Wheelie/Figure 8

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 01:16 PM

Safety first...always

Link to original page on YouTube.

Honko · July 28th, 2011, 02:15 PM

Is that your bike in the foreground?

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 02:19 PM

Tis true sir...yes...why?

EsrTek · July 28th, 2011, 02:28 PM

What?? Where?? ....you call that a wheelie.. we wanna see sparks w/ it's nose in the air!!!

(JK of course)

How modded is your bike to lift that easy.. didn't sound like a 9-10k clutch dump

caps · July 28th, 2011, 02:29 PM

um... I guess i will be the first one to say that this isn't really impressive.

The circles were horrible. I'm glad he can now claim he can drag his knee, but 30ft U-turns aren't really that great. And dumping the clutch, then crapping your pants and almost bailing isn't something that should really be practiced.

nickjpass · July 28th, 2011, 02:32 PM

I don't see the big deal of the video. I know I don't ride but, just doesn't seem very impressive.

Felipe the Ant · July 28th, 2011, 02:34 PM

How do you get the front up that high? I can never get it more than a foot. I'm assuming it's my technique but I may also be low on torque from removing the snorkel

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 02:40 PM

Nick, Mat and Eric submit your vid of a wheelie attempt on a 250 and a figure 8 going left....

Your talk is just

I thought this vid my bring out the "opinionated ones"

It's not as easy as it looks......try it

caps · July 28th, 2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Nick, Mat and Eric submit your vid of a wheelie attempt on a 250 and a figure 8 going left....

Let's see you do it

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Your talk is just

I thought this vid my bring out the "opinionated ones"

It's not as easy as it looks......try it

lol, I will make a video this weekend of a left hand turn just for you

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felipe the Ant

How do you get the front up that high? I can never get it more than a foot. I'm assuming it's my technique but I may also be low on torque from removing the snorkel

That's not me doing the wheelie or the figure 8...FYI

His bike isn't modded much....K&N filter, jetted, and maybe a snorkel removal..can't remember....it is technique....he tried to get me to do it...

nickjpass · July 28th, 2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

I know I don't ride

Hint hint: I'm a newb

choneofakind · July 28th, 2011, 02:48 PM

I can honestly say I've never tried to wheelie my 250 because of the clutch dumping and relatively low speeds required to do it. I don't plan on trying it either. I've gone airborne semi-intentionally, but I don't have an itch to wheelie. just me.

EsrTek · July 28th, 2011, 02:49 PM

Ah looked like you in that first one, but watching closely I can see the red of his jacket at very end.
Was just curious, as other youtubes I seen they always stand on back pegs, I am not up for trying wheelies yet, and is one of my biggest reasons for not getting a zx6r instead of this bike

I think I got the wheel off ground once when tryin to get in front of a shitload of traffic, but I'm not sure it wasn't just the forks extending.

oh yeah,, an obligatory 'take it to the track' for ya sir

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caps

Let's see you do it

lol, I will make a video this weekend of a left hand turn just for you

Can't wait for the vid

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsrTek

Ah looked like you in that first one, but watching closely I can see the red of his jacket at very end.
Was just curious, as other youtubes I seen they always stand on back pegs, I am not up for trying wheelies yet, and is one of my biggest reasons for not getting a zx6r instead of this bike

I think I got the wheel off ground once when tryin to get in front of a shitload of traffic, but I'm not sure it wasn't just the forks extending.

oh yeah,, an obligatory 'take it to the track' for ya sir

Wow my first "take it to the track" of the day! Wheelie track?

I'm not much of a wheelie guy either....I do side wheelies by accident!

It is interesting to watch though.....

EsrTek · July 28th, 2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Nick, Mat and Eric submit your vid of a wheelie attempt on a 250 and a figure 8 going left....

Your talk is just

I thought this vid my bring out the "opinionated ones"

It's not as easy as it looks......try it

LoL I missed this post before... I was just playin man, but I did think it was you in first wheelie.

I did try to wheelie on my 2004, all I did was jack and ****

This one is to pretty to screw up tryin dumb ****.

EsrTek · July 28th, 2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Wow my first "take it to the track" of the day! Wheelie track?

Figured you be upset if you didn't get one of those a day

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsrTek

Figured you be upset if you didn't get one of those a day

Hahahahhaaaaa!

Don't you know everything you do you must "TAKE IT TO THE TRACK"

Going to the store on my bike...take it to the track

Going to the mall on my bike....take it to the track

Going to a friends house....take it to the track

Going for a ride....take it to the track

Going to wash and wax my bike...take it to the track

Motorcycling is fun...like in the vid...fun

Gorilla25 · July 28th, 2011, 04:25 PM

was expecting a figure 8 wheelie...lol...misread the title

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 04:43 PM

That wouldve been sweeeeeeet!!
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Cazper · July 28th, 2011, 06:28 PM

If you come to Chapparel (sp?) bike nights you can see wheelie figure 8's during the stunt show... it's good practice to do low speed circles working to get your knee down... to practice form and all. When I took the Lee Parks advance riding technique school we did just that both clockwise and counter-clockwise... good fun. Haven't bothered trying to wheelie though... I weigh too much to expect my bike to wheelie me

Thanks for sharing the vid...

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

If you come to Chapparel (sp?) bike nights you can see wheelie figure 8's during the stunt show... it's good practice to do low speed circles working to get your knee down... to practice form and all. When I took the Lee Parks advance riding technique school we did just that both clockwise and counter-clockwise... good fun. Haven't bothered trying to wheelie though... I weigh too much to expect my bike to wheelie me

Thanks for sharing the vid...

Now that is one positive post.....thanks brother....no hate...just love....

When's the next bike nite?

oblivion007 · July 28th, 2011, 06:54 PM

I don't get it... were those circles skills?

What does getting your knee down do anyways? Maybe I should apply some of my math/physics to see whats up.

Never done physics of motorcycles o.o

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oblivion007

What does getting your knee down do anyways?

Nothing.......just looks freakin' sweet

Try the circles...not as easy as it looks but good for practicing low speed maneuvers....

ducducgooseit · July 28th, 2011, 07:30 PM

Does anyone know the dimensions of the MSF's dreaded BOX?

alex.s · July 28th, 2011, 07:34 PM

HEY!!!

i recognize that lookout!

it's midway on s.grade palomar! clearly the best parking spot ever... well except for the other lookout on the other side... jeez you feel like you can see forever on the other side of the mountain

Havok · July 28th, 2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

If you come to Chapparel (sp?) bike nights you can see wheelie figure 8's during the stunt show... it's good practice to do low speed circles working to get your knee down... to practice form and all. When I took the Lee Parks advance riding technique school we did just that both clockwise and counter-clockwise... good fun. Haven't bothered trying to wheelie though... I weigh too much to expect my bike to wheelie me

Thanks for sharing the vid...

You can do it easy, i know you can because i can, roll at about 3k clutch rev to 10 k and dup it it will come up NP. I was doing them in a parking lot when i put my new tires on. 3k rolling and 10-11k dump is what was working for me. Start at 8 k to dump at and go from there

alex.s · July 28th, 2011, 09:07 PM

don't you know, only 600s are allowed to wheelie!

lol

adri99an · July 28th, 2011, 09:28 PM

Yeah- well we dont git out much round here...we tret them 250s like they was 600s

alex s...remember..........

Be kind!

Havok · July 28th, 2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

don't you know, only 600s are allowed to wheelie!

lol

I have one of those as well! that one is more fun because it just needs a yank on the throttle. 250 wheelies are a novelty, fun to do because you feel like being dumb lol.

Live2ride · July 28th, 2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Safety first...always

Looks like fun

oblivion007 · July 28th, 2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Nothing.......just looks freakin' sweet

Try the circles...not as easy as it looks but good for practicing low speed maneuvers....

I can pull a circle of that radius o.o unless you mean with that lean then dunno lol...

Cazper · July 28th, 2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Nothing.......just looks freakin' sweet

Try the circles...not as easy as it looks but good for practicing low speed maneuvers....

Actually not true... getting your knee down allows you to lean the bike less with still having the center of gravity lower to keep you in the corner and by having the bike more upright it has better traction because more of the surface of the tire is in contact with the ground.

It does look pretty cool too though

Cazper · July 28th, 2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok

You can do it easy, i know you can because i can, roll at about 3k clutch rev to 10 k and dup it it will come up NP. I was doing them in a parking lot when i put my new tires on. 3k rolling and 10-11k dump is what was working for me. Start at 8 k to dump at and go from there

Well I guess if you can do it... I should be able to do it too

maybe I'll give it an actual try... just for the sake of argument of coarse

rockNroll · July 29th, 2011, 03:37 AM

What... no smokey burnout at the end? pffft

Havok · July 29th, 2011, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

Well I guess if you can do it... I should be able to do it too

maybe I'll give it an actual try... just for the sake of argument of coarse

I either weigh more then or we are close to tue same so I know if it can get my fat butt up on one wheel with just shims and snorkel remove yours will pop up easy have fun and don't drop it

nickjpass · July 29th, 2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

wheelie sucked, the replay of frame shots sucked, WTFBBQ

You're such a troll.

adri99an · July 29th, 2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

wheelie sucked, the replay of frame shots sucked, WTFBBQ

You need help...(discuss)

adri99an · July 29th, 2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

Well I guess if you can do it... I should be able to do it too

maybe I'll give it an actual try... just for the sake of argument of coarse

Let's see it!!!!!

Kevin2109 · July 29th, 2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

You're such a troll.

Nick has learned fast!

He is a troll

July 28th, 2011, 01:16 PM	#1
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Wheelie/Figure 8 Safety first...always Link to original page on YouTube.

July 28th, 2011, 02:29 PM	#5
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	um... I guess i will be the first one to say that this isn't really impressive. The circles were horrible. I'm glad he can now claim he can drag his knee, but 30ft U-turns aren't really that great. And dumping the clutch, then crapping your pants and almost bailing isn't something that should really be practiced. __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

July 28th, 2011, 02:32 PM	#6
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I don't see the big deal of the video. I know I don't ride but, just doesn't seem very impressive. __________________________________________________

July 28th, 2011, 06:28 PM	#21
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	If you come to Chapparel (sp?) bike nights you can see wheelie figure 8's during the stunt show... it's good practice to do low speed circles working to get your knee down... to practice form and all. When I took the Lee Parks advance riding technique school we did just that both clockwise and counter-clockwise... good fun. Haven't bothered trying to wheelie though... I weigh too much to expect my bike to wheelie me Thanks for sharing the vid... __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

July 28th, 2011, 07:34 PM	#26
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	HEY!!! i recognize that lookout! it's midway on s.grade palomar! clearly the best parking spot ever... well except for the other lookout on the other side... jeez you feel like you can see forever on the other side of the mountain __________________________________________________

July 28th, 2011, 02:15 PM	#2
Honko ninjette.org sage Name: Hyon Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Green SE Posts: 574	Is that your bike in the foreground?

July 28th, 2011, 02:19 PM	#3
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Tis true sir...yes...why?

July 28th, 2011, 02:28 PM	#4
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	What?? Where?? ....you call that a wheelie.. we wanna see sparks w/ it's nose in the air!!! (JK of course) How modded is your bike to lift that easy.. didn't sound like a 9-10k clutch dump

July 28th, 2011, 02:34 PM	#7
Felipe the Ant ninjette.org sage Name: . Location: . Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE GREEN! Posts: 562	How do you get the front up that high? I can never get it more than a foot. I'm assuming it's my technique but I may also be low on torque from removing the snorkel

July 28th, 2011, 02:40 PM	#8
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Nick, Mat and Eric submit your vid of a wheelie attempt on a 250 and a figure 8 going left.... Your talk is just I thought this vid my bring out the "opinionated ones" It's not as easy as it looks......try it

July 28th, 2011, 02:48 PM	#12
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I can honestly say I've never tried to wheelie my 250 because of the clutch dumping and relatively low speeds required to do it. I don't plan on trying it either. I've gone airborne semi-intentionally, but I don't have an itch to wheelie. just me.

July 28th, 2011, 02:49 PM	#13
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Ah looked like you in that first one, but watching closely I can see the red of his jacket at very end. Was just curious, as other youtubes I seen they always stand on back pegs, I am not up for trying wheelies yet, and is one of my biggest reasons for not getting a zx6r instead of this bike I think I got the wheel off ground once when tryin to get in front of a shitload of traffic, but I'm not sure it wasn't just the forks extending. oh yeah,, an obligatory 'take it to the track' for ya sir

July 28th, 2011, 04:25 PM	#19
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	was expecting a figure 8 wheelie...lol...misread the title

July 28th, 2011, 04:43 PM	#20
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	That wouldve been sweeeeeeet!! Posted via Mobile Device

July 28th, 2011, 06:54 PM	#23
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	I don't get it... were those circles skills? What does getting your knee down do anyways? Maybe I should apply some of my math/physics to see whats up. Never done physics of motorcycles o.o

July 28th, 2011, 07:30 PM	#25
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Does anyone know the dimensions of the MSF's dreaded BOX?

July 28th, 2011, 09:07 PM	#28
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	don't you know, only 600s are allowed to wheelie! lol __________________________________________________

July 28th, 2011, 09:28 PM	#29
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Yeah- well we dont git out much round here...we tret them 250s like they was 600s alex s...remember.......... Be kind! Be kind! Be kind!

July 29th, 2011, 03:37 AM	#35
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