How To Wheelie; Written Just For You

tigmaster · 08-21-2007, 05:52 AM

How to wheelie, everyone’s doing it but you. Well after numerous requests on how to wheelie I assume that an article of the art of wheeling is in order. First off just got to get it out there that wheeling is not just for show, but an actually useful skill to know. Many times I have found my doing whatever excessive speed across the flats only to spot a deep rut ahead. No time to brake, no time to swerve, I just pull up the front ride let the rear shock take all the hit. And remember, it just takes practice. I can remember tearing up both my friends and my yard practicing. We also would go to his aunt’s property and that is what we usually did there too. Just keep practicing; it is more helpful than anything I can write.

So I can give you a little information though. First off let’s talk a bit about the balance point of your bike. For most of you, it’s a lot higher than you think and you may be worried about going over backwards. So if you think you are gonna lose it, tap that rear brake. In fact, practice putting your bike down while in the air. Be comfortable with the rear brake and you will never go backwards off the bike. For the basic wheelie start out in 2nd gear. This usually is plenty of power with a fair amount of time until a shift is needed. Depending on the bike you may just be able to roll on some throttle and pull the bike up, otherwise pull in the clutch and rev it just a bit and aggressively let the clutch out. Once the front end pulls, its time to keep it going to the balance spot. If you don’t bring it up to the balance spot you will not have a long, solid wheelie. While wheeling, never twist the throttle abruptly, but instead roll it on and off gently. When its time for a shift, a lot of people shift without the clutch, which I don’t want to tell you to do but you can and it will make for an easier shift. Otherwise, if you care about your bike more than you do about looking cool then pull the clutch in, kick up, and let the clutch out fairly hard to counter the fact that your bike is falling away from the balance point. If done properly, your bike will just slightly drop. One more thing to remember, don’t just try and see how fast you can go while doing it, slowly twist the throttle up. Don’t worry you’ll got just as fast, just not as fast. See if you can understand that.

wr250f95 · 08-21-2007, 07:17 AM

you need to postion your body as well.

tigmaster · 08-21-2007, 04:40 PM

thats all with finding the balance point of your bike

DJQuik · 09-17-2007, 03:27 PM

thanks for the info! im gonna go out and keep trying....only if i had health insurance.........

08-21-2007, 05:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,530 iTrader: (1)	How To Wheelie; Written Just For You How to wheelie, everyone’s doing it but you. Well after numerous requests on how to wheelie I assume that an article of the art of wheeling is in order. First off just got to get it out there that wheeling is not just for show, but an actually useful skill to know. Many times I have found my doing whatever excessive speed across the flats only to spot a deep rut ahead. No time to brake, no time to swerve, I just pull up the front ride let the rear shock take all the hit. And remember, it just takes practice. I can remember tearing up both my friends and my yard practicing. We also would go to his aunt’s property and that is what we usually did there too. Just keep practicing; it is more helpful than anything I can write. So I can give you a little information though. First off let’s talk a bit about the balance point of your bike. For most of you, it’s a lot higher than you think and you may be worried about going over backwards. So if you think you are gonna lose it, tap that rear brake. In fact, practice putting your bike down while in the air. Be comfortable with the rear brake and you will never go backwards off the bike. For the basic wheelie start out in 2nd gear. This usually is plenty of power with a fair amount of time until a shift is needed. Depending on the bike you may just be able to roll on some throttle and pull the bike up, otherwise pull in the clutch and rev it just a bit and aggressively let the clutch out. Once the front end pulls, its time to keep it going to the balance spot. If you don’t bring it up to the balance spot you will not have a long, solid wheelie. While wheeling, never twist the throttle abruptly, but instead roll it on and off gently. When its time for a shift, a lot of people shift without the clutch, which I don’t want to tell you to do but you can and it will make for an easier shift. Otherwise, if you care about your bike more than you do about looking cool then pull the clutch in, kick up, and let the clutch out fairly hard to counter the fact that your bike is falling away from the balance point. If done properly, your bike will just slightly drop. One more thing to remember, don’t just try and see how fast you can go while doing it, slowly twist the throttle up. Don’t worry you’ll got just as fast, just not as fast. See if you can understand that. __________________ --'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

08-21-2007, 07:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,847 iTrader: (1)	you need to postion your body as well. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

08-21-2007, 04:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,530 iTrader: (1)	thats all with finding the balance point of your bike __________________ --'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

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