Do you wheelie?

zx6r-ripping · 09-20-2007, 02:07 PM

I tend to wheelie every once in a while. Mostly on secluded roads with minimal traffic.

rowlex · 09-20-2007, 02:10 PM

i can do it on a BMX not my cbr tho.. ;(

Fat Berries · 09-20-2007, 02:14 PM

trying to learn 2nd gear wheelies

zx6r-ripping · 09-20-2007, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Fat Berries

trying to learn 2nd gear wheelies

At about 8000 rpm in second just slip the clutch a little bit and it will stand right up be sure to cover your rear brake to save your ass if you need it. Keep practicing and it will come to you took me about 6 months to ride it about a quarter mile.

tokin · 09-20-2007, 02:24 PM

Just started doing stoppies too >.<

yard sale · 09-20-2007, 02:47 PM

mjn · 09-20-2007, 02:49 PM

Wheelies??

Shit, no way man....just too dangerous.

Fat Berries · 09-20-2007, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by zx6r-ripping

At about 8000 rpm in second just slip the clutch a little bit and it will stand right up be sure to cover your rear brake to save your ass if you need it. Keep practicing and it will come to you took me about 6 months to ride it about a quarter mile.

I always hear " cover your rear brakes" but when i do I'm not as comfortable.

I really enjoyed learning 1st gear but I am running out of gear. I have been told that mine will power wheelies in second so that's what I have been shooting for. Have also tried the clutch thing but no luck yet. hoping to get some pointers from someone I am riding with tomorrow.

Willow · 09-20-2007, 03:13 PM

nope, I keep all tires on the ground.

Motorcycle man · 09-20-2007, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by yard sale

no.

[coughs] bullshit, bullshit.

yard sale · 09-20-2007, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Fat Berries

I always hear " cover your rear brakes" but when i do I'm not as comfortable.

I really enjoyed learning 1st gear but I am running out of gear. I have been told that mine will power wheelies in second so that's what I have been shooting for. Have also tried the clutch thing but no luck yet. hoping to get some pointers from someone I am riding with tomorrow.

get your revs up in second and it will power up pretty easy with a little chop & roll on action. you'll be going a bit faster than when u power up in first tho so be extra super duper careful.

Lady Zook · 09-20-2007, 03:19 PM

I accidentally did a triple wheelie on my Ninja 500 once. Once everything was all under control again I let out a huge war whoop! What a trip! But I haven't yet mastered how to intentionally wheelie.

zx6r-ripping · 09-20-2007, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Fat Berries

I always hear " cover your rear brakes" but when i do I'm not as comfortable.

I really enjoyed learning 1st gear but I am running out of gear. I have been told that mine will power wheelies in second so that's what I have been shooting for. Have also tried the clutch thing but no luck yet. hoping to get some pointers from someone I am riding with tomorrow.

Just get used to it. It will get more and natural as you go. On a 600 it will power up but I feel the clutch is more controlable than power ups. Just relax and make sure your weight is not on the bars. Just lighten up on the bars a bit and that tends to help me out. If you want I could help you out on sunday on the way to the oyster run.

dizzle · 09-20-2007, 04:45 PM

i'll pop em when i feel like it .. i have my certain roads where i know i can pop one and ride it out for a little bit .. but i don't do it that often.

zx6r-ripping · 09-21-2007, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle247

i'll pop em when i feel like it .. i have my certain roads where i know i can pop one and ride it out for a little bit .. but i don't do it that often.

Especially now with no bike. lol

lacy124 · 09-21-2007, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by yard sale

no.

OMG whatever!!!!!

I can but I don't

DRD2 · 09-21-2007, 12:22 PM

1st gear power wheelies is all I got. I really wish I was better at it though. I need to learn 2nd gear clutch-ups.

liv4thekill · 09-21-2007, 12:23 PM

Never!

Except maybe lofting the front out of T2 at PR in 4th gear - on my 636. Fun stuff.

gsxr75020 · 09-21-2007, 12:28 PM

I did one (about 12" off the ground) when I first got my bike

and call it good

. Never again! I perfer to lean

!!

JW · 09-21-2007, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by DRD2

1st gear power wheelies is all I got. I really wish I was better at it though. I need to learn 2nd gear clutch-ups.

Just practice, more practice and soon you will find that sweet spot.

View Poll Results: Do you wheelie
Yes, any chance I get	21	12.88%
Yes, on back roads	14	8.59%
Yes, every once in a while	59	36.20%
No, Do not know how to wheelie	52	31.90%
No, too risky	17	10.43%
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09-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#1
zx6r-ripping Licensed Joined: Aug 2007 From: Shelton, WA I Ride: kawasaki zx6r 2006, yamaha yfz 450 bill ballance edition quad 2006	Do you wheelie? I tend to wheelie every once in a while. Mostly on secluded roads with minimal traffic. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-20-2007, 02:10 PM	#2
rowlex Novice Racer Joined: Apr 2006 From: seattle I Ride: 1krr	i can do it on a BMX not my cbr tho.. ;( __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-20-2007, 02:14 PM	#3
Fat Berries Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2006 From: Kennewick WA I Ride: GSXR 1000 2004 MM ed	trying to learn 2nd gear wheelies __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-20-2007, 02:24 PM	#5
tokin Hello Kitty Fan Joined: May 2007 From: Seatown Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: GSXR-1098R	Just started doing stoppies too >.< __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-20-2007, 02:47 PM	#6
yard sale snowshoe kitten... prrr... Joined: Mar 2006 From: 4to5 Blog Entries: 7 I Ride: slow in the fast lane like everyone else...	no. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-20-2007, 02:49 PM	#7
mjn Joined: Jul 2005 From: Tri-Cities Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '05 Busa, '03 KLR 650, '81 Seca 550, '78 Hawk, '71 SL 350, '69 Z50A	Wheelies?? Shit, no way man....just too dangerous. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-20-2007, 03:13 PM	#9
Willow Knee Dragger Joined: Oct 2006 From: Silverdale, Wa I Ride: DRZ 400SM, 848evo	nope, I keep all tires on the ground. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-20-2007, 03:19 PM	#12
Lady Zook Endorsed Joined: Jul 2007 From: US	I accidentally did a triple wheelie on my Ninja 500 once. Once everything was all under control again I let out a huge war whoop! What a trip! But I haven't yet mastered how to intentionally wheelie. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-20-2007, 04:45 PM	#14
dizzle buttsecz man Joined: Jun 2007 From: Newcastle Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: like an asian. You scurred yet?	i'll pop em when i feel like it .. i have my certain roads where i know i can pop one and ride it out for a little bit .. but i don't do it that often. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-21-2007, 12:22 PM	#17
DRD2 Knee Dragger Joined: May 2006 From: W. Kent I Ride: 03' ZX6R	1st gear power wheelies is all I got. I really wish I was better at it though. I need to learn 2nd gear clutch-ups. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-21-2007, 12:23 PM	#18
liv4thekill Mr. Lexus Joined: Aug 2005 From: Woodinville,WA I Ride: Asian girls and a 2012 Duc Hyper'tard	Never! Except maybe lofting the front out of T2 at PR in 4th gear - on my 636. Fun stuff. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-21-2007, 12:28 PM	#19
gsxr75020 Knee Dragger Joined: Sep 2005 From: Spanaway, WA	I did one (about 12" off the ground) when I first got my bike and call it good. Never again! I perfer to lean !! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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