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I did it once before, and I'm committed to going back this year... I did it on a Honda 450 and it was horrible choice. What do you think would be the ideal bike for a 40+ guy with decent skill?
I did it last year on a Gen 2 Honda 450x, and I’ll be doing it again this year on the same bike. Some bikes could be worse than others, but that type of terrain also beat the piss out of you on anything.
I'm kinda thinking E-start is almost mandatory. People stalling and crashing out on the uphills was a mess. I spent more time than I wanted trying to kick a hot 450. Also think a 250F or a 2T would be plenty of power, the 450 had way to much for that terrain.
350 four stroke or 300 two stroke. Smooth power for the loose rocky climbs. I wouldn't want to be revving a 250f. And yes Estart is huge. A radiator fan would help in the middle of the bottle necks. A recluse helps huge if you don't have Estart. A big tank to avoid pit stops. One year I missed 2nd place in my class by 8 seconds. For you, patience and a good sense of humor. Yell something funny to all the check point workers. It's a really long day out there. Have fun!!!
I did it last year on a 350 sxf.
No issue with the motor / platform. MX suspension, is not desirable ha.
I’d argue XCF suspension would still not be desirable. I would be comfortable going on 350/250f or 300/250 smoker, so long as not a MX smoker
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A few years back, I raced the 50+ Pro/Am on Saturday.. on my GasGas 200... it snowed on Friday and the course was pretty slippery for the first lap on Saturday morning.
I have raced it the last 2 years on a 350xcf it’s been great. I finished 3rd behind an xr400 and xr600 in the B level class last year. A super plush bike with some top end speed helps. I’m doing it again this year on my same bike but I’m trying expert this year. I think I could do best on a 300 2 stroke but this race is less bike more fitness, row number helps and making good passing/line choices.
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