I agree with that. I have a 01 gsxr 600 and when I was learning how to wheelie I used to clutch it up in 1st then when i got high enoughI shifted into 2nd and kept on going. The bad thing is that when you arn't high enough in 1st and you shift gears, 2nd gear pop's out and it goes into neutral. I did this enough that eventually I couldn't even ride in 2nd gear because it would just slip out on even the slightest throttle. I just now got it fixed and it wasn't cheap.

 

Well, it may be page 9 and all, but goddamn that was a great how-to. I just need to get the ***** to stop powering it up and start clutching. Pics will be posted when i finally do... Mike

 

take your time, you dont wanna rush in and make your bike a crunchy piece right off the bat do you?

 

make sure you're comfortable.. and start slow. Don't just whack the throttle and dump the clutch. Better to learn slowly and still be able to stunt then try and go fast and be laid up for weeks unable to ride...

 

That was the best thing on wheelies I have read yet, I think I have the ***** to try now thanks man!!!!!

 

Really good info.. Ive been trying to do wheelies for 2 seasons now, and all that info would have been great to know back when I started.. I have posted it on my web forum. www.denversportriders.com I made sure to give you some recognition for for it

 

Does any one how to pull whellies on dirt bikes (250)

 

It's pretty much the same deal. You're workin with a little less power but a dirt bike has a lot less weight. Plus learning on a dirtbike will be great versus learnin on a street bike. Cheaper to fix, less painful when you wreck (sometimes) I would suggest 1st gear... get goin on a steady roll, and clutch it up. Still need to cover the rear brake, A DB will still jump up on you pretty quick. Read through F4irider's write up on the first page and do it just like that. Shouldn't be any different. Good luck and be safe!

 

Some good *** info thanx bro..
No more power wheelies......

:YEAH

 

Good write up, thanxs. M

 

Hey thanks for the info. i live in lafayette indiana and there aren't that many girl riders yet,we are startin to get more.there is one chic that kicks *** here hopefully i can be like that too. i have a ninja 250 right now, i really want to do wheelies but i haven't got any ***** yet. There have been a few that has passed away and i don't want to add to that. Thanks for the info it will help me a lot, that is once it warms up here and it decent enough to ride. Thanks

 

thanx 4 ur help

 

IN regards to a ex 250 being able to clutch up in first gear it can be done on a stock 250 u have to release the clutch ata real high RPM though almost if not red line....

 

Thanks for the right up, f4rider. I can finally get some halfway decent wheelies now!

 

wheelies are fun !! Great advice .. not fun when you land hard and crack your front fender though .. doh!!!

 

well i havent read the whole thing but i wanted to say ebfore i forget what i have to say.... isn't it a possiblity for your passenger pegs to fold back causing you to fall off?? ... anyway back to reading

 

okay finished reading, that is the best wheelie material i have read, and i read alot. I havent really tried it yet because this is only my first season and im more into leaning and other skills. After i can launch my bike as if i was on a drag strip this write up will be my bible.. the most informative part in my opinion was why clutch > power. I have one question, Why do you have ur tire pressure between 15-20?

 

with less pressure there is a greater contact patch between the wheel and the ground = the tire will hook up better. It also helps to give you a little more stability.

 

I've heard of it happening, but it's never happened to me and i haven't done anything to my passenger pegs. The best advise i've heard regarding this is to wrap the hinge of the passenger peg, where it folds back, with duct tape. This way it will fold back from crashing, but not from standing on it.

 

I just want to let you guys know that I found all of this information EXTREMELY helpful and SL made a wheelier out of me! Myself and my friend today were out practicing for a good 2 to 2 1/2 hours just on wheelies. Very fun and lots of practice. It was a little hard finding a good clear, open, no-traffic spot, but we eventually found a great spot and we got our wheelies on! I have a 2005 Suzuki SV650S and I'm learning by starting at around 7-10 mph and then revving to about 7500-8k rpm(I'm doing it step #2 way because I think it is more consistent and safe that way). Maybe when I get really good I will start doing it like step #1 suggests. I also stiffened up my rear shock a little bit to help bring it up a little better. All in all I'm gonna practice some more tomorrow, will let you guys know how it goes