The SECRET To Slow Wheelies!

[@zarne2061]

Your channel is super underrated and gold!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Appreciate that so much!!

[@250ExplorerVideos]

Second this comment. So many helpful videos

[@kiki231000]

I can watch 1000 videos on how to do anything on a dirtbike, but yours always teach me more, even after 40 years off road

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks man! That means a lot!!

[@huckfinn4260]

Super helpful as always. I love how you pack these videos so full with valuable info. I have to replay it a few times because there's so much in each one I miss a lot in the first couple viewings. You did one a while back explaining how two different IRC tires were sized the same, but one was larger than the other due to the difference in carcass and compounds. I wonder if you could do a deep dive on tire sizing, how different size tires affect the bike and how you ride, and some tips on choosing sizes of tires based on bike, riding level, riding style etc.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Killer idea! I’ll make it happen!

[@chirocole106]

This was the most helpful ‘how to’ I’ve ever seen. You explain what’s important and don’t go off on 10 minute tangents of something not necessarily related to the topic like many videos out there haha. Thank you!

[@chasebarragar6961]

Thank you. I struggle with slow wheelies on dirtbike but can do it all day on my quad so it is very frustrating losing my balance side to side

[@Sn0w1981]

Great tips! Makes me want to try them right now. I'm even inclined to putting my dull footpegs on first. And maybe replace the rear fender bolts with weak zipties too!

[@couchpotato7478]

Rich, as you know there are many many videos on YT about wheelies, slow wheelies etc. but they pale in comparison to the detail and effort you put into yours. I’ve watched your other videos ad-nauseam, and they have gotten me further along in my journey to the slow wheelie kingdom, but this video takes the cake. You did a great job filling in those knowledge gaps that always seem to allude me in perfecting the wheelie. Good Job man keep these videos coming!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Wow thank you so much!

[@morganeast3403]

Good stuff.

[@jonbyc]

I’ve never heard anyone explain wheelie tips this clear and impactful. Amazing video man.

[@asipalacios8701]

I watched this like 8 months ago when I started practicing.. I watch it now when im at balance point but not slow wheeling. and he is right im getting closer with my chest to the handle bar. good explanation everything

[@ScottDukesRealEstate]

This was the best description meaning most detail of all your instructional videos and best of anyone else I've watched. Well done!

[@Gotfaz]

You, my friend, are tremendously eloquent in your lectures. I applaud you. New subscriber.

[@jamesmarchant5837]

I can wheelie a mountain bike for daysssssssss… and everything you say completely correlates with a mtb also. Makes total sense to what do and what I feel on a mtb. Yet I’m hopeless at them as soon as I try it on my enduro bike 🤷‍♀️.

[@bbarker5766]

This was an awesome video as per the usual Rich!! When was growing up and learning how to wheelie we didn't have help like this back then it was trial and error. Sometimes it cost a fender but once you got it it just got better.

[@OldManEnduro]

Me: "Hey Rich, what time is it?" Rich: "It's always 12 o'clock." Awesome breakdown as always, from the best coach out there. 🤘

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks Mike!

[@thomascaldwell184]

Thanks man! I like how you break things down. Works for the way I learn.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks!!

[@yanirdasa5276]

Love your videos, I’m learning a lot from them.

[@se7oluti0n]

I have just got my first dualsport (only 150 cc 4 Stroke) and start learning from your 10 part progression series. I don't if I will be able to do Double Blip with this bike but the first 9 parts are really amazing. I learned a lot from your content. Thank you a lot, Rich.

[@giannibravo9092]

I’m on a klx 140 4 stroke and working on on this too! And applying some of it to my mb and dirt jumper riding I want to acquire the skills before I get a more powerful bike cuz I love unbroken bones! Lolol

[@se7oluti0n]

@@giannibravo9092 Mine is yamaha wr155. personally I think 150cc bikes are not powerful but still enough to pass over small obstacle (

[@giannibravo9092]

@@se7oluti0n Thanks for the tip! I agree, obviously more power is helpful sometimes but I’m hoping to be able to handle this little guy properly then maybe go to a 250 2 stroke or 4 stoke? That’s gonna be a whole other question! Lol 😆

[@elvispusley3515]

I just want to wheelie, and I’ve been trying damn it. I’m going to keep at it tell I do it or bust my rear fender off. Then keep trying, thanks Rich the irc tire guy

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

That’s the kind of commitment it takes! Thanks for watching!

[@jeradbennett5030]

Great detailed video on the topic, thanks man. I've been riding for over 30 years and have never worked on becoming a better wheelie guy. I ride a lot of tight technical stuff that would benefit me greatly if I were better at it. I'll hop on the XR100 as soon as I can and give it a try before I break the rear fender off my GasGas lol.

[@RacerX400600]

Been looking for advice on left right balance for wheelies for so long. Thank you!!!!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching! Glad to help!

[@AntiStressKit]

12 o'clock galore. Thank you so much Rich!

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for the support!

[@zrtlrncm]

1:50 absolutely amazing balance 👍. At first time I thought that video in slow-mode.

[@minibikebreck]

lots of great tips but super surprised no mention of developing the REAR BRAKE CONTROL skill that is the only thing saving you from going back on your ass lol. it took me a good 3 months of practice almost every day to even start to feel comfortable catching the wheelie using the rear brake (and not pulling my legs off the bike to save myself the body natural reaction) to control the wheelie once past balance point. I feel that rear brake should be second nature before any thing else cause with out it then is just a matter of time and you will be on your ass.

[@peterwathen3463]

Short and to the point. Thank you.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@argndogo]

Can you make any videos explaining the different tires IRC carries currently and the differences in them? Where and what type of terrain the different tires are used for. I don't really know which tire to pick for what I need. Lol

[@jd2murray]

Working on this skill now, just what I needed

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Right on glad to help!

[@chrisvozza6530]

Been trying to master this for awhile and it's been coming along pretty well but Thanks for the tips they will come in handy

[@douglasfink131]

Thank you sir. Very informative.

[@richardhammond2633]

Best slow wheelie tutorial I've seen. 👍

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thank you!!

[@Cross-Country-Biker]

Wheelie skill is super cool, I am going to try your hack. Top vid Rich. Love your work

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate the support!

[@philipsmith6152]

Mate outstanding instruction, I always do the opposite of what your teaching!! Thanks

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Appreciate it!!

[@Trialstoenduro-vz8iq]

Do you have irc retailer in China, I’ll be starting to work on the slow wheelie tomorrow, and excited here but wanna try your tires. Thanks for All the teachings.

[@czechyalater_]

Thanks heaps for the informative video mate! It something to put into practice now! Stay tuned as Czechyalater flips the bike hahaha

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Love it!!

[@chrisking4515]

Nicely done

[@malcadorthesigillite2541]

Excellent video. Pro tech.

[@AustrisPhoto]

Please do this same video for big adv bikes 😊

[@vininio]

I noticed that you cover the clutch by your middle finger. Is that a hidden sign to all of us who will never ride as good as you?😅

[@Dissentient01]

I still run them in 2nd. Just a bit more forgiving as I run an MX tire.

[@absoluteit1614]

Nice one Rich 👍

[@andreyshred]

Can't figure out yet when you're standing on the ground and pull the front wheel up and lock the bike in one place without using rear brake. It must be super tiny clutch adjustment to keep a bit of power to not roll forward but at the same time not to stall the bike. For now my bike still rolling forward as I press clutch too much or stalling if I don't press enough haha😂

[@neillong1274]

Mate that’s so super skilled if I tried that I’d die

[@siwy4f]

Great video! I've always wondered why enduro riders don't use a secondary rear brake lever like stunt riders do. It seems like it would make certain maneuvers much easier to perform, especially when it comes to controlling the bike's balance during challenging off-road sections. It would be interesting to see how enduro riders might adapt their riding style if this feature was more widely adopted. Keep up the good work! 👍🏍️💨

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

We use our clutch way more than rear brake.

[@siwy4f]

@@IRCTireUSAMoto Give it a try if you ever get the chance, and see how it works for enduro riding. Thank you for all the insights and valuable tips you've shared with us. Since watching your videos, I realized I was using the clutch in a very basic on-off manner, and your advice has helped me understand the numerous possibilities the clutch offers. We really appreciate your dedication to the sport! 🙌🏍️👏

[@22YZ450FX]

Awesome tutorial! What boots are you wearing in this video? They sure look flexible at the ankle.. I've got some Astar tech7 enduro's and they're stiff and need break in for sure!

[@marcososeguera7893]

Those are SIDI cross fire 3s

[@22YZ450FX]

@@marcososeguera7893 Thanks!

[@RichPlakas]

Do you find the stiff boots make it harder to "feel" the rear brake?

[@22YZ450FX]

@@RichPlakas Yes somewhat. I adjusted the pedal so I don't ride it accidentally. Shifting is going to take a while to get usto for sure!

[@Daniel.Palmer183f]

its been bugging me for a while and my yard is finally nice soft green grass so I guess Ill be putting in some work to nail this down.

[@suflayda_saiyan7762]

Solid! 💪🏾

[@sheldonspringer5466]

Great video bro. Thanks loads

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jursaw]

Now I just have to go and practice!

[@rtg_2023]

could you pls talk about coming down from a wheelie as a beginner. like how can we come down from a wheelie without slamming the front

[@vithakatsa5451]

That was wheelie awesome 😂

[@MrAndyloz]

gotta save this ,we go a lot going on here.. cheers rich

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Lots happening!!

[@trailsweeper]

hey mr Larsen. quick question, did Countersteering matter here, at all?

[@elvispusley3515]

Yer like a Jedi Master

[@ralphboelen4807]

Bro killed it thank u !

[@thailandmopedadventures611]

Another Gold Nugget from Rich❤

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

🙌🙌

[@canturgan]

Do you ever fall off?

[@azzedinesarie669]

Thanks a lot for the movie

[@FerrellMcCollough]

Nice thank you, how are your wheelies on a mountain bike, quite a bit different skills?

[@kingonthehill7]

Awesome video overall. However, as a former college physics instructor you should be aware that you are potentially headed into misleading territory with the discussion of peg pressure. A principle of physics is that internal forces do not change external reactions. For example installing a compressed spring between the handlebars and the footpegs would appear to lift up on the handlebars and push down on the pegs thus lightening the front end and pushing down on the rear end. However, because the spring is an internal force it does not work. Easily verified experimentally placing bathroom scales under front and rear tires (bike standing still). For the same reason right peg pressure does not in itself cause the bike to lean right. What actually matters is the location of the combined center of gravity (bike plus rider). In fact, in the video you noted that lifting the left foot off the peg and extending the foot to the left caused the bike to lean left (because the center of gravity shifts to the left) even though 100% of your weight is on the right footpeg. FYI, the discussion and analysis is more complicated when the rider is in the process of throwing his/her weight around (example: jerking up on the handlebars, jumping up and down on the pegs) due to dynamic affects.

[@earlgallup5223]

I cat walked a TW200. From Tallahassee to Jacksonville without setting it down.

[@houjous5131]

What do you suggest for a used trials bike? I'm feeling like this may be a bit difficult to do on my 460lb bike. Dirtbikes to make sense I'd need it to be street legal. The trails bike I can use in the garage or in the yard.

[@ashokponneth2124]

Witch gear to youse and witch R P M?? Back flip what to do?

[@chrisalas879]

Nice 👍🙏

[@stevecastillo8697]

That s dope thank you 👍🏾

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

🙌🙌

[@markcoleman7788]

Great tutorial, but I cant save it!!??

[@mariusmartinsen2064]

Wow 👏👍

[@george199779]

others say to come close to the handlebars

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I’d say that’s incorrect

[@StandFast1611]

Could you do this on a klr650? Yeah it about 400+lbs but that all I have to work with.

[@ernestjames15]

What do you think of a power wheelie.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Anyone can do em

[@NicholasPoncedeLeon]

Do you say "i" when you say "I'm the iRC Tire Guy"? I can never hear the i, if you do.

[@CoffeeAndBusiness]

Man I have a drz400 and I have trouble with the engine brake bringing the front down. I’m chasing it out. Is it because I’m not at balance point? Will the engine brake not bring the bike down at balance point?

[@OskPionier]

Somtehing like CRF 250, EXC 250 (4 strokes) is good for this stuff?

[@crossfort6703]

Has irc 10" and 12" mx tires?

[@dmorgan3244]

What gear should I be using to learn?

[@_gears]

It’s always 1st gear

[@Turtlefarm]

Talk about clutch and throttle control when the front wheel is up… no one does….

[@Jayenduro]

What tire pressure on rear you recommend? Or does it matter?

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

I mentioned that in the video

[@tonn333]

Did I understand correctly that it's easier to wheelie on softer tires?

[@KoltFin]

Opposite. Soft tends to tip over easier, not as stable

[@roberto3262]

Lower tire pressure gives a little more meat on the ground.

[@609enduro]

Come to philly... them boys will show u what's up haaaa.

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Lol I’d love to get a Lesson from Those dudes!

[@GABRIELE-gm4cs]

What kind of pipe is that? it doesn t look stock

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Fmf

[@Coastal-rsidedown]

Wheelies are super easy to do watching a computer screen ... much harder in the wild! 🙂

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

😂 like most things!

[@Exrimordonaj]

One day, one day…

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

Keep at it!

[@gdelarama4256]

niceeeee

[@IRCTireUSAMoto]

👍👍

[@JuandelaCruise]

There's no short cuts to slow wheelies. It's a lot of seat time and balls of steel

[@PriapismSD]

Side note: I would recommend changing the lighting in your studio shots. No offense, but the low front camera angle and lighting makes you older than you are, and makes your skin tone look sweaty. I would suggest raising the height of that camera a little bit, and I would try a studio light more from the side, maybe a softer tone LED. The second camera angle in the studio looks better, I think the fisheye affect of the main camera exaggerates the size of your hands and distorts your face. Your older set up standing for the camera made your face look better. Just a thought, I ain't no expert.

[@RichPlakas]

Rich Larsen looks great for being 62 years old and his beard isn't even grey!