Wheelies.......

[danish@125]

So, I know its been done to death, but will someone pleaaase help me?

I've been out on the NSR trying to wheelie myself around. Managing to get a good jump but I almost killed myself Was cruisin on the back end and, stupidly, wasn't able to keep the front straight. Went all over the place but luckily - God is my saviour - I regained control Any ideas on how to keep myself out of hospital while trying to wheelie??

By the way, took a short movie of my attempt, how do I post it so you guys can have a look and tell me what an idiot I am?

[ZaphodBeeble]

God didn't save you, you saved yourself.

I want to see that clip.

You should be able to attach it by clicking Add an Attachment.
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Current bike: VTR1000F Firestorm. Previous: Firestorm (written off) - XJ600 Divvy - NSR125 - DT125 and a load of offroaders.

[danish@125]

Right, now trust me - if the entire clip was there I'd love to see it myself..................unfortunately, my l'il bro decided he'd switch off the camera then Anyway, the clip is only a couple of seconds long -if you look carefully you'll see me lose control at the end

[danish@125]

Note to the wise - protect balls when coming down

[Ste]

Have a look in the FAQ forum (or possibly the submissions forum) for a guide by Zim as to how to do it.

[danish@125]

Well??? Give it to me straight.........I'll take it like a man





Please don't insult me - I'll tell my mummy

[Ste]

Go and find the article yourself. I've even told you where to find it.

My words of advice would basically be to practise, practise and then practise some more.

[ZaphodBeeble]

Keep trying and you'll get it right sooner or later, or you'll fall off and smash your fairings.

Just follow the FAQ and you shouldn't have too much (more) trouble.
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Current bike: VTR1000F Firestorm. Previous: Firestorm (written off) - XJ600 Divvy - NSR125 - DT125 and a load of offroaders.

[Danny]

My first bit of advice would be not to learn to wheelie in built up areas and especially past a junction.

[danish@125]

Found the FAQ - good stuff

Sound advice Danny and I'll be looking for an empty parking lot soon Fortunately the junction I was at was inside a cul de sac kinda thing so not much moving besides me and the pedestrians trying to get out of my way

Danish

[G]

To start with I'd find a better surface. Letting the pressure in your rear tyre down can help instability, but this sort only really when you're 'cruising' as such; ie staying at a set level. Under power it /should/ be fine.

Remember those pedestrains trying to get out the way are the ones that will call the cops when you almost hit their darling sun that just tried to run out in front of you.

Personally for that model nsr I'd be dunping the clutch while bouncing it up. This way you get the most revs to get your altitude sorted neart the balance point... or more revs to ride it out for a short time at some point below the balance point.
Othewise it's just going to be the up/dopwn jump you have there.

[MarJay]

You should be wearing leathers and boots young man!

There is a difference between normal riding and stunts as far as safety goes IMO. Stunts are a self induced method of crashing and so I think that a bit more protection might be required before you try again! Especially if you aren't so lucky next time!

If I were you, the minimum protective clothing I would be wearing on a 125 on the road anyway would be leather jacket, proper motorcycle gloves, boots (minimum of combat style heavy duty boots) and helmet obviously, and jeans NOT tracksuit bottoms.

For stunts I would recommend 2 piece zip together leathers as an addition to the above. Seriously. Watch G's meh.mpeg video again and tell me he would have jumped up if he was wearing the clothes you were wearing...


I don't want to sound preachy but somebody had to scare me into buying boots and gloves, so maybe you need the same.

Gloves are actually very important because your hands are often the first thing to go down in a crash.

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[jayaraj158]

yeah marjay is right .
my bro is right beside me with a lot of PATCHWORKS on his body . he was doing a corner and the fool did it with a BIG FAT Passenger friend on his yamaha 135. he would have been all fine with a little more than his COTTON TROUSRS & SHIRT!!!!!!!!!!!( the poor guy used to moke me for wearing helmets )(helmets are not by law necessary in india)
so make sure you are dressed for the occassion
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[danish@125]

In all fairness I was wearing a fully padded motorcycle jacket and a helmet........hmmmm, something's missing Ah, of course, my boots and gloves I' know I'm an idiot but I was caught up in the moment STUNTMAN

I'll go get some more kit this weekend as I haven't actually got any bottoms besides my own jeans. I guess a pair of summer gloves might be useful too - got all sweaty wearing my thick padded gloves

[danish@125]

By the way, thanks everyone for helping me out and, Mark, why would I take offense of your advice - besides my rebellious streak, that is


Danish

[Ste]

You're pulling on the bars, pulling more on the right hand side (presumably pulling on the throttle), hence the bars turn and you then fall that way.

[Jon]

You're popping the clutch then leaning forward straight away, make sure you lean back as much as you can as it shifts the weight back and you'll be able to balance far more easily.

[G]

As Jon mentioned, sitting back can make a big difference... try putting the left hand side pillion peg out and putting your left foot on that as well as generally shifting your body back. Keep your right foot covering the brake just incase :-\. Some bikes it makes the difference from getting it that high and getting to the balance point.

[danish@125]

Thanks guys. I'm going to wait a bit before trying again as the sad news about David G (R.I.P) brought home the stupidity of stunting without full gear. Hopefully I'll be trying to get some today - Sunday - although shops may be closed