wheelies

MrFeldman · 01-31-2010, 04:14 PM

Just wondering if any of you R1100s nutz have ever pulled a wheelie on your R11s
even though thats not the typhical riding style I do. I've seen it done in cycleworld but have noticed that when you get to red line on the tach, the computor electronically shuts off the fuel. Give me some pointers on how to get around that. So,...have you ever?

tim22 · 01-31-2010, 04:23 PM

I tried a 1st-gear power wheelie on my BCR some time ago, but wasn't able to get the front end elevated. I used to drop the clutch to do wheelies on some of my older in-line fours that were chain driven and didn't have the power to power wheelie either, but I wouldn't want to put that kind of stress on the drive train of my BCR, so there will be no more wheelie attempts for me.

Interesting question though.

shreddr · shreddr's Garage

that question has come up before

power wheelie?

Bob K. · 02-01-2010, 04:06 AM

I often pull wheelies and never use the clutch. I don't clutch it, as I really look at that as abusing the clutch.

Anyway, here's what to do. Slide your rump back on the seat a bit, as the stock seat pushes you forward. Next get to about 3500 RPM (I think), then it's a quick off - then on the throttle. You want to get the weight to shift front, and then back. With some practice and playing with this a different RPMs you will find that you can get the front end up most of the attempts for sure!

shreddr · shreddr's Garage

i don't think the issue is technique as much as the fact that the stock R11S doesn't have the punch to really pull wheelies easy. if you ride an R12S you will see what i mean

roger albert · 02-01-2010, 05:23 AM

Definitely IS a matter of technique, and something similar to what Bob K. wrote above works easily. I find I'm quicker not wheelie-ing, and so don't bother, but definitely doable with a tiny bit of technique.

wswartzwel · 02-01-2010, 05:47 AM

Still being somewhat young at heart, I enjoy a wheelie as much as anyone... My S isn't stock but isn't that far from stock. First gear roll the throttle on gently to 1/4 throttle... at 15 mph snap it wide open. Front end comes up quickly, use the throttle to control front wheel loft , let off the throttle quickly and a clutchless shift to second... I usually don't ride too far maybe a couple hundred feet, as I don't want to starve the engine for oil.

shreddr · shreddr's Garage

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Originally Posted by roger albert

Definitely IS a matter of technique, and something similar to what Bob K. wrote above works easily. I find I'm quicker not wheelie-ing, and so don't bother, but definitely doable with a tiny bit of technique.

yes technique is key, but my R11S had the Corbin Smuggler on it which didn't really allow me to get my weight back far enough, and in the case of the R11S there just wasn't a surplus of power to get the front end up. yes, punching it in first will get the wheel up on anything, but the R12S pulls wheelies on its own when I am revving it in 4th, there is a big difference.

ckcarr · ckcarr's Garage

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Originally Posted by wswartzwel

Still being somewhat young at heart, I enjoy a wheelie as much as anyone....

Pretty good for an 80 year old!

wswartzwel · 02-01-2010, 06:14 AM

Don't let my physical appearance fool you... I am only 48.

ckcarr · ckcarr's Garage

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Originally Posted by wswartzwel

Don't let my physical appearance fool you... I am only 48.

I'm sure you're just road weary after the long trek out for the TOR rally...

So, your brother is the young un... ? But I guess I knew that.

Stampertje_35 · 02-01-2010, 01:15 PM

Jup, you can wheely with a R1100S

and a small one on video

YouTube - Wheelie (tje)

geothepencil · 04:01 PM

I seem to recall that Teach McNeil adds a little or a lot, can't remember which, of extra oil to those 800s that he rides vertically to keep the motors happy.

From BMW Promo........"• No modifications to the oil circulation and engine ventilation system. Instead
simply an increase of the oil level to approx. two litres above maximum so as
to prevent any air intake in very extreme situations."

geo

Rapid Dog · 02-01-2010, 03:20 PM

...ouch...mt rearend hurts...

tim22 · 02-01-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob K.

I often pull wheelies and never use the clutch. I don't clutch it, as I really look at that as abusing the clutch.

Anyway, here's what to do. Slide your rump back on the seat a bit, as the stock seat pushes you forward. Next get to about 3500 RPM (I think), then it's a quick off - then on the throttle. You want to get the weight to shift front, and then back. With some practice and playing with this a different RPMs you will find that you can get the front end up most of the attempts for sure!

I know the technique--rev it, let off, then rev it again...but are we still talking about the R1100S here? Just curious, I don't think I'm interested in doing that to my bike.

tim22 · 02-01-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Stampertje_35

Jup, you can wheely with a R1100S

Oops. Disregard that last question. Nice wheelie--I just saw the video. That's all I would ask of mine.

Corky · 02-01-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid Dog

...ouch...mt rearend hurts...

Ouch his front end hurts!

Wheelieing a r11 is kinda like takin a donkey to a horserace

Paulaner · 02-01-2010, 07:31 PM

yeah, I wondered about wheelies on the R1100S too.

I had heard once a long time ago (when I had a Seca 750) that it was impossible to get up with a shaftie. Well all I had was a Seca, so I didn't doubt it one second!

My VFR, however was a different story- pulling wheel at every stoplight was easy. (this was the 1986 chain-driven model)

So now I've got a BMW, and was wondering if it could get up. shaftie. 500+ pounds. Telelever. Plus, it cost a lot!

Well, let me tell you I've gotten it up a little doing power wheelies (not with the on/off method, but rather just gunning it right before the meat of the powerband). But what REALLY put a smile on my face was the way she stood up all the way when I slipped the clutch a little right about 3500 rpm! Not talking about melting the clutch, just a quick in-out with minimal slippage.

No, I don't think this is good for the clutch or the shocks, so I don't do it often, but once in a while it fits my mood!

peace
Len

Jeff Williams · 02-01-2010, 08:06 PM

Yep, wheelies thru 3rd gear.
Stoppies are fun as well.
Did a 30yrd stoppies on the yosemite ride 3 years ago at the bottom of the goat trial which was a crowd raiser.
But jumping the bike on the goat trail was .......interesting.

BCRDave · BCRDave's Garage

Don't have pics like Jeff has on his post before me, but his is the perfect situation; a slight uphill to aid in the front to rear weight transfer, 1st-3rd roll on no problem with my 04 BCR. I have friends in the heights who's streets are perfect for uphill wheelies, and it doesn't abuse the equip so badly. Yes, 11s can get it up, maybe not with the ease of a 12 with the Wossners, but it's got enough punch to TCOB!