Who runs Holeshot XCT's???
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Who runs Holeshot XCT's???
I had not run XCT's for quiet a few years. I always felt a little tall and tippy running them, so for recreational riding I have been using the shorter Holeshot XC's. But, XCT's are the hot setup for desert racing, so I thought I would give them a try on the 450R. They are mounted on ITP Baja rims. This rim/tire combination widens the rear by +3" and the front by +2". (Any added stability, is very welcome!) Also, seems like the tires are made of a softer rubber, than I remember from the old days???
Anyway, I am getting almost 6" of clearance underneath my DG Baja swingarm skid plate! I have not noticed that the bike feels particularly tall or tippy, even though I have not yet widened the front end. I am however getting a serious amount of headshake, maybe from unbalanced tires??? I do have a Denton steering stabilizer that I have not yet installed, so that might help. The 450 is geared tall, so I am going to need some gearing changes too.
Anyway, I am getting almost 6" of clearance underneath my DG Baja swingarm skid plate! I have not noticed that the bike feels particularly tall or tippy, even though I have not yet widened the front end. I am however getting a serious amount of headshake, maybe from unbalanced tires??? I do have a Denton steering stabilizer that I have not yet installed, so that might help. The 450 is geared tall, so I am going to need some gearing changes too.
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Who runs Holeshot XCT's???
I basicly only ride trails,,,most of which were probably better suited for a 4x4 quad. (the more difficult,,,the better)
Bouncing off rocks all the time.
When I went to the 22" xct's I noticed a huge difference. I dont go thru as many skidplates,,,thats for sure.
I really like the 6-ply and the larger tires seem to handle the rough terrain a lot better.
I would reccomend them to anyone for trailriding. I love mine.
Oh,,,and they do seem soft,,,,but they also seem to be lasting better than I had expected
Bouncing off rocks all the time.
When I went to the 22" xct's I noticed a huge difference. I dont go thru as many skidplates,,,thats for sure.
I really like the 6-ply and the larger tires seem to handle the rough terrain a lot better.
I would reccomend them to anyone for trailriding. I love mine.
Oh,,,and they do seem soft,,,,but they also seem to be lasting better than I had expected
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Who runs Holeshot XCT's???
I put them on my Blaster and love them but I need a bit more power to push them or perhaps add a couple teeth to my sproket as suggested. I do a lot of varied riding and these things are really good in all conditions so far, and wear nicely. I was surprised at how well they climb up sandy loose hills.
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Who runs Holeshot XCT's???
Originally posted by: reconranger
That is a lot of tire for the little Blaster!
That is a lot of tire for the little Blaster!
so, reconranger, you've got 6in of clearence with these tires/wheels?! i was thinking about getting the same combination to have more clearence. however, i just ordered a Pro-Tect stainless steel skid to replace the (now) trashed baja... hopefully the tires and better skid plate will make a nice difference on the trails.
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