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Started by drowningbird808, September 29, 2007, 07:52:51 PM

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drowningbird808

before i go out and learn to wheely..anybodt got tips or stories?
06 blue gs500f, katana rear shock, sonic 0.85 front springs, LED gauge lights, inagrated tail light, luchbox 22.5,65,142.5 cut down yoshi

CndnMax

wear full gear and practice somewhere deserted  :dunno_white:

frankieG

u will crash...we all do
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spc

GEAR!!!!  
Try a Wal-Mart parking lot in the middle of the night.  it's usually deserted and pretty well lit.
Get a 14t sprocket.   Shortly after I put one on my GS,  I WAY over-revved it coming out from a stop sign and hit 12 o'clock and almost lost it.  After that point, I was kinda obsessed with learning to do them better.   Ohhh yeah and I learned a little better throttle control too :icon_mrgreen: :thumb:

Ohhh, yeah and be ready to screw your fairings up.  shaZam! HAPPENS, especially when your doing shaZam! like that.

drowningbird808

lol yeh the front end doesnt look like it'll  be stable when it comes down..
i live in orlnado the walmarts are pakced 24-7, i plan on going naked so mine as welllearn now.. i have a 15 tooth now..ive got it to pop up in second a few times.
06 blue gs500f, katana rear shock, sonic 0.85 front springs, LED gauge lights, inagrated tail light, luchbox 22.5,65,142.5 cut down yoshi

yamahonkawazuki

any large parking lots which close or at least empty after a set time? :dunno_white:
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mach1

second gear i have can oly get  iine up in first  an di have a 15t. my 14 should arrive this week so we will sdee. Im a sucker for wheelies not sure why but i am.
04Gs,fenderectomy,V&H Full exhaust,Vortex clip-ons.13t front sprocket.,Uni Pods,22.5/65/147.5,Katana rear shock,M-1 metzeler 150 rear tire,Yamaha R6 Tail-SOLD
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ohgood

How many miles do you have ?

Do you have proper gear from head to toe ?

Do you have a cellphone and a buddy to call EMS when you wad it up ?

I'm over in tampa, there are a couple other gs freaks close by iirc.

We should ride sometime, i'll bring video so we can relive the follies. ;)

FACT: A 5 mph oopsie can crush your: Arm, leg, helmet and subsequent face.

Think about it.


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drowningbird808

oo well tampa isnt far at all..there there some nice roads in between orlando and tampa..i have about 2200 miles, proper equipment. i dont know anybody with a gs around here, all my buddies have new 600's and 1000's
but lets meet up some time
06 blue gs500f, katana rear shock, sonic 0.85 front springs, LED gauge lights, inagrated tail light, luchbox 22.5,65,142.5 cut down yoshi

tripleb

if you guys do meet up let me know.  I'm in.
lK&N unchbox w/ rejet with 140 mains, F-18 flyscreen, truck bed liner black, superbike bars with 3rd eye bar end mirrors, license plate rear turn signals, micro front turn signals


fox22182

I live in Orlando down the street from UCF. I'm def game to meet up with you guys sometime.

drowningbird808

well any body know of any roads between tampa and orlando?
there some on my side of town if yall are willing to ride..
06 blue gs500f, katana rear shock, sonic 0.85 front springs, LED gauge lights, inagrated tail light, luchbox 22.5,65,142.5 cut down yoshi

kml.krk

yesterday I ordered 14t and 15t front sprockets. I can't wait until I install them. I'll start with 15t cause I don't want to get in trouble to quickly + fairings are too expensive...
I have a question: does GS pop up the weel withouth using clutch when front sprocket is 14t?? I mean to do wheelie using throttle only? Is that possible? (I think NOT but want to make sure)
Yellow 2004: K&N Lunchbox, Leo Vince SBK, 2005 GSXR Turn Signals, 20/65/147.5, 15T front sprocket, Progressive Springs etc...

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drowningbird808

in first itr will up a hill...... jsut use the clutch DONT DUMP IT.. dump it slowly...im going to try it in 2nd gear cause the bike is more stableat 25 rather then 10
06 blue gs500f, katana rear shock, sonic 0.85 front springs, LED gauge lights, inagrated tail light, luchbox 22.5,65,142.5 cut down yoshi

Chuck

Uh, take off the fairings and add case guards before you start doing the wheelies.

CBR JOCKEY

borrow a dirt bike, practice  and you will crash that a few times.

Affschnozel

'97 GS500EV: Sonic Springs 0.85 + 15W 139mm oil level (Euro clip ons+preload caps),125/40 jets Uni filter + stock can, Goodridge SS line , LED blinkers ,Michelin Pilot Activ tyres ,GSXR1000 Rectifier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLPRzDenm1w
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2tvoa

drowningbird808

i can wheelie a dirt bike, thats a lot differnt from a gs....
06 blue gs500f, katana rear shock, sonic 0.85 front springs, LED gauge lights, inagrated tail light, luchbox 22.5,65,142.5 cut down yoshi

tripleb

I'd come up to Orlando although I think others would be more likely to come if we met midway somewhere.  I don't really know of any good parking lots around here that would be better than anywhere else.  There's one road in particular here that is long, straight, newly paved and usually deserted though.
lK&N unchbox w/ rejet with 140 mains, F-18 flyscreen, truck bed liner black, superbike bars with 3rd eye bar end mirrors, license plate rear turn signals, micro front turn signals


drowningbird808

yeh there tons of roads like that where i am..but im not realy concerned about wheelies eventho that will be fun..we need to do some twisties or something...ill ask about some roads around lakeland or something
06 blue gs500f, katana rear shock, sonic 0.85 front springs, LED gauge lights, inagrated tail light, luchbox 22.5,65,142.5 cut down yoshi

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