[Maniac's R1]

The G.M. for the local Honda/Yamaha dealer claims that a lot of people that have purchased the new R1 are disappointed because it's hard to ride a long wheelie. He goes on to explain that the bike acts like it cuts out when you bring the front wheel up forcing the front end back down.

How about the real story from all you current 04 R1 owners?
Hopefully i will be on one soon. :rock

 

[oisR1]

they will wheelie just fine

 

[LOWERANGER]

I used to have a CBR900RR that I could whellie the hell out
of and I have to say that my new R1 makes that bike seem
like it was bolted to the ground. I have cranked out a few 3 mile
plus whellies without hessitation from the bike. Granted long
stand ups are my specialty but this bike makes it as easy as finding oil under a harley. No whellie prob's what so ever although the balance point is six to eight inches higher than a honda900 or a gixxer.

 

[oisR1]

I think this would be better in the stunters section. I will move it over

 

[Prophet]

...damn drug dealers spreading rumors!!

 

[motopsyko32]

they arent drug dealers, they are communists

 

[Prophet]

Doh! :2bitchsla

 

[Kelial]

Well now there's a dealer looking for a liability lawsuit! :lol

 

[jkrstich]

Seems fine to me......

 

[r1-superstar]

Seems fine to me......

:iamwithst
And this boy can ride em' loooooooooong.....

 

[GYNXxx]

Seems fine to me......

Not even close to balance point:bandit If you are Accelerating AT ALL when you are wheelin' then you are not at the balance point!!! You can get close but it's when your tach is moving NO where :bow

 

[GYNXxx]

THis isnt even balance point:riding It's higher !

 

[r1-superstar]

Not even close to balance point:bandit If you are Accelerating AT ALL when you are wheelin' then you are not at the balance point!!! You can get close but it's when your tach is moving NO where :bow

:2bitchsla

I have seen him wheelie, trust me, he rides the 'balance point'! :fact I took the pic as he was coming down.

 

[jkrstich]

THis isnt even balance point:riding It's higher !

Yes, it is higher, when your standing on the rider pegs.....

If you notice, I'm crossed up with my right knee on the seat. In this position I have more control over the bike. I can lean a lot further back to compensate for the balance point than I can if I'm on the rider pegs...

Anyway, I'll shoot a video for you and then you can tell me if I'm at the balance point... ok??? This weekend sounds good.

Those who can do, those who can't hate.

 

[jkrstich]

and yes, I understand when the bike is not accerlerating that is the balance point.

I don't claim to be a stunt rider. I'M NOT. It f#ckes up your bike, and I like the way my bike looks. I don't pratice wheelies, but I can do them.

Tell me this. If when your tach and speedo aren't going up when your in a wheelie is the BALANCE POINT.

What is it when your bike starts to slow down in a wheelie? Just wondering, cause I don't know what to call it when people ask me how I do that...

"refer to avatar"

 

[GYNXxx]

and yes, I understand when the bike is not accerlerating that is the balance point.

I don't claim to be a stunt rider. I'M NOT. It f#ckes up your bike, and I like the way my bike looks. I don't pratice wheelies, but I can do them.

Tell me this. If when your tach and speedo aren't going up when your in a wheelie is the BALANCE POINT.

What is it when your bike starts to slow down in a wheelie? Just wondering, cause I don't know what to call it when people ask me how I do that...

"refer to avatar"

Whoa, ease up killer:rant Hows the blood pressure?.. I was just saying balance point is higher thats all ....NOt dogging you at your wheelies. When your tach is slowing down OBVIOUSLY that means your PAST balance point smart guy and I know what it feels like too.... and I only have one foot on the rear peg and my right foot is still on the brake lever .... MORE control than having your knee on the seat( But those ones are fun too!) I prefer to rock at like 30mph though.. Oh yeah nice avatar referral:riding

 

[jkrstich]

It's all good. I took your post as a shot at my riding abilities. But since you wern't there, you don't really know. Sorry for the rant.

Have a good one.

 

[echo7]

Yes, it is higher, when your standing on the rider pegs.....

If you notice, I'm crossed up with my right knee on the seat. In this position I have more control over the bike. I can lean a lot further back to compensate for the balance point than I can if I'm on the rider pegs...

Anyway, I'll shoot a video for you and then you can tell me if I'm at the balance point... ok??? This weekend sounds good.

Those who can do, those who can't hate.

Holy shit I got same jacket same helmet and same bike, all in blue though .. thats weird man and scares me

 

[jkrstich]

Holy shit I got same jacket same helmet and same bike, all in blue though .. thats weird man and scares me

What can I say......you have good taste

What gloves and boots do you sport?

Got a pic of you on your bike?

 

[Daekwan]

I got the same gloves.. thats about it..

and nice wheelies, congrats..

do you dog.. dont worry about the comments from other.. i get alot of 'advice' from locals myself.. because i love 1st gear wheelies.. and everybody else thinks they are sooooo dangerous.. and should never be done..