Stunter Sessions- How to Wheelie part 1

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XDL Champion Nick Apex and Ernie Vigil show us how the wheelie is done. Whether you're an aspiring stunter or a racer that just wants to know how to win a race in style. Obviously, riding motorcycles is a dangerous sport. Always wear the correct safety gear and never ride over your abilities.

[@axnst1]

Guys, this was the most informative video on wheelies ever! I have been looking for a video like this for 6 months! I actually figured out what I was doing wrong from your video!!!!! Thanks a bunch!!!!!!!

[@MrTopGunnar]

when watching videos it makes it look so easy to get to balance point haha... keep this in mind when learning - 1) youre not as high as you think you are 2) balance point is about 2 feet past "holy f**k"

[@bkskiller18]

"2feet past holy f*ck" that made me laugh

[@MrKydaman]

Dude you are toooo funny LMAO

[@othatsbiskets1130]

CTFU

[@AH-hp2kg]

I'm trying to build an 600F3 stunt bike.. but when I unhook the dash my bike wont run right. Any idea why.

[@xMaRVeL39]

My heart is pounding right now as I watch this because I know I am going to go try it later today or sometime this week.

[@yoshyoka]

Go to 3:25 to cut the crap.

[@tekrulas2292]

yo !!!!!! pop the clutch to cut the crap , are you an M.C. my friend ???

[@11110000joby]

Thankx Matter is always that Matters

[@francescoferrigno2339]

TEK rula more importantly are you?

[@tonyjohn9227]

Heroes come in many forms - thanks mate

[@mike216ism]

These guys are awesome and it's sad to see all the ridiculous haters post there petty comments. Probably can't get the front wheel off the ground so they hate. Actually I'd like to thank you guys for the excellent training techniques. I use to do power wheelies on my 1996 gsxr 750 that I owned around 10 years ago. Bought a 2005 gsxr 1000 around 4 months ago. This is no power wheelie bike because of the speeds needed to power wheelie. I feel good using the clutch now with there help. Taking it easy and learning at my own pace but I see progress every day and it's much safer using the clutch. Looking at the whole process as being one all together with clutch and gas helped me gas it up to balance point very consistently. Thanks guys and hope your still out there doing big things! Take care Street bike community

[@ohnen818]

Time to dust off my moped.

[@spooningwithyourmomarome4224]

Ohnen Vosh shit mine never collected dust i keep it in the wind.

[@MrUltraworld]

Doesn't hurt to have a rear sprocket the size of a trash can lid.

[@dinorenthlei5474]

+Fred Garvin Lol

[@MrUltraworld]

The bike will wheelie if you breathe on the throttle.

[@ianjames4849]

HAHAHAHA

[@ianjames4849]

@@MrUltraworld OMFG I just died!

[@claudebaron9525]

Fred Garvin simple setups for what you want to use your bike for it all depends on your goal.

[@anomaly1978]

Had my 2012 zx6r for about a year now. And I haven't been about to really find that perfect feel. After watching the staggered stance helped 110%!! I was almost instantly able to feel out the balance and felt much more control. I'm 235lbs, and it takes a it more than 8K rpm to really dig in for my weight. Just as a note. Great video, best information I've found. Appreciate it. Houston, TX

[@dmont06]

Finally a video that completely covers every detail. I was able to pop my first wheelie thanks to this video thanks fellas... #TeamR1

[@SpookyDaScaaary]

Got a Yamaha tzr 50 2009 with 90cc, heavy gears, a medium power bike clutch, perfomance exhaust and lotsa more. Never was able to do a wheelie, but thanks to yall, now it's like buttercream! Many thanks guys! 125 km/h wheelie is the best i could do, bike is no faster then 140 km/h (gps mesured several times) on flat roads :)

[@culan001]

Really 140 with a 90cc bore? How many hps?

[@SpookyDaScaaary]

Have never measured :/

[@culan001]

Max Fiveland Okay :) It just seems like alot for such a small bike :p The 125cc model has problems reaching those speeds :)

[@bryanlee2744]

Been riding super sport for 12 years, I never cared to do wheelies or other stuff, just ride well in turns and stuff. I just purchased a 2012 CBR600 and decided to do some wheelies. Given that the bike is a 600 clutching it up is the only way to do it. Good video, if you want to learn wheelies this is how its done.

[@TheSparks20]

This is the best wheelie demo I've seen so far, well organized and explained. I can now take the front wheel off the ground. Great job guys!!

[@urbansherpa]

Very well done video. I don’t think there’s any way to improve that. Well-spoken, well-explained, and polished. Thank you.

[@kamalbekkali3730]

You guys did a great job on the videos. Your tips and instructions were very helpful to me. As a result, I managed to master the first gear wheelie, with a lot of practice of course. Now, I'm ready for the second chapter of your tutorial which is the second gear wheelies. So, if you can post a video illustrating the second gear wheelies and walk us through the process I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

[@Nolano386]

V-Twins tend to have more torque, and torque gets you in the air better, the 4 cylinders tend to have more power, and be smoother. This combined with the lower gearing that most stunters use actually gives you quite a bit of torque and control at the back wheel.

[@accentplaya18]

Got my 2000 r6 just under balance today! I am definitely a beginner, but believe me, getting close to balance just feels right!! Thanks again for this vid! :)

[@NathanMc]

This is the best wheelie tutorial I've seen, by far.

[@HazeGreyAndUnderway]

These guys are awesome, saw em in a Ducati show at the Chicago bike show, and just saw them at the Icon alley in Indy during the Red Bull Indy GP

[@HorsePowerMaster]

@micas96 the second one is a back brake, what I try to explain to you ;) Yes, on the right side is front brake, and on the left side is clutch and back brake. It's helps in most of evolutions when wheeling because when you, for example, make high chair wheelie you still can use back brake to avoid crashing :)

[@TheSmilodon85]

Seems like really cool down to earth dudes thanks for the vid good stuff.

[@danewilbanks1]

This is the most gear I've ever seen a stunter wear haha.

[@ianjames4849]

2 true

[@alexxela754]

Grate to point out that you’re popping and gasing basically the same time. I feel the common mistake is to gas first then pop the clutch.

[@frankenbreaded]

I've always heard to double tap the throttle too just to keep the revolutions through the engine. I'd try to get 8-9k rpm and it would go fine. Feeling your center of gravity move through your back is what you gotta watch out for,

[@workingprogress3511]

I have a 2001 gsxr 1000 i picked it up one time wheelie without wanting to and been trying to get use yo bike for a yr now and wanna practice popping wheelies

[@joshdenham8404]

I have been riding a couple of months. Figure I will give it a good year or two or riding in different conditions and experimenting with the limits of various bikes before I try anything stupid. My question is this: How many times does the average joe, or you, eat pavement before you master the wheelie? Did it just click for you one day after working up to it slowly?

[@stephenobrien8177]

Josh Denham haha Im thinking the same thing I wana wheelie but I only got one bike to reck.

[@Gangstal43]

Josh Denham took me about 2 weeks to master wheelies , i ride a honda cbr500r so its slightly harder to do it since the bike is not that powerfull , once iv mastered it , i got to confident and landed bandly , came off amd bike landed on my leg breaking it in 4 places ....... my point is , its not that hard to learn its hard to control yourself once u do , good luck tho

[@mike216ism]

Not everyone will hit the pavement however if your out there doing them all the time your chances increase. Slow wheelies for newbs are dangerous and so are fast ones so take your time and take very small steps. It will come naturally if you get use to listening to your revs and the feeling of getting to balance point. Very small progress is still progress and as they say practice makes perfect. If these guys just road a occasionally wheelie they probably would never crash but there doing opposite of occasional wheelies

[@OmkarGhumare]

+Gangstal43 i really cant figure out hw dudes can do a wheelie on 100 ccs bike(yamaha rx100)

[@elijahpmp]

+Josh Denham I have been riding for years, bike only no car. I have 2014 Hayabusa and only just started practicing wheelies, got the power wheelie pretty good. I felt it was time to work on pivot point and crashed, busted my spleen and almost bleed to death two weeks ago. bike will be ok with new stator cover and fairings. Not trying to scare you but like this video it is very important to PRACTIC in a controlled environment, the curb almost killed me. Get good gear too. I cant wait to get back at it, but will use more caution for sure. Its not about how many times you crash, its about what you learn and how fast you learn it. stay up

[@kylejones9800]

where is that spot in vegas ?

[@TuttusTelevision]

I hate spectators when I'm practicing 😂

[@ngashbambykenya4152]

2019 anyone 😎

[@davidpugh8772]

2020.....

[@eddielewis6802]

2020 this shit old😂😂😂

[@NexusFawx]

That used to be me. Then I spontaneously went out one day and bought my R6. My mom never wanted me to get one and I almost got kicked out. You gotta do what you gotta do to do what you love man.

[@rellik187redrum]

I find the easy way to start wheelies is bring rpm to about 7000 in second gear, let of the gas abit pull up abit and give some gas. My 03 r1 goes up slow enough not to flip and is not too scary. I will try to use the clutch feathering method one day though, when I get a little better, btw I been riding bikes on and off for over 20 years and still haven't managed to get the hang of wheeling.

[@fattzo99]

Sure but if its restricted its gonna be harder and you should try putting a bigger rear sprocket on it (or smaller in front) if you find it hard and also try holding your left foot on the passenger footpeg and always right foot on rear brake.

[@toffeeroffles]

"Welcome to my secret location..." proceeds to tell where that location is, pure logic! lol

[@STEWIkytez]

man how did you take the front of the motorcycle off it and made it look like a naked bike it looks beast!!!

[@ArturIncognito]

It's easy to explain... Just hit the maximum torqe NOT MAX POWER, the balance will flow towords max power along with increasing speed. The rule is simple: You got to stay within powerband (between max torqe - bout 1/3-4 max revs and max power - red pool) as powerful bike You got as low revs You can use to begin, but it easier to add less gas about beginning of powerband. If You start from max power revs the engine will not accelerate much. Poping up the bike = acceleration. High revs = short acceleration = short wheelie. I found it the easiest to begin from a bit before power band (let me say 3/4 max torque). The acceleration is less brutal and gives You time to react instead of landing on Your back instantly... The engine must be all the time accelerating a little (till You will get to the point of balance). IT DOESN'T EQUAL ROLLING GAS. Sometimes the bike will be still going up even if You are slowly releasing the gas... As high the bike is as low acceleration it needs closing to the point of balance = constant speed = endless wheelie. I found it the easiest on my picky 160cc 2T with power valve to release the clutch at about 4000rpm's (on 4-stroke or without pover valve it will be lower). I keep the gas for a while at about 1/3 steady and engaging drive only by clutch holding all the time 4000RPMs than I kick it a little by gas on 3/4 of the throttle and it quickly goes up close to the point of ballance. If You go slow than bike don't need much throttle to keep the balance. If You go fast full throttle may not be enough. Fast whellies are easier as engine is not brutally accelerating and rolling weels gives You proper balance on sides. As low power is Your bike as low speed wheelies You got to begin with.

[@00Mass00]

Yeah you have a point there, my air/fuel ratio isn't perfect yet so I was thinking that was the problem but it needs high revs for sure.. maybe with a big ass rear gear it would work, but its my only bike, so I better be careful lol Thanks for the heads up

[@FineAsDesign1]

i did it today!! it actually worked! great great video. took a couple attempts to get it up i was kinda scared but then sure enough poped clutch reved sharp and bang i was up! TAKE NOTE slippin or bringing up the clutch slowly will not work, let go of that shit and away you go!!! Nice one guys

[@IEatYourPussyFree]

I really need help with this because I'm getting a bike and I am just learning. The crash cage... Now I must look up what that is.

[@red_freckle]

I've been riding for about 11 years and haven't even attempted a wheelie. I recently saw a guy pop one on a big Harley cruiser and it seemed insane to me. Insane as in it was awesome and I have no idea how he did it. Seems like just having the pegs so much farther forward would make it really hard.

[@Kurmuh]

Not all Harley's are forward mount controls. My bike has mid controls, similar to that of a dirt bike.

[@iant720]

Liked! Because my girlfriend was quite impressed with my impromptu wheelie on my old cafe bike!

[@TopSecretForzaClub]

For first wheelie tries is it easier to wheelie in first gear and that slow or a bit faster ? Because running so slow seemes rather unstable, no ?

[@Navs126]

The only reason this video is the best wheelie tutorial on youtube is because you have NICK APEX AND EDUB the best in Sportbike Freestyle teaching it! Hello guys wake up and smell the rubber!

[@Fr3nchbuilder]

How do they keep the bike so slow when the wheel comes up? every time I pop the clutch my front comes up and my bike just shoots forward really fast so it's difficult to keep the wheel up

[@Alexgomez411]

awesome vid everything on point and 100% easy to understand

[@Bobeo]

Were these guys signed on with Icon Motorsports before or after this video?

[@asanpuri]

Does the power of a motorcycle matter or the weight like between 600 or 1000?

[@lexfoxx385]

Loved every second of it, no wonder i trashed my ninja lol

[@lonniestevens7963]

Great video guys, Thank you for the use of proper and respectful language. Ride Safe. GOD BLESS

[@racerxx9235]

Is there any way you can set up camera to show what both hands are doing at the same time? I'm desperately trying to clutch Wheelie my CBR1100XX . I can power Wheelie no problem but I want to learn to clutch Wheelie. Love your videos, ty

[@VeryFastRodi]

Dont know if either of u guys have ridding it, but i ride a Honda VFR800 VTEC. And just started to try and wheelie and find it really hard to try and get it up even a little sometimes. Probably its just a lot and lot of practicing getting the feeling of clutch and gas, but does the vtec makes it a little harder too. Just like u said around 8000rpm, with mine its more like 5. And also your video's are some of the best, qaulity/explaining.

[@ChristianRobinson]

I ride with Ruff Ryders and this was a good video

[@OrlandoGuidoTV]

A simple wheelie can be done in any kind of motorcycle...?

[@africanhistory]

I would love to do this (on someone else's bike first ). Dropping my bike is just not worth it.

[@africanhistory]

and show mo of the chicks

[@MJC-GSXS750]

+AHS Society Well if your actually interested in learning stunts, then maybe you should invest in some good crash cages and anything else that is needed, unless your bike is new and expensive, then i totally understand lol. Cheers

[@josh786manchester]

i’m still watching this in 2019😎

[@swampfights990]

"Go ahead Ernie clutch up a power wheelie" lmao

[@dinorenthlei5474]

I lifted about two inches on my humble Yamaha 150. Felt exhilarating.

[@YaBoiiiNikki]

Dude,you can do it with any kinda bike,i used to wheelie a 50cc Aprilia RS50.

[@2cool0]

ok so let me see if i got the steps right. So i'm riding i'm riding....and while i'm moving I hold in the clutch, while i hold it in raise the rpm to about 7k or so and then let the clutch go quickly while keeping the rpm stable? did i get it right?

[@WingsnBones]

zx 636. 636 or f4i's are prob the most popular stunt bikes.

[@ben0jamin]

Can somebody recommend a jacket similar to what these guys are wearing. Looking for something that's comfortable yet wont be too hot. Thanks in advance for you input and recommendations.

[@lamoni1969]

I have a 2011 GSXR 750. I have been trying to get the wheel of the ground just an inch. I can't seem to do it. I know it is nerves. If I start out in 1st gear and roll about 10mph and I do what u explained. My problem had been bring in the stock clutch lever with one Finger. It seems too stiff and I have very small hands. Do u have a fixes or tips that can help me. I feel if i can use me one finger I could do it. Because I feel way Morris stable holding on the bars with four fingers. Plz help.

[@krobinson8411]

very helpful i just bought an r6 and i watched this luckily i didnt crash

[@elle_ruckus]

Awesome video, simple and easy to understand!

[@cedricbell2640]

Do your feet actually have to be on the back brakes as you come off the clutch?

[@piotrkowalski4499]

or we will back at the ground when we change gear? [sorry if i make mistakes I m from poland]

[@Mr0Tola]

do you stay on your 1 gear and then when you pop you're clutch you go on gear 2 or you stay on gear 1 all the time

[@iineft5048]

If you're going to make a tutorial video, make sure your background music is low enough we can hear you speaking...

[@JackyswaTv]

what are those jackets called? sorry I couldnt understand perfectly.

[@calahawkins]

what size sprockets are you running on the pro stunt bikes? i have an 02 f4i and im going with a 15 front and 56 rear so my gearing will be alot different than yours im sure.

[@kryptik3nigm4]

You guys are badass, thanks for making these videos, you guys are good at what you love

[@Fr3nchbuilder]

I have a really heavy clutch, (and I mean abnormally heavy) on my sv650 is this a good or bad thing for wheelies and what bikes are they using?

[@HorsePowerMaster]

@micas96 It's not a clutch, it's a handbrake.

[@MutsuKazuma]

to keep your right foot over the rear break lever

[@piotrkowalski4499]

can we change gears when you are in wheelie ?

[@braybraymitchface]

Where does he put his right foot on the staggered stance?? If hes on the bike and its moving upwards under him how can he cover the rear brake?? As soon as it comes up wouldn't his foot depress the lever?

[@bacem39]

CAN I WHEELIE WIHTH SMALL BIKE (125CM3 AND 5 GEAR) IF I CAN WHATS THE BEST GEAR GOR WHEELIE THANK YOU.............

[@DJBenzzDk]

sorry if you've mentioned it but what bikes are you riding??

[@STIZEN9]

yo ernie and nick, thanks for the tutorial. A wheelie is always something that will never go out of style. you guys are here in lv too! Keep it up, I appreciate the humble mature attitudes as well. Can this be done exact same way on a dirtbike, lets say a honda cr250 ? I always thought that you bring rpm up, marinate on rpm then pop the clutch. I never knew its rev and let go of clutch at same time. Id imagine that if you did it the other way, it could just flip the bike with you onit? if it was max rpm? thanks again

[@craik7]

do you engage and disengage the clutch completely fully?

[@guaguanco87]

thaks guys, it really helps the way you teach, is a safer way to wheelie

[@desertrider325]

Is this place still abandoned? whats the cross streets? Need a place to ride

[@soflogator]

Such a great explanation

[@mx6197]

Great vid.. first vid that actually help me get my wheelies down!! Thanks again fellas

[@danlokie1608]

do you need a 600 to do whillies​ or can you do them with a 500 ?

[@blake1405]

Nice vid, very informative and helpful for beginner stunters.

[@TFPhenominal]

At 3:12. Whats the name of the bike the white dude has? Thank you.

[@passion4tennis8]

Awesome video. Thx for posting.

[@Whitey642]

I live in minnesota so i only get to ride in the summer. last summer got my first bike which i still have. its a 2005 250 ninja. i dont really wanna crash so does anyone know if they have schools or classes that teach these kind of things?

[@Haza3137]

i tried doing this today on a 09 ninja 250cc not as strong but still can be done... so basically im in 1st gear going like 10mph i pull in the clutch.....wait a second.. pop the clutch and roll on the throttle at the same time...is that right?...

[@KEVSONNOSVEK]

Where can I buy a rush deal jacket like the jackets you have on in this video. I live in the uk, thanks in advance.

[@yaluitg]

hey guys, i was wonder what is the brand of your jackets?

[@psode27]

two very cool guys! if you dont know them real well, search for them! very talented riders!

[@ITHertz84]

When I practice this is standing up first safer or sit down an practice pop the clutch an wheelie?

[@manosmassaros5835]

with 125 cc bike supersport what gear i must have and what speed you preffer for a begginer ?

[@Syed_Nouman]

why does my rear tyre just skid? its too frustrating i can't get it up. I ride a cb1000r.

[@JamieS1992]

wait let me get this right... Clutch out going around 5km (3mph) and say I want to go for 8k rpm as I rev it up to 8k rpm around 4k rpm with 1 finger pop the clutch (quickly pull the clutch in and let it go just as fast) and the bike will lift? I don't want to be a stunt rider or a show off I just want to know how to do a small wheelie

[@jrobinc]

Yes simple as just blip the throttle a tiny bit at the same exact time just absolutely dump the clutch and the front tire comes up. The more throttle the more upright it becomes. I just had a balance point wheelie today using this method. rear brake causes the bike to come back down if you panic or become uncomfortable

[@mrn.m.bellkirkland4525]

No, you could even use a pedal bike to get use to the feeling

[@Sonofagun0007]

really helpful vid!! what about 125 cc bikes? the same way?

[@mazzakaoak]

Hey your jacket what is it call the style and ebay or amazon have it love it!! U rock

[@rubencinh100]

Does it matter if i try whillies with 100cc?

[@alexanderrodriguez9217]

do i pull in the clutch all the way?