SECCA 2024 Rd 1 - Manbone XC Harescramble

[@AIRDOODOO]

Great ride on the H hill eater, waaaay better than the Beta. Hard to believe that was a 5th in C class. I know what I'm buying if I start riding again. How did you feel after the race? Be nice if you could give us a short overview of the ride after.

[@auksmitty]

Thanks! I felt so good after the race, could have done more laps. On the 2T I always felt like I worked so much harder. I should do an overview right after the race, I just always remember the race different than the video, that could be funny though.

[@magoostoybox9643]

Yiiikes, the guy 8:25....was he ok? Looks like he's in a lot of pain.

[@auksmitty]

I saw him with help the next lap, I never heard what happened.

[@basementracer]

Love this, excellent stuff and congrats on the 5th. What bike is that?

[@auksmitty]

2024 Husky FX350,

[@basementracer]

@@auksmitty Love it, FE350 rider myself. That looks like a fun race.

[@bradhanson4803]

Pretty easy riding nice course where is that

[@auksmitty]

This is north Alabama near Florence. I wish the camera did the hills justice.

[@bradhanson4803]

Nice thanks

[@Kolsch221]

Do you use the quick shift on the start? I’m looking at getting this bike, what’s your over all thoughts?

[@auksmitty]

No, not on the start because it’s a dead engine start. The quick shifter only works from 2nd - up. You still need to clutch from 1st to 2nd. Now, you could if you started in 2nd but in my races I’d never need third that quick. Now mid-race the quick shift is great, it’s an instant shift. I love this bike. It’s as nimble as my Beta in the tight woods while having tons of controllable power. This bike makes tough races actually fun! It also does amazing on hills. The downside for me is that I don’t love the start button, I like a more of a button push. This last race I found myself stalling and starting while rolling so maybe I’m just getting used to it. Highly recommend this bike, the exhaust note is great and makes me want to go harder to hear the bark. Ha!

[@Kolsch221]

@@auksmitty I’m getting the factory edition. As for starts I start in second gear. I’ve also heard If you bump the idle up a little bit less flame outs. I might go with the Recluse clutch. Can’t wait to ride it. Awesome videos you have 👍🏻

[@powersportssteve]

I enjoyed it buddy!!! 👌💪🏻

[@auksmitty]

Definitely a fun ride with the group. I hope I didn’t hold you up too bad, I could feel you judging my line choices shaking your head, haha!

[@powersportssteve]

Haha you didn't hold me up at all, and no judging unless it's Adam! Can't wait to do it again. Hopefully I'll have a better mount for the gopro this time and can get some footage of you all if I can keep up!