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Share some tips on the art of the slow wheelie
I'm finally gonna be getting back into the swing of things and my main priority is to have fun for the sake of moto. I'm a competitive person, so of course I'm gonna put in some laps and try to step my speed up, but all for fun.
But my 1.a priority is to learn to slow wheelie!
Tips, tricks, stories, pics, videos, share it all!
I'm finally gonna be getting back into the swing of things and my main priority is to have fun for the sake of moto. I'm a competitive person, so of course I'm gonna put in some laps and try to step my speed up, but all for fun.
But my 1.a priority is to learn to slow wheelie!
Tips, tricks, stories, pics, videos, share it all!
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I practiced a lot on a DRZ 125 but here is a picture from a show I did in PA on a GSXR 750.
Most important thing is that you have to trust your rear brake and feel confident about it. It feels hard and scary at the beginning when you are learning where is the balance point, and it feels that you are tipping over but keep training. Keep your foot always on the brake pedal.
i use 2nd gear, and almost immediately when the front tire is up i shift to 3rd so i dont have to rev the bike. And you need to get the bike to the balance point straight after releasing clutch because you dont want to gain speed. After that I prefer firm pressure on rear brake (not too much because you dont want to stall your bike) and steady throttle. But in the beginning it will be pumping the throttle and tapping the rear break like a crazy, but more comfortable you get with the balance point, the easier it gets.
If you get too much wheel spin then try less clutch and sit just past the middle of the seat, never sit near fender because when the front wheel comes up fast, you will slide down a little before gripping side of bike and hitting the rear brake and butt on fender means your ass on the grass.
Hard on the throttle and as the top of the gas tank comes in the line of sight, let off throttle(high idle will keep you rolling) and press rear brake to slow the front end down. You want the gas cap in the line of sight to know you are in the balance point of the bike. You can now use the throttle(gently) or rear brake(gently) to keep it in the balance point area which is generally between 11 and 12 o'clock position.
Find a technic for the clutch and throttle that works for you. Once you get good, you will rarely use the clutch because it becomes a throttle and snatch habit and the initially reaction will be controlled by the throttle and then slowing your roll will come from the rear brake.
Find the balance point, keep a finger on the clutch to keep the revs up and use the brake to keep it in the balance point and practice, practice practice. Be prepared to purchase some new levers and a few fenders.
I promise you, I will not let this go. Next time on track, I will revive that old part of my brain, damn I feel I still have it!
I loves me some wheelies
Very impressive display nonetheless. I have been riding about 40 years and I still can't do a slow wheelie to save my ass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNnrCKi4-js
The Wheelie Boyz developed the "one hand hangin low wheelie" as a way to carry out hand to hand transactions with cars without having to stop.
You think that's something? You would really be impressed to see them make change on one wheel!!!!
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