Wheelie Problem

Wheelie Problem...not really

So, I've put 161miles in my new 99. It still has under 10k on the clock. It's stock accept for EBC rotors. I can already tell this will be my favorite bike ever.

The problem is it wants to wheelie without trying, not that that's a problem. Rolling along in 1st I've got on it under 7rpm and the front end comes up (no clutch). Sometimes in 2nd if feels like it's going to come up without even getting on it hard. Mind you I'm 6ft. 205lbs without gear. Is this normal? I'm not complaining or anything, I can handle it. Just not expecting it from a heavy stock "sport-touring". Is there a mod that can be done that would give it extra ponies without me seeing the mod? I need to check the sprocket's. What's the stock tooth count?

The only thing our of the ordinary I know of is I'm running ethanol free gas in it. Does the 99 without the catalytic converter have more HP? I see specs that range anywhere from 98, 102,103,110hp for the gen5.

 

I am interested in hearing what people have to say about this. I do not have this problem, but I am a fatass. A friend who rode mine said that he was amazed how easy the front wanted to come up on him as well, and I would put him at about 200lbs.

If you find that people aren't replying to this thread, consider changing the title. I clicked on it out of morbid curiosity. I thought a squid was going to be asking for tips on wheelies!

 

Check your gearing ratios they my have swap the sprockets for more low end torque.
The stock set up is 16/45 that is what I remember....

 

my service manual lists the 98 to 99 sprockets at 17 front 43 rear and after they switched to vtec in 2000 on up it changed to 16 front 43 rear. previous owner installed 16 front 44 rear on mine and yes mines always popping up but i am used to riding like that from my motorcross days on a dirt bike. i just lean more into the tank tranfering as much body weight forward when launching in a race scenario and sometimes nailing the throttle just right on take off and letting front emd start its downward decent before rehammering it to full throttle. but then im a heavy guy at 6'2" 230lbs so just about any bike i ride is wheelie prone and have become so accustomed to it ive rode my busa past a 100 before front tire came back down.
i know my busa is faster but i have a long lasting love for my vfr since my teenage days.

 

Are you absolutely sure it is doing a wheelie? Second gear is difficult to wheelie on the VFR's - you really have to try (read: lots of revs and clutch). Maybe you are just getting the "sensation" of the front end coming up?

 

I think the poster with the "Usual Suspects" username is pulling our......................................

 

I have a 08 and I have accidentally pulled a wheelie from a stop. I had recently purchased the trusty steed and I was taking her for a gallop. @ a 4 way busy stop sign area it was my turn to go unfortunately a SUV on my right thought it was his turn to. I was already committed to going and twisted the wrist a little more. Next thing I know the front wheel was off the ground. I weight 200 lbs and I was suprised at the power. So the people at the intersection probably thought I was putting on a show. Reality was I had to pull over and pull the seat out of my ass. Love, love, love the power and the bike.

 

True, a 2nd gear wheelie might be all be in my head. But when it comes up in 1st so easy I have yet to push it hard in 2nd until I get a real feel for the bike. It sure feels like it's capable though. But in first, I kid you not, it will come up, moving with no clutch(1st time by mistake, 2nd time on purpose). As far as I know it has stock sprockets and a K&N filter. I'll do a tooth count.

 

My '07 will wheelie pretty easily in 1st :vtr2: (really surprised me the first time :shocked, and if I'm not real smooth with the 1-2 shift, and sitting back a little, the front will come off the ground about 1"-3" in second with a heavy application of throttle. :thumb:

 

My '07 will do the exact same thing, but it is controllable and you don't have to let off the throttle because the wheel isn't going to lift any higher. I am running +2 on the rear which probably helps.

 

I went 1 tooth smaller on my front gear last summer and it would take the front wheel off the ground in 1st and second no problem.
This summer I am going to see if I can change the front sprocket again only going to add a tooth just see how she goes.

 

I'm probably in the larger category at 6' 2" and 245. My 2000 has stock sprockets, a cat-less header from a 99, and a K&N. I have no issues at all in bringing the front end up in first gear. She'll 'float" a little in second, but that's about it.

 

Check which way over the rear hub is. Upside down jacks the rear slightly and changes chain angle which seems to get a bit more drive before it stands up.

 

As previously stated, check the sprockets, or go one up in the front.

 

Shock is blown out, causing it to squat on acceleration and giving the impression its about to wheelstand......there is some real dreaming going on here.




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Lol, that may be true but my 98 will wheelie every time in 1st (throttle only) if you lay on it at the right RPM. Stock sprockets, PC3, Micron full. Also if this guy has travel bags and weight in them, it will help too.

I do miss how my R1 would wheelie in any gear !!

 

My 09 will power wheelie 1st but not 2nd. With a little clutch up you wheelie a lot of bikes that you would not think could wheelie. Ever seen a Gold Wing wheelie? Frightening. My CBR will power wheelie 3 gears and a little clutch will bring 4th up at incredible speeds. Only done at the track on last "parade laps".

 

Oh yes I have the delkevic shorty exhaust, and headers ( cat-less) removed pair, power commandar and dyno.otstir: