How To Wheelie a Motorcycle in 3 EASY steps.. (CRF300L Dual Sport Tutorial)

I receive hundreds of comments and messages daily, but the one question I get asked the most is Tanner, how the hell do you wheelie like that? To be honest there is no cheat code or easy way around it, I have been riding since the age of 3 and have put hundreds of hours in practicing wheelies. But I can start you out on the right track and in today’s video I show you 3 EASY steps that with enough practice can help you learn and master the wheelie on pretty much any bike.
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[@motogoon]

I got a crf300l as my first bike and taught my self to wheelie in parking lots, not as good as you but getting better everyday.

[@AdventureDaily]

Nice that's awesome!

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

Well done. I'm trying and failing miserably so you should be proud of what you have accomplished. 10/10

[@rattyratstuff7125]

hell ya brother. keep shit in parking lots and harley rides. harley rolls generally have police escorts and a few harley stunt team riders so the cops wont fuck with you{saturday there was around 350 riders and during police escort we were doing wheelies as a group a for a few miles each time between turns on the highway}

[@rattyratstuff7125]

@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 start on some dirt{not gravel} much more forgiving on the bike when it cases the bars to the ground. then move to parking lots

[@spi6141]

It was my first one too

[@robertwood1689]

Hey tanner it's Robby! Glad you remember us having fun all those years ago and yes you did absolutely clock way more time on that thing than me XD

[@rider7806]

I am 63 and still doing it!!!!!!!!! lol Peace

[@theniceguy27]

I started learning to wheelie an MT09, not the smartest thing to do but never managed to wreck though caught an epic tank slapper once and got lucky, I stopped after that and turned my attention to learning on a smaller cheap dirt bike. 100% agree if you want to learn the correct way, start from the very start on a small bike you don't mind to drop/crash, cos it is gonna happen eventually, just glad it didn't cost me an MT09...

[@UziPlays6969]

I remember when I first found you riding down a bike path , from there I was under your wing when it comes to wheelieing , this man has taught me everything I know, now I can for 1 handlers , sometimes no handers when I’m at perfect balance, I can scrape the rear fender of a 450 and it’s all thanks to you tanner , miss you buddy see you soon ❤️

[@lrheast]

We have almost the same story and I tell people all the time the grom is one of the hardest bikes I've ever wheelie. Glad I found your channel I was thinking about getting the 300.

[@TheHemiphil81]

The first time I rode a wheelie it scared me to death and my riding buddies thought it was awesome..lol..over time I learned how to wheelie properly. You are very good at riding them out long. 🔥

[@endurojoe1308]

I knew it was inevitable that you would make this vid! The details you go into are awesome man

[@AdventureDaily]

Glad you liked it!!

[@cyclerider5652]

Best video out there for how to do these types of wheelies. I can't do balance wheelies but can power wheelie well. Good point about starting this technique on a small bike. I am afraid to use the clutch however after ruining the clutch basket on my dads bike when I was a kid by popping wheelies on the street. The steel plates "notched" the aluminum clutch basket so the plates could no longer slide in and out smoothly. It was a 1973 Triumph TT500 twin. Honda clutches are probably tougher though.

[@lucasherbet6801]

this is very motivational and comforting in the idea that's all in the work done and time spent on the bike, altough I kinda knew, always good to be reminded, thanks :)

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

I have plastics on order 300l as I am struggling getting it done. Thank you so much. Learning at 41 lol

[@glossblack1098]

Very informative video many thanks. I have mastered stage 1 (short power wheelies) but at age 55, I'm a bit scared to progress to Stage 2 and 3 on my Husky 501. My original goal was to be able to lift the front wheel over obstacles on the trails. I've mastered that skill, but now its time to progress to stage 2 and 3, ie longer wheelies at balance point. Your advice makes a lot of sense - ie. do a lot practice and build up skills slowly, practice on a smaller bike, practice on grass, wear full protective gear, and tap that rear brake 100's times to build up muscle memory, before going up into the true balance point. Cheers

[@nrdbikes]

Thanks for this, just what I’ve been waiting for!

[@DaddySizeIt]

Good to find a video focused on dualsport wheelies. I have a 2017 Yamaha XT250. Love these small dualsports, they do everything I need.

[@andrewbisbee9251]

by far best wheelie video out there, explanatory-advice-and demonstration with instruction and lessons learned. maybe a wheelie in person clinic where you charge patrons that come to spend a day at your clinic. I would reserve a spot

[@oneofthosepierceboys5776]

Hey man great video! Wheeling is something I started working on. And yeah everyone says practice is key. But great break down on the steps!!! I'll try to video some of my progression.

[@oneofthosepierceboys5776]

Just a quick follow up. While out today traveling at quad paces I was bored so I was working on wheelies. So much of this video was in my head. Lol. Found myself at the pivot point then chasing it. Again great advice!!!

[@The96civicrider]

I purchased my first bike last year (crf450l). After allot of wheelie practice I started getting a little too comfortable and looped it 3 weeks ago. The bike is ok, just bent the bars, scraped the exhaust, foot peg and bent the license plate bracket into the taillight. I got back on the bike and rode it home but I got some good road rash and broke my left wrist. Now I'm out of work for 6 weeks but when I'm healed I'm jumping right back on.. moral of the story, my rear brake control needs improvement lmao..I had a full face helmet on and a good pair of alpinestar gloves which saved my hands.

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

Damn. You're making me think at 41 and first bike 300L maybe I should be happy riding normal. Reality is here comes the hospital lol. Stay safe bro. This made my day. Lock down crap. Victoria Australia

[@The96civicrider]

@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961thanks man, be safe. It's extremely hard for me not to be a hooligan sometimes but I try to ride within my skill level and always wear a helmet and gloves. I will be getting knee guards and possibly a icon field armor 3 vest since I mostly ride on city streets.

[@kyled4156]

Very good info and video! Appreciate it a lot👍

[@ConnorGMedia]

Love that you finally made this man! I've been making videos on my CRF250L progress. Not nearly as good as you obviously, but we're getting there!!💪💪

[@stevetdesigns]

What gearing are you using on the 250l? I have 13 front and 42 rear and that fucker just doesn't want to lift up.

[@ConnorGMedia]

@@stevetdesigns i'm running 13/45 which is pretty extreme lol. I got it with this gearing when I bought it. Super easy to wheelie now. Going to move too 14/45 though, which is basically like 13/42, and should be better for street. All in the technique my man. Gotta dump tf outta the clutch. Balance point is also just so far back

[@GeorgesCanadianVentures]

Awesome demo!!! Thanks 🏁👊

[@deanhough8993]

This was very useful! Thanks for sharing this!!!

[@Kythatguy97]

Your videos are really good help! Thanks

[@Leatherbark]

Best tutorial yet!..........I'm 65 now and no longer have the coordination to do wheelies like this. But I do like watching you do them for sure. In the olden days of my riding 70's I just needed to bring the front end up to blast through a mudhole. It was easy on a TM250 LOL if you learned when to let off the throttle. But alas my poor CRF250l I must use the clutch to lift it up and clear a mudhole and most of the time I'm doing too much speed and in the wrong gear with not enough grunt to power wheelie over the mudhole. So I slow down and slog through it or go around it.

[@homelessjohn6965]

You’re never too old to do anything you set your mind to.

[@horseyy_edits7442]

@@homelessjohn6965 well said

[@Jeremytvchannel]

This video deserves more credit🔥

[@bernk]

Thanks for the great videos man! I'm trying to learn how to clutch up, and eventually wheelie, on my 300 Rally. I know it's not the ideal bike to learn this on, but it's what I have to work with. It would be super helpful to have a better view of your clutch lever and throttle in the video to help understand the timing between rolling on the throttle and letting out the clutch. Is it a simultaneous motion? I noticed the first time you clutch up in 1st in the video you give the throttle a couple blips first, and then a final one when you pop the clutch. Is there any delay at all between that final blip and popping the clutch?

[@TakeThatScrewOut]

Good video, good advice..thanks man!

[@misterktmenduro4763]

Your technique is solid!

[@davidelizabeth4933]

All solid advice. ❤❤❤

[@damasterplays9564]

Nice video keep up the good work 👍

[@hexhead5732]

Cool wheelie video bro👍

[@rider6.0]

Gonna get out there and practise! Doing it!!!🏋

[@2wheels.are.better.than4]

I’ve never even tried to wheelie my motorcycle. I wheelied my mountain bike all the time growing up though 😁

[@DStabs720]

Same haha. I don’t feel like messing up my bike or myself

[@KingCast65]

But guys I'm 56 and never been a balance point guy on bicycles or motorcycles but you need to be able to bring it up a little in the dirt.

[@KingCast65]

@@DStabs720 Is that a GNX insignia?

[@motojits6300]

Dope video! I think you should give coasters a shot. Makes wheelies so much more fun. Drop back a little past balance point and pull in the clutch! Really forces you to learn true brake control.

[@AdventureDaily]

Thanks!! I can get some decent coasters I just rarely do them.

[@dualsportadventure]

Thank-you for this vid!

[@jackmewhalle6937]

Excellent advice. I just got a Honda CRF 300L. I am 61 I have not ridden a motorcycle since 1983. But I used to be able to ride a wheelie on a 10-speed as far as I wanted to. When I first started I could only ride one about 5 ft. I would get off the bike and make a mark in the dirt. Then I will try it again sometimes not as far but every time I went a little further I would get off my bike and put a mark in the sand. It went from 5 ft 7 ft 10 ft 15 ft 20 ft obviously this took a lot of practice. Then from 20 ft to 25 ft 30 ft 40 ft until eventually I can ride one as far as I wanted to. But what I'm trying to say is Gage your success. Without a mark in the sand you have no idea if you are improving or not. And this goes Way beyond riding a wheelie always gauge your success. Without keeping track of your success you never know if you were improving or not. The only thing that got in my way of improving riding a wheelie was my mother. Constantly bitching and complaining that I was going to fall and get hurt and cost her money. But you know what I didn't listen to her I just kept pushing forward. In other words don't let people drag you down. Because they will so the lesson for the day gauge your success do not let people drag you down. Because they will suck the life out of you..... Now y'all get out there and start riding wheelies.

[@mikeborrelli193]

Dude how frickin old is your mom?

[@davidlarson8299]

Hey Tanner! Thanks for all the 300L videos. The "Art of the Wheelie" is legendary. I started early on a BMX bike... I could wheelie for miles... up curbs, off curbs, one handed wheelies, you name it! I once got a front flat and wheelied about 6 miles back home to the amazement of the other kids. I even instructed the kids to give the front wheel a manual "spin" because it helped with the inertia... If you've ever wheelied so far that the front wheel stops spinning, that is an issue... if the front wheel stops spinning the wheelie is more difficult to maintain. I'm not there on my 300L yet, but loved your video. Keep up the good work. And no more shorts dude! Embrace those Revolution Race pants.... They will save your ass... literally! LOL.

[@rattyratstuff7125]

the 300l will have a real weird balance point compared to a bike. practice on dirt for balance so you dont fuck up the bike as bad. buell xb9r with dohc 1300cc vtwin. 60/40 dual sport rear tire. first bike and got 60/40s so i could practice in my back yard

[@canedewey756]

I can wheelie any bicycle except for a freestyle bike, my friend yelled "don't wheelie it!, It's balanced different from other bikes!", as soon as I wheelied it and hit the back of my head as I slammed into the ground.

[@mikeborrelli193]

​@@rattyratstuff7125 A Buell XB9R has a pushrod operated V twin derived from the Harley 883 Sportster engine. There are no overhead camshafts, let alone dual overhead camshafts. It is however a very easy bike to wheelie.

[@rattyratstuff7125]

@mikeborrelli193 there was a race shop here in norcal based out of Oakland that made dohc head kits. Where the cams usually drove pushrods, they poked out with a belt drive, the belts went up individually to each overhead cam. It lookes really weird and needed frequent belt replacements but it got all the attention at Sturgis when I took it there back in 2012

[@rattyratstuff7125]

@mikeborrelli193 and for the record I don't know the company that made it. I just know I had a wild engine that only 1 custom harley chopper shop would work on. And in sacramento area we have over 1000 shops that only work harley haha

[@KentwoodWarrior]

I can wheelie my diamondback mtb for a mile but never tried a moto. Plan to master it as well

[@garrettstrutz7421]

Tanner is wheelie king!! Your one cool dude tanner!

[@roberto3262]

I'll agree with the cool dude part. But, you better check out Graham Jarvis before you go crowning a king 😉

[@ettube8686]

Graham is spiderman

[@MotoJB]

Good instruction and Nice riding shorts!

[@AdventureDaily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrAstronauta23]

Thank you brother!!!!

[@borisboris5667]

Thx dude... 👍

[@JumboFreeze]

very informative how you break it down and say to slow down and master the basics. key shit . i subscribed

[@JohannesDalen]

Is the "jerking" movement in the handlebars necessary? I ride a geared down DRZ, and I find timing the "jerk" with the clutch dump hard. Just use a litte more gas until the pop is enough? Thanks, this was a good video.

[@gregjaussaud7198]

Thanks, I have a 250rally and wonder if i could sustain a wheelie on it. With your tips i will try harder.

[@boboxbobo4375]

Nice video, I just want to ask about shifting gears when you are up there, do you shift using clutch or just kick it in to another gear? Thanks

[@gripitandripit7957]

This is gonna come in clutch on my Crf250l I will sit back and dump the clutch at around7-9 k rpm at many different speeds but can't get it all the way!

[@yellowrice1453]

I have a 250L too and I’m having your same problem lol. Hopefully we get up to the balance point eventually. I tell my self..doesn’t matter how far up the front wheel got,a wheelie is a wheelie lol.

[@Chumbucketsecret]

I can wheelie for about 5-8 seconds chasing a power wheelie but I’ve never experienced true balance point.

[@alvinlengronne3549]

Ive got an exc450 and am alright at wheelieing, however I get the tendency of going side to side and wondered why, and when you said its harder with fat tyres. Just wondering what dimensions your 300L tyres are? Great video to

[@BoricuaDBO]

Starting with a small bike is not an option. I'll be learning with an XR 650l. A bit under powered but if I can learn with that then I can learn with anything

[@christopherbrown1183]

Great motorcycle bro

[@07ribon]

Thanks you for youre vidéo ! Do you cut the ABS to wheel or you let it in ?

[@Android_49]

Nice wheelies bro. You should have like a perfect 12 o clock shot from the side. What ProTaper handlebar do you have on? Also getting my 250L this week. So looking at things to prep it.

[@johanborgenskold6424]

Hi! Seen your cool videos about the CRF 300L, Wounder if you have had any problem with a hot right leg and if you have done anything about it?

[@Henryve33s]

I have a drz and can chase my wheelies but using the foot is so hard excpcaly with boot what advice you got

[@BraappMalaysia]

Thank you senpai for the tutorial

[@AdventureDaily]

You're welcome 😊

[@oneeyedrover2487]

Did you change the sprockets or remove the judder spring in the clutch to make it easier?

[@chrissequeira2279]

Hi Tanner, thanks for the video. What about seat position? Are you typically sitting pretty far back? I have a 300L and I'm having trouble getting the wheel up in 2nd gear, 1st gear is no problem.

[@Armak3]

I got my crf300l about a month ago i have already put around 700 miles on it im only 14 and i found 2nd gear 12-18 mph while popping the clutch works the best for me, I started wheelieing for the first time on the crf300l today and didnt fall once i put 70~80 miles on it today doing wheelies most of the time the is my first day ever wheelieing it and i have had no problems. havent dropped it once wheelieing. (i have had other bikes just no wheelie experience) honestly probably just luck

[@richardnelson581]

Excellent content just one point .people tend to lean forward to prevent flipping over.this makes wheelie twice as hard , very narrow balance point buy leaning back you create this big V You on one side the bike on the other now imagine a vertical line from the axle right threw the center of the v Think about it Dick Nelson

[@roryrice8742]

I got good at flying a hull on my Catamaran sailboat. That moment you hit the balance point is great! Looping A sailboat is a lot softer landing!

[@PeaceDub]

What are you saying 11:50? "You gonna foolen the clutch"? What switch is on? 2 or 3? Do you press the clutch and release it fast or what are you doing? Thanks

[@gnutts]

You just pull up on the bars, or compress the forks then pull up? I have a wr250 r

[@daveyt4802]

Practice makes perfect. Just don't loop it, heh. My V-strom is fun. Dropping the rear TP is an interesting tip.

[@hectorponce1448]

How high dose the bike have to be in 2nd gear I just got the 2021 300l but I can’t seem to pop it up right

[@RodrigoGarciactg]

When you dump the clutch are you on or off the throttle?

[@thewizardoftech5075]

I have a crf 300 l rally. And did some crazy tight root and log filled single tracks yesterday. But went to try wheelies and couldn't do any lift. I tried sitting back and popping the clutch with lots of throttle in first and just felt like my shoulder was going to pop out lol. I even tried power wheelies with sitting back and hard full throttle with no lift. I seen guys power wheelies first and second with the rally so I know it's possible. I can't figure out where I'm going wrong. And another question. If your upright and basically hanging of the bars how do you not whisky throttle ?. I even see people let go . How the heck are they holding on lol?.

[@pepedalank]

Any concerns of oil starvation with this bike? I'm just getting to grips wheeling my CRF250L at balance point in first gear but a friend suggested I check to see if oil starvation is a problem on these.

[@wetones8]

do u use the clutch to shift up when in a wheelie??

[@jvera718]

I probably shouldn’t but I’m been power wheeling and clutching up on my gsxs1000. I have to work on staying on the throttle once it’s up and hovering the rear break

[@goaliemojo4310]

nice!

[@RonaiHenrik]

I too have a 300L. I have never wheelied any other of my bikes. I can now get the front up pretty consistently (even with full fuel, which is much more difficult for me) and wheelie a few meters until I run out of 1st gear. Last time I was practicing getting the front wheel up and I think I smelled burnt clutch. Is that possible? I guess I should take a break once in a while and let the clutch cool down?

[@slipweasel]

Looks like someone got a handlebar sponsor. Jk. Awesome vid man.

[@razraz2923]

But isn't it burning your clutch when you use it for lots of wheelies?

[@Paperviewtre]

Do u let the clutch go in air or is it just a tap

[@rebeldetail6134]

I can pop it up but balance point is hard for me any advice

[@daniellandry9366]

Do you prefer to start wheelies in 1st or 2nd? Rather than shifting from 1st-2nd mid wheelie?

[@charliem5332]

Is floating the front wheel to overcome obstacles like ruts etc just a very basic beginner wheelie?

[@leesilas]

What is the helmet you are wearing in this video? Brand, make, and model?

[@Bosio011]

Which pit bike wheel size is best for wheeling? 14/12" or 14/17" ?

[@MrKingNica]

When you say a 110 is that any particular brand name?

[@KrazychadCassidy]

Are you clutching when you up shift during the wheelie, its hard to tell on vid

[@gregorboucher2071]

Do you find the 300l i decent bike for wheelies

[@chrisbiker919]

Cycle Cruza needs to take note of this video, Doug Domokos would be proud

[@Rossi46Moore]

I have been trying for years but it's like I have a mental block against riding the wheelies longer. I can get the wheel up easily and even do pivot turns but the moment I try ride a longer wheelie my foot instinctively pushes the rear brake to bring the wheel all the way down.

[@Excel.esports]

Post some more vid of the Honda rubi

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

What is your PSI front and rear?

[@berniebatarilan3421]

Pls make a blog on how to shift while on wheeli

[@siscoramingo8536]

Hi, we need a SUPERPINION ( BEST front sprocket just like a SUPERPINION ) for our CRF300L / THX for forward around

[@marcochavanne]

Im 260lbs so its a challenge. But I learned by preloading the forks and pulling up while twisting the throttle. For whatever reason I could NEVER get the clutch up thing to work. I can get my 300L Rally up in 3rd sometimes and maybe 4th if I can find the right bump in the road. My 2012 WR450F would just come up in all 5 gears and I miss how easy it was. I could wheelie for a mile on that thing.

[@nricotv2118]

Ok so I have a Crf250l rally, but it’s my first motorcycle, and before anything I use to be able to be at balance point doing wheelies on a regular mongoose stunt bike with no problem and use to have enough control to stay balance point and go back and forth rocking like u said, since I had the experience on a regular bike, will it be easier for me to learn the balance on this heavy ass dual sport as well? Or is it a whole different ballgame?

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

I'm shitting myself on normal version. FK the thought of trying on Rally as I can't do on mine lol

[@DaveDayve]

Do You have the original clutch? Or the better CB300 clutch?

[@robertcheney6753]

i bought a 250L and i need boots. those boots look awesome what kind are they? I hope to wheelie some day, thank you.

[@AdventureDaily]

I actually have a full video dedicated to them on the channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHiUnKKYn7hsq6c

[@AA-pi5ui]

Is it acceptable to tap the foot break while the title is still engaged or should you wait till you’re all the way off?

[@danielleeson7622]

Are you using stock gearing?

[@yellowrice1453]

How many fingers do you have on the clutch? Or how do you grip the bars vs clutch? I have a 250L with stock levers. And I’m use to having 3 fingers on the clutch from my 600cc bike having a stiffer clutch. 1 finger feels weird. I tend to switch between a couple fingers to one finger trying to see what feels best. But I also feel like I’m pinching my fingers. On the between lever and bars. So I end up having my left hand closer to the bar end because the lever is bending outward there. But then it feels weird cause I usually have my hands in on the bars when riding normal... i mean im only pulling baby wheelies right now and by that I mean... 1 foot off the ground at most lol but I’m trying !! lol.

[@yellowrice1453]

@@crackjack8320 thanks man. Got back to me just in time for the start of the riding season in my area lol.

[@garageliving3658]

I can't pop it up sitting down. Only 140lb on a 250l.... Gotta do stand ups in 2nd gear. Going up 2 teeth in rear helped out alot

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

I can't figure it out. Trying but I have fear holding me back 41 first bike 300L. I might change sprocket thanks heaps as I wouldn't have thought of trying

[@MoodSwingZX]

CRF250x should go straight from throthle?

[@mattwood741]

Love how controlled you are with the wheelies! At 42 years old, learning to wheelie sounds like medical bills lol!! I’ll leave it to the younger crowd lol! Great video!

[@lukefish7562]

At 44 I’m afraid I’m with ya.

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

41 lol. We live once although I can't talk. Shit my sacks when front comes up lol

[@lukefish7562]

@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 I did the biggest wheelie I could ever do in my dealers parking lot in front of a bunch of strangers when I took it for some work right when I got it and started riding for the first time in 30 yrs. my 450 jumped up as high as possible for a few seconds came down tapped and went back up like a pro. I did NOT however mean to do any of it. 😮 I just meant to rev it up and forgot that I was on pavement instead of all the dirt I’d been riding on. I looked real cool on the outside. I felt real jacked and relieved on the inside. 😆

[@KingCast65]

But guys I'm 56 and never been a balance point guy on bicycles or motorcycles but you need to be able to bring it up a little in the dirt.

[@philipraposo8324]

39y/o on my klx300 learning to wheelie. i am at the point of clutching up small wheelies in first with use the break to bring it down shortly after. I definitely wear full gear and take it slowly but I love learning new skills. Wear gear, safe spot, go slow and build it up.

[@usbsol]

At what rpm do you take a dump? 😊 Do I need to change the slipper clutch on the 250l to make the dump actually go into the backwheel? Thanks a bunch 🙏

[@mikeborrelli193]

A slipper clutch only slips on deceleration to minimize the effect of engine compression braking from locking up the rear wheel during aggressive downshifts.

[@Mannybrickz]

Should u pull in the clutch as your coming down when u hit the brake?

[@clutchitup8565]

Nah