So I popped my first wheelie for all of 1.9382001 sec and when I go to park I notice my chain adjuster screw bent into the the metal guard that holds it in place.  This cause my chain to have way to much slack and my rear axle moved forward, only on the chain side.  I saw a post dated in June of this happening to someone else.  Does anyone know how to strengthen the chain adjuster assembly so that my axle does not move forward and my chain keeps the right amount of tension?

Or should I just stop all this stupid wheelie non-sense?

Oh, you ned to give me your gs500 and buy a GSXR1000 ... Everyone be happy then ...
Cool.
Buddha.

I tired to pop a wheelie and the bike wouldn't do it. I only weigh 115lbs.. I popped the clutch at 8000rpms going about 4 mph but all it did was go forward real fast.

I weight 145.  go 10-15 mph. pull in the clutch, rev to 7000 -8000rpm, drop clutch. She'll pop right up.

BUT.....

It pulls the back wheel toward the motor and fucks up the chain tension.
Who knows what to add so that the axle will stay put??

I can assure you that a GS will wheelie.  I learned the hard way and it was not fun.  I weigh 210 and my GF was on as well so at least 350 together and it still went right up.

I think my bike is f%&ked then. I took it to 8000 doing 5 and nothing. Anyways, now that you said that it could f%$k my bike I won't be doing that roflmao

did you pop the clutch?  you should def get up at 8k in first if you pop it.  if not check your clutch lever play, if it's too loose you may not get enough torque to get up.

Seriously?

I can put-put around at about 4k-5k in 1st then pop the clutch, rev to at least 9500-10k and she'll stand right up... never have I bent anything never has the chain knocked the rear wheel out of alignment, and never have I broken anything...

What's wrong with you?

Dan

Let me make sure I'm doing the technique right... You pull in clutch with one finger, rev bike, let finger go fast, and hang on....

This bike is not meant to wheelie so stop while your ahead.

The chain adjuster isn't ment to hold the wheel, only to aid in alignment. If the axle nut is properly torqued(sp) your wheel should not move.

Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 24, 2008, 03:13:03 PM
The chain adjuster isn't ment to hold the wheel, only to aid in alignment. If the axle nut is properly torqued(sp) your wheel should not move.

Yes, the chain adjuster isn't at fault here, it should never be under stress if you torque your axle bolts correctly. It seems like someone who wanted to do wheelies would be doubly sure they had their axle torqued up to the right spec specifically to avoid this problem...

Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 24, 2008, 03:13:03 PM
The chain adjuster isn't ment to hold the wheel, only to aid in alignment. If the axle nut is properly torqued(sp) your wheel should not move.

^^^ THIS COMMENT SHOULD BE A STICKIE ALREADY !


and as far as popping wheelies, yes, you can wheelie a gs. it's called feathering, or a 14t front cog. if you can't feather your gs up, STOP TRYING before you destroy your body. no, really.

Quote from: Skeets on September 24, 2008, 02:13:49 PM
Let me make sure I'm doing the technique right... You pull in clutch with one finger, rev bike, let finger go fast, and hang on....

1st gear:

Cruise up to about 20-25mph (4-5k rpm) and then pull the clutch in with 1 or 2 fingers to your knuckles, rev the bike up to about 9-10k rpm and dump the clutch... (let it go quickly). Keep your right foot over your brake and keep your 2 fingers on the clutch because those two things will make the wheelie go away...

2nd gear:

30-45mph... engine around 3k-4k rpm... same procedure, only this time rev to red line and pre-load the forks to help pull the bike up. Basiclaly cruise at 40 in 2nd... push down on the handlebars as you pull in the clutch and rev the engine to redline... then dump the clutch and pull back on the handlebars at the same time... this method won't get you up to balance point, but it'll pop the wheel none the less..


Disclaimer:
I am not, nor have i ever been an 'expert' on wheelies... this is simply my method. Please do not duplicate or copy this information in any way in your practice of motorcycle riding enjoyment. Motorcycles have 2 wheels for a reason, please keep them both on the ground.

Dan

I wouldn't want to be any one of your clutches.   

I weigh about 250 and Ive had mine up in the air.   

TwoWheelRida    ....      
Perhaps if you'd called yourself OneWheelRida, you wouldn't be having these problems...

...just yanking your chain--no pun intended.  Good luck getting her straightened out! 

Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 24, 2008, 03:13:03 PM
The chain adjuster isn't ment to hold the wheel, only to aid in alignment. If the axle nut is properly torqued(sp) your wheel should not move.

Yea I figured this after it happened, can my skinny a$$, 145 pounds put enough torque on the axle nut? Is there a tool to measure? or do I need one of those sweet torque guns u see in movies during races?

-Let me kno
DY

Quote from: TwoWheelRida on September 25, 2008, 06:27:46 AM

Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 24, 2008, 03:13:03 PM
The chain adjuster isn't ment to hold the wheel, only to aid in alignment. If the axle nut is properly torqued(sp) your wheel should not move.

Yea I figured this after it happened, can my skinny a$$, 145 pounds put enough torque on the axle nut? Is there a tool to measure? or do I need one of those sweet torque guns u see in movies during races?

-Let me kno
DY

You could get a torque wrench... There are some cheaper ones out there...

im 240 lbs

whored out hte pipe and went 2 teeth down up from...

i can get it up EZ

cant get tot he balance point though *doh!*