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Both feet on the ground?
Left foot on the shifter?
Left leg in front of the shifter?
3rd gear no shift?
Let's hear it. What works for you?
Left foot on the shifter?
Left leg in front of the shifter?
3rd gear no shift?
Let's hear it. What works for you?
If you can get any amount of momentum built up before itdrops then you have a huge advantage, even though it is kind of frowned upon.
I saw one rider actually have a friend spin his tire a little bit to get it dug into the ground. That looked like a good idea.
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I may not be very fast speed wise but I get the holeshot 95% of the time.
I start in first gear with my left foot down, right foot on the peg.
I power shift all the way (don't cut the throttle between gears).
When starting on a cement starting pad I put a bit of dirt under and in front of my back tire so that I don't wheelie off the the line.
Works for me
Both feet on the ground
2nd gear
Clutch let out to the point I feel the bike want to go away
Both feet infront of the pegs to keep the bike at its place and tiny pressure on the front break
Look to the gate next to me since it's easier to se movement from the side. Have also tried look at that little thing that looks like a T that holds the gate up on som gates but never really liked it.
Good reactions
2nd gear.
Let the clutch out until it wants to pull and apply pressure to front brake.
Have your body in a forward position.
1/2 to 3/4 throttle.
When the gate drops, release clutch and open up the throttle!
Be sure to squeeze the bike with your legs to help keep it straight.
Other things to note: As you probably know, this is for dirt or high-traction concrete, smooth concrete is completely different. Pack your gate well. A holeshot device helps a lot. I always look at the first corner a few races before and find the best line then pick my gate to set me up for that. Each track is different but I usually go on the very inside so I am the one to push everyone out. In the end, it really is what works best for you. Good luck!
Paw Paw
Here is a video link to Ricky's starting technique that Fox Racing did a while back as part of their RCU series.
Pit Row
When the banner drops, I push forward with my left leg to get the bike moving, while I simultaneously kick start the bike. Then dump the clutch and hold it wide open all the way down the bomb.
In a perfect scenario the bike starts first kick, and I get clean air all the way down the bomb. If not, then I'm riding in blinding dust all the way down the bomb.
(Oh, you were talking motocross starts? my bad.
My body is neutral and relaxed, but after the gate drops, I squeeze the bike with my legs and lean forward. The most important thing is to play with your clutch and listen to the bike, so the engine is always in perfect powerband. No luck with over-reving. Since the multiple champion of my country learned me this, I've been getting great starts lately.
holding the clutch to where it starts to grab and the front brake so i dont creep
on dirt leaning forward on concrete sitting straight
Both feet down, second gear, warm the tire, and I keep my brake and clutch engaged almost to the same degree, and let them both out simultaneously.
And you would be shocked what not pussing out will do...good for 2 or 3 spots every time
Dirt: 2nd gear, Two feet down, get way up on tank, squeeze bike. 3/4 throttle when card goes sideways full when it drops. Smooth shift points, power down and the best man gets to the corner first.
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