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Old 09-27-2006, 05:54 PM
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Gear affects wheelie?

I donno if this happens with anyone else, i think its just in my mind. But I can ride better wheelies without my jacket. Anyone else stunt better with/without certain gear?
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

I stunt better with out drawls on! I think it is the way the wind feels on them!
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

i use to be able to combo better w/o a jacket for obv reasons.

i've only been out a handfull of times this year and have worn all my gear because i'm sloppy as hell after a year off...

one thing i can't do is ride without gloves...i don't know how people do it....
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ALLWAYS gotta rock gloves & helmet. jacket only for learning/tryin new tricks
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

It's all mental and what you are used to.. When I first started I couldn't do crap without a jacket on. I was so used to riding in it. After a few sweaty days I started wearing long sleaves and finally progressed to where it doesn't bother me No-shirt to jacket it's all good.
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

Yeah, I always wear a helmet and gloves, and try to wear a hoodie and long sleeve shirt to layer up(I know the road will burn thru, but it helps my mindset).

When I put on my jacket though, I feel bogged down and restricted, guess I just need to break it in more.

To be honest I hate it, I would love to wear my jacket all the time, I know eventually it will come in handy. Just need to get used to it I guess.
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

I seem to do better w/o a helmet. Gloves are a must. and 4 some reason i like elbow pads way better than a jacket, especially in the summer. but i heard a baggy leather works better.
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I always rock the helmet and gloves, but i got a leather jacket cuz my bike is all i drive..and when i try to rock some street **** its usually garbage compared to when im ****in around at the spot.
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

i feel funny wearing no gloves.... i cant wheelie as long or as high without them...i also feel its harder to stunt without a helmet...ive done it about 5 times and i just cant get the bike up... i guess i get scared tryin to get the bike up without an helmet
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

Helmet and long sleeve shirt. I got summer bumps on my arms so long sleeve shirt a must.

I hate gloves and jacket. I feel restricted. I rode without a shirt for a while, but road rocks hurt a lot more that way.
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

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Helmet and long sleeve shirt. I got summer bumps on my arms so long sleeve shirt a must.

I hate gloves and jacket. I feel restricted. I rode without a shirt for a while, but road rocks hurt a lot more that way.
lol i was stuntin sunday, no shirt. tryin some new **** spun the bike out and fell on my back did like a 520....nice lil road rash, but **** i cant wear a shirt in 100 degree weather.
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helmet and gloves are a must i ate **** on my 450 and peeled my palms forward towards my finger tips. now that i have my icon vest i dont leave home without it good protection and doesnt restrict your movement.
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

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helmet and gloves are a must i ate **** on my 450 and peeled my palms forward towards my finger tips. now that i have my icon vest i dont leave home without it good protection and doesnt restrict your movement.
yeah i felt like a ninja turtle when i hit the streets with the vest.
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

I always wear #1 helmet, #2 jacket, #3 gloves but it's easier without #2 and especially #3...I somehow have better throttle control without gloves, but wouldn't like to leave skin on the pavement so I wear them...Helmet is a must have and I feel unsafe without it, but it doesn't mean I can't pull **** off without one...conclusion - gloves kill the feeling, just like condoms...but it's not smart to ride without them...lol
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

Originally Posted by Wheeliest
yeah i felt like a ninja turtle when i hit the streets with the vest.
did they even make field vests when you rode???
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oh motha fu[ker i just barely sold my bike in JUNE !!!
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don't mkae me install my jock avatar
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Originally Posted by Wheeliest
oh motha fu[ker i just barely sold my bike in JUNE !!!
i just started stunting in june, i knew that would grab your attention
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Re: Gear affects wheelie?

and thats why my dad can throw a foot ball further then ur dad
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and thats why my dad can throw a foot ball further then ur dad
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