Guess the rider had a flat front tyre

**Brett** · 26th April 2015, 18:34

The fun starts at 1:13. Came across this as I was looking for reviews on the new R1 vs R1-M.

**R650R** · 26th April 2015, 18:55

We'll he sure as hell didn't have decent mic'.... Big F*&^%&* thanks for warning about the shite sound quality...
What kind of arsehole buys a $20,000 superbike and doesn't spring for a decent sound system for recording such extreme riding....

**Brett** · 26th April 2015, 18:57

Originally Posted by R650R

We'll he sure as hell didn't have decent mic'.... Big F*&^%&* thanks for warning about the shite sound quality...
What kind of arsehole buys a $20,000 superbike and doesn't spring for a decent sound system for recording such extreme riding....

Yeah...not a new R1 either, looks like the pre-cross plane R1 (ie 2008 or so) to me. Just an impressive wheelie in my books. Shit video otherwise.

**jasonu** · 26th April 2015, 19:06

I think even Doug Demokos would be impressed with that.

**nzspokes** · 26th April 2015, 19:33

Ive wondered how the motors get on with oil pick up doing wheelies like that. Guess it doesnt bother em.

**AllanB** · 26th April 2015, 20:59

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Ive wondered how the motors get on with oil pick up doing wheelies like that. Guess it doesnt bother em.

Years back Z1's would oil starve their bottom ends on the drag strip due to acceleration moving the oil to the rear of the sump away from the oil pump. A little hinge flapper was the mod to fix.

Wahhh yawn big long wheelie. Shows rider skill and balls. All is shows about the bike is nice balance once the front is up.