ok whats the secret?

[brian-250]

How do you keep the front end down on a dead engine strat? i've tried everything in the book, HOW IN THE HELL DO YOU DO IT!?lol, no its not on the reaky its on the 400.????:o :confused:

[ZSK]

2nd gear start?

[Pappy]

learn how to use your clutch....it works wonders:p

[brian-250]

cleanshave- it just bogs:p



pappy-SHUT YOUR HOLE:devil: , hehe, naw ive tried slipping just a lil, it still comes up, im even on the gas tank:eek2:




what to do???

[1fastprototype]

use the brake lever on the left side more:blah:

[Pappy]

i dont have that problem anymore:devil: all gas no lift:macho

[MOFO]

Originally posted by brian-250
im even on the gas tank:eek2:




what to do???


eat more food. :D

[BSTURDIVANT]

Try softening your suspension- it stays on the ground better when the back squats and the front extends. A link like GT Thunder's really lets it squat better on the 400!

[brian-250]

Originally posted by MOFO
eat more food. :D

5' 10" 170, i'm fat enough thank you!!


well, my shocks are soft, i jump some to, so i dont want it TO soft.:p

[dirtmomma]

Practice,Practice,Practice :) :cool:

[lshonda310]

lay on the handle bars:cool:

[brian-250]

Originally posted by dirtmomma
Practice,Practice,Practice :) :cool:


i dont have a prob doing that.:blah:

[cheetah]

A nice set of aftermarket shocks.:devil:

[Wingnut]

Get an easy pull clutch lever. They change the leverage to where the clutch doesn't engage as suddenly.

[brian-250]

Originally posted by cheetah
A nice set of aftermarket shocks.:devil:



winter rebuild, if i get some $$.:rolleyes:

[Duncanracer]

i use throttle control to get off the line quickly, and a little slip of the clutch if i have too...

i normally am the first one off the start

[Cody_300ex]

In second gear ur 400 just bogs???? I can take of in thrid and not bog on my 300!! Maybe it's just those FAKE 400s tho. :devil:

[dirtmomma]

Originally posted by Lil_300Ex_Kid
In second gear ur 400 just bogs???? I can take of in thrid and not bog on my 300!! Maybe it's just those FAKE 400s tho. :devil:


:eek: :o it's boggin in 2nd?? I'm w/ Lil on this one, you need to give it some more throttle, I do 2nd gear starts all the time on our 400 w/ NO problem :cool: I'm still saying though that it's LOTS of practice, just go our in a field or whereever & keep doing them!!

[ex kid]

JUST RIDE THE WHEELIE OUT N SHIFT EARLY

(LOOKS COOL FOR THE LADIES)

[cdalejef]

1st gear and you have got to use the clutch alot!

On a dead engin start it takes one heck of a built 400ex motor for it to be faster starting in 2nd gear than in 1st gear.

[atvchik]

Originally posted by Jeff@QuadShop
1st gear and you have got to use the clutch alot!

That's what I ended up doing too. I practiced in a field and never could keep the front end down in 2nd.

I also have to start with my foot on top of the shifter (sounds weird, but it works). I was getting to anxious and shifting too soon at the start (no, I'm not blonde, just a beginner).
As soon as I push the start, my foot just starts shifting away, maybe it's a lefty thing ;)

[cdalejef]

I start in 1st and slip the clutch all the way through the first turn even while shifting.

[Bill Fuller]

I'm with Mister pro racer dude:blah: I always start in 1st gear,I'm to worried about dumping the clutch off the start and stalling in 2nd gear.Like stated before practice,practice,practice.An extended swing arm (1 1/4 in)helps alot also but expensive.