beta_basher Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 i was wondering what is the best gear to use on a beta zero, i usualy use 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocky Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Neutral Sorry... Couldn't resist myself. Try 2nd for most stuff and 3rd where its very slippery and don't be scared to let some air out of those tyres when its slippery too. At the end of the day... whatever works for you but ballance and control is what its all about. (wish I had some ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 I've never ridden a zero but I allways get stuck for which gear to use and I find that on most trials unless it is slippery it is best to use a low gear, on most trials I use first for atleast 8 of the 10 sections. It all depends on the section, and your riding style I suppose. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonsurge Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 It does depend on the section and how your bike's geared but the vast majority of clubman level sections can (and probably should) be ridden in 1st. I learned that lesson after several trials worth of fives due to stalls and missed flags (usually because of a combination of poor clutch technique and too much momentum.) I'll use second if there's a big step or steep climb, maybe 3rd if the climb is long and slippery. The rest of the time it's 1st all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 1st until your really comfortable with the clutch and throttle control, then move up to most stuff in 2nd with 3rd for the loooong sliippppy climbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta_basher Posted November 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 in first and second when im practicing moving about the engin screems at high revs straght away thats why i use 3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 It's the same for me, I allways use higher gear when practicing, but in a trial you will be in a proper section and so stuff will be happening much too fast in second if you are surrounded by unfamiliar rocks and stuff. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis_gasgas Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Thats the whole point of the lower gears they respond /accelerate quicker than the higher ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrc1 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Depends on your location: oop north first gear, down south fourth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 First will be loud and annoying if you're not very comfortable with clutching it 75% of the time. Plus on those older bikes, I think the first is much slower than the new ones. I know my gasser's first is very fast, but I like it cause it does everything without a shift lol. Second is probably the best for you unless your doing a big hit, long climb, or some other uber trick that involves a lotta motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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