Wheelie problems

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

Hi folks,

After some initial success the other week, I havent been able to do a decent wheelie since.

I did a quick burnout today and got the rear tire positively hot, but everytime I gave it enough stick to lift the front up it would just enter a wheel spin. I can get it to lift by a couple of inches but it drops straight down - any more power and it looses traction.

Its frustrating because I get the distinct impression I just need more throttle and more clutch-dumpage, but it seems like everytime I do give it more the rear wheel spins up...

The ground was wet and had patches of dry, and like I say i had ran a quick burnout to make the tire warm.

BT92F's are the tires.

Reckon this is normal purely because of the temperature of the ground? Or could it be something to do with my technique or my tires?
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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Something is definately wrong if the back wheel lets go before the front wheel raises.

Just go along at about walking pace in first, then crack open the throttle, the front wheel should just lift.

Assuming the bike's got enough power and your weight isn't too far forward.

Gaz

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

This was in a (very empty) university car park btw. No white paint. Nice tarmac.
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numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

It's beacuase the ground it wet and possibly your tyres are not warm enough. Whenever i try to wheelie in the wet my back just spins. Be careful not to give it too much though in the wet. Could loose complete control.

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

Just to clarify, I can get the front to lift. But only by a few inches and it comes straight back down.

If I try again and give it more power (ie enough to lift it higher) it just spins up.
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Yamaha SZR660 Caution to the wind, the throttle pinned!

Fire_Eyes · Crazy Courier Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Karma :

This was happening with me when I was trying to wheelie. The advice I got is that when you first try to wheelie you tend to let go of the throttle unconsciously when the tire starts to lift. Make sure to keep the throttle steady when the front lifts. I wouldn't advice trying this in the wet, your just asking for trouble.
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Silver · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Karma :

I'm by no means a wheelie expert but it sounds like you need to shift your weight over the back wheel, and maybe pull back on the bars. The extra weight over the back wheel will help it keep traction and make the front wheel even lighter Thumbs Up

steveh · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Karma :

Well i dont wheely really ( i cant, its a cruiser) but try as said above dump clutch, keep the throttle at the same position, i.e not rolling off as the wheel comes up, i have done wheelys on other bikes, a cg, mz and a speedshite 50 and i found sitting further back helps especially on a scoot, so just keep trying dont fall off and good luck Thumbs Up

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