First Clutch Up

This is a discussion on First Clutch Up within the Stunting forums, part of the ZX6R Forum category; I dunno about you guys, but when I started learning wheelies, I went to a parking lot and practiced, practiced, practiced. I found that trying ...

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Old 02-17-2012, 11:38 AM   #31
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I dunno about you guys, but when I started learning wheelies, I went to a parking lot and practiced, practiced, practiced. I found that trying staggered standups was a lot easier and felt safer for me. It felt safer because I could actually see how high the front wheel came off the ground instead of sitdowns where you think you're 12'ving and you're nowhere near.

I started practicing clutch ups from almost a standstill so that if I fell, it wasn't so quick. I'd typically clutch up while going like 6-10 mph. The lift up is predictable but it DOES come up a lil quick. But I guess everyone has their methods and feel safer doing them different ways.

Then again, what do I know? I looped a wheelie a few years ago. Straight up and hit the tail. Forgot all about the rear brake and bailed. I felt bad for my bike with it's broken front rim.
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Old 02-17-2012, 11:45 AM   #32
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Its really light actually! Its all aluminum so it weighs less then my normal keys

I have the LED insert and yes it does take up a spot, if you live in a dark area I guess its worth it but I dont use it much because its not too bright. I only got it because I love anything with an LED (Yes I have a problem lol)

No worries, ask away! I'll take pics a little later, maybe even do a write up for it
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Old 02-17-2012, 11:57 AM   #33
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Its really light actually! Its all aluminum so it weighs less then my normal keys

I have the LED insert and yes it does take up a spot, if you live in a dark area I guess its worth it but I dont use it much because its not too bright. I only got it because I love anything with an LED (Yes I have a problem lol)

No worries, ask away! I'll take pics a little later, maybe even do a write up for it
Hell yeah! Sounds awesome!
I was thinking id use the led light for finding the right hole lol

What about the keys? Im guessing they come as blanks since you have to cover the teeth up with tape when sending them the pictures.

One last thing lol Can you remove the insert from the keyport?
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Old 02-17-2012, 11:59 AM   #34
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Its really light actually! Its all aluminum so it weighs less then my normal keys

I have the LED insert and yes it does take up a spot, if you live in a dark area I guess its worth it but I dont use it much because its not too bright. I only got it because I love anything with an LED (Yes I have a problem lol)

No worries, ask away! I'll take pics a little later, maybe even do a write up for it
I'm BARELY coming around to find out what that thing was on your bike and HOLY SHIT!! It's incredible!! I'm definitely going to order one now!!! Maybe we can get a discount from KeyPort if we all order some!!
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Hell yeah! Sounds awesome!
I was thinking id use the led light for finding the right hole lol

What about the keys? Im guessing they come as blanks since you have to cover the teeth up with tape when sending them the pictures.

One last thing lol Can you remove the insert from the keyport?
Lol thats actually the best use ive found for it! Trying to take the passenger seat off is 100 times better with the LED

Nope there not blanks, you just take pics of the keys (fuck the tape shit lol) and they cut them and send them to you! I just ordered 3 more 2 days ago, they shipped them in under 24 hours

Yes you can remove anything







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Old 02-17-2012, 02:39 PM   #36
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when you guys talk about "dropping" the clutch, are you just letting it out quickly, or full blown dropping it (hand completely removed from clutch, let the spring tension slam it)? I can't really tell from kevin's video.
no no no ...like a really fast "feather"...

Man i am so excited so many people are learning wheelies with me...

I deleted my youtube account which deleted my wheelie videos which sucks because they were my 2nd day practicing and you can see (could see) baby steps at first.

Please make videos if possible so we can all watch each other . As soon as i get my bike bike and a rear tire and a damn way to make some more videos (wife has everything) i will be posting my progress.
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no no no ...like a really fast "feather"...

Man i am so excited so many people are learning wheelies with me...

I deleted my youtube account which deleted my wheelie videos which sucks because they were my 2nd day practicing and you can see (could see) baby steps at first.

Please make videos if possible so we can all watch each other . As soon as i get my bike bike and a rear tire and a damn way to make some more videos (wife has everything) i will be posting my progress.
thats what I thought, but hadn't been able to get it to pop. Then reading the word drop got me thinking that I was going at it wrong, but i sure as hell wasn't about to go try it. Thanks for the clarification.
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thats what i thought, but hadn't been able to get it to pop. Then reading the word drop got me thinking that i was going at it wrong, but i sure as hell wasn't about to go try it. Thanks for the clarification.
it will come soon just keep tryin over and over and over and within a few days you will have popped a tiny wheelie and that will be your starting point ... Its an awesome feeling !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make some vids if u can practicing , even if you are not gettin it up and we will try and help you


anyone making vids dont be ashamed or feel stupid , when you are learning everyone go's through the exact same thing !
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THUG in a few days when I get my new rear tire on I'll make a vid of my really shitty wheelies haha. I'll get an angle where you can see the front tire as well as the regular helmet cam
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