A sad end to a wheelie story.

[steveindenmark]

This is just a reminder not to take those stupid chances.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090417/tuk-family-release-biker-stunt-video-dba1618.html

Steve

 

[reiobard]

a very good reminder and it is a good thing that the family is allowing his death to go on warning others going forward.

 

[Mississippi]

That is a sobering read. Thanks Steve.

 

[grumpy1luvs2eat]

This why I don't perform this manuver. Under no circunstances is a wheelie considered safe. The potential for disaster is ALWAYS there. I'm always sorry to hear about riders that get injured/die doing this. GRUMPY

 

[sconner]

I've been riding motorcycles of various types all my adult life. I can tell you one thing for certain. Riding wheelies is fun, but sooner or later you WILL go over. Thankfully, I learned my lesson years ago on my dirtbike. Much lower speeds and without cars to run over my stupid body.

 

[dean2287]

Respect your ride, people. Its not like pulling a wheelie in the park on your BMX. Know your limits.

 

[clockworkjon]

Pub + 500 people watching + 2 week old GSXR 1000 + wheelie = really bad idea

Sorry he had to die, but hopefully this will wake a few people up. At the very least I'm sure there are about 500 people who won't be doing a wheelie in the street any time soon.

 

[lazamus69]

heres a link to the film they created....


http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2382169.ece



So sad..

 

[FZ1inNH]

I too learned a LONG time ago. Totalled a CF750F Supersport doing the same stunt. I was lucky enough to walk away and not hit a car though. The bike was a total loss without insurance. This was the most expensive mistake in my life and I get a flashback every time I even consider trying a stunt like that again.

Now, out in the dirt on a dirt bike? Totally different.