So I needed to do some tuning on my Corsa motor this weekend, and what better place than the dragstrip!
I happened to make it on their Harley shootout day, which made for some nice entertainment, for you see Harley guys get a little ansy when they hear a SCOOTER sound louder than their sportster
I ended up running 3 runs with considerable trap speed performance, but laggy launches made for slower than capable ET's.
And to top it off I was challenged buy one of the owners who wanted to grudgematch me in his smartcar! I said I accept without hesitation
I had tons of fun and hope you guys enjoy
Check out the Elite vs. Smartcar race vid HERE
To top it off here's my "racebike" being hauled by the "race hatch"
ScootSpecs @ dragstrip vs Harleys Sportsbikes and Smartcar!
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ScootSpecs @ dragstrip vs Harleys Sportsbikes and Smartcar!
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Re: ScootSpecs @ dragstrip vs Harleys Sportsbikes and Smartcar!
Thats awesome you beat the smart car.What was you time and trap? Also are you reving the engine at the line and engaging the clutch?
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Re: ScootSpecs @ dragstrip vs Harleys Sportsbikes and Smartcar!
thanks baka, and timeslips are up
weak clutch springs basically grab before powerband hits so she doesnt launch until 10-15mph, awesome performance from a roll
weak clutch springs basically grab before powerband hits so she doesnt launch until 10-15mph, awesome performance from a roll
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Re: ScootSpecs @ dragstrip vs Harleys Sportsbikes and Smartcar!
Nice
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Re: ScootSpecs @ dragstrip vs Harleys Sportsbikes and Smartcar!
that's cool, thanks for sharing! Wish my Spree would get close to 70 mph, LOL
Re: ScootSpecs @ dragstrip vs Harleys Sportsbikes and Smartcar!
burnt_toast wrote:thanks baka, and timeslips are up
weak clutch springs basically grab before powerband hits so she doesnt launch until 10-15mph, awesome performance from a roll
you should replace those springs. i hear they are available from http://www.scootspecs.wordpress.com
i wanna see some times outta the "tempest" frame
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1987 Spree, 42mph on 49cc (gps)
Broken...
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With af16e powah!!!!
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Chinabike 3000! GY6 clone daily driver/ beater machine bought for $75!
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Re: ScootSpecs @ dragstrip vs Harleys Sportsbikes and Smartcar!
Good one! Got to show this to the lady at work with the Smart car.
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Re: ScootSpecs @ dragstrip vs Harleys Sportsbikes and Smartcar!
hah good point lolSpreetard wrote:burnt_toast wrote:thanks baka, and timeslips are up
weak clutch springs basically grab before powerband hits so she doesnt launch until 10-15mph, awesome performance from a roll
you should replace those springs. i hear they are available from http://www.scootspecs.wordpress.com
i wanna see some times outta the "tempest" frame
turns out not the springs, but was a carb issue! did some tuning recently and re-adjusted a/f and jetting and... that was my reaction. cherry is pullin like a freight train
pretty sure I've shaved another second off 1/4mi time
and in the Tempest frame.. I shudder to think LOL
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