Tuesday-night wheelie practice ride.

**Drew** · 27th February 2007, 14:56

Ok, since it would be illegal to do these things on a public road, those that are keen, can text Flame, or myself, or send me a PM, and we'll give you directions to our secret private location.

**Sparky Bills** · 27th February 2007, 15:01

Are these going to be a regular thing?

Would be more than keen once the new toy arrives

**flame** · 27th February 2007, 15:45

Originally Posted by Sparky Bills

Are these going to be a regular thing?

Would be more than keen once the new toy arrives

yip.....we been doing it for the last 3 weeks

although last week

.....someone always has to spoil the fun eh.

**ajturbo** · 27th February 2007, 16:39

well.... when MY bolty turns up (hopefully in one piece).. i may pop around...

**Sparky Bills** · 27th February 2007, 16:44

Cool!
Well im in! later this month that is.

**Lissa** · 27th February 2007, 16:48

Oh yay I'm in... but I want Flame to teach me the right way, sorry Fizzerman but I want to learn from the best!!

LOL

P/T: Dont really think GN's can wheelie

**alexthekidd** · 27th February 2007, 18:27

Originally Posted by Lissa

P/T: Dont really think GN's can wheelie

Seen my friend tom do it with a fair amount of ease, so can be done!

**Drew** · 27th February 2007, 19:04

Originally Posted by Lissa

P/T: Dont really think GN's can wheelie

What!!!??? My avatar was me doin it on MikeyG's GN, it can be done!!

**cowboyz** · 27th February 2007, 19:15

would love to get together with some of you guyz and show me how to get the 9 up on one consistantly. I was coming home last night and trying to power it up and it just wasn't happening. So I gave up and went for a fang the long way round and all of a sudden I didn't have any problem launching the front. Felt great and was getting some distance with some strong power wheelies. Then this morning I cant wheelie at all. Very inconsistant.

**Kendog** · 27th February 2007, 21:08

Originally Posted by FIZZERMAN

Ok, since it would be illegal to do these things on a public road, those that are keen, can text Flame, or myself, or send me a PM, and we'll give you directions to our secret private location.

If you want a camera man for one of your sessions let me know.

**Drew** · 28th February 2007, 08:11

Originally Posted by Kendog

If you want a camera man for one of your sessions let me know.

That'd be cool bro, cheers. Just PM me next Tuesday if you're available, and I'll tell you where and when.

Originally Posted by cowboyz

would love to get together with some of you guyz and show me how to get the 9 up on one consistantly. I was coming home last night and trying to power it up and it just wasn't happening. So I gave up and went for a fang the long way round and all of a sudden I didn't have any problem launching the front. Felt great and was getting some distance with some strong power wheelies. Then this morning I cant wheelie at all. Very inconsistant.

This is a real common complaint dude, the reasons can be varied, but usually, when you're just starting out, it's hard to remember exactly what it is you're doin when a good one happens.
I can give a few tips, on what normally works well, so that you have some conscious thoughts to apply, rather than hit and miss approach. If you're not keen on that though, the hit and miss approach will eventually work, because you get used to things, and learn what the bike wants.

**MikeyG** · 28th February 2007, 15:40

Originally Posted by Kendog

If you want a camera man for one of your sessions let me know.

Your not one of those photographers with the camera in the back of a van who send the photo and a really big bill out are you?

**cowboyz** · 28th February 2007, 16:04

Originally Posted by FIZZERMAN

This is a real common complaint dude, the reasons can be varied, but usually, when you're just starting out, it's hard to remember exactly what it is you're doin when a good one happens.
I can give a few tips, on what normally works well, so that you have some conscious thoughts to apply, rather than hit and miss approach. If you're not keen on that though, the hit and miss approach will eventually work, because you get used to things, and learn what the bike wants.

sweet. I will have to get done there one of these days for a lesson. Got any tips in the meantime? I have read the stickies in the stunt forum but still hit and miss.

**slopster** · 28th February 2007, 16:17

Originally Posted by cowboyz

would love to get together with some of you guyz and show me how to get the 9 up on one consistantly. I was coming home last night and trying to power it up and it just wasn't happening. So I gave up and went for a fang the long way round and all of a sudden I didn't have any problem launching the front. Felt great and was getting some distance with some strong power wheelies. Then this morning I cant wheelie at all. Very inconsistant.

Seems to make a huge difference whether you've got a full tank of gas or not. Thats 10kg+ on the front end.

**Sparky Bills** · 28th February 2007, 16:42

Its all about being smooth!
Your not going to be able to get to balance point straight away, so dont try.
Start small, get used to the front coming up, practise bringing it up and PUTTING IT DOWN JUST AS SMOOTH!

As you gain confidence, go higher and higher.
It takes time, theres no rush though.

Or......

Gear the fucker down and watch that front fly! haha