Wheelie Course - Which bike should I bring?

I'm in a bit of a quandary folks, I've got a wheelie course I'm taking this Sunday and I'm debating on which bike to bring. The course supplies a wheelie bike with a wheelie bar but you get to use your bike the last hour or so. I'd like some feedback from those who have wheelied the viffer on more than one occasion.

VFR - Currently on the stock sprockets and chain. I got a new set from Sprocket Center(-1 up front) sitting in my garage and can't find any shops with an open schedule this Saturday for an install. Does the viffer have enough power with stock gearing to wheelie easily? Or does it require clutching it?

GSX-R - Power wheelies no problema. This is my need for speed bike, not really comfortable on long rides especially if the roads are bumpy. The course is an hour or so away, hence my dilemma . . .

Superbike-Coach ...enhance riding experience...

 

gixxer if you like your VFR
or both if you want to abuse the VFR
gixxers are much better for :vtr2:

 

I was never able to get the front wheel up on the stock 6th gen without some slippage of the clutch. VTEC was also an issue. Now that I've done the exhaust, no slippage of the clutch is necessary. I would suggest taking the GSXR sans fairing as it will be easier to balance and power delivery from VTEC won't get ya.

 

Dude,

Take both bikes so that if one gets trashed you have a backup. Is this that social darwinism wheelie school that I have been hearing about.Sounds rad.

 

Gen 6 is much too big of a pain to wheelie and the GSXR is a sweet heart on the back wheel.

 

Take the one you can afford to crash........

 

I can get the front wheel up quite easily on my 5th gen when shifting into second gear. I've never tried to do this, but it has happened many times when accelerating hard. Haven't yet pulled a wheelie from a standing stop, or in first gear at any speed. Not really a wheelie guy, but I'm willing to give it a try.

Didn't think it was physically possible to do a wheelie with a 6th gen! (J/K!)

 

Take the sixth gen cause you need to learn how to wheelie the bike you will be riding the most. To get the front end up quick at low speed you will be clutching almost any bike. To do long wheelies you need to master this low speed launch, reach the balance point and keep it there. I would take the VFR myself.

Let us know how it goes...

 

the 6th gen will not power wheelie in stock form, never changed my front sprocket its still stock.
with the mods I have done it will come up in 1st at about 4,800 - 5,000 rpm but between the V-tec and the linked brakes it is hard to get a handle on keeping it on the balance point.

 

asking that question, even without wearing flame retardent clothing, ballsy.

 

Since when is an hour away considered far? quite being a wussy.....

 

+1 :cheersaf:

 

Gixxer thou it is

Due to the travel distance involved my first choice was the VFR, we all know how capable it is. It's quite obvious which one would be a better wheelie machine but I was attempting to elicit a response from someone (-1 front sprocket) who might deter me otherwise. I did not factor in the vtec engagement point so thanks to those who mentioned it.

 

Yessir Mr Twinturbo that would be my main concern, that VTECH kickin in while on one wheel! Good luck:behindsofa: