wheelies on a R1200GS

[karnevil]

Bit of a poxy photo posted earlier.........

....larger version and more here

It was the best I could find in a rush

 

[Slowdown]

2nd or 3rd gear overtakes sometimes get the front wheel up a bit.

It was horrible on the stock shocks but is much more controllable with the aftermarket ones.

Dunno how to go about doing a wheelie off the clutch though

 

[Funners]

Dunno how to go about doing a wheelie off the clutch though

pull clutch in....
increase engine RPM.....
release clutch firmly (don't just let it go)....
easy eh ?
best done in 2nd....as even an Adv come up quite quick in 1st....
Two up with full panniers come up quite quick as well....

 

[Slowdown]

pull clutch in....
increase engine RPM.....
release clutch firmly (don't just let it go)....
easy eh ?
best done in 2nd....as even an Adv come up quite quick in 1st....
Two up with full panniers come up quite quick as well....

It took Weeksy a while, so it must be difficult...... And I thought it beyond me!

 

[NI Phil]

I doubt one would ever come up high enough to be impressive

A couple more

HERE

 

[hiup]

Whats the point of a 'wheelie'? Now a 'stoppie' teaches you all about brake control and could prove useful - but what do you learn from a wheelie?

I'm getting ready for the flack

 

[Funners]

Whats the point of a 'wheelie'? Now a 'stoppie' teaches you all about brake control and could prove useful - but what do you learn from a wheelie?

I'm getting ready for the flack

it actually teaches you not to panic when it comes up accidently....
or even more honestly...
they are fun..which is what riding bikes is all about.....

 

[Funners]

It took Weeksy a while, so it must be difficult...... And I thought it beyond me!

Weeksy off TRC ???
he can't wheelie a bike....(can't even ride one proper if we are honest ! )

 

[jdivision]

And here's a nice video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpooYR4faEQ&feature=related

'It can be done with a BMW. Contrary to rumours that say it can't be done, you can do it with a BMW. Fun ! Trust me !' (free translation).

Followed by a very nice demo !

This one is quite impressive though…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBuOqZNRw5g