In teaching my motorcycle riding classes most people want to learn how to do a wheelie. Because it looks cool and they
want to impress their friends. I have found that in my own dirt bike riding that a wheelie comes in very handy in lofting
the front wheel up and over obstacles such as a log or a ditch.
In order to learn how to do a wheelie, you must first learn clutch control. So in a stationary position with the bike
running in first gear, with the clutch pulled in apply a bit of throttle just bring it off idle and let out the clutch until
the bike just starts to move. Once you have learned where the clutch needs to be to make the clutch move you have now learned
where the engagement point is. The engagement point is where you work from. Meaning you dont have to pull the clutch all the way
into the grip. Most people have an issue when they pull the clutch all the way in because it disrupts their timing. So as
said rev the bike just a bit with both feet on the ground in first gear with the clutch pulled in just before the engagement point.
Now let the clutch out smoothly, but DONT let your fingers come off the lever because you are going to want to pull it back in.
Just as you release the clutch give it more gas. This is just to understand what the bike will do and how to get the front wheel
off the ground. Try and get the front wheel at least 4-6 inches off the ground. Then quickly pull back in clutch and let off the
gas. This will take time but this is a small thing for you to do that will help you on your way to understanding where the
engagament point is and how to get the front wheel off the ground.
Practice this the next few times you go practicing. Soon we will discuss the next step in learning to do a wheelie.
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