I will probably sound like a real wanker here, i can pick up the front wheel of my z1000 with a whole heap of acceleration at about 8 or 9k rpm but i just can't seem to get my timing right to push the forks down and then pull back and gun it at lower revs. It feels totally unco and i cock it up everytime. Anyone else have this trouble? I have a minus 1 front sprocket on order so this will help, but I still feel like a deadshit.
Don't worry your not on your own. Have you tried a heap of revs and dump'n the clutch?
This may put you on your arse so be carefull!
"It's the eighties and I'm down with the ladies"
Step 1......buy a Suzuki
Thats what I am scared ofquote:Originally posted by Iceman
This may put you on your arse so be carefull!
i learnt how to clutch it up early this year and WOW
it is sooo much cleaner than bouncing it up
definitely experiment with the clutch
but be ready cos it comes up quick and will scare the shit outta u
Rev the fucker!!!!!
Be ready for terror in your first few extended wheelies, the balanace point is a good 6 inches past where you are certain your gonna fall backwards
Clutch up wheelies can be hard to catch and I can't help but think they are a bit harsh on the bike.
Not only that, I would have thought any modern bike over 750cc wouldn't need the clutch to lift in first.
Instead, i'd be finding the fattest part of the torque available. I haven't ridden a Zthou but i'd be thinking about four or five grand.
All i ever do is accelerate to that fattest torque rpm, sit back a bit, hold a steady throttle and then snap it open.
Once you find the right lift rpm, it should just power up nice and smooth, rather than jump into the air like with the clutch.
Oh yeah, and do what Freak says.
Step 2 throw out Suzuki and buy somthing that actually can wheelie (a Honda)quote:Originally posted by suxukifreak
Step 1......buy a Suzuki
dont feel bad, i cant wheelie my z thou either :-)
i fink thats cos i'm a girly though, and gutless...
where bouts are ya located matt
Matt, your penis may not be shrivalled just yet.There is lots of people that can ride well but cant wheelstand a bike,lots that can wheelstand a bike yet cant ride well.And then there is those who can jump on any bike and ride it well beyond its potential before the engine has even warmed up.If you havnt had an upbringing on high powered motox bikes then wheelstands can be a freaky thing at 1st.I know that the Z thou is well capable of roll-on wheel stands so avoid clutch-ups and go for mid range roll-ons instead,bring the revs up to 5-6000 then back of very slightly,then snap the fucker wide open while pulling straight back on the bars(not up),keep your arms slightly bent as this gives you control when she shoots the moon.If the bike has a smooth power delivery you'll be shifting thru the gear box in a matter of hours,give it a few more days and you'll be jumping up onto the tank and giving Peshh and Clive a run for their money.(Clive can only highchair wheelie for just over 1 klm,he's such a pussy,but we love him dearly because he looks like Jon Bon Jovi...
Im a cowboy...,
on a steel horse i ride...,
i'm wanted...,
thats coz i'm clive).
Brisbane matequote:Originally posted by peshh69
where bouts are ya located matt
Thanks Davo, I will give it a shot.
I'm the second one [V]quote:Originally posted by davo
.There is lots of people that can ride well but cant wheelstand a bike,lots that can wheelstand a bike yet cant ride well.
LMAO!!
Shit i am a sucker for a Bon Jovi quote Davo.
Nice work.
I am getting my gearbox sorted soon and dropping a tooth on the front. i will then begin my journey in the ancient art of front wheel loftedness, grasshopper.
I figure my missus will be washing skiddies off my undies for weeks.(larger than normal)
So at least we can laugh at each others fuckups Matt.
spewin if u were in melb we could have gone for a ride and get ya mono'n that thing 4 ever
hey matt, your not on your own,i can get it up but cant keep it up for any length of time.mmmm that didnt come out right but you guys will know what i mean, dont you?
Haha well said arbee
Theres a few great spots in Brissy (northern suburbs) to go to practice.
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