How to Begin Learning Wheelies on a Motorcycle

In today's video I'm going to show some tips and tricks to start off with some small beginner wheelies on hard to wheelie bikes like the Yamaha R6.
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[@icewormproductions7826]

Pro tip # 467. Practice wheelies in the hospital parking lot. You’re welcome.

[@lothegreat1788]

Why

[@skynmystical4861]

@@lothegreat1788 because if you crash, the hospital is right there

[@drewmeister9044]

😂 lol

[@bowdwn03]

😂☠🤣

[@sosmotorcycles]

My mt10 would have the cops there so fast lol thing screams

[@pg.travels]

So good to get this advice from an actual beginner rather than an expert who, whilst he'll be far more skilled, will gloss over things that a beginner will notice that the expert has long forgotten... Great video!!

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Thanks for the comment! Tried my best

[@nakusahs]

I don’t Think u can get a higher boss level than popping a wheelie past a vehicle 😎😁

[@truelve11]

😂😂 Thb if you practice every day for 6 months I can assure you’ll reach balance point very easy but every single day you should practice!

[@joetaiwo4086]

Nice mate, those wheelies you pulled off like the first one will be too high for a beginner and will scare them. Feels more like when you are more comfortable with the wheels coming up before you progress to what you demonstrated. Generally good advice around the wheelies :)

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Thanks for the kind comment

[@8alakai8]

yes i have just learnd from a pro to only practice the clutch up and dont give extra throttle just let it drop first get used to getting it up and only like 30cm max

[@pyrusmasterdan1]

chasing wheelies look sick though when you're close to balance point

[@BobbyDigital_100]

Dude: “this is what not to do”. Me: “that 💩 looked sweet as hell” 😂

[@-_ivan_-cf2499]

Hahaha

[@mrchoppa704sk7]

Thanks for the tips sounds good ready to get out there n try it

[@TwoWheelTurban]

No problem! Be safe and do thinking’s one step at a time. Don’t get discouraged it takes a while

[@gamingbboy]

On an r6 it could be real intimidating and scary ..... me on a hayabusa getting ready to try what i just watxhed😭😭

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Haha honestly hayabusa’s are not gonna be a fun bike to learn wheelies on. Recommend you buy a second bike like supermoto

[@Cheesin31]

I don’t like clutching for wheelies on my Hayabusa. If you use the clutch it’s a more violent reaction, so to speak. I like running the bike up in rpm’s and then blurp the throttle as to load down on the forks, then romp on it and feel the front end come up. The 08 and up Hayabusas kind of suck if they have the soft rev limiter in 1st - 3rd gears. Mine was a lot better after the ECU flash took the power limiter off. Hayabusas also tend to lay you back in the seat instead of wanting to jump up into a wheelie. Just remember to load the front end down and then give it throttle when the forks are rebounding upwards. Don’t be slamming the front end down all the time also or you will be replacing the seals in your forks all the time because the hayabusas are super front heavy.

[@rockyIV0100]

the haya comes up without the clutch so easily but then again you're going 140 kph lol. I have a cbr650r also which doesnt come up at all with just power..

[@vaportrail226]

@@rockyIV0100 Sure it does. 50cc pit bikes can power wheelie.

[@NomadRay]

@@rockyIV0100i had a cbr600rr, no clutch op wheelies even in second gear bro. You gotta find the powerband

[@Callofdutymobileskits]

I appreciate the humbleness🤙🏽

[@TwoWheelTurban]

I try my best, thanks for watching!

[@flexmarchetti]

Awesome video, great tips,thankyou

[@TwoWheelTurban]

No problem ride safe!

[@TheStringBreaker]

That second wheelie was a work of art!

[@ayp8119]

Thanks for tips.

[@TwoWheelTurban]

No problem! Good luck

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

I'm the opposite. I can power wheelie through a couple a gears but don't do clutch ups. But I'll try your technique on my next ride. Nice video btw. One of the best on this topic.

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Yea I recommend clutch ups for sure!! Thanks for watching and let me know how it goes.

[@joseperez2894]

SHIFTING TROUGH A POWER WHEELIE IS DANGEROUS, YOU MORE LIKELIER TO CRASH AT 3RD GEAR 75MPH VS 30MPH 1ST GEAR

[@dumbassmoto_hub1676]

Same

[@TravisTerrell]

Question: Why shouldn't you try to "chase it?" It seems like it would be the logical next step after learning to get the wheel off the ground?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Chase means doing a wheelie below balance point, it’s much safer and predictable to stay at constant speed at balance point

[@allgasnobrakes919]

What you recommend I get my rpms up too on my R1??? I’ve been trying for a year now to wheelie!! I only give it a shot like once a month thO!! I’ve already did a $5k engine rebuild a month after I bought my bike...Just super scared I’m gone lay my baby down and have to shell out that same type of money again!! 🤦‍♂️

[@TwoWheelTurban]

On a R1 you have insane amounts of torque in almost every gear. Go like 35-40 in second and pull in clutch rev quickly to like 6-7k and drop clutch instantly and continue applying throttle. Cover the rear brake!

[@allgasnobrakes919]

@@TwoWheelTurban Thanks!! Man it’s “Sounds” so Easy 🤣😂🤣🤦‍♂️ I’m gonna try it today 🤞

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Haha be careful and please practice using the rear brake so if you go back too far you can press it.

[@jordy6676]

How did you go man? I ride an R1 and still a bit nervous to pop the front up (on purpose). Haha

[@jordy6676]

@@allgasnobrakes919 Sorry to hear! As long as you are okay now though, and still have a bike to ride when you are feeling up to it. Some drivers have no idea how to drive. I live in Sydney and its rare to finish a ride without someone almost merging into you or cutting you off!

[@mrinformal8052]

I got a z125 and i can only do baby wheelies from about 5 mph but either i hardly get it raised or i raise it a bit high but instantly drop it

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Yea the main thing I would say is learn that rear brake that is the only thing that will save you

[@TaylorsAuthenticTraditions]

Loved this video. Just found your channel. New Sub. I have an '07 R6 that I am having difficult pulling a wheelie on. I am trying the clutch out method. I try it in 1st or 2nd gear. I rev up then dump the clutch but it just jerks my bike forward very hard. Any tips? Maybe you could shoot a video of you in neutruel reving and showing how you do the clutch then go over it in slow mo analyzing what your doing? Loved this video. Your an excellent teacher! Keep up the excellent work.❤💯🏍

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Thanks! I’d say try in first and make sure you are releasing the clutch very abruptly while the revs are hanging at like 6-8k. It may seem you are releasing quick, but many people are still slipping it instead of popping that lever out. Also maintain throttle after, don’t cut throttle.

[@TaylorsAuthenticTraditions]

@@TwoWheelTurban Thank you. I'm sure it is a user error on my part. I will try that. So 1st gear, foot hovering over rear brake, clutch in, rev to 6-8k, dump clutch(ideally should come up at this point?)

[@PrettyUglyR6]

@@TaylorsAuthenticTraditionsdid you ever get it ?

[@bradcordick5358]

Do you guys like to shift gears I personally have wheelied every bike I've owned from my 85cc 2 stroke to my zx6r but I like to start in 2nd and personal I always used to just power shift up np clutch put it in 3rd so lower rpms once the bikes up???

[@gideonsikk8733]

Yep trying this on my 600cbrr..comes up soo fast though ..poc a poc... bit by bit

[@defenderalt7393]

Gettin ready to try it, probably gonna drop my bike but thats the fun of it I guess

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Just make sure you know the rear brake extremely well ! Be safe and have fun

[@defenderalt7393]

@@TwoWheelTurban Tried it out, my bike seems to be a bit too heavy (either that or I wasnt hitting enough RPM's), what should I go for? (My bike is a kawasaki versys 300 if that helps)

[@TwoWheelTurban]

I would try first gear, go around 10-15 mph and then rev to about 6k-7k and dump the clutch very quickly while also maintaining more throttle input. Your natural reaction will be to not continue adding throttle, but you need to to get the front wheel up.

[@defenderalt7393]

@@TwoWheelTurban Got it, thanks

[@IMPBEATZOFFICIAL]

Hey so when I let go of my clutch my bike just goes really fast. Like I’m not understanding why it never lifts off the ground.

[@rickyhealey3081]

Me too 😅😂

[@SACTOWN-xv3vm]

Bro you make it look so damn easy! Lol

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Thanks man

[@Irene-ly6zo]

I’m practicing on my friend Yamaha R6 and I’m afraid of whiskey throttle! Idk if that can be a thing while doing a wheelie but definitely try to be cautious of it.

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Yea you can whiskey throttle for sure

[@tcpfuzz9215]

Most people keep the wrist of their throttle hand up at too high an angle which allows you to grab way too much throttle and increases your risk of whiskey throttling. If you want to avoid that, you can start with your wrist in a more neutral to lower angle on the throttle so that anatomically you just aren't able to grab massive handfulls of it.

[@spiritualru2364]

@@tcpfuzz9215 great advice 👍🏽

[@mikehankins6799]

what exhaust is on that bike???? Sounds very nice!!!

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Akrapovic GP Slip-On

[@Bacho935]

Nice video man!!, what helmet is that?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Icon Armada, thanks man

[@BodyRocker9]

Are you supposed to pull the clutch all the way in or just past the friction zone so it’s touching my fingers?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Definitely not all the way, like you said pretty much just a bit past the friction zone.

[@mhassassin2816]

Do you really just dump the clutch after revving it up or is there more control going into it? Also does it harm the clutch/what’s the technique to not harm it too much?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Releasing quicker is better for the clutch as you aren’t burning it out as much compared to if you were slowly letting it out with throttle. And yes you want to “pop” the clutch (let it out quickly) like a rubber band releasing.

[@liveandletlive2894]

Trying this on a GSXR1000 lol 8k and ill be taking a unexpected space expedition

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Ha yea most definitely, I just picked up a 2020 Super Duke R and there’s so much torque clutch ups are unnecessary

[@gsxraiders]

@@TwoWheelTurban my god. The torque curve on those thing are insane. 106ft/lb in such short RPM.

[@DontFollowMe666]

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??😅😐😔

[@TwoWheelTurban]

You might have blown your front forks

[@ericroshto9685]

You should speed up before coming down from the wheelie

[@ricardo6861]

❤👌😎 cool

[@Tonio1k]

so im about to buy my first bike but its only a 150cc do you think its able to wheelie

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Yes you can wheelie a 50cc

[@godwinikape8888]

Oh wow 8k RPM on a R6 and I’m here trying to wheelie from 5k RPM on my ZZR400 😅. No wonder all the bike does is lurch forward without lifting the front wheel. Thanks for the tip, I’ll try 8k next time

[@slept-on_SP]

Do you release the clutch quick and smooth or do you just pop it and release instantaneously. When I try popping the clutch I feel my rear losing traction slightly rather than pulling the front up. Rear tire has 1k miles Michelin power RS and the asphalt is clean around this newly constructed warehouse parking lot.

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Pop it and stay in the throttle, don’t slip it slowly

[@slept-on_SP]

@@TwoWheelTurban Pull in the clutch partially only to the start of the biting point right?

[@slept-on_SP]

@@TwoWheelTurban Thanks for the advice bro, honestly made some solid progress last night as far as timing the clutch pop the moment the front fork starts to rebound.

[@Gamer6TNein]

I have always wanted to learn how to wheelie but I'm scared of looping it. I have a 2008 R6 and I have lifted the wheel off the ground but I just don't have the nuts to keep it up

[@TwoWheelTurban]

I’d buy a cheap 100cc dirtbike and learn on that or a grom then go back to R6

[@Gamer6TNein]

@@TwoWheelTurban I have a CB125R and it's incredibly hard to wheelie

[@yaboifrostyyy871]

How much of a difference is it on a liter bike? Or should I just get a stunt bike?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Liter bikes are really heavy and honestly suck for learning wheelies, I say get a 250 to learn

[@ii_truekille_ii9220]

really good video

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Thanks for the support!

[@osrsrenzonl8029]

im doing 9000rpm first gear on my r6 from 2005, what is the best speed to start the proces?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Honestly that’s good if you can release the clutch really fast and maintain those revs after you drop the clutch

[@lions_official7944]

I would recommend try to be around 30-40km/h. You want to start slow but not too slow. Below 30km/h will be harder

[@osrsrenzonl8029]

@@lions_official7944 okay thanks!.

[@royalhqtv6019]

bro said baby wheelies and doing this :D my man my baby wheelies is 10cm of the ground and this is all i can do for my first ones :D

[@RyanMatthewYates]

Never wheelied but I've rode for a while worried about doing this on cbr900rr for the first time

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Give it a try, just have smooth inputs and take small steps

[@RyanMatthewYates]

@@TwoWheelTurban it's a 98 so carbed should I get it to friction zone and then 3500-4500 rpms then fully let the clutch out so it will just grab?

[@451diddy]

Good video

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Thanks!

[@dodeno111]

I tried it on my zx6r but nothing happend. Go on 1st gear at 4000 rpm and bike is going only fast but not on wheelie. Am I doing somehing wrong ? Anyways nice video, good luck, greetings from Slovakia.

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Make sure you are pulling in the clutch and releasing very abruptly while maintaining high revs (6-7k rpm).

[@laertecruyff]

Did you change the sprokes for the R6?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Stock gearing

[@laertecruyff]

@@TwoWheelTurban bro, your good ❤️‍🔥awesome

[@emilygooden6739]

Every video I’ve watched on this, someone always says “Cover the rear break!” But nobody ever says why. What an I supposed to do with the rear break??

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Tap it when you feel you are going to far back. Only saver

[@emilygooden6739]

@@TwoWheelTurban Ah, thank you!!

[@RideWithTheWolf]

On my fz750 i did a lot of clutch wheelies and the main clutch bearings went bad, js.

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Aw man, sorry to hear. How much is the repair ?

[@RideWithTheWolf]

@@TwoWheelTurban I never fixed it. Sold it for $500. I have an 06 R1 now.

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Nice man! Ride safe

[@UpBeatYamaha]

Hand drags soon

[@TwoWheelTurban]

In my dreams dude 😂, I’d be so happy with just balance point

[@chrish7945]

Are these in first gear?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Yea first gear, real twitchy

[@chrish7945]

Two Wheel Turban I’ve been trying in second but I’m stock gearing maybe -1 will help

[@SBMMBOOGIE]

Yeah if your stock wheel 1st gear 8k rpm will get it up even for me on a 250

[@siah_6008]

What gear are u in when you get it up is it 1st or second I have an 04 r6 and I’m trying to learn also😂

[@TwoWheelTurban]

1st, it is really twitchy.

[@joseperez2894]

2nd is sweet spot gear doesnt hutt yohr arms as much

[@playboiiismoove8623]

I have the same bike and learning -

[@LyfeOfMike]

Bro I’m on a gsxr 600 and I rev till about 12k and dump and my bike won’t lift that high

[@TwoWheelTurban]

What gear are you in? And make sure you are actually dropping clutch fast and staying on throttle

[@LyfeOfMike]

@@TwoWheelTurban first gear 😭 do i need to pull the bike up or sum

[@nicksmith0015]

That doesn't seem possible. Your bike should put you in orbit and sound like a rocket

[@Mehtap2000]

Do you release the clutch instantly?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Yea don’t ride it out

[@hoodedr6]

I really want to learn how to wheelie but god I’m nervous to do it.

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Go find a good parking lot, put all the gear on and give it a shot. Try using a dirtbike at first.

[@jakelanrad7142]

How tall are you?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

6ft

[@wildingnemo5869]

Dont chase it but also dont slam it down and hit ur nutz and mess up ur forks

[@jet100c]

I never saw you once reach balance point

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Yea that’s why it’s beginner tutorial, no one is going to be hitting bp first time trying…

[@8alakai8]

best tip get a old cheap bike with your buddies put crash bars on it go learn wheelies and it wont be a problem if you drop it its a beater bike

[@TwoWheelTurban]

For sure, honestly buying a used 125cc dirtbike on Facebook is best

[@8alakai8]

@@TwoWheelTurban we are thinking getting 500 or bigger but very cheap and i can fix a lot myself and put learner bars on it we just share the pay 4 guys

[@blairakana9984]

Wheelieteach bar is the best to learn how to wheelie.

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Haven’t heard of it, I’ll check it out

[@Corruptedworld33]

Why shouldn’t you chase a wheelie out?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Because you aren’t truly at balance point, so essentially you are relying on the power of the bike instead of proper skill and control.

[@Corruptedworld33]

Thank you for your reply

[@gosertube]

I wasn’t doing wheelies on bicycle ain’t gonna start on a motorcycle lol

[@SnerASDF]

Did that shut today on a bmw r1200r and have a big shit in my pants thats why im here xD befor i crash that bike

[@martinstrickland8260]

It’s frustrating

[@sannevanbeers]

You’re not actually teaching somebody to do a wheelie… you’re explaining it as if you’re talking to somebody who already knows how to do one. I appreciate your safety concerns but I just clicked on this video to learn how to actually get the bike up… the safety bit I already knew.

[@chriswells1898]

He did say how to do it but I’ll break it down. 1st gear (typically the gear with the highest torque), clutch in, rev to 7-8k rpm, instantly drop the clutch, rear brake so you don’t go too high. Its all a very quick, smooth motion just like blipping to downshift. He is right though: practice in a safe spot with plenty of grip and crash room

[@jromt4988]

I left work tonight gave it too many beans and brought that front wheel all the way up😂 I just about shit my pants that's the first time I've brought the front wheel up more than an inch I probably hit 2 on the clock before rolling back off and saving my ass. Noob advice do not do this when its pitch black you will need a change of underwear

[@tee-boppin_em8147]

When I was 11yr I used to ride Wheely's on my cousin's 80cc Dirt-Bike!! My brother let me drive his crotch rocket An now I'm terrified To even try!!! 😂🤣🤣 Maybe it was just Me Riding a crotch rocket For the first time and those things Man when cranking the throttle It Pulls your chest down to the gas tank!!!!

[@alex079ztmr9]

But isn t a wheelie dangerous?

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Everything is dangerous

[@johnnysins1400]

Riding a motorcycle itself screams death, literally the reason we ride is because we’re ruthless 😂

[@VanDOOMenStein]

3:31 was doodoo

[@johntatman8182]

So what you can ride a wheelie what good does it do you there's no Fame there's no trophies there's no money this just showing off trying to impress the little girls

[@TwoWheelTurban]

With that logic what’s the point of doing anything in life, sorry you can’t wheelie.

[@johntatman8182]

@@TwoWheelTurban I was doing wheelies before you were born

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Ok then why are you against them? 😂 Clearly you haven’t done them or you wouldn’t have that viewpoint.

[@johntatman8182]

@@TwoWheelTurban smarter and older less willing to damage my body LOL once you get older you see how silly it was

[@TwoWheelTurban]

Fair point, haha thanks for watching!

[@andywynn1258]

Not good tutorial for beginners at all...Shouldn't do this clip for newbies especially for dangerous stunt like wheelie

[@TwoWheelTurban]

What? Everyone starts as a beginner so if you want to learn how to wheelie you gotta start somewhere