Hey all. I've actually come across this forum numerous times after searching on Google for various things...I think the one I kept coming back for was the wheelie tutorial. I don't really have any desire to stunt seriously, but I would like to improve my wheelie-ing abilities and be able to ride at balance point.

One of the reasons I joined is because I was going to ask if anyone was from Pittsburgh, and if they knew of a good/safe location to practice. I'm not a fan of the idea of trying to learn on the road. I'd much prefer a wide open, longer area, away from the public's view (and any police officers as well!). If anyone from Pittsburgh happens to see this, I'd appreciate it. And if there's a particular forum where that type of question belongs, I'd appreciate that feedback as well.

Thanks! Looking forward to learning wheelies!

 

Whats up man! I'm not from Pittsburgh but 40 miles southish Washington pa!
just joined recently, started stuntin in 06 had a nasty wreck, got out of riding in 08. And recently started again.
not sure of any areas down that way but I have a few spots up here in Washington.

 

Hey man, welcome to both of us I guess! What are you riding these days? I have a 2014 Ninja 1000, just moved up from a 2007 Yamaha FZ6. I don't actually have too much interest in stunting, would just like to be able to do a wheelie anytime I want and ride it out at balance point. Very little desire to do Endos or anything else though, but maybe some day. I know my sport/sport-touring Ninja isn't optimal for stunting, but it certainly has enough power to get the front end up.

I'm a little familiar with the Washington area. My brother went to school at W&J, and my dad works out that way, so I've been out there 10 times or so. Are there any areas that have little to no traffic, or a wide open warehouse area/parking lot where people wouldn't be watching (or calling the police) for practicing wheelies?