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turtlemann14 · 05-04-2008, 07:37 AM

you shouldn't have to really pop the clutch in second... if you can preload the suspension enough it should come right up once you are in the power band

tigmaster · 05-04-2008, 08:14 AM

Using the clutch is much more controlled though. I would recommend it. Really, you should work on standing. It is much more controllable. Your shifting technique is perfectly fine for wheelies, that is how it is done. My personal technique is standing. I will idle along in 3rd gear usually and just blip the throttle while just pulling up a bit. However, I have a CRF450R so wheelies are easy to get up. You would think that a bigger bike would be harder to control but it is so easy and you can ride wheelies on this bike until you run out of room. Hey, I'm not a big guy either, 130lbs but I take whatever it throws at me. Like I said, try standing or try clutching out a little more gently. It just takes practice but it sounds like you have gotten pretty far. And of course we all crash. I have personally watched my rear fender fold up to my seat and still be fine. The biggest part I have ever broken is a brake lever.

tjscott2012 · 05-04-2008, 08:15 AM

yes, try this in first gear, just to see how it works for you
1 pick a spot on the back of the seat you feel comfortable
2 give a rev, let off to where if you pin it, you land in the powerband
3 pull back, and pin it at the same time, it should do a nice little wheelie
4 now practice in all other gears

tigmaster · 05-04-2008, 06:34 PM

He already has the getting it up done. He is just trying to get the the super fast wheelies down.

allangee · 05-05-2008, 02:45 PM

Speaking as someone who still thinks the most important jump is the one you take OFF your bike just before it hits an immoveable object... it's basically practice to nail the technique, and then practice until the technique becomes second nature. Start small, get bigger as you get comfortable.

We're starting our kids on jumps this summer. We have some little pit bike sized jumps and a small double. Once they're comfortable on the singles, we'll move over to the double. They'll start hitting it at an angle, so they'll actually jump to the side of the second jump. Once they're confident that they can clear the gap, they'll take it straight on. Beats them trying to guess and nailing the uphill side while riding downhill.

tigmaster · 05-05-2008, 02:59 PM

Man, wheelies save lives for sure. There have been so many times where I am blasting along to spot a square-out ditch that would destroy me if my front tire hit it. I slam the gas and get the front tire way up and ready for the hard rebound of the rear shock. Wheelies save lives.

tjscott2012 · 05-05-2008, 03:12 PM

i could never do 3-5 gear wheelies

JThompson · 05-05-2008, 03:21 PM

Something that is good to learn how to do

tjscott2012 · 05-05-2008, 03:24 PM

how?????????

JThompson · 05-05-2008, 03:28 PM

Practice makes perfect. Should have the power to get the bike off the ground in 2 - 4th. Come to think about it there was a long straight away on a track we used to ride on... You would come out of the corner hard hooking up and through all gears you would be on the back wheel... Should be fairly simple on your 125 if you riding it in the power zone all the time. Lean back get on the gas. Dont be shifting to early now and keep it in the high rpm range at all times.

05-04-2008, 07:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,693	you shouldn't have to really pop the clutch in second... if you can preload the suspension enough it should come right up once you are in the power band __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Kawasaki z1 900 1973 rake extended, big bore block 1127cc, carbs, straight pipe exhaust, coils, and new paint job Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

05-04-2008, 08:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,229	Using the clutch is much more controlled though. I would recommend it. Really, you should work on standing. It is much more controllable. Your shifting technique is perfectly fine for wheelies, that is how it is done. My personal technique is standing. I will idle along in 3rd gear usually and just blip the throttle while just pulling up a bit. However, I have a CRF450R so wheelies are easy to get up. You would think that a bigger bike would be harder to control but it is so easy and you can ride wheelies on this bike until you run out of room. Hey, I'm not a big guy either, 130lbs but I take whatever it throws at me. Like I said, try standing or try clutching out a little more gently. It just takes practice but it sounds like you have gotten pretty far. And of course we all crash. I have personally watched my rear fender fold up to my seat and still be fine. The biggest part I have ever broken is a brake lever. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

05-04-2008, 08:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,197	yes, try this in first gear, just to see how it works for you 1 pick a spot on the back of the seat you feel comfortable 2 give a rev, let off to where if you pin it, you land in the powerband 3 pull back, and pin it at the same time, it should do a nice little wheelie 4 now practice in all other gears __________________ This is my signature. Its awesome

05-04-2008, 06:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,229	He already has the getting it up done. He is just trying to get the the super fast wheelies down. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

05-05-2008, 02:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
allangee C Rider Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 28	Speaking as someone who still thinks the most important jump is the one you take OFF your bike just before it hits an immoveable object... it's basically practice to nail the technique, and then practice until the technique becomes second nature. Start small, get bigger as you get comfortable. We're starting our kids on jumps this summer. We have some little pit bike sized jumps and a small double. Once they're comfortable on the singles, we'll move over to the double. They'll start hitting it at an angle, so they'll actually jump to the side of the second jump. Once they're confident that they can clear the gap, they'll take it straight on. Beats them trying to guess and nailing the uphill side while riding downhill. __________________ On our way to becoming the Internet's biggest collection of dirt bike and motocross shirts (and stuff). Wear it like you ride it!

05-05-2008, 02:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,229	Man, wheelies save lives for sure. There have been so many times where I am blasting along to spot a square-out ditch that would destroy me if my front tire hit it. I slam the gas and get the front tire way up and ready for the hard rebound of the rear shock. Wheelies save lives. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

05-05-2008, 03:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,197	i could never do 3-5 gear wheelies __________________ This is my signature. Its awesome

05-05-2008, 03:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
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05-05-2008, 03:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,197	how????????? __________________ This is my signature. Its awesome

05-05-2008, 03:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,614	Practice makes perfect. Should have the power to get the bike off the ground in 2 - 4th. Come to think about it there was a long straight away on a track we used to ride on... You would come out of the corner hard hooking up and through all gears you would be on the back wheel... Should be fairly simple on your 125 if you riding it in the power zone all the time. Lean back get on the gas. Dont be shifting to early now and keep it in the high rpm range at all times. __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

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