beginner's wheelies

[batman6669]

I found this on ebay and I thought it was kind of funny but it might help you. You could make one and save yourself some cash. Anyway here it is item #
260720095758

 

[bluefireboltxb9r]

Thanks guys... I know how some of you feel, I've managed to accidentally come up in 1st and 2nd... I don't think i have a problem with that... 1) guess i need to grow some balls. 2) More practice can't hurt anything... Thanks for the advice though, I will def. check out some of the vids on youtube...
A friend of mine that rides Buells all the time rode it last night and said he managed to get it up in 3rd... how he did this I'm not sure, I'm guessing clutch but correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks again for the suggestions, and vid links!

 

[jimijeans]

Back when I was younger Most the bikes I had were CBRs/ & YZF model bikes I actually took a stunt bike school lessions at the Willow/Calif. track using their bikes. They have wheelie bars on them so it was really safe . Learned extra whole lot more than I figured ON.I can ride the Hell out of my dirt bike and wheelie all I want. But My Buell XB12R Small short easy as possible only in a certain area & proper GEAR. That was many weekends of great fun on the Track. That is why to this day I try to save it for the track. NO cars/trucks POLICE etc.. Ride Safe.

 

[GW 04 XB12R]

The only time I've gotten a wheelie out of 2nd gear was under hard acceleration, with a shift from 1st at the redline, hard into second. Lifted the wheel in 1st from power, when I shifted to 2nd, it lifted again slowly then went down slowly right around redline. Pretty cool and fun, also a little scary for me doing a wheelie through all of 2nd gear.

Just be careful.

 

[JDT1127]

How easy is it to flip backwards doing a wheelie? Has anybody ever did this

Did it in the 1st year I had my bike and $3500 later (same price I paid for my bike) it was fixed. Cracked the head on the front cylinder. I don't regret it anymore (about 3 years ago) and I still pop a few from time to time, but like so many have said make sure you have the $ to cover it. One guy said it only cost him $1000 to fix, just thought I'd let you know it can cost a whole lot more

 

[zilchsniper]

I have managed to bring my xb12r up in all gears getting onto the freeway. pretty sweet. but also keep it in low rpms when you pull the clutch in. and rip on the throttle. make sure to take it easy as you will get to know your bike better.but make sure to think before you try it. it is fun but there are consequences if you fall. good luck.[up]

 

[beefy99]

Drop down to second while doing 30 trying to roll through a changing red light, when it turns green punch it just before dumping the clutch and hang on. Thought I was going to dump it, boy that would have been embarrassing. Looked like I meant to do it though.

 

[1972c10]

buy or borrow a dirtbike first, theyre made to hit the ground, street bikes arent