I do some recreational drags up comp hill at Pismo and I found out (with stock gearing) that when I reved up the bike and popped the clutch in 2nd gear it went ***** out! I had to lean a bit over the tank but it stayed down in the dunes. However I did use a smaller sprocket but I didnt like the rev limiter coming on so quick. But everyone is different, your just going to have to try something and if you like it stick with it.

I have seen people rev their bikes up and just before they pop the clutch they bring down the rpms a bit and they bog down.

Hope this helps.