3 Ways to Wheelie a Dirt Bike / Free Instructional Episode - Chris Birch

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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
  • Three proven techniques to get your front wheel off the ground in a controlled manner, a crucial riding technique, not just for showing off. There's 17 more episodes just like this to get you riding at your best. / Available HERE : www.saynotoslow.nz
    In Episode 18 we'll cover three different ways to wheelie.
    1. Seated wheelie: practicing control, safe, and great for beginners learning to wheelie.
    2. Clutch pop wheelie: great for learning to get the front wheel up, maximum control. Excellent for riding in the bush, hard enduro techniques, and obstacles.
    3. The really fun one: standing up low speed wheelie - big, high, low speed, great for balance, holding the front wheel up a long time (great fun for showing off to be honest!) It's also a really good clutch control, general practice exercise and can really benefit your hill climbing. Give it a go!
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  • @MidWestMX
    @MidWestMX 2 роки тому +556

    I love how my video has become a tutorial of what not to do when trying to wheelie 🤣

    • @TheBigBraap
      @TheBigBraap 2 роки тому +20

      Nice little nod to your channel fella👍

    • @danielk3612
      @danielk3612 2 роки тому +11

      Lol I was thinking about you when he started talking about wheelies going bad. And then there you were! To be fair, lots of us are bad at wheelie. I broke my rib just 2 weeks ago trying this.

    • @Frostzk
      @Frostzk 2 роки тому +7

      Good on ya mate! Hahahaha btw, I'm a fan from Cambodia also a fellow enudro rider 👌🏽

    • @ringonotts
      @ringonotts 2 роки тому +7

      I love how your still watching videos like this ha ha ha. Legend!

    • @MidWestMX
      @MidWestMX 2 роки тому +15

      @@ringonotts UA-cam is my life

  • @sgt.nickel
    @sgt.nickel 2 роки тому +31

    Hi I'm 40 years old and I just did my first deliberate wheelie this evening as I left a dinner at a friends house. I'm addicted lol.

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  2 роки тому +4

      This I like!

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 3 місяці тому +2

      I'm 70, been riding 63 years & did two great wheelies back in 1973. Unfortunately, both ended with crashing! Fortunately, I didn't get hurt!

    • @dominicjordan3307
      @dominicjordan3307 17 годин тому +1

      I'm 40 too and I'm definitely going to try one this evening. Only ever did a tiny one once by accident.

    • @sgt.nickel
      @sgt.nickel 6 годин тому

      @@savage22bolt32 hope the bike was ok..

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 5 годин тому

      @@sgt.nickel The two that ended with crashing were on my OSSA Pioneer and no damage, but, so funny, at a stoplight on my Triumph Bonneville, the front wheel went straight up and the taillight lens got ground down on the pavement. I didn't let go and was able to land my stomach on the seat with both my feet dragging on the ground. So funny when I look back and remember..

  • @lenwenzel7440
    @lenwenzel7440 2 роки тому +132

    This is by far the best wheelie lesson I've ever found. Thanks, very much appreciated!

  • @deon1978
    @deon1978 2 роки тому +28

    I've been to several riding schools including a trials riding school. And I always struggled to load the suspension before lifting the front wheel for obstacles. But Chris is the first guy to actually clearly tell and demonstrate that one must only use your legs and not your arms. No wonder I struggled to do it. I always pushed on the bars..And let me tell you it is tiring. Can't wait to try it again but only using my legs. Thanks Chris.👍

    • @brianpriest7000
      @brianpriest7000 Рік тому +2

      It's been a year since you made this I just saw this video are you doing wheelies now

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 3 місяці тому

      ​@@brianpriest7000He musta died..

  • @czierwo
    @czierwo 2 роки тому +5

    I love how effortless it looks. Meanwhile me freaking out as soon as my front wheel leaves ground for a foot lol! Practice time is coming! Also, love the scenery! Sweet meadow over there!

  • @andrewpocock1234
    @andrewpocock1234 2 роки тому +3

    I ran into Chris in the forest in Squamish, BC. A guy on a special bike and red bull riding gear. We spoke for a few moments, real nice guy. Then his whole class of riders appeared and I figured out who he was. Great tutorial Chris!

  • @zzzsydneyhom1379
    @zzzsydneyhom1379 2 роки тому +5

    I've never seen wheeling so well explained and demonstrated. Thanks mate!

  • @techriderph
    @techriderph 2 роки тому +12

    This is the best wheelie tutorial I've ever landed on YT. I'll practice these steps on my next day off. Keep it coming Chris! Thanks a bunch!

  • @El_Jaco
    @El_Jaco 2 роки тому +5

    I wish I had UA-cam when I was young, might have actually learned how to ride. I've learned so much now and I can't believe how much I've improved. Chris Birch is one of the best teachers on here; Rich Larson is also amazing and has a ton of content.

  • @osimnod
    @osimnod Рік тому +12

    Undoubtedly some of the best instructional videos on YT! Chris breaks each technique down to its component parts to make the whole less daunting. Looking forward to practicing and learning from all the episodes. At my age (65) I'll never do hard enduro or competitive riding but gaining confidence is worthwhile all the same.

  • @wazman2943
    @wazman2943 2 роки тому +2

    Great tutorial Chris, really appreciate the way you articulate the how part really well, so practical!!👌

  • @ColdPlunge73
    @ColdPlunge73 2 роки тому +4

    FINALLY a thorough and well put together wheelie instructional video!!!! Thank you Chris Birch!!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @terenceloo1968
    @terenceloo1968 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Chris for the step by step tips.
    I just bought both your Say No to Slow videos. Will surely have many weekends of fun watching the videos and practicing my rides.

  • @shagsmcshrivels
    @shagsmcshrivels 2 роки тому +1

    This was very well done, did a course many years ago with Chris, nice to be able to keep on learning with him

  • @jerseyjeeper1575
    @jerseyjeeper1575 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making/taking the time Chris. Much appreciated.

  • @funefulla1
    @funefulla1 2 роки тому +2

    The explanation on this is so detailed about the timing. I've watched many wheelie videos to try and find the order of these operations and this explains it beautifully. Thank you.

  • @curiosity6747
    @curiosity6747 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Good to learn not only the how but also the why. Can't wait to try.

  • @denden7917
    @denden7917 Рік тому +1

    This is a very good video. Once I get over my sickness I'm getting on my bike and trying these tips

  • @Dunecandy
    @Dunecandy 10 місяців тому +1

    This helped a lot 🤘🏻 best wheelie video I’ve watched so far and I’ve watched a bunch man thank you 🙌🏻

  • @richbiebeljr5273
    @richbiebeljr5273 2 роки тому +3

    Best wheelie instruction video ever! Hoping not to be wheelie impaired after practicing these tips! Thank you.

  • @thailandmopedadventures611
    @thailandmopedadventures611 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Chris - BEST Tutorial on HOW TO WHEELIE I have ever seen

  • @gkiss1727
    @gkiss1727 26 днів тому

    Best wheelie vid out there thanks mate, and love the clutch plate.

  • @Isha048
    @Isha048 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! Many bikers explained this technique, but I didn't understand well until I watched this video, so clear! You're the best teacher!

  • @barrymurphy3554
    @barrymurphy3554 2 роки тому +1

    Great Chris
    Thanks very much I am old with broken body but love watching yourself & others.
    Great series we have learnt a lot.
    Thanks very much Cheers

  • @Michaelobama184
    @Michaelobama184 Рік тому +1

    I'm 58 and I do remember when the bike has plenty of power , I had an easier time with doing wheelies. Some bikes I rode over the years came up without me trying. I always liked those bikes and I remembered those bikes. I remember when I was in Highschool a friend of mine used to wheelie his sportster around the highschool and I was amazed on how he made it look easy.

  • @tshlbzhx1982
    @tshlbzhx1982 2 роки тому

    Very useful and hands on tips. Tks Chris!

  • @sampson7941
    @sampson7941 Рік тому

    Most thorough explanation. Very good

  • @richardlennon4148
    @richardlennon4148 2 роки тому +1

    There is many great riders out there.Chris is by far the most analytical with great communication skills.

  • @christophermcsherry2655
    @christophermcsherry2655 7 місяців тому

    Thank You!!! For removing the handguards and clearly showing the clutch & front brake movements. Great video!

  • @babar69110
    @babar69110 2 роки тому

    you re the best. no discussion... clear, concise explanations....

  • @genecatan3565
    @genecatan3565 Рік тому

    Keep it up mate! Nice instructions... All the things I need to know in 18mins. Thank you!

  • @jamesdenton3692
    @jamesdenton3692 2 роки тому +3

    By far the most detailed explanation I've seen on wheelies . practice practice and more practice.

  • @brianjones7681
    @brianjones7681 2 роки тому

    Best wheelie video ever and I know this before even getting off the couch!

  • @peppergrowmienola4850
    @peppergrowmienola4850 2 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial for wheelies. Well done. 👍🤙

  • @hasyourgulaggotplanningper2459
    @hasyourgulaggotplanningper2459 2 роки тому +2

    I did schoolboy MX for several years in the 80s. I wish there had been a coach series like this around then. It would have saved a lot of bumps and bruises - and the odd broken bone!

  • @jaimelovesenduro9288
    @jaimelovesenduro9288 2 роки тому

    Awesome explanation Chris, thanks again for the video, your the boss👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @chiliboom6140
    @chiliboom6140 Місяць тому

    I really like this video. Very good teacher. I love the “until it’s boring” of the drills. I agree. Boring cause you have it down to without thinking about it anymore. Plus using small steps to then add them together for the entire process. Beautiful my friend. I feel far more confident that I could do wheelies if I follow these drills.

  • @marko1314
    @marko1314 Рік тому

    Awesome skills and excellent coaching - Well done 👍

  • @phatbollie
    @phatbollie 3 місяці тому

    Thank you Chris, this is the 1st of your videos I have seen.
    Such a great video, excellent tips and experience shared.....I'll be watching alot more.

  • @terryoconnor4208
    @terryoconnor4208 2 роки тому

    Hello Chris 65 yr old here been ridding loooong time it’s great to learn from the best.
    Thank you

  • @pmgmotorcycles
    @pmgmotorcycles 2 роки тому

    Great tutorial! I'll keep trying the technique. Thanks for the awesome video and for sharing your knowledge.

  • @scottloftin1730
    @scottloftin1730 3 місяці тому

    This is an excellent tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Wolv94
    @Wolv94 Рік тому

    I am trying to learn on my own and your videos are very well explained, thank you!!

  • @joececcgon
    @joececcgon 6 місяців тому

    The sound effects are helpful - great tutorial

  • @bevbiltgarage9791
    @bevbiltgarage9791 2 роки тому

    Best tutorial I've seen on electric bike wheelies, people ask me all the time for advice so now I can just send them this video and they'll be ripping sick wheelies in no time.
    Rules are important for learning to wheelie , and the first rule is to always use someone else's bike!

  • @johnboogle6442
    @johnboogle6442 2 роки тому

    This is a great video, thank you. Been wheeling for some time now but love them so much I watch videos on them LOL this video Is awesome! Went from wheeling 110’s to big twin harleys

  • @grantlingley5099
    @grantlingley5099 2 роки тому +9

    Really great explanation Chris! Clearly a great teacher!!!

  • @stever7627
    @stever7627 2 роки тому

    Dirtbikers have their own language when it comes to engine noises. lmao
    REALLY GREAT VIDEO THOUGH. By far the most in depth wheelie tutorial video I've seen on UA-cam! Thank you for this!

  • @adildewji
    @adildewji 2 роки тому

    Wow fantastic video. Thank you!

  • @parcadv419
    @parcadv419 2 роки тому

    Nothing like a Birchy wheelie, TY . Watched CHRIS many times in the KTM rally's.

  • @patrickdejesus8399
    @patrickdejesus8399 2 роки тому +3

    I love your videos man. Really educational and opens me up on skills that really needs practice. Also your vids are entertaining. I can say that you can create a montage of all the sound effects that you make when teaching skills.😅 Keep em coming mate. Thank you.

  • @anthonylevan7508
    @anthonylevan7508 2 роки тому

    Brilliant lesson - best Ive seen

  • @MOTOTREK
    @MOTOTREK 2 роки тому +2

    Right on, Chris!

  • @rogerdepretto440
    @rogerdepretto440 Рік тому

    Best explained on How to wheelie brilliant.

  • @emfl4437
    @emfl4437 Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips. I definitely need to spend more time practicing

  • @Harloweqbumfuque
    @Harloweqbumfuque 2 роки тому

    Best wheelie instruction ever.

  • @jac5431
    @jac5431 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely the best 'how to wheelie' video. As a "newbie" to wheelying I want to emphasize Chris' point about keeping you finger(s) on the clutch. If you are new, when the wheel pops up it's scary at first and you'll instictively squeeze the grips. But if your finger(s) are on the clutch, then you will also press the clutch in and cut the power to the motor and your front wheel will come down. Chris makes this point in the video but I want to emphasize it because it gave me confidence that I could lift the front wheel without looping the bike. Once I had this confidence, it became less scary and started to enjoy popping up the front tire at slow speeds in a controlled manner. This opened up a new level of enjoyment in riding trails. But it takes A LOT of practice. Thank you Chris!

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  2 роки тому

      Nice one! Thanks for a great comment 👍

  • @stewy_604
    @stewy_604 9 місяців тому

    Great video Chris, thanks!

  • @toddcornelius5817
    @toddcornelius5817 Рік тому

    Great video so much help,,,,, thank you!!!!!

  • @misha2.097
    @misha2.097 2 місяці тому

    Thr best tutorial out from the best. Thanks

  • @jeffpaxton9172
    @jeffpaxton9172 2 роки тому

    Love the sound effects.

  • @miro_s
    @miro_s 2 роки тому

    Thanks Chris. This is great. Will try (at least the first two techniques 😉)

  • @pushmotivation-__asher1335
    @pushmotivation-__asher1335 Рік тому

    What a great video mate, thanks

  • @nathanroberts4251
    @nathanroberts4251 4 місяці тому

    Great video

  • @willmcgregor7184
    @willmcgregor7184 2 роки тому

    Thanks
    Good explanation.
    I’ll be signing up for your course.

  • @ichbin1001
    @ichbin1001 Рік тому

    I love the sounds you make! 😂 Great tutorial

  • @markalan4026
    @markalan4026 2 роки тому

    Excellent teacher

  • @Night_Spirit_workshop
    @Night_Spirit_workshop Рік тому

    The best wheelie lesson ever!

  • @marektuma7331
    @marektuma7331 Рік тому

    the quality of the video and the cinematics are appreciated

  • @Mahugu_edward
    @Mahugu_edward 2 роки тому

    Very helpful.
    i love that bike you gat man.

  • @TheBigBraap
    @TheBigBraap 2 роки тому

    Thanks Chris, some new stuff for me to try👍

  • @philhagoes9339
    @philhagoes9339 2 роки тому

    Subscribed, liked, laughed, will get your training. Well done!

  • @alexdire2405
    @alexdire2405 2 роки тому

    Really excellent, you clearly just get it like breathing 👍

  • @souvikdas2774
    @souvikdas2774 2 роки тому

    You just saved lot us from lot of bruises, time and wrecks 👍🏻

  • @PoppaWheelies
    @PoppaWheelies Рік тому

    Making it look so easy !

  • @WizeChoice
    @WizeChoice Рік тому

    Amazing video. Thank You

  • @abumusaryan4697
    @abumusaryan4697 2 роки тому

    That was excellent! Thanks heaps

  • @nzmarkb8713
    @nzmarkb8713 2 роки тому

    It’s all in the Brrrrrrrrapp. 😉😂😂👍
    Very well explained Chris 🥇

  • @grudzien9784
    @grudzien9784 10 місяців тому

    Great advice! Thank u sir

  • @bresoo
    @bresoo Рік тому

    Great vid bro

  • @neilt.i.w737
    @neilt.i.w737 2 роки тому

    BRILLIANT- Thank you.

  • @irunwithtexas
    @irunwithtexas Рік тому

    Great video thanks

  • @akotzak
    @akotzak Рік тому

    Absolutly awesome !!!

  • @ltonkerinstein873
    @ltonkerinstein873 2 роки тому

    Outstanding!

  • @heecha2
    @heecha2 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this useful contents

  • @souhailshamaissem7564
    @souhailshamaissem7564 2 роки тому

    Top video mate

  • @pardzmotovlog711
    @pardzmotovlog711 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the tips how to wheelie motorcycle ☺️😊 I love it

  • @ManBikeSwag
    @ManBikeSwag 2 роки тому

    I dream some night that i can wheelie well. Once I'm out of my cast ill practice some of these techniques on my wr450. Thanks for sharing! Very well presented.

  • @dingos1029
    @dingos1029 25 днів тому

    Doskonały poradnik

  • @Zx14rRider67
    @Zx14rRider67 2 роки тому

    Can old dog learn new tricks? I’m so old, I don’t panic anymore. You are one with your bike, really enjoyed this, thank you.

  • @reddevil331
    @reddevil331 2 роки тому

    On my sons kx85 it's just throttle as well as the kx250. The new 85 has some good power 1st - 4th.
    Great theory! We appreciate it.

  • @BMWBAS
    @BMWBAS 11 місяців тому

    Great video! These details are a huge help.
    I just wish I had a kickstand I could trust as much as you trust yours!😂

  • @jorisvanvinckenroye2694
    @jorisvanvinckenroye2694 Рік тому

    thx! preparing for illyria raid! very usefull!

  • @tonyrichengod9280
    @tonyrichengod9280 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Chris. Need to practice this.
    I just bought my first ever 2-stroke (2015 KTM 200XCW) a couple of days ago and went riding with the boyz today. I’m so used to only using the throttle on 4-strokes (because of the instant torque) and found out quickly that same technique just won’t work. I kept trying to fast-wheelie over obstacles on the trail but all I got was wheel spin. Now that I watch your video I think my timing was wrong. Instead of giving power at the bottom of the compression to maximize grip, I was giving power half way back up the rebound, which I’m guessing created the wheel spin from the lack of load on the rear tire. Will practice more.

  • @flashbyd
    @flashbyd Рік тому

    Love it Bro...., Thank You... 👍

  • @stevepope5484
    @stevepope5484 Рік тому

    Very good
    Remind me of Nat Mountain
    Scottsboro Alabama

  • @yolandalindsay8368
    @yolandalindsay8368 Рік тому

    Good Instructions.

  • @TwoWheelsAndAPonytail
    @TwoWheelsAndAPonytail 2 роки тому

    Amazing 🤩

  • @abstractthought2325
    @abstractthought2325 2 роки тому

    🔥🔥🔥No words. Thank you very much sir. ❤ from India

  • @RollinwithRoland
    @RollinwithRoland 2 роки тому +7

    Lesson One: Brraaaaapp!!!

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  2 роки тому +2

      You need to get it sounding just right!

    • @RollinwithRoland
      @RollinwithRoland 2 роки тому

      @@ChrisBirchNZ, probably so. I'm better at doing actual wheelies than making the sounds. Many thanks for the video, certainly helped with my clutch-up BP.