Wheelie help!!!! Setup? What am I doing wrong?
Road Master
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From: Harrisburg, PA
I agree completely, but I sure do like Darwin. One trick to getting a front wheel up on a bike that is a bit underpowered is to load the front end. Before you give it throttle bounce down on the front end, and then punch it. The forks springing back up will give the front end a bit more momentum.
Some like the fun of doing a wheelie.
Check out this thread on the forum....
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...y-video-4.html
Madnss is pretty good at em on a Harley.
Check out this thread on the forum....
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...y-video-4.html
Madnss is pretty good at em on a Harley.
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I feel the same about all that chrome and leather to be honest. A new generation of riders is here and we don't want to just cruise around national parks and chat with our wife's on the back through a Bluetooth intercom. This was just to honestly get some advice. I grew up on bikes, I'm young and honestly have always enjoyed pushing the limits on anything I do. Cruise up on your bagger to the bar... Cool, maybe snap a few old broad. Ride by on a wheelie and watch the pu** melt on your face.
I hope no one takes offense to this as I am just trying to make a joke. Every generation has a tendency to push the limits. Someone recently told me "harley wheelies are dumb, save it for the street bikers" it's a completely different shock and suspense when you see this heavy beast come up at 12 o'clock and scrape the rear fender. Looking literally like a monster coming down the road. A bike that wants to do nothing more then keep its fat a** on the ground is literally coming at you on one wheel.
I'm into it. Maybe I won't ever get them up but I'll keep trying thanks to everyone for putting your options and tips
I hope no one takes offense to this as I am just trying to make a joke. Every generation has a tendency to push the limits. Someone recently told me "harley wheelies are dumb, save it for the street bikers" it's a completely different shock and suspense when you see this heavy beast come up at 12 o'clock and scrape the rear fender. Looking literally like a monster coming down the road. A bike that wants to do nothing more then keep its fat a** on the ground is literally coming at you on one wheel.
I'm into it. Maybe I won't ever get them up but I'll keep trying thanks to everyone for putting your options and tips
Road Warrior
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From: m
I agree completely, but I sure do like Darwin. One trick to getting a front wheel up on a bike that is a bit underpowered is to load the front end. Before you give it throttle bounce down on the front end, and then punch it. The forks springing back up will give the front end a bit more momentum.
It will help with getting the wheel up. But it's really not worth the hassle.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: spain and uk
set off in first, just above walking speed.
This should have your revs around the area of your peak torque.
snap the throttle open, as you dip the clutch in and out. The clutch dip is the key, it is done as quick as a blink of an eye, and the lever doesn't have to come in too far, just passed the biting point. The lever does have to snap back out violently.
Cover back brake to avoid flipping.
Don't blame me if you try this and snap your belt, **** your transmission, total your bike or hurt yourself.
I would think it's best to learn on a smaller motorcycle or even a push bike as I wouldn't try a wheelie on a large motorcycle if I didn't know about the balance point, or basic technique.
Have fun.
This should have your revs around the area of your peak torque.
snap the throttle open, as you dip the clutch in and out. The clutch dip is the key, it is done as quick as a blink of an eye, and the lever doesn't have to come in too far, just passed the biting point. The lever does have to snap back out violently.
Cover back brake to avoid flipping.
Don't blame me if you try this and snap your belt, **** your transmission, total your bike or hurt yourself.
I would think it's best to learn on a smaller motorcycle or even a push bike as I wouldn't try a wheelie on a large motorcycle if I didn't know about the balance point, or basic technique.
Have fun.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: north of the south pole
set off in first, just above walking speed.
This should have your revs around the area of your peak torque.
snap the throttle open, as you dip the clutch in and out. The clutch dip is the key, it is done as quick as a blink of an eye, and the lever doesn't have to come in too far, just passed the biting point. The lever does have to snap back out violently.
Cover back brake to avoid flipping.
Don't blame me if you try this and snap your belt, **** your transmission, total your bike or hurt yourself.
I would think it's best to learn on a smaller motorcycle or even a push bike as I wouldn't try a wheelie on a large motorcycle if I didn't know about the balance point, or basic technique.
Have fun.
This should have your revs around the area of your peak torque.
snap the throttle open, as you dip the clutch in and out. The clutch dip is the key, it is done as quick as a blink of an eye, and the lever doesn't have to come in too far, just passed the biting point. The lever does have to snap back out violently.
Cover back brake to avoid flipping.
Don't blame me if you try this and snap your belt, **** your transmission, total your bike or hurt yourself.
I would think it's best to learn on a smaller motorcycle or even a push bike as I wouldn't try a wheelie on a large motorcycle if I didn't know about the balance point, or basic technique.
Have fun.
What he said will get you there.
Good explanation Fatboy Slim!
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 854
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From: CT
I kind of agree that if you have to ask you probably shouldn't try. If you haven't already wheelied enough smaller **** to know how, a Harley isn't a good place to start.
That being said...
This is a pretty good explanation. It's a lot harder on an underpowered bike (less than 100hp) but just takes a little different technique. First gear, low speed, two fingers on the clutch and just snap the clutch while giving it throttle. You have to learn the feel and what rpm your bike likes. Get the tire hot if you have to to make it hook, transfer your weight back.
Check out the link in my sig for a little how-to. Watch clutch and throttle. That was 95hp 100 ft lbs. It's lighter and 40 more hp now, Will come up in 2nd or 3rd now.
That being said...
set off in first, just above walking speed.
This should have your revs around the area of your peak torque.
snap the throttle open, as you dip the clutch in and out. The clutch dip is the key, it is done as quick as a blink of an eye, and the lever doesn't have to come in too far, just passed the biting point. The lever does have to snap back out violently.
Cover back brake to avoid flipping.
Don't blame me if you try this and snap your belt, **** your transmission, total your bike or hurt yourself.
I would think it's best to learn on a smaller motorcycle or even a push bike as I wouldn't try a wheelie on a large motorcycle if I didn't know about the balance point, or basic technique.
Have fun.
This should have your revs around the area of your peak torque.
snap the throttle open, as you dip the clutch in and out. The clutch dip is the key, it is done as quick as a blink of an eye, and the lever doesn't have to come in too far, just passed the biting point. The lever does have to snap back out violently.
Cover back brake to avoid flipping.
Don't blame me if you try this and snap your belt, **** your transmission, total your bike or hurt yourself.
I would think it's best to learn on a smaller motorcycle or even a push bike as I wouldn't try a wheelie on a large motorcycle if I didn't know about the balance point, or basic technique.
Have fun.
Check out the link in my sig for a little how-to. Watch clutch and throttle. That was 95hp 100 ft lbs. It's lighter and 40 more hp now, Will come up in 2nd or 3rd now.
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 11
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From: Canada
Side note : if your rear tire is worn out, the twisting force of your high torque low hp engine will break rear traction before it lifts the front wheel. Just like Annie's fatboy in T2. Lol. Don't break your ***.