Wheelies... again

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Well, i've got some balls and can use the clutch a little now to lift the front thanks to Binge's help.

Problem is, its still quite hard to wheelie. Even binge said its quite a bitch Laughing

So was thinking about changing a sprocket.

Which would be more beneficial to aid 1st/2nd gear clutch wheelies. 1st has the power to lift up happily, I just bottle it Laughing

lllN30lll · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Karma :

-1 +2

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Im guessing the top end will take a hit, not too fussed.

Currently the acceleration isnt too bad, its not slow, but its not a ballistic missile either.

I'll have a look at sprockets online and se what I can get Laughing

MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

Maybe it's not the bike...
just get used to it.

sure its a twat to wheelie a sports bike after a sm. I struggled for a few trys when going from ktm to zx6r. give it time
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Eddie Hitler · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Karma :

For me it's the sheer amount of clutch/throttle you need to give to get the front wheel up. Coming from SM it just seems a stupid amount to give, hence I always back off. Have already had the front up on the 400 though, don't really see myself doing sustained wheelies though.

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Karma :

Eddie Hitler · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Karma :

Haha, I had possibly the shittest SM known to man (google FMX650). Although I did alot to it, you still needed a quick flick of the wrist and some clutch in first to get it up. I want a go on his SM tbh! Laughing

hellbound · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Karma :

I haven't wheelied on a bike.....Ever!

there, I have confessed!

Mainly because I have never tried, wouldn't know how to, and scared I'll crash the bike if I do try.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

I remember my 98 ZX6R wouldn't lift at all in 2nd, it just wouldn't do it. Sure swift said his wouldn't in 2nd either.

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Karma :

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

I've ridden a DRZ400, KTM640 and an SXV550. To be honest, the 550 was mental, it was so quick and loads of power. Went out for a ride with my mate who owns the 550 and it was slightly pulling away on acceleration compared to the KTM.

Bike Bunker · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

Take a day course in it ? Or buy a tail bar (like a wheelie bar on wheelie cars) stops you flipping or even going so high so you have nothing to be scared off ill find one online and post a link up shortly.....SAYING ALL OF THAT I HAVNT WHEELIE'D ANYTIHNG ABOVE A 125. LOL! Embarassed

Soon will try on a ZX6R when i find one to buy. Rolling Eyes

EDIT:

https://www.wheelieteach.com/shop

didnt realise they was so pricy sure you could find cheaper if you looked, all reviews seem good on utube im sure MCN reviewed it too. Thumbs Up

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

I'll not pay for someone to teach me how to wheelie with a safety device there... whats the point. It only comes up in 1st and if I overcook it, its going over anyway Laughing

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salty21 · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

i started learning wheelies 2 years ago and i still cant do it, although i think its a case of wont rather than cant, everytime i try i picture the bike going tit over arse and i always bring it back down after a foot of loft Laughing

. I never panic anymore i just bring it back down slowly, i think i've sort of half given up on the idea, i just care about my bikes too much i think.

I wrecken if your like me and the thought of binning it holds you back then those wheelie schools are ideal, i just need to convince myself the world isnt going to end at 12 inches high and using someone elses bike that is unflippable would be ideal for that.

If you weren't so far away i'd go along to one with you, even if you come out of it no better off it would still be a good day i wrecken.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Bike hitting tarmac is the least of my worries, but does cross my mind sometimes if im far from home Laughing

Im working on lifting to a certain height and holding it there as long as possible. I work on the amount of seconds its stayed up and then try and get it a bit further each time.

Trying to work out how much throttle it needs to lift higher is the bugger, because the sound is almost too scary... puts you off just revving and going for it.

Bike Bunker · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

yeah, cant agree more about the sound seen a few people pulling it up by quatt cafe some sounded like they was about to take off. Shocked

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

I've yet to get the BP on a sports bike. When I pop the clutch, I wheelie out that gear. Haven't worked out how to change gear whilst in the air or comfortably sit on the BP maintaining speed.

The 636, pop it up in 2nd about 40mph and put the front down at 100mph. Is that classed as a power wheelie? The KTM I was just getting to grips with BP wheelies, managed to keep them going further and further, were it would normally come down on it's own because it ran out of gear. Then I brokened it.

Haven't been as keen to try wheelying the 636 as much because it's not mine and I've already smashed a chink up on a push bike on it.

Took me 6 weeks before I would comfortably do them wheelies up to 100 without thinking, "Oh shit".

Even when I get my next bike, that thought is always in the back of your mind about wrapping your bike up and sliding it down the road.

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Karma :

Balance point is when you can hold a steady speed and RPM while on the back wheel.
It took me a couple of months to learn it properly on the YZF.
I also learnt how to box wheelie on it. I can pick it up in any gear, and end up in 4th. (Will also power up in 4th anyway).

The skill is transferable onto other bikes. I can box wheelie my mates R1. But just could NOT get to grips with Paddy's GSXR. Strange.

Ben

0l0dom0l0 · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2009 Karma :

I'd start off with a -1 Paddy.
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