Proper Lithium Battery Charging

Here is a quick note about the importance of proper charging.

To begin, it is important to understand that bikes that are exclusively drag race bikes, will not be able to recharge their batteries without external chargers.
Why?
Well, because .....
Read More
(0) Comments

Motorcycle Chain Link Calculator

Click here for our Motorcycle Chain Link Calculator
Read More
(0) Comments

APE Tech Info

Click here for APE's Tech Section

APE's TECH BRIEFINGS..

This page is being updated regularly. Please note that some links on this page go to "third party" sites which contain valuable information for high-performance enthusiasts. APE, however, is not affiliated with these third-party websites and does not specifically endorse the contents of these sites - even when they involve instructions for installing APE parts.

Read More
(0) Comments

Gen II Clutch function explanation

What’s This Gen II Multistage I’ve been hearing about?

So you’ve been hearing about the new Generation II Multistage Lockup units and now you are wondering, is it a lockup or is it a slider clutch? The Gen II is most definitely a lockup clutch. It maintains the use of the clutch lever allowing the rider to ride the bike back from a run and relies on the rider to release the lever for the clutch to engage. Let’s start with what’s the same between the two types of multistage lockups. Both units employ the same arm and counter spring mechanism. Changing the counter springs under the arms will change the timing of the arm application just like the original. Both utilize the same shimming procedure to adjust static spring pressure. The differences between the original multistage lockup and the Gen II are quite large. The Gen II takes a different approach to clutch application. The old standard of clamping the clutch pack between the pressure plate and inner hub is gone. This unit utilizes an inner hub with no back lip, so there is no inward pressure on the hub. A spacer plate is pinned in the bottom of the basket. This plate is replaceable if necessary, which should be rare. The clutch is clamped via the pressure plate which is tabbed to the basket and the spacer plate pinned to the bottom of the basket. Engaging the clutch in this manner eliminates an effect generated by the lockup of pulling out on the clutch basket while clamping the clutch pack. Since all of the force applied inside the basket is to that spacer plate and to the outer basket, it should result in less stress on the rivets in the outer basket. We believe that doing it this way should allow the basket to require less service. The arms are driven by engine RPM instead of input shaft speed, so clutch slippage doesn’t slow down application of the arms resulting in more repeatable runs.

Read More
(0) Comments

Energy Coil Tech Article

Energy Coil

How Does a High Output Ignition Coil Help Performance?

A high performance ignition coil helps engine performance four important ways. First, the higher voltage allows for a larger spark plug gap, which results in a more robust initial flame kernal at the start of combustion. The result is a real-world engine torque increase. Second, having more voltage on tap means the voltage required to bridge the spark plug gap gets there faster, leaving less time for voltage diversion through the spark plug’s inevitable carbon deposits. Third, the higher voltage potential creates a stronger “push” on the electrical stream to the plug, resulting in increased electrical current, i.e. more energy, more snap. Fourth, with more voltage available, there is more in reserve for non-standard situations such as two-up riding while going uphill on poor fuel on a hot day with too low tire pressures and a 20 mph headwind.
So Much Voltage?

This last thought brings us to the subject of how much voltage is commonly used by the spark plug. The fact is the voltage needed to bridge the plug’s gap is not constant but always changing, and is nowhere near the level of the ignition coil’s voltage output potential. That is, a 60,000 volt ignition coil only fires its spark plug at 60,000 volts when it has high demand(load) increased rpm and cylinder pressure  , but more often at 7,000-20,000 volts at idle and light demand. How can this be, and why the extra then? When a spark plug is about to fire, what happens is the air inside its gap is of course not conductive and must be made so. It is actually temporarily made conductive, and this is called by a fancy name that has to do with atoms and such, “ionization.”. It simply means that the air is prepared to flow electricity. Think of it as the air molecules getting so heated and excited by the rapidly building plug voltage that the result is voltage can flow through this agitated air to jump the plug’s gap. How much voltage is required to make ionization happen depends on several things ranging from the amount of cylinder compression (pressure) to how worn the plug’s electrodes are. But in round numbers you will be safe to think 5,000-7,000 volts at idle. As soon as the throttle is used however this goes up, and if the transmission is put into gear then load comes into the picture and the requirement goes up even more. So let’s settle on about 15,000-20,000 volts for a bike in a state of cruise. Now go uphill and the requirement increases. Be in too high a gear for conditions and it increases. Yank the throttle open hard and it increases. Go downhill and it decreases, downshift to a lower gear and it decreases. So the actual voltage is all over the place while the bike is being ridden, and higher voltage ensures there is always enough and that it gets there fast.

Read More
(0) Comments

MTC Clutch Installation Information

All MTC Engineering clutches come with a complete set of installation instructions.

These files are PDFs and will open in a separate browser window.  There may be some delay in seeing the results.  Please be patient and wait for the download to complete.  At that time, you may choose to save a copy of the PDF to your local drive.

If you are considering purchasing a clutch, you can read the installation instructions to see what is required.  Also, from time to time our instructions are updated to reflect design changes or new additions to the product line.
Read More
(0) Comments

Sprocket Fitment Chart

Not sure which sprocket you need? Use this chart to identify your wheel, and it should give you the proper dimensions for ordering a custom sprocket.
Read More
(0) Comments

Converting a KZ Transmission into GPZ/J

 To fit the J/GPZ trans in the Z1/KZ case the mods are as follows: Input shaft:

Read More
(0) Comments

BB Racing Contingency Sponsorship with CIR

We are proud to announce that BB Racing is partnering with Cordova International Raceway as a Contingency Sponsor for their Motorcycle Madness Program!
Read More
(0) Comments
BB Racing Contingency Program

BB Racing Contingency Program

Details:

BB Racing will be paying 10 percent of what you spend with us up to $2,500. This gives you the opportunity to win up to an additional $250!

Participating Race Series:

NHDRO

Read More
(0) Comments

Stock KZ1000 Information

Read More
(0) Comments

Suppliers

BB Racing is proud to partner with some of the biggest names in our business!
Some of these great companies include:
MTC
APE
Schnitz Racing
Robinson Industries
Grothus Dragbikes
Cometic Gaskets
Dynotune Nitrous
Falicon Cranks
Dynatek Ignition
Digital Delay
Scorpion Batteries
Fast by Gast
and More!

Read More
(0) Comments

Welcome to our online store

Welcome to our online store! Our team is proud to announce that we're now open for business, and we look forward to serving you all in the future. If you have any questions about this store or the products found within, please don't hesitate to contact us any time. Our website has been carefully designed to provide you with an amazingly flexible online shopping experience, and its ease of navigation is something we think you'll grow to depend on and appreciate. Feel free to browse our entire product catalog, and let us know if you have any questions, comments or concerns about the items housed within. Our team is always ready and willing to assist our customers, and we are happy for your visit.
Read More
(0) Comments

MTC Piston Kit Installation

piston_gs01.jpg
Just got an MTC piston kit?  Need some help with the installation?

Check out this document.

Information about installing cir-clips (Wire Locks).
(Linked page -- no Adobe required)

You can also check out our FAQ pages.

If you still have questions,Contact Us our technical staff.

Read More
(0) Comments

MTC Clutch Differences Explained

2-stage lock up

Multi-Stage lock up

Slider

Generation II Multistage

Read More
(0) Comments
TOP