muzbgreen
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posted November 29, 2002 09:43 AM
 Edited By: muzbgreen on 29 Nov 2002 09:51
First time out!!
Got an invite to race on a 1/4 mile track tomorrow, 11/30/02. My 12 is pretty much bone stock and set up for running the mountains here in So. Cal. so...... what tire pressure should I run and any suggestions on lowering the front, I don't have a lowering strap to speak of, but I do have tie downs. Hey and any other tips would be helpful.
Thanks
Muzz
  
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krexken
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posted November 29, 2002 02:57 PM
I'd stick with your normal pressure in the rear unless spinning is a problem. With a stock wheelbase and a decent track, wheelies will more likely be your problem. You can drop it pretty low(20lbs or so) if need be. I think it's much too dangerous using a tie down strap on the front unless you have some way of zip tying it in place if it does come off. If it comes loose and gets tangled in the front wheel, well, you get the picture. Get ya some adjustable links for the rear and slide the forks up with a good strap when you get time. Always try and lower the front and rear the same amount or lower the rear more to try the keep the steering stable. I saw a friend nearly get pitched off his 12 with just his front lowered and strapped when it went into a violent headshake. Get the bike moving smartly with a quick initial clutch movement. Continuously feed clutch and throttle as rpms rise. You probably won't even be able to get WFO in first gear without wheelieing so be patient and try and get progressively quicker on both if you can get several passes in. Wheelies will kill your et if you have to back off the throttle. Shift near the redline in all gears. Enjoy!
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ZRXDean
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posted November 29, 2002 03:39 PM
Good advice as always Ken. One thing first timers always seem to worry about is their reaction time. Don't think about it at all - it's the last thing you'll need to worry about. Just wait for the ambers to start and leave when you're ready, and be smooth.
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muzbgreen
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posted November 29, 2002 08:36 PM
Thanks I'll keep this in mind.
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MadMike
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posted November 30, 2002 07:05 AM
Man you guys hit that on the head! one thing Have fun and race alot of smack talking 600's you should be able to spank them your first time out... oh unless Ryan Schnitz is there. LOL... Dude Have fun and be safe, your going to have a blast.
Mad Mike
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ZHooligan
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posted December 01, 2002 10:21 PM
How did it go Muzz?
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muzbgreen
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posted December 03, 2002 06:51 AM
No mishaps and no great times to post.
Going again this weekend with a few mods!
Hey do I smell addiction to speed!
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