Wheel Hop Problems

[cdrabb]

I have switched to a new motor and tire combination on my Turbo/NOS Funnybike and it has developed some serious wheel hop off the line and out to about 100ft. My previous tire was a MT10.5-28/15C and now i am running a MT11.5-28/15C. with 5.5lbs pressure. The Bike and rider weighs 730lbs.Does anyone have experience or suggestions to deal with this. Clutch setup Air pressure Should I be using the standard MT instead of the C Tire


Thanks

[Kawi1500Vortex2]

zero experience but i know that more traction needs more power or less clutch


obvious stuff is all right - wheelie bar ht, tire pressure gauge is accurate


did you try lowering tire pressure or giving it more nitrous to get it up on tire


just my thoughts, like i said, no experience withany bikelike that

[funny1]

Got a 3 speed---------Goodyear 12x29 0r Goodyear 11x29

[Kawi1500Vortex2]

oh yea, that is right, them high hp bikes dont work with a mickey huh...


but i thought the problem was that the mickey spun further down track

[cdrabb]

Yes it is a 3 speed. Mickey Thompson Tire. The 10.5 mickey worked good but I am having a problem with the 11.5. It is a different motor also and a more aggressive set up. I thought with more horsepower the tire shake wouldn't be a issue. I am wondering if the C tire which is rated for light weight compacts isn't the problem


Any Suggestions


Thanks

[funny1]

"quote"---Any Suggestions-


I already did---you did not like mine---


I am sorry--I had you mistaken for someone looking for usefull information.


look at the bikes like you desribe that have gone fast------Goodyear 29 tall on backEdited by: funny1

[cdrabb]

"quote"---Any Suggestions-


I already did---you did not like mine---


I am sorry--I had you mistaken for someone looking for usefull information.


look at the bikes like you desribe that have gone fast------Goodyear 29 tall on back





Don't get me wrong, I am happy with all the information I can get. I would prefer to not have to change the Tire to a Goodyear. If that is my only option then I will. Can you explain why a Mickey doesn't work or why it is a problem. If I had more bikes in my area that are going fast I would look at them and see what theywere running, last year I was one of the fastest and that was with a MT 10.5. And I do appreciatethe info you gave me.


Thanks

[Kawi1500Vortex2]

Can you explain why a Mickey doesn't work or why it is a problem.





different rubber anddifferent sidewall

[funny1]

Cool-----no I cannot explain why a MT does not work well on a FB--just know that many different tire manufactures and sizes have been tried and the GY 29 tall works best so faron a 3 speed turbo FB with the current clutch technology--to me I would think/guess its the Sidewall size and design of the GY thatallows it to be more FB friendly.


Nothing against MT----lots of happy customers---but not in the FB pits.

[cdrabb]

Funny1


I appreciate the info. I will try the 11x29 goodyear next weekend.


Thanks for your help.

[cdrabb]

Funny 1


It worked great.


Thanks for the help


Clint

[funny1]

cool-----I am glad for you.

[JeffMarsh]

Did you go w/the 11" or 12"

[cdrabb]

I used the 11x29 Goodyear