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Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 5:59 pm
by logitech104
Koss wrote: Another way people who are racing prevent the front end from comming up is by applying the rear brake...
or using a wheelie bar if your drag racing.
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:18 pm
by black mariah
Or by not sucking at throttle and clutch control.
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:24 pm
by black mariah
What sucks about this thread is that it's yet another stupid "OMG 600CC BIKE N00B LOL!!!!" thread that could just as easily be a "OMG 80CC BIKE N00B LOL!!!!" thread.
A crazy donkey is a crazy donkey, regardless of displacement. Rev the engine high, drop the clutch, and shake hands with pavement. And I don't mean the Slanted and Enchanted guys.
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:27 pm
by t.c.rider
black mariah wrote:Or by not sucking at throttle and clutch control.
Not really. If you read about track racing and their techniques when starting you will find they have to either take off by feathering the clutch or by using the back brake to prevent the front wheel from comming up and losing speed. Both techniques have their pros and cons. It is basically rider preference...
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:45 pm
by logitech104
black mariah wrote:What sucks about this thread is that it's yet another stupid "OMG 600CC BIKE N00B LOL!!!!" thread that could just as easily be a "OMG 80CC BIKE N00B LOL!!!!" thread.
"OMG 80CC BIKE N00B LOL!!!!"
yeah so what, but it's fun to see how long this thread can get. im sure you also have other things to do besides go on this site anyway.
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:03 pm
by Shorts
Motorcyle clutches don't burn up like auto clutches if you don't regulate it properly. Bike clutches are built to be in the friction zone as long as necessary.
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:30 am
by black mariah
t.c.rider wrote:black mariah wrote:Or by not sucking at throttle and clutch control.
Not really. If you read about track racing and their techniques when starting you will find they have to either take off by feathering the clutch or by using the back brake to prevent the front wheel from comming up and losing speed. Both techniques have their pros and cons. It is basically rider preference...
So what you're saying is... by not sucking at throttle and clutch control.

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 6:16 am
by t.c.rider
black mariah wrote:t.c.rider wrote:black mariah wrote:Or by not sucking at throttle and clutch control.
Not really. If you read about track racing and their techniques when starting you will find they have to either take off by feathering the clutch or by using the back brake to prevent the front wheel from comming up and losing speed. Both techniques have their pros and cons. It is basically rider preference...
So what you're saying is... by not sucking at throttle and clutch control.

Hmm...yeah I guess...haha.
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:18 pm
by kellanv
geeeez that sucks
I know i've accidentally lifted the front end on my XL185 and on my 500F(tho not really that far). Just looks like a case of bad throttle ontrol and lack of adequate instruction....
Tho did anyone notice that although he was wearing a helmet, he never tied it down and secured it to his head? You can see the strap hanging there before he takes off. Not incredibly smart.
Hopefully his roadrash isnt too bad and he will refrain from hurting himself in the future

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:51 pm
by black mariah
A couple of weeks ago I rode a 600cc bike for the first time. I get moving and slammed it into second like it was one of the dirtbikes I used to ride.
It's amazing how fast you can react when a bike goes "HI!"
