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View Poll Results: Wheelies... acceptable?? | |||
On the street, whenever I feel like it. | 6 | 6.98% | |
On the street, no traffic. | 24 | 27.91% | |
Track only. | 33 | 38.37% | |
Why should I care? You can kill yourself wherever you want. | 31 | 36.05% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll |
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August 30th, 2010, 03:03 PM | #1 |
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Wheelies
Just wondering what your thoughts are on the subject. I was talking on another forum about it, and I'm getting a lot of flack for my opinions on the subject.
Not certain if I'm just a goody-goody, or whatever, but I think that they're totally fine to do at the track, with the proper gear... but unacceptable when it comes to public streets, traffic or not. Thoughts? EDIT: Here's a link to the thread: http://www.607riders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553 The poll allows for multiple selections, if you want. |
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August 30th, 2010, 03:05 PM | #2 |
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I think you're spot on, and it takes some skill on the 250....
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August 30th, 2010, 03:06 PM | #3 |
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can you actually do wheelies on the 250?
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August 30th, 2010, 03:08 PM | #4 |
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August 30th, 2010, 03:08 PM | #5 |
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August 30th, 2010, 03:11 PM | #6 |
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as long as you keep it safe and in a controlled environment, why not?
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August 30th, 2010, 03:12 PM | #7 |
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...I stand corrected lol
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August 30th, 2010, 03:12 PM | #8 |
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Did one by accident on 600 the other day. Reved out 1st and the front came up just a bit for a few feet. Was alone on a straight backroad with newer pavement.
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August 30th, 2010, 03:13 PM | #9 |
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Absolutely not on the streets, with or without traffic IMO.
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August 30th, 2010, 03:20 PM | #10 |
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There were no good option to choose in the poll. Certainly they are wrong on public streets. Not sure anyone does intentional wheelies at the track. But in a open parking lot, or a closed street, I don't have an issue with them.
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August 30th, 2010, 03:22 PM | #11 |
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By "track" I meant a closed course of some type... my bad.
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August 30th, 2010, 03:56 PM | #12 |
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+1 for a closed course away from bystanders. Never put others at risk and wear all your gear if you choose to attempt this. Oh, also put some cash aside for some new forks,
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August 30th, 2010, 04:02 PM | #13 |
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a friend of my boyfriends got into an accident, he rides some crazy super sport bike something like a 1000cc's. not sure what type of bike it is. anyway, he's a goofball this guy...he had a bottle of wine in his back pocket, and decided to do a wheelie on the freeway on his way to his gfs house to celebrate (thats why he had the bottle of wine) anyway, he lost control or something and ended up falling backwards. (sorry but LOOOOL) the bottle obviously broke and jammed into his butt. (again LOOOL) and he was pretty much messed up.
to that I say.... LMFAO. just thought i'd share that with you lovely people. |
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August 30th, 2010, 04:07 PM | #14 |
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He was probably going to his girlfriens house expecting to get some, he and the bike whent erect and he got some in a way that he wasn't expecting...LMFAO
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August 30th, 2010, 04:10 PM | #15 |
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lol very clever Rick! hahahaha
when he was telling me the story, i guess he was looking for some sympathy, instead i actually told him what a total retard he is. I think there is somethign wrong with him mentally....he's a biiiiig guy, he's about 6'5 and weights probably 250 lbs if not more, anyway, he's under the impression that if a car drives over him, it won't kill him unless its a big SUV. i was very tempted to drive my Ford Escape over him to see if its true. |
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August 30th, 2010, 04:16 PM | #16 |
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so its only possible from a stop and go, you can't pop a wheelie while in motion...correct?
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August 30th, 2010, 04:20 PM | #17 |
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Look at the last video in post #5. Yes it can be done while moving but notice that his body wieght is on the passenger pegs.
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August 30th, 2010, 04:43 PM | #18 |
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OMG, that was friggin hilarious with a rather, ahem, sh#$$y ending for him! Bet that scared the **** outta him. Wow, I could just keep going with this.
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^^^ Yea he got his in the end.
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August 30th, 2010, 05:07 PM | #20 |
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I only do them by accident (I mean unintentionally). Sometimes, under a bit of power, the front wheel might come up a little. Sometimes on the track, sometimes on the street. I'm not really into wheelies, I just like going fast (on the track).
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August 31st, 2010, 05:59 AM | #23 |
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haha "Lieutenant Daaaaan!! Ice cream!!!"
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August 31st, 2010, 07:02 AM | #24 |
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in a controlled environment so long as you're not putting anyone else at risk, why the hell not? I've only brought up the wheel on the 250 once though, and it was accidental, I was bored sitting at a light that was taking its sweet time to change, revving the engine, and then it went green and I just dropped the clutch without thinking, it did bring up the wheel somewhat.
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August 31st, 2010, 07:48 AM | #26 |
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I only do wheelies when I have my two kids on the back. That way I can go hands free - I mean, someone has to carry the ice cream cones, right?
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August 31st, 2010, 07:50 AM | #27 |
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I like watching the stunters just like anyone else. But it doesnt belong on a public street.
Not to mention the fact that it just beats the bike to bits. Busted fork seals, bent frames, cracked frames, worn out bearings, etc. Why destroy a perfectly good bike. |
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August 31st, 2010, 08:59 AM | #29 |
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I always practiced my wheelies in the empty commuter parking lots on the weekends. Aside from the occasional kid learning how to drive, it's a good couple acres of flat, empty pavement, and the cops (at least in my experience) don't care at all. I actually had one stop and watch for a minute, and then gave me a friendly wave and drive off.
I did try a couple on an empty street, but I was always worried about cops. They're not big fans of motorcycles already, rolling up on one doing wheelies on a residential street certainly wouldn't leave a good impression. |
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August 31st, 2010, 10:20 AM | #31 |
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Those are definitely 250's. Not ones with long clutch lifetimes though.
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August 31st, 2010, 10:31 AM | #34 |
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how much is a replacement clutch set anyways?
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August 31st, 2010, 10:40 AM | #35 |
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Depends wat needs to be changed out I believe. If you change out all of the steel and friction plates it shouldn't cost you more than $200 (and a new case of oil )...and I think that's on the high side. I'm not too sure, though.
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August 31st, 2010, 10:41 AM | #36 |
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that's not too bad, what else would you break by subjecting the bike to that though?
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Especially with the 250, since there's no automatic wheelie button like on the bigger bikes....this would fall into the range of skilled stunting. Doing a wheelie with a 250 requires a fair bit of skill and balls IMO. If you're interested in trying this either be prepared to dump the bike, or try and seek experienced help...which may still result in you dumping the bike. Either way, strip the bike before you try this. |
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August 31st, 2010, 10:55 AM | #38 |
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I think the general idea is start small and keep going a little further each time... but no worries, I have no intention of breaking my bike.
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August 31st, 2010, 11:03 AM | #39 |
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Hehe that's good. That crap is expensive....but as stupid as it sounds it may actually be easier to learn how to wheelie a more powerful machine first. But that's a whole different bag of worms.
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August 31st, 2010, 11:05 AM | #40 |
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LOL I'll start wheeling once I get the kz1k on the road then, (joking, joking, Yes I realize it weighs about 800 lbs)
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