ne else have problem wheelieing a zx7r????

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ne else have problem wheelieing a zx7r????

Postby erniespts1441 » Thu Jun 10, 2004 6:57 am

i cant get a consistant wheelie on this thing... is it just me or is this with the bike???
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Postby icebreaker » Thu Jun 10, 2004 8:14 am

I think they are pretty heavy, and abit more difficult to get up.. Rob and Dave should be able to answer that one for you though...
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Postby mfzx6r » Thu Jun 10, 2004 8:29 am

First I'd go 1 tooth down on the front and 2/3 up on the back sprocket.



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Postby MadKaw » Thu Jun 10, 2004 8:41 am

I dropped one tooth on the front and that made it a lot easier to get the front wheel up without the clutch.
Unlike a lot of the bigger bikes you can't just twist the throttle and have the front come up, on the 7 you have to work at it. I found the best way was to ride the bike in 1st up to about 7000 rpm, then back off and as the forks start to spring back up give it a fistfull of gas. It also helps to sit back a little and pull on the bars. It takes some practice but after a few goes it gets easier and then you can change into 2nd when its high enough and ride it out..

Or you can cheat and use the clutch but thats not a good idea...
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Postby mrmina » Thu Jun 10, 2004 1:11 pm

Ask matty, he had no trouble getting his front of the ground during the ride day.
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Postby Bluefly » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:40 pm

You beat me to it Mina, was gonna say same thing. Mattyv is our resident expert on mono's. It's rare to see him riding on two wheels. Particularly in heavy traffic. I'm not joking.

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Postby ty » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:21 pm

nope - never tried to so no problems so far ;)
getting my ZZR up on one on the other hand - haven't managed it yet :(
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Postby aardvark » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:35 pm

Mate, I can get the 6 up without any problems... however, and I could be wrong here, but, I think the 2001 ZX6 (especially mine with it's mods) produces the same/more power than the 7, and I think it's lighter.

However, I use the technique as per here:
http://www.ksrc-au.com/html/how_to_chuck_a_wheelie.html

And the end result as per here:
http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=218

Inconcistency is generally caused by fear. :)
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Postby mrmina » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:49 pm

aardvark wrote:Mate, I can get the 6 up without any problems... however, and I could be wrong here, but, I think the 2001 ZX6 (especially mine with it's mods) produces the same/more power than the 7, and I think it's lighter.

However, I use the technique as per here:
http://www.ksrc-au.com/html/how_to_chuck_a_wheelie.html

And the end result as per here:
http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=218

Inconcistency is generally caused by fear. :)
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Postby mrmina » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:51 pm

aardvark wrote:Mate, I can get the 6 up without any problems... however, and I could be wrong here, but, I think the 2001 ZX6 (especially mine with it's mods) produces the same/more power than the 7, and I think it's lighter.

However, I use the technique as per here:
http://www.ksrc-au.com/html/how_to_chuck_a_wheelie.html

And the end result as per here:
http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=218

Inconcistency is generally caused by fear. :)


i've tried that but all that happens is the front forks fully extend and the wheel probably come 2mm of the ground.

maybe i didn't try too hard. i'll give it another go.
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Postby aardvark » Thu Jun 10, 2004 6:41 pm

Mina, mate... the most common problem is: not twisting the throttle far/fast enough.

Don't be a wimp. TWIST IT!!!! She'll come up. Get someone to film you doing it, to see how pathetic your current attempts are.

It should pop up from about 50kays. Or, you could try popping the clutch. Just remember, replacement clutches are expensive. :lol:

Oh, and be careful!!
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Postby Rossi » Thu Jun 10, 2004 8:13 pm

Mina,
just make sure you've got your foot over the rear brake pedal in case you're coming up too far.
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Postby erniespts1441 » Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:38 am

ty for the hints ppl...
but i can get it off the ground good about every 6th attempt but it seems like i have to try really hard... :cry:
what i do is get to about 5k rpm and then goose it let off quick then i bury the throttle. maybe im just not doing it right every time and just gettin lucky when it does come up i dunno.. plus i just put in a pipe and k&n..
i think i need to jet it cause its loaggin a little at low rpm which hinders the wheelie ability. ne hinks welcome ty
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Postby MadKaw » Fri Jun 11, 2004 8:27 am

Its all about the gearing, mine wouldn't come up consistantly until I change the front sprocket. Things like the pipe gave it mor hp and the jet kit and straight thru air ducts helped as they gave it much better throttle response.
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Postby mrmina » Sat Jun 12, 2004 2:47 pm

I tried a few more time earlier to day and i think it got up about 20cm and then i dropped it very hard. Lucky i didnt fuck up the fork seals.
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