posted April 21, 2008 04:15 AM
Power Wheelies Howdy,
If you do power wheelies and you keep the bike rolling on one wheel for prolonged time, does the position affect the lubrication of the engine?
Thanks & Regards,
David
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Feel the need for SPEED2007 ZX-14 Black with Red Flames (Helibars, Sliders, Yoshimura TRC Ti 4-2 Slip Ons, Fender Eliminator, Zero Gravity SR Windscreen, Custom Heel Guards , Speedohealer V4, Pazzo Levers -soon to come: Flies out / PCV w/A/T kit and later 16T sprocket)1990 Honda Steed (Japan model same as Shadow)1993 Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500 (gone as I trade it in for the ZX-14)Santiago, Chile, South America
posted April 21, 2008 07:12 PM
Yes, long wheelies starve the engine of oil. My buddy's engine on his 929 is a POS because he wheelies so much it leaks oil sometimes. Unless you're a stunter there's no need to ride a long wheelie. You'll be fine for about 1/4mile of a wheelie, I'm sure, w/out any problems.
posted April 22, 2008 04:09 AM
Thanks Nick, I'm still not into the stunting stuff and I do not pretend to become a stunter, but it's good to know from the experts in case it might happen. Ya'know after seeing Ghostrider wheelie videos I might want to give it a try someday.
KawaB, you're right... but my "prays" were answered and you two guys showed up with good answers.
Thanks & Best Regards,
David
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Feel the need for SPEED2007 ZX-14 Black with Red Flames (Helibars, Sliders, Yoshimura TRC Ti 4-2 Slip Ons, Fender Eliminator, Zero Gravity SR Windscreen, Custom Heel Guards , Speedohealer V4, Pazzo Levers -soon to come: Flies out / PCV w/A/T kit and later 16T sprocket)1990 Honda Steed (Japan model same as Shadow)1993 Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500 (gone as I trade it in for the ZX-14)Santiago, Chile, South America
posted April 23, 2008 01:06 PM
I'm no expert (mechanic or stunter) but I've heard you can overfill with about 1/2 quart of oil to help reduce any problems from riding long wheelies.
Just a thought...
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posted April 23, 2008 05:15 PM
If (any) engine is overfilled and the crank can reach the oil - not good.
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posted April 25, 2008 04:34 AM
Thanks again guys, I guess short wheelies (less than 1/4 mile) won't hurt my Baby's heart. I will definitively leave those for the time I get a good damper (better safe than sorry).
Best Regards,
David
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Feel the need for SPEED2007 ZX-14 Black with Red Flames (Helibars, Sliders, Yoshimura TRC Ti 4-2 Slip Ons, Fender Eliminator, Zero Gravity SR Windscreen, Custom Heel Guards , Speedohealer V4, Pazzo Levers -soon to come: Flies out / PCV w/A/T kit and later 16T sprocket)1990 Honda Steed (Japan model same as Shadow)1993 Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500 (gone as I trade it in for the ZX-14)Santiago, Chile, South America
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posted April 21, 2008 04:15 PM
I think we have mostly draggers here, keeping the front end down.
