Originally Posted by jta
It is true that his bike will put up some good trap speeds, but for a good 1/4 mile ET you have to get a good 1/8 mile time first. All the time that you can save early in your run will be magnified on the 1/4 mile ET. Another plus if you are learning, making laps, there is less wear and tear at the 1/8 mile.
not so. most of the wear and tear comes from the start anyways. the burn outs' and the launch... if you are going to snap a chain or loose a clutch or break teeth on the gears it would happen at the launch.