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Step 1
Find an area with smooth pavement, preferably on private property. Otherwise, seek out a designated stunt strip designed for motorcycles. Avoid practicing your wheelies on public streets; you may receive a citation from a police officer for unlawful acceleration.
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Step 2
Practice safe riding by wearing your helmet and leather jacket to prevent road rash should you fall. In addition, be prepared to put your feet squarely on the ground and walk out of a wheelie if your bike comes out from underneath you.
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Step 3
Start slow. You needn't crank the RPMs into a frenzy to do a wheelie; in fact, slow wheelies are impressive and easier to control. Maintain a comfortable roll at about 15 mph.
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Step 4
Pull in the clutch at the same time you increase the throttle by about half. On a lighter bike or any powerful motorcycle, you will need less throttle. Err on the side of caution at first until you get the feel of your bike as the front wheel comes off the ground.
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Step 5
Release the clutch quickly but smoothly. Try not to pop it at first; it's important to build up to a wheelie. Your bike should lunge and the front wheel may come off the pavement slightly. Repeat this procedure, increasing the throttle each time, until your front wheel is consistently coming off the ground.
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Step 6
Prepare to hit the back brake. Throughout the entire wheelie process, you must be ready to hit the back brake hard, if your front tire rises too high. Your bike will immediately slam back down to the pavement so make sure you're prepared. The back brake is your safety mechanism for saving a wheelie that threatens to tip over.
