Getting off the line..... #72

NBs996 · 31-Mar-2009, 23:06

I know nufink, I'm just a retired old has-been.

Whatever you do, DON'T STALL!
Stalling off the lights is imho the single most dangerous thing you can do in bike racing... I know, I've done it, I filled my pants!

Chris Wood · 31-Mar-2009, 23:16

Smooth throttle, smooth clutch. Do not dump the clutch, wheelies or stall will result. Antonye was the best starter I saw.?? Ask him for the secret?!
Nick, your post above is class:LOL:

antonye · 31-Mar-2009, 23:53

You're too kind Christopher

There is no magic; I always used to hold the bike on the biting point then feed in the power as you let the clutch go out. None of this "rev it to 10,000 and dump the clutch" nonsense.

Just get out there and practise to find what's best for you.

Once you've done that you can then work on watching the lights and blanking out everything else that is going on around you to get a perfect start.

I blame a misspent youth at the Traffic Light Grand Prix

bradders · 31-Mar-2009, 23:58

throttle to the stop and dump the clutch - easy

and when the bike veers left, right, up and down and your feet come off the pegs keep it pinned!!

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31-Mar-2009, 23:06	#1
NBs996 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,728 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The deep south Mood: I love my 996 xxx I know nufink, I'm just a retired old has-been. Whatever you do, DON'T STALL! Stalling off the lights is imho the single most dangerous thing you can do in bike racing... I know, I've done it, I filled my pants! Reply

31-Mar-2009, 23:16	#2
Chris Wood Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: 916 Senna, 748RS Corse, 1098s Race Posts: 2,816 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Adelaide...yup!! Mood: walking on sunshine..... Smooth throttle, smooth clutch. Do not dump the clutch, wheelies or stall will result. Antonye was the best starter I saw.?? Ask him for the secret?! Nick, your post above is class:LOL: Reply

31-Mar-2009, 23:58	#4
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... throttle to the stop and dump the clutch - easy and when the bike veers left, right, up and down and your feet come off the pegs keep it pinned!! Reply