Power Wheelies

Originally Posted by plowsie

I always found the back brake was better than just shutting off. As with applyng weight to the front.

Has been that long since you rode a bike I'm suprised you can remember mate...

Originally Posted by plowsie

Don't look at me in that tone of voice!

LOL

[Viney]

Eat more pies

If your setting off fast enough to lift it. Get your weight forward and feed the clutch in a bit slower, might help it going too high until the clutch is out then it's going to lift it anyway lol

feather the back brake...

Eat more pies...

I opted for the second option.

Originally Posted by Viney

Eat more pies

dammit

Once the front wheel is up in the air, pulse the throttle as opposed to keeping it on full whack to sustain a more controlled wheelie and then as you bring it back down you want to put progressively more power on before it lands, makes it much smoother. I find using the back brake is more useful at the balancing point and to prevent you from going passed the point of no return...

[ophic]

Stick some velcro to your saddle and your butt.

The comments about back brake & more weight over the front are true, they will make it smoother than just shutting the throttle, but that's because you'll still have the throttle open, and the CoG changes are minimised (shutting the throttle has more of an effect on CoG).

If you keep simply shutting the throttle, it's not long until your fork seals will decide they don't like you!

Personally, I find a dab of back brake to start things coming down, then progressively open the throttle (this assumes you're not on full throttle when the wheelie starts - which you won't be on an R1, but an SV is a different story :whistle: ).

It should go without saying, but as tips are being given, make sure the bars are as straight as possible when you hit tarmac!

Oh, and only do any of this on private property (to which the public have no ligitmate access), obviously...

I find leaning forwards during acceleration to stop them occurring in the first place works best. Depends on how powerful the bike is of course, but it will at least help. Note to self; do not forget you have a pillion and full luggage on the back when getting drawn into a traffic light GP with an RC8 and RSV-R.