Learn to Wheelie: Clutch Up - Beginners Guide
Sorry for all the sniffling. I was cold and I have allergies!
How to Wheelie
Position:
1. Sit in the back of your seat to put more weight to the back.
2. Hug the gas tank with your legs.
3. Hover your foot over the brake.
4. Use two fingers to pull the clutch and the rest to hold the bar.
Clutch up:
1. Roll around 20-30km/h (1st or 2nd gear. 2nd gear you will need to rev more, but it will be a lot less aggressive when the wheel pops up)
2. Off the gas
3. Clutch in
4. Rev the RPMs up as needed (start low and slowly rev higher each time to find the sweet spot)
5. Drop the clutch or release very quickly
Every bike will be different on how fast you should go and what RPMs you should be at before dropping the clutch. Experiment with your bike with low revs and slowly add to it. Remember to hover your foot over the brake!!! Also, be safe and practice in an open area with no one around. Have fun and I hope you guys learned something from this video.
Do these at your own risk. You may crash your bike or injure yourself in the process of learning or doing.
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That guy was so bored lol. He wanted to escalate things it was so obvious. You were so chill and compliant and he unsatisfied that you weren’t combative.
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Yah he really was lol 😂 no need to call me an @sshole
@OathForFew
2 жыл бұрын
kinda sounded like he had speech impediment
@Razworth
2 жыл бұрын
Well you cant be too smart as a security guard otherwise you would find another job 😂😂 like the rider had no problem leaving
@nuclear9977
2 жыл бұрын
@@XLBAORIDER he was frustrated because he can't do wheelies on his car 🥲
@RuciosDubstepMixs
2 жыл бұрын
I did security for a year. The guy is definitely bored out his mind and mad he can’t wheelie
You were so much more polite than I would’ve been 🤣
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha looking back at it. I'm so suprised how patient I was with that guy 😂
@hennessyandredbullsmith1180
3 жыл бұрын
I would have told him if you don’t get yo jealous non bike having lame ugly 🤬 out my face
@jeromebrice3869
3 жыл бұрын
I would have just pulled off after I got the message the first time. I wouldn’t have stayed for the whole conversation nice o realized he had I’ll intentions . All of that wasn’t called for
@badabing2302
3 жыл бұрын
Ya I would of smacked that guy a little further down or up the spectrum he’s on.
@tvbuu
2 жыл бұрын
I would've told him to fuck off lmao
That security guard seems like the type of guy brags to his friends about how “rebellious” he was in high school
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao 😂 yah he probably stayed up past his bedtime and thought he was a badass
I've been strugling with this for a while and you're the first person I've found to properly break each step down. I'll give it another shot.
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps bro! Stay safe ✌️
@catchmeifyoucan4477
2 жыл бұрын
is he dead already ? xDD
@headkicked
2 жыл бұрын
I watched a ton of "how to wheelie" videos and they all go straight to wheelie without giving a good method for progression. I think that's what sets this video apart from the rest. For someone who hasn't done a wheelie yet, it's really intimidating to just guess rpms and commit to it because you don't know if you're just gonna loop the fuck out of it or not.
@AlexDahlZ
11 ай бұрын
Yeah, the fact that he showed and explained that you will just be lurching forward is a something that's omitted by most how-to's. @@headkicked
@danny-FL
4 ай бұрын
Did you end up learning?
So glad I clicked on this just to see the interaction between you and the security guard. Great job being nice bro
@harorider96
Ай бұрын
It’s honestly inspiring. I’m so quick to anger. I wish I could just let everything roll off my back
Good video! Seeing you clutch drop at different revs really cleared a few questions. Nothing worse than a tutorial showing you a perfect wheelie
You are the first person to make this hard looking wheelie so simple and easy to learn than any channel out there 😊
One of the best wheelie lesson I've seen,, respect bro👊
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha! Hope it helped and stay safe out there! 👊
Still learning but i found tapping the back break confirms your foot is in the right position and also shifts the weight forward enough to start compressing the front forks. Great video man, respect.
Probably the best, simplest instruction. Now my 53 yr old, 320lb ass is going to the hospital soon.... 🤣🤣🤣 If I survive, I will let you know. Thanks, you earned a subscriber.
@NewJackGaming2211
4 ай бұрын
did you survive? lmao
@artcianfanojr
4 ай бұрын
@@NewJackGaming2211 Just coming out of the coma now.....🤣🤣🤣 It didn't end well, but I avoided the hospital. Shit hurts more when you are older.....😂😂😂
Practicing wheelies in a WIDE open parking lot isn't driving like an ass hole.... It's actually pretty responsible comparatively.
Your point about loading the weight and quickly unloading it back with the gas is key. I have been able to do wheelies for years, but with extreme revs because I wasn't doing it quickly enough. This led to scary moments where I had to control the throttle quickly to not loop and higher speeds than I wanted.
The tutorial was quite comprehensive, Thank you but how you dealt with the guy was even more impressive. Some people are just looking for conflicts & arguments don’t give them the opportunity.
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps bro! 🤜🤛 I like riding because I can escape drama so arguing with someone like that isn't with my time or energy 😁. Ride safe brotha!
Great vid man. I liked that you didn’t move your head around a lot while you were filming. Concise points and it all sounded credible
I have been trying to learn it, and the way you explained everything is definitely helpful. Sometimes it's in our nature to want to get it right away, but patience is key. I will take steps to learn it properly. Thanks for taking the time to make this video 👍
Thanks man I can't wait to save this for later and completely forget about it🤣
If you practice with a bike you don't care about you'll learn faster haha
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
100%!! You don't mind mind looping/crashing the bike or some bruises then the learning is so much faster 🤣🤣
@shanehiggins4983
2 жыл бұрын
This is the best advice, find a friend with a beater or even go online and buy an old 100 or 125 to wheelie to learn. Great advice!
This is an old video but still so useful!!! U said the key point that most teachers didn't n that's why most beginners probably failed. When u said let of the throttle so the weight can go forward that part is crucial n I appreciate it will be trying this weekend. Thanks a lot
your not an ass hole at all bro really good dude fs just how respectful you where to him was cool I dont think I would have handled it with that much maturity props bro
I love how you showed respect to the guy from the beginning and he continued to be rude…..sorry he did that to you bro.
probably the best, how to wheelie video out there, I seen like 10, this one does not give too little but also not to much info, first time i really thing that I can safely master this
@XLBAORIDER
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I'm glad I could help! Ride safe brotha!
I learned to wheelie on the rear brake and fork compression comes up way smoother, accelerate, drop revs, tap rear brake and apply throttle its wierd but it works
Couldn’t hear what the guy was saying over that sick exhaust of yours! 😎🔥
@XLBAORIDER
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I'll make sure to turn it off next time 😂
I ALWAYS WONDERED HOW U KEEP FRONT SLIDING BACK WHEN YOU LET OFF THE CLUTCH, I DIDNT KNOW U HUG THE BIKE WITH YOUR THIGHS THANKS FOR CLARIFYING THAT
That bike sounds so nice dudeee
Actually such a great video just what I was looking for. Wasn’t sure how to do one before but actually was so helpful. Thanks so much
Good teacher. Easy to understand. Appreciate you sir
The lighthouse guy from Rick and Morty is back with the revenge 😂
Actually, on first gear, you don't need the clutch, you just accelerate fast and it's gonna get up pretty quick (i speak for mt 07 owners). Personnally, i prefer second gear, because you have much more control over the height, but that's maybe just the thoughts of a beginner.
@z9brigade
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that's a gas up. This is a clutch up tutorial.
@harorider96
11 ай бұрын
@@z9brigadefor anyone else reading this it is commonly called a “power wheelie” when not using the clutch
My dude i love your words. I could tell you love to ride.
You’re chill. You deserve more subs.
Thank you for this video man, now i'm going to have some practice by following your teaching. Ride safe and enjoy your Amazing motorcycle 🔥
You met Milton from Office Space! I hope you got his autograph 😂
Not even riding yet, would love to start trying this once I do get a bike. Cool video dude.
@z9brigade
Жыл бұрын
Give it a bit before you try this, for your own good 😅
@Slideways1989
Жыл бұрын
@@z9brigade Yah, I probably should 😅
Ahahaha. You gave that rent a cop his first bit of action in years.
Excellent instructions for beginners. Well done.
Great video man! After about 25k miles on motorcycles I’m at the point where I feel confident about learning wheelies. My question - what’s the proper way to bring the bike down without slamming too hard?
@VeriStrawberi
2 жыл бұрын
Roll off throttle.
@rotarymantaray745
2 жыл бұрын
At about 5:56 he mentions giving it a little more gas on the decline
How hard do you dump the clutch? I know it is essential, but do you still have slight control over it or do you really just let go? Good video btw, thanks for that!
@thepioneer6178
2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know this aswell
@typicaljonathan5909
2 жыл бұрын
keyword is "dump"
@ThorgalsWalhalla
2 жыл бұрын
@@typicaljonathan5909 so you just let it flick quickly? or is it more like a slower contolled motion? (not sure what dump means)
@typicaljonathan5909
2 жыл бұрын
Yes man, shoot it, or flick as you say
@ThorgalsWalhalla
2 жыл бұрын
@@typicaljonathan5909 thank you :D
I also notised that I must rev up quickly to make my baby wheelies. I thought it had to do with the injection system. Filling up the cylinders with gas and the bike makes a leap forward with good acceleration. But that is only my own idea. It also comes with a knocking sound and deep engine sound. Z900
Thanks I was looking for a good tutorial and here it is.
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I hope it was helpful 😁 keep it safe and have fun! 🙌
@intensivegaming2400
3 жыл бұрын
@@XLBAORIDER same to you bro stay safe out there.
Lol that security guard was definitely on the lower end of the spectrum
nice video bud :) gonna practice starting tomorrow with all that good advice!
@XLBAORIDER
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! That's awesome, I hope it helps ! You're safety is the most important to me so please ride/practice safely! 🤜🤛
@Solo6R
3 жыл бұрын
7 months later. How are you doing with it? I'm curious. I'll be starting to learn this year as well. Rode all last year without trying them, but now I want to learn them.
@FuriousGerbil5
2 жыл бұрын
@@Solo6R just bought a grom for my first bike and 2 Nd week of owning it and I’ve already learned how to wheelie end of first gear so now it’s just learning the back break and getting the balance point but excited to buy a 650cb neo cafe r for my next bike and learn wheelies on that
@Solo6R
2 жыл бұрын
@@FuriousGerbil5 nice!!
Thanks for the great detailed video!
I know exactly where this is, when I saw the parking lot and then after you got told to leave.. I was like man that looks familiar. . . then the white spot gave it away. Anyways, solid video. 👌
Do you need to pull the handle bars to help get front wheel up or should the clutch dump be enough torque?
@vaportrail226
2 жыл бұрын
On a mini bike like a Grom it helps me to bounce the forks. Push down and dump the clutch while pulling up. Most bikes 250-300cc and up can clutch up no problem.
Ey the man called you an asshole,least you can do is live up to it before you go😉😂
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
LOL absolutely man 😂
I just bought my first bike (ninja 650) a few days ago. I’ve been watching videos for a long time before tho so I felt like I knew enough.. 2nd day I clutched in and revved to 55grand and damn near dumped myself off the back went so high. But now I at least can consistently go like 2 feet off ground but can’t ride it:/
Great video, looking forward to trying this out!
How much effort do u put into actually pulling the bike up? Or is the quick power enough to get u up?
best intro and outro
Great video dude, looking forward to getting out there and giving this a go!!
Those FZ's sound killer !
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
They're music to my ears 👂😍
'depending on your crazy level...' i felt that
LMAO, when I see bikes doing wheels in a close lot at work, I pull over and watch
“Never do wheelies with foot off the break, You will ve…have ehh.. fucked up day” best quote:)
Guy made me feel so calm and infused with wisdom and next video of his in recommended - I crashed doing the wheelie 😭😭
Please don't stop making videos you're the best 🔥🔥
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
That means a lot to me ❤️ thank you! I will keep them coming 😁
@joe-m3505
3 жыл бұрын
@@XLBAORIDER And I will keep on supporting bro😁🔥 ❤
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
@@joe-m3505 you are awesome man! Thank you 🤜🤛
Great tips and advice great video bro 👍 this was perfect
This law enforcement officer wannabe reprimands this rider eight times all eight being way over the top. The rider is probably more polite and compliant than 98% of us and agreed to leave after the first moment. Hey $10 an hour security guard. How do you handle the big stuff? I'm glad this made it to KZread now learn how to talk to people.
this was very helpful! i thought i just have to rip the gas real hard! and instantly do a wheelie or don t do one at all ^^ but that getting used to with clutch and rpm sound a lot better :D i will try that with just low rpms and go up more.. my bike doesn t show rpms though..
@Slideways1989
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta trust your ears then I guess
Thank you for the lesson
Really good advice
1:23 that guy seems to be struggling with his own outrage
Correction you weren’t being an asshole he was just jealous at the fact that you look really cool doing those clutch ups he was the asshole by calling a random stranger names he could’ve been more polite
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
haha I like that perspective! You're right bro, he was a bit of a ahole 🤣 he just wishes he could wheelie 😏 he needs to watch this video 🤣🤣
Great video, loved it, I'm still struggling with getting the wheel up tho... 😂 My bike immediately starts doing a burnout whenever I revv and dump the clutch, I ride a Z750R btw, maybe it's just the weather and the slippery roads, or maybe my bike just doesn't feel like going up, who knows 😂
i have a ducati 620 and i can literally redline and dump the clutch in first gear and yank the bars hard as i can and it doesnt do shit i get maybe an inch or two off the ground. brand new clutch too ive even tried having my left foot on the passenger peg
Former bouncer and security here...that's the kind of demeanor that would regularly get my guys into bad fights, and the guys that acted like that towards the public, were never able to win those fights without backup. Weakness.
Guildford Mall? Great spot to try this!
ayy i got the same mirrors on my mt03 😁 love the vid
extremely helpful, thanks
Great advice 👍
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hope it helped ☺️ stay safe out there !
Lesson starts at 3 minutes
I Need Help my bike seems to not want to wheelie anymore when I pop the clutch. When I do i only accelerate a bit and that’s in 1st gear. Do you think this could be a premature sign of worn out clutch plates ?
i'm stll doing something wrong my wheel rarely comes off the ground x.x
Bless up for the nice tutorial man! Keep it up ;)
Thought you were gonna be doing it in the underground parking lot I was like o shit here we go
Do you want to cover the front brakes to prevent looping as well?
@jaybaz5594
Жыл бұрын
That’s the back brake bro
hey great vid man help from Surrey lol I knew by the way you talk your in lower mainland you still riding? this was a few years back we should ride some day
Awesome video bud!!
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha! 😁
1:26 guy wants to feel important, I get people who try to tell me I can ride in the parking lot of the park next door.
very helpful thank you
Hey dude I live in langley right by that cineplex let's go for a ride! I'm learning clutch ups currently instead of power wheelies
Paul Blart thinking he’s a tough guy 👮🏻♀️🤣
Dude that’s in Langley! I been to that cineplex used to take my lunch breaks there all the time! I’ve got an mt09 let’s ride man
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Yah it is! There is a group called RubberSideDown604 on FB that's the group I ride in. I'm one of the Admins so I can accept the request if you decide to join 👍
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Btw the MT09 is such a beast!
@joehellewell8243
3 жыл бұрын
@@XLBAORIDER thanks for the heads up! i dont vibe with facebook but we will see ya on the streets im sure! yeah the 09s rip haha
@badabing2302
3 жыл бұрын
@@XLBAORIDER yo I’m from Abby gonna join that group. U not been riding this year or just not uploading vids
Aaaw, mall cop FINALLY can execute some power for the first time in his life.
oh I'm about to throw the group ride for a loop
Love your input bro....
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, hope the info helps 😁
the security guard was having a hard time there
he shouldve definitely done a wheelie leaving that lot in the beginning
officer barbrady pulled you over hahaha
The title should have been renamed "How To Stay Calm"
Thanks for the tips dude :)
Have a glacier blue fz07 2017 love the color
"dump" the clutch means? Just letting it go as fast as possible or letting it go like normally when driving off at a red light
The guy was surprised that you were being a nice guy 🤣
When you say dump the clutch, are you releasing it as fast as you can with those 2 fingers, or are you like sliding your fingers off of it to let it snap forward?
Came for a wheelie vid… got some sick head security officer
Nice easy to follow video 👍
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! Ride some brotha! ✌️
That was the most action that security guard has seen all year.
Awesome man! 👌💯
@XLBAORIDER
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you brotha!