Read an article by Joe Zamora and loved this part; Twelve o’clock, on one wheel, hitting balance point, murdering the streets, stuntin’—all of these terms are used to describe the act of pulling a wheelie. The wheelie represents one of the most basic ways to give a single-finger salute to the world by controlling something that inherently looks out of control. The wheelie is and always will be the trademark of those who dare to be daredevils. As bikes have become more and more powerful while weighing less and less, wheelies have become more commonplace in the motorcycle community. But the act of controlling a wheelie is a delicate skill that involves finding the exact point where the bike is accelerating and falling at the same rate, which is known as the balance point. Finding the balance is like trying to please a woman, as it constantly changes based on speed and rear brake input. Too much gas, you end on your ass; not enough gas, and the front end’s going to crash…down, that is.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:49:46 +0000
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