Riding in the sand

JThompson · 03-25-2007, 10:50 PM

Don't worry about the back of the bike snaking
Run your tires soft
Avoid braking; look ahead and just cut back on the throttle
If you have to brake, try to use the rear more than the front otherwise you'll dig in.
Try NOT to brake going down a steep dune. Size it up and choose a suitable gear at the top (first or usually second) and ride down with controlled power. If you back off the power at any time, you'll dig in (gravity) and slide/topple over.
As for SPEED SPEED SPEED - yes, gun it on rutted sandy tracks and don't back off, it's the only way you'll get through.The trick is to be in the right gear so you are always putting down power. You'll find you can ride smoothly up and down the dunes or across bumpy camel grass type terrain at comfortably low speeds as long as you're not trying to do it in too high a gear.

wr250f95 · 05-31-2007, 07:23 PM

my technique: keep your speed up and if you feel like your losing it, keep going and pray

Wopstar · 05-31-2007, 10:52 PM

I love coming into a nice sandy wash after riding up on some gravely trails. My favorite riding spot has a killer windy wash that my buddy and I race each other thru all the time. Fun stuff!!!!

tigmaster · 05-31-2007, 11:40 PM

the first time i rode in sand, it was the wierdest feeling ever. now going sideways across the flats at 60mph is no big deal. it still is funny watching people we take riding try and ride my dirt bike(i am the only dirt biker in our group). ya its funny, but ill admit i was there too at one time.

03-25-2007, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,925 iTrader: (6)	Riding in the sand Don't worry about the back of the bike snaking Run your tires soft Avoid braking; look ahead and just cut back on the throttle If you have to brake, try to use the rear more than the front otherwise you'll dig in. Try NOT to brake going down a steep dune. Size it up and choose a suitable gear at the top (first or usually second) and ride down with controlled power. If you back off the power at any time, you'll dig in (gravity) and slide/topple over. As for SPEED SPEED SPEED - yes, gun it on rutted sandy tracks and don't back off, it's the only way you'll get through.The trick is to be in the right gear so you are always putting down power. You'll find you can ride smoothly up and down the dunes or across bumpy camel grass type terrain at comfortably low speeds as long as you're not trying to do it in too high a gear. __________________ 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

05-31-2007, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,847 iTrader: (1)	my technique: keep your speed up and if you feel like your losing it, keep going and pray __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

05-31-2007, 11:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,530 iTrader: (1)	the first time i rode in sand, it was the wierdest feeling ever. now going sideways across the flats at 60mph is no big deal. it still is funny watching people we take riding try and ride my dirt bike(i am the only dirt biker in our group). ya its funny, but ill admit i was there too at one time. __________________ --'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

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05-31-2007, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wopstar A Rider Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 864 iTrader: (0)	I love coming into a nice sandy wash after riding up on some gravely trails. My favorite riding spot has a killer windy wash that my buddy and I race each other thru all the time. Fun stuff!!!!

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