How do you do your wheelies?
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (GoodKnight)
if you just trying to ride a long wheelie bouce it up....if you want to get techincal with the wheelie and try a stunt clutch it up.....
actually depending on your bike you probably dont have to bounce it up at all to ride a plain normal wheelie
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actually depending on your bike you probably dont have to bounce it up at all to ride a plain normal wheelie
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (BoostedSi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BoostedSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I clutch 2nd gear standing with left foot on rear peg. Ever since i've learned standups i cant do sitdowns</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (B18CDB8)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18CDB8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a 98 gsxr 600 and no matter how hard i try i just cant get it up in 2nd gear... sucks... </TD></TR></TABLE>
It might be that your not giving it gas as it starts coming up. You need to stay on the gas as it starts coming up. You could also try gearing it or standing
It might be that your not giving it gas as it starts coming up. You need to stay on the gas as it starts coming up. You could also try gearing it or standing
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (BoostedSi)
****... im having such a hard time with it... i can bring it up a lil.. like 2" inches maybe in 2nd while sitting...(clutching..) im trying stand ups. but it seems more scary.. like the bike is trying to take off out from under me...
its soo frustrating..
its soo frustrating..
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (ALL MOTA)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ALL MOTA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
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Hey man, I've been trying to work on clutching up second. This is what I'm doing: clutch, rev to about 7k, release. When I let the clutch out the wheel comes about 18 inches of the ground and drops. The more I think about it though, is I might letting off the throttle as I let out the clutch, does that sound like a typical problem? I kinda felt bad attemting to clutch up wheelie after wheelie, so I figured I'd get some advice from you first.
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</TD></TR></TABLE>Hey man, I've been trying to work on clutching up second. This is what I'm doing: clutch, rev to about 7k, release. When I let the clutch out the wheel comes about 18 inches of the ground and drops. The more I think about it though, is I might letting off the throttle as I let out the clutch, does that sound like a typical problem? I kinda felt bad attemting to clutch up wheelie after wheelie, so I figured I'd get some advice from you first.
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (spankjelly)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spankjelly »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Hey man, I've been trying to work on clutching up second. This is what I'm doing: clutch, rev to about 7k, release. When I let the clutch out the wheel comes about 18 inches of the ground and drops. The more I think about it though, is I might letting off the throttle as I let out the clutch, does that sound like a typical problem? I kinda felt bad attemting to clutch up wheelie after wheelie, so I figured I'd get some advice from you first. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Does sound like a typical problem. Try revving it higher and not releasing the throttle as quickly. That'll get the wheel up. Than you can focus on finding your balance point.
Hey man, I've been trying to work on clutching up second. This is what I'm doing: clutch, rev to about 7k, release. When I let the clutch out the wheel comes about 18 inches of the ground and drops. The more I think about it though, is I might letting off the throttle as I let out the clutch, does that sound like a typical problem? I kinda felt bad attemting to clutch up wheelie after wheelie, so I figured I'd get some advice from you first.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Does sound like a typical problem. Try revving it higher and not releasing the throttle as quickly. That'll get the wheel up. Than you can focus on finding your balance point.
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (GoodKnight)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GoodKnight »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Does sound like a typical problem. Try revving it higher and not releasing the throttle as quickly. That'll get the wheel up. Than you can focus on finding your balance point.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Learning to clutch up wheelies reminds me of learning to drive a manual for the first time. Too much ish going on at one time...! Anyone have any pointers as far as body positioning goes when trying to clutch up?
Does sound like a typical problem. Try revving it higher and not releasing the throttle as quickly. That'll get the wheel up. Than you can focus on finding your balance point.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Learning to clutch up wheelies reminds me of learning to drive a manual for the first time. Too much ish going on at one time...! Anyone have any pointers as far as body positioning goes when trying to clutch up?
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (spankjelly)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaZvic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">****... im having such a hard time with it... i can bring it up a lil.. like 2" inches maybe in 2nd while sitting...(clutching..) im trying stand ups. but it seems more scary.. like the bike is trying to take off out from under me...
its soo frustrating..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Standups are scary as **** when you first start them. I was scared shitless and never really attempted them for 6months. Then i got so frustrated from not being able to do a sitdown that i started practicing standups. Once you get it high enough it is a lot easier to balance and you just get used to it. It'll feel a lot more comfortable when your at least 2 feet off the ground. Also helps to have your left foot on the rear peg, it loses a lot of weight off your throttle hand.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spankjelly »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Hey man, I've been trying to work on clutching up second. This is what I'm doing: clutch, rev to about 7k, release. When I let the clutch out the wheel comes about 18 inches of the ground and drops. The more I think about it though, is I might letting off the throttle as I let out the clutch, does that sound like a typical problem? I kinda felt bad attemting to clutch up wheelie after wheelie, so I figured I'd get some advice from you first. </TD></TR></TABLE>
most likely you are letting off throttle as it starts coming up. Thats what will happen when you first start learning. Your mind isnt used to it and you get scared so you will let off.
its soo frustrating..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Standups are scary as **** when you first start them. I was scared shitless and never really attempted them for 6months. Then i got so frustrated from not being able to do a sitdown that i started practicing standups. Once you get it high enough it is a lot easier to balance and you just get used to it. It'll feel a lot more comfortable when your at least 2 feet off the ground. Also helps to have your left foot on the rear peg, it loses a lot of weight off your throttle hand.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spankjelly »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Hey man, I've been trying to work on clutching up second. This is what I'm doing: clutch, rev to about 7k, release. When I let the clutch out the wheel comes about 18 inches of the ground and drops. The more I think about it though, is I might letting off the throttle as I let out the clutch, does that sound like a typical problem? I kinda felt bad attemting to clutch up wheelie after wheelie, so I figured I'd get some advice from you first.
</TD></TR></TABLE>most likely you are letting off throttle as it starts coming up. Thats what will happen when you first start learning. Your mind isnt used to it and you get scared so you will let off.
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (spankjelly)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spankjelly »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Learning to clutch up wheelies reminds me of learning to drive a manual for the first time. Too much ish going on at one time...! Anyone have any pointers as far as body positioning goes when trying to clutch up?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sit as far back in the seat as possible. Keep your upper body loose, your first natural tendency will be to push the front bars down when they come up. RESIST the urge to! Let it come up. Clench the bike with your legs, and keep the rear brake covered in case you need to bail out real quick.
Learning to clutch up wheelies reminds me of learning to drive a manual for the first time. Too much ish going on at one time...! Anyone have any pointers as far as body positioning goes when trying to clutch up?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sit as far back in the seat as possible. Keep your upper body loose, your first natural tendency will be to push the front bars down when they come up. RESIST the urge to! Let it come up. Clench the bike with your legs, and keep the rear brake covered in case you need to bail out real quick.
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (GoodKnight)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GoodKnight »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Sit as far back in the seat as possible.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't move your body at all! This is the easiest way:
accelerate quickly to the point where you feel your bike really start to pull (right about where your powerband begins), then left off the throttle and then hit it hard again. Keep your body stationary, keep your arms straight, and control the bike using only throttle. The natural tendency is to lean foward but don't, keep your body straight and don't move.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GoodKnight »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Clench the bike with your legs, and keep the rear brake covered in case you need to bail out real quick.</TD></TR></TABLE>
- always squeeze the tank with your legs.
Your safe in height up until just about the point where you can't see over your bike anymore.
Sit as far back in the seat as possible.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't move your body at all! This is the easiest way:
accelerate quickly to the point where you feel your bike really start to pull (right about where your powerband begins), then left off the throttle and then hit it hard again. Keep your body stationary, keep your arms straight, and control the bike using only throttle. The natural tendency is to lean foward but don't, keep your body straight and don't move.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GoodKnight »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Clench the bike with your legs, and keep the rear brake covered in case you need to bail out real quick.</TD></TR></TABLE>
- always squeeze the tank with your legs.Your safe in height up until just about the point where you can't see over your bike anymore.
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (slylos)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slylos »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
accelerate quickly to the point where you feel your bike really start to pull (right about where your powerband begins), then left off the throttle and then hit it hard again. Keep your body stationary, keep your arms straight, and control the bike using only throttle. The natural tendency is to lean foward but don't, keep your body straight and don't move.
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That won't bring the bike up very far though will it, ive never wheelied aything other than my 99 ZX-7 and that pig would only come up about 6 inches if i hammered the throttle, which is a preatty lame wheelie...I had to clutch it up.
accelerate quickly to the point where you feel your bike really start to pull (right about where your powerband begins), then left off the throttle and then hit it hard again. Keep your body stationary, keep your arms straight, and control the bike using only throttle. The natural tendency is to lean foward but don't, keep your body straight and don't move.
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That won't bring the bike up very far though will it, ive never wheelied aything other than my 99 ZX-7 and that pig would only come up about 6 inches if i hammered the throttle, which is a preatty lame wheelie...I had to clutch it up.
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (Mazdillac)
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That won't bring the bike up very far though will it</TD></TR></TABLE>
I rock an F4i, and it comes up everytime doing it that way . . . the only wheelies I ever clutch are tank and high chair wheelies, I don't clutch for sit-downs or stand-ups or seat wheelies . . .
Here's a 1st gear:
http://img11.photobucket.com/a...l.jpg
That won't bring the bike up very far though will it</TD></TR></TABLE>
I rock an F4i, and it comes up everytime doing it that way . . . the only wheelies I ever clutch are tank and high chair wheelies, I don't clutch for sit-downs or stand-ups or seat wheelies . . .
Here's a 1st gear:
http://img11.photobucket.com/a...l.jpg
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (slylos)
wow i dind't think an F4i came up that easy, thats a pick without ferrings eh...
Damn thats preatty high for a power wheelie too, what rpm are you using like 8500 ?? man i could rev my zx-7 to 10 grand and wack it open and it would still only come up a few inches....but it is about 100 lbs heavier than the f4i
Damn thats preatty high for a power wheelie too, what rpm are you using like 8500 ?? man i could rev my zx-7 to 10 grand and wack it open and it would still only come up a few inches....but it is about 100 lbs heavier than the f4i
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (Mazdillac)
I hit it at about 5k in 1st, I'm standing offset with my left foot on the rear passenger peg. It makes it so you have a little more leverage for bringing it up, but the time I'm up I keep it steady at about 8500 - 10k rpm's like you said(at the balance point) . . . My understanding is that the kawi's are a little de-geared . . . a buddy of mine's got a zx9r and he can't wheelie it that well either lol
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (slylos)
i dunno my buddy has a 2001 ZX-9 and he can wheelie it till it almost explodes (he can ride first, or second but he can't shift without bringing it down yet)
when he lets off a huge blue puff of smoke comes from his hindle...
5k brings it up, wow, thats sweet maybe i need a honda...hahahah
when he lets off a huge blue puff of smoke comes from his hindle...
5k brings it up, wow, thats sweet maybe i need a honda...hahahah
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (Mazdillac)
mine powers up pretty easily in first at around 5k rpms too. I'm geared -2 in front tho. I used to be able to power it around 6-7k rpms when i was stock. I dont power anything up anymore tho...i only use clutch, even in first. Thats just me tho..i'm more used to it that way.
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (Mazdillac)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mazdillac »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey stylos are you geared at all?</TD></TR></TABLE>
damn somebody had to ask haha yea I'm -1/+2, but I was able to power it up in second at around 65 stock . . . I geared it cuz before it wouldn't lift my fat *** up sitting on the tank or high chair lol
damn somebody had to ask haha yea I'm -1/+2, but I was able to power it up in second at around 65 stock . . . I geared it cuz before it wouldn't lift my fat *** up sitting on the tank or high chair lol
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (Mazdillac)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mazdillac »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how much top end did you loose gearing it -1 in front and +2 in back?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't really know . . . I know my speedo is about 7mph off, and full throttle on the turnpike I get 167 on the speedo, so if its correct, I gained about 4 mph in the top end, but who knows . . .
I don't really know . . . I know my speedo is about 7mph off, and full throttle on the turnpike I get 167 on the speedo, so if its correct, I gained about 4 mph in the top end, but who knows . . .
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Re: How do you do your wheelies? (Mazdillac)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mazdillac »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hahahah wow ive never heard of gearing RAISING your top end speed....thats cool...</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha yea me either so thats why I figure its not right
haha yea me either so thats why I figure its not right