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#1 · (Edited)
I'm getting frustrated trying to learn how to wheelie, read most of the wheelie threads I could find here but its still not clicking.

I have a SMR510 09. Originally I thought I couldn't clutch up the front cause the exhaust was restricted (stock). Well I finally gutted the cans and still can't get the wheel above probably 6 inches.

I know tons of peeps here have huskys maybe you can help.

Rolling along in second gear at around 3500RPM. Next I pull the clutch in a very small amount (just enough to slip right? -do I need to totally disengage the clutch?) then simultaneously give it throttle, about 1/4 turn. As I give it gas the clutch is let out fairly quickly: Result = front wheel coming up a little bit. I'm trying to do all these steps as 1 smooth motion.

Should that be enough gas to get the front up or do you need like 1/2 or more throttle turn? I see vids of people clutching up and it seems they hardly give it any extra gas, when i do it I fell im reving the crap out of it.

Edit: running stock gearing.. Also you people with huskies do you find them power wheeling WOT in the first few gears? can't even seem to power wheelie..
 
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#35 ·
Finally getting close to 12 o'clock wheelies and even hit the BP sometimes... although I've not yet managed to scrape my license-plate. But every now and then I get the front forks parellel to the ground, which is a big accomplishment for me... being happy as hell :)



But not being able to see straight ahead, when the front is that high up in the air, makes things difficult. When I shift my head and shoulder slightly to the side, in order to look around the bike, I start also "turning" that way. Any tips how to avoid this?

Best regards...

MacSlow
 
#39 ·
Finally... able to hit the bp at will:



It turns out that I'm able to have a good view forward by looking through the gap between the front fork and tank while at the bp... with my normal position on the seat. So there's no need to move closer to the tank or scoot side-ways. I tried both and didn't feel so comfortable with those options. But they were worth a try so thanks for the hints!

Best regards...

MacSlow
 
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