First (and second, third, fourth...) wheelie just now

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Just went out for a ride, and as I got back into my housing estate I tried a clutch wheelie and to my delight the front leapt up and shot forward, so I immediately u-turned and headed for the university carpark.

After a few more little ones I managed to get 3 or 4 positive wheelies off! Was chuffed to bits.

I was rather scared though as every time the rear end was snaking around and on a few I ended up going sideways and bailing out... This was probably due to a recent accident involving oil & my tires, and due to the ground being frosty though.

My visor was misted up, I got back home and realised it was frost not mist!

Twisted Evil

WOOT! I know how Ill be pulling away from lights in future!
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Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

Nice one, carefull though.
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spitefuljack · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 11 Sep 2003 Karma :

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

When I say housing estate I didnt mean a thin cul de sac with kids playing football, it was a wide but desolate road with no cars, and I dont really mean Ill wheelie away from all the lights.

Was fun either way =D
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spitefuljack · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 11 Sep 2003 Karma :

good luck dood, I crashed last time I pulled a wheelie!!! Shocked

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

i dont get it, y do u people rev then drop the clutch?

stick it in 1/2nd gear, pull back and accelerate, much more controlled, and go for longer.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Doing wheelies away from every set of traffic lights isn't a good idea, most traffic lights is a good idea though. Razz

Palmerz, you might want to change your sig as it still says you've got an AR50 and you must have something else to be doing power wheelies in 1st and 2nd gear. Laughing

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Yeah if your bike has 100bhp or more...

Mine doesnt.
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zip70 · Nova Slayer Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Karma :

you ride an ar50 mate! no offense but i dont think that is gonna wheely off power, unless some serious leaning of the back is done! anyway either way is fine for wheelying, and four strokes clutch up a lot better than 2 strokes.

Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

A zip50 Can powerwheelie from a standstill, and from 25mph i used to be able to give it a tug on the bars and wheelie through to 45mph, although that was not the power, it was my balance.
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zip70 · Nova Slayer Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Karma :

when you say power wheely it isnt sitting right on the back of the seat and leaning right back! a zip 50 wont power wheely! my zip 50 only power wheelied when i put a gilera runner 172 engine Very Happy

now that was power wheely! (20bhp in a 3.5bhp frame)

Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

I was taking the piss, yes you have to yank it etc.
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Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Also, whatever bike...
Clutching it up will produce a quicker initial lift but will allow a much more controlled higher ascent.

It also allows you to start the wheely with less revs, meaning that you can keep it up longer if you aren't at the balance point.

So, less controlled and don't go for as long.

HTH Smile

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Reckon ill be able to get it up just with full throttle and a tug on the bars? No clutch?
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

ill get you a video, i swear i can do that kind of wheely on my bike Wink

NickD · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2004 Karma :

Assuming that the SZR in your avatar is what you're riding, big, long wheelies should be pretty easy to master. Enjoy. Very Happy

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instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

I haven't tried a power wheelie, but then again, thats because the er5 is far too much of a lardy bastid to lift itself off the ground without assistance from the clutch. Can manage it slightly with the clutch though, but haven't had the time/right place to do more.

And now its restricted to 33bhp, it'll be harder than ever. Infact, damn near impossible...... Sad

Ewok85 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Karma :

Did an accidental mono on my bike yesterday, kicked it into second to get up a steep hill and accidentally used first...

MikeyC · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Aug 2002 Karma :

I still can't wheelie Sad

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Me either, but a little practice on the GPZ yesterday yielded some smirk-worthy results. A little more practice and I may end up not needing the crap front brake Very Happy

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zip70 · Nova Slayer Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Karma :