Break in period before wheelies [Archive]

rods1

05-02-2002, 06:48 AM

Swedie I heard you say that you should break the bike in before attempting wheelies. Iv'e never heard this before please explain.

Swedie

05-02-2002, 07:00 AM

Wheelies tend to get far up in the RPM's.. wheelies also tend to make it harder for oil to transport itself to all parts of the engine. This could lead to that some part of the engine will not have oil for the time that the wheelie lasts. = not good especially not when an engine is completely new.


R1-Forum.Com > Technique, Racing and Stunt Discussion > Technique & Riding > Break in period before wheelies PDA Break in period before wheelies rods1 05-02-2002, 06:48 AM Swedie I heard you say that you should break the bike in before attempting wheelies. Iv'e never heard this before please explain. Swedie 05-02-2002, 07:00 AM Wheelies tend to get far up in the RPM's.. wheelies also tend to make it harder for oil to transport itself to all parts of the engine. This could lead to that some part of the engine will not have oil for the time that the wheelie lasts. = not good especially not when an engine is completely new.