Soon as you mentioned the e-start setup , I'd like to mention you are %100 correct on that. I have a funky KTM sluggish e start , but notice on past races if I let crank using the e-start until it stop it has always fired up perfect first kick soon as the flag ( flagger shoulder ) move ! ;)
Special starts like that are kinda trial and error. I've had good luck with starting in neutral. That way, you can kick as soon as the flag drops. By the time your hands are on the bars, your bike should hopefully be started and all you have to do is shift and go.
That depends on a lot of factors. For my weight, on a 300, with my current gearing, in perfect conditions, yes I use 2nd. If it's muddy, I'll use 3rd. But when my 350sx was setup for XC, I would use 1st to make sure it absolutely would not stall. If I was on a small bore, I would definitely use 1st.
@@cmcycles8387 I would definitely use a stool. Also, practice adding a small jump to your kick. A small jump off the stool then kicking as you come down will give you the best chance of a full stroke. It'll be a bit slower but it adds your whole body weight into the kick instead of JUST the strength of your leg.
All about technique. I've pulled a few holeshots on my kx500 hybrid. Maybe only 1 from being the quickest off the line, others were just from being able to start in 3rd and feed it to the first turn without shifting.
I'll just add two things for some new folks to clarify the starting technique a little better. When he says "leave the clutch pulled in" he may have forgot (or I missed it) to mention putting the bike in gear while running and never letting the clutch back out. If you let it out with the bike off and then pull it back in for the start, you are going to have a ton of drag in your clutch. My second tip is, if this is your first XC/Harescramble, don't worry too much about the start. You'll have plenty of time to weed through the slower riders in front of you.
Best video on starts I have seen so far,thanks
Soon as you mentioned the e-start setup , I'd like to mention you are %100 correct on that. I have a funky KTM sluggish e start , but notice on past races if I let crank using the e-start until it stop it has always fired up perfect first kick soon as the flag ( flagger shoulder ) move ! ;)
Great video thanks!
Thanks for the tips!
Not a problem, hope it helps.
Good stuff I enjoyed your TKO video as well
Spot on material
Great vid
im racing the 2022 sigps season this year ,Im going to try this next race at lynnville . thanks
Awesome man, good luck!
Thank you
what if i have to have both hands on the head
Special starts like that are kinda trial and error. I've had good luck with starting in neutral. That way, you can kick as soon as the flag drops. By the time your hands are on the bars, your bike should hopefully be started and all you have to do is shift and go.
First or second gear?
That depends on a lot of factors. For my weight, on a 300, with my current gearing, in perfect conditions, yes I use 2nd. If it's muddy, I'll use 3rd. But when my 350sx was setup for XC, I would use 1st to make sure it absolutely would not stall. If I was on a small bore, I would definitely use 1st.
This helped a lottt
Great to hear! Thanks man!
Man this is gonna be a chore on a big bore
What big bore are you talking about?
@@RickettsRacing cr500 lol
@@cmcycles8387 I would definitely use a stool. Also, practice adding a small jump to your kick. A small jump off the stool then kicking as you come down will give you the best chance of a full stroke. It'll be a bit slower but it adds your whole body weight into the kick instead of JUST the strength of your leg.
All about technique. I've pulled a few holeshots on my kx500 hybrid. Maybe only 1 from being the quickest off the line, others were just from being able to start in 3rd and feed it to the first turn without shifting.
@@RickettsRacing thanks ill have to get some new tires on and start practicing in the feild this spring
I'll just add two things for some new folks to clarify the starting technique a little better. When he says "leave the clutch pulled in" he may have forgot (or I missed it) to mention putting the bike in gear while running and never letting the clutch back out. If you let it out with the bike off and then pull it back in for the start, you are going to have a ton of drag in your clutch. My second tip is, if this is your first XC/Harescramble, don't worry too much about the start. You'll have plenty of time to weed through the slower riders in front of you.
Ah! I did miss that little detail didn't I? You're 100% right. Good catch.