Pro Stock Bike or Nitro Harley?

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Yeah, just like that! That is sooo cool!

That bike is a blast to watch and Michael (the owner) is just a cool dude to talk to.

 

[Rajunz]

Pro Stock Bikes for sure, they race hard. The TF Harleys are like the old Import cars, they rarely had 2 cars run side by side on any given run. They just seem like an exhibition.

 

[Nunz]

Again, I get the appeal of close, side by side racing. But, everyone loves Pro Mod, and very often runs are aborted, or pedaled, or crashed. That's the unpredictability that is appealing. What if we brought in AA/FA eliminator, would that be unpopular because they don't always produce side by side runs to the stripe? The higher power, most volatile machines are also the most unpredictable. Just throwing out some food for thought.

 

[Nunz]

Wow, 16 TF Harleys in Bristol vying for 8 spots. That's a lot of support, seems like the class is getting stronger. I didn't think there were that many wingnuts out there!

 

[sammi]

Nitro twins.
Calling those things Harley's is like calling Steve Torrance a pro basketball player. Just because he has two legs and played a little ball in middle school, doesn't make him one. Now, if you have a class with 883 Sportsters on nitro, then the name Nitro Harley works. We could sit in the stands and bet, in inches, how far it goes before blowing the heads off.

 

[Nick Name]

Not only are there no Harley parts involved, I don't believe any of them run a 45 degree motor.

 

[ironpony]

Not only are there no Harley parts involved, I don't believe any of them run a 45 degree motor.

You talking about Pro Stock...........................

 

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You talking about Pro Stock...........................

At least the Suzuki's are based on actual GS engines.

 

[ironpony]

At least the Suzuki's are based on actual GS engines.

yes but Harley brings the check........

 

[Nick Name]

I was referring to the fuelers

 

[Luke Nieuwhof]

The bikes both nitro and pro stock are complete bores!

What is it that makes them boring for you? I'm genuinely interested as boring is one word rarely associated with nitro Harleys.
I think they are one of the most exciting types of race vehicle on the planet.

 

[ironpony]

I was referring to the fuelers

"Top Fuel Harley" is the class I believe, not Top Fuel Bike.

 

[julianshog]

I'm obviously biased on this subject but I would like to correct a couple of things. There are a few things on some of our bikes that were produced for street Harleys but nothing in the engine. Most of our bikes have 45 degree engines. Harley doesn't pay any of the purse or contingency. There are a lot of us wingnuts that can't afford to travel and compete for such a small purse. We all try to make side by side runs but burning Nitro is tricky and takes its toll.

 

[ironpony]

thanks for the clarification, do you "drive" one or wrench?

 

[julianshog]

thanks for the clarification, do you "drive" one or wrench?

I try to do it all, like Wilkerson.

 

[ironpony]

Good Luck, have to keep an eye out for you. Norwalk, Indy??

 

[DrRocket]

I like both. Apples and oranges IMHO.

P/S bikes are fast, powerful, the races are close. The riders launch, tuck in, and (usually) it's a smooth pass with a tight finish.

Nitro bikes launch, and it seems the riders are JUST dancing on that "outa-control" line all the way down the strip.

Both fun to watch.

 

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thanks for the clarification, do you "drive" one or wrench?

Julian at Eddyville 2015

 

[Bob]

I try to do it all, like Wilkerson.

Respect!!! I really enjoy watching you guys do what you do. I know I couldn't do it. It's like you throw a leg over a bomb and light the fuse!

 

[turbo ken]

You have to see Nitro Harley's in person to get the full experience.