JustA01Shee Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Hey all, local dirt track here is having an atv flat track race for the first time in forever, the guy said it's all ages and skill levels just to see the interest in making this a regular thing out there, thinking about running my Shee out there but unsure, it's stock other than pro circuit pipes, and pod filters, I have the original dirt tires on it, but my backs are 22's with not much tread, race is tomorrow night, should I try and find some tires before then and if so what size and what tires do y'all like best that's not a straight flat track tire? Or should I just run it how it is and go slow and see what happens? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ride.race.live Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 high profile tires will make your bike extremely "tippy". for flat track you want low profile tires.... 19 fronts 18 rears is the more popular choice for flat track . for now typically any tire would work for you at the mentioned profile but ofcourse actual TT tires would definitely benefit you (also depends on what kind of dirt track) also a cheap alternative to lowering your bike one of those drop kits. Now there's nothing wrong with using those on a budget.. I actually always used the rear lowering link as well as MANY others do. the front links are somewhat MEH as your much better off with proper shocks but yea. If you can get your hands on atleast lower profile tires and a drop kit.. youl be fairly comfortable for a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustA01Shee Posted May 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 I think the main thing I'm gonna focus on is trying to find some lower profile tires before tomorrow, I've never done this kind of stuff before and if I enjoy it I doubt I'll end up running the banshee all the time so I don't want to lower it, it's mainly my sand toy(I ride the Oregon coast alot, like 90% of my riding) but I have an old z400 that maybe I'll completely set up for flat track once I get it running again, mainly I was just wanting to know how big of a problem the tires would be and if I could at least go try it out, I'm gonna try to find some smaller tires and just go give it a shot though, something I've always wanted to do so why not while they have it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ride.race.live Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 The thing is.. the better you are set up the more fun your going to have. right now as is... your going to have a hell of a time taking hard times while keeping the speed. I would for sure look for some lower profile tires.. esp considering you have 22" tires on there. and go from there. If you did consider the drop kit down the road... it takes 10 mins to do the front and maybe 10 for the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 If by dirt tires you mean knobbie style, Some tracks won't t let u run knobbies, better make sure before going/ buying tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustA01Shee Posted May 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Talked to the guy organizing everything with the track and they said knobbies are fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ride.race.live Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, 375hp banshees said: If by dirt tires you mean knobbie style, Some tracks won't t let u run knobbies, better make sure before going/ buying tires good catch.. I went and assumed he was ok with knobbies.... lol... I know around here most "back yard" racing events are almost a free for all. The issue with back yard racing events is.... poorly set up bikes can cause havoc on the track... ive seen guys show up to race at events and get bitched out by other rides for not being properly set up to run the track as that person becomes an obstacle and liability on the track for himself and others. A big reason why a lot of places but in certain "rules / requirements" for the bikes . Edited May 10, 2019 by ride.race.live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Yeah last time I went , was on a local speedway track and speedway guy wanted me to stay high as not to mess up his good line with my nobbies ...I ended up in the hospitalSent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ride.race.live Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Yea nothing worse then a guy loosing control of his bike on a hard turn when your on his ass or have him spin out into you because he wasnt properly set up. sure it happens regardless but there's a definitely a big difference when its set up vs not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustA01Shee Posted May 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Yeah from what I know there's gonna be 1 maybe 2 bikes here that are setup and the rest are guys like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawa110 Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Run your bald tires so you can drift wot without having to worry about hooking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Lol that's what I did (kinda)+ I was having to stay high and hit the embankment... wasn't prettySent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoksch Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 No one mentioned anything about a swaybar yet????? I ran the rear lowering link for years. The front lowering kits scare me. Definitely need to get some smaller tires on there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKEETER Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 That's cuz nobody here has an actual clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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