Mud racing tips?

[ShiftRacing144]

Ok, so yesterday i raced the Starvation Ridge 12 hr race, and the first couple hours were great, BUT it freakin MONSOONED the last half. so i didnt want to let my teammates down, but i couldnt finish my last lap! I went down, and the mud was so slick, i would try to throttle, and my hand would move, but the throttle wouldnt. I ended up having to call for a rhino to come pick me up and take my to the pits. So, does anyone have any advice for racing in the mud? TIA!

[shelbycobra]

keeping momentum is key like sand. try not to make any sudden movements.

[ShiftRacing144]

keeping momentum is key like sand. try not to make any sudden movements.

hmm.. i never thought of it like that.. Thanks!

[db330]

sit back and let the bike go were it wants

[shelbycobra]

sit back and let the bike go were it wants

exactly. also dont use the front brake that much as it could lock up easier and then you'll go down.

[Jonah52]

just like sand, except wet lol like said let the bike goes where it wants

[ShiftRacing144]

What if the bike wants to shoot into a bunch of rocks? and yes, i NEVER touch my front brake in the sand or mud

[matthew trachsler]

just try and keep her still aim for a spot and head for it stick to a straight line

[ShiftRacing144]

just try and keep her still aim for a spot and head for it stick to a straight line

What about when the mud is really slick and my tires are almost slicks becuase they've been collecting mud? By the way, sorry for asking so many questions, i just want to have an edge at the next muddy race!

[honcrf150]

I suck so much at riding in mud, I avoid it at all costs.

[db330]

What about when the mud is really slick and my tires are almost slicks becuase they've been collecting mud? By the way, sorry for asking so many questions, i just want to have an edge at the next muddy race!

keep your speed up and the muck will fly of the tryes, and when cornering put all your weight on the outside peg to try and get the most out of the rear wheel.

[bots]

get Rhino?

[jleonard]

What everyone else said and (dont stare right in front of your fender) look ahead, sqeeze with your knees and just go.

[ShiftRacing144]

keep your speed up and the muck will fly of the tryes, and when cornering put all your weight on the outside peg to try and get the most out of the rear wheel.

Mmmk, so weight the outside peg while turning, should i put my foot down just like a regular turn?

get Rhino?

The people that own the land have a Yamaha Rhino that will come and pick up dead bikes/injured people. My bike was not running right, and i was getting to the point where i couldn't ride anymore.

What everyone else said and (dont stare right in front of your fender) look ahead, sqeeze with your knees and just go.

Good advice, i've been working at looking ahead and the day we got back, we ordered grip tape for the shrouds and stuff, so it'll help me grip the frame and shrouds.

Thanks guys!

[941MXVET]

Spray the undersides of your fenders, skid plates, and tires with Pam no stick cooking spray. Just try to keep it off your breaks!

[ShiftRacing144]

Spray the undersides of your fenders, skid plates, and tires with Pam no stick cooking spray. Just try to keep it off your breaks!

Hmm.. we tried WD-40, does Pam work better?

[CTMX]

I'd look into getting some of that foam for the radiators. They sell 2 thin pieces for the front of the radiators just like the skidplate foam that way the mud collects on the foam and can you pull it off half way through. skidplate foam also helps not collect mud.

I would think having fresh tires would be a big advantage to have, and ones designed for mud and soft stuff even better. If you can only get one I'd go for the front myself unless the rear is really worn down.

Good googles with a full load of tearoffs and maybe a towel or 2 to wipe. I have a pair of snowboard gloves that have little squeegies on the index fingers and I bet something like that would work good.

Be smooth and steady like others said and let the bike move around. Plan your lines good so you don't get stuck or hung up behind others

[ShiftRacing144]

I'd look into getting some of that foam for the radiators. They sell 2 thin pieces for the front of the radiators just like the skidplate foam that way the mud collects on the foam and can you pull it off half way through. skidplate foam also helps not collect mud.

I would think having fresh tires would be a big advantage to have, and ones designed for mud and soft stuff even better. If you can only get one I'd go for the front myself unless the rear is really worn down.

Good googles with a full load of tearoffs and maybe a towel or 2 to wipe. I have a pair of snowboard gloves that have little squeegies on the index fingers and I bet something like that would work good.

Be smooth and steady like others said and let the bike move around. Plan your lines good so you don't get stuck or hung up behind others

I've heard about those, but havent read any reviews about them. Are they any good? I do need tires, my current ones are mad for hard terrain, which may have been half my problem. I have great goggles, but i use roll offs instead of tearoffs. Are the tearoffs better? I have heard about those gloves, and they sound like a good idea. Would they gather mud as fast as regualr gloves?

[mac583]

I put some time in on my track the other day after about 3 days of consistant rain. Now I'm no expert on mud riding but I found that it was best if I got up on the tank and kept most my weight in the center of the bike. Also try not to steer too much with your front wheel and steer more with the whole bike and like the other guys said just keep your weight on the pegs. That seemed to work pretty well for me and maybe some guys back me up on this or correct me if I'm wrong.

[941MXVET]

Hmm.. we tried WD-40, does Pam work better?

I think so, but WD-40 should work as well.