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kauaiguy28
10-24-2004, 06:50 PM
Anyone here have any advice on how to do a simple and fast wheelie with our R6's????

roninone
10-25-2004, 03:32 PM
Simple physics applies here. I haven't done it myself yet. But wouldn't it work if one were to shift their weight and center of gravity near the rear of the bike while gradually increasing forward motion through the throttle? I'm not an expert in doing crazy stunts, since I don't want to ruin my own bike or let alone my friend's bike if I botched the attempt. Just make sure your'e in a safe area and have plenty of protection. Someone else here may have another suggestion to your request. I wouldn't do it since I'm a newbie still.

fierohink
10-27-2004, 04:33 AM
That's the general idea. Sit back in the saddle and apply smooth increasing power. Problem is implementing that basic idea in the real world.
But with an R6 or basically any reasonable pwoerful bike, find the surge of power in the rpm range and whack the throttle open. You'll be seeing stars in no time. Also pick up a copy of ( I think this is the title) Super Street Bike. It's basically 75 pages of wheelies, burnouts, and stoppies.

Cooper29
10-27-2004, 10:03 AM
I second that info on Super Sportbike Magizine...it is a pretty good resource. Just a piece of advice.....start off by just don't slower wheelies in first gear.....get the rpm's up....let off for a second then crack the throttle....that will get you on one wheel in a hurry....but be careful at first....600's have a tendency to be a little "jumpy" and it is easy to freeze on the throttle which will put you flat on your back. Once you get used to the feel of the front end being off the ground...jump up to second gear and do the same......I do not use any clutch at all when I am riding wheelies....and I can pull my R6 up in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The speed varies of course, but the technique is the same. Good luck. :twisted:

smoaky396
12-02-2004, 06:53 PM
In my experiance: in 2nd at around 6000 rpm or so...put your left foot on the rear peg and stand up....then using your pointer finger pull the clutch and at the same time blip the throttole anout 1500 over the starting rpm....while doing all of this push down on the bars and pull back....REMEMBER TO COVER THE REAR BREAK WITH YOUR RIGHT FOOT!!!!

catach42
12-18-2004, 12:25 AM
http://stuntlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72156
that is the best explanation of how to wheelie i have ever read. it is very detailed (thats why its so long). i wish i read it before i learned!