rain rain go away

erika · 07-07-2003, 01:02 PM

Never thought I would say it, but I am, I really dont want my last mare foaling outside in the pouring rain.
The weekend was a total loss we were supposed to go watch a buddy race his nitro harley on the weekend, weather would only let them run their qualifying runs on saturday, sunday it just wouldnt stop raining long enough for them to dry the track and prepare it.
this is the bike i was going to go watch, Welch racing team

Evil Chris · 07-08-2003, 09:09 AM

That looks insane Erika... you would never catch me on one of those things!

erika · 07-08-2003, 01:06 PM

My daughter calls those things the ultimate crotch rockets and she couldnt more right. This particular bike beat the record in seattle last year. Its gonna be an interesting year to see if he can pull it off again.

Yo Adrian · 07-08-2003, 02:46 PM

Dayum I'm starting to panic just looking at that bike....what's the top speed on something like that?

sweet · 07-08-2003, 05:18 PM

that bike looks sweet!! bet its fast as shit

erika · 07-08-2003, 05:53 PM

This is the stats for the bike in 2001, Ill have to get the updated stats for this year but this will give you an idea how fast this rocket flies

TOP FUEL STATISTICS FOR 2001 SEASON RACE TEAM
Fuel: injected Nitro Methane
Engine Displacement: 179 Cubic Inch
Drive Train: High Gear only (no transmission)
Tire Size: Rear 14x31x15
Wheelbase: 95 inches
Ground Clearance: 3 inches
Horsepower: 800
Weight: 800 Lbs. (race ready with rider)
Potential Average E.T and M.P.H.: 6.85 at 205mph
Acceleration: 0-165mph in 4.59 seconds (which was achieved in 2001)

Johny Traffic · 07-09-2003, 05:40 AM

Move to England then youll know what rain is

Mefo · 07-09-2003, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by erika
Acceleration: 0-165mph in 4.59 seconds (which was achieved in 2001)

Nice

erika · 07-09-2003, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Johny Traffic
Move to England then youll know what rain is

No thanks I live in British columbia and in Nova Scotia, Im kinda liking our prairie thunder and lightning storms, with the risk of tornado thrown in there as well.

07-09-2003, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by erika

Horsepower: 800
Weight: 800 Lbs. (race ready with rider)
Potential Average E.T and M.P.H.: 6.85 at 205mph
Acceleration: 0-165mph in 4.59 seconds (which was achieved in 2001)

Assuming a constant acceleration, which it is not, that's 0.74 g's.

I.e. the driver has to pull horizontally on his handlebar with a factor of 0.74 times his complete weight. Considering that the torque curve varies, there must be a peak G that is much higher.

Of course, the seat helps too. But it muste be a good kick in the butt.

Practice lots of chin-ups before attempting a drive...