Took one of these to Germany in 1984. Autobahn driving was great. Sold it off when I returned to the USA in '88. Roads here are a mess and most Mericans can't drive worth a squat.
I have a 85 cb650sc I love the bike a nice cruiser it gets up to highway speeds pretty quick it’s ahead of its time that’s for sure I have the red one and for 36 years old it’s super nice
I know launching is where seconds are cut... I'll bet if you practiced your launch techniques, I'll bet you could get a hi-12 pass! Alot of stress on the drivetrain though... I certainly wouldn't want to try a hi-rev launch, and shred something costly, and time-consuming to repair.... Like the video though, makes me want to jump on my 83 650 whenever I watch this! Aloha from Oahu, Hawaii... By the way, I'm always impressed by how the 650SC can tool comfortably along in 6th gear at 40mph, but you can wind the hell out of the gears when need be, as evidenced by you just barely got into 5th gear before crossing the line... loved it!
The key to a good launch on something with a manual is letting the clutch slip. You need to engage the rear brake in order to do that. Most people put Hydra hand brakes on their manual cars to do this. It forces the clutch to slip and prevents wheel spin/drive train shock.
All mistakes during a run add up, and the launch is the hardest part to do right. The line between wheelspin, wheelie, or bogging the engine is tough to walk consistently, but leaving the line abruptly is the goal. Best times require a good swift kick in the pants leaving the line. It's murder on the driveline, can be scary on some bikes to do, but it looks like that's where your 12 second run is hiding from you.
only 3/4 throttle through first gear, and a soft launch. Your bike will break into the 12's. I get that your bike is probably your daily driver and you didn't want to beat on it too bad
Allan Drake didn't really wanna beat on it too hard cause I had to ride it 7hrs to get to the strip, but I've got a truck now so I won't be as nervous about pushing it harder.
Fast bike for what it is. Faster than most stock cars that’s for sure. Good video 👊
I wish I still had my 84! I've owned a lot of bikes , that one was one of the best!! Nice Vid!! Thanks.
Would you like one?
Took one of these to Germany in 1984. Autobahn driving was great. Sold it off when I returned to the USA in '88. Roads here are a mess and most Mericans can't drive worth a squat.
I have a 85 cb650sc I love the bike a nice cruiser it gets up to highway speeds pretty quick it’s ahead of its time that’s for sure I have the red one and for 36 years old it’s super nice
I have an 85 Nighthawk. All I know is mine is plenty fast enough for me and is just fun to ride.
I have a 1982 CB650SC Nighthawk and 1982 CB750SC nighthawk..im looking for 1982 CB450SC Nighthawk!
Great video. What kind of mirrors and bar do you have on the bike?
Just cheap ebay bar end mirrors and the bars are bike master superbike handlebars
I know launching is where seconds are cut... I'll bet if you practiced your launch techniques, I'll bet you could get a hi-12 pass! Alot of stress on the drivetrain though... I certainly wouldn't want to try a hi-rev launch, and shred something costly, and time-consuming to repair.... Like the video though, makes me want to jump on my 83 650 whenever I watch this! Aloha from Oahu, Hawaii... By the way, I'm always impressed by how the 650SC can tool comfortably along in 6th gear at 40mph, but you can wind the hell out of the gears when need be, as evidenced by you just barely got into 5th gear before crossing the line... loved it!
The key to a good launch on something with a manual is letting the clutch slip.
You need to engage the rear brake in order to do that. Most people put Hydra hand brakes on their manual cars to do this. It forces the clutch to slip and prevents wheel spin/drive train shock.
All mistakes during a run add up, and the launch is the hardest part to do right. The line between wheelspin, wheelie, or bogging the engine is tough to walk consistently, but leaving the line abruptly is the goal. Best times require a good swift kick in the pants leaving the line. It's murder on the driveline, can be scary on some bikes to do, but it looks like that's where your 12 second run is hiding from you.
What exhaust do you have in there
Steve Toth it's got a kerker 4 into 1 on it
Mechanical music
only 3/4 throttle through first gear, and a soft launch. Your bike will break into the 12's. I get that your bike is probably your daily driver and you didn't want to beat on it too bad
Allan Drake didn't really wanna beat on it too hard cause I had to ride it 7hrs to get to the strip, but I've got a truck now so I won't be as nervous about pushing it harder.
Honda CBX E 1984 Model used parts for sale
So... Good buggy engine candidate then if oil slosh is managed... And cooling.
I put a 1980 Honda cb650 motor in a 1987 Suzuki quadrunner thing is AWESOME