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casey_lamm
07-30-2007, 07:23 PM
Just wonder if anyone else thinks the bike would be a better climber with the engine forward 2 inches? Seems likes its back too far...


What do you experienced riders do on climbs to prevent the front end from coming up.
xc_racer1
07-30-2007, 07:26 PM
just lean forward and hope for the best:devil:
maxamillion
07-30-2007, 07:29 PM
If you do alot of hill climbing you may want to look into an extended swingarm. It will allow for more rear wheel spin and keep your front end planted.
honda300EXtreme
07-30-2007, 07:42 PM
yea a longer swingarm would help alot..

other than that just shift your body forward so your basically on the tank
xc_racer1
07-30-2007, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by honda300EXtreme


other than that just shift your body forward so your basically on the tank


thats what i do and it seems to work for me. havent rolled down one yet:) .
ride-to-live
07-30-2007, 08:05 PM
Yea the 400ex motor is a bit center weighted but they do good with longer swingarms or just laying up on the tank.
casey_lamm
07-30-2007, 08:11 PM
thats what I did. Basically sit on the tank :) Not very comfortable...but it just seems like something they would have had to run into on prototype runs... Oh well. I don't have the $ to do swing arm right now so I guess I buy a donut for my tank seat.


Originally posted by casey_lamm
Just wonder if anyone else thinks the bike would be a better climber with the engine forward 2 inches? Seems likes its back too far...


What do you experienced riders do on climbs to prevent the front end from coming up.