Does weight affect 60 foot time?

[cbibb]

Ran a personal best (only been racing less than a month) 6.0 at 118 with a 1.5 60 foot. I was trying my ass off for a sub 6 sec run but it wasnt happening. I know I am being impatient and definitely need more seat time, but I see some guys in here cutting 1.3 60 foot times. With me being 230 (without gear) does that have any affect on 60 foot times or do I just need more practice? Thanks guys

 

[bubba@slr]

what is your wheelbase and what is the gearing.

 

[bubba@slr]

a 1.48 60 should put you in the 5s
weight does make a difference in 60. if your bike is set up for your weight it will help and get as much seat time in as you can

 

[cbibb]

Gearing is 16/44. What is the correct way to measure wheel base? Axle to axle?

 

[bubba@slr]

Gearing is 16/44. What is the correct way to measure wheel base? Axle to axle?

yes and measure with it strapped down

 

[bubba@slr]

16/44 should be plenty thats what im running on mine right now i put on a 42 when i spray it

 

[bubba@slr]

i am 280+ suited and around 70 inches long

 

[bubba@slr]

these are some motor passes. 1430 true hand clutch bike weighs 470lbs

 

[bubba@slr]

more slips different fuel and air

 

[cbibb]

Damn thats getting it! Looks like I am right at 68"

 

[bubba@slr]

from what im seeing you have (2006 Black/1397/brocks/air shifter/nitrous/ etc race bike @ 68"). with this you will get there. just keep chipping away at that e/t and mph. it takes time blood sweat and tears...oh yeah and clutches lol...

 

[cbibb]

Yes that's my set up. Not spraying yet, have to get used to the bike before I start messin with that lol. Thanks for the feedback bro. I appreciate it!