At the time the video was made , about three years ago, he was running right around 11seconds. He has since lowered his time into the ten second bracket. There are several vids of him besting a variety of modern high powered sports bikes.
I ve noticedthat the actual results achieved by riders on various sport bikes are considerably slower than those listed in the magazine reviews, just as things were in the old days.
Bikes that are listed in reviews as having an et of 10.5 might run an actual 11.3 or 11.5 depending on rider weight and rider skill. Same thing with 0 to 60 times when they are shown along with et. The 0to 60 times are out by an even larger percentage , it would appear. That is why I was pleased with the 4.9 number. Compared with the actual results achieved rather than the magazine numbers, it looks quite good. T he website Dragtimes.com lists times achieved by various riders and machines and also notes whether the machine is stock, turbocharged etc.
I believe Dick runs an alcohol mixture.
It must be quite a shock for the riders in the other lane to see that old chunk of iron blast off!
Glen
I ve noticedthat the actual results achieved by riders on various sport bikes are considerably slower than those listed in the magazine reviews, just as things were in the old days.
Bikes that are listed in reviews as having an et of 10.5 might run an actual 11.3 or 11.5 depending on rider weight and rider skill. Same thing with 0 to 60 times when they are shown along with et. The 0to 60 times are out by an even larger percentage , it would appear. That is why I was pleased with the 4.9 number. Compared with the actual results achieved rather than the magazine numbers, it looks quite good. T he website Dragtimes.com lists times achieved by various riders and machines and also notes whether the machine is stock, turbocharged etc.
I believe Dick runs an alcohol mixture.
It must be quite a shock for the riders in the other lane to see that old chunk of iron blast off!
Glen
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