Topic: New Dragbike Builds

[cbr954]

My only close local track closed 2 years ago and dont have money or time to travel for racing so the dragbike sits unfinished since I dont have the place to race.  Its hard to travel to the places a lot of you guys go because its a significant distance for me to travel from where I live to meet up with you guys.  Running 2 business and paying the bills doesnt leave much free time.  But I continue to collect parts to finish off the bike in hopes the track may open up again before I get to old and crippled to ride.

[dragracer]

My only close local track closed 2 years ago and dont have money or time to travel for racing so the dragbike sits unfinished since I dont have the place to race.  Its hard to travel to the places a lot of you guys go because its a significant distance for me to travel from where I live to meet up with you guys.  Running 2 business and paying the bills doesnt leave much free time.  But I continue to collect parts to finish off the bike in hopes the track may open up again before I get to old and crippled to ride.

I've noticed several members post concerns about the lack of dragstrips in close proximity to their homes. I'm fortunate to have several within a 2 hour drive that host bike events. Other than that, i have to drive at least 6 hours plus to major races. I just make a firm commitment that its a part of the game to build in traveling to enjoy the sport.  At this point in my life, I'm able to afford the expenses and for that I'm grateful.

I hope something changes for any of you that don't have tracks closeby. Time waits for no one so we've got to enjoy our passion while we capable.

[Don R]

 I've nominated Peter's bike (sohc boy) for bike of the month. I sent a PM that I hope he sees so he can accept.

[Don R]

  Does anyone run rear set pedals on a drag bike? I have a wonky set but wasn't sure if they are worth the effort on a street/strip bike. Totally unserious racer.

[dragracer]

  Does anyone run rear set pedals on a drag bike? I have a wonky set but wasn't sure if they are worth the effort on a street/strip bike. Totally unserious racer.

Both Bill and I have our pegs moved back, and down. We launch the bikes with our feet planted on the pegs for stability.

[Don R]

 Thank you for the info,
  I just got a set of used Tarozzi rearsets off of ebay, they are for a 750 F0 or F1 disc brake.
  I have complete F1 and F3 rear brakes and either a 17" Hondamatic rim on an F wire wheel hub or a 16" disc brake rear Henry Abe. They rarely come up for sale so I grabbed them even though I'd prefer the drum brake set.

[dragracer]

Note the rear pegs. I set  these to launch and stretch out to get lower on the bike. The front , stock position pegs are only there to get to the brake and shifter if needed. Otherwise I use the airshifter when racing.

[Don R]

  Thanks for the pics, they are worth a thousand words.
 My old CB750 guru had pegs on the swingarm forward of the axle, he had 400F handlebars and a fibermold gas tank and the seat that I have on the Rat Race.  He launched and then stretched out and shifted with his left hand. I have that bike and hope to ride it one day.
 The engine was an issue, I thought I had bought two 72mm stroker pistons for it, but they were both for even cylinders and I need an odd one. The cylinder was scored and it had two dropped sleeves.

 The Webers were gone, the tank was gone, I replaced both of those, A guy gave me the header a few years ago. It was in Tom's bike shop, and it was nit picked apart, also missing the rear pegs, small hardware, headlight and other things he could sell.