- 1). Perform a walk-around and thorough check of the motorcycle for road worthiness. In particular, ensure your rear tire is fully inflated and that your rear wheel is aligned. A thorough check of the brakes as well as the throttle cable is crucial to prevent mechanical failures during a wheelie.
- 2). Put on all your safety gear, including a protective motorcycle jacket, gloves, pants and boots. Most importantly, make sure you are wearing a helmet.
- 3). Put the motorcycle in first gear and slowly accelerate. Look at your tachometer. Once you reach the mid-range of the power band, which should be around 5,000 to 7,000 RPM, release the clutch sharply. This will raise the front wheel. Keep the throttle and revs solid such that you can maintain the wheelie. To lower the wheel, slowly back off the throttle. Just before the wheel contacts the ground, cut the throttle completely. Be sure not to touch the front or rear brakes as this can cause instability. This method is a clutch-control wheelie.
- 4). Accelerate strongly in order to prepare for a throttle-control wheelie. This requires heavy acceleration such that your revs are near the top of your motorcycle's range. Quickly back off the throttle and then push the throttle full open in order to perform a wheelie without touching the clutch. This can be a harder method and is often called a power wheelie. This maneuver may not be possible on all motorcycles.
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