before a race

[ericstam07]

what do you guys do to your quad before a race? like what prep do you usually do to it? any tricks you guys have up your sleeves? my first race will be next weekend and i need some tips

[indigo]

Go through every nut and bolt you see that might come loose during a race. Check axle, a-arms, hubs, anything check brakes, brake fluids just get it to tip top shape

[911]

also check your grips and use wire. i've had them come OFF when racen w' no prior sliping:eek2:

[ericstam07]

any more?

[Cody_300ex]

Deffinatly check your oil, and gas. I allmost went out on the track with less than 1/4 full tank. If you run out off oil, well your fu^ked!:p

[dirtmomma]

Pretty much what everyone else said be sure to check your LUGNUTS & AXLE NUT!!! thats where we had the most problems this year :( once that axle nut comes loose well then it's all over!!

WE also check tire pressure,oil,fuel,

[MXRACER86]

Make sure you are Hydrated!!!! Drink lots of gatorade. And don't eat anything you have never tried before. NO soda or anything greasy!

[450rGuy78]

I know most of you guys probably pressure wash your quads, but I always hand wash mine before a race. The main reason is because to wash everything, you have to look at everything. So I do my inspection as I'm washing, shining, and polishing. I've found a lot of minor things that way that I possibly could have missed otherwise.

[ericstam07]

bump

[jlhughes750]

basics for a racer just starting out....... do the steps!!

1-wire on the grips..

2-check all lug nuts,axle nut,hub nuts!!! frt. and rear sprocket bolts exhaust and engine mounts!!!

3-make sure your sharpest edge of the rear tires are digging. then check and ballance all tire pressures...

4-clean the filter and check your entire intake tract. make sure all the clamps are tight. at this time check your cables and make sure there not bound or tight anywhere..throttle and clutch.

5- once the works all done.... get a phillips,and an 8 or 10 mm. then sit comfortably on the quad and adjust all the controls so that there are easy and comfortable to reach.....also remember not to have your bars too far forward...sure it'll clear your knees better but it'll also cause some major arm pump.....get comfortable!!

6- before u leave for the race remember to say to yourself......boots,helmet,goggles and gloves!!!!ama card and distict card....now your set....good luck!

[Ken Robey]

just in case this is a Cross-Country race, make sure you go to the bathroom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by Ken Robey
just in case this is a Cross-Country race, make sure you go to the bathroom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You too huh......LMAO

[jb500ex]

take cardio stack

[m250r]

jb..i have been trying to buy some..i e-mailed the adress on the website and they said that someone would get in contact with me but nothing has happened

[jlhughes750]

Originally posted by m250r
jb..i have been trying to buy some..i e-mailed the adress on the website and they said that someone would get in contact with me but nothing has happened


ouch................Cardio man himself speaks up and gets busted...ouch.........................get this fella some Cardio Stack...!!Cmon work those phones!!!!:D

[ex kid]

make sure your pit crew won't DESERT YOU and will be in the right SPOT!

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by jlhughes750
ouch................Cardio man himself speaks up and gets busted...ouch.........................get this fella some Cardio Stack...!!Cmon work those phones!!!!:D
don't worry i will get him and anyone else who wants it some

[jlhughes750]

Originally posted by jb500ex
don't worry i will get him and anyone else who wants it some


:D

[m250r]

hughes..u gonna be going to dutchmen on the 3rd or the GNCC?

[biggen]

whatevr you do DONOT put something new on the bike and not test it first i put a new air box lid on my yfz and went to race and fould my plug the first lap because i was way rich good luck

[Mxracer53]

Before u leave your house get gas cans and tools,wash your bike,when you are gettin ready to go to the line make sure it has enough oil,gas, and check tire pressure. and when you are ont the line make sure you put your quad in gear right before the gate drops basiclly when they turn the 30 second board.your supposed to leave it in nuetral till then so you dont smoke your clucth, and well i forgot so i sat they for second while everyone left and then whent flying after them.

[ericstam07]

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