XC Guys!

[ShiftFMX]

Hey, I will be racing my first hare scramble in about 2 weeks and I'm trying to prep for it. A few Questions for you guys...

What Oil are you running? I am currently using GN4 10w40, Do I have any reason to switch? I didnt know if the 2 hour races had any effects on the oil.

Coolant, I can imagine the 450r gets hot running for that long. I'm 99% sure that I am switching to Engine ice, is this the right choice?

Gear, How suited up do you get? Do you wear a hydration system?

And Last but Not least, Got any tips for an XC newb?? :p

[DJJ450r]

I run Mobile 1 10w30 full synthetic in one side and the honda 10w40 in the other.

I run engine ice with no problems

I wear all the regular gear and knee pads and underwear gloves. I used to use a hydration thing but don't anymore, but I might start using one again:blah:

Don't let off:devil: and when you going through to trees dont look at both just concentrate on one. When you go around corners never let off the gas just go with the ruts, kinda hard to explain. Don't let off then punch the throttle just roll on and try to stay as smooth as possible. hope all this helps:) and good luck

[ShiftFMX]

Thanks for the Reply. That was another thing I was wondering about, GLOVES! I just have some Regular Shift MX Gloves, Should I get something a little more padded?

[Sjorge450R]

yes get better gloves. 661 makes really nice ones, i just havent had money to get them yet. As for hydration, yes! wear one. I use a 2L camel back and i use it all every race. As for the oil, I run Rotella 15w-40 and NEVER one problem. Ran the same in my 300. I just change it after each race.

Tips:?

I would say just pick a pace and keep with that. If you go all out in the begininning you will be screwed an hour into the race. ALSO, make sure you try to get a good start/starting spot. If you get a bad start, chances are, you will have a bad race, because you will be ridin gwith the slower rideres.

[pratts 450r]

oil is kind of own personal prefrence. i run silkolene and i have had very good luck. i run it in the engine side and the trans. side. as for gear.... better get urself a camel back.

[LPjustin]

I did my first hare scramble race about two months ago. The start was intense but after awhile it became really spread out. It was only 20 miles but I got really thirsty and got so much sand and dirt in my mouth that I ended up just spitting into my helmet. So, I would suggest the hydration system. I got really worn out and would suggest getting a GOOD night sleep the night before cause you'll need it.

[pats2007450er]

i run honda gn4 gold bottle on clutch side and bel-ray thumper on motor side.i use engine ice coolant.change my oil every month.

[pats2007450er]

#1 thing camel back

[ShiftFMX]

Thanks for the Help so far guys! By Popular demand, I picked up this CamelBak. I also found these Fly gloves that have full padded suede on the whole hand. Got the Engine Ice too...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/ShiftFMX/DSC02056.jpg

[Gray33]

I have a question guys so what is xc exactly? And what is a hydratiom stystem you drink water out of it or what?

[ShiftFMX]

XC is Cross (X) Country (C)! Its about a 2 hours race through the Woods! And Yes the Camel back is for Water, It has a 1.5 liter bladder in it

Here is where I'm racing next weekend...

http://www.d14scrambler.com/quad/albums/uploads/9-24-06_battle_creek/normal_Picture_042.jpg

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by ShiftFMX
XC is Cross (X) Country (C)! Its about a 2 hours race through the Woods! And Yes the Camel back is for Water, It has a 1.5 liter bladder in it

Here is where I'm racing next weekend...

http://www.d14scrambler.com/quad/albums/uploads/9-24-06_battle_creek/normal_Picture_042.jpg

ut oh!!! hes going the wrong way!!! thats not good...lol