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Old 05-28-08, 09:24 PM
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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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Old 05-28-08, 09:33 PM
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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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Old 05-28-08, 09:37 PM
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Re: Launching in 2nd gear

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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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Old 05-28-08, 09:39 PM
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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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Old 05-28-08, 09:53 PM
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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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Old 05-28-08, 09:56 PM
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BTW: gtu last race weekend - did it matter what gear we started in? really? lol
Neutral is a gear.
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Old 05-28-08, 10:13 PM
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BTW: gtu last race weekend - did it matter what gear we started in? really? lol

True that.
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Old 05-28-08, 10:37 PM
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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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Old 05-28-08, 10:37 PM
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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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Old 05-28-08, 10:39 PM
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thoughts if its safe to try?
Spoken like a TRUE entrant in the meatgrinder class!
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Old 05-28-08, 10:41 PM
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Spoken like a TRUE entrant in the meatgrinder class!
No spoken like a true ROOKIE in the meat grinder class
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Old 05-28-08, 10:41 PM
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Re: Launching in 2nd gear

You'll be fine!
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Old 05-28-08, 10:43 PM
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Re: Launching in 2nd gear

stop calling it the meatgrinder class!!!
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Old 05-28-08, 10:48 PM
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Re: Launching in 2nd gear

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stop calling it the meatgrinder class!!!
Why, you survived it.
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Old 05-28-08, 10:50 PM
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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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Old 05-28-08, 10:59 PM
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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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Old 05-28-08, 11:03 PM
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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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Old 05-28-08, 11:04 PM
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Re: Launching in 2nd gear

Dont look at me, I ride an EX500!
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Old 05-29-08, 05:18 PM
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Re: Launching in 2nd gear

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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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