I wanna do wheelies too!

**Monty69** · 11th August 2009, 18:39

I own a '97 CBR600, my first "big bike" after many sporty 250s. Im getn to the stage where i can ride it confidently throw it around and put the power to better use (took a bit of getting used to after the wee 250s) but now i wana pull wheelstands too.. without stacking it. I know the bike is more than capable, im just a bit nervous. Im told big twins like vtr1000 or sv/tls will lift the front wheel with pretty much just full throttle in lower gears, but a mid size 4 will need more encouragement... aka, clutch. Is it going to cause a lot of wear clutching it up? and any genuine tips and knowledge is appreciated

**idleidolidyll** · 11th August 2009, 18:45

Originally Posted by Monty69

I own a '97 CBR600, my first "big bike" after many sporty 250s. Im getn to the stage where i can ride it confidently throw it around and put the power to better use (took a bit of getting used to after the wee 250s) but now i wana pull wheelstands too.. without stacking it. I know the bike is more than capable, im just a bit nervous. Im told big twins like vtr1000 or sv/tls will lift the front wheel with pretty much just full throttle in lower gears, but a mid size 4 will need more encouragement... aka, clutch. Is it going to cause a lot of wear clutching it up? and any genuine tips and knowledge is appreciated

you're gonna wreck the clutch and chain and you stand a real chance of dropping it and losing skin.

go practice on a trail bike first where the landing is softer

you'll find that the funniest thing (for your mates) is watching you run behind the wheelstanding bike desperately trying to close the throttle before she goes right over.................

**Mom** · 11th August 2009, 18:46

Originally Posted by Monty69

I own a '97 CBR600, my first "big bike" after many sporty 250s. Im getn to the stage where i can ride it confidently throw it around and put the power to better use (took a bit of getting used to after the wee 250s) but now i wana pull wheelstands too.. without stacking it. I know the bike is more than capable, im just a bit nervous. Im told big twins like vtr1000 or sv/tls will lift the front wheel with pretty much just full throttle in lower gears, but a mid size 4 will need more encouragement... aka, clutch. Is it going to cause a lot of wear clutching it up? and any genuine tips and knowledge is appreciated

Go and buy yourself a little off road buzz bomb and practise. It is surprisingly easy to lift the front wheel when you least expect it sometimes and it can come with a bit of a

moment as well.

**crazyhorse** · 11th August 2009, 18:47

me too - mee too!!!!! gonna practise on my son's RMZ250!!!!

**AllanB** · 11th August 2009, 18:54

do a search on u-tube for wheelie - you may change your mind!

**YellowDog** · 11th August 2009, 19:00

Someone posted a really good "Gentle introduction to wheelies" a couple of weeks ago. I had never done one on my own bike before as I didn't want to fark the forks and everything else. But I must say it is quite good fun and if you keep good control, there is no need to bang the front back down.

**Kendog** · 11th August 2009, 19:11

How to wheelie according to Superbike magazine

**YellowDog** · 11th August 2009, 19:18

Yep, that's the one.

Very good.

**The Pastor** · 11th August 2009, 19:55

mate 1st gear, acclerate, back full off accerlate again, you'll get the hang of it in no time

**StoneY** · 11th August 2009, 20:03

Originally Posted by AllanB

do a search on u-tube for wheelie - you may change your mind!

AgreeD!
Its madness wanting to wheelie king on road bikes (I imagine your gonna do it on the roads I use too?)

Used to do massive long ones on my ol XR200 way way back...on dirt and paddocks mostly

**325rocket** · 11th August 2009, 20:03

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

me too - mee too!!!!! gonna practise on my son's RMZ250!!!!

can i?

check out This guys vids. best ones i have found.

**jamestwin** · 11th August 2009, 20:54

id love to learn to but i think il take my time

still very very noob

**sosman** · 11th August 2009, 21:05

As my wheelie Guru told me with a wee pat on the head..."boi if wana learn to do wheelies!...then learn on everyone else's bike!

So i did Muhaha!

**sosman** · 11th August 2009, 21:15

All the experts will give you some advice which is cool,but you aren't gonna remember anything they say at the time of when ya in the process of attempting one!
So ya gonna have to trial & error...So go practice on a long up hill some where[less effort getting the front wheel up & reduces picking up speed at the same time]