Do Wheelies Damage Your Clutch?

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Busting another moto myth ;)
Some people seem to think doing clutch up wheelies will damage your clutch, but how? You're literally using the clutch just like you're shifting gears except you stay in the same gear while performing the clutch up wheelie. Thought this would be a great topic of discussion.
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  • @SALTxTHExWOUND
    @SALTxTHExWOUND4 жыл бұрын

    Obviously this is if you’re doing them correctly, if you’re burning the clutch too long then it will likely cause premature wear. Have fun and ride safe guys n gals! 🤠

  • @akshaygm6449

    @akshaygm6449

    4 жыл бұрын

    How tight should be the clutch, and also does chain slack matter . What about the front and rear suspension settings they need to be hard or smooth??? Answering these wud help a lot 🙄

  • @travis6951

    @travis6951

    4 жыл бұрын

    Always love your videos your the reason I can do stand ups and wheelies in general for that matter lol. 💪

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    Akshay akku of course your chain slack should be proper, as well as your suspension should be dialed in for YOU. Wheelies don’t need special adjustments to your bike unless you’re stunting.

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    Travis thanks a lot man! Keep that front wheel up 😁👍🏻

  • @akshaygm6449

    @akshaygm6449

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SALTxTHExWOUND clear on chain slack , but yeah ofcourse suspension setting for ME but what kind smooth comfort settings or hard race settings???

  • @BJJNINJA215
    @BJJNINJA2154 жыл бұрын

    I don't know.......you're just some dude on KZread.......I'm gonna wait and see what the "experts" in the comments section say about it🤣🤣

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly why I made this video. I need to get the experts opinion! 😂👌🏻

  • @rubadubdubb

    @rubadubdubb

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you don't make videos, you're obviously a clueless moron.

  • @Punisher865
    @Punisher8654 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah. I don’t have to worry about messing my clutch up, only wrecking lol.

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    PUNISHER865 lol 😂

  • @MrMcbear
    @MrMcbear4 жыл бұрын

    I havent noticed any crazy wear on my clutch disks from doing wheelies. It's a wet clutch system so the lubrication I'm sure helps.

  • @Roy_Godiksen
    @Roy_Godiksen4 жыл бұрын

    It will wear out your clutch about as much as a launch from a complete stop. The bike is literally made to do it.

  • @johncoates435
    @johncoates4354 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos man, stay humble my friend.

  • @acalloys3749
    @acalloys37494 жыл бұрын

    Love the vids man keep it up bro 🤙🏻

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    AC Alloys thanks a lot brother! 👊🏻

  • @msixhun6206
    @msixhun62064 жыл бұрын

    Thinking about getting a motorcycle. I’ve never ridden. Your videos are definitely pushing me to take the next step

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    msixhun6206 its an amazing sport, highly addictive! I say do it! 😁

  • @MrMcbear

    @MrMcbear

    4 жыл бұрын

    Take an msf course. You'll be addicted

  • @msixhun6206

    @msixhun6206

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do they provide or do I need to provide my own motorcycle

  • @hfr8343
    @hfr83434 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie you make it look so much fun. Might get a cage next year and start practicing

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    HFR83 warning: its highly addictive! Haha 😂

  • @j.m1388
    @j.m13884 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to say i love your videos , greetings from germany 🇩🇪✌

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    J. M. Thank you very much!! 😁

  • @aeror115
    @aeror1154 жыл бұрын

    Wheelies are good for the mental health and general satisfaction! That’s all that counts 😂🤙 Cheers

  • @ahmedmohamedelsayed7983
    @ahmedmohamedelsayed79834 жыл бұрын

    You r insane thx for making my day

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    FYB dixy haha you got it!

  • @spencerides1951
    @spencerides195122 күн бұрын

    I learned clutch wheelies recently on my v4 and my clutch just blew. I have been doing a lot of them recently, I was just quickly slipping the clutch.. what do you think happened?

  • @tat2wheelz
    @tat2wheelz4 жыл бұрын

    I had to replace my Honda Grom clutch because they are trash from factory, but it wouldn't wheelie until I changed it...

  • @jacobgonzalez9624
    @jacobgonzalez96244 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting close but I just messed up my clutch but reviewing my mistakes I was just to heavy on everything and didnt do it as a fast smooth motion only learn by trying tho🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @meanf1502
    @meanf15024 жыл бұрын

    Just like you said if it's done right you won't an with my built gsxr 1000 I do power wheelies good video thought

  • @jtec99
    @jtec994 жыл бұрын

    Jesus, how long is this straightaway before the curve? couldn't ask for a better road to do these on.

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    J Rods haha one of the pros to living in Florida is we do have some nice straights 😁

  • @rubadubdubb

    @rubadubdubb

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish FL had more twisties, the endless straights get pretty monotonous. Can't wait to get up to foothills parkway and deal's gap in a couple weeks.

  • @harleyt7915
    @harleyt79154 жыл бұрын

    I literally just walked into the house from trying wheelies and was wondering this and this popped up into the recommended

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    SquidCity excellent timing!

  • @javaska112
    @javaska1124 жыл бұрын

    Good topic. When you were learning wheelies, how many time did you drop your bike? If ever you did.

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Levy luckily I never dropped it, although I had 2-3 close calls 😅

  • @mickymalvoy1692
    @mickymalvoy16923 жыл бұрын

    I burnt out my clutch today very first day of ever trying to wheelie. Did a few 1st gear sit down clutch ups got the front end up a foot at most. Left parking lot got up to 50 and boom so much slipping at high rpm fml

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that man, I've never burned out a clutch fortunately. 30K on this bike, 25K on my last bike, at least it's an inexpensive fix.

  • @EyeDeeKay1
    @EyeDeeKay14 жыл бұрын

    Before I even started riding I've wanted to learn to wheelie (a lot of which is your fault btw). I've now been riding for about a year and a half and I haven't built up the courage to pop a wheelie. Mainly because I don't wana crash my bike..again

  • @travis6951

    @travis6951

    4 жыл бұрын

    idk sometimes you gotta crash to get better man. I learned how to wheelie 3 years ago watching this guy and downshift83. Crashed 2 times learning but after each crash I got better now I’m doing stand ups consistently and haven’t crashed in 2 years. You got it man 💪

  • @angrongorechild2237

    @angrongorechild2237

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had a 600 3 years for six months. Sold and just got a 1000 3 months ago. I've mentally accepted that I'm going to loop it eventually learning wheelies, but I'm at peace with it. To me its worth it to learn this skill I've always wanted to have. Thankfully I haven't crashed yet and they are getting high enough that I cant see over the front of the bike while sitting down. Just got to go for it.

  • @EyeDeeKay1

    @EyeDeeKay1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@travis6951 The thing I'm worried about is having to go through fixing the bike again or worst case scenario totaling the bike. The first fall I had was pretty small but the repairs still costed quite a lot so I don't really want to have to fix the bike again. But yeah eventually I'll probably just push myself to do it!

  • @coop98

    @coop98

    4 жыл бұрын

    idk Carry full coverage bro

  • @hfr8343

    @hfr8343

    4 жыл бұрын

    Get a cage and engine sliders. I'm gonna keep my current bike and buy another then use one for practicing wheelies

  • @jtec99
    @jtec994 жыл бұрын

    anyone seen a Fulldress Harley touring bike do a stand up? I did for the first time this year. old dude impressed the shit out of me 😆

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    J Rods I’ve only seen it done on Instagram lol

  • @jameskorkes3862
    @jameskorkes38624 жыл бұрын

    amazing vid

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    James Korkes thank you! 😁

  • @1Down5UpOfficial
    @1Down5UpOfficial4 жыл бұрын

    Bro I watched your video and tried wheelies and got addicted and now I have bike problems lmao jk I have a zx6r 2008 it sounds like I have a clogged fuel pump which is annoying

  • @psensky85
    @psensky854 жыл бұрын

    All the people that say wheelies burn out your clutch, are probably the same knuckleheads who blast the rev limiter 10 times when someone cuts them off. Wheelies are less detrimental to the clutch than that stuff. The only thing that wheelies put stress on is the drivetrain (chain, sprockets, and tires). I'd be more concerned about wearing the center of my tire flat before anything mechanical on the bike. They are built for high speed, high torque abuse.

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    Paul absolutely! 💯👌🏻

  • @ephemeralbeauty4008

    @ephemeralbeauty4008

    4 жыл бұрын

    Paul don’t they damage the engine? I want to start practicing wheelies but I really don’t want to ruin my engine in a month lol

  • @xxSTONExx
    @xxSTONExx4 жыл бұрын

    Wheelies still silky smooth man.

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    xxSTONExx appreciate it bro!

  • @daniellamb9266
    @daniellamb92662 жыл бұрын

    25 year rider and mechanic here. If you pull your clutch in at high rev for any reason and drop it... youre damaging it. Literally anything longer than to shift up or down and you're causing unnecessary wear. Same for those fools who like to pull it in and hit their rev limiter. You shouldnt even launch with a ton of revs. This will also kill it. Enjoy the premature replacement :)

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    2 жыл бұрын

    33k on the original clutch, had 28k on my last bike with original clutch…🤔

  • @MrJeffreycauchi
    @MrJeffreycauchi4 жыл бұрын

    On a lower cc bike like a 125cc yes you'll wear your clutch cause obviously you need to rev it much higher and stress your clutch a lot.... on a 1000cc or 600cc cause it has loads of power the clutch won't be that stressed to pop a wheelie cause with just a slight twist of the throttle you'll be pointing at the sky.... 😂😂

  • @raaaaaaaaaaahhhhh

    @raaaaaaaaaaahhhhh

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah my transmission/ clutch are fucked up because of wheelie practice

  • @subodn
    @subodn4 жыл бұрын

    One like for you love your bike.

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    Subodh 🙏🏻

  • @davidelizabeth4933
    @davidelizabeth49334 жыл бұрын

    Agree 100% Wheelie on! 👍

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    David & Elizabeth 🤠👍🏻

  • @Hurricane1987
    @Hurricane19874 жыл бұрын

    Was salt in 2nd gear when he pop that wheelie?

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    Orlando Sanchez 3rd 👍🏻

  • @hardedar9647
    @hardedar96474 жыл бұрын

    My clutch started slipping on my cbrf4i on my second day of learning wheelies. I'm just gonna lay off the wheelies until I rebuild it. Maybe it was already weak? Idk but it was fine until I started trying but according to you maybe I'm just doing it wrong.

  • @paulh9301

    @paulh9301

    4 жыл бұрын

    You gonna make mistakes while learning. I guess its expected to add more wear to the clutch compared when you get good at it.

  • @stankosaczek250
    @stankosaczek25010 ай бұрын

    Two days of learning how to wheelie and my clutch is gone 😢

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    10 ай бұрын

    Jesus bro! Don’t feather the clutch out, dump it completely. I’ve got 33k on the original clutch

  • @stankosaczek250

    @stankosaczek250

    10 ай бұрын

    @@SALTxTHExWOUND if only someone told me that a couple of days ago.

  • @903assengsxr7
    @903assengsxr74 жыл бұрын

    Truth be told yes they aren’t designed for it getting oil to the top is the bigger issue

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    903Assen Gsxr on the older models yes, newer gen bikes have no problems 👍🏻

  • @camo7119
    @camo71193 жыл бұрын

    so greetings from switzerland haha

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello there!

  • @cross117
    @cross1172 жыл бұрын

    My clutch started slipping while i tried doing wheelies

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    2 жыл бұрын

    that sucks, maybe premature wear from other factors. I've got 33k on the OEM clutch and had 27k on my last OEM clutch before selling that bike

  • @cshatfireball
    @cshatfireball4 жыл бұрын

    Wet clutch is designed to be slipped, don’t see the problems with it

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    CSHATFIREBALL exactly! 😁👌🏻

  • @jtec99
    @jtec994 жыл бұрын

    Salt, what's a wheelie? 😁

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    J Rods it’s when your bike gets a boner 🦴😂

  • @ukrolla4710
    @ukrolla47104 жыл бұрын

    Clutch in or out. No riding the clutch...

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    Uk Rolla yup! 💯👌🏻

  • @giovannydelgado8405
    @giovannydelgado84054 жыл бұрын

    Lmao just don’t do wheelies. Than you wouldn’t be worried in the first place. Or buy a bike you don’t and would not care about.

  • @SALTxTHExWOUND

    @SALTxTHExWOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    Giovanny Delgado lol if you’re worried about it that much then yes that’s solid advice haha

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