How To Wheelie for Dummies! Beginner Tutorial: Wheelie Any Motorcycle: SuperMoto, Grom, Harley
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- **DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!**
**Always wear proper gear (helmet, gloves, etc.)!**
**Find a closed course so you can practice in a controlled environment!**
You guys asked for it, so here it is! How to wheelie (Jon's Moto Garage Edition). I've only been in the wheelie game for about four months, so take ALL of this with a grain of salt. But here are my tips, tricks, and suggestions for learning how to wheelie in a safe and controlled manner.
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I recommend starting out on a pit bike or grom if possible, but these techniques apply to all motorcycles.
1. Cover Rear Brake
2. Clutch Up
3. Cover Rear Brake!
4. Adjust throttle, revs, body position, etc.
Hope you find this helpful! Ride safe and wheelie on!
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Easily one of the best tutorials on UA-cam. Explained perfectly and not rushed
"***DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!***"
Yes. Definitely not enough runway in that livingroom...
Easily the best tutorial out of the 3/4 that I’ve seen. Love the in depth explanation and hands on examples of every step in the journey and what needs to be practiced.
This is very useful :)
Thanks brother! Unfortunately we've both fallen victim of not covering the rear brake a time or two. But maybe some other rider can learn from the mistakes of others. Lol. Thanks for watching!
No way photogromer watches you, thats fucking cool man i also live in Florida
@@brandonbrowning8273 Dude, I was just as elated as you man! @Photogromer is a legend!
Finally got around to watching this- I appreciate the step-by-step approach. You should be a motorcycle instructor!! Nice video man 👌🏽
Thanks, man! 🤙😎
Mate I've seen more wheelie tutorials than I care to remember and honestly this is the only one that's ever given me a coherent enough understanding to consider actually trying it, big appreciations, keep doing your ting
This is the best how to wheelie video on UA-cam. Change my mind
Great Jon, been riding for 40 years on and off road and never mastered the wheelie, your vid is the best step by step I’ve watched !
Well, your last lame is Wheeler so ya better start learning!
Useful 1000000%
Thanks, broseph! Ride safe!
Ive only been wheeling for about 3 months, and ive only ever crashed/looped once, and it was because i didnt use the back brake. i thought i could get away without using it, nah. you can only do it for so long before something bad happens, so cover the back brake, it has your back, quite literally.
great video bro seriously probably the best wheelie video I've seen. you are very clear on how to do everything step by step great job.
I have a GROM...a born to wheelie machine. LOL. I hope to progress to wheelies in the near future.
Really good tutorial. Most detailed I’ve seen out there.
Thanks man! I'm still learning, but these are the things that I feel helped the most and don't always get discussed in detail. Appreciate the feedback brother!
Great instructions . wish I could hire you as My instructor.
You had me at "2 people ... dag-namit that's enough" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Seriously though ... there's soooooooo much practical advice in here. It's about "thinking slow to act fast" ... too many people want to just "rip, shit and bust" but it's a far less expensive, painful and frustrating experience if you can be more patient up front and work through ALL of the unexpected feedback you're going to get from the bike. It's amazing how a 20 metre stretch can look like MILES until you're on the bike running out of space and forgetting to let go of the throttle / pump the rear brake / tank-slapping / slipping off the rear of the bike! Shit happens REAL quick until your brain is used to it and able to process things in slow-mo. Repetition. Repetition. Repetition.
Great video, man. And I love that 5 years later, it's still adding value 👍
💯🤙 Well said, bro! Thanks for the comment!
101% useful video, Bro
Thanks, brotha!
I learned how to wheelie today with this video. And like with anything, I decided to do an extra run on the way back home and crashed. Thank goodness I had gear on. I didn't realize that I slid and hit my head until I got home saw my gear. A bunch of things on my bike broke and had to push the bike all the way to the garage. From now on only learning on a dirt bike on grass. Fuck that. P.s. body is all banged up.
Dang! Sorry to hear that, my man! I've been there before. It's always the "one last try!" 🏍🤙
@@JonsMotoGarage good tutorial though, given thay I had couple successful ones lol
I didn't have anything this good when I learned. We we're just a bunch of kids on dirtbikes looping our bikes out hahaha
Hahaha...no kidding. That's what I almost did years back on my zx6r. UA-cam is a great resource now. Maybe after watching some of your vids I'll decide to stay busting into the project side.
@@JonsMotoGarage Absolutely. You can learn almost anything on UA-cam. For sure dude. Appreciate it.
Excellent video. I can’t wait to try it.
im from brazil and i like your video, very good made and straithfoward
So tempted...don't wanna dump my bike though. And I know I would!
Harley wheelies are a whole other monster (stay tuned for a new bike reveal soon for a new wheelie challenge).
P.s. cover that rear brake and you'll be fine. Lol.
I find that on a smaller engine (mines a 125cc), you're gonna need high revs and might even need to clutch up from being sat stationary due to the small engine size
On my xt 250 , you could get it to go up with the clutch , or on a steeper hill with the power.
My 500 wants to go up wherever if you throttle hard. Very different.
I’d say as you go up in bike torque , the easier it is to get the front up , but the trickier it is to do things gently .
Thanks for the video Jon. You got a new sub form Looping Larry
Thanks, brotha! I appreciate the support! 🤘🔥
The progress I've made after watching this video! You the man!
watching this before i even bought my motorbike
i think i can wheelie now
Hey Jon, thanks for making this video. Great breakdown of how to do it. I spent years riding sports bikes and never touched the back brake, I better get used to using that first. Thanks again 🙏👊
Perfect tutorial. Very nice! Also great to see the background and how your skills developed.
Best video I have seen on this so far. He teaches you the safest way.
Best instructional video on wheelies on UA-cam. Thank you.
🙏👍
Nicely done video brother.
Great vid man. Very informative. I subbed to help me on my wheelie learning journey
Great tutorial, thanks for sharing 🤟🏽
Excellent and detailed
I cant find part 2 as mentioned in end of video. This video was awesome though!
i like purrrrr scraping the road as surprise
Very good tutorial brotha. Thanks for putting cover rear break first. Your rite I've only seen the good guys who know how to truly wheelie always say cover back break first.. you did all the proper steps. I'm not a pro wheelie. When I get my bike im going to practice behind my house on dirt for alil bit. Hard packed dirt. Ohh.. and I'm not getting the fz07... i really want to get that bike.. but all I could find for now is used 4,500..
But I am thinking of starting up my own channel and want to do a bike reveal when I get it and practice more. I seen in one of your vids you talk about moto jitsu.. that is exactly what I'm going to do for awhile.
Keep up the good work and good content.
And as always
Ride safe keep braapppin!!!
Thanks for the feedback! Keep me posted when you start the channel. I'll sub for sure! I'll keep you posted if I run across any good fz07s in your range.
Great instructions.... I 12 o clocked the grom and ate shit 10 minutes after watching this. Will refer others
Hey, thanks for the great tutorial! Wheelies were also on my buckle list! Started to practice 6 months ago, and finally getting it to balance point. I saved many from looping with the rear brake. However, just recently looped one! Strangely, did not feel like I was that far past 12 O'clock to tap the rear. Did you have similar feeling? My other friends who can ride wheelies for days tell me "looping is part of the process." I don't want to be discouraged, and once my subframe and subfender are replaced, I will be back to practicing!
I WISH HAD A GUY LIKE YOU TO LEARN FROM WHEN I WAS RUN AWAY TEEN GROWING UP IN HOLLYWOOD IN THE LATE 70’S 80’S I DIG YOR PATIENCE, AND EMPHASIS ON
LEARNING GRADUALLY FOR THE CONCERN OF THE WELL BEING OF THE RIDER. AWSEOME VIDEO THANK YOU AGAIN JON’S MOTO GARAGE, YOU ROCK BROTHA !!!
Thanks, brotha! I appreciate the support and positive vibe! 🤙
Would love to see a Harley Specific How to Wheelie vid... going over all of your difficulties learning on the Dyna. Learning on an 883 right now, and this video is my go-to reference!
I'll have to get on that! Thx, brotha!
Have you done the intermediate course yet? What I majorly struggle with is stearing during a wheelie: keeping it straight and maybe direct it to one or the other side.
I need to do some courses - havent taken any yet. I'm still getting better at learning to steer the wheelie. A lot of that comes with time and practice. 👌
@@JonsMotoGarage Alright, then I probably just need more practice. Thanks for the reply.
Thank you for a good video! 😃👍🏼
Where do I find part two of this video?
Great video! Great coach, thank you. I recently put a 47 inch sprocket on my wr250r rather than the stock 43, do you have any thoughts on sprocket size and or any other mods I can do to her for better wheelies? I used to just power wheelie all my dirt bikes but I quickly realized I will need to learn clutch up and rear brake tactics with this one haha
Is the SSR 110 a pit bike you'd recommend? Something to practice stunts on, teach kids and just beat up?
I've been looking for something cheap enough to drop a few times, but not so cheap it doesn't work. Lol
If you wouldn't recommend the SSR, is there anything else in the price and size range that you would recommend?
Thanks!
Mine leakd oil like a mofo. I would look into the honda 110's.
@@JonsMotoGarage Thanks! I'm a honda guy, so I'll probably fall back on what I know...
I figured something so cheap was too good to be true! lol
Thanks for the in-depth breakdown Jon! Just got a Sportster to get into the wheelie game. What PSI do you usually run in your rear for wheelies on your FXDB?
With the michelin tire I had before, I dropped it down to about 12 psi. Lol. With the shinko and some change in my technique, I'm now running about 32 psi. But it's still hit or miss if I get the tire to stick.
@@JonsMotoGarage Appreciate it, my man! Keep up the great content.
Please keep this video because it’s one of the most well made wheelie vids 💯
Thanks, brotha! I'll keep it rollin!
You don’t wanna go down this wheelie road...alright clutch in gas let go. 🤣 has me weak
That's the best wheelie tuto I've seen so far.
Thank you so much 👍
Good video, My traps my biceps my back are sore from the wheelie game lol but its fun.
Blister on my hand too. Its hard man but fun ill get it done.
Heck yeah! I remember that from the first few sessions. You been doing em on the fz09? Scary!
Jon's Moto Garage yeah I decided it im from el barrio and i fear nothing (except for cats) lmao. De donde yo vengo los mosquitos cargan metralletas lol so im going at it on the fz09 it is scary but im getting over that.
Top video mate!! Best Wheelie how to I have found. Thanks mate!
Iv gone out a couple times to practise and I seem to be able to get the wheel off the ground but once I’m up in the air I keep putting my weight to the right and while trying to fix my self I feel like I’m always forgetting the foot brake having such a hard time trying to concentrate on the foot brake lol
my rear brake is so far away from my leg its so fucking left that i gota bend my leg FUCKING 90* to get it🤣
Hey i did a wheelie today and slammed the front pretty hard, thought I heard something and now it feels a bit more vibraty, also when I when I'm on my bike I would have to tip toe to back it up since I'm short but now I feel like more of my feet can touch the ground like my bike is lower?? Any thoughts??😅😐😔
can you wheelie with a 400cc bike? or does it take a bigger engine size
Great question! You can wheelie just about anything. I actually recommend starting on something in the 125 - 400cc range (e.g., honda grom, suzuki drz400, etc.).
@@JonsMotoGarage thanks for the reply! I have a ducati scrambler sixyt2 and I want to learn how to wheelie but am scared to damage the bike. trying to learn slowly.
@@florakraus6625 I hear ya! I would try and get your hands on a Honda grom. And if you can get in with a group that rides locally, that'll help a ton with getting tips from the pros. Keep me posted on your journey! 👌💯
I use rear brake but sometimes i use very hard or sometimes very light and my bike reaches redline rpm very soon on first gear n wheelie ends soo how i should use rear brake
No one talks about Engine brake and throttle control. Learn how to drop back with the brake of the engine and use rear brake to help so you don’t loop. Try to use your engine brake so you don’t get brake fade from using the rear brake too much. Seesaw action
can you send me a link for that headlight on the drz hehe
One of the best how to wheelie videos on the tube! thank you
Dude... It's a rap this summer here in NYC. I'm a fast learner... Over guys do wheelies as they dipping from cops. One time I saw this guy on an ATV that was getting chase by NYPD, he was taunting the police as he was wheeling away. When he put his wheels down he went to take acute right turn ended up flying off the bike. The bike kept tumbling hit the air pump at the gas station. He was picked up and arrested. Must be embarrassing...
how much gas to give it in 2nd gear on the drzsm
bro people ride for a while before they try to ride a wheelie😂ur say it like people just git on the bike and is their first time💀
Are clutch ups really bad for the bike or not, so far I've only done power wheelies cuz I don't wanna drop the clutch
I think in excess, they definitely can be. I burnt the clutch on my harley learning wheelies (most people do on the harleys). Wheelies in general are tough on the bikes, especially if you're learning (like me! Lol).
Hey Jon, awesome tutorial! Just got the 19' KTM smc r 690 and a wheelie guard. Primarily practicing my clutch ups in first but seem to rev out while chasing the wheelie. I'm a bit nervous about the added speed associated with 2nd gear attempts. Any further advice? Thanks again! Getting higher in Jersey
I would continue to take it easy and get super comfortable. Also, make sure you're using the rear brake. Once that becomes second nature, then maybe move on to second. Or try a few in second and see how it feels.
how do you have so many bikes fml i need a new job lol
So I have a cb500x and a BMW R1200RS and I've heard that the boxer engine on the bmw has some lateral forces to deal with as well. Have you dealt with any experiences like this?
also great video, can't wait to start attempting these(on the cb first)
Any tips on throttle control? I have a bad habit of releasing the clutch, getting. That initial jerk, and squeezing the clutch again. I feel like if I give it more gas it will get up. So far I'm barley getting g off the ground. I don't want the jerk to make me Rio the throttle so I'm a bit of a puss....any advice other than nut up and do it?
Initially, aim for only getting the front wheel a few inches in the air. Slowly work your way higher and higher from there. And focus on rear brake from the get go so you're ready once you start bringing the wheel near balance point. Keep at it!
Im still nervous to wheelie my MT09. What do you suggest power wise and gear for clutch up on mt09s?
2:58 thas why im watch the video😭😭 glookin tho you too
ive gotten my S1000 pretty high off the ground on Power wheelies numerous times, trying to learn how to clutch up at the moment even though power wheelies are easier for me, ive gotten super familiar with 1 wheel off the ground...
Love the channel Jon, thanks for the uploads. I started watching a little over a year ago when I bough a Bolt, now I'm riding a z900rs and looking to learn to wheelie. You must have some super patient neighbours lol!
KEITH HOW DO YOU LIKE THE KAWASAKI Z 900 RS, IVE BEEN HOLDING OUT TO SEE WHAT THE 2021 HAS TO OFFER, I KNOW MOST LIKELY NOT MUCH WILL CHANGE IF ANYTHING, BUT HOPEFULLY AT LEAST MAYBE THEY WILL OFFER AN ANODIZED GOLD, OR BLUE FORKS, OR MAYBE A NEW COLOR SCHEME, OR OTHER AESTHETIC, WHAT YEAR, AND COLOR DID YOU END UP WITH, ANY REGRETS ? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
@@joegarza3445 Hey Joe, I absolutely love my Zrs, I've put about 20,000 km in just over a year and if I was going to buy another bike today I would buy the same one. I bought a black model, I just like black bikes, and I blacked it out further with some other mods, clip ons, ecu flash etc... if you search youtube for "z900rs hindle exhaust" you should see my video showing the mods. I couldn't recommend it enough.
I love the finale on this vid!Good tutorial too of course:)
Just bought a brand new one. Rode it home and looped it pulling in the drive in front of my wife n kids. Taillight and pride mangled. I was a day late on this video. Not like trying harley wheelies!
Soon imma start practicing on the same Zx6r you had.should I drop the pressure on the rear tire?My rear brake feels like I have to press hard to engage!pads are brand new.fluid is low!that’s how I bought it.I’m gone add more fluid and try to bleed it and see if that works.great video bro makes me really want to practice.
Best How to wheelie video for beginners I have found on UA-cam - great stuff Jon!
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Best tutorial I have seen so far, really good. As a matter of fact, excellent!
I just would like to know a little about tire pressure.
I run around 30 psi on the grom. 💯👌
@@JonsMotoGarage thought you would use less rear wheel tire pressure for wheelie.
excellent step by step video with great instruction. I liked the repetition to drill home the points you were making. great job! And thank you
Do you have 3x3 air box mod and jet carb with full exhaust
I believe so, but not sure to be honest. I bought the bike used with the current set up already in place.
Just got my first dirtbike 2017 honda crf230f and of course you know I wanna start wheeling it lol. This helped alot. I've watched alot of tutorials and yours is as thorough as any other ones out there. Subbed!
Proud to say I was one of the two who asked for this!!! YAH thanks for making this Jon. Now I'm all stoked to go try and I just got to work, won't see my bike for a month. BOOOOOO
Ugh, I know the feeling of the work sesh! Keep me posted how it goes/if the tutorial actually helps any with the wheelies. Lol.
Any thoughts on whether or not this technique is bad for your clutch?? “Clutch in, little gas, pop the clutch”
Awesome instruction! Have you dabbled with wheelies on the heavy cruiser bikes yet? I know they take a lot more throttle to pick up the front end
I'm going to say "no comment" for now, but stay tuned for a new bike reveal soon...you might be on to something. Lol.
Hell yea man!
Looks like AZ
What tires are you running on your DRZ?
Nice video bro! I think you explained it well. I can’t stand when ppl tell you to covet the brake. No you have to learn to use rear brake when its time other wise you will loop if you don’t have muscle memory. I learned the hard way by looping many time.
Fantastic video. Explain everything soo well for a beginner or intermediate like myself. 👍🏽
Great video! Thank you. One question... Do your neighbors hate you lol
Haha! Depends on the day. 💯🤙
i guess first i need to learn to clutch with only two fingers... might need to adjust the lever somehow
Wheelies are for kids. We're all kids
The wheelie crisis of America is still going on!!! Watching jmg to get my game up
I also recommend doing this on grass just incase u don't wanna hurt yourself as bad and your bike 😂🥴
I keep drifting to left or to the right 😖
Wow! Fantastic video. I’ve been wanting to learn this forever. This video made it all make sense. I can’t wait to try it.
Good job and thank you!
Very detailed tutorial. Thanks for the efforts in going thru micro steps
Thanks, brotha!
Great instructions. Good detail. You should be a teacher or instructor of some kind in life.
I looped it twice but after watching your video I really need to take a step back and master that rear brake. I was definitely chopping the throttle 😅
i cant wheelie on my mountain bike
The baby laughing ❤️🏁👍
Anyone else loop their bike their first day doing wheelies? Cuz me too
How long did wheelies take you to learn? I practice daily
Im still learning the art of the wheelie! Lol. But before getting a solid sit down/hitting balance point on the grom, it took me a few months of regular practice.
@@JonsMotoGarage A few months... I feel much better about my slow progress. Thanks friend.
Really well explained!Greetings from Germany!🙂
Anyone can show wheelie with an 1000CC sport bike? I always see only naked bike and motoX bikes
Same exact concept, just take it easy.
@@JonsMotoGarage thanks