armod Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 so I've been riding with TCS off lately as the weather here has picked up and I've realized exactly how intrusive it is. also tried to take off from a stoplight yesterday and that front wheel came right up. I'm convinced that the TCS does control wheelies whether that's incidental or part of its function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighawk Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 16 minutes ago, armod said: so I've been riding with TCS off lately as the weather here has picked up and I've realized exactly how intrusive it is. also tried to take off from a stoplight yesterday and that front wheel came right up. I'm convinced that the TCS does control wheelies whether that's incidental or part of its function. Are you clutching it up or powering it up? I still havent had time to get out there and try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armod Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Are you clutching it up or powering it up? I still havent had time to get out there and try it out. RPM @ 7-8k to avoid surprise vtec and regulating with clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted November 6, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 6, 2017 1 hour ago, armod said: 1 hour ago, bighawk said: Are you clutching it up or powering it up? I still havent had time to get out there and try it out. RPM @ 7-8k to avoid surprise vtec and regulating with clutch Don't try that too often, sounds like a great way to destroy your clutch!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litigatin Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 It wheelies just fine; power in first, or slip the clutch in second. Not my thing, though, but if that's what you're into, good on you. I spend a lot of time drag racing at the track (naturally, on my other bike, not the VFR, which I use for commuting) and, to be completely honest, if the front tire comes up more than an inch or two I've lost the race, so it something I prefer to avoid. Really, you can pretty much wheelie just about anything; I've seen people screw up and overrev off the line and loop GS500s with 12" stretch. And they aren't making anywhere near the power your VFR makes barely off idle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted November 8, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2017 On 10/28/2017 at 4:22 PM, adprom said: That definitely should not happen. The wheelie? Or the fault light? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparticus Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 The wheely... Definitely not the right bike for it. Now. My Firestorm? That would wheely off anything.... Surprised I ever managed to wear a front tyre out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerkingdon Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I was on the fence on doing wheelies on this bike - its pretty heavy and you tend to come down pretty hard with it. Slamming the front end down, especially with this type of setup is most likely not something that will keep it running for years to come. I see more "floating" the front wheel than out right wheelies - if I catch VTEC just right she powers up in first and sets back down as I shift to second... small clutch@ Vtec in second does the same thing. I rarely get the front up high, as I said - when you come down with this bike it really hits hard. So yes, you can do some small pull ups, even a second to third pull if you are sitting way back in the seat - but if you are wanting to ride 12oclockers - stick with a stunt bike... my 3 cents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF777 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I've never been one to "pop" a wheelie, using the clutch to initiate it. I also pucker when the roadway gets obscured by the windscreen ;-) If I can't power up a wheelie it ain't going to happen and being 6' and somewhere in the neighborhood of 190-210 lbs, it takes more power than many bike reviews boast. To the question, with the wife on the back, in 1st gear when the VTEC kicks in at 7k RPM, the front end comes up easily and smoothly, almost guaranteeing a bit of a ribs jab. When on my own, it'll start to float the front, more so depending on the environment (pavement imperfections, uphill or not, etc) and will continue until relaxing the right wrist. A pleasant surprise since my re-feared GSXR 750 won't loft until it gets really wound up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF777 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I've never been one to "pop" a wheelie, using the clutch to initiate it. I also pucker when the roadway gets obscured by the windscreen ;-) If I can't power up a wheelie it ain't going to happen and being 6' and somewhere in the neighborhood of 190-210 lbs, it takes more power than many bike reviews boast. To the question, with the wife on the back, in 1st gear when the VTEC kicks in at 7k RPM, the front end comes up easily and smoothly, almost guaranteeing a bit of a ribs jab. When on my own, it'll start to float the front, more so depending on the environment (pavement imperfections, uphill or not, etc) and will continue until relaxing the right wrist. A pleasant surprise since my re-geared GSXR 750 won't loft until it gets really wound up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted January 7, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2018 Well never as a past time, but I've had plenty on fast launches & with my lighter more powerful bike, when it accidentally pulls a wheelie in 4th at 100mph initiated by a crest in the road. And on a max speed run I had to give up as the road I thought was fairly smooth at 80mph, was causing wheelies at a true 155mph :( Scary I'm sure any good wheelie person could make it wheelie off the throttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwee69 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Prior to my modifications, my VFR 800(2017 model) wheelie a lots(and more with a passenger). Since I've reduce the weight at the rear(No U Lock, New exhaust, moving tools under the driver seat), they are less frequent. I can pull harder. Of course, that's doesn't change anything with a big passager on the rear seat, ahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 8, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 8, 2018 Dont know about the 8th gen's but my 03 would wheelie no problem but the 08 I have now dont believe it will . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanengineer Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Poor @Switchblade forgot how to power on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJMajesty Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Apparently it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 9, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2018 8 hours ago, Urbanengineer said: Poor @Switchblade forgot how to power on. No didn't forget I have another bike for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted January 9, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 hours ago, Switchblade said: No didn't forget I have another bike for that. And a fabulous machine it is. Looking good there Switchblade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted January 9, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2018 Does wheelying on the throttle passing 100mph on a super-charged 5th Gen count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 9, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 hours ago, MaxSwell said: And a fabulous machine it is. Looking good there Switchblade. Thanks brother ! I just put a Ohlin rear on it and it already had Ohlin internals in the front forks. It is a blast to ride. I have a 9 minute 43 seconds oneway pass I made on the Dragon, I need to post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted January 9, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2018 13 hours ago, CJMajesty said: Apparently it can be done. Looks like the forks are gonna collapse when that comes down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gig Posted January 10, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 10, 2018 Switchblade, don't forget to post that video, i need a dragon video to help get me through the motorcycle winter blues. Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted January 10, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 10, 2018 20 hours ago, Switchblade said: No didn't forget I have another bike for that. Fantastic shots Switchblade, And "Powering On" beautifully through the twisties. Cheers. Grum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 10, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 10, 2018 11 hours ago, gig said: Switchblade, don't forget to post that video, i need a dragon video to help get me through the motorcycle winter blues. Looking good! I will and I look forward to riding with you this year, last year I had to travel alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF777 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 1/9/2018 at 1:49 AM, CJMajesty said: Apparently it can be done. Thems look like lighter wheels ;-) Definitely helps in the areas of acceleration and wheelies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 They look like stock wheels with blue rim tape. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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