Its interesting to me that there is so much wheelie bashing on here. The type of person who rides these kinds of bikes are not the type of people who are looking to go on a slow sunday drive through the countryside. We want a little more adrenaline than that. We want the excitement of speed and knowing that we are riding a rocket that can do wheelies when we want to. Otherwise we'd probably be content riding a bicycle. It's possible to do wheelies in a non-reckless manner just as it is possible to do slides, 360's reverse 180's and such in cars and trucks and be in control.
The simple act of pulling a wheelie is not reckless in and of itself, although it can be. Some say its illegal or against the law, but that is simply because there aren't enough bikers in the legislature. What is illegal at one time may not be at a later time and is simply the reflection of those making the laws and what THEY perceive to be beneficial to society, or what they think is popular and will keep them in office a little longer. Laws aren't sacred, they change all the time.
To the bashers I say get over yourself. Relax and get it up when you can. You might get caught and have to pay a fine or something, you just have to ask yourself if it's worth it to you.

 

my friend used to stunt in a t shirt that said "i do wheelies and run from the cops"

 

Well, I ride an'91CBR1000F, which admittedly isn't the tire-shredding bike the newer bikes are, and I do enjoy a slow cruise through thecountry once in a while. If you wantthe adreniline rush of speedand doing wheelies, that's okay, justhead for the track to get it. Speaking of the track, if oneis as in control on one wheel as you say, why do those who race bikes on pavement work so hard to keep both wheels down? Other than the mandatory one-wheel ride after the finish line those guys don't do extended wheelies. I realize that words won't change your point of view,anymore than they will changemine, so I'll just sign off with wishes that you don't endup in a stupid wheelie trick video.

 

are you serious man,maybe they try to keep the wheel down because theyre either leaned over, or topping out on a straight away, neighter of which require wheelies, go watch some vids of mana the natural and then come say ppl arent in control on the back tire

 

wheelies slow you down....when the guy's on the track bring it up they slow down and get passed thus why they would want that tire down....but who wants to do fast wheelies anyway? circle's are the sexyness right?

 

+1000

Nuff said really .02

 

That's why you always check and see what cars are around you.

Go out in the country and do that stuff....or have a back alley or 3 and do it there.

I'm just assuming Nutley street is a residential area, and that you made more than one attempt before your best wheelie.

Also, the word Nutley...that's bound to attract cops...just by the name.

Officer sighs...thinks to self..."Maybe I'll check out Nutley for any nuts"...officer chuckles mentally...

Then sees you.

I hope you get a break...but...

 

+1...

 

I don't mean to preach, but you popped a wheelie and got caught. Yes, it's reckless driving (what else would it be?). You knew it was illegal to do in the first place, you did anyway and got caught. Now you have to deal with the consequences like a grown up. It's not the police officers fault, he was not an "*******" because he wrote you a ticket. He's not the one that makes the laws, he just upholds it. You should have done your homework to find out what the penalty was for wheelies before even doing it.

Now, I'm not saying all this to **** anyone off. I just think it's unfair trying to push blame onto the police officer when it was completely 100% your fault. I just felt like I should speak up a little.

If it's any consolation, I've been pulled over reckless driving before too (way back in high school). I was doing 98 in a 15 MPH zone (extremely stupid). At the time, I was just mad at the cop because I got caught. Now I realize it was the most retarded thing I could have ever done. I got the ticket reduced to just a speeding ticket, but for the 3 months of restless sleep I went through while reading up on jail time and fines, I became a much more mature driver. I would suggest taking this as a sign. If you must wheelie, take it to some back lot, and off public roads.

 

Geez, right there is the kind of BS i was talking about. I pop a 3 second wheelie, not speeding,with noone around me (yes, a few cars behind me, but they wont get in the way) and yet i'm stuck in the same category as a guy who goes 98 in a 15 zone... How can both these circumstances be penalized the same?