davidorothy Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I know this subject has probably been discussed many times before, however i would like to put forward my observations on technique. Through forums etc i have been instructed to drop the knees forward to compress the front forks, and then to gently pull on the bars while transferring the weight over the back of the bike by straightening the knees. While gently pulling on the bars i find myself pulling myself forwards which is exactly the opposite to what i am trying to acheive. If however, i PUSH against the bars while straightening the knees my weight will automatically be transferred to the back of the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxbikes Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 flat out drop the clutch.works for me.but not very controllable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Slightly compress the forks by easing your weight forwads and pushing down on the bars as you bend your knees, then straighten your knees and open throttle at same time as pulling gently back on bars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0007 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Sounds like you are trying to pull the bike up with your elbows which is not transferring your weight by decompressing the fork After you knee bend and compress the forks you let your arms straighten when you move back You barely need any throttle at all when you do it It gets hard when you are doing this into a log or rock step cuz it puts step after step after step In rapid succession 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac attack Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Ryan does a pretty good job explaining it here. hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherconoob Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 i'm not sure if it has much relevance but does anyone have tips on longer wheelies? i've always found them very easy on dirt bikes at low speed, but the trials bike just wants to flop to either side after about three yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 The bike is not flopping, you have the control through the pegs. You want a long wheelie click it up to fourth and have at it. Any wheelie longer than two feet is just for showing off. But it sure is fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherconoob Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 pegs, got it. i'll have a bit of practice on that then. found the fourth gear ones easy for a fair distance but having to learn to cover the rear brake fast on a two stroke, i've only ever ridden 4T dirt bikes so always used the engine brake to sit around the balance point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) And the pro's often stick their left foot out for balance or turning, like this guy: Edited November 25, 2013 by guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Never seen a `Pro` ride sitting down in a section!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I didn't say they do it in the section. Haven't you seen them wheelying during the presentation at an indoor trial!?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Yeah, just joking. Quite the worthless talent. Just like the guy on the Sherco forum breaking the rear mud guard doing sit down wheelies! Then wondering what he is doing wrong! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0007 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I kinda think it's not a worthless talent, it's all part of learning and feeling the balance point, how to put it there and not go too far, how to feel the bike react to throttle and weight placement And ....it kelps you maybe react properly when it all goes wrong And let's not forget that the CDI factor is high (Chicks Dig It), I think a wheely is about an 8.5, a stoppie is slightly higher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Reminds me of my youth ... When I was a kid , my big brother spent about 60% of his riding time on the back wheel , He could ride wheelies indefinitely !, around in circles big or small , figure 8's , whatever wherever whenever at will .... I could always wheelie pretty good but nothing like him , to me the wheelie was always a tool , he just seemed to get a kick out of people's reaction ! And he was always laughing when he was doing it ...! He lives out in Oregon now , has a gas gas and a couple of TL125's to go along with his big dual sport bikes . I've got to get him here or go out there for a visit , we haven't gone riding together for at least 30 yrs . We always pushed each other and had fun ... Glenn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I kinda think it's not a worthless talent, it's all part of learning and feeling the balance point, how to put it there and not go too far, how to feel the bike react to throttle and weight placement And ....it kelps you maybe react properly when it all goes wrong And let's not forget that the CDI factor is high (Chicks Dig It), I think a wheely is about an 8.5, a stoppie is slightly higher Oh, I always loved the wheelies. I`ve been in trouble many times for my antics. Just think the sit down wheelie on the modern cheaply built bikes is a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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