Like the title says, I'm goin to the track for the first time tomorow on my 04' pred 500. I'm just looking for any tips and suggestions whether it be for the pred specifically or just in general.

 

practice a couple of laps so you know how fast you can jump cause i made a mistake thinkin i was gonna go faster than a kfx 400 over a jump and it was one that shoots you way up in the air and i couldn't hit the back brake fast enough to get the front end down and it landed on the grab bar and i hung on a rode outta it but if i fell off i was toast by a wheeler behind me

 

take a few spins around the track as staed earlyer and find out what gear to ride in around it and where you have to shift if you have to once you have that down try to ride faster and faster but as long as your still in control try to make it fun to maybe throw in a wheelie on a stright or something...as long as your not racing just have fun

 

Not sure how familiar you are with the predator; but I found that after taking the z400 on the track, the predator was a little nose heavy on the jumps. Nothing to drastic after you get used to it, but it is something to consider before you go flyin up to the first double [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img].
Also it is a little heavier then most sport quads your used to so watch the cornering till you get used to the weight transfer. Its a little spooky the first few laps but after you get a good feel for the characteristics of the beast then you have to trust in the quad and it will perform for you, as long as you have your suspension set-up right for you. Once you get everything dialed in and set the way you want dont be afraid to see what its got.... I think it will surprise you, evan being heavier then most sport quads. My friend; who is a die-hard Yamadog fan, said it is one of the funnest quads he has ever riddin on the track. Not the fastest, but the funnest. So go out easy and have a good time.

 

thanks for the advice guys, i have never been on a track before so i am just goin out to a open night. any more advice would be greatly appreciated.