wheelie
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From: Trenton
wheelie
ok so im starting to want to get a little stupid on my bike now. i have a 93 zx7. i'm a big guy about 300lbs. any tips on gettin her up in the air? ive watched numerous videos and stuff but i guess it really comes down to i'm a scared chicken and i'm trying to be easy about it. aka i wld like to live a few more years. just keep it going easy and eventually get there or start growing some ***** and let her rip?
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I have an 89 ZX7 and I can tell you the weight and wheelbase onthe 7 are not the best for wheelies. Thats not to say you cant do it, it just takes a bit more effort. I've never had the ***** to clutch mine up, but I did get it to power up twice (actually more dangerous that way but it just doesnt seem like it) I had to have it at a high RPM and jump on the front to compress the forks then power up on the rebound. Only worked 20% of the time, mostly because of my timing, but after a couple I was satisfied and havent tried since. If you really want to get stupid I would suggest building a stunt bike. You can build a starter for under 2k and dont have to worry about messing up your daily ride.
The zx7 is a solid ride. Which makes it a handful in cornering compared to some of the shorter wheel-based rides out there. Just continue to learn your ride and be conservative until you know how your ride behaves. I too prefer to live another day. (can ya tell that I am not a stunter? lol) be safe, gear up and get comfy with your ride.
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From: Trenton
ive done it a few times clutchin up. thats what most of the videos that i watched said to do. i'm probably just doing it wrong plus being a chicken. because actually i can get higher blasting from first to second and shifting hard then i can trying to tap the clutch.
yes +1 lots O Yut uuuuuuuugghhhhhhhhhh and you'll be stunting in no time
hahahaha, at least post up the link for the YUT-UGGGHHHH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bakxIoeFLPc think that was it anyways
had to find that link again. lmao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bakxIoeFLPc think that was it anyways
had to find that link again. lmao
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From: Trenton
I'll have to check it out at home my work computer won't allow us to go on certain sites. Any suggestions on some sprokets to use to make this a little easier? i have no idea whats on there now.
