aka Danksy Wheelie Video

[outlawbusa]

Well, I will say it's the first time I've ever seen a Busa used as a stuntaz bike. I'm a little unsure what the point here is though? Do you do stuntz on another bike as well....something a little more suitable to the task like a 600? From everything I have seen from the pros there is a reason that they have crash cages, tail bars, high handlebars and flattop fuel tanks....mostly because they crash a LOT. Do you have any idea what is going to happen to your insurance if you lay it down while stunting????

I'm not trying to be negative, just wondering why you are doing this stuff on a Busa (other than the fact that you can).

(other than the fact that you can)

I think that most likely says it all. He can answer for himself, but not many people would or could do this on a Busa. Something different and interesting. The technology now days really makes the hard stuff that much easier.

Here's his chorus line~!~ :nike:

 

[IG.]

aka Danksy,

I used to do power wheelies in 1st, and land them smoothly while still being on the gas. When I used to have Katana 600, I had to clutch in 1st. I could bring her up 1 - 2 ft for just a moment and then softly land it. I was somewhat consistent, but not always. I have no need to do 2 mile wheelies at balance point, but I would love to hear your pointers.

My main problem was not being consistent, and of course being afraid of crashing. A few times I hit a pogo effect if you know what I mean, I guess from being a bit tense. Sometimes, I could barely bring her up, other times she went higher than I expected. Smooth take off and soft landing always brought a sense of great satisfaction though.

I also think that part of my problem was that I wasn't really focused on doing wheelies, i.e. very little practice time. I am more into riding the back roads, and an occasional track day on the road course.

So, yeah, I am listening.

 

[outlawbusa]

I do fast long pivot point wheelies, and click into 4th sometimes...but never got into the slow wheelie thing like he's doing. Completely different ball game.

 

[aka Danksy]

Well, I will say it's the first time I've ever seen a Busa used as a stuntaz bike. I'm a little unsure what the point here is though? Do you do stuntz on another bike as well....something a little more suitable to the task like a 600? From everything I have seen from the pros there is a reason that they have crash cages, tail bars, high handlebars and flattop fuel tanks....mostly because they crash a LOT. Do you have any idea what is going to happen to your insurance if you lay it down while stunting????

I'm not trying to be negative, just wondering why you are doing this stuff on a Busa (other than the fact that you can).

well, I can, thanks outlaw, and secondly I have owned many a bike my 21 years of life, So why not wheelie them all.

Now you don't seem like you know much about stunting to criticize me on this because these were simple but effective first gear clutch standing wheelies. Not circles, not high-boys, not endos or any of the other things I am semi-capable of doing on my gsxr 600. Its just a wheelie on a busa. and I can, so I do.

 

[aka Danksy]

get back to you tonight IG

 

[LeeFL2]

Dansky, what pressure yo keep your tires at?

Also, next time get someone to follow you on another bike and or someone to man the camera and pan it as you go by.

A how to video would be great. Ill take pointers from you all day long.

And to the bichers out there, save your breath. We wheelie cause we like it!!

 

[busa1300nut]

What ger you in? Stock gearing? Nice weelie!

 

[brpo]

Nice job Dansky! "Ride safely, Ride to live and Live to enjoy the Ride" I'll spare you the gear lecture and simply state that "road rash" is a misnomer. It should be called "large open wounds that are prone to infection and often require skin grafts off you back side"...

By the way, I was born in New Hampshire and have a lot of relatives up there. Thumbs up on "Live free or die"

B

 

[bazooki]

Now you don't seem like you know much about stunting to criticize me on this because these were simple but effective first gear clutch standing wheelies. Not circles, not high-boys, not endos or any of the other things I am semi-capable of doing on my gsxr 600. Its just a wheelie on a busa. and I can, so I do.

Well, I've been to quite a few stunt shows and I've seen about every episode of Superbikes so I suppose I'm no expert but I do know how to recognize a stunt bike and when people are stunting. I guess at 21 you've pretty much got it all figured out.:sarcasm:

 

[LeeFL2]

What ger you in? Stock gearing? Nice weelie!

Dude, just read the thread instead of asking questions that have been asked and answered previously.

 

[LeeFL2]

Well, I've been to quite a few stunt shows and I've seen about every episode of Superbikes so I suppose I'm no expert but I do know how to recognize a stunt bike and when people are stunting. I guess at 21 you've pretty much got it all figured out.:sarcasm:

I'd say he is well on his way.

 

[MadLight]

I was impressed. I looped my first bike and suffered some bad injuries. I still wish I could wheelie. Not everyday, but for control purposes. Know your bike and your abilities. You may need thar knowledge one day. Well done.

 

[aka Danksy]

aka Danksy,

I used to do power wheelies in 1st, and land them smoothly while still being on the gas. When I used to have Katana 600, I had to clutch in 1st. I could bring her up 1 - 2 ft for just a moment and then softly land it. I was somewhat consistent, but not always. I have no need to do 2 mile wheelies at balance point, but I would love to hear your pointers.

My main problem was not being consistent, and of course being afraid of crashing. A few times I hit a pogo effect if you know what I mean, I guess from being a bit tense. Sometimes, I could barely bring her up, other times she went higher than I expected. Smooth take off and soft landing always brought a sense of great satisfaction though.

I also think that part of my problem was that I wasn't really focused on doing wheelies, i.e. very little practice time. I am more into riding the back roads, and an occasional track day on the road course.

So, yeah, I am listening.

I see this problem alot ie " the pogo effect"

when you are unsure of what your bike is going to do after you drop the clutch or pull back in a power wheelie your first reaction is to lay of the throttle, and by lay off some people close it all the way. very scary.

couple of pointers on how to avoid this.
1. similar to your Katana600, start slowly finding the throttle points where the front tire is coming off the ground 1 to 2 first.
2. after getting comfortable at this angle and speed, start shifting your weight further towards the back of the bike, it should come up another foot or so but you will know exactly how fast you are going and how many rpms you have left in front of you too smooth out that landing.
3. when learning wheelies it helps a bit to take some of the tire pressure out of the rear tire, this will give you a larger patch of tire to work with when you are up on one wheel and also will make the bike feel more solid when up as opposed to worrying about the side to side motion
4. get comfortable with that rear brake it is a great safety net and will help with overall control of yours wheelies.

the key to wheelies is to understand what your bike is going to and never panic, I see idiots on cbr600s all the time ripping up a wheelie and then bouncing it up and down, open to closed throttle, TERRIFYING to me. I have the ambulance on speed dial for people like this.

If you keep your bike at reasonable rpms, which for our torquey bikes it does not have to be that high at all, your not going to flip.

plan out your wheelie in your head, and when you say to yourself, ok i'm going to try and get this wheelie a bit higher, plan to be scared and plan what your going to do when that happens. don't wait for it to happen and do something dumb like pop it up pull in the clutch and slam the back brake....that will hurt.

disclaimer, unless you know what your doing, don't touch the clutch during wheelies, you have a lot more control over your bike when it is in gear

just know a simple shift of your weight and a little bit less throttle will bring you down nice and smooth.

good luck out there.

 

[Schism]

smooth lift, wish i had the sack to get that high!

 

[busa-saga]

danksy, next time u out there drop me a jingle and i'll be your camera man in exchange for some lessons!

 

[megawatt]

I liked the vid. Your wheelies were nice, smooth and in control. It looked like you were having maximum fun with little effort. Hell yea, go make more vids.

Every forum has their share of safety natzis, or people that must make a minimum of 100 post a day to feel happy. However, I truly believe most guys on this forum actually care for your safety. Never get offended if someone does not agree with your riding. Just remind them that they are free to make the decision to ignore your post and move on.

Just goes to show the Busa is a do all machine.

 

[berryman]

Interesting.

I put this up in response to another thread of people WANTING to see wheelies.

and now all I get is a bunch of hate?

"this kids gunna die"

"writing you from heaven"

"nice gear"

god damnit its JUST A WHEELIE

It isn't hate...most of us don't want to see someone get hurt doing something stupid. You've only got 2 wheels on that bike brother....why would you want to just use one? WOW, only 3 weeks huh? Smart, real smart. We'll see that bike in a salvage yard near you. I've been riding for 17 years and I don't even do stuff like that. You'll change your tune when ya get hurt.
LOT's and LOT's of very safety concisions people in this community, and it doesn't look like your one of em and thats, ok.

It's a free country though...so have fun, and do what you got to do. I just hope your not trying for that elusive 12:00 wheelie... and go over and really get hurt.

 

[IG.]

I see this problem alot ie " the pogo effect"

when you are unsure of what your bike is going to do after you drop the clutch or pull back in a power wheelie your first reaction is to lay of the throttle, and by lay off some people close it all the way. very scary.

couple of pointers on how to avoid this.
1. similar to your Katana600, start slowly finding the throttle points where the front tire is coming off the ground 1 to 2 first.
2. after getting comfortable at this angle and speed, start shifting your weight further towards the back of the bike, it should come up another foot or so but you will know exactly how fast you are going and how many rpms you have left in front of you too smooth out that landing.
3. when learning wheelies it helps a bit to take some of the tire pressure out of the rear tire, this will give you a larger patch of tire to work with when you are up on one wheel and also will make the bike feel more solid when up as opposed to worrying about the side to side motion
4. get comfortable with that rear brake it is a great safety net and will help with overall control of yours wheelies.

the key to wheelies is to understand what your bike is going to and never panic, I see idiots on cbr600s all the time ripping up a wheelie and then bouncing it up and down, open to closed throttle, TERRIFYING to me. I have the ambulance on speed dial for people like this.

If you keep your bike at reasonable rpms, which for our torquey bikes it does not have to be that high at all, your not going to flip.

plan out your wheelie in your head, and when you say to yourself, ok i'm going to try and get this wheelie a bit higher, plan to be scared and plan what your going to do when that happens. don't wait for it to happen and do something dumb like pop it up pull in the clutch and slam the back brake....that will hurt.

disclaimer, unless you know what your doing, don't touch the clutch during wheelies, you have a lot more control over your bike when it is in gear

just know a simple shift of your weight and a little bit less throttle will bring you down nice and smooth.

good luck out there.

Thanks buddy. I am going on vacation, but will be rehearsing it in my head. it's time to get back on one wheel, at least for few seconds at a time.

 

[CarGoWOT]

badass dude!

 

[flombo13]

Nice Video

If I could, I most certainly would


but I can't ???