Marat Kankadze Lessons: Stand
The «Stand» trick is a very spectacular transitional element in a trick combo.
You can go into the stand at any moment while doing a slow seated or standing wheelie. And if you learn to control the «stand» itself well, sometimes no one will even notice that you made a mistake in the wheelie and, instead of bailing out, went into the stand in style.
This trick is for intermediate stunt riders who have mastered the rear brake duplicator. Getting into the stand is fairly easy, but continuing on the rear wheel after jumping back onto the motorcycle will be quite hard. So, to start, ask your friends to help you stand the motorcycle on its rear wheel with the engine off and first gear engaged. You stand in the stand position with your feet wide apart and the brake duplicator squeezed. Learn to control your motorcycle well just standing in place, and take as much time as you need to understand how to hold the motorcycle not only with both hands but with just your left hand without losing control.
It's important to learn to lower the motorcycle onto two wheels without losing control. This can be done to either side: just let it start falling, for example forward and to the left, and immediately take two or three quick steps forward to the left of the motorcycle without letting go of the handlebar and the brake duplicator.
Next you can try going into the stand on the move while doing a slow wheelie. It's best in the position that is most comfortable for you; for example, if you do it standing on the seat, you need to slowly pass the balance point and, stepping onto the asphalt behind the motorcycle, stop it immediately by pulling the clutch and pressing the brake duplicator. If everything is done right, you will be in the «stand». It's important to keep your feet wide apart, otherwise you won't be able to hold the motorcycle.
What next? Of course, we greet the audience, hit the rev limiter, pushing the engine into the red zone for a couple of seconds, wave our right hand and celebrate! But the hardest part is ahead: you need to continue in style, and here you'll have to work a little.
Learn to jump back onto the seat or the rear pegs so that after the jump the motorcycle doesn't fall back or to the sides! The motorcycle should slowly start falling forward, and all you have to do is smoothly release the duplicator and the clutch in time. Of course, you'll have to balance desperately, because you're practically standing still, the wheels aren't turning yet, and the gyroscopic effect is zero. And if everything is done on time and correctly, you'll ride on on the rear wheel toward your new tricks and victories!
Learn this trick on a flat, empty lot, preferably without onlookers. You may have to drop your motorcycle more than once before everything works out properly. Follow my golden rule: protect your health, not the hardware! If you feel you need to let go of the motorcycle to stay safe yourself or to protect others, definitely do it! I hope my tips help you avoid unnecessary crashes and injuries. Don't forget to wear a full set of riding gear!
And remember: a sober head, hard training and courage will give you the result you want! Good luck!