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what bike is the best drag racing platform? im not going full bodied dragster like in NHRA. Im looking to have a Stree/Drag bike.

a bike looking normal like one on the street, but will tear it up at the track.

what motor would be best to start with also.
 
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HD made the Vrod Destoyer in 2005 for drag racing.

http://www.whitesharley.com/news_article.asp?id=2321

They did not sell well if I remeber correctly. You would defenently want a Vrod platform to build a fast bike.
 
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I would imagine a Hayabusa. There's a tremendous amount of performance stuff out there for them (nitrous, turbos, wide-tire kits, extended swingarms, removeable wheelie bars, etc).
 
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HD made the Vrod Destoyer in 2005 for drag racing.

http://www.whitesharley.com/news_article.asp?id=2321

They did not sell well if I remeber correctly. You would defenently want a Vrod platform to build a fast bike.
well im looking to build one.. I remember going to the track when i was younger seeing FXRs and things like that so im trying to find what would the best platform would be

thanks for the info on the Vrod


Cody: im looking for a Harley platform
 
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Sportster.....
 
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Sportster.....
ive been looking at the photos of the AHDRA and it seems there is ALOT of sportsters and Vrods
 
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You might want to look for a used vrod and put a turbo charger on it. I think they put out about 160 hp.
 
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I assume you are looking for a Harley-only platform.

otherwise, how could you pass up a 'Busa?
 
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175" PRP built motor , 700 HP on nitro
 


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