Wheelies on an SV?

I dont mean right at the bars, but you want to be able to control from biting point to fully engaged, i know when i had mine biting far out i hated it as i felt hand was stretched and that i had less control (i have lady hands). Also from trials riding and mx clutch biting quite close is norm for control. Maybe it was just my sv but when i got it the clutch qouldnt bite til lever was over halfway through its travel.

[yorkie_chris]

Majority of trials bikes I've worked on have been set or are naturally biting quite far out, watch some trials and count how many riders have 3 fingers on bar and one on clutch.

Thanks for reply, what about dropping one on the front and upping the rear by one, should be the same length then no? Cant imagine ill be bothered by motorways as i cant say ive ever even used one. Will change it about again when i look at long trips in the summer.

Something i havnt tried yet.. wheelies may be in he near future tho, is there much risk of dumping the clutch and ending up on ur back? or is it just a case of it it feels like its getting past the point of balance just knock off throttle and drop back to 2 wheels?

Danny

Not really. Cover the back brake.

Dont just go out and try to wheelie if you've never done it before, do a few runs of just accelerating hard in 1st, feel the front end going light, get used to the sensation etc.

Have a play, get used to what the bike will do at different speeds with and without the clutch...it all becomes a lot more predictable then.

Worked for me anyway.

Can somebody please explain the benefit or purpose of doing wheelies unless you are a stunt rider.
I always thought the front wheel was for steering when in contact with the road.
Presumably none of this is of any benefit when riding on the public highway?????

We all own private roads, duh.

The point or purpose for me is about skill. Same as going fast(-er than maybe I should at times). Plus its fun.

And yes, it can be of benefit. Knowing what to do and how the bike will react in the event you do get the front up unexpectedly...ok it doesnt happen often but....

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Can somebody please explain the benefit or purpose of doing wheelies unless you are a stunt rider.
I always thought the front wheel was for steering when in contact with the road.
Presumably none of this is of any benefit when riding on the public highway?????

i do them because i used to do trials riding and did it all the time. i dont wheelie all the time on the road and only when its clear and safe.

plus if you get a good one it does look rather good

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Can somebody please explain the benefit or purpose of doing wheelies unless you are a stunt rider.

Less front tyre wear obviously.

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

I always thought the front wheel was for steering when in contact with the road.

Which is perfectly true. When the front wheel is in contact with the road it is indeed used for steering. That and making sure the engine isn't scraping along the ground. But it's not really very good at doing that when it's high in the air. In fact if you leave it in the air for any period of time, it becomes pretty much redundant. All though it is handy to have it there when you decide you want to steer around the next corner.

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Presumably none of this is of any benefit when riding on the public highway?????

I refer you to my first answer to your first question.

[kaivalagi]

Am I right in saying the police, if they really want to, can serve you a dangerous driving notice if you're caught doing it? Just curious...

I am obviously far too sensible to even consider attempting to wheelie my bike on purpose, although I have been known on occasion to do one by mistake..oops