| There are basically two very easy methods to pop | | | | own risk, so be careful. |
| wheelies. The "clutch" method can be done on almost | | | | The next method is the "power" method. This |
| any bike(some heavy cruisers may not be able to do | | | | depends largely on the power of the bike. Start off |
| this). The "power" method is only limited to the actual | | | | by cruising 1/3 to 1/2 throttle in first gear. Let off the |
| power and weight transfer of the bike. A very | | | | throttle, then quickly twist it back open. The letting |
| powerful bike, like a 1000cc sport bike, will be very | | | | off the throttle causes loss of power and the front |
| very easy to do this with. You will have to be very | | | | forks will then compress. As soon as the throttle is |
| careful and ease into it very slowly until you become | | | | turned back on, the sudden power causes the front |
| more confident and relaxed an get the "feel" of the | | | | forks to decompress and help the bike to come up in |
| bike. | | | | a wheelie. This will take lots of practice, but is very |
| First, lets talk about the "clutch" method to get the | | | | fun when done right. You can then try this in second |
| front wheel up. This is done by cruising slowly, 10-15 | | | | and third gear. This all depends on the bikes power |
| mph. Then, you pull the clutch in(use only 1-2 fingers | | | | and your abilities. You should always start out slowly |
| to do this. Use other fingers to maintain a firm grip | | | | then increase the power gradually until you are |
| on the handle bars), rev the bike up to the desired | | | | comfortable and get the feel of it. This can be very |
| rpm(this is something you will have to learn as you | | | | dangerous so, again, do this at your own risk. |
| go. Every bike is different and will require a different | | | | These two methods can be practiced over and over |
| rpm), then dump or quickly release the clutch. This | | | | again until they become second nature to you. You |
| may need to be done at the same time you twist | | | | should always practice in a location free of people |
| the throttle to give the bike more instant power. This | | | | and other cars with lots of room. An empty parking |
| will take some practice to get the feel of how the | | | | lot is a great place to learn to do this. Always |
| bike responds. Start off slowly and work your way | | | | remember to start out slowly until you see how the |
| up until you can do this smoothly and easily. | | | | bike responds to clutch and throttle inputs. You are |
| Remember, there is always a risk involved to you | | | | at your own risk so be careful and have fun. |
| and your bike. You obviously are doing this at your | | | | |