Am I a poof

**2much** · 25th August 2009, 08:17

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** · 25th August 2009, 09:30

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** · 25th August 2009, 09:40

Originally Posted by MaxCannon

Even the pros sometimes crash when doing a wheelie.

Well not for at least nine days or so.

Not since Bautista destroyed his bike attempting a wheelie after the race had finished at BRNO...

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** · 25th August 2009, 10:38

Originally Posted by pritch

Well not for at least nine days or so.

Not since Bautista destroyed his bike attempting a wheelie after the race had finished at BRNO...

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

**Dazza** · 25th August 2009, 11:54

Yep, your a Poof !

**hospitalfood** · 25th August 2009, 12:02

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

**Patch** · 25th August 2009, 12:31

Originally Posted by 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???

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

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** · 25th August 2009, 12:45

Originally Posted by Patch

Beware the entry fee to join their poofter ranks tho.

Taking the rap on a grand in fines and 3 months loss of license?

**mashman** · 25th August 2009, 13:15

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** · 25th August 2009, 13:40

Originally Posted by 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???

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

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

**NOWOOL** · 25th August 2009, 13:49

Originally Posted by 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???

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

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** · 25th August 2009, 13:53

Here's the thread on How to Wheelie:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...outube+wheelie

**boomer** · 25th August 2009, 13:54

Originally Posted by NOWOOL

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** · 25th August 2009, 18:26

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

, never have, all or nothing. Some people can, some can't, just one of those things.