Story time. During my first road race weekend, my friend pointed out that my starts kind of suck. It was a skill I had never practiced before so I didn’t know how to improve. After my second race, I came back to my pit and went to UA-cam University to search for a video that could help me improve. I came across this video and during my 3rd and final race of the weekend, I had such a good launch that I cleared the field and ended in P1 before the first turn. I started dead last during all races and although I managed to eventually work my way to first place in all, the last one was by far the easiest thanks to this video!
Keywords he mentioned, you need to set your clutch to that position. He adjusts his clutch on the bike ITSELF to where his finger is in between the grip and lever. and then the rest is, what he explained perfectly. :-) :-) get your bike setup to make things as consistent as possible so when you have to do any Feathering of the clutch and throttle, it's going to be far more consistent. Man is the legend! And 200 horsepower on a stock wheelbase is crazy! The amount of feel he has is just literally second to none! :-) :-) really enjoyed this!
Im confused about what he said about controlling the clutch. You have to keep it just disengaged and fully let go just before peak torque rpm? Could you clear it for me?
Wow. One of the best videos I've seen about motorcycle drag racing technique. (Wait, I'm not sure I've ever seen any videos before on how to correctly launch your bike!) Well done Cycledrag, please keep it up
Great video ! I have a hell of a time getting my 2017 Ducati Panigale 1299S off the line, NO launch control but wheelie control on 1 or 2. Other then Akrapovic Titanium race exhaust with MAP upgrade, stock Dynaoed @ 198 rear wheel horse. Did 1 pass at the track 9.80 147.8 MPH. TERRIBLE reaction time as well. What fun!! I'm 72, weigh 175 lbs. The reaction when I take my helmet off, especially the police,, PRICELESS . Push it to the limits guys..
I learned how to do this on my RGV 250 2stroke, the amount of 600's I'd woop off the lights was unreal, it's defo a skill, riding the clutch at the biting point with super high revs, Not only is it impressive with the speed but the absolute scream from any bike with a good exhaust system is amazing, not many people I've seen do it off the lights. My last bike was a gsxr 600 K4 full yoshi system, hell of a sound doing a race start
Wow, that was a free class at Rickey Gadson University for those who didn't know, now don't try this at home boys n girls unless of course yall know whatchya doin, wow a Rickey Gadson tutorial, dam that was a gem! Thank you both!!!
Thx for this. I dont drag race but I do race gp style tracks. My first race was 04/23. I watched this video before my first ever race and it was so helpful that in 22 and 23 seasons, i made time and positions on each and every race start.
Great words of wisdom from Rickey. Between him and Jay Gleason they are the best at getting a stock wheelbase bike down the track. Wish Jay was still around to glean from and there are no video's like this of Jay telling his secrets but you can see on some of his stuff that the launch was pretty close in technique. I have a 16 Vmax and just put it on the track for the first time about 6 weeks ago. Very few and mostly minor mod's. I don't want that big almost 700 bike coming up and back on me. Therefore it's a fine line working the clutch and throttle at the same time to achieve a great 60' time which is the key to a low ET. I did manage to get a 9.98 out of it last week which for a bike that I sometimes ride for pleasure or to work every other day I believe is doing something. It does take an amount of practice plus as one said additional clutch plates.
Many years ago Rickey gadson himself taught my father how to launch proper a drag motorcycle... My dad leave from greece and stay almost 6 months in united states just to learn how to properly drive a motorcycle down the track All that knowlege came from the legend Rickey gadson.... Wonderful person, great driver, good teacher...
Hey thanks for this. I have my first bike race this weekend and I was curious what an experienced rider would think about launching correctly. It's nice that it's so simple, and confirmed what I thought - get it rolling and then hammer it. Aiming for 10s and I'll do it for you guys. Thanks for the inspiration 👍🏻
Wow am impressed i been doing what he just said about the clutch and throttle its all about feeling and what the bike is doing now you can adjust the free play if you have aftermarket lever
Thank you for this. Just a CB500X rider here looking how to pull off from a red light. I guess technique is more relevant for us on lower HP bikes. Legal where I'm from but I've had a few cars tailgate me from the indignation of a rider filtering in front of them so want to clear the lights as promptly as possible.
I have been launching like that since I was riding dirt bikes in early 80s that guy is drag perfect. That is amazing times on stock wheel base. My best 9.54 on stock wheelbase 186HP gen 2 V max 600lb monster. My hero Ricky 👍🏻
I have never drag raced my bike before but will be soon. Of course I'm going to take it easy until I figure it all out but I must say... That was HUGE INSIGHT was to how to work the clutch off the line. THANK YOU!! I have a better picture in my head of how to get it done!
If you wanna watch the wrong way to release the clutch at the drags watch my first every attempt n crash on my KTM790 Duke on my channel. I got back on and am getting better. lol
I want to attend his school because I'm a hand clutch weakling ....... I can do it but needing improvement. Hopefully there will be an opportunity later this year at a track somewhere.
He hasn’t said anything magical. But the fact he says it in detail and in different type of scenarios tells you that he has been thru a lot with drag racing bikes. He is filled knowledge and his students are very lucky. I would like to learn from him
I’ve been riding over 50 years counting dirt bikes. Started drag racing my HD street bike and I’m having a very hard time leaving & sliding the clutch. Did some massive wheelies and lost those races because of it. Plus I have huge black & blue inner thighs 🤣 thanks for the video Jack hopefully this helps me
Just found you’re channel, Moore mafia is in my backyard so I do pull for Chris, however, I found your info interesting honest and useful. New sub here, be pulling for you almost every race. Stay safe Mr. G
Dragged cars plenty of times, but I'm taking my GSXR to the strip tonight for the first time. Probably gonna run slow being my first time, but this will (hopefully) help!
Me two, If you wanna watch the wrong way to release the clutch at the drags watch my first every attempt n crash on my KTM790 Duke on my channel. I got back on and am getting better. lol
Geez that was completely opposite from what I was doing, can’t wait for this damn snow to go so I can try this out , this was a really good video, most riders will not give out there launch methods , very valuable info!!!
If you wanna watch the wrong way to release the clutch at the drags watch my first every attempt n crash on my KTM790 Duke on my channel. I got back on and am getting better. lol
If you wanna watch the wrong way to release the clutch at the drags watch my first every attempt n crash on my KTM790 Duke on my channel. I got back on and am getting better. lol
My bike is stock wheel base and so strong on the low end I use TC 1 and it packs the front wheel through the 60’ then I’m gone! If I turn it off I have to clutch it more to keep the front wheel down takes longer to get it engaged and get to WOT!
If you wanna watch the wrong way to release the clutch at the drags watch my first every attempt n crash on my KTM790 Duke on my channel. I got back on and am getting better. lol
Maybe off topic for this video but looking at Ricky videos and looking at Chris videos, I feel that Rickey is more of a conservative rider than Chris. Chris is more reckless on the throttle, but it is a controlled recklessness. Therefore I feel that when these two lock up, it’s gonna be Chris for the win. Nothing against Rick, the man is a beast. It’s just Chris is a beast off the line
Great lesson. The key is practice the 60ft launches and keep a set of spare clutches.
Lmao i just watched that vid
Story time. During my first road race weekend, my friend pointed out that my starts kind of suck. It was a skill I had never practiced before so I didn’t know how to improve. After my second race, I came back to my pit and went to UA-cam University to search for a video that could help me improve. I came across this video and during my 3rd and final race of the weekend, I had such a good launch that I cleared the field and ended in P1 before the first turn. I started dead last during all races and although I managed to eventually work my way to first place in all, the last one was by far the easiest thanks to this video!
You can tell he knows what he's talking about 💯
Dang...a private lesson from Mister Rickey Gadson himself!
I'm gonna go find me a race!
Thanks Jack!
I got your back!
Keywords he mentioned, you need to set your clutch to that position. He adjusts his clutch on the bike ITSELF to where his finger is in between the grip and lever. and then the rest is, what he explained perfectly. :-) :-) get your bike setup to make things as consistent as possible so when you have to do any Feathering of the clutch and throttle, it's going to be far more consistent. Man is the legend! And 200 horsepower on a stock wheelbase is crazy! The amount of feel he has is just literally second to none! :-) :-) really enjoyed this!
Im confused about what he said about controlling the clutch. You have to keep it just disengaged and fully let go just before peak torque rpm? Could you clear it for me?
Wow. One of the best videos I've seen about motorcycle drag racing technique. (Wait, I'm not sure I've ever seen any videos before on how to correctly launch your bike!)
Well done Cycledrag, please keep it up
Great video ! I have a hell of a time getting my 2017 Ducati Panigale 1299S off the line, NO launch control but wheelie control on 1 or 2. Other then Akrapovic Titanium race exhaust with MAP upgrade, stock Dynaoed @ 198 rear wheel horse. Did 1 pass at the track 9.80 147.8 MPH. TERRIBLE reaction time as well. What fun!! I'm 72, weigh 175 lbs. The reaction when I take my helmet off, especially the police,, PRICELESS . Push it to the limits guys..
It is good to listen to someone talk who knows the subject and speaks on it clearly!
I love how he's the master of common Sense
Ricky Gadson is a legend, have been watching him race for a few years now...what a great piece of advice
All this makes sense. I raced motocross for 20 years before I got on a stock wheelbase zx14 and dragraced it, definitely helped.
Rickey is the man ! And a shout out to pee wee Gleason! Talented men ! Be safe and God bless America !!!
I've watched Ricky ride since he was a young man at Atco and the streets of Philamexico, smooth and consistent.
I come back to watch video over and over again!!! Awesome video brother !!
Ricky is the man....
what a guy. best explanation in a 2 minute segment ever.
That’s a BAD BAD MAN! Thank you for the lesson!
I learned how to do this on my RGV 250 2stroke, the amount of 600's I'd woop off the lights was unreal, it's defo a skill, riding the clutch at the biting point with super high revs,
Not only is it impressive with the speed but the absolute scream from any bike with a good exhaust system is amazing, not many people I've seen do it off the lights.
My last bike was a gsxr 600 K4 full yoshi system, hell of a sound doing a race start
I twist low 1.5's in the 60' swb on my '02 GSXR 1000. Just like he said "it's a feel thing, all depends on the front wheel"
And changes with track conditions
Rick is one of the best. You have to practice this to get better at it
Priceless lesson there!!!
great interviewer. he asks for exactly what people would like to see. thank you..!
The guy explained it easy.. Gotcha dude!!!! Thanks yooow
Wow, that was a free class at Rickey Gadson University for those who didn't know, now don't try this at home boys n girls unless of course yall know whatchya doin, wow a Rickey Gadson tutorial, dam that was a gem! Thank you both!!!
Thx for this. I dont drag race but I do race gp style tracks. My first race was 04/23. I watched this video before my first ever race and it was so helpful that in 22 and 23 seasons, i made time and positions on each and every race start.
I have a drag race this sunday. Its on a 160cc bike😂 but i am watching this video. It really helps. Wish me luck. Going to practice now ! Bye !
Great words of wisdom from Rickey. Between him and Jay Gleason they are the best at getting a stock wheelbase bike down the track. Wish Jay was still around to glean from and there are no video's like this of Jay telling his secrets but you can see on some of his stuff that the launch was pretty close in technique. I have a 16 Vmax and just put it on the track for the first time about 6 weeks ago. Very few and mostly minor mod's. I don't want that big almost 700 bike coming up and back on me. Therefore it's a fine line working the clutch and throttle at the same time to achieve a great 60' time which is the key to a low ET. I did manage to get a 9.98 out of it last week which for a bike that I sometimes ride for pleasure or to work every other day I believe is doing something. It does take an amount of practice plus as one said additional clutch plates.
Just got taught a lot by him today. Great guy that made it easy in the end.....he rode my africa twin and it was the best riding I've seen in person.
Super excited to get into drag racing 2024
Valuable lesson...load the motor...I learnt something new
Running my R6 at the track again for the second time this weekend. Gonna try this out
Many years ago Rickey gadson himself taught my father how to launch proper a drag motorcycle... My dad leave from greece and stay almost 6 months in united states just to learn how to properly drive a motorcycle down the track
All that knowlege came from the legend Rickey gadson....
Wonderful person, great driver, good teacher...
Hey thanks for this. I have my first bike race this weekend and I was curious what an experienced rider would think about launching correctly. It's nice that it's so simple, and confirmed what I thought - get it rolling and then hammer it. Aiming for 10s and I'll do it for you guys. Thanks for the inspiration 👍🏻
did you get the 10s
@@pulchritude 10.98 👍🏼
Wow am impressed i been doing what he just said about the clutch and throttle its all about feeling and what the bike is doing now you can adjust the free play if you have aftermarket lever
Thanks for the Tip.
Hole Shot Rickey
Tire Grabbing Gadson
Thank you a thousand times! 💨💨💨
Thank you for this. Just a CB500X rider here looking how to pull off from a red light. I guess technique is more relevant for us on lower HP bikes. Legal where I'm from but I've had a few cars tailgate me from the indignation of a rider filtering in front of them so want to clear the lights as promptly as possible.
I saved it to my playlist for the day I buy a sport bike
I have been launching like that since I was riding dirt bikes in early 80s that guy is drag perfect. That is amazing times on stock wheel base. My best 9.54 on stock wheelbase 186HP gen 2 V max 600lb monster. My hero Ricky 👍🏻
Awesome video. Will definitely help my red light launches. lol. And hopefully sometime it’ll help at the strip when I finally start going
True man, those are a lot of opportunities to practice..!
I have never drag raced my bike before but will be soon. Of course I'm going to take it easy until I figure it all out but I must say... That was HUGE INSIGHT was to how to work the clutch off the line. THANK YOU!! I have a better picture in my head of how to get it done!
If you wanna watch the wrong way to release the clutch at the drags watch my first every attempt n crash on my KTM790 Duke on my channel. I got back on and am getting better. lol
10/10 Lesson launched my bike into my neighbours attic.
Excellent demonstration.
Big respect
I want to attend his school because I'm a hand clutch weakling ....... I can do it but needing improvement.
Hopefully there will be an opportunity later this year at a track somewhere.
Learning from the king!!!! Wonder if Chris Moore is taking notes?
I'm not a Chris Moore fan but that dude has serious bank$$$!
He hasn’t said anything magical. But the fact he says it in detail and in different type of scenarios tells you that he has been thru a lot with drag racing bikes. He is filled knowledge and his students are very lucky. I would like to learn from him
from W.Gadson from Shreveport keep up the good works
This video helps me a lot. Gotta try this one later. ❤
Thank you
He’s just bad ass!
This was so use full for me to learn thank you..
I’ve been riding over 50 years counting dirt bikes. Started drag racing my HD street bike and I’m having a very hard time leaving & sliding the clutch. Did some massive wheelies and lost those races because of it. Plus I have huge black & blue inner thighs 🤣 thanks for the video Jack hopefully this helps me
Just found you’re channel, Moore mafia is in my backyard so I do pull for Chris, however, I found your info interesting honest and useful. New sub here, be pulling for you almost every race. Stay safe Mr. G
Dragged cars plenty of times, but I'm taking my GSXR to the strip tonight for the first time. Probably gonna run slow being my first time, but this will (hopefully) help!
Me two, If you wanna watch the wrong way to release the clutch at the drags watch my first every attempt n crash on my KTM790 Duke on my channel. I got back on and am getting better. lol
I'd better start practicing!
Always great info from Cycle Drag Jack and of course “THE” Legend RG62!
Free Game..... From the master.... Pay Attention!
He’s the boss!
Rickey Gadson please do a video launching a V ROD Muscle! I think that would let us all know what they are capable of!
Nice one, very educational, please load more of these kind of vids :)
Btw--The driver is a true teacher.
That was a great lesson. Makes me wanna get back to the track!
Geez that was completely opposite from what I was doing, can’t wait for this damn snow to go so I can try this out , this was a really good video, most riders will not give out there launch methods , very valuable info!!!
If you wanna watch the wrong way to release the clutch at the drags watch my first every attempt n crash on my KTM790 Duke on my channel. I got back on and am getting better. lol
I sure as hell learned something!
The G.O.A.T.
You the man,learned a lot from the tips.Wish I could do some classes but I'm too far away.
Thanks again, Bro!
I’ve been trying for 4 years to leave with the lever. I’m so bad at it. I’m definitely trying this next season thanks so much
If you wanna watch the wrong way to release the clutch at the drags watch my first every attempt n crash on my KTM790 Duke on my channel. I got back on and am getting better. lol
This was great.......thanks guys
AWESOME!!!!!!!! Great vid and super pro advice!!!!
Thank you!
Good info.
Such good info
Such a great channel, thanks so much for sharing!
Add compression to rear shock? Nice launches
Great video
the great gadsby
Salute.
Wow , sounds like great info
My bike is stock wheel base and so strong on the low end I use TC 1 and it packs the front wheel through the 60’ then I’m gone! If I turn it off I have to clutch it more to keep the front wheel down takes longer to get it engaged and get to WOT!
Very interesting your a bad influence got me thinking about getting a bike to start racing keep em coming watching from Australia 🇦🇺
If you wanna watch the wrong way to release the clutch at the drags watch my first every attempt n crash on my KTM790 Duke on my channel. I got back on and am getting better. lol
Maybe off topic for this video but looking at Ricky videos and looking at Chris videos, I feel that Rickey is more of a conservative rider than Chris. Chris is more reckless on the throttle, but it is a controlled recklessness. Therefore I feel that when these two lock up, it’s gonna be Chris for the win. Nothing against Rick, the man is a beast. It’s just Chris is a beast off the line
Very informative,thank you.
Thank
Clutch mods really makes a big difference
Speed secrets from a pro 😎👏🏿
Good stuff.
Good stuff!
I will try that! New subscriber here
This is so good ;)
The godfather of modern drag racing
That's the same way I do it. And people say I doing it backwards guess not after all
I seen Guy Martin using the rear brake to keep the front end down just tapping it when racing a F1 car.
Not to mention those zx 10's are light as feather with that motor.
Sweet, but when is the Chris Moore race gonna happen
Very cool !!!!
#performancebaggin
Makes sence
Good
I've been riding 50cc Mofas for ages, and if you're as skilled as me, you can just dump the clutch and go full throttle instantly
I am an expert at launching my bike, unfortunately I am not still on it at the time :o)