Wheelies

[congersCG]

OK I really don't think I'm ready for this but are any of you Buell riders pulling wheelies on your bikes? Can it even be done with the bike stock? I really don't want to destroy my bike, but that stuff sure looks fun. Let me know if you have accomplished this daredevil feat.[cool]

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

I used to on a daily basis. Got brave enough to even lift a foot off to the side now and again. Second gear about 4800, stand up, pre-load it, nail it and ride it out

 

[congersCG]

What does it mean to pre-load a wheelie?

 

[onebadblaz]

Pre-load the suspension...it helps pop the bike up! your actually compressing the suspension with your weight and when it rebounds up you gas it and it helps the bike up. Its easier on the bike than clutching it to pop it up! I pull 3rd and sometimes 4th gear stand up wheelies on my Buell xb12s/Firebolt.I cant ride it without ripping wheelies on it....The group of guys I ride with video from time to time so I'll get some footage sometime[up] It is a gift and a course though....I went down 2 weeks ago shifting a wheelie from first to second.

 

[07xb12rblack]

My xb12r can roll on 1st and 2nd.. No clutching or compressing, just the natural raw power.

 

[USAbikesrule]

If you can't wheelie a Buell, you can't wheelie. So-o-o-o simple to do a balance wheelie or power wheelie.

 

[congersCG]

Ok so if I power roll a wheelie, about how many rpm's till I can exspect the front end to get light? And how hard do I have to accelerate into the wheelie(1st gear)?
Last question for the dare devils out there, My bike starts to shake in the front end at about 110 mph, should I push thru it, do I need to invest in a stering dampner, is this normal for the XBS series?

 

[hottoddy69]

Not Normal......My '07 XBR doesn't shake at all. (up to 138mph)
But, I plan to invest in a steering dampner. (Wish that Buell included it on their bikes)

 

[azsnow]

I have a 9 and I can do a roll on wheelie as well in 1st and 2nd. There is actually a video on youtube that will teach you to do a wheelie! Buell=easy wheelies!

 

[congersCG]

I looked into the shaking at 110 mph for those who care, this is not a common thing so if you find your front end shaking at any speed you should take the bike back to HD for a look.

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Before you all spend the money buying a stabilizer (not that its not worth it, I had one on my bike ) I know that stepping up your headstem bearing adjustment helps some. I believe stock torque is 40ft/lbs, step it up 2-3 ft/lbs from that. No harm done and a slightly tighter front end. Worked well on my bike before the stabilizer.

 

[congersCG]

Hey thank for the info your actually the secound person I've heard that from, Im going to git it a shot.

 

[maybebuell]

syn oil helps the bike wheelies

 

[BadS1]

I'd like to see a 12 power wheelie in second gear with no clutch. I've owned mine since 04 and it won't. Infact I know several others and they won't. They will easy with a little clutch action though.

 

[woodardj84]

I've done it several times in my 07 12r

 

[BadS1]

at what rpm ??? These bikess just don't have it in second without clutch. S

 

[B_Brad]

I have a 04 XB12R and in second gear can only do a roll-on wheelie while standing. I like to use the clutch but it can be rough on the clutch.

 

[maybebuell]

i have a 173 ci R&R MOTOR that wheelies all day long in any gear

 

[congersCG]

Thanks everyone for all the post on this topic. It realy doesn't bother me to be seen as a newb, so thanks for the help. I finally got my front tire off the ground ever so gentley, am very hesitant to open the throtel to fast, how high are your RPMs when the lift occures, and how hard do you accelerate?

 

[v12tiger]

2nd will definitely raise up without clutching.. atleast on 07 xb12r