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Old 05-18-2005, 03:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default My first wheelie

Well, I finally did it. I was able to get on my bike and bring the front wheel a fairly good distance off the ground and ride a few yards before setting it back down again.

I was in 1st gear doin about 45 at about 6k RPMs I think, then I just twisted the throttle and WHEEE! the front tire lifts right off the ground. No clutch involved.

I couldnt do it on my Bandit being that it weighed in at 450 lbs and was only a 600... (and I didnt wanna **** up the transmission)

I couldnt really even do it on that GSXR 1k being that I had that throttle problem so i couldnt crank it, and I didnt wanna pop the clutch (shouldnt HAVE to on a damn 1000!)

so anyways, I figured I would share my cute little moment with the rest of yous guys.