I was just doing some searches on the Racing forum and noticed a lot of racers giving great insight on Jumping, Cornering and other aspects of agressive riding.

I thought that it would be good to get some advise from some experienced Sport/Scrambler(or other)riders as to improve riding abilities... There must be techniques that most of us don't think about or are going about it the wrong way.

As for me, I would like to be able to jump my 530lb 4x4 with more confidence. I usually chicken out on steep jumps. Heard so much negative hype about this subject.

Any ideas??

 

PRESS THE RIGHT LEVER!!!!!! (and close your eyes if necessary)

 

I knew you would be the first one with a wise-a$$ remark! Keep that shovel for the mud this spring!!

 

I think the biggest part is learning the "lag" from when you hit the throttle 'til the power hits the ground. On my trike, I gas it and it instantly goes, but on my TBlazer, I hit the throttle a tad earlier exiting corners than I would on my ATC, just so the clutch has time to get the wheels turnin' when I want them to.

 

Xplor
Is there still a lag with the roller clutch? I thought that was supposed to help eliminate that.

I agree with Zorro. Doesn`t everyone ride that way? LOL

98 Scrambler 500
00 Trailblazer 250
See my pics at http://www.picturetrail.com/riskracing

 

EasterEgg, The lag is pretty much gone. Roller did the trick. The only thing missing is a bit of engine compression. The only thing comparable to compression is tapping the brakes before hitting the turn...

Zorro, I think we will start on those spacers soon!

 

Cash in all yer other stuff and go get a 400 or 500 scrambler theres no lag there

 

You're on the money 3tv.With smoothness comes speed.

 

3TV said it, go for smooooth. I used to ride a bike, also. I was no expert and didn't enter any 'official' races, but the easiest guys to beat were the ones who though only pure HP and straight-line acceleration won races.
Experiment with which riding style works for you. Some people are faster slowing down before the turns, making them as square & tight as they can & gassing it, while others are better at swooshing around them. Have someone follow you and ask THEM which way is faster. Sometimes you get the impression of speed when it actually takes you longer around the track.

Jumping advice, hit the gas a little sooner and harder than you think you need to (true in most situations with a Polaris auto), then back off a hair if need be. Also remember there is a lag in backshifting as well, if you run the standard clutch.
If you are afraid you are gonna nose-dive it, keep on the gas, if you feel you are gonna land hard on the rear, hit the brake. Only experience will tell you how much of each you need in a given situation.

 

at the local mx track for the big table tops i pin the throttle then when i get about 5 ft from the base i let off the pin it again at he middle. i land smooth and clear the every time. and grabbing the back brake in the air will put your nose down. pin the throttle in the air will bring the front end up.