finding that balance point..

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Old 08-09-2003, 08:32 PM
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finding that balance point..

well i've been riding motorcycles for about 3 years now, and I rode bicycles chronically since I was 2 years old..

but I'm now trying my hand at 'stunting'..

i can wheelie the crap out of bicycles, and yes I can wheelie my motorcycle (and ride them out), but as far as being comfortable at the balance point on a motorcycle and keeping it at a constant speed with the front wheel up is a whole different ballgame..

basically, I'm asking what is the easiest 'position' to learn to balance a motorcycle at (sitdown, standup)... personally, I find wheelieing a bicycle easier standing up (because of the weight transfer)... but on a motorcycle, the balance point of the bike, is MUCH higher (because there is more weight to the bike) and my guess is that the balance point for a sitdown wheelie is much less extreme..

thnx for the tips and help..
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Old 08-09-2003, 11:05 PM
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ahh looks like i'll stick with sitdowns till i get em locked in.. then go from there..
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i'm havin the same prob.
on my standup's though i feel more comfortable going higher than i do sitdowns
although i can ride out the sitdowns longer
i think it's cuz i don't come up as fast on my standups.
heck i donno...i'm up for info too :P
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I find it easier to and more controlled standing.
Just my opinion.....
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Right foot on brake left foot on rear pass pegs.. this is how i like it. I cluch it up quick then i just try to steer it straight You can bounce it up 2 but I like starting slower to get good balance before speeding up..
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i can do standups for mile i dont think i can do sitdowns very far at all LOL.

Seems to be much more control over the bike standing. plus u can see over the windshield
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