Help me transition from power wheelie to clutch wheelies

[Southern Pride]

Originally Posted by kenyz

I can bring my 250 up at almost any throttle position (granted I'm not lugging like crazy) through all 5 gears and it comes up smoothly.

ah I see. From what I have read in previous wheelie threads people describe the clutch wheelies to bring the front up more smooth than power wheelies, but i guess not.

Originally Posted by Freak

I suggest you stand first and have your bike in 2nd. Jus till your getting into the power, not powerband power, but close and give a slight tug on the bars. Try doing this on those little slight rises of dirt. Slight uphill inclines are great spots to try. Soon you being getting the front end up a few inches. It will feel werid at first, but soon you will get it a little higher and higer until you get her up there to the sweet spot.

Okay, I understand now. It all makes sense to me. A couple days after I got my bike I was out in my buddies field messing around and I remember being in second gear I tried to do a quick power wheelie and thats when the bike stood straight up and took off. I did one of those closed eyes-hold on for dear life death rides. Somehow I didn't flip her over backwards but I believe I was in the powerband I guess thats where I got the idea clutch wheelies would be better...

Thanks for all yalls help! I'm gonna be practicing these without the use of the powerband this time. Its startin to make more sense, though, thanks again

[Southern Pride]

Oh yeah Freak, b sure to make another vid if u go to the coast!

[kenyz]

Originally Posted by Southern Pride

ah I see. From what I have read in previous wheelie threads people describe the clutch wheelies to bring the front up more smooth than power wheelies, but i guess not.

That's me on my bike and my definition of smooth. It could be the opposite for you. But I know what you mean. Especially in first gear...if you crack the throttle to bring the front up....it's a bit more violent. Any guy I've ever seen wheelie from a stop does it with the clutch and brings the front up pretty "smooth" from what I can tell. There's just a lot of factors weighing in on the type of wheelie and besides...you will learn good clutch control which is always a nice skill to have. Mine's decent...I just hate using it because I'm lazy

[yz250guy]

Originally Posted by Freak

I tryed to make you something you could use. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

That was DANG nice of you to take the time to make a video and walk through the steps of a wheelie. You rock!

[Freak]

Not a problem bro. I wish I would have thought it out better, I was a tad nervous but what the heck eh. I'll do better next time.

[Southern Pride]

Oh "I'm no expert" he says, haha man you are the wheelie freak !!! Your just talking all casual while ridin a wheelie in fifth gear. Can't wait for the next one

[mossy]

G,day Freak
You are one class act. I,m rated Australia,s top coach by the majority over here and have posted on this site. Curious?? you arn,t the youngest bloke on the planet, guess you spent a lot of your upbringing on a BMX bike. Tell me more.

[Freak]

Originally Posted by mossy

G,day Freak
You are one class act. I,m rated Australia,s top coach by the majority over here and have posted on this site. Curious?? you arn,t the youngest bloke on the planet, guess you spent a lot of your upbringing on a BMX bike. Tell me more.

I'm 39 years old. I did not ride much BMX. I rode dirt bikes till I was stupid and got married( at 21 ). I took a long layoff and then 3 years ago I jumped back on a CR500R and after a couple years I decided I needed a bike I could handle so I bought a 450. The 500 was fun, just too much bike for me. Actually, the 450 is more bike then I need. I've been wanting to make a wheelie vid for awhile, but honestly I did not think it out. Just trying to help is all. What do you teach? I would love to learn how to jump better, turn and all that good stuff.

[Southern Pride]

while were on the topic if you wanna see some insane wheelies on the street watch these dumbasses
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[Freak]

Well, Is it that they don't have a place to ride, or they just being law breakers? I guess if they don't have a place, I can see why they are doing it. Not smart thou. And by the way, some of them have mad skillz fo shizzle YO

[Southern Pride]

Originally Posted by Freak

And by the way, some of them have mad skillz fo shizzle YO

thats for sure. Half of me is saying and half of me is thinking for ridin dirty on city streets near cars and buses. Also I don't think it is a matter of them finding somewhere offroad, they wanna keep them rims lookin good mang! ha no I think they just tryin to show off like the ruff ryderz or somethin.

[ccnut]

Freak, You have to post a pic of your bike here!! That thing sounded AWSOME and the little bit I could see in the vid was fantastic looking! That was a cool vid, if I'm in third gear and riding a wheelie, all your gonna here is screamin! LOL. Thankyou....Jerry

[Freak]

Theres pics of it on here. Thanks bro. It's that Jardine RT4 pipe that makes the rumble. Just takes time to learn. I have a few friends that put me to shame in the wheelie dept, yet I still try