I rode my first wheelie last night...
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I rode my first wheelie last night...
And let me tell you it felt right so I just went for it. I was up about 3-3 1/2 feet up and rode it for about 20 to 30 yards. It started to get a little squirely at the end so I set it down.
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (UNDER PRESSURE)
I remember the first time I tried a wheelie on my dirt bike... I just revved it up and dumped the clutch. LoL.. bad move, the bike flipped over on top of me! Haha
I'm much better now, but that's on a dirt bike, I can only imagine it's much harder on a street bike because of the weight.
I'm much better now, but that's on a dirt bike, I can only imagine it's much harder on a street bike because of the weight.
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (EJ1 wilcox)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EJ1 wilcox »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I remember the first time I tried a wheelie on my dirt bike... I just revved it up and dumped the clutch. LoL.. bad move, the bike flipped over on top of me! Haha
I'm much better now, but that's on a dirt bike, I can only imagine it's much harder on a street bike because of the weight. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually it's not that hard at all, the bike will pick it self up just start at low rpm's and slipping the clutch so that you won't loop it, if it doesn't come up then just give it a little more throttle, wash, rinse, and repeat
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I'm much better now, but that's on a dirt bike, I can only imagine it's much harder on a street bike because of the weight. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually it's not that hard at all, the bike will pick it self up just start at low rpm's and slipping the clutch so that you won't loop it, if it doesn't come up then just give it a little more throttle, wash, rinse, and repeat
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (UNDER PRESSURE)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by UNDER PRESSURE »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah it kinda felt scarry but I just kept on the throttle. </TD></TR></TABLE>
lol, when in doubt gas it...
</TD></TR></TABLE>lol, when in doubt gas it...
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (georgiajdm)
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lol, when in doubt gas it...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hahahaha... I've been able to get it up and go about a few feet but just haven't been able to do it for that long, the time felt right so I went for it and it paid off.
lol, when in doubt gas it...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hahahaha... I've been able to get it up and go about a few feet but just haven't been able to do it for that long, the time felt right so I went for it and it paid off.
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (MSchu)
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That's awesome.
</TD></TR></TABLE>That's awesome.
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (UNDER PRESSURE)
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Looked like me the other night after a pothole and tirespin.
Frame sliders, and cages are your friend.
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Looked like me the other night after a pothole and tirespin.
Frame sliders, and cages are your friend.
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (4-ageTOg63)
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Looked like me the other night after a pothole and tirespin. Frame sliders, and cages are your friend. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Wow that's scary.
Looked like me the other night after a pothole and tirespin.
Frame sliders, and cages are your friend. </TD></TR></TABLE>Wow that's scary.
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (MSchu)
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Jazzies pull better wheelies?
J/K, I got your point when I first saw the pics. At first I though it was the same guy .
Jazzies pull better wheelies?
J/K, I got your point when I first saw the pics. At first I though it was the same guy .
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (g_man80)
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Jazzy's pull better wheelies?
J/K, I got your point when I first saw the pics. At first I though it was the same guy .</TD></TR></TABLE>
Me too.
Jazzy's pull better wheelies?
J/K, I got your point when I first saw the pics. At first I though it was the same guy .</TD></TR></TABLE>
Me too.
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (UNDER PRESSURE)
Your doing first gears right? Man i tried 1 gears and i dont like them too much. Now i am doing them in 2nd. much better imo. be safe out there and wear your gear
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (RC211V)
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I hear you.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I hear you.
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (RC211V)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RC211V »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Your doing first gears right? Man i tried 1 gears and i dont like them too much. Now i am doing them in 2nd. much better imo. </TD></TR></TABLE>
They both have their pros and cons. 1st has limitations on how fast you are going (which is a plus) the downside to 1st gear, is the throttle is a lot more twitchy, and there is way more engine breaking (which can put you in a world of hurt if you don't know how to use it) 2nd gear is good because the power is a lot smoother, but then again you are going that much faster in 2nd, and will hurt more if you eat it.
They both have their pros and cons. 1st has limitations on how fast you are going (which is a plus) the downside to 1st gear, is the throttle is a lot more twitchy, and there is way more engine breaking (which can put you in a world of hurt if you don't know how to use it) 2nd gear is good because the power is a lot smoother, but then again you are going that much faster in 2nd, and will hurt more if you eat it.
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (Stewie)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stewie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">he looks like he's 10' in the air</TD></TR></TABLE>
the photographer? he's on top of a durango
the photographer? he's on top of a durango
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (immortal)
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the photographer? he's on top of a durango</TD></TR></TABLE>
If that's you I envy you. For the time being .
the photographer? he's on top of a durango
</TD></TR></TABLE>If that's you I envy you. For the time being
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If that's you I envy you. For the time being .</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats prolly him, but thats not his bike,
If that's you I envy you. For the time being .</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats prolly him, but thats not his bike,
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (04Gixxer7K)
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it's me, and thats my bike. it has about 700 miles on it and it's being retired from the street for full track duty.
Thats prolly him, but thats not his bike,
</TD></TR></TABLE>it's me, and thats my bike. it has about 700 miles on it and it's being retired from the street for full track duty.
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Re: I rode my first wheelie last night... (immortal)
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the photographer? he's on top of a durango</TD></TR></TABLE>
you should teach him how to focus on the object at hand
the photographer? he's on top of a durango
</TD></TR></TABLE>you should teach him how to focus on the object at hand
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was his first time tryin to take pics of bikes flyin past him. he got some in focus, just not the ones where my wheelie is the most savage
you should teach him how to focus on the object at hand
</TD></TR></TABLE>was his first time tryin to take pics of bikes flyin past him. he got some in focus, just not the ones where my wheelie is the most savage