View Full Version : gearing for a newb
halliwood
02-17-2006, 09:30 AM
what up, just started learning, and my wheelies are still garbage, but I got a pretty good lot bike to play on, its got a huge sprocket on the back (dont remember what size but huge, thinking about a +10 or some shit) and I've also got the stock, should I try to get something a little smaller to learn on, or should I just stick with the sprocket thats already on it?
louisvillerider
02-17-2006, 10:15 AM
you got a +14 rear on there....if you want to learn to rock slow shit, you're allready setup...i didn't have any problem learning on the F3....just be SMOOTHE on the throttle....don't forget to lean back (that is a big must!) and have someone film ya if you can, then you can see what you're doing wrong....if you're like me, when i was learning BP (which is what you need to find before you can rock a wheelie) you're not getting the bike up far enough/quick enough, and you're probally running out of RPM's/chasing the wheelie. just turn the idle up, and practice clutching them up from a standstill/cover the rear brake...until you get that consistant, and then it's a matter of hitting bp, and letting idle do the work, or stay smoothe on the gas and ride them out. i practiced clutching them up for 2 days, and after the 2 days i could clutch them up to the spot every time, the first time, and hit the bar @ will.... hope this helps
halliwood
02-17-2006, 10:24 AM
yea, it helps, I think my biggest problem right now might be that I've only been able to go out twice with long breaks inbetween an only for about 20 minutes, about time I quit one of my jobs so I'll have more time lol.
louisvillerider
02-17-2006, 01:58 PM
yeah...you can't progress if you're not riding...i always liked riding back to back on the weekends..seemed like i'd learn more. and i only got to ride like 1 weekend out of the mo. give it time..it'll come to ya, just COVER THE REAR BRAKE, and don't worry the J-beats bar won't dig in if you put it on the bar crooked, and wreck ya...so you're golden
halliwood
02-17-2006, 04:02 PM
yeah...you can't progress if you're not riding...i always liked riding back to back on the weekends..seemed like i'd learn more. and i only got to ride like 1 weekend out of the mo. give it time..it'll come to ya,
yea, would be nice but Im working 7 days a week right now lol, it sucks, I need more time to ride.