txblueshee Posted October 22, 2003 Report Posted October 22, 2003 Scott, I'm currently running a duece's old -2.5 swingarm, stock a-arms w/ flipped front rims, front elka sports/racing shocks, ride height about 13''(shocks setup for +2 arms), and stock back shock. I can adjust the swingarm to -1 3/4'' to -3 1/4'' via the chain adjusters. I'm running it at right about -2'', well I'm just gonna quit rambling and cut to the chase..... The local tracks around here range from HARD rock/dirt mix to sandy-dirt loam mix, I run 15/41 gears w/ 20x11x10 razrs w/ that setup I can leave the line at about 5-6000rpm and slip the clutch to keep the front end about 6''-1' off the ground which gets me consecutive holeshots. I love the look on a modded 440ex riders face when I pass him in woops that a stock-armed 'shee fights to make it through alive (I know from experience). The bike actually reacts to the rear brake/clutch in the air, I can hit jumps in 2nd gear and land 90degrees from the launch (never could w/ the stock arm). My 'shee is now more like a dirtbike, if i'm on the front of the seat and punch it i'm just gonna hook and be gone... if i'm on the back then the wheels are skyward bound. I picked up about 3-4seconds w/ the cut swingarm not even pushing it. Now if my quad launches straight up into the air, I can grab the clutch/ stomp the rear brake and bring it back down. The bike is overall just more predictable... you don't have to have miss cleo riding beside you to tell what a hell is about to break loose when you launch off in 4th gear. Sorry for the book but I tried to cover everything that somebody could ask about who races mx. BTW: My ass would get TOASTED w/ that low of gears... I stay in 2nd-4th the whole track. Mike Quote
Blue Duece Posted October 22, 2003 Report Posted October 22, 2003 My 'shee is now more like a dirtbikeGreat description Mike........ Quote
tats4life Posted October 22, 2003 Report Posted October 22, 2003 Scott, Where's the last race sat. I can get off work early friday and drive up with the haulmark. Just pm the info. Do they run the 4 stroke and 2 stroke together or seperate. I'll bring the wives 440ex if they split. Sorry guys the better half can't hold on to a two stroke :oops: Quote
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