Gary_in_NJ wrote on 06/08/17 at 08:45:15:I always use first (with one exception). Starting off in second requires excessive clutch slippage and the clutch will wear sooner.
My only exception is a gate drop on an MX track. In that case I will do a WOT whole-shot in second allowing me to not shift, or just shift to third, prior to entering the first turn. On a dead start harescramble I will still use first gear because I use the "kick-n-release" method.
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You're pulling holeshots on the Savage?!