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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[@rider7806]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@KentwoodWarrior]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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

[@lucasswalker]

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 :)

[@gregjaussaud7198]

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

[@Funky.P0V]

Just went down today trying to shift from 2nd to 3rd. Was too far back when I shifted

[@JordanLorbach]

Robby still has that 250!

[@GeorgesCanadianVentures]

Awesome demo!!! Thanks 🏁👊

[@maj301]

I learned the rear brake back in the early 80,s.. There was a guy named Doug Domokus that had a honda sponsership to ride wheelies at pro motocross events.. He also had a drive assembly to the front wheel to give a gyro effect to help with side to side balance.. i,m 63 now and have lost the skill...

[@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

[@christopherbrown1183]

Great motorcycle bro

[@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.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

All solid advice. ❤❤❤

[@KrazychadCassidy]

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

[@Mr450pro]

I trained wheelies long ago. I do prefer doing it on gras, it’s not so hard on bike and body wenn you crash.

[@DaveDayve]

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

[@skyfual]

I learned how to wheelie on an sl70 with 150 motor and no rear brake

[@daniellandry9366]

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

[@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.

[@wetones8]

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

[@Abc-ps9ox]

2:50 i scrape my grom and mt 07, can circles onehander etc and havent looped

[@AdventureDaily]

Nice!

[@Abc-ps9ox]

@@AdventureDaily love your videos man😍

[@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?

[@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

[@Bosio011]

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

[@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?

[@oneeyedrover]

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

[@Paperviewtre]

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

[@josehbob9185]

I want to learn

[@07ribon]

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

[@danielleeson7622]

Are you using stock gearing?

[@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

[@AutoMan84]

Any tips for a 701/690 starting out?

[@AdventureDaily]

Easy on the throttle..

[@allenupnorth2191]

What gear should I learn in on a Kx450f I hear a lot of 2nd gear vs 1st

[@BraappMalaysia]

One of my friends, always on his second or third gear when wheeling his kx450f. Same goes with his klx450r

[@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.

[@TheJamesking7828]

So I shouldn’t try this on my zx6r ?

[@AdventureDaily]

At your own risk!

[@Clxtchery]

my dad has rmz 450 he knows how to wheelie but know he dosent have to use clutch

[@AdventureDaily]

Nice.

[@christopherbrown1183]

Wheels

[@kylehoward4979]

In my 30's, bruised my tailbone a few times. Sounds fun until. Think I'd rather learn Japanese.

[@joewildwest2241]

learn how to wheelie a motorcycle via youtube , wow

[@lauriL90]

last summer i looped, tore my acl and meniscus. no riding for 6 months. what a fail. do not try to land on leg and save the bike when you loop. accept the fail and land on your ass😀

[@salazam]

11:50 to skip all the boring talking

[@perrygibbons1816]

What is the purpose of doing a wheelie, spend your time in learning offroad skills, wheelies are useless 👎

[@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

[@christopherbrown1183]

Great motorcycle bro

[@AdventureDaily]

Thanks!

[@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

[@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!!

[@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...

[@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

[@razraz2923]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?.

[@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

[@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!!!

[@PeterDragon93]

Do you have any videos explaining the shifting like you mentioned towards the end? Is that basically clutchless shifting? If you have a video I'd totally love a link

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@chrisbiker919]

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

[@TheOutsideDev]

11:22 is me trying to wheelie 😅

[@Spartan375X]

I feel like the brake is what I really need to learn, I can get it up and hold it for 2 or 3 seconds, but nowhere near balance point.

[@Metalbladelawncare]

You should be using the brake to bring down the wheelie not the throttle. This will help teach you to use it.

[@JohannesDalenMC]

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.

[@metalsadman]

love that potato video of yz wheelie lol.

[@AdventureDaily]

Flip phone for the win!

[@TakeThatScrewOut]

Good video, good advice..thanks man!

[@letmelooktv]

Just thinking of returning to bikes after many years. I rode my first monkey bike at around 5 or 6. had a fantic motor bike around 13 but mostly did bmx due to cost. I rode one the road for 4 or 5 years. I can do a wheelie but i knew nothing technical about it and came off the back regularly. I never learnt using the back brake or even thought of it tbh. Cant wait to get back in the saddle for a another blat.

[@TB7-X]

I have the CRF300L Rally. I think I will begin learning to wheelie it in 2nd gear. I think it will be more forgiving if I accidentally give it too much throttle. Thanks for helping us newbies learn!

[@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. 🔥

[@RodrigoGarciactg]

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

[@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

[@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

[@RustySmith-z5x]

So Tanner, how 'bout wheelieing the overweight 282 lb Honda XR150L Dualsport bikes? We're presently building one with a 200cc kit & cam, & putting it on a serious diet. Presently have it down to 259 lbs w/full tank of gas, & shooting for 250 lbs. Bike is incredibly quiet & vibration free (counterbalanced engine, unlike the CRF 230F & L bikes). With 25% more displacement, it has a whole new complexion in the power & torque department, pulls 3 less teeth on the rear sprocket, & hits 71 mph. What are your thoughts of wheelies on this bike...? Also the KLX 140L series bikes (small, medium & large sizes)...? CIAO!

[@nrdbikes]

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

[@slipweasel]

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

[@siscoramingo8536]

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

[@charliem5332]

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

[@hexhead5732]

Cool wheelie video bro👍

[@Excel.esports]

Post some more vid of the Honda rubi

[@rebeldetail6134]

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

[@jeffpaxton9172]

You said HARD ON. HA, HA!

[@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

[@chrispewkreme]

You gotta WHEELIE use the rear brake.

[@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.

[@BraappMalaysia]

Thank you senpai for the tutorial

[@AdventureDaily]

You're welcome 😊

[@Mannybrickz]

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

[@clutchitup8565]

Nah

[@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

[@RatigansIsland]

what state is this?

[@Scott-ri2ek]

Can I learn at 58 years old. ??

[@AdventureDaily]

Absolutely!

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

41 here. Well done for giving it a go. I have fear by the looks of 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.

[@JumboFreeze]

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

[@goaliemojo4310]

nice!

[@MotoJB]

Good instruction and Nice riding shorts!

[@AdventureDaily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RustBeltFab_]

What about wheeling a Monkey? Do you still have your Monkey?

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

Just put deposit on 1 monkey yellow (if can't get red) it reminds me of being 15 on mates HD50. In Australia after November can't get new bike road legal as it needs abs Front and rear. I just got caught speeding 6months suspension but starts in a fortnight. I'm on impound list so I don't want to lose the 300L

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

Do you have one. Would you buy one new and would you buy again if you went back in time? Thanks. $7065 Aud my crf300l $8700 (cheaper now) and that's why I'm wondering is it worth the cash?

[@RustBeltFab_]

@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 Yes I have a 2021 Red Monkey. It’s a blast. I had a Grom before the Monkey. The Monkey is way more comfortable and looks cooler.

[@MoodSwingZX]

CRF250x should go straight from throthle?