Cant weelie ,driving me nuts
Gday wheelie kings and wanabs(like my self,...not being sarcastic)
Just come back from a ride and have snaped my rear fender off trying to practice wheelies :pissed:
Ive been conciously trying to master them for the last couple of days and must say that I have noticed an improvement and a few thing Iv learned (for those in the same boat) is -1- Get that front wheel up high as soon as possible.I like to crawl along in second and pop the clutch, that way Ive still got quite a bit of rev range to play with as opposed to just winding on the throttle which revs out to quick.
-2- Its much easier practicing on a slight incline so the balance point isnt so far back.
-3-Throttle control and coordination!(spelling?)
Anyways, Im just about to quit in frustration because I just dont seem to be getting anywhere any more except looping over and as I mentioned before, Iv already snapped my fender (which is enough to heat me up) and the last thing I want is to mince up my subframe or coolers.
Also, what i find myself doing alot, is once Im up i tend to veer off course on an angle and have to stab my foot down to save me and I just cant seem to get the"dab the rear brake" to help because my instinct is to put my feet out or when I manage to,its way too much :bang:
If I wasnt worried about breaking something on me or the bike I would be so determened and just stick at it but nothing ever goes as hoped for and I just seem to be stagnating :bang: what do i do! give up (No way!...a voice in my head tells me) or is there hope yet.I need some inspiration from you kings out there that have been where i am, felt the same frustration and have made it through with a big smile on there face(Its an awesome feeling,wheeling) .Oh yeah, dont tell me to stand as iv already tried....no way, just doesnt feel right.
I hope you guys/girls can help me out which Im sure you can and also, sorry for blabering on for so long.
Thankyou
Regards Ez
Gday wheelie kings and wanabs(like my self,...not being sarcastic)
Just come back from a ride and have snaped my rear fender off trying to practice wheelies :pissed:
Ive been conciously trying to master them for the last couple of days and must say that I have noticed an improvement and a few thing Iv learned (for those in the same boat) is -1- Get that front wheel up high as soon as possible.I like to crawl along in second and pop the clutch, that way Ive still got quite a bit of rev range to play with as opposed to just winding on the throttle which revs out to quick.
-2- Its much easier practicing on a slight incline so the balance point isnt so far back.
-3-Throttle control and coordination!(spelling?)
Anyways, Im just about to quit in frustration because I just dont seem to be getting anywhere any more except looping over and as I mentioned before, Iv already snapped my fender (which is enough to heat me up) and the last thing I want is to mince up my subframe or coolers.
Also, what i find myself doing alot, is once Im up i tend to veer off course on an angle and have to stab my foot down to save me and I just cant seem to get the"dab the rear brake" to help because my instinct is to put my feet out or when I manage to,its way too much :bang:
If I wasnt worried about breaking something on me or the bike I would be so determened and just stick at it but nothing ever goes as hoped for and I just seem to be stagnating :bang: what do i do! give up (No way!...a voice in my head tells me) or is there hope yet.I need some inspiration from you kings out there that have been where i am, felt the same frustration and have made it through with a big smile on there face(Its an awesome feeling,wheeling) .Oh yeah, dont tell me to stand as iv already tried....no way, just doesnt feel right.
I hope you guys/girls can help me out which Im sure you can and also, sorry for blabering on for so long.
Thankyou
Regards Ez
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