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Old Sep 10, 2023 | 09:25 PM
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I wanna start wheeling my dyna but afraid about the engine tabs braking. What are you all doing to prevent that??? And is there anything else to be worried about thank you all in advance.
 
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What are you all doing to prevent that???
NOT doing wheelies..............
 
Old Sep 10, 2023 | 10:23 PM
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What are you all doing to prevent that???
NOT doing wheelies..............
 
Old Sep 11, 2023 | 07:49 AM
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trade up to a hayabusa
i do not think you need to worry about the engine mounting
due to the CG of the beast, i would gear down.
better get your body english in shape, you will need it as it will be a power thingy
 
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Old Sep 11, 2023 | 08:01 AM
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Can you wheelie already? dirt bikes, pit bikes, etc?
If not, I'd start there first

 
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Old Sep 11, 2023 | 09:33 AM
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Congratulations on your first post to HDF, to the Forum.

Great first post!

I would be more concerned on my engine oil flowing correctly while doing wheelies than anything else.

Good luck and post a couple of videos of your wheeling when you can.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2023 | 09:42 AM
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I would be more concerned on my engine oil flowing correctly while doing wheelies than anything else.
Ahh yes, there is a mod for this that relocates the oil pickup tube to the back of the oil pan, or modifies the oil pan itself. (something along those lines)
It must be done for any longer wheelies or the engine will be starved of oil
 
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“Good luck and post a couple of videos of your wheeling when you can.”

Looking forward to these, you can do it!
 
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Buy a sport bike
 
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Old Sep 11, 2023 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MotoJockey
NOT doing wheelies..............
Yeah, that. My bagger will lift the front end in three gears. In first gear it gets up there. The trick is to hold it and let it down gently, although it's not easy because the fairing blocks your view. You don't want to slam that all that weight back down on stock fork seals either.
After replacing two belts, I'm satisfied knowing it will. Too much other stuff can break.
 
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