cross country tips anyone....?

[darealblaster]

I want to start cross country racing in my first race i didnt do too bad but im looking for any tips from anyone who knows, september 21 is the next race and im hoping to go if my dad can do the trip so if anyone can help me with tips i would appreciate, tips like what new mods i have to do to my blaster,handling, the takeoff,stuff like that.. thank youI:I

 

[blaster195]

http://www.blasterforum.com/racing/493-cross-country.html check that thread out

 

[ruthless_one3k]

judging from the pic in your sig you havent flipped your front wheels yet. flip them around backwards and put them on the oposite sides (to keep the tred going the right direction) that will gain you a few inches in width and make it handle alot better (Note: this dose not work with disc brakes without relocating the valve stem do to clearence issues but drum brakes pose no problems)

 

[darealblaster]

alright! thank you guys!

 

[MXmaineiac67]

take the brakes off so you cant slow down LOL

i'd help you but, i race motocross and its soo much different. i'd like to get a banshee and do XC though, i'm sure its a load of fun

 

[darealblaster]

lol love the idea of take off the brakes haha funny but what happens when the race is over? lol

 

[timsyfz]

lol love the idea of take off the brakes haha funny but what happens when the race is over?

Downshift and then use your feet "Fred Flinstone" like ! !

 

[Valhalla]

larger fuel tanks help in XC. your blaster will eat tons more gas compared to 4-pokes so you need to keep an eye on it a little closer.

 

[blasterman312]

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.....DO IT IN THE NEIGHBOURS YARD INSTEAD!

install jet engine
install parachute to bike and rider
do not push red button until absolutely ready
hold on for the love of god!!!!

 

[blasterjarred]

u can change gearing to gain more top end

 

[blasterman312]

u can change gearing to gain more top end

the front and rear sprockets he means, 12|42 gearing for acceleration and 14|38 for SPEEEEEDDDDD!!!!!

 

[darealblaster]

lol love the jet engine idea hahahaha that with no brakes lol, but thanks you guy's for the tips much appreciated

 

[B14573r]

judging from the pic in your sig you havent flipped your front wheels yet. flip them around backwards and put them on the oposite sides (to keep the tred going the right direction) that will gain you a few inches in width and make it handle alot better (Note: this dose not work with disc brakes without relocating the valve stem do to clearence issues but drum brakes pose no problems)

idk if you realize but flipping the rims may widen your stance, but it increases bump steer and your likeness that you will bend your rim. Especially for xcountry i would not flip your rims

 

[ruthless_one3k]

I'm sorry but the bump steer thing doesn't make any sense to me. Because your not changing the suspension geometry between the steering knuckle on the spindle and the steering stem or the A-arms, therefore even when the suspension is at "full bump" the degree of bump steer in the suspension does not change due to the wider wheel stance. Not to mention he's riding xc not road racing the rough terrain causes changes in the bump steer angle almost constantly and bump steer on a blaster is so little that you cant even notice it anyway.
As far as bending the rim he has a point. it does increase the stress asserted on the center of the outside rim during a turn, but as long as you don't weigh 5000 lbs and you dont hit anything, your rim will hold up just fine. I flipped mine the day I bought it and have had them that way ever since with no problems (except it hits my fender wells when I load it in my truck) and I trail ride pretty aggressivly over lots of roots and rocks. Good luck in your races

 

[xcrunner]

I wouldn't really call it bump-steer either.. IMO wider offset rims will give more feedback thru the bars. For example, you hit a root and the bars try to snatch out your hand.. That force would be greater with the flipped rims or spacers... A steering stabilizer would probably offset it tho, but I wouldn't want that extra width for xc anyway. Once you've tagged a few trees WFO you want the least amount of width you can get.=))

 

[FASTANDSTUPID]

One thing I always try to remember is carry your speed, and stay consistent. If you run up to every obstacle at full speed then you have to jam on the brakes you will lose more time trying to regain your speed.

 

[xcrunner]

^^^ True.. I noticed that with a lot of people I get behind, they are either WOT or stabbing the brakes right at a turn and not gaining any ground from me.. Riding that way will only tire you out quicker and make you inconsistent..
Try to hold back and ride at about 75%-80% of your ability, you'll be a lot smoother.B-)

 

[REEDracing94]

stabilizers get rid of the jerkin of ur bars

 

[coreyownz]

in xc its mostly acceleration so if anything a smaller sprocket.. u gotta learn to read the ruts and there direction if u can ride the track b4 to try and find a nice line

 

[REEDracing94]

somtimes u have a parade lap somtimes u dont..... somtimes it dosnt matter tho because the ruts get worse as the race goes on