potential for drivetrain damage??? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

mikesvsix50 · 07-07-2005, 07:56 PM

I'll tell you, it sure seems like when I do wheelies on my SV like the chain is going to snap. Does anybody have any advise on this??? For instance...is it bad to do wheelies with a V-twin's torque?

**Uncle Bob** · 07-07-2005, 08:57 PM

**Clint** · 07-07-2005, 09:01 PM

Obviously it does stress the parts more. Why do you think your chain will snap? That's almost unheard of. More likely, you'll wear the chain and sprockets and shorten the lifespan of your entire driveline. You'll also wear out the forks faster.

That being said, I love a good power wheelie.

mikesvsix50 · 07-07-2005, 10:43 PM

Yeah, thanks for your input there bob. Anyway Red, It does sound goofy and I don't mean it litterally, but the way I've been doing them is letting the R's build up to about 4.5k or so, then letting off, and then kicking it again and she comes right up...it just snaps so hard, just felt really tough on the bike. The motor is just so snappy ya know.

SERGE · 07-08-2005, 09:47 AM

HAHAHA!!!

Uncle Bob is definitely the "back-up conscience" for this forum. Cheers to that.

The SV tends to "SNAP" even under normal driving conditions. My guess is that your methods just accentuate that.

Take care.

JES883 · 07-08-2005, 09:50 AM

If your chain does snap, please let us know.

**Clint** · 07-08-2005, 02:30 PM

That's how most do it, Mike, but I've never tried it. Never needed to.

jaydog19833 · 07-08-2005, 10:53 PM

Well I would assume your chain is tight enough so otherwise......maybe the longer you practice them the smoother they will become. NOTHING on a bike will be harmed if everything is done smoothly. Well of course with the exception of the back tire wearing down. It puts a lot of stress on the back tire with the torque to bring it up and the weight of the entire bike on it.

mikesvsix50 · 07-08-2005, 11:03 PM

Thanks guys, just wanna hear it...or see it typed from you guys. Thanks...they're getting smoother, and I'm getting them up a lot easier.

07-07-2005, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	potential for drivetrain damage??? I'll tell you, it sure seems like when I do wheelies on my SV like the chain is going to snap. Does anybody have any advise on this??? For instance...is it bad to do wheelies with a V-twin's torque?

07-07-2005, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	__________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

07-08-2005, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	If your chain does snap, please let us know. __________________ JES883

07-08-2005, 10:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	Well I would assume your chain is tight enough so otherwise......maybe the longer you practice them the smoother they will become. NOTHING on a bike will be harmed if everything is done smoothly. Well of course with the exception of the back tire wearing down. It puts a lot of stress on the back tire with the torque to bring it up and the weight of the entire bike on it. __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

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07-07-2005, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	Yeah, thanks for your input there bob. Anyway Red, It does sound goofy and I don't mean it litterally, but the way I've been doing them is letting the R's build up to about 4.5k or so, then letting off, and then kicking it again and she comes right up...it just snaps so hard, just felt really tough on the bike. The motor is just so snappy ya know.

07-08-2005, 09:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
SERGE Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 69	HAHAHA!!! Uncle Bob is definitely the "back-up conscience" for this forum. Cheers to that. The SV tends to "SNAP" even under normal driving conditions. My guess is that your methods just accentuate that. Take care.

07-08-2005, 11:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	Thanks guys, just wanna hear it...or see it typed from you guys. Thanks...they're getting smoother, and I'm getting them up a lot easier.

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