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7/21/2014 7:29am
7/21/2014 7:29am
Edited Date/Time
7/23/2014 12:34pm
Why don't we see more privateers pull holeshots. When they do it's very rare. Do they really try to go for the holeshot? I can understand about the privateer 250's motor not pulling as hard as the pro circuit bikes motors for example. But what about the 450's, some of those privateers motors are powerful enough to hang with the factory motors. I was just sitting here pondering why we hardly never ever see some privateers pulling the hollie.
As for Privateers not getting them, I imagine it's a combination of all the bikes offer. Suspension, engine and ignition mapping. And generally speaking, the privateers are privateers for a reason. Not trying to bash them, but if they were top caliber riders, they'd be getting better starts and be on factory bikes. All just my opinion.
The Shop
1.Technique
2. Gate Pick
3. Motor
But the best guys have all three!
It is hard to get a great start from a gate pick outside the top 20 and that's where most of the privateers are.
Almost holeshotted the Open qualifier at mxon last year as well from the outside
& he is a real privateer working during the week
2. Technique, gate, and bike (while important factors) are secondary to mindset.
Imo of course.
Matt Burkeen Muddy Creek Moto 2
Pit Row
I'm not comparing privateers to average Joes, but I think that proper technique plays a huge part off the gate. The same question could be asked "why do some of the same guys routinely get holeshots?"
RIP
https://youtu.be/F23Ti1N10Uo
I pulled a few in my 125 jr days.. Oh shit, i am leading now what..
3:29
OR Larry Ward#10 aboard a MOTOXXX Yamah Yz250F
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