If you keep your riding to 50% wheelies and 50% stoppies you can decrease tire wear by 100% and never have to replace your tires. That's the power of math!
Sorry to get technical but you would only be saving 50% of each tire which out of 100% would only be 25% overall. So 25% + 25% = 50%. You would only be "reducing" tire wear by 50%. That said generally you skid the front tire for a second for a stoppie which actually is an increase on tire wear. Note when you POWER wheelie like you are suppose to. You are using up more center tread like hard acceleration off the line. So you really are not saving any tire wear by doing stoppies or wheelies. Maybe 20% combined at maximum if you are a pro..
1)Clutch in 2)3-4 gear works great 3)Rev it a touch 4)Dump the clutch 5)smooth throttle inputs 6)you will find balance point eventually. Make sure to cover rear brake as well if you don't want to loop !
Take it from someone who has been in the motorcycle stunt game for a very long time....riding wheelies is really hard on your bike and if you ride em a lot you will destroy your engine noooo doubt about it! Plus it can be hard on your frame and everything else as well and oh yeah if you are new to riding motorcycles then forget about wheelies and just concentrate on learning to ride your motorcycle safely because the road is unforgiving and a lot of the time you don't get a second chance to be smarter next time....trust me I have seen it 1000 times....guys go out and buy powerful superbikes for their first bike and a week later they think they are a stunt rider....don't be stupid be safe and smart and live to ride another day....once you have developed good street skills which takes a lot of time not a week then you can always go find a local stunt spot and fall in with a good group of stunters and they will point you in the rite direction....take your time build your skills wear all your gear always assume that the car coming at you or next to you is going to turn in front of you or run over you and stay alert no day dreaming not paying attention or drinking and riding....be safe everybody God Bless and have fun! ❤️
If you are a new rider Do it in parking lots at slow speeds Im not acting stupid we know your gonna lift that front wheel When going 10-30 mph its alot safer Then 60-100 mph 🤷🏼♂️
No if you do it right. Yes if the motor is loaded when you shift. Lots of practice helps. Roll off the throttle and load the shifter and when there's a gap in power the bike will shift.
Actually a properly done clutchless shift is the best you can do to your gearbox. Much better than the way most people shift with the clutch. Look for a tutorial it isn't hard at all.
no, my f4i is usually smoother without the clutch and I get less false neutrals, I've put 35k miles (its at 70k now still running strong) bike and trans feels just like it did when I got it
a motorcycle's transmission is built in a way to allow clutchless up and downshifts. in fact some bikes now come with quickshifters and autoblip downshift assists. the transmission is called a sequential transmission. you can google that to see what it is. to upshift you will need to unload the transmission by closing the throttle. close shift and open. as fast as you can. this works better the faster you are going. around town it's much harder to do and clunkier. downshifting is a bit more of an advanced technique but is possible. again, works better the faster you are going. the new bikes with electronic controlled throttles can utilize an autoblipp assist setting in the computer which will open the throttle when the shift sensor senses you are pushing on the lever. so when you click it down a gear it's as seamless as an upshift.
I never do stunts on my bike because of two reasons. one, I am not trained for these and two, I don't want myself or my bike to get hurt. nice video guys. 👍
Carson S to be fair that was about 3 years ago although I’m aiming to get a new gen r6 next yr so same thing anyways lol well I really want a 15/16 bmw s1000rr but I rather get another 600 first Incase the Bmw is a dud .. taking my MSF next week finally wish me luck
Unless you are constantly in the air nonstop lol then I don't think it will make much of a difference lol however you might be wearing your bike out more in other areas which would be more cost-effective for a tire replacement.
@@TheAngusGao That's not even an equivalent analogy, if you're gonna use food then it would be more like " I eat bad food from time to time because you still should enjoy life"
the suspension should be done by a professional once you've had it set up by a pro you should have a little better idea of what a properly set up bike should feel like and then you can start making small adjustments for your riding style. but be sure you keep the set up ticket your suspension guy gave you so you can get it back how it was if you mess up
You do NOT need a professional to set up your suspension. It's an easy DIY job, and there is no black magic in suspension that can't be learned by anyone.
If you wanna try 20 dif setups to even get close your first time sure just pay the $50 and you'll have a better idea of what to look for, it's all done by feel. there are 6+ adjustments that all have an effect on each other and if you're just sitting there twiddling knobs you're probably not going to get the results you want
Good video, thanks. Didn't mention the increased likelihood of causing pitting or notching of the steering head bearings over time and premature wear to the gearbox dogs especially second gear. Also here in Oz if the police see you doing it you can be fined for not 'being in complete control of the vehicle'...
I did a solid handful of clutch ups in second on my current bike (first bike ever learning to attempt this on), and I'm sure that's why, 10,000 miles into ownership, I may be having 2nd gear dog issues. Definitely worth knowing, as I didn't back then. Couple thousand dollar learning experience right there.
It can shorten bottom end life, more on sportbikes than detuned standards. Standards have less power but usually botom ends as strong if not stronger than top sport bikes. Sport bikes shave everything to thin tolerance for power that comes stock. OLDER GS suzukis bottom ends could handle almost twice stock power on bottom end. That is why so many drag racers back in the day loved them. Today most are not that over engineered. Check with shops, they may be able to tell you more on specific models, it will vary. Not all bottom ends are created equal.
Here is another topic for you.... on my adv bike you can ride it seated in the enter of the seat and upright, but for aggressive riding you really need to "ride on the front wheel" - with your chest and head over the front end. this helps with front end feel and stability. Can you compare this characteristic on different types of bikes - standard, sport, adv, cruiser, etc.,to get the most out of spirited riding - changing your body position relative to the front end of the bike can make a big difference
Hey guys! Today I notice a problem with my bike. The handle bar is wobbling when I let it go. A video on the possible causes of this would be great! I should mention I have a new tire on the front.
talk about the ducati 999... they were the last of a handbuilt bike era.... i crashed my ducati 999 at about 80 mph into two trees and a rock i broke 30+ bones punctured lung broken sacrum and both pelvis bones on each side, reconstructed shoulder, lacerated liver and spleen, it would be awesome if you can do a throwback to the ducati 999, there is soo little footage and i drove over 5 states just to get my hands on a mint condition 2006 ducati 999 with 3500 miles i crashed at only 6500 or so, only bend the rear subframe, so i plan to fix the bike, but it would be awesome if you can do a video on the bike, its soo unitque from the poli-elipsodial headlights to the termignoni exhaust known to be one of the most frustrating exhausts to install, and its dry clutch setup with such a mechanical sound, i personally took mine off, got some red retainer cups with polished springs and polished my plate to a chrome like shine and was down the road... the only thing i hated was the crazy exhaust temps due to poor ventilation placed perfectly on the track but not on the street right by the calfs and upper thigh if your just cruising with shorts... i know your should always wear full gear which i actually was during my crash, i split my helmet in two went thru a three bounced off another onto a boulder which my bike smashed into, it would be awesome if you actually made a video was mayb able to shout me out and help me and educate many on the iconic ducati 999... especially the 2006 model with the red powder coated frame to signify the last year of production, this bike was awesome, and is such a hard find. Looking back i cannot believe i even was able to get such a bike between my legs, i did have an issue with the rear brake not bleeding and holding pressure, that would be awesome if u addressed that and how to properly care for them, because ultimately that is why i couldnt slow down enough for the sharp left turn i tried the fronts and started to endo so i slowly let off and had no rear brakes after sitting a night and unfortunately was the end of that and almost my life if i wasnt lifestarred to the hospital... please do a informative video of the ducati 999 series they won all superbike championships in those years so that is a true statement of the awesome power and lowdown torque and grunt of the bike... let me know if your looking for something to help write content i would love to relocate and work with your team.. thanks.. hope to see a video of the ducati 999... take care.. -pete piccolo
Yeah... I tended to try avoiding wheelies on my 03 V-Max I had, primarily because if that wheel is coming off the ground, my thinking is that I have lost control of my launch, and lost the race. The few times that I have wheelied the bike, I tried to do it as smooth as possible. Heh... a fun learning experience that could have become very expensive and NONfun lol
Hard enough landings over time can also crack frames around the triple clamps. I have seen some new sportbikes who's welds had hairline cracks from the hard landings. NOW that is dangerous stuff.
I am 450 pounds and wheelie my Goldwing, I blew the fork seals out at one point, and replaced the springs with ones made for a trike and 20w oil... no problems since
Used to power wheelie my (former) RC-51, every. single. time I rolled on the throttle to pass someone. The beauty about a power wheelie on that bike is that after you ease off the throttle, the bike gently set itself down. With my (current) Honda Blackbird though; power wheelies are scary because of how long the bike is and how they tend to occur right at the upper half of the tach. I actively avoid them when under hard acceleration.
Yep. Just set the wheelie down with the front wheel not aligned with the rear wheel to commence the flailing. Something to do with the compression of the forks creating a very steep rake angle and short trail dimension which are recipes for rodeo-grade angry bull rides.
I know what causes headshake. I'm sure you'll be trying to accelerate when your thumbs are bashed to pieces against the tank, TheMadRatterUK. It's not as automatic in the thinking of someone who only wants to slow down and stop before they perish.
Always cover the rear brake and leave yourself with some throttle for the set down. Clutching up is key, baby steps. Some bikes benefit from an oil pickup relocation kit, like my f4i and GSXR 600.
DOMO666GAMING&VLOGS if the bike doesn't have a trip sensor then I would assume it's because there is too much oil in the cylinder causing it to slow down and eventually stop
most modern bikes have a tilt sensor that cut the engine if the bike goes down they don't cut when doing a wheelie because the bike would stop when coming up or down a steep hill
Anarchy_rc _ no friend all modern bikes have tilt sensors so if the bike crashes it stops the engine to stop further injury to the rider and damage to the bike
Ari can you make a video on how to keep fit to ride motorcycles? Would like to know food, exercise and dos and don't before a big ride.Thanks and keep up the good work.
Not so much with tapered roller bearings most bikes use now, they can put up with alot of abuse before you notice notchy steering. Older bikes with ball bearings can be ruined pretty quickly with bad wheelies, you'll then start to feel the handlebars getting stuck in the centre.
Old style bearings were a bunch of loose balls laid in a couple of grooved races (one on either side) capturing the balls. Specific tension is required on the head nut to keep those little balls moving freely but not too freely. If you THUNK the front down enough times, those balls begin to leave tiny detents in those races enough to create notchy feeling steering action. There's a video earlier on this channel showing how to maintain steering head bearings.
Back in the day...I used to ride wheelies on my 1979 Honda 6 cylinder CBX. Found out the hard way and had to replace the engine main bearings due to oil starvation.
No way dude, front flips will periodically reallign the transmission fluid and make sure the throttle body is calibrated correctly. Some specialised garages will actually attach your bike to a pivot rig so they can safely flip the bike to get those adjustments done.
I was told I should not try wheelies on my Suzuki SV650 and never really knew why. Makes sense though, a V-Twin is bound to have one zylinder starve, when in a vertical position. I will still try some really short wheelies here and there :)
Alister Duram if your bike is running right and you have a hot asphalt straight Road tires or warmed up the bike should lift up on its own relatively easy slide back to in feather on the seat to apply more weight on the rear and less weight on the front it'll come up easier slide back maybe 4 inches it'll definitely come up your ass and seat position the bike will do it on its own
I have had to change steering-head bearings a few times, because I put the front down a bit too hard. The head bearings on many bikes are far more fragile than you might think. That goes for Aprilias like the one in my avatar, and ZX14s... and don't even start on early R1s with ball race bearings...
First off love the videos keep them up. I know this is off topic but whats your opinion on Clutchless Shifting, ive been looking around and everyone has mixed opinions would be good to have a opinion from a channel thats very informative
It is just my opinion here but the way I feel is that bikes are not toys and public roads are no playgrounds. People should save the whellies for off road and track and stop playing with themselves in public.
That's a very common opinion, but if you use your head a little and don't train wheeling in a trafic jam, there is no reason not do wheelies in public. And you can be sure, that a person who can really pull a wheelie is part of the best and thus safest drivers you are about to encounter on the road. Fear grannies and mommies, not the people who train riding a motorcycle as a hobby.
Peter Griffin I fear anyone who thinks they know everything about something. If someone thinks they are such a great rider that they can play around and do foolish things I fear being near them and I don't care if they are on a bike, in a car, a boat or a jet ski. I am just not a fan of wheelies or racing on public roads on bikes but I'm not a fan of squealing tires and drifting in cars either. There are enough dangers from others on the road and I don't want to be adding to those. Just my opinion here though, I am not trying to tell anyone what to do.
Power up wheelies are dangerous. its hard to control where the balance point will be. Clutch ups are the safest. Pull clutch in rev rpm to range vs speed and drop clutch the bike will lift to a specific point and stop on the dot. trottle control and rear brake will keep you there. the exact rpm to dump will be learned. it will difference on the bike, your self, gearing, speed. Also it doesnt hurt your bike. I have been riding wheelies since 2009 and my 08 r6 still runs strong.
Wheelies are a joke...you have now rendered your bike without steering, increased your stopping to that of a Semi, are now just one sneeze short of dropping your machine at speed & for what?....so you can prove you can balance it on your back wheel? Whopdee-do...
Mo Dog i have the same question, my teacher told me , the motorcycle engine is more simple, so, it doesnt need to warm up to run(im not sure about that) so it just need to be lubricated, the oil.run trough the engine si they rev because the oil can get in the transmition, and everthing, i wondered if this is true, so , lets wait for their opinion , greetings
Hey Guys, warming up the Bike is essential, it´s even more important when you are using a forged Piston! ALWAYS warm your bike up, and don´t rev it for the first few Minutes! Ride Safe! And don´t do Burnouts either, but thats kinda obvious!
yup warming up is essential, best to let it idle for a moment. Let it reach temp and then get going but the entire motor hasn't warmed up yet. Want it all warm before juicing your bike much.
Generally speaking, reving the engine to heat it up is all right, obviously only as long as you don't overdo it. Many race engines idle very badly and even stall easily, this is the reason that race drivers rev their engines. Also in race engines the temperatur has to be at a certain point for the fittments of the parts to be right. Maybe you have allready heard about that, but F1 engines, which are the most radical race engines outthere are heated externally before starting.
race bikes are usually set up to cut almost all fuel at idle so that the engine drops revs as fast as possible and running lean will make more power (and heat)
When it comes to pure-joy of riding skills. The first should be power-drift.... You can slide with 50cc Honda-monkey. But wheelies the mini-motorpad or mini-bike.....
In addition to damage to fork seals from bad landings, steering head bearings can sometimes get hammered out of shape creating other handling problems.
Thanks famalama, I just got my moto license today and did some power wheelies but was really wondering how much damage could come. God bless all y'all!! In Jesus Christ's mighty name Amen!! Ride safe.
Could y'all do a video on whether or not a tune is required with most modifications, and if a DIY kits is better than a shop tune? Newer rider, 2015 FZ-09, stock for now. But pipes and air filter are en route.
Hi Ari, any chance of post on swingarm maintenance, lubrication and removal? I know it's a low maintenance item therefore I've never had to take one off. Cheers from Australia.
Alot of bikes have oil starvation issues on long wheelies, look at any stunt rider they have to modify oil pick ups on most of them to make sure it doesnt happen
my friend bought a new bike and wants to know how to break in..you guys are the best teachers..we went through manual, but it was pretty generic..can u pls do a video on this topic..also if the rider doesnt have confidence to cross a certain rpm on these bikes, can he break in the engine on a dyno by takin it to different rpms, since its a controlled environment.. pls do a video on this....
I've snapped 2 chains while popping wheelies so naturally I bought a Yamaha XS600 with a shaft driven rear wheel and haven't had any problems popping wheelies
They forgot to mention that it's more difficult to see where you're going when riding around on the back wheel - it's actually kind of important when you think about it :-)
Bad view bad ability to steer and brake, just stupid on the street on a 400 lb plus bike never designed to take the stresses. Dirtbikes are fine for this they are meant to be abused.
Can we get a video on adjusting tire pressures? Do we set to manufacture specs or how do we know to adjust differently for different uses? For instance i ride mainly at deals gap am i good at stock pressures or would it be better to adjust for the road?
I had the 1st gen Honda interceptor circa 1983 and those bike really did not want to wheelie...only way really besides finding nice rise/drop was to grab clutch rev and dump....lol well one day i DID that and it was very expensive and not fun....no i did not loop it or anything but it was so earthbound and I was not careful to hold power on more it came down fast enough to crack the entire fairing dash in two ....I sold the bike with that ugly crash and of course had to take a hurtful amount of cash off the price....depending on the bike wheelies sure can do damage....on the other hand my Honda 600 and 650 XR bikes LOVED to wheelie endlessly....every big bore dirt bike I ever had loved to also....even my more proper crotch rockets such as GSXR wheelied without issue
I wore out my stock clutch doing wheelies. It's a dual sport though, and the stock clutch sucked anyway. Wheelies actually benefitted my bike for making me upgrade it for $80 bucks.
Can you do a video on the proper way to do both a power wheelie and clutch up? I know there are many on RUclips already but it never hurts to have a new perspective. I have a CBR600F and I can't seem to get the wheel up through clutch or power, I've tried different rev ranges and throttle and it doesn't want to go up. Given that I've seen 250's go up, I think it's rider error more than bike.
And the fork head bearing (is it called this way?) is usually damaged, I would personally advise to train wheelies with a cheap bike, that you aren’t to attached too. It’s almost unavoidable to have an accident while training wheelies and these accidents are typically narly and expensive.
Have heard of bent frames on old bikes from dropping tge front wheel way to fast. I won't do a slow speed wheelie as high speed 50 mph plus ones are smoother.
Thing is, all it takes is one bad wheelie to trash your bike and also maybe your body. I'm 67 and my Triumph 675 STR wheelies very easily just rolling on the throttle in 1st gear, but broken bones don't heal quickly at my age! My '72 Kawasaki Mach 3 was the first bike I ever owned that wheelied just rolling on the throttle in 1st gear. I have indeed read on the Triumph forum of blown fork seals from slamming down a wheelie. Keep in mind that the local constabulary may impound your motorcycle for 'stunting' on public roads.
I've just bought myself a new Kawasaki Vulcan 650, I've spent hours looking through how to 'properly' break in the engine, but have just left myself afraid to ever ride it again in case I ride it too hard or too soft.. Change the oil frequently, or obey the manual.. Please shed some light on the subject for me, your voice is soothing :D
A Bond Almost anyway you're doing it won't hurt. Follow the manufacturer suggestion if you feel that's best. Just follow all the mandatory services and you will be fine. I know how it's like, i was like that in the start as well, but it's a vehicle, it's ment to be used.
AstroChristian Okay thanks for the advice, in a way I wish I had bought a bike that had already done this stage, but I'm glad I didn't because it makes it feel much more like my baby..
the fact that he actually mentions a sv650 where its actually a problem is insane. I typed an entire essay in the comments later to figure out he already knows it. Seriously don't wheelie on a sv650, got mine for 6years and one of my mates had to get his engine fixed after he kept doing wheelies on a sv650 from 04.
Im not sure if this has been answered in an video yet but how bad are rev bombs for the engine? maybe do a video on it if its something that you can talk about in a more detailed way, there's so many ideas that rev bombing wont harm your back because the rev limiter is there to protect your bike from over revving or something
Started wheeling on my Er-6n, having no idea what I was doing. Would bring it up to the power band. Let off the throttle, and then punch it. The torque would bring it up no problem. Most of them were a few feet high. Never learned to land gracefully though. 12 o'clocked one day. Blew my fork seals :( 20 dollar part. 600 dollars for labor. Learn to land gracefully boys and girls.
Great video! Two questions I would feel better about if you guys answered: does using a quick shifter cause more stress or wear on an engine than using the clutch? Why do some people think engine braking is bad? Is it? Thanks Ari, would love to hear your input!
My own take on this is yes, you could damage the engine by starving it of oil if you ride a really high wheelies in bouncing off the rev limiter also not the best thing for your front forks longevity
I have a friend well known in CT that has done wheelies for miles on a gixer 750 and that thing still runs well. When I say miles I mean Fairfield to Shelton lol.
Wheelies are great for saving front tire wear! : )
Senor Pun but bad for rear tire wear..
I only do wheelies over 400km/h.
When you just pulled your Personal best wheelie and the tyre chirps on touchdown, all that tread you saved is worn away in an instant. lol
If you keep your riding to 50% wheelies and 50% stoppies you can decrease tire wear by 100% and never have to replace your tires. That's the power of math!
Sorry to get technical but you would only be saving 50% of each tire which out of 100% would only be 25% overall. So 25% + 25% = 50%. You would only be "reducing" tire wear by 50%. That said generally you skid the front tire for a second for a stoppie which actually is an increase on tire wear. Note when you POWER wheelie like you are suppose to. You are using up more center tread like hard acceleration off the line. So you really are not saving any tire wear by doing stoppies or wheelies. Maybe 20% combined at maximum if you are a pro..
show us how to do a proper wheelie... tutorial please
no.1 on the list > common sense :)
KinGDom _RideR he can't wheelie... he's a talker not a doer lol
KinGDom _RideR i vote for this too!!!!!!
SickPrid3 yeah but zack can ! 😉
1)Clutch in
2)3-4 gear works great
3)Rev it a touch
4)Dump the clutch
5)smooth throttle inputs
6)you will find balance point eventually.
Make sure to cover rear brake as well if you don't want to loop !
Take it from someone who has been in the motorcycle stunt game for a very long time....riding wheelies is really hard on your bike and if you ride em a lot you will destroy your engine noooo doubt about it! Plus it can be hard on your frame and everything else as well and oh yeah if you are new to riding motorcycles then forget about wheelies and just concentrate on learning to ride your motorcycle safely because the road is unforgiving and a lot of the time you don't get a second chance to be smarter next time....trust me I have seen it 1000 times....guys go out and buy powerful superbikes for their first bike and a week later they think they are a stunt rider....don't be stupid be safe and smart and live to ride another day....once you have developed good street skills which takes a lot of time not a week then you can always go find a local stunt spot and fall in with a good group of stunters and they will point you in the rite direction....take your time build your skills wear all your gear always assume that the car coming at you or next to you is going to turn in front of you or run over you and stay alert no day dreaming not paying attention or drinking and riding....be safe everybody God Bless and have fun! ❤️
Brittany Jackson I'm no rider but thank you for SOME COMMON SENSE as most of these riders ARE a bunch of idiots at times
Brittany Jackson I've been riding awhile how do I find a stunt group? Names chad text me 734 560 4996
If you are a new rider
Do it in parking lots at slow speeds
Im not acting stupid we know your gonna lift that front wheel
When going 10-30 mph its alot safer
Then 60-100 mph 🤷🏼♂️
Thanks for advise because I’m one who need it most
well said, mate
I don't know how to wheelie.
Hahaaaaaaaaa
GOT EM, GOT EM, GOT EM...AHAHAHA
My Man ib!! Smack down legend 🤴
Me too, the weight of my massive balls don't allow me.
@@muchwithamouthdogepool255 *cringe*
I’m an experienced rider, had a lot of different bikes, and raced a little... and still learn a ton from your channel. The content is awesome!!!
Are clutchless upshifts bad for your motorcycle? If yes, why and to which ones.
Keep up uploading!
No if you do it right. Yes if the motor is loaded when you shift. Lots of practice helps. Roll off the throttle and load the shifter and when there's a gap in power the bike will shift.
Actually a properly done clutchless shift is the best you can do to your gearbox.
Much better than the way most people shift with the clutch.
Look for a tutorial it isn't hard at all.
no, my f4i is usually smoother without the clutch and I get less false neutrals, I've put 35k miles (its at 70k now still running strong) bike and trans feels just like it did when I got it
If your gearbox doesn't go clunk, you did it right.
a motorcycle's transmission is built in a way to allow clutchless up and downshifts. in fact some bikes now come with quickshifters and autoblip downshift assists. the transmission is called a sequential transmission. you can google that to see what it is. to upshift you will need to unload the transmission by closing the throttle. close shift and open. as fast as you can. this works better the faster you are going. around town it's much harder to do and clunkier. downshifting is a bit more of an advanced technique but is possible. again, works better the faster you are going. the new bikes with electronic controlled throttles can utilize an autoblipp assist setting in the computer which will open the throttle when the shift sensor senses you are pushing on the lever. so when you click it down a gear it's as seamless as an upshift.
I never do stunts on my bike because of two reasons. one, I am not trained for these and two, I don't want myself or my bike to get hurt. nice video guys. 👍
Then you shouldn’t have watched this video and the fact you watched it means you want to wheelie.
Supermotos can wheelie all day long. No clutch needed no redline needed just yank it up and hold her steady. Plus, great shocks to soak up the landing
Lame bikes
@@MADLITS1K only someone who is scared to ride would say that 😂
Motor Toys that doesn’t even make sense, they’re lame corny bikes I wouldn’t get caught on one of those things if you paid me .. get a real bike
By "real bike" you mean that weak ass little 600 you are riding? 🤣🤣🤣
Carson S to be fair that was about 3 years ago although I’m aiming to get a new gen r6 next yr so same thing anyways lol well I really want a 15/16 bmw s1000rr but I rather get another 600 first Incase the Bmw is a dud .. taking my MSF next week finally wish me luck
One that may be worth considering also. Other than just blowing a fork seal, constant heavy landings can damage your head stock bearings
I wheelie to save on front tyre wear. Makes sense to me
Unless you are constantly in the air nonstop lol then I don't think it will make much of a difference lol however you might be wearing your bike out more in other areas which would be more cost-effective for a tire replacement.
Thanks for the wheelie simple explanation!
Abraham Sanchez you wheelie want to make this kind of jokes man ?
well I mean, he did just copy Ari's pun at the end of the vid lol
Anyone else getting tyred of pun theft?
Riding your motorcycle is bad for it... so do wheelies because you’ll eventually rebuild or upgrade.
nothing last forever, not even us 😂
eating is bad for you, so eat 3000 burgers a day, because you'll eventually die anyway
@@TheAngusGao That's not even an equivalent analogy, if you're gonna use food then it would be more like
" I eat bad food from time to time because you still should enjoy life"
Damn, I usually redline and clutch up in 2nd gear. Thanks for the info.
had that question for years, never asked it, but today I got the answer. Thanks guys!
Can you guys make a video on how to properly adjust suspension
the suspension should be done by a professional
once you've had it set up by a pro you should have a little better idea of what a properly set up bike should feel like and then you can start making small adjustments for your riding style. but be sure you keep the set up ticket your suspension guy gave you so you can get it back how it was if you mess up
You do NOT need a professional to set up your suspension. It's an easy DIY job, and there is no black magic in suspension that can't be learned by anyone.
If you wanna try 20 dif setups to even get close your first time sure
just pay the $50 and you'll have a better idea of what to look for, it's all done by feel.
there are 6+ adjustments that all have an effect on each other and if you're just sitting there twiddling knobs you're probably not going to get the results you want
they already did
Look it up
trial and error start with getting the proper weight for your springs go to racetech..then try out out some adjustments on your suspension.
Love your videos guys! By far my favorite channel! Absolutely love the "On Two Wheels" series!
Big LOVE for this channel
keep it up
Good video, thanks. Didn't mention the increased likelihood of causing pitting or notching of the steering head bearings over time and premature wear to the gearbox dogs especially second gear. Also here in Oz if the police see you doing it you can be fined for not 'being in complete control of the vehicle'...
I did a solid handful of clutch ups in second on my current bike (first bike ever learning to attempt this on), and I'm sure that's why, 10,000 miles into ownership, I may be having 2nd gear dog issues. Definitely worth knowing, as I didn't back then. Couple thousand dollar learning experience right there.
Question: How much do big bore kits influence engine reliability?
Bunnunoox They put more stress on parts that arent made for that, thus thise parts will die sooner than with stock engine.
Bunnunoox Extra strain on the bottom end, you just better know how to fix that when it does go really.
None, if you started with a really small bore in extremely thick engine cases.
It can shorten bottom end life, more on sportbikes than detuned standards. Standards have less power but usually botom ends as strong if not stronger than top sport bikes. Sport bikes shave everything to thin tolerance for power that comes stock. OLDER GS suzukis bottom ends could handle almost twice stock power on bottom end. That is why so many drag racers back in the day loved them. Today most are not that over engineered. Check with shops, they may be able to tell you more on specific models, it will vary. Not all bottom ends are created equal.
Joe Veitch gs125 or like the 300?
Things a beginner should try and learn while riding a bike. ( braking habits, gearshifts, efficient riding, etc)
"a wheelie simple summery"
Seriously? I'm way too tired for these jokes
Here is another topic for you.... on my adv bike you can ride it seated in the enter of the seat and upright, but for aggressive riding you really need to "ride on the front wheel" - with your chest and head over the front end. this helps with front end feel and stability. Can you compare this characteristic on different types of bikes - standard, sport, adv, cruiser, etc.,to get the most out of spirited riding - changing your body position relative to the front end of the bike can make a big difference
Hey guys! Today I notice a problem with my bike. The handle bar is wobbling when I let it go. A video on the possible causes of this would be great! I should mention I have a new tire on the front.
Something is obviously out of balanced.
Thank you for making video with such a high quality! I wheelie love them ;) keep up the good work!
talk about the ducati 999... they were the last of a handbuilt bike era.... i crashed my ducati 999 at about 80 mph into two trees and a rock i broke 30+ bones punctured lung broken sacrum and both pelvis bones on each side, reconstructed shoulder, lacerated liver and spleen, it would be awesome if you can do a throwback to the ducati 999, there is soo little footage and i drove over 5 states just to get my hands on a mint condition 2006 ducati 999 with 3500 miles i crashed at only 6500 or so, only bend the rear subframe, so i plan to fix the bike, but it would be awesome if you can do a video on the bike, its soo unitque from the poli-elipsodial headlights to the termignoni exhaust known to be one of the most frustrating exhausts to install, and its dry clutch setup with such a mechanical sound, i personally took mine off, got some red retainer cups with polished springs and polished my plate to a chrome like shine and was down the road... the only thing i hated was the crazy exhaust temps due to poor ventilation placed perfectly on the track but not on the street right by the calfs and upper thigh if your just cruising with shorts... i know your should always wear full gear which i actually was during my crash, i split my helmet in two went thru a three bounced off another onto a boulder which my bike smashed into, it would be awesome if you actually made a video was mayb able to shout me out and help me and educate many on the iconic ducati 999... especially the 2006 model with the red powder coated frame to signify the last year of production, this bike was awesome, and is such a hard find. Looking back i cannot believe i even was able to get such a bike between my legs, i did have an issue with the rear brake not bleeding and holding pressure, that would be awesome if u addressed that and how to properly care for them, because ultimately that is why i couldnt slow down enough for the sharp left turn i tried the fronts and started to endo so i slowly let off and had no rear brakes after sitting a night and unfortunately was the end of that and almost my life if i wasnt lifestarred to the hospital... please do a informative video of the ducati 999 series they won all superbike championships in those years so that is a true statement of the awesome power and lowdown torque and grunt of the bike... let me know if your looking for something to help write content i would love to relocate and work with your team.. thanks.. hope to see a video of the ducati 999... take care..
-pete piccolo
Seriously, how tha f#ck are you still alive dude..?!
Yeah... I tended to try avoiding wheelies on my 03 V-Max I had, primarily because if that wheel is coming off the ground, my thinking is that I have lost control of my launch, and lost the race. The few times that I have wheelied the bike, I tried to do it as smooth as possible. Heh... a fun learning experience that could have become very expensive and NONfun lol
can play havock on headstock bearings too.
Hard enough landings over time can also crack frames around the triple clamps. I have seen some new sportbikes who's welds had hairline cracks from the hard landings. NOW that is dangerous stuff.
this is probably my favorite video yall have made. keep bringin the awesome content!!!!!
is driving 120kmph with a 125cc bad for the engine?
Probably
No
I mean I'm driving 110 on a 70 cc probably not the best idea😅
Done it for 110miles on a Honda cbr 125 then back home 2days later... All it needed was oil...
If it is a 2-stroke then yes but if it's a 4-stroke then probably not
I am 450 pounds and wheelie my Goldwing, I blew the fork seals out at one point, and replaced the springs with ones made for a trike and 20w oil... no problems since
"Wheelie simple" ......*groan*
They still let you out in public, Ari? Haha. :-) Thanks man, another great vid!
Used to power wheelie my (former) RC-51, every. single. time I rolled on the throttle to pass someone. The beauty about a power wheelie on that bike is that after you ease off the throttle, the bike gently set itself down. With my (current) Honda Blackbird though; power wheelies are scary because of how long the bike is and how they tend to occur right at the upper half of the tach. I actively avoid them when under hard acceleration.
You forgot about the almighty tank slapper
Yep. Just set the wheelie down with the front wheel not aligned with the rear wheel to commence the flailing. Something to do with the compression of the forks creating a very steep rake angle and short trail dimension which are recipes for rodeo-grade angry bull rides.
Accelerate to lift the weight back off of the front end. Same as with a trailer fish-tailing, accelerate to get out of it!
Lifted_above - have you seen Tony Foale's old BMW with zero rake (but adjustable) angle? Apparently, the levels of stability were actually quite high.
Lifted_Above it also can happen from the front tire slowing down to a stop even if you have the wheels in perfect allignment
I know what causes headshake.
I'm sure you'll be trying to accelerate when your thumbs are bashed to pieces against the tank, TheMadRatterUK. It's not as automatic in the thinking of someone who only wants to slow down and stop before they perish.
Always cover the rear brake and leave yourself with some throttle for the set down. Clutching up is key, baby steps. Some bikes benefit from an oil pickup relocation kit, like my f4i and GSXR 600.
I got an 80cc bike but idc if I destroy my clutch I’m always 12 o’clock
Maybe do a similar video breaking down clutch-less upshifts and downshifts, and explaining the impact on the bike's transmission, if any.
why do engines stall when the bike is dropped on the side but doesn't stall will rotated up
DOMO666GAMING&VLOGS if the bike doesn't have a trip sensor then I would assume it's because there is too much oil in the cylinder causing it to slow down and eventually stop
most modern bikes have a tilt sensor that cut the engine if the bike goes down they don't cut when doing a wheelie because the bike would stop when coming up or down a steep hill
John Wright I thought because it is in gear and nobody has clutch in so it stalld
Anarchy_rc _ no friend all modern bikes have tilt sensors so if the bike crashes it stops the engine to stop further injury to the rider and damage to the bike
@@johnwright6995 If that's so, the motoGP riders shouldn't be able to lean their bikes to ridiculously high angles.
Now I’m searching RUclips for wheelie fails! Thanx
That was a wheelie bad joke lol
Would be awesome if you guys cover about 2 stroke bikes, the differences,engine care and maintenance etc... :)
got to start somewere. only a shame it is hard on a a2 bike
jellebel222 amen to that
jellebel222 MT07 rules 👌🏽😏
i got a cbr 500r where i need to drop the cluch and often hit the rev limit once in a while... oops
jellebel222 yes it is especially if you're learning how to wheelie and if you've got a Suzuki SV 650 my poor bike haha
ALLoYXBOXGaming you just don't do wheelies on an sv 650 😅 just dont
Ari can you make a video on how to keep fit to ride motorcycles? Would like to know food, exercise and dos and don't before a big ride.Thanks and keep up the good work.
I was told by my dealer that wheelies were bad for your steering head bearings ?
Not so much with tapered roller bearings most bikes use now, they can put up with alot of abuse before you notice notchy steering. Older bikes with ball bearings can be ruined pretty quickly with bad wheelies, you'll then start to feel the handlebars getting stuck in the centre.
I don't think most bikes use those. my R6 and my 2015 R1 both have ball bearing head sets.
funguseater40 wow I didnt know that. I wonder why
blue03r6 very wrong. they're tapered bearing just like every modern bike
Old style bearings were a bunch of loose balls laid in a couple of grooved races (one on either side) capturing the balls. Specific tension is required on the head nut to keep those little balls moving freely but not too freely. If you THUNK the front down enough times, those balls begin to leave tiny detents in those races enough to create notchy feeling steering action. There's a video earlier on this channel showing how to maintain steering head bearings.
Back in the day...I used to ride wheelies on my 1979 Honda 6 cylinder CBX. Found out the hard way and had to replace the engine main bearings due to oil starvation.
Are front flips bad for your motorcycle
All flips are bad DUH
No way dude, front flips will periodically reallign the transmission fluid and make sure the throttle body is calibrated correctly. Some specialised garages will actually attach your bike to a pivot rig so they can safely flip the bike to get those adjustments done.
@@murrayannandale that's cool I would have never guessed they doing front flips is good for a bike
not if you do them right lol ,
I was told I should not try wheelies on my Suzuki SV650 and never really knew why. Makes sense though, a V-Twin is bound to have one zylinder starve, when in a vertical position. I will still try some really short wheelies here and there :)
Does the weight going on the back of the bike hurt the frame or anything like that?
No. As long as you don't expose your bike to heavy impacts.
All depends on technique. Weight on the back doesn't cause issues but superbike subframes are rated to specific weights so be careful about that.
Depends on the bike but typically no.
no fat chicks
The highest stress is not when you accelerate but when you land the front - the steering stem joint feels it most.
Guys love your channel, you should definitely make a video on how to wheelie a super sport bike!
Alister Duram if your bike is running right and you have a hot asphalt straight Road tires or warmed up the bike should lift up on its own relatively easy slide back to in feather on the seat to apply more weight on the rear and less weight on the front it'll come up easier slide back maybe 4 inches it'll definitely come up your ass and seat position the bike will do it on its own
How can I wheelie smoothly?
Work up to it with baby steps. Its all about throttle control. Be aware of your riding ability. Have fun and be safe.
And cover that rear brake with your toe in case it goes higher than you wanted.
@@exothermal.sprocket not toe cover the brake with your foot bro 😂
@@mtbridingog9083 What? You use your arch or heel on the lever? Maybe you press it with your knee?
You should do a track series. Explaining the ins and outs, of what needs to be done to do a track day.
power wheelies so you don't explode the clutch basket..
ohioononewheel 1 hell yeah
I have had to change steering-head bearings a few times, because I put the front down a bit too hard. The head bearings on many bikes are far more fragile than you might think. That goes for Aprilias like the one in my avatar, and ZX14s... and don't even start on early R1s with ball race bearings...
Here's how I do wheelies...
Press down on a joystick
First off love the videos keep them up. I know this is off topic but whats your opinion on Clutchless Shifting, ive been looking around and everyone has mixed opinions would be good to have a opinion from a channel thats very informative
It is just my opinion here but the way I feel is that bikes are not toys and public roads are no playgrounds. People should save the whellies for off road and track and stop playing with themselves in public.
playing with yourself in public?? dude that's gross. i wait until i'm home
That's a very common opinion, but if you use your head a little and don't train wheeling in a trafic jam, there is no reason not do wheelies in public.
And you can be sure, that a person who can really pull a wheelie is part of the best and thus safest drivers you are about to encounter on the road.
Fear grannies and mommies, not the people who train riding a motorcycle as a hobby.
Peter Griffin I fear anyone who thinks they know everything about something. If someone thinks they are such a great rider that they can play around and do foolish things I fear being near them and I don't care if they are on a bike, in a car, a boat or a jet ski. I am just not a fan of wheelies or racing on public roads on bikes but I'm not a fan of squealing tires and drifting in cars either. There are enough dangers from others on the road and I don't want to be adding to those. Just my opinion here though, I am not trying to tell anyone what to do.
Well than you have to live one boring live on a motorcycle or car.
hey guys common. no need to argue. I couldn't wheelie to save my life. lets
all be friends and just ''play'' with each other...wink wink.
Power up wheelies are dangerous. its hard to control where the balance point will be. Clutch ups are the safest. Pull clutch in rev rpm to range vs speed and drop clutch the bike will lift to a specific point and stop on the dot. trottle control and rear brake will keep you there. the exact rpm to dump will be learned. it will difference on the bike, your self, gearing, speed. Also it doesnt hurt your bike. I have been riding wheelies since 2009 and my 08 r6 still runs strong.
Wheelies are a joke...you have now rendered your bike without steering, increased your stopping to that of a Semi, are now just one sneeze short of dropping your machine at speed & for what?....so you can prove you can balance it on your back wheel? Whopdee-do...
Ricardo Ellison Good that you steer the bike with balancing your weight...
Pure Adrenalin my friend. Pure Adrenalin.
Ricardo Ellison; what, you forgot how you felt when you were young?
You can steer 🤦🏼♂️ ive lane split and cut inbetween vehicles while doing wheelies
It takes more skill then ya think
You are as boring as it gets
Great tip Ari, never thought of the oil drain ha.
Question: Why do racers rev up and down to warm up their bikes?
Thanks bud, keep up the fine work 👍
Mo Dog i have the same question, my teacher told me , the motorcycle engine is more simple, so, it doesnt need to warm up to run(im not sure about that) so it just need to be lubricated, the oil.run trough the engine si they rev because the oil can get in the transmition, and everthing, i wondered if this is true, so , lets wait for their opinion , greetings
Hey Guys, warming up the Bike is essential, it´s even more important when you are using a forged Piston! ALWAYS warm your bike up, and don´t rev it for the first few Minutes! Ride Safe! And don´t do Burnouts either, but thats kinda obvious!
yup warming up is essential, best to let it idle for a moment. Let it reach temp and then get going but the entire motor hasn't warmed up yet. Want it all warm before juicing your bike much.
Generally speaking, reving the engine to heat it up is all right,
obviously only as long as you don't overdo it.
Many race engines idle very badly and even stall easily,
this is the reason that race drivers rev their engines.
Also in race engines the temperatur has to be at a certain point
for the fittments of the parts to be right.
Maybe you have allready heard about that,
but F1 engines, which are the most radical race engines outthere
are heated externally before starting.
race bikes are usually set up to cut almost all fuel at idle so that the engine drops revs as fast as possible and running lean will make more power (and heat)
I would not wheelie if u mess up your done forever
what bike is in the poster behind you? ''motorcicle of the year'' is it a versys 650? what magazine is? great vid thanks!
When it comes to pure-joy of riding skills.
The first should be power-drift....
You can slide with 50cc Honda-monkey.
But wheelies the mini-motorpad or mini-bike.....
Can you guys do a video on how to install basic auxiliary electrical components? Thinking of things like lights, heated grips, charging cables, etc.
Good day Sir.
Would you mind talking about sprocket sizes and the effect ?
Have a good day
In addition to damage to fork seals from bad landings, steering head bearings can sometimes get hammered out of shape creating other handling problems.
great format, concise and to the point-vine length!
I wouldn't know, I adjust my wheelie bars for 3/4" - 1 1/2" front wheel lift depending on track conditions 🏍💪🏋️♀️🇺🇸 🤪🏍
Really dope vid guys. No dirty wheelies allow. 😬
You sounded waaay more composed and comfortable in that video~👌💫👊
The face I made after the "weally fast" joke: =|
Still love your content, bad puns and all! Please keep doing these because I have learned so much!
Thanks famalama, I just got my moto license today and did some power wheelies but was really wondering how much damage could come. God bless all y'all!! In Jesus Christ's mighty name Amen!! Ride safe.
Could y'all do a video on whether or not a tune is required with most modifications, and if a DIY kits is better than a shop tune?
Newer rider, 2015 FZ-09, stock for now. But pipes and air filter are en route.
Also bad wheelies on the 2012-2016 KTM 690 Duke can damage the radiator and make it leak. Learned that while learning to Wheelie :/
Luv ur videos MC Garage......!!!
Plzzz do a video about various types of handle bars n their function in various types of bikes....
Great explanation! Love your work
Hi Ari, any chance of post on swingarm maintenance, lubrication and removal?
I know it's a low maintenance item therefore I've never had to take one off.
Cheers from Australia.
Alot of bikes have oil starvation issues on long wheelies, look at any stunt rider they have to modify oil pick ups on most of them to make sure it doesnt happen
I think a how to wheelie "well" video is a great idea :)
my friend bought a new bike and wants to know how to break in..you guys are the best teachers..we went through manual, but it was pretty generic..can u pls do a video on this topic..also if the rider doesnt have confidence to cross a certain rpm on these bikes, can he break in the engine on a dyno by takin it to different rpms, since its a controlled environment.. pls do a video on this....
I've snapped 2 chains while popping wheelies so naturally I bought a Yamaha XS600 with a shaft driven rear wheel and haven't had any problems popping wheelies
Another great video from the MC Garage :D
They forgot to mention that it's more difficult to see where you're going when riding around on the back wheel - it's actually kind of important when you think about it :-)
Bad view bad ability to steer and brake, just stupid on the street on a 400 lb plus bike never designed to take the stresses. Dirtbikes are fine for this they are meant to be abused.
Can we get a video on adjusting tire pressures? Do we set to manufacture specs or how do we know to adjust differently for different uses? For instance i ride mainly at deals gap am i good at stock pressures or would it be better to adjust for the road?
I had the 1st gen Honda interceptor circa 1983 and those bike really did not want to wheelie...only way really besides finding nice rise/drop was to grab clutch rev and dump....lol well one day i DID that and it was very expensive and not fun....no i did not loop it or anything but it was so earthbound and I was not careful to hold power on more it came down fast enough to crack the entire fairing dash in two ....I sold the bike with that ugly crash and of course had to take a hurtful amount of cash off the price....depending on the bike wheelies sure can do damage....on the other hand my Honda 600 and 650 XR bikes LOVED to wheelie endlessly....every big bore dirt bike I ever had loved to also....even my more proper crotch rockets such as GSXR wheelied without issue
I wore out my stock clutch doing wheelies. It's a dual sport though, and the stock clutch sucked anyway. Wheelies actually benefitted my bike for making me upgrade it for $80 bucks.
The rear tire bearings gets damaged from doing wheelies right?
Can you do a video on the proper way to do both a power wheelie and clutch up? I know there are many on RUclips already but it never hurts to have a new perspective. I have a CBR600F and I can't seem to get the wheel up through clutch or power, I've tried different rev ranges and throttle and it doesn't want to go up. Given that I've seen 250's go up, I think it's rider error more than bike.
You're vids are one of the best!
And the fork head bearing (is it called this way?) is usually damaged, I would personally advise to train wheelies with a cheap bike, that you aren’t to attached too. It’s almost unavoidable to have an accident while training wheelies and these accidents are typically narly and expensive.
Have heard of bent frames on old bikes from dropping tge front wheel way to fast. I won't do a slow speed wheelie as high speed 50 mph plus ones are smoother.
Yes if you land hard you WILL wear out the fork seals eventually and even possibly bend the forks
Bro, your videos are amazing and helpful
Love your videos
Good luck bro ❤❤🙌
Thing is, all it takes is one bad wheelie to trash your bike and also maybe your body. I'm 67 and my Triumph 675 STR wheelies very easily just rolling on the throttle in 1st gear, but broken bones don't heal quickly at my age! My '72 Kawasaki Mach 3 was the first bike I ever owned that wheelied just rolling on the throttle in 1st gear. I have indeed read on the Triumph forum of blown fork seals from slamming down a wheelie. Keep in mind that the local constabulary may impound your motorcycle for 'stunting' on public roads.
I've just bought myself a new Kawasaki Vulcan 650, I've spent hours looking through how to 'properly' break in the engine, but have just left myself afraid to ever ride it again in case I ride it too hard or too soft.. Change the oil frequently, or obey the manual..
Please shed some light on the subject for me, your voice is soothing :D
A Bond You're not riding because you're afraid on how to break it in? Dude on 4 strokes you should just use it normally and follow the services.
A Bond Almost anyway you're doing it won't hurt. Follow the manufacturer suggestion if you feel that's best. Just follow all the mandatory services and you will be fine. I know how it's like, i was like that in the start as well, but it's a vehicle, it's ment to be used.
AstroChristian Okay thanks for the advice, in a way I wish I had bought a bike that had already done this stage, but I'm glad I didn't because it makes it feel much more like my baby..
A Bond Breaking in a 4 stroke is nothing to worry about. Congrats with the bike
the fact that he actually mentions a sv650 where its actually a problem is insane.
I typed an entire essay in the comments later to figure out he already knows it.
Seriously don't wheelie on a sv650, got mine for 6years and one of my mates had to get his engine fixed after he kept doing wheelies on a sv650 from 04.
Im not sure if this has been answered in an video yet but how bad are rev bombs for the engine? maybe do a video on it if its something that you can talk about in a more detailed way, there's so many ideas that rev bombing wont harm your back because the rev limiter is there to protect your bike from over revving or something
Started wheeling on my Er-6n, having no idea what I was doing.
Would bring it up to the power band. Let off the throttle, and then punch it. The torque would bring it up no problem.
Most of them were a few feet high. Never learned to land gracefully though.
12 o'clocked one day. Blew my fork seals :( 20 dollar part. 600 dollars for labor.
Learn to land gracefully boys and girls.
Great video! Two questions I would feel better about if you guys answered: does using a quick shifter cause more stress or wear on an engine than using the clutch?
Why do some people think engine braking is bad? Is it?
Thanks Ari, would love to hear your input!
My own take on this is yes, you could damage the engine by starving it of oil if you ride a really high wheelies in bouncing off the rev limiter also not the best thing for your front forks longevity
Make a video about optimum riding techniques to increase mileage and engine life, reduce brake wear etc.
I have a friend well known in CT that has done wheelies for miles on a gixer 750 and that thing still runs well. When I say miles I mean Fairfield to Shelton lol.