how many times have u dropped it before u became a wheelie pro?

**SkyRider** · 07-21-2011, 01:19 PM

just wondering

**BnASoldier** · 07-29-2011, 12:37 PM

cant speak for everyone but if someone is serious about stunting and has been doing it long enough to be a "wheelie pro".they have probably dropped there bike more times than they can put a number on. every drop ranges from just a slow speed fall over to a hard slam. for myself i drop my bike usually everytime i ride at least once. If your not crashing your not pushing yourself..

**GSXMAER** · 08-02-2011, 05:23 PM

all depends on the person...
I had a 16 year old that had showed up on my ride once...he was new to sportbikes....the bike was brand new...
he could wheelie for 7KLMs down the QEW.....year one

after 2 years he had mastered wheelchair wheelies as well as most other wheelies and stoppies.....
after 4 years he sold his bike that looked good....no big damage what so ever.....just scratches all over the bike from his boots...haha
ROCKETJOHNNY never crashed....

**SkyRider** · 08-03-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by GSXMAER

he could wheelie for 7KLMs down the QEW.....year one

does he still have his licence? lol

**frekeyguy** · 08-15-2011, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by SkyRider

does he still have his licence? lol

....dont think he ever had one....

**jeffjones** · 08-15-2011, 02:42 PM

It all depends on how much you want to push yourself.
I could never do wheelies on a pedal bike but on my F4i I can do them, I took it super slow learning and have came down hard a couple times but knock on wood haven't dropped it yet.

**Dresden** · 08-15-2011, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by jeffjones

It all depends on how much you want to push yourself.
I could never do wheelies on a pedal bike but on my F4i I can do them, I took it super slow learning and have came down hard a couple times but knock on wood haven't dropped it yet.

Tips?

**jeffjones** · 08-15-2011, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Skyler

Tips?

1. Start small
2. Don't get over confident.
3. Clutch-up not power wheelie, More control.
4. Find a place by yourself with no cars or obstacles, If your learning with buddies your more inclined to try to keep up with them therefore pushing you out of your comfort zone.
5. Don't push your riding ability.

**Dresden** · 08-15-2011, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by jeffjones

1. Start small
2. Don't get over confident.
3. Clutch-up not power wheelie, More control.
4. Find a place by yourself with no cars or obstacles, If your learning with buddies your more inclined to try to keep up with them therefore pushing you out of your comfort zone.
5. Don't push your riding ability.

Tips on #3?

**jeffjones** · 08-15-2011, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Skyler

Tips on #3?

Ride in first gear and I put my middle finger on the clutch and all one motion pop the clutch in and accelerate then release the clutch.
It takes a little to get use to it kicking as the first couple times it feels like its going to rip your arms off.
Just keep giving it more gas each time till it comes up to where you want it.

**Sadz** · 08-16-2011, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Skyler

Tips on #3?

#3 can go either way ...... depends on the bike. 600/1000??? I wouldn't suggest clutching a 1000 in first gear to begin with (your windscreen will hit you in the face. lol) ...... second gear if you need too, but throttle and body position are good enough. I find the easiest on either is abrupt roll-off on the throttle to load up the front end, then roll back on and tug and let the forks help push up the front end while sitting toward the back of your seat.

**JohnnyP636** · 08-16-2011, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Sadz

#3 can go either way ...... depends on the bike. 600/1000??? I wouldn't suggest clutching a 1000 in first gear to begin with (your windscreen will hit you in the face. lol) ...... second if you need to but throttle and body position are good enough. I find the easiest on either is abrupt roll-off on the throttle to load up the front end, then roll back on and tug and let the forks help push up the front end while sitting toward the back of your seat.

Please stop the bucking

**jackson** · 08-16-2011, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Sadz

#3 can go either way ...... depends on the bike. 600/1000??? I wouldn't suggest clutching a 1000 in first gear to begin with (your windscreen will hit you in the face. lol) ...... second if you need to but throttle and body position are good enough. I find the easiest on either is abrupt roll-off on the throttle to load up the front end, then roll back on and tug and let the forks help push up the front end while sitting toward the back of your seat.

It's not 1995, no need for loading the front!
Why even bother chiming in if you really don't know?
The title says "Wheelie Pro" and BNA already answered...