outlawphx 1 #26 June 9, 2005 For a roll on wheelie with my 2000 R1, the best way I found was rolling it up to 4 grand slowly, let off for a split second to load the front wheel, and then goose it. I never really got into wheelies that much, because I had Ohlins shocks put on for the racetrack. I wasn't interested in busting their seals... And a BIG ditto on investing in leathers, good helmet, good gloves, boots, and a back protector. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #27 June 9, 2005 i would have to agree! clutching is the most predictible and consistent way of doing it. also u are at a lower rpm when u do reach that balance point. so less need to switch to the next gear. I mentioned that powering it up was an option and failed to voice my opinion on the preferred method. if u want a good video look for wheelies for motorcycles from dummies. the 2 guys that made it are in the process of making others. I purchased the 5 disc set b4 it ever came out and i so far in the last year have only received the forst 2 of the 5 dvds. they had a legal situation with the For Dummies book people and changed the name to level X. so the wheelies dvd is now level X. I have Kyle Woods cell phone number and last time i called it to see when I could expect my next dvd his voice mail said he was out of town for 2 weeks and to leave a message. that was a coule of months ago which reminds me that i have to call him again and see if im ever going to get another dvd... edit: well i called again and i got the voice mail again and his team took first place bla bla bla... so i left a message and while i dont think he will call me back we will see.... EDIT2: HOLY SHIT!!! he actually called me back in less than 5 min from when i called him! he said that stoppies dvd is done burnouts is done and acrobatics is still at the replicators(SP?). he also said that the people that had been waiting on the box set that already paid were going to get a bonus dvd. forgot what he said it was, i was still blown away that he actually called me back. lol. needless to say i cant wait to get the other in! ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #28 June 9, 2005 id be careful doing the 3rd method like that. i didnt mention this method cause choppig the throttle is not nezzecary on that displacement. but it will work and it will come up FAST! also nice knee drag ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawphx 1 #29 June 9, 2005 The nice thing about doing it this way is it gives you some rpm range to play with before upshifting. But yeah, it comes up quick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #30 June 9, 2005 Find the RPM where your bike starts to biuld it's power and then let off the gas and nail it, maybe even give a tiny jerk up to help it. That is how I do my CBR 600 RR. I would'nt use the back brakes to bring it down though. Just let off the gas will work just fine and not drive you up. Also make sure you keep the front wheel straight! __________________________________________________What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #31 June 9, 2005 '96 CBR600F3 Considering selling it and picking up a new 600RR this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #32 June 9, 2005 the back brake is for emergancies only! lol but i would cover it just in case u needed to use it. that split second could save u from looping out. Engine braking is all u need to bring u back down. slightly close the throttle and as its coming down either ease back into the throttle to soften the landing and right after contact switch to the next gear cause the rpms will be high at this point, or let it come down naturally and pull in the clutch so u wont have the sudden slow down that could end up making u loose balance and falling over the front lol... that would suck but if u have all ur gear on and ur in a parking lot and u were going less than 30 i would have to say i would get a good chuckle if u went over the front and then id go help u get up EDIT: i added a pic of my bike, no action pics though :( ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #33 June 9, 2005 QuoteI can get the front wheel up on my FXDXI Super Dyna Glide off of the line... I love you man. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #34 June 9, 2005 Cause some uppity Harley rider tried to hijak a sports bike thread or because I can pop a weenie wheelie on my bike? Bwaahaaahaaa.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SniperCJ 0 #35 June 9, 2005 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #36 June 9, 2005 if you want to wheelie good drop a tooth at the front raise 2 in the back and get a power commander. I have a CBR 600 f4i Be careful keep practicing in 1st gear until you know your bike!http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #37 June 9, 2005 he is riding a 1000. no need to change teeth. plenty of power but like u i have a 600 and i did just that. drop 1 up front and added 2 to the back. much better on the low end. wouldnt go back for nothin! ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawphx 1 #38 June 9, 2005 I dropped a tooth up front just because I like the way the power was distributed. I always enjoyed watching the FTP / Las Vegas Extremes guys, but when I was riding, nothing compared to track days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfelber 0 #39 June 9, 2005 If you want to be good at wheelie's you need to learn to control the bike using the throttle and rear break. The natural tendancy when the bike gets too up is to drop your feet to catch yourself. Wrong, wrong, wrong. If you just dab the rear brake it will bring it back down. Once you find the balance between the throttle and the rear brake it's quite easy. Without this looping an R1 is quite easy. I've looped several bikes before I learned my lesson. 2nd or 3rd gear is probably the best to start because 1st is so narrow and the lift is much quicker. This is what has you inclined to shift on the way up. With 2nd or 3rd you should be able to bring it up to a balance point before needing to shift. Be light on the shifter, no clutch. Work on being in the power band when you twist the throttle and feel the lift. Again, no clutch! Try a small bike; a 4-stroke 75 or 100c. Less power, less weight, shorter distance to fall, and less speed. Same feeling!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyanide41 0 #40 June 9, 2005 I have never been much of one for wheelies either. After watching 2 friends loop it right in front of me has kind of turned me off. Any of you ride tracks in SoCal or Pahrump? I will be at pahrump the 18th and 19th. JAMES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #41 June 9, 2005 gettin some good puck action on that honda Lovely!!! My favorite is the RC51. Just cant get over the sound! By the end of this summer i will go to a track day or at least have one planned out in the near future. ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawphx 1 #42 June 10, 2005 Buttonwillow was OK (I did a track school there), but I love Parhump! I like the elevation change through the first right 180, flick, and then into the left 180. Then it has that nice back straight to get your speed fix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uponone 0 #43 June 10, 2005 I have been riding dirtbikes since i was 3 and have been riding sportbikes for 8 years (12 if you count a ysr50 as a sportbike). I sell bikes as a living and have been completely surrounded by motorcycles my whole life. Don't take this negatively but here's my advice, if you bought an '05 r1 that weighs roughly 380 and makes 180hp and your asking how to wheelie it then you are going at this the wrong way. That's like getting a stilletto at a w/l of 2.1 and asking how to swoop. That question makes me feel that this is your 1st bike, if so may god be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
