Wheelying out of corners...

Amber Lamps · 12-02-2008, 07:21 PM

Ok I'm almost afraid to answer as this could be some kind of trap but....

I'm not sure if you are asking for advice on how to do it more or how to stop doing it? My bike wheelies out of corners all the time but I "lessened" the effect by raising my rear and lowering my front. You can also take it down some by changing the preload on your shock. Of course,you could exit corners in a higher gear and/or enter the corner faster and be smoother with your throttle at the apex. I also had my bike custom tuned to take some of the initial hit/spike away between 2000 and 5000 rpm to lessen wheelspin and unintended wheelies (plus low/highsides). Oh and check your rear tire pressure as an underinflated tire increases your footprint/traction and can lead to these kind of problems. Try to get more of your body weight to the front of your bike as you exit the corner. Try dropping a couple teeth on your rear sprocket,it'll move your peak torque AND will slightly lengthen your wheelbase. I'll try to think of more ideas for you!

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12-02-2008, 07:21 PM	#36
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Ok I'm almost afraid to answer as this could be some kind of trap but.... I'm not sure if you are asking for advice on how to do it more or how to stop doing it? My bike wheelies out of corners all the time but I "lessened" the effect by raising my rear and lowering my front. You can also take it down some by changing the preload on your shock. Of course,you could exit corners in a higher gear and/or enter the corner faster and be smoother with your throttle at the apex. I also had my bike custom tuned to take some of the initial hit/spike away between 2000 and 5000 rpm to lessen wheelspin and unintended wheelies (plus low/highsides). Oh and check your rear tire pressure as an underinflated tire increases your footprint/traction and can lead to these kind of problems. Try to get more of your body weight to the front of your bike as you exit the corner. Try dropping a couple teeth on your rear sprocket,it'll move your peak torque AND will slightly lengthen your wheelbase. I'll try to think of more ideas for you!