WHEELIE!!!!

[ashman]

I did my first burnout the other day. As far as wheelies go I'll give you some pointers. The GS doesnt really power wheelie as in just hit the throttle and it goes up. What I do is easiest from a rolling start 5 mph or so I rev up to around 7k and drop the clutch and lean back while pulling on the bars slightly.
=====================BEWARE==============CAUTION===============iIts very likely you'll bust your ass, break something, damage your bike. ect ect. You have to be pretty good w/ the clutch. Also during winter, as in the other day, my hand was cold and I tried and it was kinda numb as in not responding quickly. Use yur imagination.

Get better w/ the friction zone (think back to MSF) and you'll be popping mini wheelies in no time.

OR YOU'LL JUST END UP BUSTING YOUR ASS OR SCREWING UP YOUR BIKE!!!!!
-ash

[Alphamazing]

So the guy PMed me...

Anyways, my thoughts on this, GON...

Don't even try. No offense, but from what I've read, I don't think you're responsible enough nor mature enough to not do something stupid.

But if that isn't a deterrent, rev it high in 1st gear and drop the clutch. Be careful not to loop it, and if you do, well, I told you so.

[TragicImage]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLt1rD-B45g


that was the one I was thinking about... mine, that has the instructions, and part number, and where I bought it...

[annguyen1981]

I shouldn't have PM'ed Pandy about your problem being banned earlier.

I forgot you made a clip too.

[TragicImage]

I shouldn't have PM'ed Pandy about your problem being banned earlier.

I forgot you made a clip too.

its okay, I love your puny sticky gonads.

[pandy]

So the guy PMed me... Anyways, my thoughts on this, GON...Don't even try. No offense, but from what I've read, I don't think you're responsible enough nor mature enough to not do something stupid.

But if that isn't a deterrent, rev it high in 1st gear and drop the clutch. Be careful not to loop it, and if you do, well, I told you so.

Actually, this is a VERY responsible and generous response! I concur. I'd rather see someone learn their basic skills first and worry about stunting later. The bike is in for a world of hurt if it's looped/dropped, and hopefully it's only the bike that's scraped up.

How about gear, GON. Do you wear it? You sound as though you're quite anxious to speed up your skill learning, so good gear is important.

Being curious and adventurous isn't a bad thing, and it can be a lot of fun to watch someone who had good skills put them to use. BUT...it's good to think about what you're doing and be cautious, too. Ok...I've had my say.  

[pandy]

I shouldn't have PM'ed Pandy about your problem being banned earlier.

I suppose I could have pretended I wasn't on..or was AFK...or never got your PM. 

[GON]

  i c.... thnks!!

[GON]

yea i have gear but also true i wouldnt want to make something stupid and drop my bike lol

[annguyen1981]

I shouldn't have PM'ed Pandy about your problem being banned earlier.

I forgot you made a clip too.

its okay, I love your puny sticky gonads.

uh...  dude...

Never say anything like this again...

[pandy]

yea i have gear but also true i wouldnt want to make something stupid and drop my bike lol

Hell...I don't have to do something stupid to drop my bike...it's just something I do.....but.....do as I say and not as I do....keep the shiny side up! 

[Alphamazing]

My reasoning behind that statement, for those curious, is that:

1) Desired mods include: louder exhaust, blue lights, and NOS.
2) Asked whether riding in the 7000k+ range was bad for the bike.
3) Primary concern seems to be looking cool and going fast and being loud.
4) Already asking how to wheelie.
5) Excessive smiley usage.

[pandy]

I shouldn't have PM'ed Pandy about your problem being banned earlier.
I forgot you made a clip too.

its okay, I love your puny sticky gonads.

uh...  dude...
Never say anything like this again... :om

Yet ANOTHER GSTwin love match tonight! 

[pandy]

5) Excessive smiley usage.

[annguyen1981]

[pandy]

Thief! 

[GON]

so thats bad?

[pandy]

so thats bad?

It *can* mean that someone values "looking cool" over safety, and many of us here highly value safety. We value learning, not endangering others (n00b stunters can be dangerous to others), and safety....did I mention safety?   Our sport is a dangerous one, and taking the MSF, wearing safety gear, and not doing things that give bikers a bad name can go a long way in keeping us alive and keeping roadrage against bikers to a minimum.

Some of the indicators of wanting to look cool more than be safe in inexperienced (and possibly young) riders includes asking about sound and speed mods before asking technique questions.

You'll find a lot of honesty here, and you'll learn by asking questions. Keep an open mind, and try not to take any advice given here as a personal attack....and ride safely!  

[MarkusN]

so thats bad?

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[pandy]

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