I wanna do wheelies too!

[Hiflyer]

look at this for a smooth landing I realy like it. Very smooth and wont ruin the forks tooo much. I wonder how much he had to practice though hahaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-opd...rom=PL&index=1


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[slydesigns]

This is my inspiration at the moment. Still working on the speed control though. Found a 15tooth down from a 16tooth front sprocket has helped heaps with smoothing things out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk_li...eature=related

[Gremlin]

If you insist on trying on your cbr, take it slow.

First try faster acceleration from standstill. Get used to having the front lift off the ground just a little, and how important your balance on the bike becomes.

Build from there, slowly doing bigger and bigger wheelies, you'll find that different bikes will respond differently to inputs.

No rush... it will get easier over time, and remember, just about everyone who is great at wheelies has written off at least one bike.

[Morcs]

No clutch needed on a 600. Precise judgement and throttle control and the throttle is all you need.

But be careful, from experience, an IL4 can quickly go over backwards as you reach high revs suddenly.

I found the twins to be good at pulling the front up, and thats about it.

[Squiggles]

We taking bets that he 12's it?

[idleidolidyll]

give it 17,000 revs, then drop the clutch suddenly but make sure all your mates are watching because it will be a total riot to watch.
Oh, and have an ambulance waiting...............

but seriously, best to start slowly, that vid from superbike is OK

little steps, little leaps and don't get all carried away with yourself or they'll have to carry you away.

PS: I dunno anyone who hasn't crashed a bike whilst practising or doing wheelies at some time

[Monty69]

Awesome! heaps of good tips in there guys, oo and gals. I used to ride dirtbikes heaps when i was younger, but never thought to practice wheelies then dam it. Oh well ill just start trying to pop it up in little bits, I really dont wana stack my baby, or 12er it in front of my mates but im keen. Hopefully my next post isnt "OH FU#*K"

[Sparky Bills]

1st gear...
Practise rolling on the throttle and get used to the front wheel feeling light. As you get more comfortable bring it up higher. Just do little bits at a time.
Practise rolling on, lifting the fron and bringing it down just as smooth.

As you get used to that you will be able to lift the front higher. But start easy. Theres no rush.

Just remember to let the front down smooth too. Otherwise you will stuff all the bearings etc in your steering head etc.

So roll on smooth, roll off smooth.
AND ALWAYS COVER THE REAR BRAKE... just in case

Little at a time. You WILL get there if you DONT rush into it.

Good luck.
I want pics when you do get offf the ground!

[slydesigns]

12 as in 12 O'clock... when the big wheel points straight up... and then over on its back and your head.

Stunt bikes fit 12 O'clock bars to the rear of the subframe to allow them to go near vertical and dragging the bar makes sparks...meh

[Maha]

Awesome! heaps of good tips in there guys, oo and gals. I used to ride dirtbikes heaps when i was younger, but never thought to practice wheelies then dam it. Oh well ill just start trying to pop it up in little bits, I really dont wana stack my baby, or 12er it in front of my mates but im keen. Hopefully my next post isnt "OH FU#*K"

Practice on one of these, you cant fall off (well you shouldn't) and you cant break it....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...20&postcount=1

[carver]

I own a '97 CBR600, my first "big bike" after many sporty 250s. Im getn to the stage where i can ride it confidently throw it around and put the power to better use (took a bit of getting used to after the wee 250s) but now i wana pull wheelstands too.. without stacking it. I know the bike is more than capable, im just a bit nervous. Im told big twins like vtr1000 or sv/tls will lift the front wheel with pretty much just full throttle in lower gears, but a mid size 4 will need more encouragement... aka, clutch. Is it going to cause a lot of wear clutching it up? and any genuine tips and knowledge is appreciated

you want to do standups

me too - mee too!!!!! gonna practise on my son's RMZ250!!!!

why not use the gixxer, its fucking easy in 2nd!

[CHOPPA]

Everyone can wheely or think they can, try doing some 100k rolling stoppies! Id be far more impressed watching someone do a 200m stoppie then a flat out stand up wheely

[boomer]

Everyone can wheely or think they can, try doing some 100k rolling stoppies! Id be far more impressed watching someone do a 200m stoppie then a flat out stand up wheely

if the wheels of the ground its a wheelie, just like if u have no hair you're a bald coont.. !


Simple really.

Sparkys advice worked for me.. i think i can wheelie.

[Monty69]

Cheers sparky, thats my main goal is to take my time and NOT stack it. And to cause as little wear on the clutch and bearings and forks etc as possible. I havent dropped a road bike yet and dont plan on it, although with the amount of idiot car drivers i encounter everyday in christchurch, its just a matter of time
Oh and Choppa, i dont think i wana do stoppies, it looks even harder and more painful if you go to far And my brakes are pretty av, standard 2pots. Even my mates '91 vfr400r has 4pots dam it

[CHOPPA]

if the wheels of the ground its a wheelie, just like if u have no hair you're a bald coont.. !


Simple really.

Sparkys advice worked for me.. i think i can wheelie.

Front wheelie just sounds gay...