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  1. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    I would think with the dry sump systems we have on our bikes we might have some neg. pressures already and dry sumps would also reduce the foaming of the oil because the sumps are holding less oil in the pan vs. conventional oil sump systems. This would reduce oil being churned by crank and...

  2. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    Good times and speeds.

  3. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    Good luck today, keep working.

  4. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    I'm going to have to read that several times, and still might not figure it out. Trial and error works for me but could be expensive.

  5. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    Kevin, I enjoy watching your journey and appreciate you taking us along. There are always missteps or blips , glad to see you aren't easily swayed in your determination to keep pursuing your goal.

  6. 2005 ignition switch removal

    I used a slim nose vice grips, turn a little at a time and get a fresh bite. Replaced with allen head screws I believe. Been awhile.

  7. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    Every pass is a learning experience, might keep a notebook to keep up with changes and thoughts, or a small recorder would be better and easier. This would allow you to review after things calm down, or the next day and won't have to think/remember the events and thoughts after you leave track.

  8. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    I'm in favor of front end being lower but would think lower resistance in front shocks to allowing front to raise to maximum lift before wheelieing would make for best loading of rear tire. and then allowing front to settle down lower would reduce wind resistance effect. Have a productive...

  9. Voltage, fuel, clock, temperature indicator for Rocket III 2006.

    What you're doing is above my skill level, I made a bracket from stainless and installed a mechanical oil pressure and mechanical volt. meter gauge. This mounts from top of crash bar on right side and hangs down. Have standard fuel and no water temp.. Would like/thinking about installing...

  10. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    At least the dog is comfortable.

  11. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    Keep working and improving. Better to save best engine and parts until you and bike are dialed in. You can tweak changes to driving style with more power once you and bike are dialed in, and that doesn't happen overnight for most of us.

  12. OIL LEVEL

    Yes on the RIII's there is an o-ring on one of the drain plugs shaft that seals oil from draining into sump. If this o-ring gets twisted, nicked or damaged, you can't keep oil in the tank. Don't know anything about the 2500's R3's.

  13. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    Weight, open header, plus less wind resistance makes a difference.

  14. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    Nothing like practice, the more you stage you'll find your sweet spot, whether shallow, deep or mid. Then you can determine leaving time, depending on how bike hooks up. Secret: you can't always hit a perfect light, but you always try, and sometimes it goes red.

  15. 1/8mi drag race Touring vs the GT

    Keep working, moving forward.
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