Front Wheel Wash Out !!!

[Yaktoe]

Hey guys ... i was racing saturday on an extremely wet track ... they totally soaked it .. i was in the first race of the night ... and i crashed due to the front wheel washing out .... SO now my question .... what can i do to prevent this from happening ... or are there any tire suggestions like what kind of tire is good and how much pressure ... i am running like 13 - 15 right now ... thanxx in advance .... and the belly flop i did was priceless too bad i didnt get a pick of that....hehe and if there is a thread about this .... im sorry for posting

 

[adam728]

What tire are you running now?
What kind of dirt was the track surface?
Is your suspension setup correctly?
What is your body positioning when cornering?
There are many variables involved here!

For a starter, if I am going on a ride and know it will be slick (or if I am running my dual sport tires) I'll let the front tire down to 11-12 psi and run the rear at 16 psi or so. With my setup and riding style it works well, I can much better handle the rear end sliding out than the front. My goal isn't usually ultimate speed though, just staying off the ground and having fun.

 

[Danman]

Make sure you sag is set correctly and the forks are not to soft. Once you get those down work on tuning the air pressure. Then if that does not work try changing the tire that matches your terrain.

 

[High Lord Gomer]

For me, the front end washing out is usually because I did not put enough weight on the front (not far enough forward). When people get nervous about the front washing out, the tendency is to get farther back away fron the expected crash...ironically, this makes it even more likely to happen.

Adam...I don't know about dual-sport tires, but I never run more than 14 (normally 12) in the rear with an MX tire.

 

[dezryder]

For me, the front end washing out is usually because I did not put enough weight on the front (not far enough forward). When people get nervous about the front washing out, the tendency is to get farther back away fron the expected crash...ironically, this makes it even more likely to happen.

Adam...I don't know about dual-sport tires, but I never run more than 14 (normally 12) in the rear with an MX tire.

I've always went on the lower side unless brutal rocks. Usually 12 front and 10-12 rear. Luckily I can say that I've never pinched a tube and got a flat! Forty some years and still going. :)

 

[High Lord Gomer]

Almost all of my pinch flats have been..........during mounting! :)

 

[robwbright]

For me, the front end washing out is usually because I did not put enough weight on the front (not far enough forward). When people get nervous about the front washing out, the tendency is to get farther back away fron the expected crash...ironically, this makes it even more likely to happen.

Yep. Been there - a LOT.

 

[Dave.Smith]

Almost all of my pinch flats have been..........during mounting! :)

Me too and usually when I'm showing someone how (not) to change a tire.

 

[Josherichy]

i love the DUNLOP D742 FRONT TIRE for me it hooks up good in dirt and in mud

 

[trakkerman]

I had a similar experience two weeks ago. The turns usually have a couple well developed lines with ruts or berms. This time it was groomed flat and wet. Some turns were a little off camber. My front kept washing until I started weighting the outside footpeg. What a difference. I guess I get lazy when there is a rut to ride in.

 

[mx966]

wash out

move up on the seat and get on the gas! :ride: