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However - if you go too far and of the back of your bike - the
consequences can not only hurt but also cost big bucks.
Please note - you should always wear correct safety gear when
performing wheel stands. We take no responsibility whatsoever
for you and your machine. We have no idea of your capabilities.
This can be dangerous and should only be performed in a safe area.
This can also be illegal. Do not break the law.
Step 1. Get to know your bike well. Once you have mastered the
basics of riding it and are confident in your abilities it is
time to push the envelope a bit.
Make sure you know how to use your back brake extremely well.
This is the difference between success and disaster.
You need to be able to put the back brake on when your front
wheel is up so that you can bring the front wheel back down if
required.
So practice skidding your real wheel and sliding out and becoming
comfortable with using your back brake. This is a MUST.
Once you have mastered this - then you can start trying to perform
a wheel stand.
Sit to the rear of your bike as far as you can. You can do this
at a really slow pace to start with.
Just pop the throttle and the front wheel should pop up a little
bit. You can get the fell of the power by the amount you pop the
throttle on and off.
As you get use to it - then give it a bit more. Get the front
wheel half way up - and then hit the back brake. This will get
you confident in using the back brake to bring the front down
should you go too far.
Once you have mastered this - do it many times so you are confident
- then you can progress to lifting the front wheel even higher.
Eventually you should be able to ride along with the front wheel
in the air and use the back brake to control its height.
Remember - practice makes perfect. If you go over the back -
it will hurt - so make sure you are ready for this and be prepared
to take the fall. Also - your bike could be damaged doing this.
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