In the biker environment, riding a motorcycle with the rear wheel up is called a stoppie. There are many options for performing this trick. The basic version of this trick is called a rolling stop.
It is necessary
Motorcycle
Instructions
Step 1
To lift the rear wheel, take a position on the motorcycle exactly in the center, look forward, keep your shoulders straight, and tense your arms. Strive to maintain balance at all times. Shifting your weight in a forward jerk, lift the rear wheel. Keep your body straight from start to finish while doing the stop. Any unnecessary movement will affect the handling of the motorcycle.
Step 2
Apply the front brake firmly at first - about 80% of maximum. When the rear wheel is off the ground, gradually reduce the pressure on the brake lever. When you approach the balance point, release the brake. The longer the brake lever is pressed, the higher the rear wheel will lift.
Step 3
It is very important to correctly shift your body weight forward while loading the front wheel. Start moving in the middle of the saddle. Move your shoulders forward and up, while sliding forward along the saddle, closer to the gas tank. Move forward until you almost stop sitting in the saddle. Keep your body as straight as possible. Keep your arms and elbows straight or the motorcycle may tilt.
Step 4
The moment you feel the approach to the point of balance, do not try to go up or down. Don't worry if you can't get to the 8-10 degree balance point. But don't turn over! In order to increase the driving range with the rear wheel raised, use the brake as little as possible. When doing stoppies, try not to think about driving a motorcycle. Keep your arms straight, sit upright. Consideration should be given to handling when the front wheel range is significantly increased.
Step 5
The difference between a 50-meter and 200-meter stoppie lies only in the handling of the motorcycle. The main control method when performing a stop is counter-steering. That is, to turn right, you must press the right handlebar and the motorcycle will turn right. The higher the lift of the rear wheel, the easier the motorcycle is to drive.
Step 6
Keep your body level when lowering the rear wheel. Apply the rear brake before lowering the rear wheel. This will lock the rear chain into place and allow you to land without a hard and loud impact.
Step 7
Additional motorcycle adjustments are usually not required to perform a stopie. However, make sure that the springs are sufficiently preloaded and the damping is compressed. It is better to lower the pressure in the front tire to 1.7-1.8 atm. Brakes must be equipped with reinforced hoses and preferably Ferrodo pads. Check the braking system as often as possible if you do this trick regularly. Expand the front clips wider - this will increase ease of control and convenience of stopping. A steering damper is a must - it's a safety issue!
Step 8
When starting to learn stop, do not apply the front brake suddenly. The brake should be applied first quickly and then slowly and smoothly. As soon as the pads start to brake, stand up slightly and apply a little brake. This will feel some lift in the rear wheel. Gradually increase the rear wheel lift over time. Avoid applying sudden brakes. When the wheel is raised, gradually release the pressure on the brake. Focusing on the sense of balance and changing the braking force, learn to go to the point of balance.
Step 9
If you feel that you have passed the balance point, nothing can help you to correct the situation. In theory, at this point, you can engage the clutch and step on the gas. The gyroscopic moment of the rear wheel should bring the motorcycle back. But in practice, passing the balance point, everything is turned over.
