[AwwsChwA]

So I'm getting onto the freeway this morning, and here in San Diego we have stop lights that regulate entering traffic flow during the morning hours while it's rush hour. Anyway, I'm waiting for my turn, and the light goes green. Well, the engine bogged down when I gave it gas, most likely cuz it was cold. I almost stalled it, so I pulled the clutch back in and gunned the throttle. Well, there was a lag in the response, so I held the throttle open and waited for it to catch up...right as the clutch grabbed first gear, the RPM shot up to about 5k. The nose popped up at least 2 feet, all I could see was the gas tank coming at my face. I managed to hang on to the bike and kept it upright and rollin. I was really proud of myself, but man was I scared for that split second :shock:

Most posters here know me by now, I'm a rookie rider, still getting used to just being on a motorcycle. I'm nowhere near ready for things like wheelies and knee-dragging turns. The experience was quite a shock.

 

[The Chad]

I think they are cool, especally when you're comming out of a corner in 3rd and doing 180kmph and roll on the throttle and the front end comes 2 feet off the ground and you're leaning forward trying to hold it down but not willing to let off the throttle to slow down. :lol: :twisted:

 

[prekarious1]

take your time and get used to them. Shouldn't happen to often in public though, po po don't like it too much

 

[The Chad]

I kinda like them, they're sorta fun

 

[SDSUsnowboards]

I tried(keyword) doing wheelies when I used to dirtbike. The bike I rode wasnt quite powerfull enough, and I didnt even know about the "pop-the-clutch" trick (yea I was pretty noob). I live in San Diego too, I didn't think anyone else here did. Where in SD do you live? I should start riding soon, hopefully within 2 weeks.

 

[Janis]

[cut]...right as the clutch grabbed first gear, the RPM shot up to about 5k. The nose popped up at least 2 feet, all I could see was the gas tank coming at my face. I managed to hang on to the bike and kept it upright and rollin. I was really proud of myself, but man was I scared for that split second :shock:

Are you sure you actually did something and this wasn't out of luck?
Anyway, now you know how hard is for racer to do a godd start (RPM being 8k usually).
My advise, if you're afraid that could happen again, keep your right foot on the rear brake, just in case you need it.

 

[sparty]

i'm surprised you guys are advocating this. i'm not saying i'm not, its just the majority of this board is pretty saftey aware, and saying this strictly non-experienced with any wheelies except on my 10-speed, i would say its not the safest thing. i think i'm still waayy too scared to try them, and even more scared that if i got the hang of them i'd get to comfortable with them and mess up bad. anyone have any advice?

 

[AwwsChwA]

Where in SD do you live? I should start riding soon, hopefully within 2 weeks.

I'm right next to the SDSU campus. It used to be called "the college area", but whenever I tell people that, they get confused now. None of my friends have bikes, so it would be cool to meet up with some fellow fairly new riders to cruise around with. I wouldn't mind riding with seasoned veterans either, but I imagine they'd get bored going on rides at my rookie level.

Anyway, I'm afraid to actually attempt a wheelie, but I guess the only way to learn and find the limits of myself and the bike are to experiment. Any tips on how and/or where to safely practice that sorta thing?

 

[inspiron]

I did my unintentional wheelie about two weeks after getting my new bike. I had made a pretty big step (from 125 to 1400), and was still getting to know the new ride. I stopped to get gas, and some cage-a$$ pulled next to me (instead of waiting behind me) as I was waiting for traffic to clear. I wasn't about to have him pull out in front of me, so my brain switched off for a second (insert "squid" here) and I twisted my wrist like I would have with the 125, not thinking that I suddenly had 100 horses and massive torque waking up under my butt.

Luckily, I was able to keep the bike straight, and had enought sense to grab the clutch to get the nose down again. No damage to anything except my nerves. Did learn the lesson, though. And I gained even more respect for my little Suzi...

 

[themeatmanlandry]

There's a nice 'thrill-hill' near my house. I've pulled 'accidental' wheelies there three times. Twice on purpose, one of those times, with the wfie behind me in the car. We get home and I'm like, "'D'ya see the wheelie? I'm da' man."

I can't muster the cahoonas to pull a clutch wheelie, and the Bandit won't do a power wheelie, so hills like htat are pretty much it for me. I'm a wuss.

 

[Guest]

Hills are the best places to learn to wheelie. If you overdo it, just backing off on the gas brings the wheel right down. I'd recommend though, that you keep your wheelies in the dirt, where they belong. :roll:

 

[Louis]

Hills are the best places to learn to wheelie. If you overdo it, just backing off on the gas brings the wheel right down. I'd recommend though, that you keep your wheelies in the dirt, where they belong. :roll:

Words of wisdom. Nice to hear from you Steve!

 

[themeatmanlandry]

I'd recommend though, that you keep your wheelies in the dirt, where they belong. :roll:

Dude, my Bandit has MEZ4's on it. I'd look silly taking a turn in the dirt like that, would I not?

 

[Guest]

I'd recommend though, that you keep your wheelies in the dirt, where they belong. :roll:

Dude, my Bandit has MEZ4's on it. I'd look silly taking a turn in the dirt like that, would I not?

Back in 1972, I had a Suzuki T500 Titan (on street tires) in a full-lock powerslide on a dirt road in San Bernardino, Ca. :shock: (Scared the livin' snot out of me, too!) Thinking back... yes, you'd look very silly.

 

[The Chad]

wheelies don't belong on the dirt, how would I ever get to wheelie for 2 kilometers if I kept it to the dirt. Just be safe whenever you decide to fool around. I think that a hill is actually the worst place to wheellie, because of the change in driving plane, you can go over backwards a lot faster than you think. Be careful boyz and girlz. Just a little side note, doing 2 kilometer wheelies at 190kmph is a lot of fun, so I've been told, but careful there too, the wind resistance plays a huge part when you get the bike balanced.

 

[Guest]

wheelies don't belong on the dirt, how would I ever get to wheelie for 2 kilometers if I kept it to the dirt. Just be safe whenever you decide to fool around. I think that a hill is actually the worst place to wheellie, because of the change in driving plane, you can go over backwards a lot faster than you think. Be careful boyz and girlz. Just a little side note, doing 2 kilometer wheelies at 190kmph is a lot of fun, so I've been told, but careful there too, the wind resistance plays a huge part when you get the bike balanced.

Where, besides the dirt, are you going to go to wheelie safely and legally for 2 km? The words "fool around" and "be safe" are mutually incompatible. While it's true that I fool around as much as anyone, I recognise that it's not in my best interest to ride over my head, and in nobody's best interest if I choose to do it where others may be hurt because of my stupidity. Any rider who 'stunts' in unpredictable surroundings (re: any public road) is unpricipled, immoral, and deserves to be confined before someone gets maimed or killed. That, unfortunately, includes me.

 

[LayinLo]

lets see, "be safe" and "foolin' around", no they are mutually compatible. As in, "I wanted to 'be safe' while I was 'foolin around', so I wore a condom."

:lol:

 

[The Chad]

I stay safe when I stunt, by not doing it when there is anyone elts around, no cars or bikes infront of me or to the sides.

You're also not the first person that ha said that I need to be confined somehow. LOL