How to do an Idle Wheelie on a Motorcycle

[satishks777]

she needs massage.

[TYD115]

Leah, just wanted to say thanks for this video! You inspired me to try my first wheelie :)

[stuntbums]

@TYD115 Awesome!

[ecattanachh]

love staring at that ass... Not many chic stunters got ass's - at least worth keeping a eye on.. keep it up leah

[wojtekc27]

awesome video, thx

[RoadcraftNottingham]

That's the clearest explanation ever. Thanks!

[AZZ3R1]

Won't chainging the Idle make the bike run either too lean or not enough? unless it's mapped to idle at 2.5k?

[TheJm6975]

sounds like she knows her stuff and defintely has our undivided attention.

[mtcentral]

you guys and gal make awesome vids and got my sub. lots of great info and how to's thanks

[frix199]

a woman better than me in a men's job

NOW i feel bad.

anyway, very nice tutorial

[nicky180ful]

a qus is dr any posbl way 2 knw wthr or not de cage tingy can be fixed to a JADE ?

[trafficvegas]

description says "real" stunter? those aren't even "real" bikes. i stunted one once. lost even more respect for the sport. i can't believe how easy it is to balance with huge dirtbike handlebars. but then there's no weight on the front tire for cornering. why not stunt a "real" dirtbike??

[nishant2133]

i wanna see your bike close as u have said in this video ...

1. tank

2. paddle for wheelie

i like ur fine aSS

[pierneus]

I want to marry you!!!!

[caseyn720]

stunt bums girl your hot! are you single??

[wez923]

i have a gsxr 04 i heard there balance point is really high up nd everytime i try to wheelie rear tire slids..i can only do sit down in first gear..

can anyone help me lol?

[stuntbums]

@wez923 Sounds like you're popping the clutch too hard - or you have a bad tire. Maybe try a stickier tire and really pay attention to how you pop the clutch, there is a way to ease it up - like riders have to in the rain, or when it's really cold. Gixxers/636/f4i it's all the same for that.

[wez923]

@stuntbums i bought the bike with a 190 tire i wish it was nice out to go try it out

Stupid NY weather..but thanks alot..

[motomx69]

@stuntbums or youre pressure is too high buddy

[trafficvegas]

@wez923 the most important thing i teach is preloading. it helps u wheelie with bald tire, clutch, rain, anything

[suzikawa1]

@wez923 Lower rear tire to 15 psi as the video directed. This will give more traction.

[wez923]

@suzikawa1 even thou its for daily driving like not only stunt?

[markjrobbins]

I don't want to do this on my own bike - think I need to buy an cheap Firestorm or similar, fit crash cage + 12 oclock bar, and start practicing!

[cplikat]

is this all with a stock sprocket???

[stuntbums]

@cplikat I did originally learn with a stock sprocket - but now I have a 60 tooth on my kawi.

[rattletop]

weird looking kitc... nah.. u look pretty. :D

[dcsk8bording]

the whay learned was on a dirt bike



[allfieldsrequiredyt1]

If I was her I would start with a much lighter bike...

[jonshady1]

i wanna do it but im afraid to fuck up my bike, does it make any difference if i own a yamaha R6R isnt it a little bit too heavy?

[stuntbums]

@jonshady1 Not at all - but it is known for a weak subframe, definitely don't try this is you're not prepared to crash!

[motomx69]

@stuntbums ebay so steel subframe conversions for cheap or weld one up buddy ;-) a nylon block is good at the furthest point at the rear to avoid bending/ scraping or even cracking youre rear brace bar. also, if you go too far back and youre nylon block is wide enough, hopefully it will help the bike stay straight. ;-)

[jarjarlol]

@jonshady1 trying hunting craigslist for an older bike and stunting on that instead. I've seen some older 98'-ish r6s for around 2 grand.

[arodinline27]

how long do it take to learn idle wheelie

[stuntbums]

@arodinline27 Everyone is a bit different, it took me a few months, but some people learn them in a week or so.

[peterogoliver]

WHAT BIKE IS THAT??



[ImTheCaze]

i started with slow wheelie like 1 or 2 weeks, then fast wheelies 2weeks. and back to slow and now i master both.

[stuntbums]

@ImTheCaze Congrats! There is def no one way to learn, glad you found something that works for you.

[ImTheCaze]

@stuntbums Thanks.

[PatBrincheski]

great video

[stuntbums]

@PatBrincheski Thank you! Hope it was helpful!

[TheJm6975]

does she have a video for just a basic wheelie with a stock bike? she seems like a very good teacher

[stuntbums]

@TheJm6975 Interesting request - we don't have one right now, we normally cater towards stunt riders who specifically ride in parking lots. Fast wheelies can get pretty dangerous and we don't like being responsible for people getting hurt! But the back break concept is the same with any wheelie - it can really save you!

[glavinlh04]

How would i overcome whiskey throttle? 02 f4i -2front 60t rear and once i get in the air i snap that throttle. but its starting to get annoying

[stuntbums]

@glavinlh04 For me, I relied totally on my high idle to carry the wheelie. Once I had the clutch up down, I would pop it up, let the idle carry me at balance point and as long as I was easy on the brake, I could ride a pretty long wheelie without using the throttle at all. Once you get to that point you can practice tiny inputs of throttle. Until then my advice would be the smaller the input the better, even if you keep coming down, start small and slowly practice using a tiny bit more at a time

[newsunit]

Watching your video here around [01:30 to 01:35 and after] it doesn't even look like you hands are even on the clutch or the front brake. It even appears you come to a complete stop without using the clutch. What are those black levers that are not being used?

[stuntbums]

@newsunit The black levers are my front brake and my handbrake (a lever attached to an extra caliper on my rear wheel). You can see at 1:33 I have my clutched engaged, because I pop it out to roll forward again. Since you control the wheelie with the rear brake, I am using my footbrake entirely to be ready for the wheelie.

[RattlingBones]

Yes, but how do you wheelie in a bikini?

This is the lesson we all really want to learn.

[stuntbums]

@RattlingBones Maybe you can make one for me :)

[newsunit]

I notice you don't give a specific reason why you set the idle adjust up. Can you explain that? Thanks.

[stuntbums]

@newsunit Having a high idle helps carry the bike forward, it also makes up if you can't pop it exactly to balance point every time. If you start trying to clutch up your bike with a low idle, the second you raise it you will be amazed at how much easier it gets!

[newsunit]

Ran out of room above:

I wanted to mention that I'm a pilot so I'm used to throttle control perhaps in a different way but non the less as important. I think throttle up might be better than clutch up--correct me if I'm wrong. What I'm getting at is you don't think the clutch because it's automatic (or should be) and the focus should be on balance and precision throttle control.

[newsunit]

I drive an XR650R. Why clutch up?

I'm new at wheelies but why clutch up risking popping past 12 o'clock and chasing your bike?

Just came across your video and I'm going to go out now and try a modified version of your lesson. I'm 44 going on 24 here but I love wheelies and want to learn them.

If I am sounding critical here it's only because I have been discussing your method here on the phone with a friend of mine. Any more videos?  Leave a link on my site: "The News UNIT" Thanks.

[stuntbums]

@newsunit By only using the throttle (unless you have a GIANT sprocket) you will be going pretty fast by the time you reach balance point (which is why power wheelies are fast wheelies). Here I am explaining idle wheelies, a bit different and the clutch is the most consistent way to hit balance point fast enough to hold idle and not have to keep on the throttle. Hope that helps!

[newsunit]

@stuntbums I went out last night and did some. It was cold here though at 31 degrees. Obviously you are in to stunt riding so you turn up the idle. From dead stop or barely moving you have to clutch up a wheelie. Or maybe another way to put it is ride the clutch and raise it up. I just want to avoid chasing my bike on foot because that's already a dangerous habit from doing so many wheelies on pedal bikes for me. Although I take a slightly different approach to crashing I see your points.

[stuntbums]

@newsunit You definitely get it! This is just the method I used, but my bike was all set-up to stunt and I had another streetbike, so I was ready to crash. Crashing is a sure part of this method I think, but most stunters see it as improvement - it means you're pushing yourself! If you're looking to pull casual wheelies on the street, power wheelies could be a better idea ;) Either way, stay safe and have fun!

[armarra]

Great instruction, Very cute presenter, Love the way she doesn't take herself too seriously..very 'balanced' way to go..

[stuntbums]

@armarra Glad you enjoyed it! Wheelies are just fun for me, so no need to take myself too seriously ;)

[Damon259]

Will you marry me?



[stuntbums]

@Damon259 Hmmmm, YouTube proposals, can't turn those down ;)

[Damon259]

@stuntbums Haha, only joking. I'm sure it isn't too big of a let down. But major props on the wheelies, idle wheelies take tons of skill.



[stuntbums]

@Damon259 :) Thank you!

[febone]

4:00 hahaha check out the hand motion, so cute :D

[stuntbums]

@febone Lol, people never let me live that one down ;)

[IIWARF4REII]

would this work on my cr125? :D

[earydog]

what is the bike she's using??

[lumpiiie]

@earydog

Kawasaki 636 03-04 :)

[edoskater]

hai,ur cute who cares for bike atm :D

[EUMP]

Seeing you run after your bike brought back memories of me pulling a wheelie on a friends courtesy CG125 bike thinking nothing would happen.. had to run about 20meters before i figured that i was pulling the throttle back chasing it

[Allexxx96Reloaded]

She's awesome

[ginolambating]

she's beautiful.... 

[2cool0]

3:07 wooow dude nice shoes haha

[2cool0]

can you do wheelies on ninja 6r's? like easily?

[MrJoshhuaaa]

i will never take the piss when i see a girl on a bike from now on.

[metotelolote]

I want to be her bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Z4rxy]

@metotelolote i want her

[MrJello4x4]

@metotelolote i want her to be my bike!!!!

[cagednm69]

screw wheelies.. shes beautiful <3

[ilya2222]

@cagednm69 wow buddy, you must be really desperate.

[passionx]

good instructor!

[azorinifp]

Thanks and you remind me so much of someone i know just saying and obviously you are gorgeous thanks again



[GlockRtf]

What do you do gas or clutch

[fsxdave24]

what is a good bike for doin tricks like this?

[stuntbums]

@fsxdave24 F4i, 636 are common stunt bikes

[extremedavidson]

your d best... good tutorial than expert village. easy to follow ur instructions, keep d good work, and post more videos....

[ONLYABUSEmeBLADE]

i could have used this vid back in 03, would have saved me alot of pain and money:) great job

[9774333174]

WTF DAMN U CAN WHEELIE.......MUAH I LOVE THIS CHICK.!!!!!!

[TheSaltysack]

dam babe let me wheelie you

[key585]

Makin it look easy......

[1234hunterboy]

Is it me or is she really hot umm yup I just got excited

[elementflcsk8r]

Great Tip! What do you recommend for a bike?

[dumfart21]

what do you do with an underpowered bike? Tahnks

[stuntbums]

@dumfart21 More gas and let the clutch out earlier.

[beunhaas102]

@dumfart21 adjust you're sprocket ratio can help and will also reduce punishment to the clutch

[BKingAndy]

4:23 hilarious

[Vermino]

question - with stragger starting off, is it ok if your forearms (mostly my right) has a pain to it after a few practices? (idk if it's a soreness like my legs but it's from the compression of when coming back down from the attempted wheelie) i've probably done about 100 or so attempts in the lot.

[stuntbums]

@Vermino Oh yes, it is normal to be sore. I picked up a ace wrist brace for a while, which I wore at night to help with the pain. But as your arms strengthen and you get better at stunting (ie stop slamming down so hard) your arms will feel better.

[Vermino]

@stuntbums yeah i'm slamming hard a bit sometimes (probably riding the brake) but it isnt second nature yet.. well that's a relief - I've been using a ice/heat pack on the wrist/forearm at night but might pick up a wrist brace as well. thanks for the reply =)

(love the blog too.. keep up the tutorials)

[stuntbums]

@Vermino Ya, when you get more confident with the throttle you will start to give it a little blip of gas as you're coming down from a wheelie, which will ease the process and save your arms :)

[TL1000S97]

If I were her father I would be very proud. :)

[calspeed1]

Excellant video! Well done.

[viggoM35]

I think I'm in love ☺

[Mininova5]

This is by far the best tutoprial that I have watched, thanks, and Please post many more like this.

[nickgnaime]

...she's like as intimidating as this blonde judge in the san diego superior courts. hot AND talented? shiiiii

[StoneRiderM3]

good job !

i hate to admit it but thiss girl iz good ; P

p.s ill sponser you any day ... cheerz

[residentev1]

Hey babe, there are many tutorials out there, but I'm dead sure that this is one of the best !!! The best! Leah You ROCK !!! Waiting for more videos of yo's babe !

[MrJnsjr69]

Hey nice informational vid Leah..

[panamastr]

thx!! i have f800r edition chris pfeiffer sorry :P

[panamastr]

thx!! u have f800r edition chris pfeiffer