So I've been watching a few MotoCross / SuperCross events on TV.. I have a question

CBRVFR · 03-24-2007, 07:08 PM

Do these guys shift at all? In the air? Half the time they have their left legs sticking out. How does that work?

phobe · 03-24-2007, 07:53 PM

I think the 450s are basically using 1 or 2 gears for everything but the start.

bda116 · 03-24-2007, 08:22 PM

Supercross is tight enough that they only have to use a gear or two. The outdoor motocross tracks require more shifting and a bunch more speed.
I doubt they ever shift in Arenacross.

smkeatr · 03-24-2007, 10:59 PM

Watch closely, shifting in the air is normal but these guys are so fast, you don't even catch the little things they are doing since they make it look so easy...

nhfirefighter13 · 03-24-2007, 11:14 PM

Bubba is just insane to watch.

smkeatr · 03-25-2007, 06:39 PM

I'm too busy watching Bubba squirrel around so much and practically lose it pretty much all the time to see if he's shifting or not. He's on the ragged edge but I'm sure he's in complete control. I watch a kid at my local track that reminds me of Bubba. Even if he's casing jumps or sideways through the whoops, the kid justs opens it up and rides it out. Fearless.

Shenders1 · 03-26-2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by smkeatr

I'm too busy watching Bubba squirrel around so much and practically lose it pretty much all the time to see if he's shifting or not. He's on the ragged edge but I'm sure he's in complete control. I watch a kid at my local track that reminds me of Bubba. Even if he's casing jumps or sideways through the whoops, the kid justs opens it up and rides it out. Fearless.

Ain't that the truth - Supercross is good stuff at the moment. I almost fell of the front of the recliner watching the Orlando race, 20 minutes of ragged edge stuff.

Too bad Ricky's retiring, he clearly pushes Stewart harder than anyone else.

smkeatr · 03-27-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Shenders1

Ain't that the truth - Supercross is good stuff at the moment. I almost fell of the front of the recliner watching the Orlando race, 20 minutes of ragged edge stuff.

Too bad Ricky's retiring, he clearly pushes Stewart harder than anyone else.

It was even better in person in Orlando.

03-24-2007, 07:08 PM	#1
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,026	So I've been watching a few MotoCross / SuperCross events on TV.. I have a question Do these guys shift at all? In the air? Half the time they have their left legs sticking out. How does that work? __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

03-24-2007, 07:53 PM	#2
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,633	Re: So I've been watching a few MotoCross / SuperCross events on TV.. I have a questi I think the 450s are basically using 1 or 2 gears for everything but the start. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

03-24-2007, 08:22 PM	#3
bda116 Done. Join Date: 12-17-2006 Bike(s): . Posts: 2,113	Re: So I've been watching a few MotoCross / SuperCross events on TV.. I have a questi Supercross is tight enough that they only have to use a gear or two. The outdoor motocross tracks require more shifting and a bunch more speed. I doubt they ever shift in Arenacross. __________________ "Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant. The Koran should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on Earth." - Omar M. Ahmad, founding chairman of CAIR.

03-24-2007, 10:59 PM	#4
smkeatr Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Central Florida Age: 38 Bike(s): 2-06' VT750DC, CRF250R Posts: 219	Re: So I've been watching a few MotoCross / SuperCross events on TV.. I have a questi Watch closely, shifting in the air is normal but these guys are so fast, you don't even catch the little things they are doing since they make it look so easy...

03-24-2007, 11:14 PM	#5
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,028 Images: 58	Re: So I've been watching a few MotoCross / SuperCross events on TV.. I have a questi Bubba is just insane to watch. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

03-25-2007, 06:39 PM	#6
smkeatr Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Central Florida Age: 38 Bike(s): 2-06' VT750DC, CRF250R Posts: 219	Re: So I've been watching a few MotoCross / SuperCross events on TV.. I have a questi I'm too busy watching Bubba squirrel around so much and practically lose it pretty much all the time to see if he's shifting or not. He's on the ragged edge but I'm sure he's in complete control. I watch a kid at my local track that reminds me of Bubba. Even if he's casing jumps or sideways through the whoops, the kid justs opens it up and rides it out. Fearless.

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