LEARNING HOW TO WHEELIE SAFELY (Clutch up wheelies FULLY explained)

Long over due this video is! Today we are breaking down a ton of tips on how to improve your wheelies. Be sure to let me know what you thought about the video in the comments and consider subscribing if you have not already.
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[@reiss636]

ive truly never known how to wheelie and after watching this video i went out and implemented your tips to practice and i finally got them down.

[@FastFlowKC]

Lets gooo!

[@fatalkc]

Dad?

[@VFFuture]

@@FastFlowKCBrotha your hella good at this shit wish you were in my state to show me in person still kind of scares me lol

[@constadinegodgifted6083]

Does he change gear? Down or up?

[@Key-ny2zm]

@@constadinegodgifted6083 no stay in same gear he recommended 1st gear

[@smooth_orange2798]

Respect for wheelies in the countryside where there isn't a ton of traffic! 👌🏻

[@kevinssketches]

"The Object is to never get Comfortable, and always aim for improvements" - FastFlowKC 2023

[@FastFlowKC]

Reminding yourself this everyday is a deadly weapon for success 🔥 thanks for tuning in kev even though you dont have a bike. You a real one, miss you.

[@underSTATEDexcellence]

Yes sir, and that’s for all aspect of your life. EDIT: I should’ve watched to the end before making this comment….. I need to practice that more.

[@allahjoseph]

And dont drink. All will be well. Ride safe brothas. Bike prob curves to right cuz ur weight isnt balanced.

[@YaHsServent]

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[@sik_s1k]

Nothing wrong with being comfortable.

[@gazawylde1375]

And always keep ya back break covered 👌 😂

[@iamb2348]

You mean *brake? And by covered you mean put your foot over it and be ready to use it? Use proper English bro you're confusing newbies.

[@raymondmorgan5049]

@@iamb2348 everyone know what he ment bro dont need the english police

[@boomba-rh4ss]

@@raymondmorgan5049 im a newbie and honestly i dont really know what he meant lol

[@ismaelismael8021]

@@raymondmorgan5049 🤣

[@donkeysandwich8024]

Brake

[@alfiefargher7177]

Easily the best explanation about how to wheelie the thing about learning how much power your bike outputs at what revs was very helpful

[@Just-listen-to-mefor1nce]

Dont forget to implicate that rear break to bring that front tire down my guy, big tip there. One clutch popper to another. Rear break rear break rear break. Throttle control and rear break is tricks to a perfect wheels up. Just everyone ride safe and within your limits.

[@lukefulcher3277]

comfortability is key. nothing to it but to do it. if youve never wheelied before try a small cc dirtbike (110-150) and pop the clutch 1 gear standing still and just let the front end pop up and get comfortable with the motion. i started on a ninja 400 doing street wheelies now have begun practicing on my latest bike a 1000.

[@FastFlowKC]

great tips! Let me know how it goes on the new bike. Happy Holidays!

[@stephen1145]

Those roads look incredible, I gotta move to Kansas!

[@BossMan302]

They look good for drag racing, not too fun for riding.

[@zackgreer2827]

Don’t get close to MO 90% of the roads here are shit.

[@HandMadeWrath]

Kansas the state? HELL NAH!!

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

2 blown fork seals and no back breake. I have been having fun

[@donkeysandwich8024]

Don't break your back!

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

@@donkeysandwich8024 I am not going 9 o clock anytime soon

[@kevinquigley1555]

just started clutch ups the last week on my zx6r. My sunday plan was to go mess around with them. Just starting in first and getting the hang of flicking the clutch out and getting the front wheel about 2 feet off the ground. I think Im going to air out the back tire a little bit while learning because when i started riding it out, it got a little squirley. Seemed a lot smoother to clutch up in second but just not comfortable doing them at the speed needed in 2nd yet because you have to rev it so much higher. Thanks for the tips bro bro. Also, the fork seal I was hoping i fixed with a cheap seal-mate started leaking a little as soon as i started getting the front end up. At least its the end of the season and leaves a winter project to replace them

[@RocketPropelledWombat]

Try it going up a long hill if you can @ first, that helps.

[@nataliefenelon4796]

I haven't smiled so much watching a KZbin vid in ages! Woooohooooo!

[@markmaker2488]

I think the best way to describe how to clutch up is to basically rev the engine up with the clutch in like your going to shift down a gear but don’t shift down.

[@southafricanwithaphone4657]

Like rev matching well newer bikes got auto blip but my srad etc so you mean like rev matching?

[@markmaker2488]

@@southafricanwithaphone4657 yeah, that’s it. It’s like rev matching but without changing gears, i.e stay in the same gear.

[@mrmagillacutty1]

First tutorial video i didnt remember till i started watching...thanks for the wizdom that refreshed subconciously when i was practicing my wheelies.

[@khaledkaissar5263]

I’m watching ur video now because I liked the way of saying learning wheelie safely..I want wheelie but I don’t want to crash my bike!

[@RMLEUMAS]

Best video I’ve found for this. Thank you man. Now time to practice

[@FastFlowKC]

you got it ! Let me know how they go

[@scottydubs]

I drift right too. Started sliding my but to the left side of the seat when I set up and it's been helping me. Keep getting after it!

[@JoseRios-c9d]

Wow that stand up wheelie was so smooth

[@Supersnakeridah]

Big props from australia ,👍🧞‍♂️

[@izayahbanyahawadah3435]

I'm working on learning on my 250 and this is definitely one of the better explanations I've seen

[@jpkillenit9450]

progress ¿?

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

Just got an XSR9 last night and when I took off I didn’t realize it was in B-mode(I’m one of those ppl that’s hands on). So the whole time I’m thinking “this ain’t as bad as everybody says of this bike being all torque”. I finally got over the excitement and noticed a (B)…hmm..so yea A-mode. Everything I heard was true those machines are made to wheelie

[@Wicked.b650]

Sunset and wheelies 👏🏼 I’m over here struggling on my grom. 🤣 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@joshuawithacamera]

Distracted by the fire lighting in this video 😍

[@ΡένοςΟρφανίδης]

Im a car mechanic but check for alignment if you didnt find it yet or check for weight mods on the bike like exhaust etc it can affect weight balance.

[@2452mitch]

Brilliant video. The thing that’s stopped me previously is not knowing to switch the Traction control off 😆🤦🏼‍♂️ nobody explains that in other videos, thanks man. Now just for some nice weather to practice as it’s currently pissin down with rain here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙄

[@zz-ic6dx]

Just started doing "power ups" in first gear on my 650 after 20k miles of riding. The feeling when the wheel comes up is amazing and I have been wanting to learn clutch ups but it feels like a mental block im scared to do it for some reason. Everyone says clutch up is easier and safer

[@FastFlowKC]

It is 100% a mental thing. Keep practicing! That 650 isn't the greatest for wheelies (that was my first bike) but you will be ready for long wheelies when you upgrade if you do get it down before then.

[@Nine6teen]

Start 2 nd gear power up, when comfortable start clutch up. I’d yo have balls to do 1st power up then you can start couching up in 2nd

[@EVERYTHINGSEVERYTHING]

Been riding 11 years I been doing power wheelies in 1st on a 636 Just got a 23 r7 clutch up in 2nd feels extremely safe Just focus on getting the front tire off the ground and go from there. This video is great advice fr fr

[@Supersnakeridah]

Mad video bro smooth calm and collected 🎉👍

[@FastFlowKC]

Aye glad you enjoyed my boy!

[@azmkilz13]

I have trouble not doing power ups 1st-3rd if I get into it hard 🤣 and it’s an old 99 F4, big bore kit and -1,+2 sprockets lol Loved watching this video though!! Props to you for taking the time to make this bro! 👊🏼

[@jondoe4667]

I tell everybody they should clutch up every wheelie every time no matter what bike they are on. It may seem scary at first but by clutching them you can control how quick they come up to balance point. In my opinion it's way safer than chasing a power wheelie. I also tell everybody that if they feel like they are gonna loop out, in most cases they aren't even close.

[@Vibrotronic]

The roads are crowned in the middle, especially in the south for water drainage. My bike will tend to go right on one tire because it’s trying to go downhill from the crown in the road. (The Brits’ bikes probably tend to go left because of driving on the opposite lane)

[@PleadTheFifth_Racing]

I'm ready to start working on wheelies but I'm a little nervous. My too bikes are both insane machines, Ducati Streetfighter V4SP2 with full exhaust and tuning and a 2023 Honda Fireblade SP again with full system and tuning... I've been keeping the wheelie control set low enough that it'll skim the front tire off the ground under harder pulls but I've never turned wheelie control off complete and tried to power wheelie or clutch up either of these bikes. You've got some great tips and examples in your video here. I think I might start with just wheelie control off, foot over rear brake, and chasing a harder pulls until I'm comfortable with how the bike feels on one wheel, then work on mastering the clutch up from pretty much any gear.

[@GaijinGamerGirl]

Getting my 02 FZS 600 has been awesome for those mid throttle power ups and wheel-ups between gears

[@underSTATEDexcellence]

I would say clutch ups are the best way to learn and get comfortable with bringing it up. I have that issue of going right as well, I have a 2013 S1000rr

[@SakonPanyaphong]

Could be the rotation of the earth at play😂

[@underSTATEDexcellence]

@@SakonPanyaphong Dang it I never even thought of that possibility…..

[@elonmust7470]

The curving to the right is probably just the engineered slope in the road pushing you like it pushes Rain water.

[@TintinSwe]

Hi. Its standard on s1000r and s1000rr. Its the clutch cable....

[@b2dary890]

Nice video Good job explaining the differences in the way the bike reacts depending on the RPM and gear selection. Also the differences in size of rider and bike. Good job 👍👏

[@FlippinDutchRc]

Nice vid. Nice explaining. Relaxed and chill. Like a pro Respect

[@gokrisgaming]

My problem is with liter bikes is the weight. I have done wheelies on husqvarna 701 and even a heavier drz but they come up at a decent rate vs liter bike doesnt seem to want to unless you give it a ridiculous amount of rpms that feels super sketchy and violent versus other bikes.

[@actionjaxon08]

Pretty good explanation video man. Good job.

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

Best advice" learn on a dirt bike off road 😮

[@Rehan_____]

Cant buy a dirt bike just for wheelies

[@mergcontracts8614]

You make it look so easy 🤙🏻

[@R6GREG]

Great video man good tips! 👍👍

[@FastFlowKC]

Glad you liked it! Appreciate you watching

[@tremolony4924]

I've done accidental power ups in 2nd a few times. Just taking off fast from the lights. Want to learn clutch ups and stand ups so bad

[@MichaelMartin-t8t]

Great video man! The bike going to the right when u bring tire down might be body position issue

[@jonobester5817]

He dude, I should probably stick with what has been the perfect bike for this returning 70yr old, after 50 years, a '98 Ninja 500. BUT, I have my heart set on the Triumph Daytona. The 660. The 675's are beautiful but likely too much bike for moi. Could you PLEASE do a video of you riding the new 660, aggressively? And how to avoid pulling an accidental wheelie?

[@andreicruceru9892]

Great video man, I was thinking of starting to learn it too but I want to save my zx6r from my mistakes and I was thinking of buying an old and cheap bike to do my homework on it, and than after I get the hang of it to start trying it on my zx6r. What do u think?

[@Crafcik200]

Yoo I had exactly the same issue with my ’07 R1. I wheelied it A LOT and always i had to fight the bike turning to the right. I let other people ride it and they didnt have the same problem so i started thinking that there maybe is something wrong with my position on the bike, but when i tried wheelie’ing other bikes like ’13 R1 or S1000RR the problem didn’t occur and the bikes went perfectly straight. If you discover the source of the problem I’d really appreciate some info because i have no clue what could’ve been the reason.And by the way, i just discovered your channel and i love your energy and positive vibe, keep up the good work my man 💪

[@FastFlowKC]

Yeah its so weird huh. Welcome to the channel man! Glad you enjoyed the video, stay tuned for more coming.

[@OPservatorV2]

I landed my first wheelie last friday, it lasted for about 3 seconds with smooth landing, but i kinda guess it's just hard to lift that one up. I've been googling a bit, and people do say "yeah, it's lots easier to wheelie any sport bike, than 80hp tour bike". Guess just gunna try harder :)

[@arhodehamel2615]

Definitely should not start on a big bike. Good way to get hurt. I started on a liter bike and was terrified. Got a small 110 pit bike and my progression has improved tenfold. Better to build that confidence on a small bike and work your way up.

[@ajschamberger2773]

I should not be watching this. Havent even got my first bike yet 😂 Hey KC Tho much love!

[@brub5174]

Did you ever loop this or previous bikes? This is something many people wanna know. Did some get to a level of "comfort" (and nearly perfection as you are) without ever looping it?. I guess this is very educational, i will start practicing on my minibike. Thanks

[@FastFlowKC]

Ive looped very small bikes like dirt bikes learning how to wheelie but never have I looped a big bike or any motorcycle at that. Just time and dedication.

[@riaanwiese85]

Great video. You make it look very easy. I'm a bit nervous with my bike. I'm struggling with my 2016 NC750X. I rev it up between 5000 and 6000rpm. It red lines on 7000rpm. It pops up a little. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.

[@ballafahlife]

My fear isn’t lapping the bike, but getting the death wobbles after u come down. My Ninja 400 was super easy to power up in 1st but I never got past that

[@Rehan_____]

I have faced death wobble once but luckily there was no vehicle behind me. It was very scary and I lose confidence for many days

[@AP-wu1rv]

I’m getting my first bike soon GSXR 750 or maybe 1000

[@J117-x7l]

Bruh

[@ΡένοςΟρφανίδης]

I ve got mine z750 kawasaki naked as first bike 10 months now.. respect it and ride always when your mind is focused and you will be fine.

[@donjoewon4739]

When you're standing up during the wheelie, how do you have your foot over the rear brake? Seems like the ankle angle would be very harsh when trying to not press it.

[@mmxviii4736]

Do you back off the throttle just before letting the clutch back out? Clutch in Throttle up (hold revs) Clutch out Or is it .. Clutch in Throttle up (back off a little) Clutch out

[@Rehan_____]

Practicing wheelies on my Duke 390. I have installed 6KG crashguard. Does it affect performance and wheelie capabilities?

[@TheAETHER22]

Do you let go of the clutch smoothly and fast while reved up high or instant? Thats what many wheelie instructors fail to mention.

[@Doc_on2s]

I have the same issue with my 15 s1k favoring the right side when i sit down wheelie. 🏍️

[@amac1900]

All I heard was Kansas mann... My boy's are taking Superbowl Sunday 😁 💥💥 9ER GANG

[@thomascamp4966]

Bro is that a special clutch lever? When trying to pop my clutch it seems to be hard and I can’t trust it because I don’t have the grip on my bars after releasing the clutch but tht one looks like it’s angled out to fit your two fingers

[@Schizo_Squid]

I can pop mine up pretty high but I can never seem to hold it. I’m twisting my wrist and then rolling off (not completely) the throttle and it just instantly drops. Should I roll on and stay where I rolled to instead of rolling slightly off after dumping the clutch?

[@uthantdillon3896]

You have to stay on the throttle, I had the same issue as you for years until 2 weeks ago lol

[@Schizo_Squid]

@@uthantdillon3896 ive seen videos where people will do clutch, roll on throttle, clutch, and then let off on the throttle and it goes up. I’ll definitely stick to staying on the throttle though haha. Thank you bro

[@uthantdillon3896]

@@Schizo_Squid they're letting off because they getting the bike up higher faster when clutching up. If you do a baby clutch ups in 2nd and stay on the gas (depending on your bike you're) it will start to gain more height. Just make sure you squeeze the tank with your knees and cover the rear brake everytime just in case you go back too far back. And get used to using the rear brake to set the bike down too. When you're clutching up it's literally the same motion as when you're rev matching just without shifting if that makes sense.

[@slothmarathonpromotions2470]

I want to try these but i don’t want to mess up my bike. I should buy like a cheap used Grom to practice on.

[@HighSpeedHamilton]

Do I need to shut the throttle when I pull in the clutch or can I pull the clutch while I have the throttle at a steady speed/accelerating?

[@KingVincemoto]

Got my ninja 400 clip ons my front suspension got stiffer but for some reason I am now having trouble getting the front end up?

[@halettebrennen8460]

I read the title to this video and LAUGHED MY ASS OFF!!!! :D

[@vinceheroes2326]

Hey bro i recently bought,myself a 2018 s1000rr and was wondering where you got your headlights from ?

[@TheSaunaS]

i have s1k 2017, so basicly same but year older. if i accelerate hard the bike wants me to be on the left side more. i've been thinkin' same thing.

[@rider7505]

Good video!!! Which mode you use for wheelies? TC and ABS off?

[@AntiPattern328]

Pulls to the right because all roads are peaked in the middle for rain runoff and it's just not as easy to steer wheels up in a sitting position.

[@janurbina9924]

Man I just a 2018 s1k , is the launch control from factory or I have to get it tuned to unlock it?

[@lotom670]

ik how to power wheelie i can power wheelie all day with ease but i still don’t understand the back brake aspect i can get to balance point in my power wheelie for like 1-2 seconds that it i wanna clutch up so i can stay in the air longer but again are you even touching the back brake when u wheelie i cant tell at all

[@FastFlowKC]

no rear brake for me at this moment in time lol definitely worth getting good at holding them with no brakes unless you are feeling really uncomfortable about pulling it up farther

[@expiredddmilkkk]

When I do it I don’t see my tire come up off the ground or feel it, and I feel like once I drop the clutch It feels like I get jerked

[@MrSetting]

Nice and clear video. What settings do you use on the gopro?

[@rrydinhigh2452]

Sir honestly, when you were just beginning to do wheelies, did you ever crash? Thanks in advance for responding 👍

[@Thatguy-u3u]

Not going to lie, I don’t have a bike 😔 but I’m trying to look for my first one! I’m thinking about a Kawasaki 600 or 650cc or maybe a Yamaha. I would love to have one like yours though

[@FastFlowKC]

I have no doubt you will have a bike just like mine one day! Hard work makes anything possible. Thanks for tuning into the video.

[@Thatguy-u3u]

@@FastFlowKC thanks a ton man, it means a lot!

[@Mr_Wasaki]

I got the same bike but the wheelie mode won’t let me pop it up for a power wheelie how do I turn that off

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Your bike will lean to the drain plane of the road. Roads are crowned. That is the reason we pull left on the left lane and right on the normal lanes. 30 years riding and I did road work. it is all about the angle

[@FastFlowKC]

I never really thought of that lol

[@Wick410]

I probably rode more than i drove at this point im 37 it took me years to get over letting the clutch out 😅😅😅 fuck wheelies used to be terrifying

[@Devest8]

With this year are you able to downshift without clutch with its stock quick shifter?

[@char.s1ksmashing444]

I think the most important thing is rocking back so your back tire doesn't just spin on you

[@FastFlowKC]

your back tire should never spin unless the conditions of the road or your tire sucks.

[@char.s1ksmashing444]

Idk I got q5 on my r1 and if I am not putting a little weight to the back the back tire just wants to spin. If I rock back when I pop it up it just feels easier to catch my wheelie in that sweet spot where you can just keep your throttle in one spot instead of trying to chase it up.

[@FastFlowKC]

@@char.s1ksmashing444 Yeah that sounds like cold tires, cold roads, or not the best tires, or not the best roads, or giving it way to much throttle. For sure one of those things, it should not be spinning unless under one of those conditions.

[@Jay-qx4iu]

I got the same 2018 s1000rr. How about I switch the traction to -5 and try ? I tried back in 2019 it worked but it’s been so long since I tried wheelie

[@LuisAlvarez-jk2sp]

I was hoping to find out about breaking while putting the bike up?

[@KebabMoto]

s1000rr 2018. I want to ask you where can i buy the same head light as your? what it calls?

[@seans7228]

What speed should we be going to learn the baby clutch ups?

[@vegetablesouper9379]

When im wheeling my bike doesn't come down to the right, so much as it slams to the dirt and either breaks me or itself. But same idea :)

[@randomchannel1167]

I blew my fork seals from doing so many wheelies but who cares. money does buy happiness. Also I know groms will blow up if you do long enough wheelies, can this happen on big bikes too?

[@905-R6-GOON]

I power wheeling my 600 from first gear But I can't hold it. I'm just scared to do a clutch up because I do not want to loop my bike.

[@christophercharles2174]

What mode are you running when clutching up verses power up? I’m going from Busa to S1K with user modes. Have coding plug installed and not sure 0 to -7 on the DTC helps wheeling.

[@sik_s1k]

2nd gear power wheelie is probably a safer way of learning vs clutch ups, on a 1000

[@mzsh717]

change stock exhaust might help the balance for 18 s1000rr（full system better）

[@billyflanagan9657]

Bring the bike up then about 3 feet then clutch up into 2nd gear for a smooth wheelie

[@rowoon0109]

스로틀을 순간 감고 (10,000rpm) 바퀴가 올라오면 다시 풀어주며 스로틀 컨트롤인가요

[@ridniight843]

thanks !

[@elgar6743]

If you're a 'newbie', the first rule of 'wheelie' instruction is, ... "Always COVER the REAR BRAKE !!" Read the above again. Again, if you're a newbie, ignore the above at your own peril.

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Catless 750 gets a nooner pretty easily. I need to rebuild my rear brake.

[@MercilessKilla5836]

Definitely be allot easier for someone to learn on a cheap POS they aren't scared to lay down. Learning to wheelie on a $20k bike is so stressful

[@lukerose-y3o]

Do you throttle up on the clutch pull or release?

[@internalprimate75]

Okay but what sort of affect should I use?!? Is it similar to a flat affect or no?

[@JulianSanchez-tt3nu]

Mf didn’t mention the rear brake once in the whole video 😂

[@SeireiYura]

im learning to ride a motorbike, how long in should i learn to wheelie? i used to be good on a pedal

[@FastFlowKC]

I would wait until you have full control over the bike before you start to bring it up vertically. Months if not a year.

[@ChitChat]

I can't do wheelies, but I can say trying to learn wheelies on a 400 is not for beginners. It takes finesse from someone who already knows how to do wheelies. That's why I just got a bigger bike instead.