Slipping out of Gear....nudists huh! Inc wheelie pic

Originally Posted by northwind

Was it not something like that that led to you wheelying it into the side of a car?

See, that's what I mean about my fate.

Actually that was a result of trying to show off in front of a scooter boy doing a power wheelie in the wet. Wheelie, burn out and crash all roled into one.

you're right

That keeps happening to me now. I'm not sure if its me being over eager with the clutch or just my slightly less than legal back tyre.

Also, I cannot for the damn life of me get it up in second.

As said before, learn to balance it. It looks cooler, people can actually watch you and it demonstrates more skill.

My 2p.

[21QUEST]

Originally Posted by Vtwinlover

Hey Quest 21 you're right you know it is easier once up in second, i sussed it yesterday. If you catch it right it comes up pretty sweet in 2nd. Haven't quite figured out the optimum start speed/revs clutch slip speed. Any tips?

Good man

Forget about looking at the speedo/tacho. You get used to doing it by feel/sound. Basically once the bike more or less can pull cleanly ie not labouring , you are cleared for take off .

Slip the clutch a bit slower(still pretty quick) at first. The goal is as little time as possible slipping whilst not getting chain snatch.

You know this already but remember the back brake/thottle are your best mates. and be prepared to used them to get you down. Also throttle back on as the front is getting back to tarmac.

Cheers
Ben