advice on how to do a mono on my 1996 zx6r

cookie · Post by **cookie** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:15 pm

hi all,

i have been riding my zx6 for about 8 months now, and i would like to try some tricks

can any1 give us any tips on doin a wheelie???

a controlled one any way

thanks

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:33 pm

Cookie MAAAYYYYTTTTEEEEE
This particular Pandoras Box has been opened several times before.
I suggest you put mono in the search (button above) and read all the others first.
See the thing is, its dangerous and ppl tend to have pretty strong views on it.
Espec those that cant (sorry wont, all BIKES can mono) do it....

Apart from the legal aspect its just not smart to promote a dangerous thing.... (again)

ps. I LOVE IT !!!!!

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:42 pm

Also do a search "false neutral" and "engine replace"

Duane · Post by **Duane** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:46 pm

Forkseal replacement is another one too..
Wheel bearings, headstem bearings... hehe.

oh btw, go for your life , however if you've never done a wheelie before, theres no such thing as a controlled one until you've done it alot

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:47 pm

...see told ya not to open the box or all the evil would come out

greeny · Post by **greeny** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:18 pm

http://www.stuntlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72156

Here you go.
I have posted this before but here it is again.

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:48 pm

Stuntlife wanted me to register - and I couldn't be bothered.

Topic has been covered a lot, couple of links for ya...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... motorcycle

http://www.ksrc-au.com/html/how_to_chuck_a_wheelie.html

Firstly, consider the ramifications of monos, and the various results. Above mentioned wear and tear (Add chain, sprockets, clutch and rear tyre) + possible convictions for not being in control of your vehicle, dangerous driving and even hooning. Also, what effect would dropping the bike have? Cost of fairings, bars, tail and subframe, damage to kit/hat, personal injury

Is it worth learning the technique in this manner? For the price of 1 drop, you could buy an unregistered trail bike and practice on nice soft grass - low cost of drop repair and miminal risk of injury.

Also, don't expect to be hooking it up big time from the start - this WILL put you on your arse. Start small, off the power not clutch and aim for maintaining the wheel in the air over distance, not how high the wheel goes. General technique is to rev to about 6k in first, open throttle to end stop and back it off as wheel rises. First attempts usually don't lift the wheel, and when it does you'll shit ya self and slam it straight down. If after a number of attempts the front is staying firmly planted, turn off bike and twist throttle half way then twist as above. Is it really at end stop? Probably not. Try again with your hand rolled around the grip so its easier to open it more.

cookie · Post by **cookie** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:33 pm

thanks a bunch guys good advice

was contemplating doin an advanced rider course too alot i have spoken too say they will show how to do one

just the cost is the hurt

thanks again

blackninja · Post by **blackninja** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:20 pm

isnt it funny how we human beans dont worry about the costs of showing off but when it comes to enhancing our skills to save ourselves down the track cost is an issue

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:31 pm

blackninja wrote:isnt it funny how we human beans

ur a human bean.....

interesting. What planet do they come from

stevew_zzr · Post by **stevew_zzr** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:48 pm

Riding course is the way to go - dunno how many of them will show you how to do a mono though.

RG · Post by RG » Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:22 pm

Go for it man!

Clutch in, first gear, rev it up to 16k rpm then throw the clutch!

Remember to get someone to record the whole thing on video, at least we'll have some memories of you.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:22 pm

cookie wrote: thanks a bunch guys good advice

was contemplating doin an advanced rider course too alot i have spoken too say they will show how to do one

just the cost is the hurt

thanks again

i was gunna comment that i doubt they will teach u to wheelie...

heres a simple version ...

1. rev engine really hard
2.drop clutch
3.pick up self off arse
4.pick up bike
5.replace bent/broken pieces of bike
6. go back to step one

diesel · Post by **diesel** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:48 am

i think aardvark's little article is pretty good.

throttle on to about 6grand, chop throttle off and back on quickly should give you a good power wheelie.
but hold on tight with ur knees and cover ur rear brake. don't cut the throttle when u shit urself or there go ur fork seals.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:44 pm

diesel wrote:i think aardvark's little article is pretty good.

throttle on to about 6grand, chop throttle off and back on quickly should give you a good power wheelie.
but hold on tight with ur knees and cover ur rear brake. don't cut the throttle when u shit urself or there go ur fork seals.

tho with a 6, id be suprised if u can power wheelie them with standard gearing..

stuntlife has guys doin sum shit u guys would not believe (ive seen boxer doin it on my/greeny's bikes, and hes not even the best of em!!) ...so the article is worth a read..

ive always been a power wheelie man, but im starting to clutch em up now, and every 1 i speak to seems to think clutch-ups r better...and easier to control...