Finally Got It Up
04-21-2007, 04:29 PM
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Re: Finally Got It Up
Video is quality mate, I am from the North East.
If you all have low PSI's in the rear what sort of pressure you running in the front?
Tried launchin it staggered, felt a bit wired what with being stood up and a bit cramped but will keep practicing, feels like I am gonna fly off the back but suppose htat with it being the first time
If you all have low PSI's in the rear what sort of pressure you running in the front?
Tried launchin it staggered, felt a bit wired what with being stood up and a bit cramped but will keep practicing, feels like I am gonna fly off the back but suppose htat with it being the first time
04-21-2007, 04:54 PM
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Re: Finally Got It Up
Nice one mate, but where abouts in the UK are you from??
your not the only one stunting over here, check out are vid from easter weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4utYjobmfs
your not the only one stunting over here, check out are vid from easter weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4utYjobmfs
and chambers ,The lower the rear pressure ,the more stable itll be in a slow wheelie. i started off when doing slow at around 12 psi so 15 to 20 should be a good pressure for you. And if your rollin out endos as well ,then you should think about your front ,between 15 and 20 is good for the front to. it seems as if your worrying a bit much about things other than the big picture. Just start focusing more on practicing ,you gotta keep clutchin it up over and over ,and then repeat staggered , sitdown ,both , just always have your rear brake covered . After a while you wont look at it as staggered or any type of wheelie feeling uncomfortable because you'll just have that one focus to get it up there and keep it up there balanced . you just have to get used to it man.
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04-22-2007, 01:44 AM
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Re: Finally Got It Up
Start making it a habit now, and not just covering it (simply placing your foot above it), try applying pressure to it often so that you will be used to the feel/ reaction of the bike. Even though you are no where near balance point, you will be forming a great habit. Anyhow, good luck and look forward to your progress.
04-22-2007, 01:56 AM
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Re: Finally Got It Up
I learned wheelies staggered & I think it helped me in the long run. I have heard people that learn sitdowns that it takes aolt longer to learn standups. I learned staggered & sitdowns are cake.
Staggered looks 10x better, you can see farther, easier to steer when you get alittle better, & you just have more controll. Even if it takes you alittle longer I think staggered will be worth it in the long run.
Staggered looks 10x better, you can see farther, easier to steer when you get alittle better, & you just have more controll. Even if it takes you alittle longer I think staggered will be worth it in the long run.
I started with sit downs, and when i went to standups, it was stange. And when i slipped the clutch and bounced it, half the time, the tire would come up, and it push my fingers back against the clutch. I wish i woulda started staggard
04-25-2007, 02:18 PM
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Re: Finally Got It Up
There is a 2 mile straigh and massive areas to ride in, its a bit windy but one awesome place:YEAH
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