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upthemaiden
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I didn't post that video in response to the 2nd gear wheelie discussion. I just found the video and figured this thread was the place to share it.
bobaganoosh
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are u building it to do wheelies? why did u put it here
theend1467
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question for you guys, i can clutch up my 9 in 1st and second. The most I lift the tire off the ground is 1-2 feet. I am having trouble taking it past this point, I used to ride wheelies on my dirt bike but I wiped out every now and again. My xb9sx is a 2009 with 4k miles so I don't want to drop it. Anyone have the same trouble when they were learning wheelies? Also, i try to focus on using my rear break incase I get too high but as soon as my front tire leaves the ground my mind forgets about the break.
upthemaiden
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You can clutch an xb9s up in 1st and 2nd. You can get it up in 1st without the clutch, but 2nd you need the clutch(unless you want to stand up and bounce it, but I've never really tried). I've only tried 2 or 3 times in 2nd, and I took it pretty easy because I didn't actually have intentions of riding it up, I just wanted to see if it would come up. It came right up with a little slip of the clutch so there shouldn't be any problem getting it all the way up if you really try.
I would assume it's only coming up a little because you're hesitant to crash your bike, not to mention the xb is a lot heavier than the dirtbikes you're used to. Any chance your foot is pressing on the brake while you're trying to do it? That would keep the front end down. Have a friend ride behind you when it's not too bright to tell you if your brake light comes on as soon as you do it. I've seen plenty of people do wheelies and as soon as their front wheel comes off the ground their brake light comes on, just because that's an awkward angle for your foot.
I would assume it's only coming up a little because you're hesitant to crash your bike, not to mention the xb is a lot heavier than the dirtbikes you're used to. Any chance your foot is pressing on the brake while you're trying to do it? That would keep the front end down. Have a friend ride behind you when it's not too bright to tell you if your brake light comes on as soon as you do it. I've seen plenty of people do wheelies and as soon as their front wheel comes off the ground their brake light comes on, just because that's an awkward angle for your foot.
lightning SS
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Just BONE OUT
Im all set with anything past 2'. i used to ride wheelies on my ninja and atv all the time.
I tred a buddys junked out stnut bike with a broke throttle return..that worked in the reverse direction,I rhode it to the tail in 2nd and the throttle was stuck heding to the other bikes..and mine so I tossed it at 30-40 mph and riped bolth my acls in my knees ..that sucked 5 years latter 3 years after surgery they still hurt.
also seen too many nice bikes totaled and do end o's . grab a dirt bike and a grasy spot wear some gear and have at it! the rest of you thaks in advance for parting your bikes.
I tred a buddys junked out stnut bike with a broke throttle return..that worked in the reverse direction,I rhode it to the tail in 2nd and the throttle was stuck heding to the other bikes..and mine so I tossed it at 30-40 mph and riped bolth my acls in my knees ..that sucked 5 years latter 3 years after surgery they still hurt.
also seen too many nice bikes totaled and do end o's . grab a dirt bike and a grasy spot wear some gear and have at it! the rest of you thaks in advance for parting your bikes.
