mybadbanshee Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 no matter how hard i try i just cant keep the front wheels off the ground. the shees got plenty of power.i think i just cant get the balance down.not a necesity but its fun to show off every now and then ya know.tips anyone? Quote
stealthawd Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 same here...im a pretty decent rider...just cant stick a wheelie Quote
mybadbanshee Posted March 18, 2004 Author Report Posted March 18, 2004 yeah man i can hit like 30 foot gaps no problem but when it comes to showin off for the girlies just cant do it. Quote
Wassup350 Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 Its all about practice, just dont get the wheelies out of hand, yesterday i really fked up on one and messed up my knees cracked the plastic and set the wheel off camber. I usually start out in like 2nd gear and ripp on it when it goes down just hit it again and hope it comes back up, if it goes up too much tap the brake, if your starting to get the rpms up shift it. It's all about practice. I can usually go for like 15-20 feet. back in the day i couldnt even pop one because the tires would just spin on me. Quote
909 Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 Its hard to practice this on a banshee. You really need to get a feel of balance point on a slower bike. if you have a 4 stroker or something it will make this much easier to practice. The banshee is very quick to go from hero to zero when you're at the balance point like that. You really need to get used to the feeling on something else, then when you have it down its an easy transition to the shee. Quote
fixitrod Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 Its hard to practice this on a banshee. You really need to get a feel of balance point on a slower bike. if you have a 4 stroker or something it will make this much easier to practice. The banshee is very quick to go from hero to zero when you're at the balance point like that. You really need to get used to the feeling on something else, then when you have it down its an easy transition to the shee. I think so too!! I played on my sons 80cc for a while...lmao. I had no problem. Rode an old honda 250x for a couple min and held a wheelie fine. Try it on the banshee....what a bitch. You have to hit the grab bar a couple times before you'll find the balance point. I'm still not very good, but I like to start from a dead stop and try to "walk" a wheelie. Almost impossible on the banshee with mods because it's peaky. It can be done. When getting really high just keep the rear brake ready. That was key for me... the rear brake. Hit, hold it, use the rear brake. My next step may be feathering the clutch..... that's for another day though. Quote
99screaminshee Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 yes feathering the clutch is a good way to keep the shee up i can wheelie mine across feilds just as long as my buddys 400exs it takes practice and u have to how exactly when the power is gonna kick in and when to touch the brake u have to trust ur machine and ur ability in it just like racing know ur limits Quote
svtkid78 Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 yeah i can ride em across fields as well i start off in 2nd and just pop the clutch usually can make it to like 4th or 5th before i start getting scared and set her down. already been through a set of a-arms handle bars and my grab bar is at about a 90 degree angle. it takes practice but it is very possible. i would reccomend in grass for most traction sand is pretty hard. Quote
Im-Loving-It 69 Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 If it comes back on the grab bar will it still tip over? Or will it stop it from going all the way over on me Quote
DIRTBIKEZ Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 If it comes back on the grab bar will it still tip over? Or will it stop it from going all the way over on me It depends on how hard you hit it. Quote
ledofthezep Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 feathering the clutch is a good way to ...put you on your ass! Be careful when clutching & giving it gas in a wheelie until you really get the hang of it. I know what you're talking about & do it some myself, but I don't know I'd recommend that to a newbie. I agree with 909, he pretty much summed up what I was going to say. Quote
theeechozen1 Posted March 18, 2004 Report Posted March 18, 2004 try to wheelie with a fat chick on the back that should help....i agree that keepin them going on the shee is a pain in the ass, on a rap-turd or slowhundred ex I can "walk" them though most the gears. but on the shee I have to put my fatass wayyyy back on the bike to pop it up on flatland. In the sand with paddles it's pretty easy to pull it up Quote
mybadbanshee Posted March 18, 2004 Author Report Posted March 18, 2004 thanks guys. youve all pretty much said was i was thinking cuase i can do em fine a 4 stroke.but ive been sittin on my ass plenty of times watchin the shee leave without me.i think its time for more practice Quote
illboogie Posted March 21, 2004 Report Posted March 21, 2004 IMO its not really that hard but thats just me i wheelie everything i get my hands on first thing i did when i got it was try to wheelie and now i got it down just got to go back far enough dont be scared to fall on the grab bar it will slide most of the time and if it happens relax and hit the back brake and you will come right down. Quote
wesw Posted March 21, 2004 Report Posted March 21, 2004 all i have to say is that i suck a wheelies. my longes was about 14 ft. not very impressive. Quote
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