Another 300ft sand drags gearing question

[mikeymuy]

what set-up gearin should i be runnin for 300ft sand drags? i got stock set-up right now.. its a 370long rod dune port,35mm carbs ,cpi,vf3, +4 swingarm ,21x10 9 paddle tires on 8 inch wheels. my best time has been 5.42et wit 60ft time of 1.934 i weight 180 is that about what i should be runnin? sometimes feels like towards the end of the track it slows down... help needed thanks guys

[tundish2800]

what gearing are you running now??

[dajogejr]

Start out with 15/44 and launch in second. You want to be at WOT and the end of 5th gear through the traps.

You don't need 1st or 6th on a banshee in 300 feet.

If you're hitting 6th gear...you're losing time.

9 paddles shouldn't be too much for your bike...

You very well might be running out of fuel at the end.

What is your fuel system/setup?

Stock fuel valve?

[mikeymuy]

OK iam running stock gearing and stock fuel pingel.

[mikeymuy]

Also since iam running stock gearing if i was to go to 15f 44r would my chain still work wit that set-up?

[J-Madd]

The chain would most likely not work. You'll need to add a half link. 14/41 and 15/44 is the same ratio. You probably won't notice that much difference with your set up. The bigger back sprocket puts more "leverage" on the axle, providing more torque, I think.