ground clearance issue? PIC

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ground clearance issue? PIC

26 Oct 2006 11:14
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I think I have a slight issue with clearance. :laugh: Now I need a sidewinder so I can be legal at the strip.
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26 Oct 2006 11:19
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watch out for speed bumps!!!:laugh: better get that sidewinder asap!
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26 Oct 2006 12:52
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I have the Exact same prob!! I still rode like that though. You get to learn the Streets very very very well. :pinch: ouch:S ouch:pinch: doh:silly: :woohoo: :silly: :woohoo: :silly:

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26 Oct 2006 15:49
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Amen!
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26 Oct 2006 19:22
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Amen!
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no problem,except for big bumps!:whistle: :P

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26 Oct 2006 20:01
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A guy showed up at Sparta drag strip one Sunday. During burnout managed to rip oil filter out of underneath of bike. Obvious ground clearance issue even with a sidewinder. Probably put full air pressure to back tire going thru tech and then let down for race. A lot of pissed of people at him for foolishly oiling down track for a dumbass reason.

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26 Oct 2006 20:07
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What did you change to cause the clearance issue?
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Re: ground clearance issue? PIC

26 Oct 2006 22:02
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RomSpaceKnight wrote:
A guy showed up at Sparta drag strip one Sunday. During burnout managed to rip oil filter out of underneath of bike. Obvious ground clearance issue even with a sidewinder. Probably put full air pressure to back tire going thru tech and then let down for race. A lot of pissed of people at him for foolishly oiling down track for a dumbass reason.
I bet he forgot about the dip in the pad for the puddle, one tire goes in, and the bike bottoms out....
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Re: ground clearance issue? PIC

27 Oct 2006 00:45
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I used lowering tubes in the front and put on my new wheel that is a lot smaller diameter. i also have lowered the rear two inches but will go another 2 or three by the time I'm done. The rules are you need 2 inches of clearence to be legal at the track.
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