Have you ever wheelied...?
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poytress11
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Well read this post last night decided to try one today. Was to chicken **** I guess to keep throttle open at all maybe pulled it 3 inches lol. Feel like a loser. Anyone else scared or am I the only *****?
TNTom
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You don't want to be worrying about braking distance or gravel. I get passed that rush from the g forces by gripping the tank like a vice grip with my legs. I also lock into the tuck with everything EXCEPT my arms when I want to feel more attached and in control of the bike. The tuck is no good for wheelies though, but you can start there. Mine will still bring the front up with me laying on the tank. Great for high speed launches I think.
You need enough room to practice converting from a high speed launch (tire 3" off the ground) into a 'pop' (sudden release of torque throwing the front in the air) without flipping it. At first you'll need lots of distance for slowing back down and trying to set it down easy.
-Yes it's an old thread, but wheelies are timeless
You don't want to be worrying about braking distance or gravel. I get passed that rush from the g forces by gripping the tank like a vice grip with my legs. I also lock into the tuck with everything EXCEPT my arms when I want to feel more attached and in control of the bike. The tuck is no good for wheelies though, but you can start there. Mine will still bring the front up with me laying on the tank. Great for high speed launches I think.You need enough room to practice converting from a high speed launch (tire 3" off the ground) into a 'pop' (sudden release of torque throwing the front in the air) without flipping it. At first you'll need lots of distance for slowing back down and trying to set it down easy.
-Yes it's an old thread, but wheelies are timeless
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