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tips on wheelies

Wheelie schools? Lmao your training wheels don't help at all?
 
fUxAsAUrUs said:
hey.. ok i tried doing waht u said, i went in first gear, sitting leaned kinda back on my seat and arms straight out, i went to the power point in my RPM band, and floored(full throttle)ed it... but nothing happened!! i just went faster, my front didnt lift up, or anything.....
do i now, A) try doing the same thing except do a down-up motion and lift up my front while squeezing throttle, or B) did i do it wrong?

its a '91 cbr 600cc f2 bike..
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Try slipping the clutch to a couple thou RPM higher and easing it out when you twist the throttle.
 
I once did a wheelie on my Ninja250 but I had to rev it to about 10k RPMS at like 5mph and CLUTCH DUMP lol...
 
One motion with clutch and throttle. Don't let the clutch Gi slowly flick it. Like a clutch kick driving a car you just kick the clutch. But this you want to pull in and let go at the same time add some gas to it. Just remember one motion and go about 15 mph. I have stock gearing on my zx6r comes up smooth all the time just remember o keep yor foot on rear break practice by just being in the position your think yor goin to e and tap the rear brake don't jab on it just tap lightly to engage it a little coming down ou wanna add a little gas so you don't land so hard. Landing hard all the time you will blow fork seals
 
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I did this and a cop rolled up on me and pulled me over. He let me go and of course threatened to impound my bike and give me a reckless driving ticket next time. I dont think he saw me but heard my loud exhaust lifting the bike up.
 
Tired of that typo being on the main page for the last six weeks.

I know my bike has plenty of torque ('96 Monster 900) and I've done exactly three inadvertent wheelies when blasting off from a stop. None were very impressive, I think the best one probably got the wheel a foot off the ground (which in reality was probably closer to 6") for maybe 20 yards before a gentle let-down. Each time I've tried to replicate it, though, all I end up doing is taking off fast.

I guess it was just perfect timing and ratio of clutch and throttle, since I wasn't doing what's described in the OP - waiting for the power band and letting 'er rip. These were right from the get-go. Either way, I was hella smiling after each of those three times. One day I'll get it down and be able to get my yut-uuuughh jollies at will.
 
Back in day I learned wheelies in 2nd gear on my r6 and could shift through 5th gear while in the wheelie. 2001 r6. I have DVD footage of it. You can pretty much wheelie any bike even without clutch if you bounce front forks with correct timing while cutting throttle off then on when forks are rebounding.
 
Did my first wheelie inadvertently today while getting on the gas in 3rd gear right after that last tight turn coming down from highway 9 into Saratoga that has a big rise and hump after it. This was on my big ol RT that went up very smoothly and came down just as easily. I couldn't help but let off a big "WOOOO!" right as my front wheel came up (prolly came up about 30-40 degrees).

I know, nothing special for the experts, but it made my day. Been riding for 10 months now.
 
Tips on wheelies
rule #1
Your gonna break something, make sure you can afford it

rule #2
Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Rule #3
Dumb and Dumber, don't practice it

IN all seriousness, by a cheep bicycle like a BMX bike and learn first or a unicycle. If you can get your hands on a small 100, 150cc rat bike buy it and practice. You will save yourself a hello of a lot on Dr bills, shop bills and embarrassing moments.

I have ridden for a long time, I just recently started lofting the front of the R1 after owning the bike for 4 years now. It is easy, but, I am now confident enough to control the weight, the speed and feel of the bike. Believe me, I am no slouch when it comes to the rear wheel balance dance :)
 
R1-Limited said:
Tips on wheelies
rule #1
Your gonna break something, make sure you can afford it

rule #2
Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Rule #3
Dumb and Dumber, don't practice it

IN all seriousness, by a cheep bicycle like a BMX bike and learn first or a unicycle. If you can get your hands on a small 100, 150cc rat bike buy it and practice. You will save yourself a hello of a lot on Dr bills, shop bills and embarrassing moments.

I have ridden for a long time, I just recently started lofting the front of the R1 after owning the bike for 4 years now. It is easy, but, I am now confident enough to control the weight, the speed and feel of the bike. Believe me, I am no slouch when it comes to the rear wheel balance dance :)
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Agreed.

I am very proficient on doing wheelies on mountain bikes or small moto's. I can hold them for miles if im in the right mindset.

But I too just started getting my streetbike up after almost 4 years of ownership. Coming from the other bikes I was very comfortable finding my "balance point", or "point of no return". I have only had one instance where I felt I went 'too far'. I'm sure I would of looped it by now if I hadn't had previous wheelie experience.

Oh.. Get a dirtbike... They are made for wheelies.
 
Smokey94086 said:
Agreed.

I am very proficient on doing wheelies on mountain bikes or small moto's. I can hold them for miles if im in the right mindset.

But I too just started getting my streetbike up after almost 4 years of ownership. Coming from the other bikes I was very comfortable finding my "balance point", or "point of no return". I have only had one instance where I felt I went 'too far'. I'm sure I would of looped it by now if I hadn't had previous wheelie experience.

Oh.. Get a dirtbike... They are made for wheelies.
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I cannot wheelie a bicycle if my life depended on it. A moto, total different story. Road dirt all my life so riding the rear wheel is second nature. The R1 for me was just a matter of respect and learning the bike before I attempted lofting it.
 
guys where can I stunt a little and be around other stuntbikes? I live in palo alto and will ride far I don't care
I'm from boston...where I had my motorcycle shop...and lots of spots for whatever two wheeled cravings I had...but this is the mecca. I'm lovin hittin twisties but I wanna get a lil sideways do a few wheelies etc somewhere sick...thanks and hello everyone!
 
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