How OK is it to pull a wheelie whilst passing

**Coyote** · 27th January 2005, 08:24

Originally Posted by Sniper_CBR

Hehe, I would have loved to see the wheelie. Mainly because me on a 250 cant really do one or Im too chicken to

Rev to 10,000+rpm, then drop the clutch as fast as you can.

I'll let you know when I get round to doing it

Stoppies are good fun on a CBR

**Biff** · 27th January 2005, 08:41

Originally Posted by alarumba

Same here on my 250

I used to pull up the front easily on a KMX125 and DT125 on my mates land. Sitting as far back in the seat and pulling the bars worked (an almost empty petrol tank also helped), until I flipped it (ouch). From then on I always, always kept the back break covered (as say all the hexperts anyway), just in case.

Nowadays the front wheel on my bike only comes up by accident when I accelerate hard.

I don't believe that the majortiy of cage drivers would be impressed to be honest. They'd probably think, "there goes another freakin dangerous motorbike rider fuckwit posing a threat to the fabric of society and world peace" , just before they turn without any warning or indication taking out another bike that was overtaking which they hadn't bothered to look for.

I on the other hand, I think it's disgraceful behaviour and there's no place for it in a modern law abbiding society (

). However I still let out a girlie titter when I see one done properly. Then again I also laugh when I see someone pull a crap one.

**Coyote** · 27th January 2005, 08:46

Originally Posted by Biff Baff

I used to pull up the front easily on a KMX125 and DT125 on my mates land. Sitting as far back in the seat and pulling the bars worked (an almost empty petrol tank also helped), until I flipped it (ouch). From then on I always, always kept the back break covered (as say all the hexperts anyway), just in case.

They were dirtbikes weren't they? The CBR is a lardass and can't pull rolling wheelies or anything fancy like that. Those dirtbikes would be a fair bit lighter, and the DT is a 2 stroke right? And would the KMX be a 2 stroke also?

**Monsterbishi** · 27th January 2005, 08:50

My MC19 CBR can get the nose up easy enough in first and second with a bit of 'aggressive' clutch blipping, it's all in how you position yourself.

**bugjuice** · 27th January 2005, 09:26

i tried on my CBR250 but the best it got was a little 1 inch jump, and even then, I was worried I was going to snap the chain or fuk the clutch or something.. so I didn't really try. I'm still working the courage up to have a go on the 636. When I'm off it (like now), I'm well keen to give it a go, but when I'm on it, it's another story. I don't want to bin it!! I have had it up a few inches under acceleration, but then I think that if I keep accelerating, I'll do what I see in those crash movies, and flip over.. no ta.. Did a monster wheelie in a carpark on my bro's RGV250, then tried to do it again to show him, and guess what - couldn't do it :sneaky2:

A couple of years ago, I was coming back from uuup north in the cage, just past the Albany turn off going over the hill toward the city, 2 bikes came past (chick out in front on a cruiser, and a bloke on a white R1) doing about 150.. the guy slowed to about 90 and we past him again, then almost right next to us, popped up the front and fukt off at who knows what speed. Was impressed at his talents, and there wasn't any traffic around apart from the 3 of us..

I guess if you've got it, flaunt it, but don't loose it, and don't be stupid. It will definitely land you in hot doodoo with the fuzz, but still as impressive as hell. I wish I had the balls to do it, but I wouldn't generally on the open road.

Also took my CBR on Puke, coming off Castrol at full scream thinking I was doing alright, then someone on an R1 (I thunk) flew past me like I was stood still, then picked the front up and fukt off twice the speed I could do on 2 wheels.. That impressed the hell outta me..

k, rant over..

**R1** · 27th January 2005, 09:38

Originally Posted by Sniper_CBR

The Next person to say shenanigans gets Pistol whipped!

Hehe, I would have loved to see the wheelie. Mainly because me on a 250 cant really do one or Im too chicken to

you dont need to.....just pop down to Chch and i will take you for a ride....its heaps easier to do with a pilion, but you have to face backwards and no shitting ya self on my bike ya will have to wait till ya get off.

**R1** · 27th January 2005, 09:40

Originally Posted by bugjuice

i tried on my CBR250 but the best it got was a little 1 inch jump, and even then, I was worried I was going to snap the chain or fuk the clutch or something.. so I didn't really try. I'm still working the courage up to have a go on the 636. When I'm off it (like now), I'm well keen to give it a go, but when I'm on it, it's another story. I don't want to bin it!! I have had it up a few inches under acceleration, but then I think that if I keep accelerating, I'll do what I see in those crash movies, and flip over.. no ta.. Did a monster wheelie in a carpark on my bro's RGV250, then tried to do it again to show him, and guess what - couldn't do it :sneaky2:

A couple of years ago, I was coming back from uuup north in the cage, just past the Albany turn off going over the hill toward the city, 2 bikes came past (chick out in front on a cruiser, and a bloke on a white R1) doing about 150.. the guy slowed to about 90 and we past him again, then almost right next to us, popped up the front and fukt off at who knows what speed. Was impressed at his talents, and there wasn't any traffic around apart from the 3 of us..

I guess if you've got it, flaunt it, but don't loose it, and don't be stupid. It will definitely land you in hot doodoo with the fuzz, but still as impressive as hell. I wish I had the balls to do it, but I wouldn't generally on the open road.

Also took my CBR on Puke, coming off Castrol at full scream thinking I was doing alright, then someone on an R1 (I thunk) flew past me like I was stood still, then picked the front up and fukt off twice the speed I could do on 2 wheels.. That impressed the hell outta me..

k, rant over..

sounds like you need to trade the kwaka on a nice stylie.... R1

**Ms Piggy** · 27th January 2005, 09:43

Originally Posted by White trash

The young chaps and ladies seem to like the on bike shenanigans.

Oooooooooooooo - so does that mean you class me as young!

**Biff** · 27th January 2005, 09:55

Originally Posted by alarumba

They were dirtbikes weren't they?

Yep, of sorts and both were indeed 2 stokes. Both bikes were actually road legal dirt bikes. Same thing, different tyres.

**bugjuice** · 27th January 2005, 10:04

Originally Posted by R1AaronKDX

sounds like you need to trade the kwaka on a nice stylie.... R1

i've heard stories of yama riders buyin a kawa..

but there's a can of worms.. I'm happy at the mo, thanx, but I promise to think about it from time to time

actually, the R6 and 636 are fairly evenly matched;
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/4093/4163/

and not too far off with the R1 and ZX10
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/3845/3850/

**StoneChucker** · 27th January 2005, 11:40

Pick the right car, and you should be ok. Just don't get caught. Certain people get a kick out of seeing people wheelie. Just yesterday, I was in Martinborough, and I pulled a FEEBLE, small wheelie past a jogger, and she gave me a huge smile. Ofcouse, she could have been laughing at how small my wheelie was

Young kids love'em, and boy racers.
And, from what I read from Slipstream and CSL, so do women

My new wheelie pad is going to be Taranaki St, outside Contours...