Riding Fast in the mud

JThompson · 03-22-2007, 05:52 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!

tigmaster · 03-23-2007, 05:42 PM

I look forward to trying these techniques out. I hate riding in the mud, it just throws my rear around especially in heavily rutted trails and tracks. I would really like to perfect my mud riding skills because I sure hate hitting a land ramp at 40mph only to get the back of my bike pulled side ways, not a good feeling.

JThompson · 03-23-2007, 10:05 PM

There are times you just have to do it! Like those long enduros and you dont want to miss a race and they say its still on. Plus riding in the mud can be fun sometimes when done right

turtlemann14 · 02-18-2008, 08:07 PM

i needed this article about 4 day ago... lol

tigmaster · 02-18-2008, 08:44 PM

Well, that was satisfying looking back at my old posts. How I was like, I am not good riding in the mud and now it is a joke and super easy.

JThompson · 02-18-2008, 11:34 PM

Thats great tig. Glad i was able to help ya out

tigmaster · 02-19-2008, 05:21 AM

Ya, it has definitely become second nature now.

tjscott2012 · 02-19-2008, 05:02 PM

i learned how to ride "in" the mud.

JThompson · 02-19-2008, 05:07 PM

you rode "in" mud?

turtlemann14 · 02-19-2008, 06:29 PM

i think "on" would be a more correct word there

03-22-2007, 05:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,609	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

03-23-2007, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,229	I look forward to trying these techniques out. I hate riding in the mud, it just throws my rear around especially in heavily rutted trails and tracks. I would really like to perfect my mud riding skills because I sure hate hitting a land ramp at 40mph only to get the back of my bike pulled side ways, not a good feeling. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

03-23-2007, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,609	There are times you just have to do it! Like those long enduros and you dont want to miss a race and they say its still on. Plus riding in the mud can be fun sometimes when done right __________________ 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

02-18-2008, 08:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,691	i needed this article about 4 day ago... lol __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Kawasaki z1 900 1973 rake extended, big bore block 1127cc, carbs, straight pipe exhaust, coils, and new paint job Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

02-18-2008, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,229	Well, that was satisfying looking back at my old posts. How I was like, I am not good riding in the mud and now it is a joke and super easy. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

02-18-2008, 11:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,609	Thats great tig. Glad i was able to help ya out __________________ 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

02-19-2008, 05:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,229	Ya, it has definitely become second nature now. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

02-19-2008, 05:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,193	i learned how to ride "in" the mud. __________________ This is my signature. Its awesome

02-19-2008, 05:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,609	you rode "in" mud? __________________ 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

02-19-2008, 06:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,691	i think "on" would be a more correct word there __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Kawasaki z1 900 1973 rake extended, big bore block 1127cc, carbs, straight pipe exhaust, coils, and new paint job Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

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