How to wheelie standing up on a dirt bike︱Cross Training Enduro

[@crosstrainingenduro]

IMPORTANT! First... as with all our training vids, read our disclaimer first before attempting any techniques: bit.ly/2U0bgCy Also, you must first learn to cover the rear brake properly. This greatly reduces the risks while learning. See this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3emqKqrnKiql6M There is risk involved. However you can reduce the risks by learning to cover the rear brake, and learning to lift the front wheel higher in gradual steps.

[@MrHansen]

That last wheelie at 4:55 is amazing! Recovers by shifting the rear wheel backwards. Amazing! Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Bill Hansen that would be young ruben, australia's junior trials and endurocross champion last year, and just picked up the endurocross championship this year in the expert class. he is ANNOYINGLY good on both trials and dirt bikes. :-)

[@motoboys1224]

Man you guys deserve way more subs keep it up

[@primedirective00]

Finally... This channel is not for beginners lol. Love it

[@cyrex686]

Finally took the advice of learning on a trials bike. Wow, it is so much easier to get up, stay up, and the best part is I can recover easily when I go too far and the bike gets away from me.

[@tommyb9746]

Brand new beta 430. Probably 8th time riding it. I did it! I tried to remember everything you said and it worked. Just little pops and rear brake back down. But I did it! It was kinda strange to watch the front forks extend as the front tire left the ground. From an absolute beginner, thanks!

[@joel19604]

Thank you for the video. When I was 15 I had a 1975 Yamaha DT 250. I loved climbing hills and pulling wheelies. I just bought a 1974 DT 250 (41 years later), I am not as brave as I was but want to be young and have fun again. I will practice and hopefully not crash and burn.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Joe R great bikes, i had a DT175 years ago... :)

[@theoriginalpauly]

You guys are awesome. This is the first channel I've ever subscribed to.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

theoriginalpauly damn pauly, well that just ramps up the pressure on us lol. welcome aboard, hope you enjoy the vids...

[@annunziatavito568]

theoriginalpauly o

[@blindlemonpiesky]

Spot on, you have to want it. Really want it! "LUCK" is often rewarded by HARD work. I am 62 and have been riding wheelies since I was 7. I was the kid riding wheelies to and from school on my Schwinn Sting-Ray back in the day. On my mountain bike I can still ride wheelies. I am humbled to say I have never masterd the art of the wheelie on a motorcycle. I can hop my XR600R and pull it up in 2nd and shift through the gears to 5th. IN my belief, this is NOT riding a wheelie and I am a poser. YOU MUST commit to the rear brake (like I do on my mountain bike). I still plan on learning to ride a "real" wheelie on a motorcycle. No excuses for me.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

It's a conundrum for sure... wheelies are all about the fun side of riding. But learning to cover the rear brake properly is just constant boring repetition. But so worth learning.

[@Sum4Seb]

Hi SGP :) Now this one will be really fun to practice on the mighty DR! Very well put together video as always. Thanks for taking the time to educate the less experienced riders out there. Great service you're providing the riding community! T4S.

[@waynedutton7046]

Great work on the videos, please keep going you are motivating new and old time riders like me getting back on the Drz400 after 14years of no bike at 55years. You Easley explain correct moves and little tricks to keep the bike moving and the rider safe. Great thanks to you and your buddies.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Thanks Wayne. It's great to see so many getting back into the sport once kids have grown up!

[@coryparker5729]

One of the most helpful videos I have watched

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Great to hear, Cory

[@msredleger]

That guy is riding that DR650 like its a light Enduro! Thanks for these videos. Good points to concentrate on when practicing.

[@tristanjross2186]

Just got myself a 2010 KTM530 (pick it up in 3 weeks). Can't wait to get back into riding and trying all these techniques. Great video 👍

[@SomeRiderGuy]

How's it treating you so far? :)

[@tristanjross2186]

SomeRiderGuy Not good!! It died 3 weeks after I got it while I was doing 100kms on a dirt road. I haven't had a chance to take it to get fixed. Will not start!!! Hoping to get it in the shop this week. I was loving it before this happened though!

[@SomeRiderGuy]

Tristan J Ross Daamn that sucks! Hopefully you'll have better luck in the future with it

[@SergiRo75]

Excellent, first thing in the morning tomorrow☕️

[@crosstrainingenduro]

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[@surg23]

I'm a scrub when it comes to wheelies. I can usually wheelie up to 6th but it's always a ham-fisted approach. This will help a lot! Great video, thanks!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

surg23 yep it's all in the balance hey? after a few decades of wheelies i'm only just starting to sit on the balance point and begin learning how to cover the rear brake. :-(

[@surg23]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES Haha yeah, that balance point is a bugger. Finding it in first gear is exceptionally hard for me. It somehow felt easier on my older and lower bikes. Does the type of rear tire affect your balance much for wheelies ? I have this very skinny 70/30 A/T which is much better for road use, but it feels like it's harder to balance on. Maybe I should put less air in it lol.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

surg23 wheelies get a bit easier with softer tyres... look at all the stunt riders using nearly flat rear tyres. first gear is very hard for doing longer wheelies, second gear is much better... less snappy throttle response and the gyroscopic force from the front wheel keeps the bike stable.

[@Stephane1995]

Subscribed instanly, makes me want to get a bike again and relive my childhood!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

well, you could always get a bike and start reliving.... :-)

[@ТимурКитов-к8б]

Great channel! I wish I could learn to ride from these masters. Wish you all the best, your videos are awesome!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Тимур Китов we wish we could learn from the masters too. :-) we did for two days with chris birch, fantastic experience!

[@motoganove]

thanx for the tips, I will try it on my sm as well

[@belajartrabas]

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Glad it was helpful

[@rzski351]

Excellent videos! Subscribed after watching two of them. You are very good at explaining the techniques, look forward to more.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

FURTHER TIPS? SEE OUR WHEELIE TRAINING VID SERIES! This is just an introductory training vid, please see all the links at the end of this video for further advice. Please don't ask us in the comments for advice, everything you need to know is in the wheelie training series here. kzbin.info/aero/PLlur54ugvzNJQacynSxbpxH9iv_gqdHJo WHICH GEAR TO USE? This is like asking 'how long is a piece of string?' It all depends on so many factors, I refuse to give any answers. Experiment, you'll work it out. But it should make sense that these are slow wheelies so with most bikes it will be first gear.

[@nothinyaseehere9449]

Give me your old trials bike to learn.. ya welcome ya film to riding it… haha I’m broke building my dessert racer so the ts will have to do.. cheers mate I’ll try this out Thursday. After jumping again last week my confidence is up I should be fine hey…

[@JoranPrins]

this explanation is very good! you deserved a new sub!

[@kalonjigga]

Best video ever for this exercise!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Kalonji Wilson thanks kalonji!

[@kalonjigga]

Keep em comming dude!

[@echooutdoors2149]

I never had the power to wheelie. Instead I was forced to learn the technique by myself. I learned it in 1st gear at first, didn't think second gear was possible. Now it's easier to do in 2nd than first and I can even pull great ones in 3rd (but 4th is too wide). I ride a crf150f. Slow honda and weak 12HP engine. I've tried only a few times to wheelie standing up and yeah it's scary, I need to get it though.

[@abrahamstark2944]

Wow great video and very motivational! You show us different kind of bikes and different kind of drivers, Im from Costa Rica here is a enduro paradise, but some times (I'm talking about me) we can't buy a new bikes so we use old one, I use a xr200r 83 !! My friends use kx 250 2014 and other good bikes, but the point is that this vide help me a lot even with my old Honda thank you!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Abraham Stark a good rider on an old bike will still beat a poor rider on a modern bike abraham.... except maybe in a drag race. ;)

[@taraskompaniyets1039]

Great video. Thanks.

[@Not_Sure-2020]

I always had a problem doing a standing wheelie AND covering the rear brake. I could go from 2nd to 5th and around corners but always had to keep going faster as the balance point was a little awkward. Now I just don't go that high, don't wanna flip any more.

[@mlkm11]

Good help thanks

[@MrDynomite135]

This was A well put together video,very educational,Im ready to try on my rm-z 250 now

[@ShadowRTSgbg]

Just pressed the bell! ^^ Love this channel! It has helped me a lot with the KLX150L and me ^^

[@take5th]

It’s the melding of fine motor movement while hurtling violently through space . Physical conditioning is important to be able to accomplish this as well, not often mentioned in instructional/demonstration videos.

[@mickeyrat3369]

These videos really help! Thx Aussi.

[@fuzzbot7158]

love your videos. I was advised to practice on a trial bike. Just to gain proper balance and control.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

quite a few of us started doing that a few years ago karen and it certainly helps, we talked about it in our intro vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoiUe2Zol82dm7s

[@giomeliqidze]

yes yes the best videos! i`m from georgia (Y)

[@The88katana600]

great tipsthat hard part for me is to hit that back brake..... lol need to practice on that....got the rest of do wheelies down ..

[@SirRawtcha]

Awesome tips, thanks! Hoping to see more!!

[@amyfedders9940]

Wow this Video is Amazing ans so helpfull 🙋🏼‍♀️ thank you so much

[@ramiretz]

you make it look so easy......

[@richardquinones2246]

it looks like so easy

[@jakob31448]

Practice mate practice

[@AndrewBoundy]

I'm really struggling to get this - it'll come. Suspect I am not back far enough - jumping on the suspension and even using a little front brake to compress, think I have the timing near(ish) but nothing - probably need to move my center of gravity back but it's super hard (for me). I'll get there :-) Thanks for the vid.

[@hahanjah4334]

can u do it with a crampbuster?

[@bendibiase1010]

to cover the rear brake, I need to ride with the foot peg in the arch of my foot. I usually ride on the balls of my feet. When riding in an aggressive position, elbows up, weight light on the bike. should I be on the balls of my feet, or with the pegs centered on my foot right around the arch? Im able to get my wheel up at will pretty much, but I haven't found the sweet spot. I barely have enough control to do more then a little blip.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

we've done a whole vid about footpeg positioning ben, which might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJeafaaVor92qZY

[@shogrran]

Can you guys do an "urban" version? I ride a small dirtbike and I need some tips getting in and out of gutters quickly.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+shogrran lol you may not have seen our recent video about dirt bike techniques out in the burbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6alhYmdqd-Vl7c

[@shogrran]

hmm... i'm not really referring to showing off or being a douchebag in the streets. I don't have an aftermarket pipe and I don't whizz like a bullet through a gutter. I have to drive through an area where I have to dip down in gutters and get off of gutters. I completely realize that's not really the ideal way to ride. And I prefer not to. But if I don't, the ride home will take 2 hours instead of 18 minutes. Yea I know that's stil general douchebaggery but you wouldn't call it that much if you live here. Here it's just a practical way to get home.

[@Supersky_]

When i do a stand un wheeling i go backward and i am not aibel to stay up and and i can't use my throtel ( sorry for all the speling mistake i am frenche ...) I have a Kx 85

[@jfeal]

thank you!

[@ВадимУдовенко-р7о]

Потрібне відео

[@freetaylor72]

Hey so on the standing wheelie there's no clutch? Just do like a power wheelie?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

As per all our wheelie vids, we think it's better to get the technique right than try to compensate for crap technique by dropping the clutch.

[@LizardMane]

i have a question. my drz gets so loud and never gets off the ground. i try to do everything as instructed what am i doing wrong?

[@doctorhelicopter]

LizardMane Ya dont need to get it high for trail riding

[@chrisgomez3078]

Try popping the clutch.

[@Nitrxgen]

I'm trying to learn keepy-uppy wheelies, I'm slowly getting there. Not quite tried standup ones yet. I noticed that my bike always heads towards the right when it's up. Even if I give it a left heading, it's just casually lean to the right even if I try my best to bring it to the left, it's really weird. Until a couple days ago I changed my front tyre and now it goes in a perfectly straight line. Can someone explain that? The tyre has no traction when it's off the ground obviously, what is it that continues to steer it to the right when it's up? Just aerodynamics or something?

[@yerol99ify]

Nitrxgen I think it's all in your head your probably just getting better I think it's easier to to do stand up wheelies than sit down that's just me though

[@HoneyBadgerRy]

Nitrxgen The gyroscopic effect of the front tire. The tire was either in balanced, or pointed to the right.

[@DKIN-em5lh]

I know this is a late reply but I think I know what the problem is (or was). I used to have this, and I found is was because I was being a bit too hard on the throttle, yanking the right side.

[@enduroteenz5072]

at .53 the ktm has the pipe on the left side is that stock or aftermarket

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+enduro teenz i'm pretty sure it was a stock pipe, it was quiet and i think i saw the ktm stamped on it....

[@huntercampbell8487]

How often should I give gas? Once you find your balance point do you keep it constant and at the same speed or do you feather?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

both depending on how well you've balanced it, hunter

[@joelcompaq]

Hey i'm having trouble getting wheelies up in 4th gear and up i'm on a drz125l is it because it doesn't have enough power or I don't even know but if you could leave some tips that'd be very helpful thanks!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

joelcompaq never ridden one of those and didn't know they existed so can't really comment beyond a DRZ400 was fine in 3rd but harder to pull up in 4th unless using a bump in the track or coming over a rise.

[@joelcompaq]

Alright thanks helped a lot!

[@kyleruud5094]

Im really curious what their gearing is like? 19 or 18in rear wheel. To my experience these variables can make it easier. But its still completely learnable on any bike.

[@lemecanichien5007]

Hey, good video, but no video for a "" Simple "" wheelie ???? I know the method, but somes tips and exercises for beginner and one video with a view of a gopro on the command (clutch / throttle ) It Would be good sorry for my English ahah , i love your channel a fan of France

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Le Mécanichien nous avon deux vids maintenant... un troisieme? peut etre. i am sure my french is worse than your english. :)

[@renemissel5476]

Le Mécanichien o

[@chuckblanchard8803]

Awesome

[@LizardMane]

im on a drz supermoto. im sure its the same right? on road

[@johnmurwin6963]

Do you reckon this technique will work with the 200? It doesn't have much torque and the throttle response is vague at times. I can wheelie my Kato Race Bike, but not my dual sport for some reason.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+John Murwin engine size and power is not important at all once you get the technique right

[@tarded400]

Any tips you care to share about slow wheelies to get over rocks for a guy familiar with 450s that just bought a ktm 250 XC with a rekluse auto clutch? The rekluse engages at a fairly low rpm where the motor isn't anywhere near it's powerband, and I'm thinking I might need a 'zap' of clutch to get it into the power.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

tarded400 interesting point, i had a rekluse for two years but eventually ditched it as it was starting to hamper certain techniques... i could get it to work in those sort of situations by revving high and zapping and using the heavy wedges for faster engagement. i still had to preload the forks a lot to ensure it all worked okay. but in the end i ditched it to really come to grips with clutch control.

[@tarded400]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES I was trying to practice and it worked well with my 450 and manual clutch, but I'm also finding out that my KTM is fat enough on the rear number plates that I can't drag my feet. I haven't practiced much, but watching your Wildwood video made me realize how often you pop the front end up over obstacles. I have the stock clutch, and with the progressive power of the 2T shouldn't make it want to flip like my 450 wanted to climbing steep hills/rocks.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

well put. that's exactly the sort of thing i knew i was going to start facing. i still think a rekluse is fine if you don't want to take your riding too far, but will eventually become a hindrance hey?

[@garrit_8642]

what should u try first standing up wheelies or sitting down ?? which one will make the other one easier to learn in the long run

[@crosstrainingenduro]

see our more recent vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmWafYCJhK1sjJI the standing up wheelie is by far the more practical one, in most cases the seated one is just for show, garrit.

[@garrit_8642]

+CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS thank you

[@thejohn6614]

I have a yz250 where I'm at now that i just got and have gone through. I also bought a wr450 back in phoenix ( I've been traveling the country on my Harley and stayed the winter with family. They have a bunch of woods, and i felt i needed to make use of them). I bought the wr kind if spur of the moment. I only rode it about an hour. I have to go through it and check everything out. I'm used to working on my Harley and 2 strokes, but what would you recommend for checking out the wr before i can be comfortable with riding it a bit hard? Check valves? Thanks for any advice i can really use someone experienced to ask questions and bounce ideas off of. If anyone wouldn't mind let me know. Thanks.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

posted a vid ages back with a checklist for buying used bikes kzbin.info/www/bejne/enO3hKRuhMmKf8U

[@thejohn6614]

CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS ok. I'll check it out. Thanks.

[@arihantahir3520]

sir I've a question... Do we need to press clutch before popping up the front wheel? I am trying to pop up my front wheel since few weeks 😅😅 Wating for your answer. please reply me...

[@verttisyrjala]

That's just personal preference and that also depends on how much power does the bike make. However, if you're beginner, I recommen to first practise on really slow speeds without clutch, and as you get better, start using the clutch too. On higher speeds you usually need clutch.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

this was covered in the video link at the end... the small practical wheelie.

[@BlindDude]

Excellent channel.. Subbed.

[@StevieB957]

Great stuff! Subscribed!!!

[@bone1831]

Nice

[@jensbrck]

Thank you for your videos. They are great! One question. How can I avoid "accidentally" pulling to much throttle? As I pull up the bike, automatically I pull on the throttle and it shoots up. I tried a lot but still keeps happening. Any tips??

[@crosstrainingenduro]

i've heard a lot of guys say rotate your hand further down before gripping...

[@jensbrck]

Thanks, I will try that. Your videos are truly very helpful. Thank you for putting so much time and effort!! Appreciate it.

[@ryankagawa7330]

@@crosstrainingenduro English is not my first language, so a little confuse. what does rotate hand down mean?

[@2025944]

I gotta yz450f for my first bike and wheelies are impossible for me it spins out every time and if I do em standing I can't seem to Control the throttle and I just get stuck holding it

[@benakers5417]

mark jones that’s a really powerful first bike

[@2025944]

@@benakers5417 I was gonna get a 250 2 stroke but the 450 was only 1700 and in really good condition with some aftermarket stuff on it and it's a 2008. Only issue I've had is I had to replace the water pump seals it took a few hours but I don't have to put water in it all the time

[@lol567345]

keep the good work, it is appreciated :)

[@1969Irishdave]

Once again lads a great video! I'll continue with my "newbie mid life crisis I bought a bike way too late in life" line of questioning that may help others too ;) This balance point that is at the center of doing a wheelie - is it a knife edge and you must be absolutely perfect to hit it or is there a relatively "comfortable" sweet spot one can hit - say a 15 to 20 degree tolerance. To use an analogy that may help me visualize it - is the wheelie balance point zone somewhat like a pizza slice that would allow me to wheelie or do I have to hit an area as thin as a straw. Needless to say I haven't looped the bike out yet but have managed to spend some time with the front wheel raised but was curious to know if this balance point has feelings and won't expect perfection (unlike the missus) every time.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+David Byrne i think the critical thing is to learn covering the rear brake at the same time david. you can actually go past the balance point and not have to touch the rear brake... a four stroke has plenty of engine brake to drag you back, even two strokes do but to a much smaller degree. i don't know how wide the sweet spot is, but it is more than a knife edge for sure, especially with four strokes.

[@1969Irishdave]

Thanks for the quick response!

[@001TheKarl]

There are bugger all used trials bikes for sale on bike sales.com. Anywhere else??

[@crosstrainingenduro]

a lot of bikes get sold within or between the trials clubs and never get advertised, might be worth touching base with a club first if you have one nearby. otherwise try gumtree and the trials forum here: trials.com.au/forum/viewforum.php?f=6

[@001TheKarl]

+CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS thanks mate

[@NCER999]

Karl Bennett they are hard to find second hand! Bugger all on bikesales but Gumtree seems to get a few on there.

[@jarrydmaclachlan1578]

Is the blue bike a wr450??

[@TheOriginalBillyYO]

I just ate shit 5th gear stand up wheelie on a limestone road body’s all cut up so I’ve come to watch this video 😂

[@crosstrainingenduro]

this would be the critical vid then, billy 😁kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3emqKqrnKiql6M

[@NktRules]

You touched my heart i ve subscribed your channel :D

[@crosstrainingenduro]

NktRules that's very poetic. :-) i hope you like the rest of the vids too!

[@AverageDaveVideos]

How heavy are these bikes? I am not having much luck getting my KLX250 at 300lbs dry, up... I used the clutch a bit, but there was zero control for me. More practice I guess.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

***** most bikes will pop up easily once you get that front suspension working for you. it's usually the timing that is hard to pin down but once it all comes together wheelies should be effortless in first or second on a KLX250 without needing to use the clutch.

[@AverageDaveVideos]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES Thanks for the response. Having tried it a bit more last night, you're right that timing is everything, that and getting over the natural instinct to lean forward and put the bike back down once it's up.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

***** cool! i'd suggest covering the rear brake from the start. i didn't for the first three decades and now finding it very hard to make it a natural instinct to lightly tap the rear brake instead of jump off if the bike goes past the balance point. :-(

[@AverageDaveVideos]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES You're spot on, having watched nearly all your videos I see the value of it! I notice that my left foot I can't put straight as I will hit the shifter. Guess I will have to lower it, but worried my MX boot will be difficult to get underneath. My KLX only has 18hp stock and weighs 300lb, so I am finding it difficult to get up and keep up. Loading the suspension was definitely the key, but 1st gear revs quick. I couldn't get any action in 2nd. Man, I am sure this would be easier to learn with someone who knows how to do it.. I am the only rider I know, especially that rides enduro :)

[@krilli]

*****, you can do eet :)

[@MrLukacsa]

which do you prefer for cross training, 2 stroke or 4 stroke, I currently have a kx250F but its geared really high right now. I have been looking at getting a 300 XCW or a 350 XCFW

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Lukacs Anthony two stroke for sure.

[@TZMoto]

So my first dirtbike i just bought is a wr450f. Lots of power and im trying to get to the balance point in first. I have no luck learning the back brake. And when i do hit BP it usually causes me to throw my legs off which you stated is natural. Would you recommend doing stand ups first? I tried a couple stand ups and i was to tense and almost looped it because i kept gripping the throttle.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

ideally i would start with our 'short practical wheelie' vid

[@TZMoto]

+mozzy_ 559 same exact thing I'm going through 😂👌

[@nateoure5416]

But it is very difficult for me to try it on my Honda XR 250 1997

[@seanjohnston848]

Is that a WR250F or 450F that the bigger guy is always riding? Great control...

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Sean Johnston WR450F, he wasn't too shabby on it considering it wasn't his bike and he's only ridden trials bikes before... their neighbour lent it to him for a month. :)

[@ryanbrown6233]

This helped me wheelie offrpad I could do it on pavement easy but offrpad was harder

[@oldman1037]

Nice Bud.

[@ishakroberts4004]

As a complete beginer I have a ques to a very informative vid for me. When lifting the front wheel do you use your clutch as well as throttle or just blip the throttle. Also when the bike is at blance point are you using clutch control and revs to keep the balance or revs and rear brake I tried your d weighting trick and obviously iam doing it wrong and need more practive as I feel like I did ten rounds with Tyson any feedback would be great thanks

[@ishakroberts4004]

My bike is a 2005 Ktm 450 exc to be honest it does feel heavy for me :-(

[@crosstrainingenduro]

ishak roberts hi ishak, when done properly there's no need for the clutch. none of us use it. we usually just sit under the balance point, but otherwise we would use the rear brake to prevent flipping. it's all in the timing, you may need a skilled rider to watch you and see where the time or technique is wrong?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

ishak roberts they are good bikes but the two strokes are 13kg lighter and it makes a huge difference!

[@sailsibley7657]

What bikes are these. I have an old XL500 but do not want to wreck it. What should i start on for wheelie training that can be ridden on the road to get to the tracks. Thanks

[@crosstrainingenduro]

sail sibley FE570, DR650, WR450F, 200EXC and others too. i wouldn't recommend any particular bike as you can wheelie any of them once you get the technique right. it is easier when the bike is lighter, but still comes down to technique. any bike around the weight of a DRZ400 or lighter will be easy to learn on.

[@DylanBogusz]

How are you doing the sit down wheelies? Clutching them up?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

***** i never use the clutch. just throttle off and throw the weight forward to compress the suspension, then throttle and pull on the bars as the suspension decompresses.

[@PacifiCoastRider]

I was waiting for this one!!!

[@hannesf752]

So, if there is the one thing i want to learn... ...its wheelies ;) but: i cannot even get the frontwheel up! I am riding a xtz660 3yf - any chance to (learn to) wheelie that heavy bike (430lbs/200kg)?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

closest we've got is our video how to wheelie a DR650 (and other bush pigs).

[@NTKLife]

I can wheelie on my 50cc now :) thanks

[@crosstrainingenduro]

NTKLife awesome! you'll have good technique now from learning on an under powered bike...

[@NTKLife]

Yeah, i hope so

[@wik667]

and i still struggle on my crf250l

[@dawkinschmidt3921]

I can wheelie my grandmas Ford Focus now :) thanks

[@ketos8315]

loool and you proceed to make awsome videos with tons of wheelies ;D

[@swedishsteel6707]

big guy is good!!

[@stevez7884]

this is the only video that mentions standing up as the fork springs the front wheel. funny, i kind of dig the music...

[@crosstrainingenduro]

Steve Z makes a huge difference instead of relying on power alone. weighting and deweighting of the footpegs are very old trials techniques that can help a lot with a lot of dirt bike riding too.

[@Sruikyl]

Love the vidoes! I have a question though, I seem to do okay sit down wheelies but the last few brief stand up wheelies I've attempted (about 2nd gear 20mph) the front tire wants to jerk left. Do you think it's something Im doing subconsciously when pulling up and blipping it?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

***** if you are covering the rear brake it may be due to your right leg being a bit light on the footpeg? otherwise it's probably your arm position when applying throttle, at a guess. the slower you go the more any lack of balance will be highlighted as the front wheel provides less gyroscopic force the slower its turning.

[@Sruikyl]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES I did wonder if it had to do with foot position, I was pretty light on it to make sure I wasn't accidentally dragging the rear brake, I think I'll lower my lever a bit and keep my feet even and see if that helps, thanks!

[@Sruikyl]

***** fail troll

[@crosstrainingenduro]

***** i've banned him, sruikyl. if he could troll with some class or intelligence i may not have banned him, but even his name made me want to ditch him lol!

[@johnmcguinness7919]

loving the vids guys, tell me what GPS unit do you have on the DR650? I want one for mine !!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+John McGuinness it's just an old garmin 1490t in a ram waterproof case, john. it's garmin's car gps which can still use custom routes. more info here: advrider.com/index.php?threads/garmin-nuvi-car-gps-as-a-budget-250-adv-setup.863174/

[@devinorlando7566]

what kind of tires are on the wr

[@crosstrainingenduro]

no idea, it was another guy's bike from about three years ago :(

[@charlesdundych1595]

got a question.... found this vid. about wheelies and stuff and I want to ask why my bike can't do a fucking clutch-up :D just doesn't work or I'm just dumb... any tips here?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

click on the first link at the end of this vid

[@echooutdoors2149]

Meel I can do 3rd gear wheelies on a crf150f, it's possible

[@Esarix]

Im training these on my exc300. Wheelies while standing doesnt feel comfortable for me, the 300 feels too agressive especially on 2nd gear. Ofc not even trying on the 1st. 3rd feels best for me, but on that it picks up speed quite fast wich again scares a bit. :D I can do some power wheelies on the 3rd gear, i dont like to use clutch to engage wheelies, with clutch it always feels that i dont have that much control. A bit too much gas before releasing the clutch -> i fear im going to go over.

[@crosstrainingtrials]

each to their own, but i see no need to clutch up on such light bikes. 3rd is easiest, i wouldn't try lower gears till you've nailed sitting on the balance point (learn to cover that rear brake!). it's much much easier with the yellow spring to get a nice flat power curve... i found the green difficult and the red spring downright scary.

[@ConLeche29]

so when I was practicing stand ups I noticed it was very straining. am I doing something wrong

[@isaachepworth7066]

Try squeezing the bike with your knees bro

[@happydude4202]

fresh pegs angled in make a huge difference gripping the bike old bent pegs make it a pain in the arse to grip with your knees

[@Bballa11]

what do you think of clutch up wheelies? or is this the best method to learn

[@crosstrainingenduro]

i've never tried clutching... using body positioning and timing makes it so easy the clutch isn't required. possibly there are situations it could be handy e.g. caught at low revs and urgently needing to lift the front wheel?

[@Bballa11]

alright, I think ill just learn the way you presented it in this video. I thought about it and maybe just sitting down wheelies are easier when clutching it up since you cant fully use your body positioning.

[@Hellraiseriman]

CROSS TRAINING, ENDUROCROSS & ENDURO TECHNIQUES Hi! I ride a supermoto bike (Husqvarna SM 125cc), which is a street legal version (with supermoto tyres) of Husqvarnas competition enduro model called WR 125. So, it is a 2-stroke bike with slightly lower power in it. I ride on the streets, but also in forests and many types of "enduro tracks". It is pretty hard on supermoto tyres because there is so little grip. The thing I had to say is everyone here in Finland use clutching wheelies on 125cc bikes on the streets. I have also learned it a week ago, now I am able to do a wheelie as long as I want, but the speed rises so high (over 65mp/h or 100km/h) it is almost impossible to do any kinds of turns. I've also been trying to do wheelies with low speeds and low rpm with my front wheel even higher, but I still cant turn because it takes all of my body movement to keep the bike straight enough in such angle. So the question is, should I start learning the standing up wheelie, or just try to get my own technique better?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

it is definitely harder to wheelie around corners while sitting down, but not impossible. wheelies are a bit more difficult on supermotos too... it takes more to get the front wheel off the ground, and the smaller diameter front wheel has less gyroscopic force so the bike is less stable. that might make it harder to do corners as well? standing definitely allows more control in every way...

[@Hellraiseriman]

I have been trying the standing up wheelie but now I am positive that it will not happen on my bike. I have to use like all my strength to make the wheel stay up when standing up, I think my bike is just for the sitting down ones then :) Today I am able to do slight turns too, It'll be okay. I think I'll buy enduro wheels for my bike soon :D Enduro is the best sport ever. And your videos rock too.

[@Belicose777]

Just out of curiosity how long did it take YOU to wheelie from the moment you got into riding?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Belicose777 hard to say belicose.... started riding at 12 and my first memory of doing some decent long ones is when i was 15

[@Belicose777]

+CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS so you have a pretty long rap sheet with motorcycles.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Belicose777 not really belicose... a few years as a kid. two more years in 30s. three years again in my 40s. then back into it in a big way since 2010.

[@Belicose777]

+CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS if life would've played out differently and you'd have stayed on a bike all those years perhaps Graham would've been attending your Enduro classes.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

+Belicose777 hehe, i doubt that very much, the guy is a freak! i have some natural ability but i've seen guys with huge natural skill but they just don't ride enough... e.g. sam in our group. if he rode a lot i reckon he would overtake me easily within a year. :)

[@BikeRambler]

How can I come learn this with you? I can't see where you're based from your site!

[@crosstrainingenduro]

i just ride with a small group of mates and usually on their private properties, the owners have asked me to deliberately not reveal the locations of the properties. :(

[@BikeRambler]

Fancy coming up to the Upper Hunter sometime? I've got a fairly huge amount of land we can tear up.

[@BikeRambler]

I was actually JUST talking with someone about running Enduro skills courses from there. But getting a crew up to test it out could be a great start...

[@crosstrainingenduro]

adventure ridden through there a few years back with about three days riding to get there, nice country out that way. :)

[@BikeRambler]

Yep. Loads of dirt roads, mountains, river crossings, slippy bits and places to camp and drink beer. Rabbits, roos, echidnas and eagles; along with nekkid sheeps and cows and chickens and guinea fowl and a pig. Plus plush guest rooms.

[@zanemonayao3136]

Nice!

[@Altzio-]

i'm 13 years old and i'm still learning how to wheelie but i haven't really tried because i'm too afraid that if i blip the throttle my bike will go too far and i'll fall off