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Reaper_Crew 01-27-2013 08:58 PM

On all my bikes ill just accelerate hard and I just snap the clutch. Like just pull it in and let it out fast. As you do that, fricken hammer down haha.
AND like joker said, always cover the rear brake. Keep your foot on it at all times. Unless you're past 12 o'clock it'll bring that front tire right back down.

Madnss 01-28-2013 09:52 AM

You need to find the sweet spot, especially on an under powered 883. Lower tire pressure, work the clutch. Good luck

HubrisHCC 01-28-2013 01:23 PM

Oh and don't panic and slam the rear brake to hard. It can send you into or over the bars.

Reaper_Crew 01-28-2013 02:47 PM

Bottom line, I don't think the internet is the right place to learn how to wheelie a bike.. I suggest riding a Honda 50cc. That's the best thing to learn the balance point, learn how to use the rear brake and get comfortable with being vertical. Worst case scenario you can just step off the back instead of launching your harley down the street on its side.
Ride Safe.

LeonidasIssopoulos 01-28-2013 03:06 PM

Thanks guys. Don't want to do wheelies on my 43s....just wanted to know where 883 has all this power to lift the front wheel as mine is missing the nerve.

Reaper_Crew 01-28-2013 10:00 PM


Originally Posted by Madnss (Post 10834368)
You need to find the sweet spot, especially on an under powered 883.

Under powered compared to what?? :icon_confused:

xxINKxx 01-28-2013 10:29 PM


Originally Posted by Reaper_Crew (Post 10837704)
Under powered compared to what?? :icon_confused:

Most of the other bikes on the road lol

Madnss 01-29-2013 07:31 AM


Originally Posted by Reaper_Crew (Post 10837704)
Under powered compared to what?? :icon_confused:


any other bike on the planet 883cc and above and my 100hp sportster.


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