Wheelie How-to

**ASJ** · 07-11-2006, 08:40 PM

I'm not into doing wheelies, etc. But I thought this video was good that I found on google.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...cycles+wheelie

**MianoSM** · 07-11-2006, 09:03 PM

I thought the message was going to be....

Very Carefully. : )

**ASJ** · 07-11-2006, 09:08 PM

LOL... no I remember seeing people ask on this and other forums. This video is just well presented. I'd rather see people learn somewhat safely that just "winging" it...

**griffinzx10** · 07-11-2006, 09:13 PM

+1.... that is a good video

**LatinBusa** · 07-11-2006, 09:59 PM

That was a great video. I will be trying that on my bike. Thanks

**mosh69** · 07-12-2006, 01:31 AM

Not bad at all.
I've yet to consistently "Clutch it up". But I've got the first gear "Power wheelie" nailed pretty decent, so I guess I'm ready to "Move on to the next section".

LB, I wanna see it tomorrow night beotch!! Dawn says if you don't do it, ure gay!!

**Fictionnn** · 07-12-2006, 07:45 AM

Not to bad of a video but i find it kinda bad that they are promoting "power wheelies" -- SOOOOOO Dangerious.

Blip or Slip thats how its done

**ASJ** · 07-12-2006, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by fictionnn

Not to bad of a video but i find it kinda bad that they are promoting "power wheelies" -- SOOOOOO Dangerious.

Blip or Slip thats how its done

Why are they dangerous? Just curious...

**The_Jarhead** · 07-12-2006, 08:51 AM

I have to ask the same thing power wheelies are alot easier to control. It's way to easy to loop the bike when clutching it up especially if you are not use having the front up.

**Fictionnn** · 07-12-2006, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by ASJ

Why are they dangerous? Just curious...

a proper, "safe" wheelie is to be controled. When cracking the throttle wide open and just hoping the wheel comes off the ground the bike is NO WHERE NEAR control.

A proper wheelie is to be done with torque (bliping the throttle or slipping the clutch) NOT horsepower (which is what you are using in a power wheelie). Not to mention running out a gear can cause the front end to slam into the ground.

The best way to go about when learning is to stay within 30 - 50 mph (max) when just powering it up most times the wheel wont leave the ground untill 50 mph then next thing you know wobble wobble wobble SLAM!!!!

Granted when under heavy acceleration a wheelie can and will happen but it should be kept to a minimum (not encouraged)

Im not sure if i anwsered your question or not but there you go.

**Fictionnn** · 07-12-2006, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by The _Jarhead

I have to ask the same thing power wheelies are alot easier to control. It's way to easy to loop the bike when clutching it up especially if you are not use having the front up.

They seem easy to control but believe me its harder to loop a bike than you think. It just feels like you are gonna loop but realisticly your front wheel is only about 2 feet of the ground.

Power wheelies are too unreliable and when at such RPM's the balance point is just about pointless cause if you can get there and hold it you are winding the hell out of your gears and you will need to shift. Problem with that is that when you shift it will throw you into your peak torque range and most likely that will cause you to loop.

Keep the RPM's low and you will stay in control.

**Scott982** · 07-12-2006, 10:03 AM

power wheelies are dangerous...When you are using all that power to bring it up and then when you hit balance point and the bike is just floating you are gonna loop... Clutching is way more consistant and when you clutch it up you go straight up to balance point (well depending how much you clutch it) and then you use the throttle and the rear brake to adjust from there. People are always scared to clutch but if you just start out little by little you will be comfortable in no time and doing standups staggered with your left foot on the passenger peg makes it alot easier also...

**MianoSM** · 07-12-2006, 10:06 AM

I like both wheels on the ground - but cool vid. : )

**ASJ** · 07-12-2006, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by MianoSM

I like both wheels on the ground - but cool vid. : )

I feel the same way... LOL

I posted mainly for others who i've seen ask.

**ASJ** · 07-12-2006, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by fictionnn

A proper wheelie is to be done with torque (bliping the throttle or slipping the clutch) NOT horsepower (which is what you are using in a power wheelie). Not to mention running out a gear can cause the front end to slam into the ground.

Can you explain to me what "blipping the throttle and slipping the clutch" is? I think I have a general idea, but never really had it expained...

**MianoSM** · 07-12-2006, 10:17 AM

You going to be setting up a Stunt 101 class Fictionnn?, cause I'd be interested in blipping my front end up the right way a couple times - the rest would just be spectator. : )

**RedlineJimmy** · 07-12-2006, 10:18 AM

I say we battle for miles like the old days before the parking lots

. My best was just over 3 miles. They were all done without the clutch too

. Who's game?

**mosh69** · 07-12-2006, 10:19 AM

The "Power wheelie" is basically the only wheelie I've done.
I've heard MANY different methods from many different guys.
Everybodies got their own method and style.
I'm actually doing alot more listening right now than talking, but I do have quite a bit of 1st gear experience and I've got 2 "loops", and the wrecked 929 to prove it.
I started doing the "Power wheelie cause it was the easiest "for me".
But i agree it is quite dangerous and quite tricky, I believe because 1st gear is so "torquey" and "short".
Which is whay I just got my 520 conversion done (2 teeath up in the rear, 1 down in the front).
From what I'm being told, my 2nd gear is now essentially 1st but w/a broader window and a bit less torque meaning easier to control.
I personally do not recommend searching for your "balance point" on a 1st gear "power wheelie". You do need to get high to find it, but 1st is just too unpredictable.
We'll see, I'm taking her out to St pete now.

**Scott982** · 07-12-2006, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by RedlineJimmy

I say we battle for miles like the old days before the parking lots

. My best was just over 3 miles. They were all done without the clutch too

. Who's game?

Im Game.....I remember the old bouncing it up on the highway going like 70 bouncing the shit out of it then riding it forever on the front pegs...lol................

**Fictionnn** · 07-12-2006, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by ASJ

Can you explain to me what "blipping the throttle and slipping the clutch" is? I think I have a general idea, but never really had it expained...

well essentialy a blip is when you get the bike up to the max torque range and hold steady on the throttle. when you are ready you roll hard on the gas for a SPLIT SECOND close it and then crack it open again. The basic mechanics of this is that when you close the throttle the front end compresses and when that happens you pull back on the bars and crack open the throttle again causing a "spring" effect pushing the front wheel in the air. Once it is up just use your throttle to control yourself.

Slipping is by far the smothest and safest way to wheelie. Basicly once again you get to the max torque range. Pull in the clutch and close the throttle. When you are ready you roll on the throttle and basicly dump the clutch causing a burst of power to the rear end and the front will come up. Depending on how much gas you give it will determine how quickly and how high the wheel with rise.

Just remember baby steps. If you are afraid to go higher DON'T.

The best tip anyone ever told me was to relax. When you are done doing the wheelie think about it for a second. If you cant remember everything that was going on AROUND you, you were doing it wrong and you need to chill. Stay calm and focus on the road ahead and everything else will come as a reflex.

Just remember doing a wheelie and riding a wheelie are completely diffrent. Understanding and knowing the diffrence will keep you safe.

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