Wheelie Practice on Yamaha R6

[mackychris24]

so if a no on the R6 how about the Kawasaki 650R or then the Yamaha FZ6R?? and what brand is the GXX-R's 600

[mackychris24]

so if a no on the R6 how about the Kawasaki 650R?? and what brand is the GXX-R's 600

[mackychris24]

is this a good beginner bike?

[bubbyj]

@mackychris24 No.  They are extremely uncomfortable and very powerful for a 600. Especially the newer ones (2008-2010). They are literally track ready and meant for pure performance. Don't expect to go on long trips ever without taking lots and lots of breaks to relieve your back and wrists. That being said, I will NEVER own a bike that is not an R6. I recently traded in my 03 for an 09. GXX-R's 600 are better suited for beginners. Softer suspension and more upright riding position.

[boysinblack]

sweet

[Brandnameslounge]

nice job ..try sitting back a little more and clutch it around 5500rpm and try to hold it

[shawn8l2]

@Brandnameslounge when you say clutch it, do you mean hold in the clutch and let the rpm's rise to 5000rpm and then letting go and putting all the power into the rear tire, sorry im new to this.

[cal64us]

@shawn8l2

To clutch it up in second gear go about 30 mph, pull in the clutch and rev the motor (around 10-13k), slip the clutch out quickly as the rpm's are climbing. The front wheel will/should come off the ground and you can ride it out according to your comfort level from there. Always cover the rear brake too. The first few dozen times you learn to get it up, jab the rear brake when it's up to put it down. I'm not responsible if you mess up. They are risky.