Re: [ST] new subject: ST & wheelies

[Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 27 Mar 2002 Bt3001@xxxxxxx wrote:

> I just aquired an 01 BRG ST and wonder are many of you experienced riders 
> pulling wheelies in it's stock form.  I find it to have a nice pull but very 
> constant and am somewhat afraid to try forcing it.  It is past the break in 
> mileage.  Thanks BT

Me wheelie, never, but from what I understand all it takes is the bike
running along at 4-5k RPM steady, then floor the throttle and a little upward
pressure on the bars and the front end will loft. I understand going to an
18 tooth front sprocket will make things a bit easier.

t.


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 Thomas Emberson
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