Am I a poof

[lanci]

I have encountered 2 Speed Triples in the last week and have had 2 wheelies bandied about my person (abeit very average ones). Now the Speed Triple has a rep for being a wheelie machine but I don't know how to do them (intentionally) and to be honest scared of doing them in case I fuck out and smash $15K of machine. I really want to be able to do a wheelie but think it might be best to buy a cheaper runabout (with grunt I guess) or a dirt bike. Am I a poof for feeling this way???

:eek5:

P.S. I do enjoy pushing the cornering limits and would knee down if I had sliders(my conrnering limits which aren't poofterish I think...) but the front wheel up :sweatdrop

[MaxCannon]

I'd learn on something cheaper first.
Even the pros sometimes crash when doing a wheelie.

Search youtube - lots of instructional vids for wheelie technique

[lanci]

I've got mulitple vids saved to my fav's on youtube but......

Might have to venture to an empty car park this weekend.

Anyone reckon learning on a 50cc scooter would translate to ability on the bigger machine???

[onearmedbandit]

I remember my first wheelies, thought I was going to go straight over. Until I got a mate to video me, and realised it was all in my head, as I was lucky if I was getting the front 2 feet off the deck. After that my mono's improved dramatically.

Disclaimer - wheelies on public roads are both dangerous to you and other road users. Wheelies, or for that matter any type of 'reckless' riding should only be attempted by professionals with the correct training, and in a fenced off OSH approved purpose built area. With every reckless action performed on the road God kills an innocent kitten.

[Boob Johnson]

Are you a poof?

Dunno bout that but you were spotted shopping yesterday

[lanci]

I feel that suit excentuates my frank and beans perfectly and will not apologise for it.

[Big Dave]

I assume we're talking 1050 or 955i - Find a suitable, clear, discreet location. Get it up to about 35kph and whap the throttle a bit. See what happens.

Remember to cover the back brake.

It's easier on a slope.


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[Boob Johnson]

I feel that suit excentuates my frank and beans perfectly and will not apologise for it.
If I was a poof I wouldn't either :laugh:

[ukusa]

get a cruiser or a scooter & you won't feel the need ........... (or the power)

[PeteMun]

just dooo et lol .. dude as far as I know you havnt been riding that long so maybe try some track days first to get used to opening her up?

p.s my 250 hornet was stolen the other day so im out of a bike now for a while

[R6_kid]

Find a suitable, clear, discreet location. Get it up to about 35kph and whap the throttle a bit.

I remeber when the street triple had just come out, and my dad said 'someone' was being 'a dick' over at the school. It was none other than your man Stretch doing wheelies and stoppies across the road in the school carpark. Apparently he lives just around the corner from me...

[Gremlin]

Yes. Happy?

Now consider that most who are great at wheelies have written off at least one bike. Going to be happy when your baby is nicely scraped and damaged?

This could be hindering you... :yes:

[sinfull]

Change the gearing and they will just come naturally !

[CookMySock]

.. think it might be best to buy a cheaper runabout (with grunt I guess) or a dirt bike. Am I a poof for feeling this way???You definitly shouldn't remotely be approaching the balance point on such an expensive machine with no experience. Lifting the front a little under power won't hurt, but don't get clever about it. Get a cheapie pit bike and ride it everywhere on the back wheel.

Steve

[YellowDog]

You definitly shouldn't remotely be approaching the balance point on such an expensive machine with no experience. Lifting the front a little under power won't hurt, but don't get clever about it. Get a cheapie pit bike and ride it everywhere on the back wheel.

Steve
Yes quite right.

Going up is quite easy, but coming down smoothly without causing expensive to repair damage to your front end is another story.

My first time was a trials bike on the sand. Easy to keep up using the back brake to regulate.

Don't mess up your bike for the sake of such a trivial thrill.

[2much]

first off... quit givin a fuck what anyone else thinks. Are you havin fun? coz that's all that matters. Almost any bike today is great for wheelies anyway.

But as far as wheelies go, gremlin has a point. If you just want to get comfortable with lifting the front then give it time and be patient, no rush, it'll come. But if you want to ride bp until you feel like putting it back down, then be prepared to watch your bike slide down the road... not to mention fork seals while you learn. Great choice of ride mate.

[pzkpfw]

Saw a guy do a wheelie away from the lights (North-bound) at the intersection outside the stadium in Wellington last night around 6 p.m.

If you are reading this: wheelies are cool.

[pritch]

Even the pros sometimes crash when doing a wheelie.

Well not for at least nine days or so.:whistle: Not since Bautista destroyed his bike attempting a wheelie after the race had finished at BRNO... :Oops:

Should you wish to risk it though, a search of the Speed Triple specific Internet groups should contain descrioptions of the recommended method for that particular model.

[sondela]

Well not for at least nine days or so.:whistle: Not since Bautista destroyed his bike attempting a wheelie after the race had finished at BRNO... :Oops:

haha that was so funny to watch, and sooo embarrassing for the poor guy

[Dazza]

Yep, your a Poof !:yes:

[hospitalfood]

lanci, i can't really give you an honest answer untill we have made love

[Patch]

I have encountered 2 Speed Triples in the last week and have had 2 wheelies bandied about my person (abeit very average ones). Now the Speed Triple has a rep for being a wheelie machine but I don't know how to do them (intentionally) and to be honest scared of doing them in case I fuck out and smash $15K of machine. I really want to be able to do a wheelie but think it might be best to buy a cheaper runabout (with grunt I guess) or a dirt bike. Am I a poof for feeling this way???

:eek5:

P.S. I do enjoy pushing the cornering limits and would knee down if I had sliders(my conrnering limits which aren't poofterish I think...) but the front wheel up :sweatdrop

pm DucatiHard or YamahaR64Life - they are the urban legends for that kind of thing, they'll even show you a few other tricks which they find kinda cool.

Beware the entry fee to join their poofter ranks tho.

[imdying]

Beware the entry fee to join their poofter ranks tho.Taking the rap on a grand in fines and 3 months loss of license? :eek5:

[mashman]

The only reason i tried to wheelie is because i wanted to know how the Prila would feel with her front off the ground as this is something that happens very naturally on the power in 1st or 2nd... I figured if i knew, then i'd know when to back off as I like both of my wheels on the ground... In regards to saving your fork seals, instead of covering the back brake, hook your foot under the gear shift and when you shit yourself, just flick your toe and dip the throttle, the resultant drop in revs will allow her to lower more gently... but that's just what and why i did it... and yes i'm a poof...

[snuffles]

I have encountered 2 Speed Triples in the last week and have had 2 wheelies bandied about my person (abeit very average ones). Now the Speed Triple has a rep for being a wheelie machine but I don't know how to do them (intentionally) and to be honest scared of doing them in case I fuck out and smash $15K of machine. I really want to be able to do a wheelie but think it might be best to buy a cheaper runabout (with grunt I guess) or a dirt bike. Am I a poof for feeling this way???

:eek5:

P.S. I do enjoy pushing the cornering limits and would knee down if I had sliders(my conrnering limits which aren't poofterish I think...) but the front wheel up :sweatdrop

YES YOU ARE A POOF. No i didnt read your post

[NOWOOL]

I have encountered 2 Speed Triples in the last week and have had 2 wheelies bandied about my person (abeit very average ones). Now the Speed Triple has a rep for being a wheelie machine but I don't know how to do them (intentionally) and to be honest scared of doing them in case I fuck out and smash $15K of machine. I really want to be able to do a wheelie but think it might be best to buy a cheaper runabout (with grunt I guess) or a dirt bike. Am I a poof for feeling this way???

:eek5:

P.S. I do enjoy pushing the cornering limits and would knee down if I had sliders(my conrnering limits which aren't poofterish I think...) but the front wheel up :sweatdrop

I'd be more concerned at being perceived as a English poof for wanting to pop wheelies. If you want to go on one wheel then buy a motorized unicycle.

[YellowDog]

Here's the thread on How to Wheelie:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=28024&highlight=youtube+wheelie

[boomer]

I'd be more concerned at being perceived as a English poof for wanting to pop wheelies. If you want to go on one wheel then buy a motorized unicycle.

what's that shagger of sheep?

[Espresso]

Dunno about sexual orientation, as I'm 100% hetero, but after more years than I want to admit riding bikes, I still can't wheelie any good. No sense of balance in anything :devil2: , never have, all or nothing. Some people can, some can't, just one of those things.

[PirateJafa]

Dunno about sexual orientation, as I'm 100% hetero

Your choice of username suggests otherwise, ya arse-bandit.

[nodrog]

2nd gear, 4-5k revs, twist the throttle (fast, not like a poof)!

[lanci]

Think I'll buy a dirt bike or an el cheapo for the stoopid antics and try to drop the poofterism :yes:

[boomer]

2nd gear, 4-5k revs, twist the throttle (fast, not like a poof)!

you forgot.. 'close your eyes'