Wheelstands in public

**rainman** · 29th November 2007, 18:47

Don't see the point, meself, but whatever...

**Drew** · 29th November 2007, 19:52

Originally Posted by merv

What are you saying WT does Drew do wheelies with a beer in his hand?

I'll post a pic of it on the weekend for ya.

**Katman** · 29th November 2007, 20:26

Originally Posted by Mcduck5n

Yea i should realy work out how to do them some time....

Just sit yourself on the pillion seat mcduck. You might not even need any throttle.

**saltydog** · 29th November 2007, 20:45

I was living in aussie there about 15 years ago when speed cameras mounted on the traffic lights were first introduced. The morning paper came out with the front page this pic (taken from the speed camera(s) of this guy poping a wheelie, ONE HANDED, giving the camera the finger with his other while his left foot was wrapped around the number plate so it was obscured......
Nice

Check these posers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz3uHE6Zjm4

**onearmedbandit** · 29th November 2007, 20:59

ONE HANDED wheelies you say? Don't believe it myself

**McDuck** · 29th November 2007, 20:59

Originally Posted by katman

Just sit yourself on the pillion seat mcduck. You might not even need any throttle.

Lol dont work (not that i have tryed it) you see i have these things called feet that counter the hole thing.

**McDuck** · 29th November 2007, 21:03

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

ONE HANDED wheelies you say? Don't believe it myself

photoshop..

**onearmedbandit** · 29th November 2007, 21:11

Damn, got me.

**saltydog** · 29th November 2007, 21:22

Originally Posted by Mcduck5n

photoshop..

Well well. what have we here? a graphic artist? Na, he was took quick on the draw to come up with a pic that quick!

is that real 1-armed?

**Dave-** · 29th November 2007, 21:30

I'm not keen on the tricks, rather spend the time learning lines etc

I'd admire a nice line more than your ability to brake heavily or rev your engine in a low gear...

**onearmedbandit** · 29th November 2007, 22:28

Originally Posted by saltydog

Well well. what have we here? a graphic artist? Na, he was took quick on the draw to come up with a pic that quick!

is that real 1-armed?

I don't know. Is it real?

**Mikkel** · 29th November 2007, 22:31

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

I don't know. Is it real?

Yup - that's SVboy alright. Was taken on the Show day trip a couple of weeks ago.

J/K

**madbikeboy** · 30th November 2007, 06:00

Fucking hell. What a mix of normal people and old nana's.

"don't see the point in it myself" from a guy who rides a cruiser. Who would've thought...? Buy a Volvo mate.

Okay, for the record - the road was perfectly clear in the opposite direction, with concrete barriers - the only place better to do it would have been Meremere. He was in good control, and the conditions were perfect.

Tricks do have a point, wheelies are about throttle control, stoppies are about weight transfer and brake finese. I had an old woman stop (for no reason whatsoever) suddenly in front of me a couple of days ago with no brake lights - the hours of trying to perfect braking paid of with me not burying scoot up her stupid ass. (I had a small discussion with her, Ethel was just having a senior moment, quietly suggested that she considered handing in her licence...).

I don't recommend or advocate pulling dumb shit in traffic (or next to schools etc) - but at least the rider has some semblance of control.

Someone made a point about drunk drivers and then there was one about 10 years for stunting - I won't drink at all and ride, and my limit is ONE beer for driving. We have a cultural problem here with attitude and aggression; bikes are dangerous, but it's okay to be completely pissed and drive. IT'S NOT FUCKING OKAY. I've been written off by two drunk drivers, and lost family members. I'd like to see 10 years off the road for the first offence, and I'd like to see cars impounded immediately. Second offence should be significant jail time. That'd sort some of them, my mate Grim and I can sort the rest

I'm guessing this post may fire things up, and yes, I'm kinding shooting from the hip... Mind you, if it were up to me, I'd ban cars, country music and rap would be illegal, and Shortland St stars would get deported...

**madbikeboy** · 30th November 2007, 06:01

And for the record, it is totally possible to wheelie one handed (I have video proof if someone can tell me how to add videos and pix).

**Mikkel** · 30th November 2007, 06:38

Originally Posted by madbikeboy

I'm guessing this post may fire things up, and yes, I'm kinding shooting from the hip... Mind you, if it were up to me, I'd ban cars, country music and rap would be illegal, and Shortland St stars would get deported...

Doesn't sound all that bad to me!

Although I think we should allow cars on the road in the rain only...

(Hey, I'd like to retain some creature comforts ok!)