View Single Post
  #13  
Old 12-08-2013, 01:35 AM
REVERUP's Avatar
REVERUP REVERUP is offline
Gold Level Site Supporter
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bonney Lake, Washington USA
Posts: 1,269
Default

We have lots of wet ridding and racing practice around here. if you don't ride in the rain in Washington you don't ride.

Your prep: Dual pane goggle lenses and good ol fashion turtle wax. Provides a protective layer and muddy water beads up. Not a fan of Rainx as it adds a rainbow hue to the vision. Always have extra set of goggles and gloves in the pits and a wipe rag. Duct tape around the top of your boots to keep excess mud and water out if you aren't wearing over the boot pants.

Bike prep: Lower tire pressure, Foam in the skid plate, Elephant ears. Nylons over radiators for thick gumbo mud races. Stiffen suspension compression a couple clicks for the additional weight your bike and you will gain. Carb vent lines etc..

Racing: Be smart, make the right line decisions when the going gets tough. Momentum is your friend. Even if you have to stop for a second or two to servey the situation the time and energy saved will be well worth the couple seconds lost. Don't ride on someone's rear tires roost. Be aggressive and in the passing lane when approaching another racer.

Have fun.
Roscoe
__________________

Huge thanks: GAS GAS OFFROAD US, Skagit Powersports, Cycle Gear, LTRacing, Scorpion Racing, users of GasGasrider.org, and CFMC!
Reply With Quote