[GixxeR1000]

Hey, I got a 2001 gixxer 1000 about a month ago, It pulls heavy right when I try to pop a wheelie, sittings are worst that stand ups.

lets say im on the highway, I lift it from the left lane, and I have to let go after ~10 seconds cause i'm in the right lane heading for the railguard.... Its not a wind problem, ive tried many times wherever the wind is coming from or the grooves in the asphalt. I had a 750 before, never had that problem

I've aligned the wheels using a rope to make sure they are both inline. they werent, they were a little off, now its fine, but still pulls, im going to change the sprockets and chain on the bike next week, could that be the problem ?

thanks for your replys
Marc

 

[tlwisner]

I've aligned the wheels using a rope to make sure they are both inline. they werent, they were a little off, now its fine, but still pulls, im going to change the sprockets and chain on the bike next week, could that be the problem ?
thanks for your replys
Marc

Why would wheel alignment matter if you only have one tire touching the ground? I'll wait for the MSF class and get the details on good highway wheelie technique.... :wink:

 

[GixxeR1000]

i wanted to make sure the back wheel was perfectly straight (with the bike) , if the backwheel is not straight, the bike will tend to pull one way or the other.

as the bike lifts, if the back wheel is looking on one side, it will want to go that way while the bike may tend to fall on the oposite side..

hypothetically, think of what would happen if you could turn your backwheel so it faced 45 degrees right and you gazed it... you'd certainly end up on your left side...

 

[Clint]

Could be your technique. Are you turning the front at all? Do you lean right without realizing it? The vertical alignment might be off, meaning one side of the swingarm is higher than the other. Don't know how to make an adjustment there. Don't believe that the sprocket or chain would play a role.

 

[GixxeR1000]

im forcing myself to lean to the left ..

I'll probably go to a shop that checks frames make sure everything is straight... make sure the swing arm is ok.... could have been smashed before I bought it

 

[Gixxerdale]

With both wheels on the ground, your body aligned with the bike and at a safe speed say 45MPH, release the bars while traveling straight on a smooth road surface. Does the bike track perfectly straight? Or does it drift to one side or the other? If it drifts, it could be previous damage to the frame, swing arm, or just an alignment issue.

 

[TireSMKN]

check the shape of the rear wheel....make sure that the tire is evenly worn. They usually dont wear irregular but you never know. You might be taken right turns harder and wearing it alittle more than that left. And when doing a wheelie the miswear of the tire could cause the bike to take to the right.

Goodluck...

 

[prekarious1]

could be that when your throwing the throttle open you could be slightly turning the front wheel right before it lifts off of the ground thereby changing direction. Find an open road and open throttle same way with keeping the front on the ground to see if your doing this.

Or you could just be placing some extra pressure with your right foot causing it to come on over

 

[Guest]

Learn to ride a unicycle.

When you pull in a particular direction while wheelieing, it's almost always a rider (balance) problem. If you're forcing yourself to the left, you're not solving the root problem. I'd suggest starting with a (much) smaller bike, lower speeds, and concentrate on placing your weight evenly on the foot pegs. Find a trials bike or a small dirt bike. Ride s-l-o-w. You'll be a better rider in every way for it.