How to Ride a Wheelie on a Dirt Bike

Popping a wheelie on a dirt bike can be dangerous, and in some cases illegal. On the other hand, it can be a lot of fun, and certainly it's quite impressive. Riding a wheelie on a dirt bike is even more impressive. It should never be done by anyone other than an expert, but with practice and persistence, you'll be riding on your back wheel in no time.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dirt Bike
• Helmet and other protective gear

How to Ride a Wheelie on a Dirt Bike While Moving

1. Launch your dirt bike into a wheelie. The easiest way to do this is by rolling it on. However, the method won't work on all bikes. Go about 1/3 of your tach range while in first gear. Then, within a second you need to have the throttle at full. You can use your suspension and/or your clutch to help you if you are having trouble getting your dirt bike to perform a ride on wheelie (see tips below).

2. Find the balance point for both your body and the dirt bike, so that you can ride the wheelie without falling backwards.

3. Shift gears on your dirt bike in order to ride the wheelie longer. The easiest way to do this is via a clutch-free shift, which you should first practice on two wheels before trying it on one wheel. While full on the gas, apply upward pressure to the shift lever. Then quickly snap the throttle off, and back on again.

4. Allow the front wheel to come back down. Make sure your wheel is pointed straight ahead, your throttle open wide, and stay on the gas.

5. Ride out of the wheelie by staying calm and steady. At higher speeds you will experience a bit of wobbling, but if you stay straight, and don't overcompensate or panic, you should be fine.

How to Ride a Wheelie on a Dirt Bike Starting From a Standstill

6. Give your dirt bike a burst of gas as you lift up on the handlebars and shift your weight to the back of the bike.

7. Add throttle to allow the wheel to continue lifting off the ground.

8. Find the balance on your dirt bike so you can ride the wheelie without falling frontwards or backwards. This will take some practice.

9. Lower the throttle and the speed of the dirt bike in order to bring the wheel back down.

Tips & Warnings

• To use the throttle to help you wheelie, get going a third to a half tach in first gear, shut the throttle off and then whack it back open.
• To use the clutch to help you wheelie, while in first gear get to an RPM of about a third to a half of your max hp, then pull in the clutch while revving the engine once or twice. This allows you to time it so that the throttle is open. As you come up, relax on the throttle and, if needed, cover your rear brake.
• It is easier to wheelie going up a steep hill, as your weight will be shifted back to the rear of the bike, taking weight off the front end.
• Performing wheelies on dirt bikes can be dangerous, and in some cases illegal. Make sure you are cautious, are wearing protective gear, and are aware of the local laws.
• Wheelies can do damage to your dirt bike, especially if done frequently.

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