Yamaha FJR1300 and Honda Valkyrie 1/4 Mile Runs

[machine3gdi]

Try not leaving off the throttle when you shift, waste a lot of power and time doing that

[UselessPickles]

@machine3gdi I (the FJR rider) do clutchless shifts, which requires me to let off the throttle, but gives me quicker and smother shifts under full acceleration. However, I do need to work on letting off the throttle less. My shifts happen in 0.2-0.25s (based on data logging of the throttle dipping from 100% down, then back up to 100%)

[Snappinarsehole]

What RPM do you shift at, it sounded like around 8500 or so. I ran my 04' when it was stock and got 11.1's. Since I have the Remus Grand Prix slip-ons, power commander, K&N with opened up air intake, should be a bit quicker now.

[UselessPickles]

@Snappinarsehole Right around 9000 RPM into 2nd and 3rd and a bit lower (~8700) into 4th. I'd provide a link to graphs that prove this to be optimal, but youtube won't let me. Google "yamaha fjr optimum shift points" and look for the result on the "FJR Forum".

[Snappinarsehole]

@UselessPickles Thanks man, I'll try that my next time out! My name on the FJR forum is Bullit, FYI.

[jockpc]

mine runs 10,20 129mph bring yuor rpms up a little more on the take off

[UselessPickles]

@jockpc DWhat year FJR do you have? I know the 2005 and earlier bikes had slightly lower gearing and slightly less weight (more acceleration), with the 2003 being the lightest.

[carlsonmn]

Awesome times man. '04 FJR owner here, gonna hit up a track soon also.