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wheelie?

Heh, I wouldn't use rear brake at speed if it were me..

Would suck to hit it too hard =P

- Everett
 
The problem with first gear such as on a R1 like mine is that the front comes up too quickly. I mean sure I can get it off the ground about a foot but natural instinct tells you to let off no matter what anyone says. I mean if you keep on the throttle, the bike's just gonna keep going up until it loops. And if I let off the throttle, the bike comes down faster then I can get back on it.

It's pretty easy to pull a power wheelie in first, but no one really has a straight answer on how to do it on second? So...how do you do it on second without using the clutch? And why is it easier to loop on second, doesn't it come up slower than it would on first?
 
he didn't say it's easier to loop 2nd only that you can still do it w/o the requisite throttle control learned in 1st, first. don't chop it but feather it, you should be able to carry the front slightly off the ground for a bit on the tiller just on power alone. higher you go the more sensitive you'll have to be modulating throttle / dragging the rear brake till you learn the high balance point then it's throttle alone and you a bad wheelie'ng mofo. :twofinger

now this is why code is charging $400 for wheelie school :p
 
You all should talk to Rob3xey696 about doing wheelies. He did this awesome combo earlier this week that involved a wheelie to a nutcracker to a face-shield smasher to a bent license-plate to a ripped rear tire.

:thumbup :laughing
 
Agent Orange said:
The problem with first gear such as on a R1 like mine is that the front comes up too quickly. I mean sure I can get it off the ground about a foot but natural instinct tells you to let off no matter what anyone says. I mean if you keep on the throttle, the bike's just gonna keep going up until it loops. And if I let off the throttle, the bike comes down faster then I can get back on it.

It's pretty easy to pull a power wheelie in first, but no one really has a straight answer on how to do it on second? So...how do you do it on second without using the clutch? And why is it easier to loop on second, doesn't it come up slower than it would on first?
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In second, it's pretty much the same, I think, and probabally a lot safer on an R1. You put it in the powerband in second, bounce it with your legs once, blip the throttle as it's all the way down, and slam the throttle open a little bit while pulling up on the bars. Don't lean toward the tank or you won't get too far up (my problem). On an R1, I think you can just gun it in second from about 6000 and pull up a little bit and it'll come up. There's a lot of power there. Alos, one problem I have sometimes is that I don't snap it open fast enough.

How much ofr a bitch is it that I KNOW how to do all sorts of wheelies and still can't get it more than a dolphins dick off the ground?!? AGHHH!!! This wekeend is my weekend though.
 
I don't like clutching into wheelies, since you have a bit less control, so here are a few other things that might help you do power wheelies:
  • Going slightly uphill gives you a weight advantage, making power wheelies easier. For some reason I just can't resist wheelying up the incline between the restaurants/gas stations and I-5 on the Patterson side of Del Puerto Canyon Road (east of Mines Road). That seems to be the perfect incline to hold an 18" wheelie for a long ways.
  • If you don't have enough power to just get it up at full throttle, try suddenly opening the throttle, which works well for my bike. If that isn't enough, shut the throttle off, then suddenly crank it open when the suspension is compressed to get that added lift. If that doesn't work, you can always stand up on the rear pegs for a major weight transfer.
  • Crossing intersections of crowned roads give you a combination of slightly uphill followed by dropping away. Recently I've been giving way to the temptation to do 2nd gear power wheelies crossing some of the intersections here in Pleasanton. Gotta stop doing that before the local police see me...
 
just keep meditating on this being your weekend and keep telling the rain to fuck off :thumbup
 
I'm on it. I WILL wheelie this weekend. i WILL learn how to hit the blanace point this weekend. I WILL wheelie this weekend... and i WILL get more shots of Yvonne mooning us this weekend... don't tell Soph. :Laughing
 
no this should not be in squids anonymous. its a wheelie its nothing wrong and everyone does them, this isnt 105mph standups on 101n. its a wheelie. its time for this to be accepted.
 
Thanks guys for all your tips and tricks. I will keep on trying where ever I go. One day you will sell my floating bannana on the hwy and you guy will be like :shocked :wow :shocked :wow ..........:later
 
stillart said:
no this should not be in squids anonymous. its a wheelie its nothing wrong and everyone does them, this isnt 105mph standups on 101n. its a wheelie. its time for this to be accepted.
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Dr Phil in the house! :laughing
 
I've been coming up to speed on wheelies myself...and although I'm by no means a HC stunter like Port or Still, here's some suggestions:

- Learn to power wheelie first, meaning learn how to lift the front up by gassing it hard.

- Learn how to position yourself properly for a wheelie....i recommend sit downs at first, nice and perpendicular to the ground.

- Learn how to front load the suspension so you can bring her up fast. This involves also learning where's the best place in the powerband for chopping and powering the throttle (to me the earlier RPM's the better).

- Learn how to gradually roll on power after lifting the front. No need to do some BTB 12'0 clocks (yet!) ;) Just nice and easy throttle to ride her out a little.

From thereon, its up to you how hardcore you want to get. I'm still learning the nuances after practicing for a couple of weeks, but have made some strides and am at around 9:59 now :D Just be safe, and i'd recommend it doing it during the daytime so u can get a better gauge of how far you're up.
 
Try finding a good stretch of straight open road somewhere where there are no cars. Wear full gear, if possible have someone with you, or at least a cell phone. Then practice away. Ask your friend (preferably someone more experienced) how you are doing. If you can, videotape it. Watch it later and go from there. Keep those bars straight! I have done this and it helped me. After watching I realised that I still have a long way to go. I still cant ride em out though, I get it up for a little ways (75 ft.) then puss out. My method is 2nd gear about 6krpms then off on. Comes right up. I plan to perfect sit-downs first then try stand ups. I stood up one time and it is very scary the first time.
 
I just received this from Keith Code's mailing list:

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We completed our pilot schools dates last month and they went just as we had hoped. Every student improved! Every student wheelied! The anti-flip mechanisms worked exactly as designed and delivered an abundance of pure fun!

Okay! The next On One Wheel schools are scheduled.

Sign up is first come first served so call right away!

Date: 19, 20 and 21 December 2002 (this means three separate, one-day schools to choose from)
Location: Irwindale Raceway, Irwindale, CA (20 minutes from
downtown LA)
Cost: $495 for a one day school
Damage Deposit: $500
Bike: Kawasaki ZRX 1200
Session: Arrive at 8:30am sharp, day ends at 5:00pm

Call me at 323-224-2739 or e-mail me at Whitney@OnOneWheel.com to sign up!
Whitney Fair
 
drizz said:
and i WILL get more shots of Yvonne mooning us this weekend... don't tell Soph. :Laughing
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QUIT SWEATING MY ASS.


dolphin dick.
 
Port / Still ... charge half and you'd make mad $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :-D
 
FirebladeRR said:
Port / Still ... charge half and you'd make mad $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :-D
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Seriously! I'll take anybody that wants lessons out for a full day for $200. Guarantee you'll be able to pick the wheel up by the end of the day, if not you get your money back.

Of course I'm not responsible if you end up looking like this
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