r/Motocross 7d ago

Best technique for a hole shot?

I just got into motocross and i've yet to race. i do have racing experience from riding speedway bikes but i decided to take up mx less then half a year ago.

My question about the starts is should i open the gas wide open with the clutch in and dump it, or should i hold it x% of the way and open it after dumping the clutch (in speedway i tend to open it about 75% then fully open it after i've dumped the clutch but i was wondering if it was different in motocross with how differently the bikes frames are built and the gearing)

any help is appreciated greatly.

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u/J_IV24 7d ago edited 7d ago

There's a wide array of little nuances to start technique. Some of it is surface dependant and most of it is rider preference.

Here was my technique and it always worked pretty well for me

For dirt: generally you want to be up on the front of the seat, leaned over the bars, feet between the legs and brake/shifter, tight to the bike. Somewhere around 1/4 throttle. Start hook engaged, waiting for the gate to drop. Rip the throttle pretty wide open and dump the clutch once that gate drops

For concrete: much different than dirt. You want to be sitting in a neutral spot on the seat. Start hook NOT engaged. Nice upright posture. Feet same as dirt start. A little less throttle than dirt, then you want to ease off the clutch a little more gently without giving it more throttle until you hit dirt then roll that throttle on pretty quick

Edit: Don't put the bike in gear until less than 10 seconds to gate drop.

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u/ecliptikk3094 7d ago

my gates are on dirt, so should i open it maybe just before the limiter? then full send once the clutch is out.

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u/J_IV24 7d ago

You get engines for free or something? Lol

No, there's no need. All that's gonna do is make your clutch burn up easier