Learning how to stoppie: Beginning my "journey"

5v3d3b0 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Sep 2006 Karma :

I've always been able to do the usual go at 5mph and slam the front and make the rear lift a little. Anyone can.
The other day however I accidently did what I believe is exactly what you're supposed to do when you stoppie.
What you have to do is go at a slow speed but not too slow. maybe 15-20 mph to start off with.
Start braking lightly and lay your weight on the handlebars with your body forwards and arms straight. You are already breaking a little at this point, so the suspension will have gone sunken considerably. Now is when you quickly press down the lever. The rear now rises very quickly as the suspension has already sunken in.
The first time I did this was the highest I've ever gone. It scared me, so I'm taking thinks one step at the time, until I can get really high without a drip of sweat and real straight. Then it's time to try sliding it along more.
Anyone have any pointers to add to that?

TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

If the rear wheel goes past your ears ye've gone too far! Arr!

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

take your fairings off before trying again
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TUG · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2007 Karma :

what you dont like the front of your bike? lol like kissing tarmac and getting your head smacked by the rear seat? only messing.
you need to practice the bumping movement to master it, you get a decent speed, push up on the pegs and down on the handle bars lean forward and use the brake but not too much lol, if you master that bit you'll be doing em alot and propperly. just dont be kissin the road tooo much Thumbs Up

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Charlie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 May 2007 Karma :

make sure there isn't any gravel on the road... it could be nasty if there is Brick Wall

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

It's a lot easier to do rolling stoppies, by braking hard from 70ish mph, and building and building the pressure. Let the brakes do all the work.
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alun111 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 May 2007 Karma :

Louise · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

Ive tryed a few times 15-20 mph and hit the brakes. Not hard enough so it seems Rolling Eyes

I just have the thing, in the back of my mind that the Bandit is top heavy and if I do go too far...

Ill be kissing the tank upside down Thumbs Down

5v3d3b0 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Sep 2006 Karma :

Lat time I tried a fast stoppie was going about 40-45mph and the front slipped. I controlled it though, but by the hairs of me arsecrack Shocked