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. . . . They're still racing!!
Tom
2008 GS SE5 -> 2013 STS SE5 -> 2015 F3-S SE6 . . . Still riding & smiling.
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On Friday afternoon a drag race was held on the fairgrounds. That created a restricred venue but one that appeared to enjoyed by most. It was an old school, 180 yd dash with no timers or lights. All matches were best of three, changing lanes for each pass. 4 classes were run: RT, ST, RS/GS, and F3. Not a lot of participanrs. The names of the winners will be announced tonight at the banquet. But as a sneak preview I am satisfied to report that my F3 came out on top by a nose or more, losing only 2 passes all event. One to SpyderDeb's ST Ltd and one to Spyder Pop's F3-S.
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 Originally Posted by pauly1
On Friday afternoon a drag race was held on the fairgrounds. That created a restricred venue but one that appeared to enjoyed by most. It was an old school, 180 yd dash with no timers or lights. All matches were best of three, changing lanes for each pass. 4 classes were run: RT, ST, RS/GS, and F3. Not a lot of participanrs. The names of the winners will be announced tonight at the banquet. But as a sneak preview I am satisfied to report that my F3 came out on top by a nose or more, losing only 2 passes all event. One to SpyderDeb's ST Ltd and one to Spyder Pop's F3-S.
How did you get beat by an ST LTD?...[emoji38]
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Also, curious why you all only ran 180 yards. That's not even an 1/8th mile.....
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Originally Posted by DrewNJ
Also, curious why you all only ran 180 yards. That's not even an 1/8th mile.....
They had to use the rest for shut down. Also, for pull off, if anyone went up in flames.
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They didn't rent the drag strip this year. They were going to run them on one of the service roads at the fairgrounds.
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Guess we still don't know anything. 180 yards is not a drag race, it is a launch test.
NEXT
Just sayin'...........
Three in the garage, and I think I can fit at least one more in.....and then we will have to build another garage.
The roads in NY are so bad that I am glad we bought a Ryker Rally 
Just sayin'............
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Originally Posted by otter28169
Guess we still don't know anything. 180 yards is not a drag race, it is a launch test.
NEXT
Just sayin'...........
For the hypercritical purist, indeed it was not a quarter mile drag race with a tree, meters and time slips. It was competition to get to end of a distance that the crew had to work with. Mine registered 66 mph on the GPS max speed capture in that distance. Mess up at the start line and you didn't get the win.
The RTs with both motors were quite close over that distance - kind of leveled the playing field.
As far as the ST win, it's called me screwing up at the line and not enough distance to run it down.
pauly1 - SpyderDeb's 'wrench'
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Originally Posted by otter28169
Guess we still don't know anything. 180 yards is not a drag race, it is a launch test.
NEXT
Just sayin'...........
Ps: that leaves you some room at Spyder Quest to set the record straight.
wayne
pauly1 - SpyderDeb's 'wrench'
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Harvey arrived late but was undefeated in grudge matches until he was beat by a woman.  But he had so much fun I don't think he minded.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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It didn't seem to matter to the crowd watching just how long the race was. It was a fun event to see. Well done by the organizers!
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Originally Posted by pauly1
The RTs with both motors were quite close over that distance - kind of leveled the playing field..
Was the 1330 stronger off the line, and then getting reeled-in? 
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So do they only run like model against each other? It's not open forum Guess that's fair but not what I envisioned when thinking about what bike is faster?
2014 Spyder RS SM5 
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With it's lower gearing; I suspect that the F-3 would have eaten everybody's lunches...
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Well..!!
Guess you had to be there... as long as fun was had by all and no ill effects...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Harvey aka Spyderpops got beat by a girl on a Spyder. 
YEAH HE DID. 
but i am not going to tell no one about it, so lets keep it a secret.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
Harvey arrived late but was undefeated in grudge matches until he was beat by a woman. But he had so much fun I don't think he minded.
To be clear, he did not win all of the grudge matches. My F3 took 3 of 4 runs, one of which was SpyderDeb on my F3.. All runs were veryclose. Wheel spin at the start was an issue with all of the F3s.
Wayne
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Sounds like abuse of perfectly good Spyders. Hope it doesn't affect any warranty claims you might have later on.
2008 GS SM5, Full Moon Silver
2007 Piaggio MP3 - 250cc
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Mike (blueknight911) did not get a trophy this year,  Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
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Originally Posted by oldgoat
Sounds like abuse of perfectly good Spyders. Hope it doesn't affect any warranty claims you might have later on.
A couple of hard runs through the gears won't hurt the bikes a bit.
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What happened last night at the Drag Strip????
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I've got noon on Saturday...still friday over there..
