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jacob
09-06-2006, 04:49 PM
well, i pulled my first intentional wheelie today. i found a nice, secluded straight bit of road on my lunch break today and gave it a shot. i'm guessing it came up somewhere between 30 and 35 degrees for a couple seconds.

i came off the gas once it was up and the abrupt deceleration (sp?) caused me to slide forward and smash my junk against the tank. ouch.

so i just ordered some techspec grip pads - http://www.techspec-usa.com/gs/kawasaki.html

it seems no matter how hard i grip the tank with my knees i just slide around on it.

i'm thinking this will help me keep weight off my wrists, especially when braking with a passenger.
therky42
09-06-2006, 04:51 PM
:confused1 ouch
psycobusa
09-07-2006, 12:44 AM
thats why standup wheelies were invented :laughing6
Chris24
09-07-2006, 12:52 AM
congrats to you and my condolences to the boys.
ownage
09-07-2006, 01:25 AM
keep your ass on the seat and keep your feet on the pegs,and you wont slide around...
TooBuku
09-07-2006, 02:12 AM
you should move all the way back in your seat.. that'll help your wheelie come up easier.. also give it gas as you come down from your wheelie so it comes down nice and smooth.
badman
09-07-2006, 03:32 PM
just loop it and save your sack.
schecterx
09-07-2006, 03:36 PM
just loop it and save your sack.
+1
Max
09-07-2006, 03:38 PM
just loop it and save your sack.

rofl :laughing6
B.S. Motorsports
09-07-2006, 03:46 PM
simple fix dont let off ride her like pam
fuknrobert
09-07-2006, 03:48 PM
wear a cup
Moody
09-07-2006, 03:50 PM
How about gripping the tank with your legs like you are supposed to.
jacob
09-07-2006, 03:55 PM
How about gripping the tank with your legs like you are supposed to.

i was gripping the tank... the pants i was wearing just slide on the paint. that's why i said i was ordering those rubber grip pads.
thatboygeorge
09-07-2006, 04:01 PM
sit at the very back of your seat...and when ur comin down hit the gas and it will come down soft
King Cobra
09-08-2006, 10:12 AM
wear a different pair of pants and if your bike is washed and waxed when you did it that will explain why you slid but dont sit on the back you the seat for fast sit downs cuz you use your knees to stear the wait and keep it steady if your at the bottom of the seat it will sway from left to right and your really cant wip it around, just sqeeze your legs real tight and push your knee into and keep your body streight and your should be fine.
GLD
09-15-2006, 01:23 PM
it seems no matter how hard i grip the tank with my knees i just slide around on it.

i'm thinking this will help me keep weight off my wrists, especially when braking with a passenger.

Tell your passengers to hold onto you while accelerating but otherwise to put their hands on your tank and they can support themselves that way. Believe me I used to go two-up all the time and the first few times with each person I always go through a list of rules-often with them on the seat behind me already so I could demonstrate

1. Don't be afraid to hug me (especially if she was hot)
2. look over my shoulder in the direction of the turn (this stops the counterleaners)-though you should also be wary of those who ride and want to 'help' you through the turn by hanging off.
3. Put your hands on the gas tank to help support yourself
4. No, your footpegs are those up there
5. Be careful of the exhaust.
6. Have fun.
patgsxr
10-07-2006, 08:49 PM
be smooth
ScooterTrash
10-08-2006, 08:50 AM
Tell your passengers to hold onto you while accelerating but otherwise to put their hands on your tank and they can support themselves that way. Believe me I used to go two-up all the time and the first few times with each person I always go through a list of rules-often with them on the seat behind me already so I could demonstrate

1. Don't be afraid to hug me (especially if she was hot)
2. look over my shoulder in the direction of the turn (this stops the counterleaners)-though you should also be wary of those who ride and want to 'help' you through the turn by hanging off.
3. Put your hands on the gas tank to help support yourself
4. No, your footpegs are those up there
5. Be careful of the exhaust.
6. Have fun.
good job on the preflight drill
1FastMF
10-08-2006, 01:32 PM
After replacing a few sets of fork seals you'll get it right and then both your bike and your "boys" will appreciate it :icon_thum
ownage
10-09-2006, 12:03 AM
After replacing a few sets of fork seals you'll get it right and then both your bike and your "boys" will appreciate it :icon_thum


i've wheelied the shit out of a lot of bikes and never have 'blown" a fork seal
Ramius
10-09-2006, 12:08 AM
2. you should also be wary of those who ride and want to 'help' you through the turn by hanging off.




:laughing6 :laughing6 :laughing6

I've never had that happened, but I'm adding it to the list of 'pre-flight' instructions just in case
1FastMF
10-11-2006, 04:11 PM
i've wheelied the shit out of a lot of bikes and never have 'blown" a fork seal

I haven't either and a few times I've brought them down harder than I'd like to admite but ....I know a few people that have had problems with this....right Ricky???? :laughing6 Was kinda an inside joke anyhow
ownage
10-11-2006, 04:28 PM
I haven't either and a few times I've brought them down harder than I'd like to admite but ....I know a few people that have had problems with this....right Ricky???? :laughing6 Was kinda an inside joke anyhow


oh,...

cause i've 12'd my bike and slammed it down plenty of times...
Javi
10-14-2006, 11:59 PM
Get a 50cc or 150 or a ttr125 and spend lots of time on it ! i like my 50cc and my ttr125 more than the gsxr750! little bikes when used right can chage ur LIFE! :eek3: :hs:
ownage
10-30-2006, 12:07 AM
Get a 50cc or 150 or a ttr125 and spend lots of time on it ! i like my 50cc and my ttr125 more than the gsxr750! little bikes when used right can chage ur LIFE! :eek3: :hs:

:notworthy
hell yea they can! javi hurry up and get that knee fixed!!!!!