Jumping a 2 stroke v. 4 stroke

[Marklx]

I presently own a klx300 with some motor and suspension mods to get it around a track fairly quickly. My jump technique is pretty much just wfo and it jumps flat.

Question is, I'll be buying a new 2 stroke 250(different thread), so was riding a friends cr250r yesterday, and almost looped it everytime I tried to jump. When I wasn't on the gas, I was endoing. Just couldn't keep the thing flat.

I'm guessing I've learned some bad habits on my heavy trail bike, but am bothered by how much difficulty I was having yesterday.

While a lot of it is throttle control and positioning, nothing seemed to click. Where should I start, so I'm not buying a new subframe after my first day out.?

Mark

 

[Anssi]

You should start by practising an easy jump one thousand times on your new bike. You seem to know what you need to (too much throttle->nose high, too little throttle(or, rather, too much deceleration)->nose low), the rest is just repetition.

 

[Marklx]

Anssi,

I had a feeling that would be a big part of the answer. Darn, I guess that means I'll have to be riding a lot more once I get the new machine. Now if I could just decide on yellow or green ? :confused:

Mark

 

[JPIVEY]

Originally posted by Marklx
Anssi,

Now if I could just decide on yellow or green ? :confused:

Mark

Here let me help......ORANGE

 

[Marklx]

Originally posted by JPIVEY



Here let me help......ORANGE

Does that mean it's a blend of Honda and Suzuki? Actually have considered the orange bike, but can't get a good deal on one, and not thrilled with the only local dealer.

Mark

 

[R White]

Originally posted by Marklx
Anssi,

I had a feeling that would be a big part of the answer. Darn, I guess that means I'll have to be riding a lot more once I get the new machine. Now if I could just decide on yellow or green ? :confused:

[/U]


and thats like the worst thing in the world! LOL:p
if only I had it that hard. again LOL

 

[Marklx]

Originally posted by R White
Darn,Iguess that meansI'll have tobe riding a lot more


and thats like the worst thing in the world! LOL:p

Yeah, it's a task, but I'm sure my wife will understand that it is a safety issue, so I've got to ride more ;)

Mark

 

[yardpro]

one big hint. the 2 stroke acceleerated much hader, therefore you tend to be pulling (hanging on)on the bars. when you jump first start jumping with a steady throtle. not accelerating or decelerating. in the air reving =front end up, jamming rear brake =front down.(corrective measures)

 

[Marklx]

Yradpro,

Good point about holding the throttle steady. I'm used to accelerating up the face of jumps with my KLX, which just keeps things flat. When I did the same thing with the cr, well you know what happens when you punch it. Not a pretty sight!

Mark

the bike should arrive this tuesday, and lots of practice will be in order:cool: :cool: