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How
to do a wheel stand or wheelie on your motorbike.
Performing
a wheelie on your motorbike successfully is one of the greatest
feelings. Having all the power beneath you and standing
your bike on one wheel certainly is exciting.
However
- if you go too far and of the back of your bike - the consequences
can not only hurt but also cost big bucks.
Please
note - you should always wear correct safety gear when
performing wheel stands. We take no responsibility whatsoever
for you and your machine. We have no idea of your capabilities.
This can be dangerous and should only be performed in a
safe area. This can also be illegal. Do not break the law.
Step 1. Get to know your bike well. Once you have mastered
the basics of riding it and are confident in your abilities
it is time to push the envelope a bit.
Make
sure you know how to use your back brake extremely well.
This is the difference between success and disaster.
You
need to be able to put the back brake on when your front
wheel is up so that you can bring the front wheel back down
if required.
So
practice skidding your real wheel and sliding out and becoming
comfortable with using your back brake. This is a MUST.
Once
you have mastered this - then you can start trying to perform
a wheel stand.
Sit
to the rear of your bike as far as you can. You can do this
at a really slow pace to start with.
Just
pop the throttle and the front wheel should pop up a little
bit. You can get the fell of the power by the amount you
pop the throttle on and off.
As
you get use to it - then give it a bit more. Get the front
wheel half way up - and then hit the back brake. This will
get you confident in using the back brake to bring the front
down should you go too far.
Once
you have mastered this - do it many times so you are confident
- then you can progress to lifting the front wheel even
higher.
Eventually
you should be able to ride along with the front wheel in
the air and use the back brake to control its height.
Remember
- practice makes perfect. If you go over the back - it will
hurt - so make sure you are ready for this and be prepared
to take the fall. Also - your bike could be damaged doing
this.
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