feeling good! (wheelie thread!!)

adamski · Post by **adamski** » Thu Sep 12, 2002 9:12 pm

Been out tonight and managed to hold the front wheel up through second and third putting it down at over 110mph.

Also nearly got the hang of stand ups in first.

Whats the furthest/fastest anyones done so far?

(I like a challenge!)

Post by **firestorm_al** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 9:51 am

I managed to keep the front up for about 3 feet once when it came up accidently!

Septic · Post by **Septic** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 1:55 am

I wish I could claim to have done a proper wheelie at all.

About a month back I wobbled out onto Cadwell for my first track day and I think Im proud to say that I pulled my first wheelie over the mountain on lap1, although it was obviously nothing to do with me!

Would love to know how its done, whats the recipe?

stormcloud · Post by **stormcloud** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 4:26 am

I once accelerated hard to avoid a car pulling out, and the front felt strange, like I had a flat tyre. The bars went all funny and I could turn them without changing my direction at all !! Then they wrenched back to normal. This was most disconcerting, as the dealer had said these bikes were reliable and user friendly. It has happened a couple of times since, only when I turn the throttle backwards quite sharply. Should I take my bike back to the shop???

Cheers.
Stupidcloud.

Post by **firestorm_al** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 8:44 pm

I've fitted a 15 tooth front sprocket today so I guess that unintentional wheelies will be something I'll have to get used to!

adamski · Post by **adamski** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 11:56 am

firestorm_al wrote:I've fitted a 15 tooth front sprocket today so I guess that unintentional wheelies will be something I'll have to get used to!

I am thinking of this mod' does it work well?

How far out is your speedo now?

Post by **firestorm_al** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 12:23 pm

Thought you were selling your bike??

Anyway, first signs are that it has done the trick. No more changing down to 1st for tight corners and less slipping of the clutch through traffic.

The speedo is noticably out hence the fitting of a cycle computer last week!

I would definetly recomment giving it a go. The top speed will be much lower but on the road that's a good thing in my book!

Al.

BHarrison · Post by **BHarrison** » Sun Sep 22, 2002 7:28 pm

Hi Guys. I'm new to the board. I purchased my Superhawk in March, 2001 and have been searching for a discussion board since then. THis is very cool.

Two questions.
Did you have to modify your chain for the 15t replacement?

Also, are the VTR front sprockets the same as a 900RR?

Thanks
-Ben

Post by **firestorm_al** » Sun Sep 22, 2002 9:09 pm

Welcome!

I believe the sprockets are indeed the same as the CBR900.

No, you can run with the same chain and rear sproket. Just remember to adjust it after you change the sprocket though!

After dropping down to a 15t sprocket a few weeks ago I can thoroughly recommend it.

Al.

adamski · Post by **adamski** » Sun Sep 29, 2002 8:26 am

Dudes!

I can now change into 3rd on the back wheel and am seeing 120+!!!!

The standups are looking VERY cool now too, photos soon

WayneM · Post by **WayneM** » Sun Sep 29, 2002 9:31 pm

Flash git!

Loopy · Post by **Loopy** » Mon Sep 30, 2002 7:14 pm

COOL !

Where do you find roads empty and straight enough ? I always stop when I see a car coming because there are enough sad muppets out there that would get a lot of pleasure in giving my reg to the police.

I decided not to wheelie the VTR because I tend to destroy fork seals and head bearings. On the bright side I have a KTM especially to do wheelies etc.

My bro took a video of me hoiking the fornt end up on the KTM just after I got it in December. If anyone can tell me how, I will post it on the site.

Do you manage to balance or are you having to constantly accelerate ?

I am getting better and can now balance it for quite a way in 4th at about 70 - 80 mph. (On private roads of course !!!)

skoks21 · Post by **skoks21** » Thu Oct 03, 2002 4:10 am

hello,

i'm new and maybe i don't understand you brits, but, i thought EVERONE could put up a wheelie, and as important, everone wanted to!!

we have a crew of about 10 bikes, and that's all we do...wheelies and endo's. we go to the industrial park at night (great wide roads, and street lamps) and have a good ole time. lately we've had an audiance also.
we've made video's and on the freeway, we have a chaser in a car with a camera.

quite a site when you see 6 bikes pull it up on the freeway at 70-110 mph,
changing lanes and passing startled auto drivers.

enjoy, and work on those wheelies,

peace-out!

chris

Post by **firestorm_al** » Thu Oct 03, 2002 8:45 am

skoks21 wrote: and on the freeway, we have a chaser in a car with a camera.

Ah, you gave the game away there. So you like riding in a straight line then??

Over here, because our country is very small, we have lots of things called corners. You should try them some time!

Al.

adamski · Post by **adamski** » Sun Oct 06, 2002 4:42 pm

firestorm_al wrote:
skoks21 wrote: and on the freeway, we have a chaser in a car with a camera.
Ah, you gave the game away there. So you like riding in a straight line then??

Over here, because our country is very small, we have lots of things called corners. You should try them some time!

Al.

Yes "corners" are fun too!

Update on the wheelies.
I can now hold it up for as long as i want, the road has no junctions, I get scared!

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