How to Do a Wheelie on a Motorcycle
Riding a motorcycle at breakneck speeds makes anyone look like a bad son-of-a-gun. What really takes the cake is doing a wheelie right before speeding off pavement. Other motorists will think you’re a real life action hero. Bystanders will gaze in awe as you make the concrete jungle your playground. Make this dream a reality by learning how to do a wheelie on your motorcycle.
Rev, Mix and Lift
Learning how to do a wheelie is just like learning how to drive a car. The wheelie can only be executed when the clutch and the throttle have been properly set. You have to meet the required number of revs, before you can let go of the clutch and perform the stunt. You don’t really need a mean machine to do a wheelie; in fact, a regular bike with a 525 kit would do.
Procedure:
Ride the bike in a comfy and secure position.
Travel at 20 mph with around 1500 to 2000 rpm. This setting gives you total control of the bike as its engine warms up for the stunt.
When the engine has stabilized, quickly hit the throttle and increase rpms.
Lift the front end of the motorcycle.
Continue revving until you reach about 6000 rpms to maintain the position. Release the clutch 80% right after. You should execute the release with proper timing, or else the bike’s front end will go down. Eventually, you’ll master the execution through continuous practice.
When you get the hang of step 5, try hitting the throttle while you release the clutch. It will sustain the wheelie longer. You can adjust the height and angle of your wheelie by hitting the clutch.
When you have mastered steps 1 to 6, try doing the wheelie by revving and hitting the clutch at the same time, so you can do the move in an instant. Your timing must be perfect to execute this.
If the bike is pulling too far back when starting the wheelie, hit the back breaks to give the front end a forward push. Don’t hit the brakes abruptly. The bike might jerk forward, which could lead to a violent crash.
Safety First
Don’t execute this move on highways or busy streets. A single crash can be fatal if there are many moving vehicles around. Remember, experienced stunt riders still crash from doing wheelies, so a lot of practice and making sure to be safe are both important.