Getting front wheel up?

Rocker_on_Rocket

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Hi everyone. Sorry if this comes out as a stupid newbie question. I tried looking it up in the forum and found little detail. Some of you here seem to wheelie very easily. I have had my Busa now for 3 years and not once have I had the wheel in the air. I would at least like to be successful at doing a simple wheelie on it and thought I would ask for some tips from you more experienced riders so that I learn as safely as possible. Can you all please help with some details on how to do it and what force you feel when doing a wheelie?
Cheers,
 
I don't know if I would say there is a safe way to start doing wheelies....but, the only wheelies I do are in first gear coming off the line. I get the RPM's up to about 5 or 6 grand, let it even out and then trounce on it. As long as your tire hooks up you will be pulling the front end up. If the tire does not hook up then you are going to spin in. I ride with some people who pull wheelies up in all gears, but I only have the guts to do little ones in first.
 
Three easy steps for doing them in Fl.
1. Put away $1,000(1st fine) $2,500 plus $$(2nd fine) for someone to drive you around for a year in savings to pay for the fine you risk getting.
2. Put away $50-150 for new fork seals. Price varies on who does them ranging form yourself to repair shop.
3. Refer to steps 1 & 2. If you can deal with them that riding on one wheel should be cake at this point.

Good luck and have fun! :laugh:
 
1st gear accelerate to 5500 rpm shut the throttle and whack it back open in a very fast motion, say hi to the sky. Oh don't forget to warm up the tires. :whistle:
 
tegbusa said:
1st gear accelerate to 5500 rpm shut the throttle and whack it back open in a very fast motion, say hi to the sky. Oh don't forget to warm up the tires. :whistle:
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dont forget about the yut ughhhhh like the craigs list stunt guy.
you have to say it while you do it
 
My bike rubs the asphalt over the smallest of bumps. I might bottom out coming down from a wheelie. :poke:
 
tegbusa said:
1st gear accelerate to 5500 rpm shut the throttle and whack it back open in a very fast motion, say hi to the sky. Oh don't forget to warm up the tires. :whistle:
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This is what's referred to as a "roll-on" wheelie. I personally think it's the easiest way to get comfy with the front wheel coming up. I'd suggest trying it at a little lower of an rpm and don't snap the throttle wide open until you know what to expect. With stock gearing mine will wheelie very easily using this tactic. Just remember to use the throttle to keep the front end from smashing down. You'll definitely be replacing fork seals with to many of those happenings.

It goes without saying....WEAR YOUR GEAR and DON'T DO THIS IN TRAFFIC!
 
There is a difference in a "Wheelie" and a "Proper Wheelie"! It doesn't take big HP to wheelie. It's all about technique, body position and throttle control. Wheelies are fun and IMO no more dangerous than riding on two wheels as long as you pick your place and time. I feel just as safe on one wheel as I do on two. Like any other acomplishment on a motorbike, you build confidence in small steps. Bite off more than you can chew and your bike will give you an arse kickin no matter if you are on one wheel or two :beerchug:

Here is a little flick demonstrating a "Proper Wheelie"! However, you will never master the art of the illusive "Wheelie" unless you are willing to put in the time. The key is PRACTICE! Practice for an hour a day, every day and you'll be riding well on one wheel by summers end. Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice!

Linky!
 
you said what 3 years, I did it the first day I got the front wheel up in the air as soon as I got home i put her in the front stand. :laugh:
 
How are the pulling Gs after you all give it that good "whack" at around 5 or 6k rpm? Is it a real big pull back? any more tips....suggestions? I'm really thankful to all of you who are posting here and helping another brother out. Yes, I will not do it in traffic! I have a nice decent size strip dead end street next to an airport where there is no traffic and no cops so I can practice there.
Thanks everyone!
 
Look at some of it on youtube and dont do it like they do, i am talking about the ones that rev it and dump clutch and rip it, take your time and study some of the ones that do it right and practice doing it they way they do, and always cover the rear brake a little to start out, so if it does come up to much.
 
find a dirtbike to learn the wheeling thing first... that is a pretty pricey learning tool you got there.. not a lot of guys are "proficient" wheelie riders.. I bet 99% are like me.. as long as I am accelerating.. I can wheelie..

"riding" the thing is a different talent I could never really get the hang of on a big bike.. fell off my dirtbike so many times I quit practicing the stupid thing...
 
Rocker_on_Rocket said:
How are the pulling Gs after you all give it that good "whack" at around 5 or 6k rpm? Is it a real big pull back? any more tips....suggestions? I'm really thankful to all of you who are posting here and helping another brother out. Yes, I will not do it in traffic! I have a nice decent size strip dead end street next to an airport where there is no traffic and no cops so I can practice there.
Thanks everyone!
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You probably will not get it up the first few times, just work on it and give it more throttle evertime till you are comfortable with the front wheel off the ground. If it comes up too hard don't panic and cover the rear brake, it will come down once you touch the rear brake. The key word like Tuf said is PRACTICE.
 
Also, just know there is less physical effort required with a 42 or 43 tooth rear sprocket. You don't have to do it all the time but it's comforting to know that "you can get it up whenever you need to!" Later you can practice "how long you can keep it up".
This conversation is about wheelstands, isn't it?
 
Strife said:
Three easy steps for doing them in Fl.
1. Put away $1,000(1st fine) $2,500 plus $$(2nd fine) for someone to drive you around for a year in savings to pay for the fine you risk getting.
2. Put away $50-150 for new fork seals. Price varies on who does them ranging form yourself to repair shop.
3. Refer to steps 1 & 2. If you can deal with them that riding on one wheel should be cake at this point.

Good luck and have fun! :laugh:
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:rofl:
 
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