Wheelie tips anyone?

[DEATH_INC.]

Ive seen it, not too great actually, doesnt show any clutch or throttle control and only skims over it. was hoping for a more personal approach

This bit is fairly easy. Practice taking off from a standstill fast, get the rpms up and feed in (not drop) the clutch, do this a bit more aggressively each time until the front starts to lift, which should be around the point it comes on song nicely. This is exactly the same action you use to pull it up, get moving a bit then feed in some more throttle at the same time slipping the clutch to bring the revs up to that sweet spot, then feed in the clutch again (fairly quickly, but still don't 'snap' it) while dialing on more gas. The exact rpms and the speed you feed in the clutch varies from bike to bike, so use the knowledge from those takeoffs to get it right. As you get better you'll find less slip is needed and you'll wonder why it wasn't this easy before.

[Brett]

This bit is fairly easy. Practice taking off from a standstill fast, get the rpms up and feed in (not drop) the clutch, do this a bit more aggressively each time until the front starts to lift, which should be around the point it comes on song nicely. This is exactly the same action you use to pull it up, get moving a bit then feed in some more throttle at the same time slipping the clutch to bring the revs up to that sweet spot, then feed in the clutch again (fairly quickly, but still don't 'snap' it) while dialing on more gas. The exact rpms and the speed you feed in the clutch varies from bike to bike, so use the knowledge from those takeoffs to get it right. As you get better you'll find less slip is needed and you'll wonder why it wasn't this easy before.

Death...what is your opinion on clutched wheelies vs off the throttle? (600 should do both...)

[DEATH_INC.]

Death...what is your opinion on clutched wheelies vs off the throttle? (600 should do both...)

I use the clutch, I reckon it's much more controlled than off the throttle. You can get it up and settled at a lower speed. I even usta clutch the ZX12 up in first.
Though some big f*ckers seem to be able to just yank it up at an idle...

[onearmedbandit]

What made the biggest difference to my wheelies was getting a friend to video me. What felt like 'almost flipping' turned out to be an embarrassing 2ft high lol. With this knowledge I rode past that mental limit and found the sweetspot.

[White trash]

getting a friend to video me.

Not interested in your dwarf porn appearances mate, this is a biker forum and a family show. Thanks all the same.

[Westy_mate]

This bit is fairly easy. Practice taking off from a standstill fast, get the rpms up and feed in (not drop) the clutch, do this a bit more aggressively each time until the front starts to lift, which should be around the point it comes on song nicely. This is exactly the same action you use to pull it up, get moving a bit then feed in some more throttle at the same time slipping the clutch to bring the revs up to that sweet spot, then feed in the clutch again (fairly quickly, but still don't 'snap' it) while dialing on more gas. The exact rpms and the speed you feed in the clutch varies from bike to bike, so use the knowledge from those takeoffs to get it right. As you get better you'll find less slip is needed and you'll wonder why it wasn't this easy before.

I must say, ive never been told to slip the clutch when trying to wheelie, its always been quite an aggressive clutch pump. Ill give it go anyway!

[BASS-TREBLE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z1KK...otation_474670

[DEATH_INC.]

I must say, ive never been told to slip the clutch when trying to wheelie, its always been quite an aggressive clutch pump. Ill give it go anyway!

It's kinda hard to describe, it is a fairly quick motion, but still actual slip, not just a pump....

[White trash]

I must say, ive never been told to slip the clutch when trying to wheelie, its always been quite an aggressive clutch pump. Ill give it go anyway!

Look. I suggest you PM Death_inc and organise a meet up so he can show you how it's done. You're obviously the "hands on" type of learner and no ammount of description online will help you out.

[DEATH_INC.]

Look. I suggest you PM Death_inc and organise a meet up so he can show you how it's done. You're obviously the "hands on" type of learner and no ammount of description online will help you out.

Na man, that shit's illegal in these here parts....

[Westy_mate]

Na man, that shit's illegal in these here parts....

Hahaha i know a few perfect roads actually!
anyone keen?!

[racefactory]

Learn it on a bicycle. I wheelie for pretty much however long I want on bicycles but I guess have always been too chicken to put it onto expensive motorbikes. (I often come off the back on the bicycle), now I have a motard that will change though

[DEATH_INC.]

Learn it on a bicycle. I wheelie for pretty much however long I want on bicycles but I guess have always been too chicken to put it onto expensive motorbikes. (I often come off the back on the bicycle), now I have a motard that will change though

Bicycles again are completely different. I can't wheelie one for shit. Lb could wheelie the whole Taupo racetrack on 1, but hardly do the back straight on the old track on a motorcycle.

[DEATH_INC.]

Hahaha i know a few perfect roads actually!
anyone keen?!

I'll come out with ya some time, just a little busy these days. Next time we plan on a ride I'll pm ya and you can come, I'll see what I can teach ya.

[Westy_mate]

I'll come out with ya some time, just a little busy these days. Next time we plan on a ride I'll pm ya and you can come, I'll see what I can teach ya.

sounds good, im looking forward to it!