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Old 11-08-2003, 02:00 PM
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I borrowed a set of 20" Razr II's on 9" beadlocks from DHP400 after he insisted that I would not believe how different the feel was. I wondered about extra wheel spin, but I never noticed it. After riding our track yesterday on the 22" XCT's, and then this morning on the 20" Razr's... I am convinced that 20" tires are the way to go for GNCC style riding on the V. In the places that I did alot of 2 wheeling with the 22's in corners the V just sucked it up with the 20's. I just felt the V was more stable. I could carry alot more speed through the corners, and I could break them loose much easier. Hey Doug, I think I need to try them one more time before I bring them home.......[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old 11-08-2003, 02:07 PM
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What size does he have in the front. I'm looking at getting the Razor II on Baja rims this winter for next season. But as it sounds, it looks like I will get the 20" instead of the 22". But does he still run the 22" in the front, and what is his back spacing on the front rims. I was thinking of going to the 4+1 to get my front to about 46" wide.
 
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Old 11-08-2003, 02:19 PM
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Any acceleration differences with the 20's?
 
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Old 11-08-2003, 02:34 PM
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He is still running stock rims on the front with 22" Razr II's tried to get me to try them to, but I never. He says that the steering is more precise(for him). I did love those 20's on the back though. I noticed no difference on exceleration at all..Hey GE you widen that bike it may be you a cluncking those tree's next year, and that is exactly what I will have next year..20's on Baja rims.
 
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Old 11-08-2003, 02:57 PM
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I don't want to make it wider, I want it narrower. Stock is 47" in the front, and I want to put it to 46". There were some tuff area's to get through with the V in stock width in the front. I think if I can get it to 46" I will be able to go faster on those tight trails. Maybe next year I will be in front of you.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old 11-08-2003, 06:53 PM
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I too am running 20" ITP XCR-03s in the rear and 21" ITP XCRs in the front on T-9s.....very happy
with the way it handles now....not as much side wall flex and I feel it gets out of the hole better.
May play with the fronts though as it seems to wash out a little more than withs the 22"s
 
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Old 11-09-2003, 06:58 PM
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Hey Doug you can come get your tires... I don't think I will be needing them for about 8 weeks after today. Hit a tree and went bouncing off down the trial.... broke my collar bone in 3 places.
 
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I feel for ya man! Just dont quit on me now...ok? So since your down, you gonna let me keep your V on its regular trail rides?
 
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I feel for you TRX, did my shoulder in when I was 18. Keep your head high, and hope you won't stop racing. I look forward to seeing you at the GNCC races.
 
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Old 11-09-2003, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by: DHP400ex
I feel for ya man! Just dont quit on me now...ok? So since your down, you gonna let me keep your V on its regular trail rides?

You seen it do you think it is ready to go?
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