Going to start trying slower stuff just looking for some advice. Is it better to ride the brake a little then clutch it or clutch it then brake. Any other tips in general is appreciated. Thanks

 

I was told to ride the brake until you get the hang of it.

 

Yeah this is the same question I have... Because when I clutch it up its like I'm instantly going like 40 MPH... I can't seem to catch how the rest of you guys are pulling them up so slow and steady... and it just rocks back into position like it ain't ****.

 

i ride the brake while i clutch it up. I have an f4i with stock gearing and i can ride em at about 10mph.

 

OK... so how much pressure are you applying to the rear brake as you bring it up... On a scale of soft to medium to hard. And at what point during your wheelie are you applying it.

Seems like the moment I apply pressure it stops it from coming up and it falls back down.

 

Try and apply pressure AFTER you hit the balance point. Be careful, and try not to come off of the gas. My friends tell me to keep the throttle steady. Raise and lower the bike with the brake. It's all about trusting your back brake.

 

i have been putting about medium presure on my brake. Just enough to keep rolling without comming to a stop. I clutch it with that amount of pressure and make sure my foot is still riding the break when i get to my balance point. I would recommend riding it as you come up. if you clutch it too fast you might loose your footing on the pegs or jerk your throttle. i am doing them at about 10mph and i dont even turn my idle up. I am hoping to learn smooth throttle control this way. What ifference will bigger gearing make with slow stuff. I use stock gearing but im going with a 54 tooth in the rear. Does it make it easier to get it up or what? Im no pro i am curious too. I just dont wanna put my new sprockets on and go bust myself up.

 

i just went from-1+2 to -1+11 and it was a crazy diference. i basically moved a gear up from everything i did before. 1st turned into 2nd and 2nd to 3rd,.... it made the bike smoother in 3rd than it was before in 2nd. i feel like i can let the wheel drop more and still save it. i cant do real slow stuff yet, i can only rock out about 40ish but i can slow them down a little. ive only riden once with these gears so i will let you know tomorrow, im riding tonight so hopefully i dont give it too much and go straight over, almost did yesterday going to work

 

Getting the "pop" up to balance point take some practice and time. Gearing will help alot. All I can say is practice in a small spot. This will force you to get that pop up. If you are practicing in a larger spot, once lose BP, bring it down and practice bringing back up again. When I start all my slow stuff I am alost at a complete stop when I clutch it up.
Hope this helps.
Wear your gear and post updates.

 

i practice in a church parking lot and i have about 300 ft straights to do slow stuff so im learning to pop it up pretty quick so i can ride them slow the whole way.

 

QUOTE:When I start all my slow stuff I am alost at a complete stop when I clutch it up.


This makes a big difference!! Practice in a small area!! It makes you work harder at gettin up quick and gettin control. Come to a near stop, clutch it up to bp or right past , THEN grab the brake just enough to smooth it out. Idle turned up also makes the difference. Just takes practice. GOOD LUCK

 

practicing on the dirt bike seemed to help me use to back brake.

 

Dirtbikes and 4 wheelers both are a good way to learn brake control. That is definately the key.

 

What about tire pressure with slow stuff, are you guys messing with that?

 

HAHA late response, but.. tire pressure is really personal preference. 6-15 bls. just depends on what your doing. lower the pressure, the easier it is to get sh#t smooth.

 

im working on slow **** too..i need to learn brake control