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wheelies on RS or ST?



Joe at Hercules <joww@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Can our RS or ST pull a wheelie without popping the clutch?

    Yes, especially if you've got full luggage!

> I tried a few time, and either I was scare to rev it up or I was just
> flat out doing something wrong, I can't get the front wheel off the
> ground. I know it is dangerous and bad for the bike to do wheelie, but
> I'm just trying to find out and be able to pull a small wheelie once
> in a while.

    I'd highly recommend practising wheelies on a smaller, lighter and
*less expensive* machine.  Small dirt bikes are ideal.

                Jim
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