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Launching in 2nd gear

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    Launching in 2nd gear

    Is is possible?

    I'm having issues with my bike shifting from 1st to 2nd. Every other gear and everything else with bike is okay. I don't want to miss this weekend.

    My launches suck anyway...anyone ever try to launch in second gear?

    Is this just a stupid, dumb, desparate idea?

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Dont expect a hole shot, it can be done, if you wanna use my bike to give it a shot, go head

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Quote Originally Posted by Pittenger5 View Post
    Dont expect a hole shot, it can be done, if you wanna use my bike to give it a shot, go head
    Cool. I'll be by to pick up the 636 to race prep it.

    or, as you pointed out, the sporster is legal is a bunch of classes.

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Haha I meant if you wanna ride it somewhere since its street legal, such as a parking lot or something, have at it.
    Or rock the sportster, thats my vote

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    ive taken off in 2nd on the street- it will bog but if your starts arent great who cares, its all about seat time at this point and you're better served being out there - just fucking full throttle that bitch

    BTW: gtu last race weekend - did it matter what gear we started in? really? lol

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Quote Originally Posted by Denno View Post
    BTW: gtu last race weekend - did it matter what gear we started in? really? lol
    Neutral is a gear.

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Quote Originally Posted by Denno View Post

    BTW: gtu last race weekend - did it matter what gear we started in? really? lol

    True that.

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Rev the piss outta it in 2nd and drop the clutch. You will probabley wheelie it!!!


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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Since Im not competive yet anyway, I might try it just for kicks. Cant be worse than when I wheel twice on a start Although might there be a danger of me being in the way of someone with more drive running into me thoughts if its safe to try?

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Quote Originally Posted by hammadown View Post
    thoughts if its safe to try?
    Spoken like a TRUE entrant in the meatgrinder class!

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Quote Originally Posted by Pittenger5 View Post
    Spoken like a TRUE entrant in the meatgrinder class!
    No spoken like a true ROOKIE in the meat grinder class

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    You'll be fine!

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    stop calling it the meatgrinder class!!!

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Quote Originally Posted by Denno View Post
    stop calling it the meatgrinder class!!!
    Why, you survived it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    My favorite was you going through T2 with your eyes closed.

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    So far....


    Me he haha.




    Ok... that really wasn't funny.... Sorry Denno no harm intended. Be carfeul out there!

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Quote Originally Posted by Doc View Post
    Ok... that really wasn't funny.... Sorry Denno no harn intended. Be carfeul out there!
    Dennos got them fancy yellow plates now. Im drunk and cant see straight, I think thats what you were implying.

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Nope... was implying that it is called the meat grinder for a reason! (MWSB) Novice or not.

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Dont look at me, I ride an EX500!

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    Re: Launching in 2nd gear

    Quote Originally Posted by Denno View Post
    stop calling it the meatgrinder class!!!
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    Why, you survived it.
    because no one calls it that. i thought T6 was the "meatgrinder" because of all the rocks in it. or was it 9? no T9 has a bush in it. hessogonnahitabush told me.

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