okbeast Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 Just got the basic bolt on mods...T-5's, pods, timing plate, milled head, 13/42 gearing. I'm wanting to get some haulers for when I go to Little Sahara where the sand is a little softer, but I can't find any 20" 8 paddle regular haulers for sale right now (lookin for used cuz im brizzoke). Found some 7 paddle extreme's on ebay for a decent price so far...just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on these on my bike. Oh, they'll mainly be for just duning but I'll also do quite a bit of "recreational" dragging. Quote
2003LimitedBanshee Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 Well, I've been told many a time that my bike is over-paddled, but here goes anyway... I run a 9 paddle hauler on my bike (similar mods to this point, until I finish up my cylinders!) and absolutely love it. The sand here in Oregon I have been told is typically not nearly as powdery as the sand at Glamis or LS, so I would assume you should be able to handle that paddle as well or better. Now, let the "you're killing the bike with that paddle" commenting begin, but I will stand by my 9 paddles. Keep in mind you can do a lot with air pressure. I usually run 4-5 lbs, but find at 5.5 or so, I have too much wheel spin, so... Quote
okbeast Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Posted March 6, 2007 (edited) Well, I've been told many a time that my bike is over-paddled, but here goes anyway... I run a 9 paddle hauler on my bike (similar mods to this point, until I finish up my cylinders!) and absolutely love it. The sand here in Oregon I have been told is typically not nearly as powdery as the sand at Glamis or LS, so I would assume you should be able to handle that paddle as well or better. Now, let the "you're killing the bike with that paddle" commenting begin, but I will stand by my 9 paddles. Keep in mind you can do a lot with air pressure. I usually run 4-5 lbs, but find at 5.5 or so, I have too much wheel spin, so... That's really not a huge amount of air pressure either IMO...I usually start with 6 or so in my v-paddles....but they just spin like crazy so I've gotta get something that hooks up in the powdery stuff. But otherwise I love the v-paddles down at the river where it's packed and wet....they hook like crazy. Oh and I'm not too worried about it bein overpaddled. I figured a regular 8 paddle would damn near be what I need, so I thought maybe a good deal on some 7 paddle extremes would be worth goin for, just wanted to ask 1st since not alot of topics are about 7 paddle haulers, lol Edited March 6, 2007 by okbeast Quote
2003LimitedBanshee Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 A buddy of mine runs more or less the same bike as me, minus timing and head, and he runs an 8 paddle and loves it. He does outweigh me by about 25 lbs though too (I run 190 more or less). I think you'll find you can run lower air pressure with the Haulers. I'm not a fan of the V-style paddles personally, and you'll definitely get much better pull out of the Haulers when dragging. Quote
okbeast Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Posted March 6, 2007 Well a buddy had the v-paddles and didn't really need 'em, and when i tested them out I was out on the river so of course they were hookin up and I was thinkin...man this is nice. Then I got to LS and had nothing but wheelspin. I also only weight like 140 soakin wet...so traction might be an issue with anything I choose, lol Quote
dajogejr Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 Generally.... The more paddle you have will hook up better out of the hole (you want a little wheelspin to keep the R's up) and will slow you down on top end (the motor trying to turn all those paddles)... There are a TON of factors in deciding paddles. Sand type, gearing, motor mods, air pressure, swinger length, rider weight...etc. If they're a steal, pick 'em up. I think 8 paddle would do you better...but, beggars can't be choosers...for sure. Quote
Bansh-eman Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 (edited) That's really not a huge amount of air pressure either IMO...I usually start with 6 or so in my v-paddles....but they just spin like crazy so I've gotta get something that hooks up in the powdery stuff. But otherwise I love the v-paddles down at the river where it's packed and wet....they hook like crazy. 2 lbs of air can make a night and day differance... try dropping to 4 lbs and give it a whirl... people dont realize how much air pressure take part in racing... also to 2003LB... when they say your over paddled that doesnt mean the bike isnt going to feel strong ... they are saying that your making the motor spin those paddles and killing your top end.. by lossing a paddle or two depending on your setup you will keep your tire spin up and like DA said keeping your R's up... on a 2 stroke R's are your best friend no R's means no powerband...no powerband means you lose to that thumper being rode by a 15 year old kid you should try and find some tires with less pads and trying it out id be willing to be youd like the differance.. Edited March 6, 2007 by Bansh-eman Quote
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