wheelies

[dlooney1]

anybody got any info on wheelies???

[EDub]

roll very slowly in first gear, rev it to 10k then dump the clutch... o yeah and hold on tight.  Do that till you learn controlled wheelies.

[Frost]

10k?...try 7 at first try...you'll feel like you're gonna fall off...but you're really just a couple inches off the ground...

start off slow...then gradually increase height...

always keep foot on rear break...

[cernunos]

I concur...with the White Owl, if you try that at 10 grand you will find yourself on your butt. 7 seems to give a pretty good lift to the front. Love the Baby GS and this forum.

C......

[dlooney1]

WHAT ABOUT WHERE YOUR SITTIN ?DO I PULL UP ON MY HANDLE BARS? DO I SHIFT MY WEIGHT?

[GRU]

never pull...that will offset your weight and also make you turn the wheel so when your front wheel hits the ground it will either woble or throw you off the bike

[Frost]

dont' pull...just sit regularly and use the clutch to bring the front up...

once you're good enough...you can put your left foot on the rear pegs...

[Dima26]

I thought you were supposed to sit back a little bit to decrease the weight on the front wheel. I have never done wheelies however.

[dlooney1]

will it damage my bike?

[Blueknyt]

Yes. not to mention it hitting the ground

[weaselnoze]

from the sounds of it, i think you should maybe perfect your riding skills a little before u go and try stuntn for the ladies.   the first thing i did was sit on the tank and ride around all day..

[MR_PINK]

Will our bikes even do wheelies if u dump at 10k?....ive never tried it :dunno:

[weaselnoze]

uh yea.  i can get my front end off the ground w/o even dumping it.  just bounce on the forks

[stefman722]

uh yea.  i can get my front end off the ground w/o even dumping it.  just bounce on the forks

Does that work?!

[tdan553527]

check this post, lots of good info.

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11483&highlight=

[Rippa_MD]

wheelies are fun.
practice in an empty parking lot with your gear on.
If you have the 2004F you might want to take off the
fairings.

Basically figure out where your clutch starts to grab/bite on first gear.
Once you know exactly where it bites, revv to about 8-9000 RPMS and let of the clutch where you know the clutch grabs. Front should come up. no problems

[94suzuki500]

stand staggered with your left foot on the rear peg while covering the brake with your right foot.  Stand up, go about 20 and rev it to 10 and dump the clutch.  if you dont shift your weight foward then it will come right up easily.  That is to learn cause its easier.  It seems scarier at first but try it a couple times and youll see.  And for all of you who cant get it up more than a foot dont be babys and rev it and dump the clutch, then dont let off the throttle.  always cover the brake so you can push it if you feel as though you are about to flip.

[gerharddvs]

What about spinning? Anybody been able to do. Bike seems to be too heavy

[94suzuki500]

what do you mean by spinning.  The tire?  If the tire is spinning it is either too cold and needs to be ridden on or the road has dirt on it.  Go and ride a mile or 2 on the tire and then try.  You may even need to buy a grippier tire.

[gerharddvs]

what do you mean by spinning.  The tire?  If the tire is spinning it is either too cold and needs to be ridden on or the road has dirt on it.  Go and ride a mile or 2 on the tire and then try.  You may even need to buy a grippier tire.

No, no. It's not spinning at the moment. I'm talking about the type of spins they do when making burnouts or doughnuts