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Old 11-09-2009, 10:56 AM
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Had never tried before and was bored between rides sunday... So started messing around trying it... And all i have to say is it made me feel like one uncoordinated mother ******... I think one time i got maybe 10 feet before i busted it lol Guess i will keep trying cause it was pretty fun to crash over and over... Anyone else have any pictures? I cant wait to do it while in a wheelie
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Old 11-09-2009, 10:59 AM
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you need rear axle pegs and you start from sitting in the bars , then it's easy ....
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:02 AM
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i just reread your first post , you dont need axle pegs just to ride around like that but for wheelies it makes it alot easier but definitely sit on your bars either way
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:06 AM
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I've tried a couple times and I'm thinking it's not for me
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:14 AM
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Re: Switchback!
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i just reread your first post , you dont need axle pegs just to ride around like that but for wheelies it makes it alot easier but definitely sit on your bars either way
Put your glasses on old man i have rear pegs But thanks! i will try it on the bars and pegs
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:16 AM
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I've tried a couple times and I'm thinking it's not for me
Lol i know the feeling man... This makes wheelies feel like walking So many things felt not right when i was trying it and i am betting 80% of my problem is a mental block if not more..
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:32 AM
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for just riding around put the 50 in second gear so it's not as torquey and sit on the bars , cover the front brake and just go slow
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:36 AM
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for just riding around put the 50 in second gear so it's not as torquey and sit on the bars , cover the front brake and just go slow
Cool I will give it another shot tonight Thanks again OMR
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add the pegs and a hand brake and start pulling them up.


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Old 11-09-2009, 01:53 PM
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Re: Switchback!
Originally Posted by old man roger
you need rear axle pegs and you start from sitting in the bars , then it's easy ....
Have you tried to stand backwards on the front axle pegs, riding off the front end of the bike?
Thats hecka harder i think.
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Old 11-09-2009, 03:09 PM
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Re: Switchback!
Most importantly, learn something from this video and Brad's pics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdxtH...e=channel_page

WEAR A HELMET!!!! Notice the twitching at the end... Not cool...
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Old 11-09-2009, 03:39 PM
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Re: Switchback!
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Most importantly, learn something from this video and Brad's pics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdxtH...e=channel_page

WEAR A HELMET!!!! Notice the twitching at the end... Not cool...
Ouch..
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Re: Switchback!
One other suggestion when attempting the switchback stuff. Make sure all other riders know not to ride in your path. I rolled up into a wheelie once and road right into the side of some poor ******. Ended up smashing the **** out of him and falling on my head.
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Re: Switchback!
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One other suggestion when attempting the switchback stuff. Make sure all other riders know not to ride in your path. I rolled up into a wheelie once and road right into the side of some poor ******. Ended up smashing the **** out of him and falling on my head.

LOL!!! Yeah, but I bet you had a helmet on though....
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Old 11-09-2009, 05:07 PM
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Re: Switchback!
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LOL!!! Yeah, but I bet you had a helmet on though....

At the time, yes. In the beginning i never wore them. Then i saw a few horrible incidents even at low speed and now i never ride with out one.

Ive never ridden a big bike with out one. That just seems stupid even if your not doing anything stupid. ya know?
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At the time, yes. In the beginning i never wore them. Then i saw a few horrible incidents even at low speed and now i never ride with out one.

Ive never ridden a big bike with out one. That just seems stupid even if your not doing anything stupid. ya know?

So very true. I guess I should probably wear one when trying to do a Christ. Or dropping from uni to high chair...
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Re: Switchback!
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Have you tried to stand backwards on the front axle pegs, riding off the front end of the bike?
Thats hecka harder i think.
never tried front pegs , dont really see how you would steer the bike
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and yes always wear a helmet , i cracked the Styrofoam in my helmet from a crash at a dead stop , wasnt moving at all and my pant leg got cought on the heal guard ....
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Stupid heal guard
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Re: Switchback!
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Stupid heal guard
yup and im convinced i would have cracked my skull had i not been wearing that helmet , it blew the vents right off the back of the helmet and like i said before it cracked the Styrofoam inside the helmet right down the middle in two pieces
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