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blakefoote
03-09-2006, 07:12 PM
do yall think my set-up will be ok forone national?...i am getting my 450r next week and plan on racing Macon...ll the parts are in my sig and we are gonna set my shocks up at the race...wut do yall think for this one race...will it be ok?
jeepnrocks
03-09-2006, 07:42 PM
heck yeah it looks like you will be fine!
trost66
03-09-2006, 07:50 PM
What front shocks are you running
300extreme#8
03-09-2006, 08:57 PM
stock
trost66
03-09-2006, 09:33 PM
Are they revalved if not be carefull
fandl450r
03-09-2006, 09:36 PM
Depends on what class you are running, I know Echecconnee gets rutted out EXTREMELY bad.
blakefoote
03-10-2006, 05:09 AM
ill be running 265C class...stock shocks all around...stock swinger, stock handleabrs, stock bumper...lol...but i just bought the quad this week...:ermm:
MAD450r
03-10-2006, 05:52 AM
Im a small guy and I ran my extended arms and axle for about 4 months or so on my stock shocks. I never bottomed them out. I only weigh about 130-140ish with gear though.

So if your a small guy you'll be fine. If your a bit bigger i'd try not to run them that way too long. Also make sure your ride height is set high enough for all the rutts.

Otherwise you should be all set.
Hondacrf15
03-10-2006, 05:55 AM
I don't know if you've ever been to Macon to race before. If not take at least 2 spare air filters. I would change 1 after practice and after each moto. There is no good way to clean the sand out of them. They're alot cheaper than the motor repairs if you suck the sand in.
Macon is one of the best tracks around IMO.
Becareful on those stock shocks....the track will get really rough and you're going to work that rear end set up. Good luck and enjoy your self.
blakefoote
03-10-2006, 06:39 AM
Originally posted by MAD450r
Im a small guy and I ran my extended arms and axle for about 4 months or so on my stock shocks. I never bottomed them out. I only weigh about 130-140ish with gear though.

So if your a small guy you'll be fine. If your a bit bigger i'd try not to run them that way too long. Also make sure your ride height is set high enough for all the rutts.

Otherwise you should be all set.

i wiegh about 170...and we are gonna set the shocks up at the track...
trick250r
03-10-2006, 07:38 AM
it'll be fine, as long as your a good enough rider, you should be all set. just remember, you're on the HONDA, not the SUZUKI, it wont break :devil:
o3thirdeyeo3
03-10-2006, 08:00 AM
:eek:
blakefoote
03-11-2006, 09:16 AM
Originally posted by o3thirdeyeo3
:eek:

is that a good :eek: or a bad:eek: ?
blake_mx_racer
03-11-2006, 11:23 AM
I was wonderin the same thing about my setup. I have LSR +2's with stock shocks. I only way 165 with my gear on. My shocks arent as stiff as they can go and it feels like there wont be any problem.
speedfreaksguy
03-11-2006, 11:46 AM
I would recommend the GT Thunder linkage. That stock rear-end is gonna be harsh at Macon (and anywhere else).
o3thirdeyeo3
03-11-2006, 06:08 PM
It was for trick250r's post. I ride a zuki! And have never had one mechanical problem BTW. Not trying to start anything, people have opinions.
sammy5x
03-11-2006, 10:05 PM
Have fun and rip it!!! Don't worry about your set up. You will do fine. Too many people convince themselves that they have to have this and that when they really never mastered riding a basic atv. Once you have done that, think of how fast you will be once you throw down on some goodies. Good luck and if you bring home some plastic, post some pics!
Ridin' Jesse
03-12-2006, 05:39 AM
Originally posted by trick250r
just remember, you're on the HONDA, not the SUZUKI, it wont break :devil:

Was that even necessary?...So by the way..what time does kindergarden start these days?:rolleyes:

1000th post.
the predator
03-12-2006, 07:18 AM
just run your OWN race, breathe and visualize yourself landing the jumps! stay as loose as possible you'll be fine :D
blakefoote
03-12-2006, 08:31 AM
Originally posted by sammy5x
Have fun and rip it!!! Don't worry about your set up. You will do fine. Too many people convince themselves that they have to have this and that when they really never mastered riding a basic atv. Once you have done that, think of how fast you will be once you throw down on some goodies. Good luck and if you bring home some plastic, post some pics!

yeah thanX man...ill just do what you said and just ride hard like it is...wut kindof picts are you talking about? the race or the quad?
sammy5x
03-12-2006, 06:13 PM
Plastic=TROPHIES!!!:D
blakefoote
03-13-2006, 05:06 AM
Originally posted by sammy5x
Plastic=TROPHIES!!!:D

yeahim talking about you said post some pictures andi was wonderingif you was talkin about pictures at the race or my quad
Jersey450R
03-13-2006, 07:11 AM
post some pics of your setup right before you go to the race.
blakefoote
03-13-2006, 03:52 PM
Originally posted by Jersey450R
post some pics of your setup right before you go to the race.

ok...the Moutain Adventures wasnt open today so IDK if my parts came in or not yet...all i lack is the graphics (which dont really matter),a-arms, putting the killswitch on, tires and rims.... so I still have alot to go before GA so....:ermm: