gordo_dk Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 I'm building a 350 drag bike and I have a concern on whether or not a lockup clutch is for me, since I've heard that lockups are only for 80+ hp bikes, although I am going with an override tranny....any help will be appreciated Quote
crf250man Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 A lock up would all depend on your set up I'm just a beginner myself build my first build over the winter. I'd recommend a override if your strictly dragging it will help you get into that next gear a hell of a lot faster and if you ran a lock up you could run lighter springs so your hand isn't cramping up every shift 1 Quote
gordo_dk Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Posted June 13, 2013 Ok, and what about a billet basket? Is that any good I'm new to the full drag set up thing thanks! Quote
troyzstang Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 X2 Run the lock up. I run a slingshot and it works great. Good luck with your build. Troy Quote
gordo_dk Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Posted June 13, 2013 Do you think I should upgrade the basket too? Quote
joshb Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 You can also get a stock modded tranny instead of an override. They are a good option if your not 100% drag. Quote
gordo_dk Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Posted June 13, 2013 Even if I run methanol? What's a modified tranny? How does it work? Quote
joshb Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 I don't modify them so I'm not 100% sure on the details but I know they work good. There's no springs or anything and an take the abuse of a stock transmission ie back loading it . But the the other part is they shift awesome with much less effort. I believe barely pulling the lever or slightly letting off the throttle allows you to shift. Camatv would know ALL about it. Quote
n2otoofast4u Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 If its a DRAG bike the only tranny you should consider is a full override. Run a lock-up. You dont have to run a billet basket, but when the times comes that yours is wore out its a good upgrade. Whos building the motor? Quote
joshb Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 I agree but if at time you want to just ride it around and back load the tranny the modded tranny is a better idea IMO . Quote
gordo_dk Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Posted June 13, 2013 Yeah I've talked to camatv already but I don't have the funds to sen my motor to him lol, I'm sending my motor o Tripones racing in I dio california Quote
joshb Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 Well it's just the transmission. It's like 250-275$ isn't it? Do you plan on doing drag only? Do you have any override experience? Quote
gordo_dk Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Posted June 13, 2013 I plan to ride a little but mostly drag, and no new to the full drag world Quote
crf250man Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 I run the sling shot also troyzstang, adjustability is awesome on it.... Quote
joshb Posted June 13, 2013 Report Posted June 13, 2013 Well it's up to you on if you want to ride without pulling the clutch in before stopping or not. Banshee overrides are pretty tough and awesome but still just about a one trick pony. If you plan on letting other people who don't really know much ride it I wouldn't go override. Quote
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