Why I dont attempt wheelies.... - Page 4

Gunther1000 · 07-17-2008, 09:47 AM

Ya with only 1000'cc bikes to my resume the one wheel dance was mandatory. Now I see this young lad seems to have f'ed up and slipped a touch on the throttle and I have done the same but like they say play with knives and you are bound to get cut. isnt this why we all ride? To get some kind of thrill or enjoyment out of life that others sitting on there couch dont?

It is funny to watch a crash and if you've ever been in one as stupid as this you understand why it is 100% ok to make fun of this kid. And it is a good thing. Just think of how cheap that bike is now! Great. The embarrasment is the only thing that kept that
Guy on the ground! His pride was wounded not his body.

What I wonder is how and or why would you NOT want to know how to control your bike
in every way you can? You dont instantly die if you touch the ground, you dont always crash, and it may help you to know what the hell the bike is doing when you are challenged to drag or just feel like using more of the bike than your Grandmother would.

Nothing wrong with a good 1st gear roll on to get the front up and then use your best judgement and control same as you would in a turn, to keep it where you want it.

And yes EVERY bike made can go up on one wheel. no real magic to it just understanding.

Vettezilla (Impala Balko) · 07-17-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunther1000

Ya with only 1000'cc bikes to my resume the one wheel dance was mandatory. Now I see this young lad seems to have f'ed up and slipped a touch on the throttle and I have done the same but like they say play with knives and you are bound to get cut. isnt this why we all ride? To get some kind of thrill or enjoyment out of life that others sitting on there couch dont?

It is funny to watch a crash and if you've ever been in one as stupid as this you understand why it is 100% ok to make fun of this kid. And it is a good thing. Just think of how cheap that bike is now! Great. The embarrasment is the only thing that kept that
Guy on the ground! His pride was wounded not his body.

What I wonder is how and or why would you NOT want to know how to control your bike
in every way you can? You dont instantly die if you touch the ground, you dont always crash, and it may help you to know what the hell the bike is doing when you are challenged to drag or just feel like using more of the bike than your Grandmother would.

Nothing wrong with a good 1st gear roll on to get the front up and then use your best judgement and control same as you would in a turn, to keep it where you want it.

And yes EVERY bike made can go up on one wheel. no real magic to it just understanding.

This man speaks the truth

t-homo · 07-17-2008, 12:28 PM

I think I would enjoy being able to stunt, but before I do anything more than wheelies (still haven't) I would probably pick up a full out stunt bike.

Gas Man · 07-17-2008, 04:06 PM

I poped a small 2nd gear wheelie on the chop once... was hot rodding and accidently popped the clutch going into second... didn't know it did till I felt re-contact on the front wheel. Honest.. didn't mean to, but it happened...

marko138 · 07-17-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I poped a small 2nd gear wheelie on the chop once... was hot rodding and accidently popped the clutch going into second... didn't know it did till I felt re-contact on the front wheel. Honest.. didn't mean to, but it happened...

Impressive.

rider76 · 07-17-2008, 06:53 PM

Whats the hp on that choppa Gas?

Cutty72 · 07-17-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I poped a small 2nd gear wheelie on the chop once... was hot rodding and accidently popped the clutch going into second... didn't know it did till I felt re-contact on the front wheel. Honest.. didn't mean to, but it happened...

Not bad for a thousand pound machine with a 10 ft wheel base.

Gas Man · 07-18-2008, 12:03 AM

its a 700# machine and about 117hp/117tq

Will know for sure at the end of the month... got some scheduled dyno time.

Rider · 07-18-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Not bad for a thousand pound machine with a 10 ft wheel base.

Longer than that. The forks are 8ft alone.

Vettezilla (Impala Balko) · 07-18-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I poped a small 2nd gear wheelie on the chop once... was hot rodding and accidently popped the clutch going into second... didn't know it did till I felt re-contact on the front wheel. Honest.. didn't mean to, but it happened...

squid hahaha

07-17-2008, 09:47 AM	#31
Gunther1000 Jesus Christ! Join Date: Jul 2008 Moto: (The Chi's lover) Posts: 801	Ya with only 1000'cc bikes to my resume the one wheel dance was mandatory. Now I see this young lad seems to have f'ed up and slipped a touch on the throttle and I have done the same but like they say play with knives and you are bound to get cut. isnt this why we all ride? To get some kind of thrill or enjoyment out of life that others sitting on there couch dont? It is funny to watch a crash and if you've ever been in one as stupid as this you understand why it is 100% ok to make fun of this kid. And it is a good thing. Just think of how cheap that bike is now! Great. The embarrasment is the only thing that kept that Guy on the ground! His pride was wounded not his body. What I wonder is how and or why would you NOT want to know how to control your bike in every way you can? You dont instantly die if you touch the ground, you dont always crash, and it may help you to know what the hell the bike is doing when you are challenged to drag or just feel like using more of the bike than your Grandmother would. Nothing wrong with a good 1st gear roll on to get the front up and then use your best judgement and control same as you would in a turn, to keep it where you want it. And yes EVERY bike made can go up on one wheel. no real magic to it just understanding. Last edited by Gunther1000; 07-17-2008 at 10:15 AM..

07-17-2008, 04:06 PM	#34
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I poped a small 2nd gear wheelie on the chop once... was hot rodding and accidently popped the clutch going into second... didn't know it did till I felt re-contact on the front wheel. Honest.. didn't mean to, but it happened... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-18-2008, 12:03 AM	#38
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	its a 700# machine and about 117hp/117tq Will know for sure at the end of the month... got some scheduled dyno time. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-17-2008, 12:28 PM	#33
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I think I would enjoy being able to stunt, but before I do anything more than wheelies (still haven't) I would probably pick up a full out stunt bike.

07-17-2008, 06:53 PM	#36
rider76 Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Louis Moto: looking for the next ride Posts: 448	Whats the hp on that choppa Gas?