I did a wheelie on my 1800 Goldwing today. I was stopped, 1st in line, at a red light. When the light turned green I leisurely entered the intersection which had buildings on all corners. Just as I entered the intersection, I heard a siren and looked to my left and saw an ambulance approaching code 3. By now I was in already in his lane (even though I had the green light) so I gave 'er all she's got and got about a foot of air under the front tire. I may have to work on my sustained wheelies (or maybe not). Ride safe.
Have only done something similar to that once, circumstances aside, it surprised the heck out of me. I used to think I could do all kinds of stuff like that but have since learned that falling down hurts and chrome is expensive. So I don't intentionally get too adventurous. I just enjoy the ride, every trip is an adventure.
This past early summer, I bought my Valkyrie trike. Was telling a fellow member of our group about it and the first question was, "Well, will it wheelie?". I honestly don't know, don't think so but, it should have more "hook up" with those two wide rear tires. Haven't tried and don't think I will.
Kind of back to that falling down and chrome attitude.
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