Wheelies in Orewa Grand Drive today? [Archive]

Rogue Rider

24th June 2010, 21:27

Hey, who were the two fella's in Grand Drive today heading towards Aucks. I was comin home from work around 4:15-4:30pm on my Green Speed Triple when coming the other way you two legends came past.
Now what is normal is the usual Nod, hahaaaa but not for us, instead I gave the nod, and the black bike at the rear pulled a nice well controlled wheelie, so it would be rude not to respond so I upped mine to and gave a one handed wave at the same time.

I think this should be the new method of recognition, no gay waving, just wheelies. Respec my brothers/sisters.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::ban ana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banan a::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana:

Rogue Rider

24th June 2010, 21:32

Wheelies for life, I have to say, seeing bikes do wheelies is always special. My K7 1050 Speed Triple is the easiest wheelie bike I have ever owned. It is so awesome and fun, It's almost effortless to wheelie, or do insane speeds and maintain superb handling ability. Love the machine, way cooler than any other street machine I had before.

Katman

25th June 2010, 08:28

So let me get this straight.......:scratch:

The wheelies you both pulled were simply a means of surreptitiously stroking each other's cocks?

Interesting.

Taz

25th June 2010, 08:54

So let me get this straight.......:scratch:

The wheelies you both pulled were simply a means of surreptitiously stroking each other's cocks?

Interesting.

So katman........ Can't you get it up?

CookMySock

25th June 2010, 08:57

The wheelies you both pulled were simply a means of surreptitiously stroking each other's cocks? Interesting.Yes that is interesting! :yes:

Steve :killingme

Banditbandit

25th June 2010, 09:44

So let me get this straight.......:scratch:

The wheelies you both pulled were simply a means of surreptitiously stroking each other's cocks?

Interesting.

Of course it was - and nothing surreptitious about it ... kids will be kids ... But hey, we were all young once ...

dipshit

25th June 2010, 09:59

I think this should be the new method of recognition, no gay waving, just wheelies.

Has been tried before with varying success... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/39921-Tributes-to-LooseBruce-and-DSS3 :oi-grr:

dipshit

25th June 2010, 10:05

It didn't work out very well for these geniuses either...

http://www.break.com/index/bike-destroyed-after-bad-wipeout.html

http://www.break.com/index/biker_crashes_into_buddy1.html

Banditbandit

25th June 2010, 10:13

It didn't work out very well for these geniuses either...

http://www.break.com/index/bike-destroyed-after-bad-wipeout.html

http://www.break.com/index/biker_crashes_into_buddy1.html

What a pair of dickheads .. My sympathy for the front rider in the second clip ... he was doing nothing wrong and his mate took him out ... should never have happened. Seen similar things too many times ...

dipshit

25th June 2010, 10:16

What a pair of dickheads .. My sympathy for the front rider in the second clip ... he was doing nothing wrong and his mate took him out ... should never have happened. Seen similar things too many times ...

Well that's shit for brains motorcyclists for you.

Rogue Rider

22nd July 2010, 18:50

Sorry to all you hardcore erectile disfunctioned motorcyclists..... I know its hard and often effort exhausting to get it up, and keep it up, however, once your up it's easy to stimulate the resolve with a steady flow of juice and some delicate... acceleration.

Wheelies, contrary to muppet's opinions and disapproval, are NOT immature, childish, stupid, or even reckless.
Wheelies are an art form, that require precision, and articulate flair..... For those who don't have the desire, will power or nerve to learn the art, or the adrenalin that it gives the rider, don't judge or be jealous....... Just admit that you are a soft member and that you would rather stay at home wrapped up in your old nanna's blankee:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::yes::y es::yes::yes:

:Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::P unk::Punk::Punk::Punk:

tri boy

22nd July 2010, 19:18

Going by Rod Riders number of emo cons, you would think he was the first to lift the hoop.
Hoisting a modern day bike is no challenge.
Try it on a GS1100G then get back to us huh.

toycollector10

22nd July 2010, 19:33

And to the F*cktard who pulled a wheelie coming straight at me on the narrow country road by the church on Gebbies Pass road, here, last summer:

http://www.wises.co.nz/l/95+Dyers+Pass+Road/#c/-43.699512/172.623174/16/

What a show-off knob-end you are!! Fat too.

I didn't appreciate it at all.

Doesn't anyone remember the bit a few years ago when the poor basterd up north pulled one and then his headstock separated from his frame?

And that's when the cheese-cutter campaign and all hand wringing started.

Short memories out there.

Spearfish

22nd July 2010, 19:44

Could be a test for the high resolution cameras set up some time back to catch the scum touching up old people for money.

Maybe they are off now?

sosman

22nd July 2010, 20:59

Hey Dipshit for brains, why don't you trade yr GSXR600 for a Harley or cruiser you pussy noob jockey!.....you are sounding like a scratched record....fark sakes!...why do you have a GSXR for? a gn250 can still do the speed limit,,,maybe that's what you should be riding eh? by the sounds of it

PrincessBandit

22nd July 2010, 21:10

hahahaha, that reminds me of the very first red rep I ever got here - for daring to complain that some shithead pulled a wheelie, oncoming and overtaking, on the Maraetai coast rd towards me and my son awhile I was shepherding him on one of his first motorcycle rides on his L plate.
nothings changed I see.

Corse1

22nd July 2010, 21:18

Katman

22nd July 2010, 21:24

hahahaha, that reminds me of the very first red rep I ever got here

Ah yes, back in your sweet days.

You're hardcore now aren't you? How many ya got - 10?

:snigger:

Rogue Rider

22nd July 2010, 21:33

Hmm didn't you just post a speeding ticket earlier today?? Only 20 demerit points. Very lucky man given the way you ride:shutup:

I am lucky, sometimes I get provoked when I should administer self control..... Learning more restraint. There are alot of mature and sensible riders on here now........... never used to be the case I might add, back in the day, this sight used to be a place where dare devils and excitement was a daily topic..... These days its more about abiding speed limits, respecting the law, and bein dignitaries of the 2 wheeled society...........

My Goodness, how it has changed lol......:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scoo ter:
:done:

dipshit

22nd July 2010, 21:41

Hey Dipshit for brains, why don't you trade yr GSXR600 for a Harley or cruiser you pussy noob jockey!.....

That's the thing... There's too many immature wankers on bikes that think they can define motorcycling by the wheelies they can pull or their chicken strip state.

So if you're not bothered with either of those dick measuring wank factors then somehow you aren't a real motorcyclist in the eyes of those wankers.

But then who gives a shit what the wankers out there think.

onearmedbandit

22nd July 2010, 22:35

That's the thing... There's too many immature wankers on bikes that think they can define motorcycling by the wheelies they can pull or their chicken strip state.

So if you're not bothered with either of those dick measuring wank factors then somehow you aren't a real motorcyclist in the eyes of those wankers.

But then who gives a shit what the wankers out there think.

Exactly, why worry about what they think. However my wheelies and tyre exploration has nothing to do with wank factor, rather it's something that gives me personal satisfaction. Oh ok, it is wank factor! But it doesn't define motorcycling, and I couldn't give two hoots whether anyone can wheelie or not or what size their chicken strips are, in fact I couldn't really care what motorcycling does for anyone. It's not my business.

Corse1

23rd July 2010, 08:55

I am lucky, sometimes I get provoked when I should administer self control..... Learning more restraint. There are alot of mature and sensible riders on here now........... never used to be the case I might add, back in the day, this sight used to be a place where dare devils and excitement was a daily topic..... These days its more about abiding speed limits, respecting the law, and bein dignitaries of the 2 wheeled society...........

My Goodness, how it has changed lol......:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scoo ter:
:done:

I'm on 80 demerits at the moment....thats a good incentive for self control ...........

DEATH_INC.

23rd July 2010, 09:14

....................

onearmedbandit

23rd July 2010, 09:41

Banditbandit

23rd July 2010, 11:30

I'm on 80 demerits at the moment....thats a good incentive for self control ...........

I'm still walking .. was on 100 ... dropped to 75 - then got 50 points for 136 klicks .... clearly it's wasn't quite enough incentive for me !!!! Six weeks left of a three month suspension.

Banditbandit

23rd July 2010, 11:38

That's the thing... There's too many immature wankers on bikes that think they can define motorcycling by the wheelies they can pull or their chicken strip state.

So if you're not bothered with either of those dick measuring wank factors then somehow you aren't a real motorcyclist in the eyes of those wankers.

But then who gives a shit what the wankers out there think.

Yeah ... but the same is true that there are too many straights tryng to define motorcycling on their terms as well - and some of us don't buy into that either. You think the young bloods are wankers ... they think you're a fag ... both a load of bullshit !

This is a Kiwi biker forum, not a Kiwi motorcyclist forum ... I'll admit to being a biker .. I'd feel insulted to be called a motorcyclist ...

People ride for a range of reasons, on a range of bikes and in a range of styles and ranges of illegality from not to full on ...

Who cares ! Get over yourselves ... we all ride! I only care about what you ride now, what you think of it and what your next bike might be ... Egos and attitude are both bullshit ...

Katman

23rd July 2010, 11:47

This is a Kiwi biker forum, not a Kiwi motorcyclist forum ... I'll admit to being a biker .. I'd feel insulted to be called a motorcyclist ...

Motorcycling is about more than image.

Taz

23rd July 2010, 12:24

Motorcycling is about more than image.

It is?. Like what then?

DEATH_INC.

23rd July 2010, 12:28

It is?. Like what then?
Adrenaline.
(though I'll bet that's not what KM had in mind)

Banditbandit

23rd July 2010, 12:56

Motorcycling is about more than image.

Yeah maybe ... it's still a term from the straight world ... for me Motorcycling is about rebelion - always has been, always will be ... my form of rebellion has changed from FTW (which I took off my leathers about 16 years ago) to speeding ... it's still rebellion ...

Adrenaline.
(though I'll bet that's not what KM had in mind)

Yeah ... I bet it was ... it's all the people who've joined since that are arguing ...

MSTRS

23rd July 2010, 13:09

... for me Motorcycling is about rebelion ...

Today's wowsers were yesterday's rebels. Self-preservation and good sense catches up with everyone. If DEATH doesn't first.

dipshit

23rd July 2010, 14:19

This is a Kiwi biker forum, not a Kiwi motorcyclist forum ... I'll admit to being a biker .. I'd feel insulted to be called a motorcyclist ...

Most people seeing a 1200 Suzuki Bandit riding down the road would say "look at that motorcyclist" or... "look at that motorcycle rider"...

Sorry. :(

saxet

23rd July 2010, 14:25

Most people seeing a 1200 Suzuki Bandit riding down the road would say "look at that motorcyclist" or... "look at that motorcycle rider"...

Sorry. :(

In my experience most people still think we're all bikies

dipshit

23rd July 2010, 14:43

In my experience most people still think we're all bikies

Maybe a 5 year-old kid might say that perhaps...???

Or dotty old ladies..???

saxet

23rd July 2010, 15:22

Maybe a 5 year-old kid might say that perhaps...???

Or dotty old ladies..???

Sorry to say it but I think you're overestimating the intelligence of the average person.

jonbuoy

23rd July 2010, 19:48

Yeah maybe ... it's still a term from the straight world ... for me Motorcycling is about rebelion - always has been, always will be ... my form of rebellion has changed from FTW (which I took off my leathers about 16 years ago) to speeding ... it's still rebellion ...

Yeah ... I bet it was ... it's all the people who've joined since that are arguing ...

I guess thats half the problem, and half the reason people give up being a "biker" when they get older. I ride because I like bikes and riding, gets me from a to b with a smile on my face. If people dropped the teenage angst fuck the police rebel image maybe they would get taken seriously by the public and government when it came to things like ACC levies. Who are the real bikers? The weekend posers who put on the "biker" fashion patch or the people that ride because they enjoy it.

Rogue Rider

23rd July 2010, 20:56

I guess thats half the problem, and half the reason people give up being a "biker" when they get older. I ride because I like bikes and riding, gets me from a to b with a smile on my face. If people dropped the teenage angst fuck the police rebel image maybe they would get taken seriously by the public and government when it came to things like ACC levies. Who are the real bikers? The weekend posers who put on the "biker" fashion patch or the people that ride because they enjoy it.

I think, most people ride because they like it, and it makes them feel free and different. Whatever the reason people ride, I don't really care, most seem friendly and approachable, and its great meeting up with them all, young, old, patched, and the dense lol. We are all a part of a weird breed thats for sure, and thank God for that lol.:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

It's not what or how you ride that defines you, it's the simple fact that you choose to ride over driving a CAGE! Rage against the CAGE lol.....:Punk:

Lightning

23rd July 2010, 21:12

Wheelies everywhere are great. Would be really great if those people paid my ACC levy on my rego.

racefactory

24th July 2010, 09:23

That's the thing... There's too many immature wankers

I agree with the other guy... fuck you are sounding like a scratched up record. Get off that GSXR right now, who do you think you are you noob jockey? I'll sort out a GN250 for you immediately.

It's not about posing one bit. the fact is you are an insecure wimp and are putting the blame on real riders when you are really the poser on your shiny, new GSXR who will never take it over 10g.

Too many soft cocks on here... I too wish the days of dare devils, thrills, excitement that were daily topics were brought back.

This guy just wanted to share a little story and talk about the fun of wheelies. Stop getting so heavy attacking him and go live life.

The underlying problem me thinks is too many old, bitter crusties on here... you folk just fight, fight, fight. Why? It's an ever losing battle can't you see?

Corse1

24th July 2010, 10:57

I think, most people ride because they like it, and it makes them feel free and different. Whatever the reason people ride, I don't really care, most seem friendly and approachable, and its great meeting up with them all, young, old, patched, and the dense lol. We are all a part of a weird breed thats for sure, and thank God for that lol.:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

It's not what or how you ride that defines you, it's the simple fact that you choose to ride over driving a CAGE! Rage against the CAGE lol.....:Punk:

I count myself as a biker and a motorcyclist....motorcycle rider ..whatever. I use a ute for work and try and get out most weekends for a ride ..any excuse to be on two wheels, even nipping down to the shops. Sometines I like to cruise at the speed limit (especially now I have 80 demerits) and sometimes I need the adrenilin rush and lead from the front.
If I did not have a work ute I would commute on two wheels just like 25-30 years ago when I did not get my car license until i was 20. It was two wheels or nothing. I am still young enough to enjoy rain or shine riding.

I didn't join this site in the beginning with the "rebels":2guns: and don't plan on being one anytime soon, unless being passionate about motorcycling makes me one:blink:

Does that mean I have to leave now :scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Big Dave

24th July 2010, 11:07

Wheelies on modern bikes are fun - but have little credibility - whatever the location - be it a 'considerate to others' place or Jackass place like downtown Orewa - any schmuck can do them.

porky

24th July 2010, 14:38

Today's wowsers were yesterday's rebels. Self-preservation and good sense catches up with everyone. If DEATH doesn't first.

Oh so true.

racefactory

24th July 2010, 15:38

Today's wowsers were yesterday's rebels. Self-preservation and good sense catches up with everyone. If DEATH doesn't first.

In that case leave us to our fucking wheelies and knee downs for now and stop complaining, we'll get it eventually.

Katman

24th July 2010, 15:40

In that case leave us to our fucking wheelies and knee downs for now and stop complaining, we'll get it eventually.

I'll complain all the fuck I like, if you acting like a retard impacts adversely on my motorcycling.

hellokitty

24th July 2010, 15:46

Wheelies on modern bikes are fun - but have little credibility - whatever the location - be it a 'considerate to others' place or Jackass place like downtown Orewa - any schmuck can do them.

Lol I did a wheelie on a GN250, just about wet my pants with shock......

paulmac

24th July 2010, 16:18

Wheelies on modern bikes - any schmuck can do them.

I can't !!!!!

Big Dave

24th July 2010, 18:03

I can't !!!!!

Obviously not a schmuck!

pocketcracker

24th July 2010, 18:22

black bike .. Um ME lol zx10r .. sorry if i scared ya !

dipshit

24th July 2010, 21:02

I agree with the other guy... fuck you are sounding like a scratched up record. Get off that GSXR right now,

Why are there so many immature wankers on motorbikes...???

Do you really think it means you've got a bigger dick or something...???

Most normal people grew out of that mentality by the age of 14.

98tls

24th July 2010, 21:10

Some say that to be older n wiser you first have to be blah blah blah,i tend to agree with em,beats being older and even more boring.

98tls

24th July 2010, 21:14

Fwiw on the wheelie thing theres was something delicious about going the length of the Waitaki bridge on one wheel on the TL at a ridiculous age for doing such a thing.Hopefully it will bring a wee smile to the dial when ive read all the books in the rest home library in the hopefully far off future.

Rogue Rider

24th July 2010, 21:22

Why are there so many immature wankers on motorbikes...???

Do you really think it means you've got a bigger dick or something...???

Most normal people grew out of that mentality by the age of 14.
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:Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::Punk::P unk::Punk:
.
I know everyone is entitled to there own opinion, it just amazes me how many do-gooder super safe pc people there are in this country.
I guess, if you wrap yourself up in enough cotton wool and tie it up with rubber bands you might stay alive forever and grow old graciously......... and boring lol.

However, for those who like to live free, and have the odd bit of wild, just to make sure you're actually alive and living, then experiment, test your bike, and advance your skills.
You don't have to be an egg, to have fun and enjoy your bike. Doing wheelies and tricks is an art and fun. Obviously its not practical or safe nec on the roads, but then again neither is travelling over the speed limit.

sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, all you well meaning dooo gooooders out there, before you criticize for wheelies as unsafe, make sure your not a biggetted hypocrite. Thus meaning, make sure before you give us your sound safe advice, make sure you have NEVER broken the law, or done anything risky or dumb before.....
Speeding is travelling even just 5km over the limit now, thats a ticketable offence. If you can't confess to being perfect, then please spare the world of your dribble, I don't like puddles lol.......
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:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scoo ter::scooter::scooter:

98tls

24th July 2010, 21:29

.
If you can't confess to being perfect, then please spare the world of your dribble, :

:blink:Guess thats everybody gone bar me then.:shifty:

Rogue Rider

24th July 2010, 21:31

:blink:Guess thats everybody gone bar me then.:shifty:

Bro, you're awesome, I think that halo that landed upon you from the heavens has granted you infinite ability to be AWESOME......

We could learn alot from your wisdom, it would be cruel of you not to share it with us..... please please share some wisdom with us....
:shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::s hit::shit:

98tls

24th July 2010, 21:37

Bro, you're awesome, I think that halo that landed upon you from the heavens has granted you infinite ability to be AWESOME......

We could learn alot from your wisdom, it would be cruel of you not to share it with us..... please please share some wisdom with us....
:shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::s hit::shit:

1st lesson Grasshopper,its not actually a Halo though my old mum did call me "her little angel",sadly infinite wisdom was just to much for my merely mortal hair to handle and in order to give all that wisdom some space it decided to vacate,good though for the cooling of said wisdom.

Rogue Rider

24th July 2010, 22:02

1st lesson Grasshopper,its not actually a Halo though my old mum did call me "her little angel",sadly infinite wisdom was just to much for my merely mortal hair to handle and in order to give all that wisdom some space it decided to vacate,good though for the cooling of said wisdom.

Mate, thats wisdom,humility and COOL all wrapped up in a choice big bun.... You must ride a TLR

98tls

24th July 2010, 22:26

Mate, thats wisdom,humility and COOL all wrapped up in a choice big bun.... You must ride a TLR

Last thing on earth i would own fella.Theres a few parts off one on what i do ride though.then again theres a few off a Hayabusa as well.

_Shrek_

25th July 2010, 15:49

Try it on a GS1100G then get back to us huh.

took the word right out of my head :laugh:

Spearfish

25th July 2010, 16:07

I can't !!!!!

everyone can...there has to be a point where a flip backwards is a wheelie?
Unless there are rules about time and sustainability

Katman

27th July 2010, 08:47

I am a Christian motorcycle chaplain.

I think this should be the new method of recognition, no gay waving, just wheelies.

http://www.break.com/index/bike-destroyed-after-bad-wipeout.html

Take another look at this video and try to imagine how much worse it could have been.

If you're struggling to figure it out, take a read of the thread that dipshit provided the link for about Bruce and Darryl's accident.

There's something malignantly evil about someone who purports to be a Christian motorcycle chaplain, encouraging people to place themselves at a higher degree of risk to injury or death while at the same imposing an increased threat of the same to others that share the road with them.

Christian? - my arse. Chaplain? - even arser. People like you make me fucking puke.

(And btw - I came within milliseconds of potentially being killed by a wheel-standing motorcyclist as I was turning into the Cold Kiwi rally a couple of years ago).

skippa1

27th July 2010, 10:44

Big Dave

27th July 2010, 10:46

Live a little.....

Then work out how the ignore function on this site works. :yes:

skippa1

27th July 2010, 10:51

Then work out how the ignore function on this site works. :yes:

I will.....yes I will, I so will......:done:

White trash

27th July 2010, 10:53

Has been tried before with varying success... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/39921-Tributes-to-LooseBruce-and-DSS3 :oi-grr:

Dude. I have no problem with your crusade against what you to consider to be irresponsible riding behaviour and bad attitudes, but I'd thank you not to make insinuations to circumstances you know nothing about, about people you've never met.

Ta.

onearmedbandit

27th July 2010, 10:58

(And btw - I came within milliseconds of potentially being killed by a wheel-standing motorcyclist as I was turning into the Cold Kiwi rally a couple of years ago).

Was that due to the rider being an idiot or the wheelie? Is everyone who does a wheelie an idiot? Or only if they place other peoples lives at risk?

DMNTD

27th July 2010, 11:04

http://www.break.com/index/bike-destroyed-after-bad-wipeout.html

Take another look at this video and try to imagine how much worse it could have been.

In that particular video...you are 100% correct.

Personally i don't have problems with people doing wheelies etc as long as it can't affect others around them.

Katman

27th July 2010, 13:02

Was that due to the rider being an idiot or the wheelie? Is everyone who does a wheelie an idiot? Or only if they place other peoples lives at risk?

Just for the record, I don't have a problem with the act of wheel-standing per se - I don't fly into a paroxysm of rage every time I see Rossi doing one. Hell, I even have a number of people on my friends list who, if I was totally against wheel-stands, would probably not be there.

However, the problems that I do have with wheel-stands are;

a) when the performing of them places other road users at increased risk,
b) when the performance-gone-wrong of them adds to the burden we place on the ACC system which is already shafting us all indiscriminately,
c) when the performing of them strengthens the public's perception that we are a menace to society, thereby strengthening the government's resolve to get rid of us, and mostly,
d) publicly encouraging others to go out and wreck havoc by doing them.

dipshit

27th July 2010, 17:15

Dude. I have no problem with your crusade against what you to consider to be irresponsible riding behaviour and bad attitudes, but I'd thank you not to make insinuations to circumstances you know nothing about, about people you've never met.

It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye.

toycollector10

27th July 2010, 18:18

I once saw Andrew Stroud pull a wheelie at probably 300 plus kph down the full length of the main straight at Ruapuna on a Britten.

Anything less than that just doesn't cut it, try-hards.

P.S. Save it for the track.

onearmedbandit

27th July 2010, 18:47

toycollector10

27th July 2010, 19:36

Was he doing it with one arm? And really, 300km/h+ on the main straight at Ruapuna?

I don't know, it was just a guess. I can't get above about 95 MPH on that straight on my old shitter.

beyond

27th July 2010, 20:07

jonbuoy

27th July 2010, 20:46

some people seem to have no sense of humor, adventure and nor are they able to laugh at their own sense of self importance. If certain people think they are going to wipe out mans will to dominate machine and do wheelies, stoppies, high speed runs or push the envelope a bit, by criticising, abusing or otherwise chastising those of us that like to live on the edge a little.....they are dreaming. It is human nature to try and push the envelope. Thats how products get developed and refined.....in fact if it wasnt an inbuilt human mechanisim, we would all be mute fetuses .......:headbang:

Live a little.....

The problem is a lot of riders don´t seem to understand there is a time and place, ie empty roads which there are a lot of in NZ. "Live a little" yes but have a search through the biker down/killed threads - then read back through some of their previous posts. I´ve ridden like a twat in the past as I´m sure Katman and other safety orientated posters. Some people get away with pushing it on the roads forever for others it takes the loss of a mate or a serious but survivable crash to wake them up. Push your envelope on your own bit of road or track and let me just "live" thanks.

Big Dave

27th July 2010, 20:52

P.S. Save it for the track.

Good advice - except you get chucked out of the track days I've observed for stunting. In fact one ride brief I saw jokingly said 'save that for the road'.

From a practical standpoint - being able to hoist the front wheel is a part of off-road and adventure riding. Clearing obstacles etc.

There are jackass places to practice and there are suitable places. Be good if the track was one of the suitable places - ironic that it isn't.

lanci

27th July 2010, 21:14

http://www.break.com/index/bike-destroyed-after-bad-wipeout.html

Take another look at this video and try to imagine how much worse it could have been.

If you're struggling to figure it out, take a read of the thread that dipshit provided the link for about Bruce and Darryl's accident.

There's something malignantly evil about someone who purports to be a Christian motorcycle chaplain, encouraging people to place themselves at a higher degree of risk to injury or death while at the same imposing an increased threat of the same to others that share the road with them.

Christian? - my arse. Chaplain? - even arser. People like you make me fucking puke.

(And btw - I came within milliseconds of potentially being killed by a wheel-standing motorcyclist as I was turning into the Cold Kiwi rally a couple of years ago).

Christianity is all about hyprocrisy...

lanci

27th July 2010, 21:15

I can't wheelie and am a little ashamed given my current motorcycle...

skippa1

28th July 2010, 08:49

The problem is a lot of riders don´t seem to understand there is a time and place, ie empty roads which there are a lot of in NZ. "Live a little" yes but have a search through the biker down/killed threads - then read back through some of their previous posts. I´ve ridden like a twat in the past as I´m sure Katman and other safety orientated posters. Some people get away with pushing it on the roads forever for others it takes the loss of a mate or a serious but survivable crash to wake them up. Push your envelope on your own bit of road or track and let me just "live" thanks.

My envelope is generally pushed on an empty road.....I have no impact on you and cant think why you would assume I do. Interesting how you also assume that reading biker down threads will impact my riding. Been on the road for 32 years now on 2 wheels and 4, have had one friend killed on a bike (on a track in the 80's) 2 in cars and 1 skiing. I still ride and drive, cant ski for shit, but a friends death wouldnt stop me and I would give 100%...using my own judgement in regard to my safety and the safety of others.:innocent:

Corse1

28th July 2010, 09:44

I can't wheelie and am a little ashamed given my current motorcycle...

I am trying to find places to practice that won't make me lose my license.......roll on November when I getr some poiints back

jonbuoy

28th July 2010, 17:57

My envelope is generally pushed on an empty road.....I have no impact on you and cant think why you would assume I do. Interesting how you also assume that reading biker down threads will impact my riding. Been on the road for 32 years now on 2 wheels and 4, have had one friend killed on a bike (on a track in the 80's) 2 in cars and 1 skiing. I still ride and drive, cant ski for shit, but a friends death wouldnt stop me and I would give 100%...using my own judgement in regard to my safety and the safety of others.:innocent:

Good for you, I guess your not like the "others" then. Doesn´t matter how long anyone has been on the roads - if the biker down threads don´t make you think a little about your riding style and attitude there is something wrong.

one fast tl1ooo

28th July 2010, 17:59

Whats wrong with a good wheel stand now and then.

Rogue Rider

28th July 2010, 18:07

Well, wheelies are not essential for motorcycle happiness, however they do work tremendously.
If you want to learn to wheelie, the only places I find that are accessible are rural back roads. If you want to learn without too much damage if you are a real novice, get a trail bike and have a go on a paddock.
I learned on the paddock with an XR250 and a CR200. Doing them on the road with a more powerful bike is much easier. All you do is power up drop back and power on hard and hold. On my speed triple its easy as pie in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The rocket 111 I had was a bit more difficult to get up and land, but not as hard as my HD fat boy I had. Sadly I blew the front forks one time when it landed a bit hard lol.....
I am hardly a wheelie king, but there are certainly a few on here. If its got two wheels It can wheelie.
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sosman

28th July 2010, 18:36

I am trying to find places to practice that won't make me lose my license.......roll on November when I getr some poiints back

Go a find a quiet road with a good long up hill, cause (one) when going up hill....it's easier to get the front wheel up & (two) you'll find that the speed will increase less than compared to doing them on the flat...making it less scary when starting out

Rogue Rider

28th July 2010, 18:43

Go a find a quiet road with a good long up hill, cause (one) when going up hill....it's easier to get the front wheel up & (two) you'll find that the speed will increase less than compared to doing them on the flat...making it less scary when starting out

You also feel like you are way higher and boosts your confidence....

DMNTD

28th July 2010, 19:00

Heh! Don't forget to wave....

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gatch

28th July 2010, 19:02

I sort of agree with katman for once. I know for true (how gooder england is that ?), there are members of the public who know not any motorcyclists in person. The only images they have of "bikers" is what they see on telly, hence they think we are all P-selling, gang-banging ex-cons who have no friends except for bottles of rum and woman with loose morals and fast hands..

Now while this may be true for most of us (not all of course, we know katman is pretty clean), you can see why doing wheelies in a really public place may be a bad idea..

BUT ! I'm not saying don't do wheelies, I think they are wicked. Fantastic even. On the same level as finishing a proper yard glass in under 3 minutes. Just maybe some people need to use their noodle a little before they decide to do 200m long mono's down Tremaine Ave on their 07 GSX-R 600..

Big Dave

28th July 2010, 19:10

It's not a matter of agreeing with anyone. It's just common sense.

There are Jackass places to do stuff and there are appropriate places.

It's about understanding the consequences and making the right choices.

Corse1

28th July 2010, 19:40

Corse1

28th July 2010, 20:01

Go a find a quiet road with a good long up hill, cause (one) when going up hill....it's easier to get the front wheel up & (two) you'll find that the speed will increase less than compared to doing them on the flat...making it less scary when starting out

Yes I remember flipping my nice newish XT500 in my early years....still vivid:shit: