This is not a wheelie bike is it

Was the VFR designed to not have the front end come up or is that simply due to the weight? Seen it done in magazines so it must be possible.

 

Yea it does em just fine, it's more in that folks respect this bike so it's not noted as one to mess with.. to nice a bike i guess that's like drag racing a Ferrari, just not heard of, thou I'm sure it will just fine.

 

The 2000 model I bought a couple months ago had breaks on both sides of the front fender where the bolts attach and a friction mark on the top center. Other than that the bike looks like new, that kinda tells me this bike is either too heavy for wheelies or the guy I bought it from is an idiot, probably a little bit of both. I replaced it with a new one for $150.

 

I can get the front end up just by rolling the throttle in 1st. I don't really like doing them though and certainly don't get the front very high or leave it up too long. But it is definitely doable. I don't know how to slip the clutch to make it wheelie but I'm sure that would work too.

 

the guy i got mine from wasnt a quick learner and he practiced slippin the clutch for 8 months lol....he could definitely do them but by the time i got it it needed a new clutch and chain

 

Yeah, it'll do them. It just takes some work and it is hard on the clutch after a while. A gixxer, cbr, or ninja are easier bikes to do wheelies on.

 

You can wheelie an Electra Glide if you have the stones to drop the clutch.:lever:

 

Just drop the front sprocket a tooth..mine comes up anytime in a first gear whack! Nice and controllable slow climb...much enjoyable!



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I have done em on mine. just getting on the throttle in first or second. I try to keep both wheels on the ground. you only have 2.

 

I wouldn't mind knowing how to pop and ride a decent wheelie, but I am also scared of wrecking my pride and joy. I waited a long time to get the VFR and don't want to take a chance flipping it. The wheel base is a little longer and the bike is heavier than the race replica bikes.

I too ride little power wheelies in first gear where the front comes up about six inches or less. Like everyone else says, I just whack open the throttle and it comes right up. One time I sanpped it a little too much and the bike rose fast and high.....got scared snapped it right shut and hit my nuts on the gas tank. LOL. It was pretty funny.

 

I've seen a pic of a Goldwing with the front wheel well off the ground. And a pillion!!

 

Sounds like you guys don't mind changin' the clutch and fork seals a little more often. I personally see the VFR as a high speed tourer...get a 900RR if you wanna do wheelies boys

 

or put plates on almost any dirt bike, then its up to you if theres one wheel on the ground, or no wheels on the ground!

 

I guess it's because I'm still a novice rider with only 12,000 miles under my belt... but I can't wheelie. There's some kind of "self preservation" circuit in the motorcycle riding part of my brain that won't let me do that with the clutch.

I'm pretty sure my new VFR750 will wheelie pretty easily though. I did a near-full-throtlle start the other day and the front wheel got awfully light. It all has to do with where your ass is... ass further back = unload the front wheel = wheelie.

 

Well to end all confusion I had Tori go out with his camera and capture this for you all :biggrin:

 

Very nice, when I saw that you posted I figured you'd have a picture to dispell the myth:whoo:

 

Don't worry, I've been riding for years w/ likely well over 200K under my belt, I have a hard time wheelieing the VFR but thats just because I'm kind of a fat bastard:tongue: If I sit way back on the seat it comes up easy but then requires feats of strength to pull forward on the seat & balance it.

 

This is now my wallpaper and inspiration. Now can I see a stoppee please?