How to wheelie a 250 2 stroke

Every rider tries, at one time or another, to wheelie his bike. The sheer excitement of balancing the bike on one wheel while accelerating is too tempting to pass up. If your bike is a 250 2-stroke, some general tips will have you riding wheelies in no time.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 250 2-Stroke, off road motorcycle
• Long stretch of even ground
• Rider in full protective gear

1. Pad up. Protective gear will reduce the chance of a serious injury should you fall while learning the stunt.

2. Pick a good spot to learn the wheelie. You’ll need a long stretch of even ground where you can get some traction. Learning a wheelie in sand or loose gravel is dangerous since the back tire can loose traction. Grassy areas can be slippery but a dirt track with a long straight run provides a decent surface.

3. Start with your bike in low gear to get the feeling of the wheelie before you attempt it had a higher speed. Different 2-strokes have different levels of power so if your bike won’t wheelie with the first technique, try the second.

4. Sit comfortably on the seat but not too far back. Grip the tank firmly with your thighs. Speed up to about half of your throttle on the straight stretch of ground.

5. Lean back slightly and increase the throttle quickly. Depending upon the power level of your bike, this may be enough to bring the front end up a few inches. All you need to do is practice getting the wheel up at first to get the feel of the acceleration. If your bike doesn’t have enough power to wheelie this way, try the next technique.

6. Assume the same position on the bike but when you reach a moderate speed, pull in your clutch and wrap up the throttle. With the engine revved, pop the clutch while pulling backwards on the handlebars. Again, practice just getting the front wheel off the ground a few inches at first.

7. Pull back further on the handlebars when you’re ready to bring the wheel higher into a balanced position where you can ride on the back wheel. There is a “sweet spot” where bike and rider are perfectly balanced and you can ride on the rear wheel for quite a distance but maintaining that balance takes a lot of practice.

8. Bring your bike back down safely if you feel the front wheel is too high by letting off the throttle and tapping the rear brake.

Tips & Warnings

• Riding a wheelie takes a lot of practice. Start low and build up to higher wheelies and longer distances.
• Always be prepared to bring the front wheel back down safely. Before you pop the wheelie, mentally think about the process of releasing the throttle and tapping the rear brake, if needed.
• If your wheelie is falling over backwards and it is too late to bring it down safely – bail and get away from the bike. If you take the proper precautions, you will reduce or eliminate the need to bail but if it happens, be prepared to push the bike away from you to reduce the risk of injury.
• Always wear protective gear when riding a dirt bike.

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