I wanna wheelie!

[cedesgirl]

My husband has been stunting for quite a few years now. He can do alot...all I wanna do is wheelie! Can anyone give me some helpful hints? As you can read under my profile, I have a 2008 Ninja 250. Thanks!

[kittswife]

My husband has been stunting for quite a few years now. He can do alot...all I wanna do is wheelie! Can anyone give me some helpful hints? As you can read under my profile, I have a 2008 Ninja 250. Thanks!

Yes, I can! Don't try it on your perdy new 250! :lol:

[cedesgirl]

Why shouldn't I try it on my 250? Not enough power?

[kittswife]

Why shouldn't I try it on my 250? Not enough power?

I assume it would have plenty of power...I'd hate to see you drop it and hurt her perdy new paint! I've seen far too many people try on their new bikes and take them down....

[cedesgirl]

Awww...sweet. Yea, I don't wanna drop it, but I wanna wheelie BAD! My husband can wheelie on it, but he's been wheelying (sp?) for years. Once I have more riding experience I'll try it. Then come crying to SBG's if I drop it, lol!

[kittswife]

Awww...sweet. Yea, I don't wanna drop it, but I wanna wheelie BAD! My husband can wheelie on it, but he's been wheelying (sp?) for years. Once I have more riding experience I'll try it. Then come crying to SBG's if I drop it, lol!

Good luck sweetie! Be careful...Good vibes will be coming your way when you're ready to try it!!! :muah:

[PlayfulGod]

personally I wouldnt worry with wheelies, for one you are still new to riding and have alot of other more important things to master first. Second IMO wheelies are useless, abusive to the bike n quite honestly, stupid esp on the street. Third, if you wheelie you will drop it, not a if but a when. So plz be careful :drinks:

[cedesgirl]

personally I wouldnt worry with wheelies, for one you are still new to riding and have alot of other more important things to master first. Second IMO wheelies are useless, abusive to the bike n quite honestly, stupid esp on the street. Third, if you wheelie you will drop it, not a if but a when. So plz be careful :drinks:

Thanks PlayfulGod - yea, I wanna wheelie, but I know I'm not ready yet. Just a dream of mine...that I do wanna achieve next spring! :)

[Maverick_72]

personally I wouldnt worry with wheelies, for one you are still new to riding and have alot of other more important things to master first. Second IMO wheelies are useless, abusive to the bike n quite honestly, stupid esp on the street. Third, if you wheelie you will drop it, not a if but a when. So plz be careful :drinks:

i'd have to agree with this, but it sounds like you've got and itch for wheelies. and i just learned how to wheelie so any chance i get i'm doing one... terrible i know. but it sounds like your husband will be the best help, you two should go out to a parking lot and have him give you some tips.

[cedesgirl]

i'd have to agree with this, but it sounds like you've got and itch for wheelies. and i just learned how to wheelie so any chance i get i'm doing one... terrible i know. but it sounds like your husband will be the best help, you two should go out to a parking lot and have him give you some tips.

An itch for wheelies...hell ya! I think it's because I see my husband and all his friends. They do wheelies, stoppies, spreaders, sketch, the whole works. I realize I'm not anywhere near the level they are, but I wanna wheelie!:whip:

Guess it'll come w/time. Thanks for everyone's help tho! :) Maverick - how long were you riding before you started wheelying?

[USCM]

I'm not a stunter but I do love wheelies. They are just fun. I have a new bike, so I'm always worried about dropping it. This morning I got a nice one out of first gear, but when I hit second, it was with a little too much acceleration. I felt the back wheel coming up underneath me. My tip would be, DO NOT FORGET YOUR BACK BRAKE. Seriously. If your up and going back too hard, the back brake can save you from flipping all the way. Keep the back brake covered, and it is always better to err on the safe side rather than mess up your new bike. A hardcore stunter may disagree, but better safe than sorry. Have fun, but be safe :)

[cedesgirl]

I'm not a stunter but I do love wheelies. They are just fun. I have a new bike, so I'm always worried about dropping it. This morning I got a nice one out of first gear, but when I hit second, it was with a little too much acceleration. I felt the back wheel coming up underneath me. My tip would be, DO NOT FORGET YOUR BACK BRAKE. Seriously. If your up and going back too hard, the back brake can save you from flipping all the way. Keep the back brake covered, and it is always better to err on the safe side rather than mess up your new bike. A hardcore stunter may disagree, but better safe than sorry. Have fun, but be safe :)

Thanks for the advice! You have the bike I wanna get next summer! I have a 2008 Ninja 250. I love it, but after just 2 1/2 weeks I've already outgrown it.

[USCM]

Thanks for the advice! You have the bike I wanna get next summer! I have a 2008 Ninja 250. I love it, but after just 2 1/2 weeks I've already outgrown it.

Sounds like you're learning fast. This is my first true street bike, and I love it. Lots of power, and it sits higher than other sport bikes, which is way more comfortable IMO.

[cedesgirl]

Sounds like you're learning fast. This is my first true street bike, and I love it. Lots of power, and it sits higher than other sport bikes, which is way more comfortable IMO.

Yea, riding w/my husband and his friends you have no choice but to learn fast. They don't wait up for ya. It's fun tho - has pushed me to learn alot!

[seamonkeyaj]

Just a personal opinion, from watching the people who I know who stunt - they have their street bikes, and they have their stunt bikes. Street bikes are all covered in expensive plastics that crack, scratch and break easily. Stunt bikes are stripped down, metal and protective cages - if you drop it, who cares? Re-spray some paint if you're really concerned, and it's good as new. Drop your new street bike, and watch the re-sale value on that beginner bike tick off $$ that you could've spent on your upgrade next year.....


I think there's a time, place, and equipment for almost anything. A beginner on a new street bike on public streets is not the right combo at all for stunting, IMO. :)

[blewbayou]

I don't see a whole lot of reason to wheelie...Granted the one wheelie I've ever done ended up costing me about $2200...

Court fee's, reckless ticket (got reduced to criminal speeding), attorney costs, and the headaches that came along with it.


I'd rather keep it on two wheels and hammer through the corners.

Here, a 250 doing a wheelie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYNBZYuKo14&feature=related

[gaia3465]

i'd have to agree with this, but it sounds like you've got and itch for wheelies. and i just learned how to wheelie so any chance i get i'm doing one... terrible i know. but it sounds like your husband will be the best help, you two should go out to a parking lot and have him give you some tips.

ahem? ;)


sounds fun!!!!!!!!!!!

[cedesgirl]

Ouch - yea, everyone I know who can do wheelies has gone down. You know the saying, "you're gonna do what you're gonna do". Well, I wanna wheelie! :) No, not today, not next week or maybe this year, but one day I wanna wheelie! Call it the crazy/immature side of me, but I wanna do it! Thanks everyone for your advice tho. I'm taking it all into consideration!

[seamonkeyaj]

No, not today, not next week or maybe this year, but one day I wanna wheelie!


That's the important part!!! Don't get so impatient that you mess up a bike you can't afford to, or hurt yourself. :) But where there's a will, there's a way.... Go find that way and DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clapping:

[Maverick_72]

i bought my bike around spring time last year and during that summer i tried the roll on wheelie (which didn't really work on my bike, not enough power) and i did one big 2nd gear wheelie, but that basically scared the sheize out of me so i didn't bother with it untill a almost a month ago. then i practiced in my school parking lot by clutching it up and got it down. i think this is as far as i'm going to take it though, no need for anything but a 1st gear wheelie.

oh and that video... LOL just dont do that and you'll be fine.

[Maverick_72]

also here is a great vid on how to wheelie, you wont be able to do the roll on with the 250, but clutching it up should work fine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qncPBZ9DRRk

[USCM]

I don't see a whole lot of reason to wheelie...Granted the one wheelie I've ever done ended up costing me about $2200...

Court fee's, reckless ticket (got reduced to criminal speeding), attorney costs, and the headaches that came along with it.


I'd rather keep it on two wheels and hammer through the corners.

Here, a 250 doing a wheelie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYNBZYuKo14&feature=related

I was wondering what the ticket would be if stopped by the cops doing a wheelie. That's good to know. I'll probably cut down on my wheelies just b/c of that. Or at least stick to the roads less traveled by the cops :)

[cedesgirl]

Maverick72 - thanks! :) Great video!

[blewbayou]

I was wondering what the ticket would be if stopped by the cops doing a wheelie. That's good to know. I'll probably cut down on my wheelies just b/c of that. Or at least stick to the roads less traveled by the cops :)

It was actually exhibition of speed that he gave me. It's the equivalent of a reckless as far as points on your license are concerned, except the cop said with the reckless is a night in jail and bike is impounded....he said he was doing me a favor.

I felt like making a huge smartass comment when he said that, but decided to withhold.

[Ninjachic]

No way I would risk the new bike, but that's just me. :grin:

When I get the urge to wheelie and play around I take out the lil dirtbike I keep here for my nephews or the quad. Believe me falling on your ass in the grass and dirt is much better than on pavement. I'd get my hands on a stripped down bike to learn on;)

[USCM]

It was actually exhibition of speed that he gave me. It's the equivalent of a reckless as far as points on your license are concerned, except the cop said with the reckless is a night in jail and bike is impounded....he said he was doing me a favor.

I felt like making a huge smartass comment when he said that, but decided to withhold.

LOL, good call. I always sober up like a preachers kid when dealing with the police ociffers.

[kittswife]

No way I would risk the new bike, but that's just me. :grin:

When I get the urge to wheelie and play around I take out the lil dirtbike I keep here for my nephews or the quad. Believe me falling on your ass in the grass and dirt is much better than on pavement. I'd get my hands on a stripped down bike to learn on;)

+1 on that! For Sure! No way I'd wreck my nice bike trying that stuff with it!

[tnninja]

I was wondering what the ticket would be if stopped by the cops doing a wheelie. That's good to know. I'll probably cut down on my wheelies just b/c of that. Or at least stick to the roads less traveled by the cops :)

I think that I read somewhere that in the state of TN it is considered reckless driving and costs you six points! Not really worth it.

[tnninja]

personally I wouldnt worry with wheelies, for one you are still new to riding and have alot of other more important things to master first. Second IMO wheelies are useless, abusive to the bike n quite honestly, stupid esp on the street. Third, if you wheelie you will drop it, not a if but a when. So plz be careful :drinks:

I would personally have to agree with PG. Beyond all that he said you WILL tear up your fork seals quick! Just ask my hubby. His is waiting to get in the shop right now for the exact reason. This is his last set of seals next time his bike will just have to sit there as I ride away waving "Goodbye". the cost here to replace them is $300 at the bike shop we use.OUCH!!!!!

[blewbayou]

I would personally have to agree with PG. Beyond all that he said you WILL tear up your fork seals quick! Just ask my hubby. His is waiting to get in the shop right now for the exact reason. This is his last set of seals next time his bike will just have to sit there as I ride away waving "Goodbye". the cost here to replace them is $300 at the bike shop we use.OUCH!!!!!

Geesh, bring 'em to me I'll do 'em for 150 plus parts!!

[GixxerJanie]

honestly I have to agree with PG and tnninja. I know you're excited about riding, but it takes time to really gain skills with reaction, etc. (trust me.....I know.)

Take your time. You have lots of it to learn and have a blast with the bike. ;) :good:

[lee]

**** the haters girl.

a 250 will be pretty useless to wheelie. only the pros are really able to wheelie em, because you have to be fairly abusive with the clutch/change the gearing.

when you get a 600+, start with 1st gear power ups. it's easy because if you think you've gone too far, just snap off the power. theres lots of articles about it out there.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/l33171/bike/IMG_5755.jpg

^^ been doin it for 3 years, never busted a fork seal or done any permanent damage. yes you can screw your bike, but you can drop it in a carpark too and do a lot more damage than a $10 forkseal (just ask kawboy!)

[cute little blonde gurl]

im going to try to get it down really good by next year.

[captain716]

Rolling at about 15MPH in 1st gear, stand up and put your left foot on the back left peg, roll off the throttle and all in one motion crack the trottle open and pull on the bars. On a 250 the front wheel will hesitate but it will come up slowly. Once it gets about 2 feet up it will come up faster. Ease off the throttle a little to control it. Cover the rear brake with your right foot for safety. Dont chop the throttle or the front wheel will slam down and you'll probably blow your seals. That's the easiest way. Using the clutch is better but it takes more practice. I know everybody says "dont do it" (and they're right) but when you want to do it, you want to do it. If we followed the rules we probably wouldn't be riders. lol.

[ncdixie]

There is another thread around here w/an article that one of the NR's wrote and I asked him to post up on wheelies. I'll see if I can find it. It was very detailed and informative.

[cedesgirl]

**** the haters girl.

a 250 will be pretty useless to wheelie. only the pros are really able to wheelie em, because you have to be fairly abusive with the clutch/change the gearing.

when you get a 600+, start with 1st gear power ups. it's easy because if you think you've gone too far, just snap off the power. theres lots of articles about it out there.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/l33171/bike/IMG_5755.jpg

^^ been doin it for 3 years, never busted a fork seal or done any permanent damage. yes you can screw your bike, but you can drop it in a carpark too and do a lot more damage than a $10 forkseal (just ask kawboy!)

Thanks. Yea, I wanna wheelie and I WILL wheelie, but I'm not gonna do it till next spring after I've been riding a while. I know the "technical" way to wheelie...my husband has talked me thru it. It's just I need to become a better rider and guts to actually do it first. Plus, I wanna trade my 2008 Ninja 250 in for a Nina 600 next spring, so I'll wait till after I do that. Don't wanna make the trade value go down. I'll post pics next year...they'll either be of me doing a wheelie or me going down, lol. (get your mind out of the gutter) :)

[sandmansc]

Been trying hard to avoid this thread.

1. Please don't try it yet.
2. Please don't try it on a 250. Because. While a 250 Can be wheelied it requires a lot of technique. Which is something you'll have to learn over time. The amount of bounce mixed with Throttle control and braking is too much to think about when learning to wheelie.

3. Start on a 600cc bike. I hate first gear...it's far too twitchy. You want to learn to Ride a wheelie, not Slow Roll Stunting. HOWEVER, get out there get your rpm's up to 8 or 9k...let off the throttle hard then immediately open it back up all the way. When your suspension preloads, it should give you enough power to get your front tire off the ground. Your goal is to get the front tire off the ground about a foot. Do that for a week and come back for more. (Note: Always keep your foot on the brake...some bikes out there have more power than others...I can't accurately say that your 600 couldn't shoot right up over you. When you get nervous you tense up and usually give it more gas...ride the rear brake...if you see it coming up too high, let off the gas...brake is only incase you're about to flip. Once you learn more, you'll end up actually riding the brake to maintain balance.)

[PlayfulGod]

Been trying hard to avoid this thread.

1. Please don't try it yet.
2. Please don't try it on a 250. Because. While a 250 Can be wheelied it requires a lot of technique. Which is something you'll have to learn over time. The amount of bounce mixed with Throttle control and braking is too much to think about when learning to wheelie.

3. Start on a 600cc bike. I hate first gear...it's far too twitchy. You want to learn to Ride a wheelie, not Slow Roll Stunting. HOWEVER, get out there get your rpm's up to 8 or 9k...let off the throttle hard then immediately open it back up all the way. When your suspension preloads, it should give you enough power to get your front tire off the ground. Your goal is to get the front tire off the ground about a foot. Do that for a week and come back for more. (Note: Always keep your foot on the brake...some bikes out there have more power than others...I can't accurately say that your 600 couldn't shoot right up over you. When you get nervous you tense up and usually give it more gas...ride the rear brake...if you see it coming up too high, let off the gas...brake is only incase you're about to flip. Once you learn more, you'll end up actually riding the brake to maintain balance.)

its safe Shannon, it is in the stunting section :lol:

[cedesgirl]

sandmansc - don't worry, I'm not gonna try till next spring/summer. not until after i trade my 250 in for a 600. thanks for all the advice/help tho! :)

[gaia3465]

+1 on that! For Sure! No way I'd wreck my nice bike trying that stuff with it!

agreed. the only time i wheelied was on a dirt bike and it was a mistake. it was fun, but i think i felt more comfortable because i was on grass LOL

but kirk's (maverick's) wheelies have gotten big:)

[StephWI]

I really wanna wheelie too. I'm pretty good on quads but its my dream to stunt a bike. I won't try it on my 2008 so I've been looking for a cheap crashed bike that I can beat on.

[jhasfgja]

It is a little harder on a 250, but can be done. Knowing the technique is actually useful other than riding wheelies. If you know how to get the front wheel off of the ground (or at least take some weight off), it makes going over potholes and other obstacles that you can't go around easier on you and your bike.

[#1TOWNIE]

personally I wouldnt worry with wheelies, for one you are still new to riding and have alot of other more important things to master first. Second IMO wheelies are useless, abusive to the bike n quite honestly, stupid esp on the street. Third, if you wheelie you will drop it, not a if but a when. So plz be careful :drinks:

i dont think i could disagree more with everything in this post. i think all new riders should have to learn stoppies and wheelies... lets say in case you grabe to much front brake and pull it into a stoppie.. you know how to handle that in a calm and safe matter.. same thing with a wheelie.. stuped?? why would it be stuped?? a person who knows what their bike can do is not stuped.. and no just cuz ou ride wheelie doesnt mean your going to wreck.. in the last 4 years of riding wheelies i wrecked once last summer trying to learn 5 mph wheelie and all i did was hit the 12 bar for the first time and fell off the bike.. i know many other riders who have never dropped their bikes riding wheelie... i also run a 04 600rr same clutch same block all i have switched was the forks.. so i would have to say if you are kind enough to your bike you wont be trashing it by just doing wheelies...

if you ride you will go down..

[PlayfulGod]

i dont think i could disagree more with everything in this post. i think all new riders should have to learn stoppies and wheelies... lets say in case you grabe to much front brake and pull it into a stoppie.. you know how to handle that in a calm and safe matter.. same thing with a wheelie.. stuped?? why would it be stuped?? a person who knows what their bike can do is not stuped.. and no just cuz ou ride wheelie doesnt mean your going to wreck.. in the last 4 years of riding wheelies i wrecked once last summer trying to learn 5 mph wheelie and all i did was hit the 12 bar for the first time and fell off the bike.. i know many other riders who have never dropped their bikes riding wheelie... i also run a 04 600rr same clutch same block all i have switched was the forks.. so i would have to say if you are kind enough to your bike you wont be trashing it by just doing wheelies...

if you ride you will go down..

a Stoppie I can see some benefits in knowing how to do it. Wheelies on the other hand are nuttin but showboating, plain n simple. And a n00b has way more to worry about than showboating and showing their ass. For every one rider that claims they never been down or only been down once. There are a hundred that about killed them fool selves. After a rider has a good handle of the basics, dont freak or lil racing stripes in their shorts, yea then I say its ok to learn wtfe ya wanna learn. Me I ride to ride. I dont know how to ride a wheelie, nor want to know how. But each their own. :drinks::sbgrox:

[#1TOWNIE]

no i can name more then just myself.. wheelies are a very basic thing.. pull in clutch cover brake give gas let go fo clutch... now im not tlaking about 2-3 mile long high speed wheelies... just basics.. how to responed to a wheelie if one is brought up.. knowing what it feels like to take controll and not get throttle lock.. see you not knowing how to wheelie means you dont know much clutch you can realy give.. i know my bike like the back of my hand.. i know the clutch the brake and the throttle.. i know how much cltuch i can give it without doing a wheelie.. i also know how much brake i can use without bring the rear up.. i know from any speeds how long to stop within a foot...

im realy just saying riding wheelies is a little more then some half time show or some ass trying to impress others.. to me there is nothing like riding a 2 mile long wheelie at 60 mph.. nothing in this world could explain it.. there is no drama... nothing that is going on in life is in your head... its me and that one wheelie... and i do truely feel free... kinda like that line from fast and the gayest...

[PlayfulGod]

no i can name more then just myself.. wheelies are a very basic thing.. pull in clutch cover brake give gas let go fo clutch... now im not tlaking about 2-3 mile long high speed wheelies... just basics.. how to responed to a wheelie if one is brought up.. knowing what it feels like to take controll and not get throttle lock.. see you not knowing how to wheelie means you dont know much clutch you can realy give.. i know my bike like the back of my hand.. i know the clutch the brake and the throttle.. i know how much cltuch i can give it without doing a wheelie.. i also know how much brake i can use without bring the rear up.. i know from any speeds how long to stop within a foot...

im realy just saying riding wheelies is a little more then some half time show or some ass trying to impress others.. to me there is nothing like riding a 2 mile long wheelie at 60 mph.. nothing in this world could explain it.. there is no drama... nothing that is going on in life is in your head... its me and that one wheelie... and i do truely feel free... kinda like that line from fast and the gayest...
I see what your saying, but I know how to ride n have more clutch n throttle control than you may think. Can I ride a wheelie? No, and I see no need in knowing how to ride one. I agree with knowing where the limits are, and trust me I do, my bike is more than capable of doin wheelies :lol:. I agree knowing both is a skill/talent, both may come in handy, one I agree would. But a needed skill? No definitely not.:drinks:

[suzukistuntgirl1]

My husband has been stunting for quite a few years now. He can do alot...all I wanna do is wheelie! Can anyone give me some helpful hints? As you can read under my profile, I have a 2008 Ninja 250. Thanks!

hey girlie! we have a video at home that tells you step by step how to do a wheelie! I just found it eaiser to learn from tony....ask mike he will show ya!

[suzukistuntgirl1]

I really wanna wheelie too. I'm pretty good on quads but its my dream to stunt a bike. I won't try it on my 2008 so I've been looking for a cheap crashed bike that I can beat on.
get a crash cage like I did..

[gixxergirl01]

Love seein a wheelie .... No desire to do one or mess my bike up over it or ...... not to mention Replacing Blown out fork seals !~ Hehe You Cute enough on your Ninja .... No need to wheelie Calm down there You sexy than!~ :thumbup:

[cedesgirl]

I've decided to wait till after I sell my 250 and get a 600 or 650. Don't wanna scratch my paint...won't get much $$$$ out of it if I do. Thanks tho chica! :)

[gixxergirl01]

Just lookin out for my girl ! I love ya dont wanna see nothin happen to you or your beautiful Bike !~

[cedesgirl]

Just lookin out for my girl ! I love ya dont wanna see nothin happen to you or your beautiful Bike !~

You're too sweet! :)

[Full Throttle]

What color is your bike? Please say its the Candy Plasma Blue i love that color. it looks gorgeous on the 250.

Now i have a 250 Hyo and have been riding a little over a year and not till this summer did i even attempt to do a wheelie. on a 250 its easy to learn on a slight hill not a mountain or anything just a slight grade thats what i did. but good thing your waiting till your more experienced good call i would really hate to see my new bike all beat up cause i wasnt ready to do something. But i cant do a true wheelie on my bike im to scared to bring it to the balancing point i dont want to hurt her ya know. i just do the speeding wheelie with the front wheel about 3 feet off the ground still leaning forward that way all you do is easily let off the gas and touch down its cool to hear the front wheel skip when it hits the ground make a little plume of smoke. but most of the time all i do is pop it up 2 feet then let it down just in the parking lot to kind of show off ya know. I know how you feel though my friend can do wheelies like no other and i kind of feel left out when he pulls it up on one and i have to just ride normal. I feel much more comfortable on a dirt bike doing stunts cause its not going to endure as much damage as my bike will although i have done my fair share of stoppies but i dont get scared of that as much i feel more in control that's just me though lol good luck though and stay safe hope you have fun. :good:

[cedesgirl]

What color is your bike? Please say its the Candy Plasma Blue i love that color. it looks gorgeous on the 250.

Now i have a 250 Hyo and have been riding a little over a year and not till this summer did i even attempt to do a wheelie. on a 250 its easy to learn on a slight hill not a mountain or anything just a slight grade thats what i did. but good thing your waiting till your more experienced good call i would really hate to see my new bike all beat up cause i wasnt ready to do something. But i cant do a true wheelie on my bike im to scared to bring it to the balancing point i dont want to hurt her ya know. i just do the speeding wheelie with the front wheel about 3 feet off the ground still leaning forward that way all you do is easily let off the gas and touch down its cool to hear the front wheel skip when it hits the ground make a little plume of smoke. but most of the time all i do is pop it up 2 feet then let it down just in the parking lot to kind of show off ya know. I know how you feel though my friend can do wheelies like no other and i kind of feel left out when he pulls it up on one and i have to just ride normal. I feel much more comfortable on a dirt bike doing stunts cause its not going to endure as much damage as my bike will although i have done my fair share of stoppies but i dont get scared of that as much i feel more in control that's just me though lol good luck though and stay safe hope you have fun. :good:


Nope, it's my fav color...kawi green! Looks awsome on the 250! :)

[lilgirlkat]

I haven't read the whole thread.. I'm not in the mood for reading.. but did any one suggest you try a fiddy? That's how my boys are teaching me how to wheelie.. and the fiddy scene is ridiculously big here. They go out on runs through the city and everything..

My bit of advice. Get a Honda crf50. Learn how to wheelie the beast. Not only will you smile non-stop, you'll get the feel of doing wheelies, you'll get the throttle and brake control you need, and more importantly, you'll get a little more confidence.

I love my fiddy!

[#1TOWNIE]

the problem with learning on a 50 is it is nothing like a big bike.. while you learn brake controll you loose on throttle.. but 50's are good times... i liek them more for mini ramps and partys.

[xoxjokerzwildxox]

i learned and still learning you gotta find the power band and dont be scared or you tense up. just go with it start small just popin it up then try to ride it a few seconds over time you will get it down im up to about 50-75 ft for dis. parkin lots are the best and becareful in the street

[L♥VE]

i learned and still learning you gotta find the power band and dont be scared or you tense up. just go with it start small just popin it up then try to ride it a few seconds over time you will get it down im up to about 50-75 ft for dis. parkin lots are the best and becareful in the street
:sbgwelcome:

[Full Throttle]

Nope, it's my fav color...kawi green! Looks awsome on the 250! :)

I really like the kawi green to good choice. they both make the bike look like a 600 its just really good body design. ive ridden one once before and its really smooth.

[itgirl25]

Thanks for the advice! You have the bike I wanna get next summer! I have a 2008 Ninja 250. I love it, but after just 2 1/2 weeks I've already outgrown it.

Yea, riding w/my husband and his friends you have no choice but to learn fast. They don't wait up for ya. It's fun tho - has pushed me to learn alot!

you've outgrown it already?!! it took me 2 years and 2 ninja 250s before i even considered the 636. DO NOT get a bigger bike just so you can keep up and street race the boys. if they care an iota about you they will wait for you to catch up. building skills takes time. i wish my learning curve was only 2 weeks long.

[rcrgirl84]

you've outgrown it already?!! it took me 2 years and 2 ninja 250s before i even considered the 636. DO NOT get a bigger bike just so you can keep up and street race the boys. if they care an iota about you they will wait for you to catch up. building skills takes time. i wish my learning curve was only 2 weeks long.

+1,000,000

[Full Throttle]

you've outgrown it already?!! it took me 2 years and 2 ninja 250s before i even considered the 636. DO NOT get a bigger bike just so you can keep up and street race the boys. if they care an iota about you they will wait for you to catch up. building skills takes time. i wish my learning curve was only 2 weeks long.

Yea i have to agree. 2 weeks and already a pro on it well i think your greatly mistaken. Ive been riding my 250 for a year and 3 months and just now im ready to upgrade. To bad i dont have the money to do so :( But you need to get several thousand miles under your belt and in that time you will come across several scenarios that will help improve your skills. not just the riding part. I believe you can ride, its just how well can you ride in traffic? how well can you cope with things that suddenly get in your way as in a dog, car, pot hole. All of these things will help improve your skills. Dont rush and dont get over confident either it will come back to bite you bikes arent to forgiving.

[Monk]

..eh, I think it's all about the individual and her or his personality/self-control.

I know people who bought a ZX-14 for their first bike as a sport-tourer and never pushed it, never had any issues.

I know a guy with a ZX-10 who has never lifted the front...

More power means it's easier to get in trouble... there is nothing more difficult about just riding around on the bike... if anything something like a 14 will be easier to learn on than a 10 because it has more tq and a smoother power curve, it's not that power on/off like the 1000cc bikes.

Just my opinion, but I think it's all about judgment and knowing your limits... some people are naturals, others aren't.