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Not my best launch but won the race

Hey guys, had a great weekend racing in Maui. Best run of 11.79 which was 4 tenths faster than last year. Best 60ft 1.85 so still need to work on the launch. 6500 launch worked well, just didn't grab hard enough. I think I'll try dumping the clutch faster next time. Did not spin the back tire...

The February race was canceled so first race is now this Saturday. Do you guys do a burnout with the Shinko 230? Thinking about setting the shift light at 9k. Going to run some race fuel and launch at 6500. Do you guys use the clutch to shift or just off the throttle slightly and shift with no...

Hey everyone, just wanted to give you all an update. Here's what I've had done to the vmax : -Barnett coil conversion clutch kit installed -Shinko 230 tires (170 rear, 100 front) -New wheel bearings -front Forks lowered 2" -brocks strap -auto meter shift light with digital read out First race...

Thanks for the replies. Some great advice. I've already purchased the Barnett coil conversion with frictions and steels too. Are the Barnett frictions much worse than oem? I may have to try to return those and get oem ones if it's imperative Dansmax, that is an impressive time all stock. Thanks...

Aloha everyone. Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum. I'm excited to fine tune my 97 vmax to race 1/4 mile. Here is a little info on the bike. -30k miles -original clutch -UFO intake and 39 mm kehnin racing carbs -Full UFO exhaust -steering dampener I took it to the strip and ran low...

Appreciate the warm welcome everyone!

Aloha everyone, my name's Adam and I live in Kauai. Been riding 25 yrs and very bike crazy. I own 7 other bikes (Ninja 400, Duke 790, FZ07, CBR600, CBR1000 (drag), Valkyrie (supercharged), Shadow 750). Always wanted a VMAX and just purchased a very nice one. Its a 1997, custom paint, 30k...