wheelies
#1
wheelies
a new thread is needed!!! so, i brainstormed for 2 whole minutes. just curious to see what women have been brave enough to pull up the front end. i have not gotten up the nerve to attempt it, yet. i think about it when i start out, but then quickly think about how if i totally F it up, i will be kissing the pavement. so- just looking to see other's experiences with it!!
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#3
RE: wheelies
I don't think ladies (or gents) who decide to keep the rubber side down are suffering from a lack of bravery.
Stuntin' is something that can be very exciting (to do or to watch), but as it's illegal in most areas, should be done in a controlled environment.
Check out RoadRashChic's forum... the girls over there primarily stunt and/or race. You should be able to find lot of pointers on stuntin' as well as stories from those who've been at it a long time:
http://chicriders.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=21
Stuntin' is something that can be very exciting (to do or to watch), but as it's illegal in most areas, should be done in a controlled environment.
Check out RoadRashChic's forum... the girls over there primarily stunt and/or race. You should be able to find lot of pointers on stuntin' as well as stories from those who've been at it a long time:
http://chicriders.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=21
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#6
RE: wheelies
My hubby and his friends always use to tell me i should try doing wheelies, but now that I've been wanting to for a while, my hubby and his friends all think that i should keep both tires down cuz i'm a girl and they don't think girls have the strength to do one (which just makes me wanna do it more). we go back and forth about it every once in a while, but if we ever get to a point where he thinks it's okay at the same time i'm ready to try, ya never know, i'd just hate to mess up the paint[sm=bicker.gif]
#7
RE: wheelies
ORIGINAL: neebelung
I disagree... I don't think knowing how to do an endo can help in avoiding an accident/mishap. Knowing how to control your bike (I don't mean you personally) is the best prevention.
I disagree... I don't think knowing how to do an endo can help in avoiding an accident/mishap. Knowing how to control your bike (I don't mean you personally) is the best prevention.
I know what you mean, but a car pulled out in front of me another time so quick that I had to almost slam both brakes....if the bike came up a little from that I would have preferred to ride it out, than drop the bike b/c I was scared of an endo....do you know what I mean?
#8
RE: wheelies
I have done both.... wheelies mostly. I have yet to clutch it up in 2nd, but am working on that. I can pop it up in first and ride it out and I am trying to shift into 2nd before I come down.. sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But, I am getting better! It just takes some practice. My first stoppie happened a few weeks back quite by accident. I was in traffic and some guy ahead of me thought he'd be funny and stop really fast in front of me. I didn't even have time to think about what I was doing, thank god it just came naturally. I grabbed a whole lotta brake and the next thing I knew the rear end was coming up and I found myself looking at the guys rear fender and noticed that my front fender was less than a 1/4 inch away from him. Gravity overtook the bike and I came back down onto the pavement. It was so damn smooth, i wish I had it on video! I'll probably never be able to do one that good again. There was a guy further back in traffic on a GSXR that saw me and complimented me afterwards on the exceptional stoppie. LOL! Too bad I didn't tell him that it was completely by accident and that I needed to check my pants!
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RE: wheelies
ORIGINAL: pitsvtec
I know what you mean, but a car pulled out in front of me another time so quick that I had to almost slam both brakes....if the bike came up a little from that I would have preferred to ride it out, than drop the bike b/c I was scared of an endo....do you know what I mean?
ORIGINAL: neebelung
I disagree... I don't think knowing how to do an endo can help in avoiding an accident/mishap. Knowing how to control your bike (I don't mean you personally) is the best prevention.
I disagree... I don't think knowing how to do an endo can help in avoiding an accident/mishap. Knowing how to control your bike (I don't mean you personally) is the best prevention.
I know what you mean, but a car pulled out in front of me another time so quick that I had to almost slam both brakes....if the bike came up a little from that I would have preferred to ride it out, than drop the bike b/c I was scared of an endo....do you know what I mean?
Emergency braking techniques are what will save your bike and your life in such an instance. Practicing THOSE skills, rather than stunts will do far more to prevent such mishaps:
http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/?f=22&m=15232
http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcnews/safe3.html
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/str..._brake_swerve/
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcyc...aking-tips.htm