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Old 04-20-2015, 09:36 AM   #16
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Real racing, real takeoffs. Compare the two videos and I think you'll see a slight difference.

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Old 04-26-2015, 11:32 AM   #17
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Accept that in this example, Hildo was quicker off the line than the Hondazuki rider. More about the rider than the bike, but the longer wheelbase bike is easier to control at launch. How many of "us" out accelerate faster, more powerful vehicles at stoplights? Scooters generally rule the "intersection" in spite of short wheelbase and low HP.

I have a couple machines to choose from, but for "in town" stop light drags, my scooter is the weapon of choice... twist-n-go is easy and quick that first 100 feet. My V-Twin has a manual clutch that uses counter-weights to lock-up tighter as RPM increases, made for racing, its a mechanical advantage I seldom/never mention to opposing riders.

Hildo knows his machine, has turned every nut and bolt himself... sometimes an old guy, on an old bike he built himself, has all the advantage needed. It was a "short" drag as well, certainly less than an eighth... liter bike doesn't have enough distance to make up for the poor launch.

An old guy that enjoys scooters, Can-Ams, and a bike I built myself... occasional impromptu acceleration contests too.
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Old 04-27-2015, 10:34 AM   #18
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Sportster 883

This is just what I have read in my manuals. I have a Sportster 1200 with a Trike Kit. I have been told & have read that the 883 engine isn't that good & I'm not saying that because I have a 1200! I bought my bike long before this was told to me. Irish



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Old 06-15-2015, 12:42 PM   #19
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Real racing, real takeoffs. Compare the two videos and I think you'll see a slight difference.

I am the owner of a 2006 Sportster 1200cc w/Trike Kit & I can tell you that the 883 is a crappy eng! That's why I bought a 1200 engine! Irish
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Old 06-15-2015, 01:38 PM   #20
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Sorry! I think that I posted something like this before. Irish



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