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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Default Wheelie on a lowered bike...

Is it harder to do....or impossable?



Someone told me the other day he cant wheelie his GSXR because he lowered it.... i went like this


But maybe im wrong...but i think its DEFINITLY still possible :shrug:
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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very hard , i have tried and it doesn't work the way you would think , when you lower th center of gravity and take the travel out of the susp. you give up the ability to use it as a sortof spring to pull the front end up , i would be amazed to see anyone doin more than a wheel carry in 1st or maybe 2nd on a lowered bike !
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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the whole idea behind lowering the bike is to prevent the front end from lifting , !
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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dont think it is possible....
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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My red bike is slammed and still carries the front
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Cecil
My red bike is slammed and still carries the front
you may carry the front, but your not 12 o ' clockin that thing
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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My buddy Sean gas GSXR1k stretched 7inches and lowered and can carry the front wheel from 2nd through 4th
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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difference between the front wheel coming up and a wheelie, i wanna see some videos of people stunting stretched bikes....
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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Allright thanks guys that answeres my question

"i guess that makes me the asshole" hahahahaha


However it appears its possible to get it up....just harder
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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I would think that all that is necessary is enough hp and traction along with proper control. I figure Big Red probably has no problem, don't ya think? Physics anyone?
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