I know this is an old video and I’ve watched it dozens of times and I only have one question. Why did you adjust the mirrors in the burnout pit? 🤣😂. The GOAT ✊🏾💪🏾
It's ALL in the launch believe me. Get the first 50 feet right and you're on for a good run; screw it up as I did multiple times and you're left gnashing your teeth. Gadson is a really nice guy and he has serious skillz.
bike has too much tq and would wheelie too easy so u gear it taller to be able to put full power down earlier instead of feathering the throttle to control the power which wastes time.. plus going down 2 the rear will gain u slight wheelbase since the gear is physically smaller which helps your launch even more.
Thank you... you are absolutely correct! This bike produces so much torque that Rickey Gadson recommended we launch at just 3500 RPM; that's pretty amazing for an inline-4 that's redlined around 11500k.
I don't think there is any such thing as too much torque, you just have to be able to control it. The Lighting elec. motorcycle has way more torque than the ZX14R
true to a point but then u have other variables such as ride height,weight transfer and wheelbase and clutch setup that all plays a role in those early gears and for this application that gearing change was necessary. i have the same bike and I also did a 2 down rear and it does help with the launch.. i agree u do have to control the tq but controlling the tq in most cases causes et losses if your talking clutch management and throttle control. what we dont know is how the electronics and power delivery, and suspension set up is on that electric bike to allow it to have instant tq and be more manageable.. there are now ways within the ecu to limit power in all rpm ranges and even gear specific to help aid in racing and launching(torque management)... but for this video they kept it simple..
I do agree with your statement, but riding hugely powerful engines is all about giving the rider the best chance at controlling that power, especially in first and second gear. It's no fun if the power coming in feels like a light-switch. The key to monster power is making it linear, and giving the rider a good throttle connection. Gearing the ZX14R two teeth taller arguably helps a bit with that, especially at launch. You are again correct, the Lightning does produce way more torque than anything else, however you're not comparing like with like. I have ridden the bike, so I know. An electric motor produces ALL of its torque in the first revolution of the spindle; it would be completely impossible to control--don't forget, there's no clutch. So electric motorcycles (and cars) rely on the software controller to enable the rider to be able to ride the thing; and the secret sauce for all these manufacturers is who can create the best balance between allowing the motor to give you all its power--smoothly and controllably. I have to say, Lightning have done an admirable job and I enjoyed riding it. Would I be able to do a quicker standing quarter mile on the Lightning or ZX14R? The Kawi without a doubt--because you have a clutch you can slip at take off. I wouldn't know how to make the Lightning leave the line quickly--you can't just yank the throttle and hope for the best. Once rolling though, it's fast as heck, but that's once you're rolling.
Time to man up and do that with a stock bike. Mid 9s slammed with a sprocket is cool and all but let's see a stock ZX 14 do it! I don't think he has the skills. With all his experience and championships he can't do it.
You do understand this was done with a -2 sprocket on the rear right ? A -2 rear spruce actually tunes DOWN the bike and makes it slower . So he did a 9:31 on a detuned zx14r which is slower than the bike off the dealership floor .... That being said , this man is a monster !!!
Trust I have 2022ZX14R and you want to leave soft and easy on throttle. I'm a 260 lbs guy went 10.40's at 142 wheeling and soft on throttle in 1st and 2nd
I just bought a 2013 ZX 14 R and I am in love all over again
I know this is an old video and I’ve watched it dozens of times and I only have one question. Why did you adjust the mirrors in the burnout pit? 🤣😂. The GOAT ✊🏾💪🏾
make sure you adjust your mirrors before you make a solo pass....
Awesome video!
Good stuff
Haha, that's insanely awesome. He pulled a low 9 with a -2 sprocket!!!!
It's ALL in the launch believe me. Get the first 50 feet right and you're on for a good run; screw it up as I did multiple times and you're left gnashing your teeth. Gadson is a really nice guy and he has serious skillz.
149 in 3d gear 😀
You the man RG.... 🦾🦾
It looks lowered?
Why adjust the mirrors......?
To streamline the aerodynamics even further... :-)
way to go man
With the shiddy DA in Vegas that’s fast 👍
Clutch hand a fool bruh!!👍👍👍
Atleast he knows what he is talking about!! So is that a stock efi or what
when i first saw that comment i was like...WTF????...but now that i saw Ricky do it, thanks for the advise haha
two teeth off REAR sprocket? that doesn't make sense, I would think two teeth off front or add two to back, it's high geared already!
bike has too much tq and would wheelie too easy so u gear it taller to be able to put full power down earlier instead of feathering the throttle to control the power which wastes time.. plus going down 2 the rear will gain u slight wheelbase since the gear is physically smaller which helps your launch even more.
Thank you... you are absolutely correct! This bike produces so much torque that Rickey Gadson recommended we launch at just 3500 RPM; that's pretty amazing for an inline-4 that's redlined around 11500k.
I don't think there is any such thing as too much torque, you just have to be able to control it. The Lighting elec. motorcycle has way more torque than the ZX14R
true to a point but then u have other variables such as ride height,weight transfer and wheelbase and clutch setup that all plays a role in those early gears and for this application that gearing change was necessary. i have the same bike and I also did a 2 down rear and it does help with the launch.. i agree u do have to control the tq but controlling the tq in most cases causes et losses if your talking clutch management and throttle control. what we dont know is how the electronics and power delivery, and suspension set up is on that electric bike to allow it to have instant tq and be more manageable.. there are now ways within the ecu to limit power in all rpm ranges and even gear specific to help aid in racing and launching(torque management)... but for this video they kept it simple..
I do agree with your statement, but riding hugely powerful engines is all about giving the rider the best chance at controlling that power, especially in first and second gear. It's no fun if the power coming in feels like a light-switch. The key to monster power is making it linear, and giving the rider a good throttle connection. Gearing the ZX14R two teeth taller arguably helps a bit with that, especially at launch.
You are again correct, the Lightning does produce way more torque than anything else, however you're not comparing like with like. I have ridden the bike, so I know. An electric motor produces ALL of its torque in the first revolution of the spindle; it would be completely impossible to control--don't forget, there's no clutch. So electric motorcycles (and cars) rely on the software controller to enable the rider to be able to ride the thing; and the secret sauce for all these manufacturers is who can create the best balance between allowing the motor to give you all its power--smoothly and controllably. I have to say, Lightning have done an admirable job and I enjoyed riding it. Would I be able to do a quicker standing quarter mile on the Lightning or ZX14R? The Kawi without a doubt--because you have a clutch you can slip at take off. I wouldn't know how to make the Lightning leave the line quickly--you can't just yank the throttle and hope for the best. Once rolling though, it's fast as heck, but that's once you're rolling.
Time to man up and do that with a stock bike. Mid 9s slammed with a sprocket is cool and all but let's see a stock ZX 14 do it! I don't think he has the skills. With all his experience and championships he can't do it.
You do understand this was done with a -2 sprocket on the rear right ? A -2 rear spruce actually tunes DOWN the bike and makes it slower . So he did a 9:31 on a detuned zx14r which is slower than the bike off the dealership floor .... That being said , this man is a monster !!!
wesblueflame15 man you know you’re a straight up hater!!! Lmao I’ve never heard of you breaking records
You're an idiot!
Yeah, take your mom with scooter to fish market😂
Trust I have 2022ZX14R and you want to leave soft and easy on throttle. I'm a 260 lbs guy went 10.40's at 142 wheeling and soft on throttle in 1st and 2nd