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Best setting for wheelies?
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Good f**king grief ..... 
thumperbob2002
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I am constantly amazed about posts about motorbikes- or specifically motorcycle skill on forums like this. Anyone who does not know how to wheelie a bike will not learn in front of their computer.
A bike with lots of power, high centre of gravity, high bars, torquey engine was designed to ride on the back wheel. Just switch the bloody Traction Control off- on the new Adventure its one button!!
On my 2012 GS its two touches of a button. You will not flip it!!! Its bloody hard to flip a bike.
There was a comment about the S1000r on this thread- the electronics are in all modes so, unless you switch them off, there is loads of wheelie control so you cant flip it, unless you hit a big dip in the road etc.
Most people, when posting say " the clocks hit me in the face" or " it rose so fast" or " couldnt keep the front down " - All frankly bullshit as for most people, 6 inches of lift feels terribly dangerous. Most people on forums do not know what a balance point wheelie feels like so simply do not know how high the front wheel is- so flipping it is out of the question. Hump back bridges are for jumping, not wheelying.
A bike with lots of power, high centre of gravity, high bars, torquey engine was designed to ride on the back wheel. Just switch the bloody Traction Control off- on the new Adventure its one button!!
On my 2012 GS its two touches of a button. You will not flip it!!! Its bloody hard to flip a bike.
There was a comment about the S1000r on this thread- the electronics are in all modes so, unless you switch them off, there is loads of wheelie control so you cant flip it, unless you hit a big dip in the road etc.
Most people, when posting say " the clocks hit me in the face" or " it rose so fast" or " couldnt keep the front down " - All frankly bullshit as for most people, 6 inches of lift feels terribly dangerous. Most people on forums do not know what a balance point wheelie feels like so simply do not know how high the front wheel is- so flipping it is out of the question. Hump back bridges are for jumping, not wheelying.
I was waiting for a riding god to come along and explain.
I understand how traction control works, and it's pretty bloody obvious that it will stop the bike from wheelies; it's one of the reasons it's there. The bike will jump hump backed bridges no matter what mode it is in, as once in the air, traction control doesn't make a jot of difference. I have no problem turning off the traction control completely, to get a proper wheelie. On the GS, wheelies are a doodle with the traction control turned off.
I am talking about the best riding mode to leave the bike in, without having to change mode when you suddenly arrive at an opportunity to wheelie. Getting to the crest of a bridge, or hill, and riding on the back wheel to the bottom, getting a gentle landing is the name of the game here.
Re the S1000R, there are NO electronics to stop you flipping the bike in Dynamic Pro; that mode switches anti wheelie off fully, and several have, to their surprise, flipped the bike over while trying to do full power wheelies!
I wanna learn !!!!
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I am talking about the best riding mode to leave the bike in, without having to change mode when you suddenly arrive at an opportunity to wheelie. Getting to the crest of a bridge, or hill, and riding on the back wheel to the bottom, getting a gentle landing is the name of the game here.
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Ok here you go.
Get to your favourite bit of road.
Ride it in each mode i.e. rain, road, dynamic, etc, etc.
Decide which mode gives you the desired effect.
then leave the bike IN THIS MODE
you have now determined, FOR YOURSELF, the best riding mode to leave the bike in.
How many combinations are there !!!!!
Be careful out there Nutty.
Sounds to me like you may be trying to ride much quicker than your ability.
Be assured it will catch you out.
Steve
Sounds to me like you may be trying to ride much quicker than your ability.
Be assured it will catch you out.
Steve
Can you post up all your routes and timings beforehand so I can let all my family and friends know where not to be at the same time?
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Can you post up all your routes and timings beforehand so I can make sure to be coming the other way in my 8-wheeler......
A "dash cam" to capture your expression, perhaps....sure to go viral on Youtube......thumperbob2002
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I was waiting for a riding god to come along and explain.
I understand how traction control works, and it's pretty bloody obvious that it will stop the bike from wheelies; it's one of the reasons it's there. The bike will jump hump backed bridges no matter what mode it is in, as once in the air, traction control doesn't make a jot of difference. I have no problem turning off the traction control completely, to get a proper wheelie. On the GS, wheelies are a doodle with the traction control turned off.
I am talking about the best riding mode to leave the bike in, without having to change mode when you suddenly arrive at an opportunity to wheelie. Getting to the crest of a bridge, or hill, and riding on the back wheel to the bottom, getting a gentle landing is the name of the game here.
Re the S1000R, there are NO electronics to stop you flipping the bike in Dynamic Pro; that mode switches anti wheelie off fully, and several have, to their surprise, flipped the bike over while trying to do full power wheelies!
There is still loads of WC in Dynamic Pro. I am not aware of anyone flipping their bike- could you point me to where this has happened?
Power wheelies - on a 160hp bike- not for the feint hearted.
I wouldnt trust any electronics- switch them off and ride smart- develop your skill first so you know what it feels like. I am certainly not a riding God but for gods sake wheelies are bloody easy!! Balanced, controlled wheelies much less so.
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also- guess the easiest way to get a wheelie very wrong indeed? Wheelying down a hill- the balance point is very high and easier to flip than ever. Try them going UP a hill- balance point much lower and you`ll be in much more control.
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