tips on wheelies

[Cycle61]

Originally Posted by JMardy

Thought it was just me.

+2

[packnrat]

first tip on doing a wheelie is this WILL happen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbT9H0iS6qo





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[danate]

Did my first wheelie inadvertently today while getting on the gas in 3rd gear right after that last tight turn coming down from highway 9 into Saratoga that has a big rise and hump after it. This was on my big ol RT that went up very smoothly and came down just as easily. I couldn't help but let off a big "WOOOO!" right as my front wheel came up (prolly came up about 30-40 degrees).

I know, nothing special for the experts, but it made my day. Been riding for 10 months now.

[R1-Limited]

Tips on wheelies
rule #1
Your gonna break something, make sure you can afford it

rule #2
Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Rule #3
Dumb and Dumber, don't practice it

IN all seriousness, by a cheep bicycle like a BMX bike and learn first or a unicycle. If you can get your hands on a small 100, 150cc rat bike buy it and practice. You will save yourself a hello of a lot on Dr bills, shop bills and embarrassing moments.

I have ridden for a long time, I just recently started lofting the front of the R1 after owning the bike for 4 years now. It is easy, but, I am now confident enough to control the weight, the speed and feel of the bike. Believe me, I am no slouch when it comes to the rear wheel balance dance

[Smokey94086]

Originally Posted by R1-Limited

Tips on wheelies
rule #1
Your gonna break something, make sure you can afford it

rule #2
Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Rule #3
Dumb and Dumber, don't practice it

IN all seriousness, by a cheep bicycle like a BMX bike and learn first or a unicycle. If you can get your hands on a small 100, 150cc rat bike buy it and practice. You will save yourself a hello of a lot on Dr bills, shop bills and embarrassing moments.

I have ridden for a long time, I just recently started lofting the front of the R1 after owning the bike for 4 years now. It is easy, but, I am now confident enough to control the weight, the speed and feel of the bike. Believe me, I am no slouch when it comes to the rear wheel balance dance

Agreed.

I am very proficient on doing wheelies on mountain bikes or small moto's. I can hold them for miles if im in the right mindset.

But I too just started getting my streetbike up after almost 4 years of ownership. Coming from the other bikes I was very comfortable finding my "balance point", or "point of no return". I have only had one instance where I felt I went 'too far'. I'm sure I would of looped it by now if I hadn't had previous wheelie experience.

Oh.. Get a dirtbike... They are made for wheelies.

[R1-Limited]

Originally Posted by Smokey94086

Agreed.

I am very proficient on doing wheelies on mountain bikes or small moto's. I can hold them for miles if im in the right mindset.

But I too just started getting my streetbike up after almost 4 years of ownership. Coming from the other bikes I was very comfortable finding my "balance point", or "point of no return". I have only had one instance where I felt I went 'too far'. I'm sure I would of looped it by now if I hadn't had previous wheelie experience.

Oh.. Get a dirtbike... They are made for wheelies.

I cannot wheelie a bicycle if my life depended on it. A moto, total different story. Road dirt all my life so riding the rear wheel is second nature. The R1 for me was just a matter of respect and learning the bike before I attempted lofting it.

[TheMachine]

rule #1
dont be a wussy

rule #2
replace letter "w" above with letter "p"

[Stiffler]

Originally Posted by TheMachine

rule #1
dont be a wussy

rule #2
replace letter "w" above with letter "p"

[topstopcycles]

guys where can I stunt a little and be around other stuntbikes? I live in palo alto and will ride far I don't care
I'm from boston...where I had my motorcycle shop...and lots of spots for whatever two wheeled cravings I had...but this is the mecca. I'm lovin hittin twisties but I wanna get a lil sideways do a few wheelies etc somewhere sick...thanks and hello everyone!

[Eschec21]

In this bitch. Im trynna go UPPPP

[ctwo]

I pulled an accidental wheelie the other day, splitting to the stop line and the light turned green a little prematurely, between downshifts and clutching. Honestly, the clutch just slipped off my fingertips.

[DTM74]

All you need to know begins at 2:10


youtu.be/Dx4F94DnATY

[tbkonwso]

Originally Posted by DTM74

All you need to know begins at 2:10


youtu.be/Dx4F94DnATY

always an classic , brings back memories lol

[Mellowtonin]

Originally Posted by DTM74

All you need to know begins at 2:10


youtu.be/Dx4F94DnATY

can't....breath...

[ThumperX]

Never gets old