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GMR
Sun Aug 9th, 2015, 06:16 PM
Saw there was a similar thread made years ago so I'll start a new one.

I've seen enough wheelies lately down Sheridan and Federal recently and I need to learn. For both the experience, and also I think it would come in handy being used to balance the front wheel as to help with launches on the strip. Also, I can't think of a single time I've seen a wheelie on a CSC ride so it's time to branch out!

Anybody want to?

I have a truck with a 6.5' bed so I could fit at least two bikes in the back. Reason I say this is then we have a cage present in case something goes wrong with either a person or god forbid-a crashed bike, then we have a mode of transport. Also not sure if anybody has one, but if anyone has like an old track bike or something that isn't street legal but would be good to learn on, the truck could be useful for transporting it.

Gauging interest right now. My work schedule is pretty last minute but I should have some time off a week from now and onwards.

Let's see where the interest is. Any ideas where a good parking lot would be?

I live in Westminster btw, but like I said since I have the truck we'll just see what would work best.

I'm learning towards getting a used dirtbike to use on that. Both my bikes have OEM fairings on them still and I just got done putting my R6 back together...

madvlad
Sun Aug 9th, 2015, 08:15 PM
There's lots at Havana and I-70 that stunters go to and practice up, definitely hit up an isolated area and what not. I used to practice out there when I first started riding but never followed up with it and learned to wheelie. Crazy how I've dragged knee at 100+ but not wheelied yet :lol:

GMR
Sun Aug 9th, 2015, 08:38 PM
Currently perusing CL in search for a cheap dirtbike because I'm definitely going to get my feet wet on that first. Probably do it on some trails.

I refuse to ride anything other than a 2 smoker. Would a 125 or 250 be best to simulate a sportbike??

Jmetz
Sun Aug 9th, 2015, 09:18 PM
500

#1Townie
Sun Aug 9th, 2015, 09:23 PM
First off if you're going to use a dirty to learn wheelies youbdont want a two stroke. It is nothing like a rocket.

You want a four stroke. It will help you learn the throttle control and brake control you need. Two strokes are terrible for wheelies.

Buut I'm selling 2004 cr250. Its just really far away. Lol

GMR
Sun Aug 9th, 2015, 09:30 PM
How so? From what I understand, two strokes produce power up high and don't have much down low which sounds exactly like my bike.

Jmetz
Sun Aug 9th, 2015, 10:19 PM
Actually a 2 stroke has much more power/torque on demand out of the gate. You're into the powerband fairly quickly. All things being equal of course. Essentially a 4 stroke has to double the displacement to be equal. A 4 stroke will offer a smoother and easier controlled delivery.

j0ker
Mon Aug 10th, 2015, 08:31 AM
I taught my kids wheelies on 2 smokers. You get it down on one of them, you will have it down pretty much anywhere.

Gramps
Mon Aug 10th, 2015, 09:47 AM
This could be interesting. I'm not interested at all in riding on one wheel. Hell I have enough trouble with two and the 1199 seems to wheelie on it's on at least once every time I ride it. These events always make for good stories and screen names. Hoopty never outlived his wheelie instructional videos that he was a part of.

:lol:


Good luck guys and girls. Wheelies look cool if you keep them in the right context/place.

Spooph
Mon Aug 10th, 2015, 10:37 AM
I also have never wheelied... Gonna keep an eye on this thread.

Generic
Mon Aug 10th, 2015, 10:48 AM
I'd like to learn. When I had access to the Zero FX I was able to put it in sport mode and roll into a wheelie. However I didn't have it long enough to get much practice. I do agree that a dirt bike is the way to go.

Bueller
Mon Aug 10th, 2015, 11:43 AM
2 stroke is not where I would start. They have put me on my ass a couple of times. Now my YZF 450 used to pull 'em up in 3rd and it was a 4 speed tranny.
Trail riding I power wheelie and some clutch up's on the 2 stroke (300exc) but that's a lot different from getting to an maintaining balance point, which is the stuff wheelies are made of.

BTW Ultimate wheelie machines
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/rmsupermoto999/Supermoto/new2-1.jpg

j0ker
Mon Aug 10th, 2015, 01:23 PM
2 stroke is not where I would start. They have put me on my ass a couple of times. Now my YZF 450 used to pull 'em up in 3rd and it was a 4 speed tranny.
Trail riding I power wheelie and some clutch up's on the 2 stroke (300exc) but that's a lot different from getting to an maintaining balance point, which is the stuff wheelies are made of.

BTW Ultimate wheelie machines
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/rmsupermoto999/Supermoto/new2-1.jpg

I don't agree with you about 2 strokes, although I have 12oclocked 2 bikes and they were both 2 stroke dork bikes. That being said, they have a good power band and almost no weight which makes them great to learn roll ons and balance point wheelies.

#1Townie
Mon Aug 10th, 2015, 09:59 PM
Problem with two strokes is they teach you to chop the throttle. Something that if you carry over into a sportbike will create for a very very bad day.

What you want to learn is throttle control and brake control. First thing first to gain comfort in using the clutch to bring it up.

This helps control the power in the wheelie and how fast it comes up. You can do power wheelies but it will kill most of your power before you hit balance point.

You will be surprise how far back balance is. For safety you want to learn that rear brake. It will save you money in the long run.

Once you start riding out some wheelies get used to bringing them down with the brake. Be prepared to replace some fork seals.

Once you get used to bringing the wheelie down with the brake it will become muscle memory and will help save you for when a wheelie gets uncomfortable.

Keep it simple and at your own pace for safety and cost of replacing parts.

Step one. Clutch with very smooth throttle. Step two learn rear brake. Step three enjoy yourself. Lol.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/nvrider/stunts%20pics%20of%20me/IMG_2557.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/nvrider/media/stunts%20pics%20of%20me/IMG_2557.jpg.html)

Ezzzzy1
Mon Aug 10th, 2015, 10:48 PM
Big sprockets and low tire pressure FTMFW!

GMR
Tue Aug 11th, 2015, 07:19 AM
waiting to hear back from some CL ads about dirtbikes. Still gonna go with a 2 stroker cause the sound (guess im a purist)

j0ker
Tue Aug 11th, 2015, 08:11 AM
Problem with two strokes is they teach you to chop the throttle. Something that if you carry over into a sportbike will create for a very very bad day.

What you want to learn is throttle control and brake control. First thing first to gain comfort in using the clutch to bring it up.

This helps control the power in the wheelie and how fast it comes up. You can do power wheelies but it will kill most of your power before you hit balance point.

You will be surprise how far back balance is. For safety you want to learn that rear brake. It will save you money in the long run.

Once you start riding out some wheelies get used to bringing them down with the brake. Be prepared to replace some fork seals.

Once you get used to bringing the wheelie down with the brake it will become muscle memory and will help save you for when a wheelie gets uncomfortable.

Keep it simple and at your own pace for safety and cost of replacing parts.

Step one. Clutch with very smooth throttle. Step two learn rear brake. Step three enjoy yourself. Lol.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/nvrider/stunts%20pics%20of%20me/IMG_2557.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/nvrider/media/stunts%20pics%20of%20me/IMG_2557.jpg.html)

Nice picture

#1Townie
Tue Aug 11th, 2015, 09:00 AM
Big sprockets and low tire pressure FTMFW!

Hahaha..

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/nvrider/stunts%20pics%20of%20me/IMG_1493.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/nvrider/media/stunts%20pics%20of%20me/IMG_1493.jpg.html)

I never had a big sprocket.....:D

Drano
Tue Aug 11th, 2015, 04:37 PM
Good to see some activity in this subthread, and some pretty informative posts as well. Keep it up, guys! It's a great aspect of learning to ride and control your bike. The more education, and skills development, the better!

Mother Goose
Wed Aug 12th, 2015, 07:38 AM
I've never done a wheelie. :drink:

Gramps
Wed Aug 12th, 2015, 05:31 PM
I've never done a wheelie. :drink:


and he has the scars to prove it:spit:

DeektheCatt
Thu Aug 13th, 2015, 06:35 PM
Hey. I just got a grom about a month ago with the plan to learn to stunt. I'm in Arvada, but from what I'm seeing everything happens around 70 and Havana?

theMayor
Fri Aug 14th, 2015, 12:57 AM
I'd like to learn too. I'm in Thornton. Just update this thread if anyone finds a location. I've been trying for a while, but honestly cant get my bike up for more than a quick hop...

guessinthe2000
Tue Aug 18th, 2015, 03:50 PM
I got 04 636 stunt bike for sale if anyone is interested pm me