Wheelies?

Okay, frivolous question time. My dad and I got into a discussion about guys doing dumb stuff on sport bikes. It started when I told him that an investigation into the death of a local guy on a sport bike found that the accident was the result of him doing a wheelie down the highway and losing control.

We got to wondering whether my XJ700 could do a wheelie. I said no, my dad thought it could.

So, what do you guys think? I'm not about to try it, so I'll accept the verdict of general consensus.

 

Personally I know it will..I have done one on mine and its shaft driven although I dont recomend it..

 

I don't know about a 700, but when I had my 750 midnight maxim I rode a few wheelies and it came down HARD 8O That bike was one heavy beast, but it surely had enough power to pull one with some clutch poppin' :wink:
The forks on most of the xj bikes are little puny things compared to most modern bikes nowadays, I'd be afraid of something breaking.....I've heard of it happening before! When I get my Ducati someday, then wheelies won't be a problem at all 8)

-Nick

 

Yes if you try to do a wheelie , better be ready to do some fork work as in seals and such..

This is not a good Idea( wheelie)...

Take care of your baby and she ll be there when you need her most.


~Ridz~

 

I've pulled the wheel up a foot or so on my 550 Seca but thats all my heart and guts have ever wanted. My buddy had a 750 Seca and he could make that puppy sit up and beg any time he wanted!

 

I have recently (like this week) got the front wheel up on a 650 maxim (with some drag bars). Its not easy, and it wont ride a wheelie, but its still fun! I dont do it often but its still fun!

 

Okay then, it looks like dad was right. There's a first time for everything. :lol:

Thanks guys.