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JThompson · 03-22-2007, 06:52 AM

The first fundamental for going fast in the mud is to ride towards the rear of the motorcycle. That way the front end is light and you can let it be your rudder, don’t worry if it wanders a little bit, just keep a loose grip and hang on tight with your knees. Most people dread the mud and that’s the number one reason they do so poorly in it. Always have a good attitude towards the slop; I mean, everybody’s gotta’ ride in it so you may as well have fun! The first fundamental for going fast in the mud is to ride towards the rear of the motorcycle. That way the front end is light and you can let it be your rudder, don’t worry if it wanders a little bit, just keep a loose grip and hang on tight with your knees. Always keep your momentum in the mud. Look for wide outside lines that allow you to maintain speed when exiting turns. Don’t follow other riders too closely and stay clear of the roost. They may get stuck and force you to come to a stop. Another trick is to square the corners when the normal lines become very rutted and slow. Enter wide, keep your momentum up and brake as little as possible. Drive to the inside cutting across the ruts on this faster new line. Look for spots on the track where no one is riding. Most of the time that’s where you want to be. Let me know how you do!

03-22-2007, 06:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,819	Riding Fast in the mud The first fundamental for going fast in the mud is to ride towards the rear of the motorcycle. That way the front end is light and you can let it be your rudder, don’t worry if it wanders a little bit, just keep a loose grip and hang on tight with your knees. Most people dread the mud and that’s the number one reason they do so poorly in it. Always have a good attitude towards the slop; I mean, everybody’s gotta’ ride in it so you may as well have fun! The first fundamental for going fast in the mud is to ride towards the rear of the motorcycle. That way the front end is light and you can let it be your rudder, don’t worry if it wanders a little bit, just keep a loose grip and hang on tight with your knees. Always keep your momentum in the mud. Look for wide outside lines that allow you to maintain speed when exiting turns. Don’t follow other riders too closely and stay clear of the roost. They may get stuck and force you to come to a stop. Another trick is to square the corners when the normal lines become very rutted and slow. Enter wide, keep your momentum up and brake as little as possible. Drive to the inside cutting across the ruts on this faster new line. Look for spots on the track where no one is riding. Most of the time that’s where you want to be. Let me know how you do! __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

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