txblueshee Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Duece Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 My 'shee is now more like a dirtbikeGreat description Mike........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tats4life Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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