I'm a new 929 owner and was wondering how difficult it is to throttle up the front wheel in 2nd gear? My bike is completely stock. I have tried to do this a couple times and both times the bike went into a tank slapper (scary). I understand a steering damper will help this but was wondering how difficult it should be. Thanks

 

clutch it up,it's safer.......go bout 25-30 mph just get the rev's bout 8-9g's and dump it........

 

the bike can do it no problem sounds like its just you (no disrespect). i know if im in 3rd going about 60mph i can click it into 2nd pin the throttle and she will come right up... found that out by accident lol

 

Disreguard my 1stAdvice,If you can't get-er up you'll wind up to be a Statistic,Better be Careful and practice off the Street.......
"Not Dumpin on ya just makin sure yer safe"

 

no offence taken... i'm sure it is me. HAVOC, do you have any mods done to your bike like the sprockets etc? Do you ever get the front end just skipping so you go into a tank slapping chatter, or does it come up pretty easy?

 

I to iam a new 929rr owner and have played with the wheelies a bit.I know when I first learned how on my quad it was easy to just stay in first gear to wheelie than 2nd and so on.so thats what ive been doing with the 929rr first gear wheelie is fun and a easy way to learn your bike without dumping it. but now iam liking the 3rd gear about 7-8 rpm than dump it in 2nd with some gas and she come's right up!! scary at first but thats why you start out in 1st and learn your bike.thiers a millon ways to wheelie and a millon ways to die pick one.hahahahah lol!!! if you have never wheelie anything before I would get a cage to save your bike and lots of cash!!

 

Your getting the tank slap from trying to wheelie and letting off the throttle completly and you are heavy (more grip in left then right hand or vise versa)in one hand causing the tank slap. Loosen up lean back and practice. you need to learn clutch ups.

 

I am new to wheelies too, but have tried a couple times. The wheel will come up easily in first, but I always end up putting it right back down. I'm a pansy when it comes to stuff like that.

However, my question is, does anyone do first gear wheelies on their 929?? And does the torque give you problems??

Sorry to jack the thread, if I did. [&o]

 

I rode a ZX6 before my 929 and got quite comfortable with wheelies on it. I finally got it up today in 2nd gear. went about 110kmh (about 65mph) then backed right off on the gas and immediately twisted it back on full and yanked on the bars atthe same time. rode the wheelie until about 90mph but it didn't feel very controlled. Is it easier to use a clutch to get the wheel up in 2nd?? are 3rd gear wheelies possible??

 

im not a pro stunt rider although i was working towards it, but an injury (non bike related) and the fact that i'd have about as good a chance making a living at stunt riding as i would in the nfl made me kinda walk away from it, but i still love doing wheelies and endos. i started out doing power wheelies on my 929 in first gear, this is before using the rear brake to do wheelies became popular. had a few close calls butit got me use to having the front wheel in the air but the thing about it is first gear is its very touchy, but if you keep the rear brake covered and be ready to use it, itwill help to keep you from looping if the bike comes up to high to fast. as the bike comes up you have to start rolling off the throttle abit to kinda keep the height in check. roll off too much and the bike will come back down, if you dont roll off and are giving it too much gas it can loop, just gotta be careful. the thing about first gear power wheelies is that its unpredictable, you dont really have a way to tell how high the bike will come up which is why some may say its dangerous.

now using the clutch in second is what i recommend to people learning wheelies. it take time to get your clutch/throttle timing down, its tricky.i pull in the clutch withmy index finger so the lever will rest againt the other three fingers, just enough to let the clutch slip a bit. then igas it kinda quick. start rolling on the throttle and then a split second later start letting the clutch out. dont let it snap out but let it out fast with your finger. its all a quick motion and it takes alot of practice for some to get down packed. but doing it this way youcan start off at a certain speed and get use to releasing the clutch at a certain rpm to kind help you have and idea haw high the bike will come just about everytime. plus second gear is more forgiving, not as touch as first. you can do power wheelies in 2nd just takes a bit more work. either wayyou can also loop it, just remember too keep the rear brake covered and use it if you feel like the bike is going to loop even though you will probely feel this way before you even hit the balance point. just take it slow and wear your gear. 15/45 gearing helps too.