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Sep 2, 2009 | 06:23 PM

#31

MEGALifted

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Originally Posted by emwolb

a really fat chick on the back would help, as the center of gravity would be radically better for getting the front end up. but i think a really attractive smaller chick would help to get it up in a much more pleasurable way, in my humble opinion.

This is one of the main things I miss about moving from a sportbike to a cruiser. You always see young thin girls on the back of sportbike bent over with their hands on the tank, it was always enjoyable to follow behind. You don't really see this on the cruisers.

Sep 2, 2009 | 07:47 PM

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Harleypingman

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HD had a slogan a few years ago: "If I have to explain it, you wouldn't understand" or something like it. That's the answer to the "why" question on bagger wheelies.

Doing certified Iron Butt Assn. rides, civilians doing motorcop riding skills/competitions, dragging floorboards, etc. are all non-traditional riding IMO and for many are pretty useless excercises. But doing them can be a very satisfying personal use of the bike.

And what a rush it must be to safely lift the front wheel of a bagger, carry it for as long as you want, then get it down without damage.

It's a big hobby.

Sep 2, 2009 | 07:51 PM

#33

bigdumbnoitall00

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a really long belt and really big pully and it will come up everytime even with the rest stock.

Sep 2, 2009 | 09:43 PM

#34

Francois

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Originally Posted by lkr0

if you have a build motor roll about 10mph, ease out clutch while increasing RPMs -- lean back slightly -- release clutch -- keep feet on floor boards -- if bike gets to high in the air TAP on the rear brake -- ride the wheelie out -- do not let the bike slam back to the ground--only attempt this on a wide open road/area do not attempt in a parking lot (don't ask me how I know) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luq4wnscK-8&feature=fvw

WOW! That was awesome!
Did he actually shift gears while in the air!?!?!

Sep 3, 2009 | 12:58 AM

#35

davewear

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Originally Posted by audettd

I can't be the only person shaking my head thinking why would you want to do a wheelie on a bagger. Nothing like a 900lb bike coming back over and on top of you.

lotsa people out there shake their head and wonder why anyone would ride a motorcycle at all....

Sep 3, 2009 | 09:47 AM

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Rocket Jockey

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Originally Posted by Harleypingman

HD had a slogan a few years ago: "If I have to explain it, you wouldn't understand" or something like it. That's the answer to the "why" question on bagger wheelies.

As usual pingman, well said. I say, it is your bike and if you want to wheelie it, more power to you as long as you do it with endangering any innocent bystanders.

My bagger is my toy. I have a pretty stout 95" HQ build (exact same one that PhilM wheelied with) I don't do wheelies (I sucked at wheelies on my sport bikes!) but I can smoke the back tire when I hit second gear. Why would anyone with a bagger want to do that? Because it can!!!! I pay for the tires, I wrench it when I break it, I can do it safely...... all good enough reasons for me to do what I want.

RJ

Sep 3, 2009 | 10:06 AM

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lkr0

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count me in with the CLOWNS

Phil--you did an excellent job on Andre's motor build we were hanging out in Atlanta early part of Aug.

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Originally Posted by PhilM

Very well said, Lyn.....

Couldn't have said it better....

It's ALL about technique. As has been mentioned, setting it down "soft" will make (or BREAK) it a much better experience.

All that said.... what sorta clown would wanna wheelie their Bagger?

My Buell was not only great for wheelies, it was good for stoppies!

Now, if you can show me someone doing a stoppie on a Bagger... then I'll be impressed!

It's a shame Momma looks so concerned in your pic!!!

This is a fun thread.