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    my first (on purpose) wheelie

    so since my bike isnt pretty anymore, i decided id learn to do a wheelie.... with a bit of coaching from Kannabis, on the way to work i pulled my first power wheelie... I can only raise the front about 7 inches or so, and it doesn't keep rising, just kinda eases down as i accelerate. but im happy nonetheless



    im not a stunter by any means, but i thought id need to learn how to do one in case im in heavy traffic down platte or academy, and i need to show off for some hotties


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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    uh huh until you make it less pertyier... but congrats. keep it cautious, dont want to not have second gear like me

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    make sure you keep your foot over the brake.... and dont do power wheelies just work on clutching them... trust me in the end you will see why.... i whish i had never even tryd power wheelies...

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    now ill have to learn how to clutch them......


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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    thats how i lost second gear... lol. get video of it phloater... video of the ol 7incher..

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    how did you loose seconed gear???? i dont understand...

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    Quote Originally Posted by Brat View Post
    thats how i lost second gear... lol. get video of it phloater... video of the ol 7incher..

    Is that a Katana your ride? If so second gear is a common problem with them. I helped my brother inlaw replace his last year.

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    I need to learn how to wheelie, as soon as shortcake gets her 636 done I'm all over it!

    So whats with the art of "clutching it up?"
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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    its safer... doing pwer wheelies you have to give it alot more gas to bring it up and pull harder to get to balance point... the looping factor is much high... if you clutch you can start alot slower and have more controll over the wheelie..... i started with power wheelies and i just learned this last year how to clutch my stand ups and found out the BIG diffrence....

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    Quote Originally Posted by #1Townie View Post
    its safer... doing pwer wheelies you have to give it alot more gas to bring it up and pull harder to get to balance point... the looping factor is much high... if you clutch you can start alot slower and have more controll over the wheelie..... i started with power wheelies and i just learned this last year how to clutch my stand ups and found out the BIG diffrence....
    Just curious on my bike I purchased used about a year ago 03' r6, I tried a couple of practice wheelies in a parking lot but couldnt keep it steady. Now I have no problem getting the front wheel to come up, the problem is trying to keep giving it throttle and keep it up in the air. I almost think that the last owner may have adjusted that trottle to their specs, whats your take Townie? Oh and I am starting in first gear...

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    you are talking about the front end going up and down right???? that is just throttle controll... you are just chopping the throttle, which could lead you to be being on your back side.... just work on nice smooth wrist movements...

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    Quote Originally Posted by #1Townie View Post
    just work on nice smooth wrist movements...

    And to think, all the years of practicing "nice smooth wrist movements" will pay off by doing wheelies



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    hahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!

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    hmmm isn't clutching really hard on the clutch

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    i dont think so.... not if you are doing it right.... if you are slipping it out real slow yeah... but when you just pop it its cool.... the 600 has 17kk miles and are mostly stunt... learned how to do wheelies on it.... stock clutch and motor... fork seals have been replaced a few times....

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    Quote Originally Posted by #1Townie View Post
    its safer... doing pwer wheelies you have to give it alot more gas to bring it up and pull harder to get to balance point... the looping factor is much high... if you clutch you can start alot slower and have more controll over the wheelie..... i started with power wheelies and i just learned this last year how to clutch my stand ups and found out the BIG diffrence....
    You got to teach me the ways oh wise one. I would like to learn a controlled way to do wheelies.

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    just ride time my friend... nothing more.. use the clutch... left foot on rear peg... right foot over brake at all times... and start clutching... dont worry about speed or rpms... just feel the bike.. if you try to think about to much you will forget the most important... when you start to get it off the ground work on holding it and riding it not on how high it is... that will come with time...

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    Yeah, definitely lose the power up wheelies. Clutch em, and practice with the rear brake. - Pixel -
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    http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...how+to+wheelie

    has a good little vid showing power and clutching up..
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    Clutchin is the way to go. Comes up quick and is easier on the trans. You don't have to worry about 2nd til you start shifting. If you do wear the clutch plates it's around $100 compaired to $1000 for a gear.

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    Quote Originally Posted by Pull-To-Start View Post
    Clutchin is the way to go. Comes up quick and is easier on the trans. You don't have to worry about 2nd til you start shifting. If you do wear the clutch plates it's around $100 compaired to $1000 for a gear.
    Good to know. Thanks

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    Quote Originally Posted by rideco View Post
    http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...how+to+wheelie

    has a good little vid showing power and clutching up..
    mike
    Cool!!! I learned some pointers. I'll try it tonight up and down Acdemy in the middle of rush hour traffic...NOT!!!

    Thanks

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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    Quote Originally Posted by Pull-To-Start View Post
    Clutchin is the way to go. Comes up quick and is easier on the trans. You don't have to worry about 2nd til you start shifting. If you do wear the clutch plates it's around $100 compaired to $1000 for a gear.
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    Re: my first (on purpose) wheelie

    Who knows when I'll visit?? Come on this way ride 365 and nothin but straight and flat unless you're looking for twisties. Hell I took an F4i (01) out for a spin the other day and it lifted to 12 in 3rd w/stock gears and no effort. It's like having stunt gearing with the hit of a clutch.

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