Oh yeah, best wheelie 'post-accident'!!

[onearmedbandit]

Tonight, hooked her up in first off the power (oohhh the powwer), got her up nice and high before I clicked second and found the sweet spot where she just sat, high and proud looking at the sky (overcast with a little clear sky). Rode her through second, considered shifting to third (first time since 1997) but due to conditions at the time lowered her down and then clicked up.

OMFG!! What an unreal feeling that was! Just balancing up there for what seemed an eternity. I've got her up plenty of times in first and clicked second, but always ran out of steam due to being a little over cautious. Tonight was the first time I've had full control, just regulating the throttle on and off for as long as I wanted in 8yrs!! I want to get out there again, I may have cracked the formula for the one-armed power-up multigear wheelie!! Once I'm sure, I'll get some digi footage and find somewhere to host it!!

(Sorry for the over excitment, but surely some here understand?)

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[loosebruce]

Respect is due my man, the fact you only got one arm, maximum respect, gotta love it huh :banana: wheelie on man :cool:

[StoneChucker]

That is a story of how determination triumphs over adversity. I have nothing but respect for you mate. Can't wait till I can hold her up, must be an awsome feeling...

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[FzerozeroT]

:not: I have to say mad respect as well, I suppose it's already been mentioned but what do you do about clutch?

[dangerous]

OAB...... must of been the day for it, cos I clicked 2nd while riding 1st out for the 1st time today aswell, can get it up in 2nd but I've never changed gear due to being a little over cautious like ya self.

So heres a question for the wheelie kings..... what do you guys find easier a V2 or a multi? and why?

[**R1**]

OAB...... must of been the day for it, cos I clicked 2nd while riding 1st out for the 1st time today aswell, can get it up in 2nd but I've never changed gear due to being a little over cautious like ya self.

So heres a question for the wheelie kings..... what do you guys find easier a V2 or a multi? and why?
I find the multi's beta....only coz of wieght tho.... twins head for the sky easier but seem a lil frnt heavy....

Nice one OAB u know ya going to have to show me :niceone:

[dangerous]

I find the multi's beta....only coz of wieght tho.... twins head for the sky easier but seem a lil frnt heavy....
and harder to hold up I take it?..... as in twins run out of puff so easy (to soon)

[cowpoos]

didn't realise u have one arm mate.....that might explain ur name...

respect man....90% of people can't do wheelies with 2 hands.

[Riff Raff]

You're a bloody legend! Well done that man! :wari:

[Coyote]

Damn that would be awesome. No all you have to do is do it again!

[Shade]

Sounds wicked alright. I freak out wheelieing Logans XR500 when it comes up about a cm.. hah. Feels like its 2 meters high!

To do it clicking through gears with one arm is impressive. Big ups!

[onearmedbandit]

For those that don't know, I have a reverse facing clutch lever on the right clip-on operated by my thumb. Changinging gear while on the back wheel is done with no clutch, just a quick blip on the throttle, as I used to do when I had use of both arms. This time however I found the sweet spot and could've clicked third, maybe even carried through to forth (I've done this on my previous gixxer many times pre accident). Like I said, when I nail it properly every time I'll get some footage of it.

For myself it is a triumph over my injury, another feather in my cap that this injury will not affect my life.

[**R1**]

and harder to hold up I take it?..... as in twins run out of puff so easy (to soon)
yeah...if you can get a good balence its ok but i had issues on a mates TL and i have done a few on Steves vtr....would be a bit easier if they revd a bit harder, the RSV i test rode was ok, but that rides more like a multi.

[DEATH_INC.]

Well done mate!Maximum respect!!!! :not:
Never tried pulling her up one handed,may have to give it a go so I can feel what it's like.....
I've always found multi's easier too,the twins aren't responsive and revvy enough.....but as aaron said,my mates RSV ain't too bad for a twin...

[Motoracer]

Max respect goes out to you man! Nice one and congrats!!

[カワサキキド]

Have you got a camera? If not I should be able to borrow one.... if we have multiple camera's we can do the Jackie Chan style, show the same footage from different angles to give more affect, shot.

[onearmedbandit]

Yup, got a Canon Digital camera with a 512mb card, good for about 20mins of footage in 640 by 480. Need a good camera man though, sounds like you might be the man michael.

[Slingshot]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to onearmedbandit again.
I hate that rule!!!


It's guys like you that I have a heap of respect for.
My wife's grandfather is much the same, he's lost both of his legs but still got a great outlook on life. He even wants me to take him for a ride on the bike (he use to ride way back in the day).



Just don't go hurting yourself again!

[MD]

Full marks and a DB to that man. Well written too. You really described the buzz you get when it just sits up there. Anyone else noticed that the thrill of a wheelie doesn't fade over time like some other bike thrills and non bike stuff. Long may it last.
MD

[カワサキキド]

Yup, got a Canon Digital camera with a 512mb card, good for about 20mins of footage in 640 by 480. Need a good camera man though, sounds like you might be the man michael.
I'm always keen, we try to finish work before three everyday, and no work on weekends. Uni doesn't start back intill the 21st and when that starts I will have even more time.

Multiple camera angles would be cool, then I can edit them into a profesional looking clip.

How are your stoppies?

[onearmedbandit]

Thanks for the comments guys, appreciate it!!

My stoppies are starting to come right, have got the back wheel off the deck at about 60km/h a couple of times, held it for a bit but still need some more pratice. Once I get them downpacked along with the wheelies, through in a couple of corner vids, could be quite a good video I think. Must get out and pratice pratice pratice.

[White trash]

OAB...... must of been the day for it, cos I clicked 2nd while riding 1st out for the 1st time today aswell, can get it up in 2nd but I've never changed gear due to being a little over cautious like ya self.

So heres a question for the wheelie kings..... what do you guys find easier a V2 or a multi? and why?

Multis.

Better and longer spread of power and alot smoother. V-twins run out of puff a bit quick.

[Sniper]

Well done OAB. You deserve respect and credit of the highest degree.

Well done and I hope all goes well and you get even better

Sniper

[Dodgyiti]

Each time you gain back something you lost is a major milestone, it's one more thing that hasn't been robbed from you.
Can't wait to see some footage, if it comes out really well you might be able to flick it off to a bike DVD maker. Cover your costs :niceone: