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c-152:
I lift wieghts about three times a week.  I am a wrestling coach so it is easy for me to find the time to lift with the kids.  I took a broom stick and cut it about 1 1/2 ft long and drilled a hole in the center with a string going through the hole.  I then attached wieghts to it.  I roll it up and unroll it about fifteen times every time I lift.  That has helped a lot.  I also waterski which does wonders to improve grip.

raredesign:

--- Quote from: c-152 on February 06, 2007, 02:13:18 PM ---I lift wieghts about three times a week.  I am a wrestling coach so it is easy for me to find the time to lift with the kids.  I took a broom stick and cut it about 1 1/2 ft long and drilled a hole in the center with a string going through the hole.  I then attached wieghts to it.  I roll it up and unroll it about fifteen times every time I lift.  That has helped a lot.  I also waterski which does wonders to improve grip.

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I have actually heard alot of good with that tip...I will have to try it...

steve1965:
I was using the clutch all the time when I started riding the K5 and after about 4 hours I was getting very tired. The guy I ride with said he never uses the clutch except to start or stop. I have been doing it that way since then and have found I can ride longer without getting tired. He has not had any trouble yet and I think it is much smother when done correctly. But like everyone has said it tends to be a preference thing for most.

blackkx:
 Shifting without the clutch seemed like a good idea but i think i will stick with using it in the woods but the next time i hit the track im gonna try the no clutch idea just to se how much that effects arm pump , seems that i only really get it when on the track .  :| :|

maddoggy:
hey guy's, I'm new to this site but have been a mechanic for 16 years. when it comes to clutching or not clutching, it all has to do with gear meshing. if you chop the throttle and shift the gears will either mesh and go right in or they will grind. the same thing can happen when using the clutch. hope this helps :-)

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