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Old May 5, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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catching idle

how long did it take everyone to catch idle? iv been trying to slow stunt for about 2 weeks now and i keep finding bp at like 13krpms... I know i need to clutch higher and stop with the brake but any more tips?

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Old May 5, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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i learnd to clutch it up and give it one constant amount of brake pressure, like i just mentaly knew it was enough to stop me from looping and just kept going back further and further till it slowed down... just keep solid pressure on the rear brake and apply alittle more n more throttle.
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Re: catching idle

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i learnd to clutch it up and give it one constant amount of brake pressure, like i just mentaly knew it was enough to stop me from looping and just kept going back further and further till it slowed down... just keep solid pressure on the rear brake and apply alittle more n more throttle.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Re: catching idle

You don't need to catch idle, find the balance first and get it high enough to run against the brake. Stop pumping the throttle. just clutch it, keep throttle as constant as possible and use the brake.

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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Re: catching idle

It took me forever to learn idle. Then someone watched me do it one day and saw what I was doing wrong. I was clutching it up and hitting the brake too early.

To catch idle, have your foot on the brake pedal. Dont apply pressure just make sure your foot it touching the pedal. Then roll about 1-2 mph and pull in the clutch. When you are slightly moving, dab the brake to make the bike stop. As soon as you do that, blip the gas and clutch it up. This will make you come up quick and high without gaining alot of speed. Clutch it up and dont hit the brake til you feel the idle pull you back. Keep practicing that and getting used to the idle pulling you. You are allowed to hit the brake when u feel the idle kick in. If you dont feel the idle blip the gas a bit and DONT touch the brake til you feel the idle. Hope this helps. Once I did this I was riding idle in 2 minutes.
Old May 5, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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Oh, and be smooth with the brake and gas. Hit the brake 1/2 as hard as you think you should. And dont KEEP pressure on the brake, this will make you bog the bike down and stall.
Old May 5, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Re: catching idle

Heres how I get it up to idle, I turn the rpms up to like 3g ,with the bike in first I sit there at complete stop with my foot holding the brake and clutch pulled in. Then just slip out the clutch and blip the throttle ,I always keep an eye on my front forks ,when there level im at B.p and the idle is carrying me along ,I gently press the rear brake constantly , but most of the time I dont need it. When the front wheel starts to fall I just blip the throttle. I use a 73 tooth ,and a little under 10 pds.. good luck hope this helps...
Old May 5, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Re: catching idle

were talking about learning idle, not being good at idle allready and getting on the idle.
Old May 5, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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were talking about learning idle, not being good at idle allready and getting on the idle.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Old May 6, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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Thanks a lot guys. I'll be hitting the lots later today or tomorrow (damn rain) and ill post up how I made out with the new advice!
Old May 6, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Re: catching idle

nikoli...what kind of work do you have done to that bike? this is kinda off-topic compared to the post, but im just curious. is it geared? pc111? nice bike bro!
Old May 6, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Old May 6, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Re: catching idle

Originally Posted by STICKYstunts
It took me forever to learn idle. Then someone watched me do it one day and saw what I was doing wrong. I was clutching it up and hitting the brake too early.

To catch idle, have your foot on the brake pedal. Dont apply pressure just make sure your foot it touching the pedal. Then roll about 1-2 mph and pull in the clutch. When you are slightly moving, dab the brake to make the bike stop. As soon as you do that, blip the gas and clutch it up. This will make you come up quick and high without gaining alot of speed. Clutch it up and dont hit the brake til you feel the idle pull you back. Keep practicing that and getting used to the idle pulling you. You are allowed to hit the brake when u feel the idle kick in. If you dont feel the idle blip the gas a bit and DONT touch the brake til you feel the idle. Hope this helps. Once I did this I was riding idle in 2 minutes.


that's damn good advice..... so i should just let the engine brake bring me back onto the idle???


as of right now, everytime i try idle, i'm either to low, or i blip it to much and go so far back that i just slow down and bogg out
Old May 6, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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Re: catching idle

nikoli, u def seem like u know what ur doing and talking about. im on an 06R6, my 3rd bike, with just a racefit slip on. (no money for anything else right now) obviously stock geared still and my question is; is it possible to bring it up like that from a stand still and then slow it down? im kinda a beginner when it comes to stuntin, and hesitant to do it with a new bike, but also curious at the same time. im not lookin to do crazy circles or anything like that, just a slow, high parkin lot wheelie that my friends can't do lol. i also know when i'm not ready to try a new trick, so don't worry about me doin somethin im not ready for yet. but my question is, is it possible on my bike, and how do i start to learn?
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Re: catching idle

o and 1 more thing, i can wheelie and stoppie quite well, so dont think im just tryin to jump into the world of wheelies with a 12 oclock parkin lot. haha
Old May 6, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Re: catching idle

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nikoli, u def seem like u know what ur doing and talking about. im on an 06R6, my 3rd bike, with just a racefit slip on. (no money for anything else right now) obviously stock geared still and my question is; is it possible to bring it up like that from a stand still and then slow it down? im kinda a beginner when it comes to stuntin, and hesitant to do it with a new bike, but also curious at the same time. im not lookin to do crazy circles or anything like that, just a slow, high parkin lot wheelie that my friends can't do lol. i also know when i'm not ready to try a new trick, so don't worry about me doin somethin im not ready for yet. but my question is, is it possible on my bike, and how do i start to learn?

that bike of yours will wheely like a banshee, just alot of clutch. but if your going for stand ups in 1st gear in parking lots, id deffently get a cage if I were you thoes new R6's are sweet for sure, where in NY do you live?
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carmel, in putnam county/ the bronx i have an apt in the bronx for college year round, and i live in carmel so im back n forth. now that its so nice out more in carmel, which is only about 45 minutes north, since there are much nicer roads to ride up here
Old May 6, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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carmel, in putnam county/ the bronx i have an apt in the bronx for college year round, and i live in carmel so im back n forth. now that its so nice out more in carmel, which is only about 45 minutes north, since there are much nicer roads to ride up here

even better roads more north than that! I live in toga which is near Albany
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Re: catching idle

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that's damn good advice..... so i should just let the engine brake bring me back onto the idle???


as of right now, everytime i try idle, i'm either to low, or i blip it to much and go so far back that i just slow down and bogg out
You should try to get to it right off of the clutch up. If you speed up and blip the throttle you have to blip it past balance point and gently touch the brake to slow it down. Easier to try to get it right off clutch up and blip one time to get there.



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