Wheelies

[Marcus]

Can someone talk me through wheelies?
i dont know if its just my bike or what.
i have a 33bhp 2 stroke
and my wheelies only come off the ground like a small small bit
im riding around 4k revs my powerband is at 7k
then i rev it as hard as i can and pull the clutch in and quickly release?
if this is the incorrect way can someone tell me so i dont look like a tit xD

 

[Lurch]

Look like a bigger tit if you over do it.

Get used to the bike, learn where the power is and learn the rear brake. Wheeling comes last on your list of things to do on a bike.

 

[Marcus]

Look like a bigger tit if you over do it.

Get used to the bike, learn where the power is and learn the rear brake. Wheeling comes last on your list of things to do on a bike.

thats true but if i do, one i wanna know im doing it right and not wrong you know? i dont rush just wanna get technique right

 

[dandoolittle]

Try standing up on the rear pegs, then do it

 

[Artopure]

There are tons of videos on youtube on how to wheelie. That would probably be your best option on learning.

I don't really do wheelies due to Florida being very strict, but I plan to practice more in the summer. From what I've learned is that you need to find the sweet spot for the rpm. Pull in clutch, Rev, Release. Each time rev it slightly more until you get the desired height (Don't over do it). But make sure you are covering the rear brake, and try to avoid chopping the throttle.

 

[Lurch]

Look up the costs of plastics and levers and knees, stuff you'll need to replace when you break it

 

[Marcus]

There are tons of videos on youtube on how to wheelie. That would probably be your best option on learning.

I don't really do wheelies due to Florida being very strict, but I plan to practice more in the summer. From what I've learned is that you need to find the sweet spot for the rpm. Pull in clutch, Rev, Release. Each time rev it slightly more until you get the desired height (Don't over do it). But make sure you are covering the rear brake, and try to avoid chopping the throttle.

thanks man that was helpful ill check some videos on it

 

[Thr1ll]

Look up the costs of plastics and levers and knees, stuff you'll need to replace when you break it

I know from experience that a "new" arm costs $135,000... so best to be careful, as everybody said.. don't over do it.

 

[nickcurtis]

watch loads of videos on youtube there are some fantastic ones. i like to pop the clutch with one finger i find it easier but I'm no expert. cost of plastic and parts can be really expensive, thats whats stopping me from really trying

 

[SwissMotard]

Buy a Street Triple. Then you have the opposite problem of figuring out how to keep the front wheel down

 

[mykb93]

I think you need to chrome the frame, add a full cage to it, take your plates off along with all the plastics, use zip ties to hold a flashlight on the front as a headlight. Then you need to change your gearing to -1/+18... don't worry about your rev limiter. it's just a suggestion. Then follow the steps you have listed above. You'll be golden pony boy!

 

[Marbro_za]

Went through the wheelie fad, died quickly.
its impressive, but you end up
Messing up your rear tyre
stretching your chain
Banging up your front fork seals
And worst of all, possibly wrecking.

you ok with all that, youtube some vids , then try in a safe, quiet place. With a mate to help incase things go wrong

 

[Marcus]

Ive had a crack at it and got pretty bored it was just fun to try