3 Ways to Wheelie a Dirt Bike / Free Instructional Episode - Chris Birch

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  • Three proven techniques to get your front wheel off the ground in a controlled manner, a crucial riding technique, not just for showing off. There's 17 more episodes just like this to get you riding at your best. / Available HERE : www.saynotoslow.nz
    In Episode 18 we'll cover three different ways to wheelie.
    1. Seated wheelie: practicing control, safe, and great for beginners learning to wheelie.
    2. Clutch pop wheelie: great for learning to get the front wheel up, maximum control. Excellent for riding in the bush, hard enduro techniques, and obstacles.
    3. The really fun one: standing up low speed wheelie - big, high, low speed, great for balance, holding the front wheel up a long time (great fun for showing off to be honest!) It's also a really good clutch control, general practice exercise and can really benefit your hill climbing. Give it a go!
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  • @sgt.nickel
    @sgt.nickel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Hi I'm 40 years old and I just did my first deliberate wheelie this evening as I left a dinner at a friends house. I'm addicted lol.

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This I like!

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm 70, been riding 63 years & did two great wheelies back in 1973. Unfortunately, both ended with crashing! Fortunately, I didn't get hurt!

  • @MidWestMX
    @MidWestMX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +556

    I love how my video has become a tutorial of what not to do when trying to wheelie 🤣

    • @TheBigBraap
      @TheBigBraap 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Nice little nod to your channel fella👍

    • @danielk3612
      @danielk3612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lol I was thinking about you when he started talking about wheelies going bad. And then there you were! To be fair, lots of us are bad at wheelie. I broke my rib just 2 weeks ago trying this.

    • @Frostzk
      @Frostzk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Good on ya mate! Hahahaha btw, I'm a fan from Cambodia also a fellow enudro rider 👌🏽

    • @ringonotts
      @ringonotts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I love how your still watching videos like this ha ha ha. Legend!

    • @MidWestMX
      @MidWestMX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@ringonotts TH-cam is my life

  • @lenwenzel7440
    @lenwenzel7440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    This is by far the best wheelie lesson I've ever found. Thanks, very much appreciated!

  • @andrewpocock1234
    @andrewpocock1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I ran into Chris in the forest in Squamish, BC. A guy on a special bike and red bull riding gear. We spoke for a few moments, real nice guy. Then his whole class of riders appeared and I figured out who he was. Great tutorial Chris!

  • @deon1978
    @deon1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I've been to several riding schools including a trials riding school. And I always struggled to load the suspension before lifting the front wheel for obstacles. But Chris is the first guy to actually clearly tell and demonstrate that one must only use your legs and not your arms. No wonder I struggled to do it. I always pushed on the bars..And let me tell you it is tiring. Can't wait to try it again but only using my legs. Thanks Chris.👍

    • @brianpriest7000
      @brianpriest7000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's been a year since you made this I just saw this video are you doing wheelies now

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@brianpriest7000He musta died..

  • @czierwo
    @czierwo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how effortless it looks. Meanwhile me freaking out as soon as my front wheel leaves ground for a foot lol! Practice time is coming! Also, love the scenery! Sweet meadow over there!

  • @zzzsydneyhom1379
    @zzzsydneyhom1379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've never seen wheeling so well explained and demonstrated. Thanks mate!

  • @Michaelobama184
    @Michaelobama184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 58 and I do remember when the bike has plenty of power , I had an easier time with doing wheelies. Some bikes I rode over the years came up without me trying. I always liked those bikes and I remembered those bikes. I remember when I was in Highschool a friend of mine used to wheelie his sportster around the highschool and I was amazed on how he made it look easy.

  • @El_Jaco
    @El_Jaco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish I had TH-cam when I was young, might have actually learned how to ride. I've learned so much now and I can't believe how much I've improved. Chris Birch is one of the best teachers on here; Rich Larson is also amazing and has a ton of content.

  • @techriderph
    @techriderph 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is the best wheelie tutorial I've ever landed on YT. I'll practice these steps on my next day off. Keep it coming Chris! Thanks a bunch!

  • @osimnod
    @osimnod ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Undoubtedly some of the best instructional videos on YT! Chris breaks each technique down to its component parts to make the whole less daunting. Looking forward to practicing and learning from all the episodes. At my age (65) I'll never do hard enduro or competitive riding but gaining confidence is worthwhile all the same.

  • @shagsmcshrivels
    @shagsmcshrivels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was very well done, did a course many years ago with Chris, nice to be able to keep on learning with him

  • @ColdPlunge73
    @ColdPlunge73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    FINALLY a thorough and well put together wheelie instructional video!!!! Thank you Chris Birch!!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @denden7917
    @denden7917 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a very good video. Once I get over my sickness I'm getting on my bike and trying these tips

  • @jerseyjeeper1575
    @jerseyjeeper1575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making/taking the time Chris. Much appreciated.

  • @jamesdenton3692
    @jamesdenton3692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    By far the most detailed explanation I've seen on wheelies . practice practice and more practice.

  • @wazman2943
    @wazman2943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tutorial Chris, really appreciate the way you articulate the how part really well, so practical!!👌

  • @terenceloo1968
    @terenceloo1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Chris for the step by step tips.
    I just bought both your Say No to Slow videos. Will surely have many weekends of fun watching the videos and practicing my rides.

  • @funefulla1
    @funefulla1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The explanation on this is so detailed about the timing. I've watched many wheelie videos to try and find the order of these operations and this explains it beautifully. Thank you.

  • @thailandmopedadventures611
    @thailandmopedadventures611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Chris - BEST Tutorial on HOW TO WHEELIE I have ever seen

  • @richbiebeljr5273
    @richbiebeljr5273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best wheelie instruction video ever! Hoping not to be wheelie impaired after practicing these tips! Thank you.

  • @hasyourgulaggotplanningper2459
    @hasyourgulaggotplanningper2459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did schoolboy MX for several years in the 80s. I wish there had been a coach series like this around then. It would have saved a lot of bumps and bruises - and the odd broken bone!

  • @pmgmotorcycles
    @pmgmotorcycles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial! I'll keep trying the technique. Thanks for the awesome video and for sharing your knowledge.

  • @Isha048
    @Isha048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! Many bikers explained this technique, but I didn't understand well until I watched this video, so clear! You're the best teacher!

  • @christophermcsherry2655
    @christophermcsherry2655 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You!!! For removing the handguards and clearly showing the clutch & front brake movements. Great video!

  • @curiosity6747
    @curiosity6747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Good to learn not only the how but also the why. Can't wait to try.

  • @richardlennon4148
    @richardlennon4148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is many great riders out there.Chris is by far the most analytical with great communication skills.

  • @barrymurphy3554
    @barrymurphy3554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Chris
    Thanks very much I am old with broken body but love watching yourself & others.
    Great series we have learnt a lot.
    Thanks very much Cheers

  • @Dunecandy
    @Dunecandy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This helped a lot 🤘🏻 best wheelie video I’ve watched so far and I’ve watched a bunch man thank you 🙌🏻

  • @enduro-nuts
    @enduro-nuts ปีที่แล้ว

    The best hard enduro couch, it is very important to know how to explain and Chris knows how to do it very well.

  • @bevbiltgarage9791
    @bevbiltgarage9791 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best tutorial I've seen on electric bike wheelies, people ask me all the time for advice so now I can just send them this video and they'll be ripping sick wheelies in no time.
    Rules are important for learning to wheelie , and the first rule is to always use someone else's bike!

  • @gkiss1727
    @gkiss1727 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Best wheelie vid out there thanks mate, and love the clutch plate.

  • @chiliboom6140
    @chiliboom6140 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like this video. Very good teacher. I love the “until it’s boring” of the drills. I agree. Boring cause you have it down to without thinking about it anymore. Plus using small steps to then add them together for the entire process. Beautiful my friend. I feel far more confident that I could do wheelies if I follow these drills.

  • @genecatan3565
    @genecatan3565 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep it up mate! Nice instructions... All the things I need to know in 18mins. Thank you!

  • @Wolv94
    @Wolv94 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am trying to learn on my own and your videos are very well explained, thank you!!

  • @grantlingley5099
    @grantlingley5099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Really great explanation Chris! Clearly a great teacher!!!

  • @terryoconnor4208
    @terryoconnor4208 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Chris 65 yr old here been ridding loooong time it’s great to learn from the best.
    Thank you

  • @phatbollie
    @phatbollie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Chris, this is the 1st of your videos I have seen.
    Such a great video, excellent tips and experience shared.....I'll be watching alot more.

  • @parcadv419
    @parcadv419 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing like a Birchy wheelie, TY . Watched CHRIS many times in the KTM rally's.

  • @tshlbzhx1982
    @tshlbzhx1982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful and hands on tips. Tks Chris!

  • @johnboogle6442
    @johnboogle6442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video, thank you. Been wheeling for some time now but love them so much I watch videos on them LOL this video Is awesome! Went from wheeling 110’s to big twin harleys

  • @brianjones7681
    @brianjones7681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best wheelie video ever and I know this before even getting off the couch!

  • @peppergrowmienola4850
    @peppergrowmienola4850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial for wheelies. Well done. 👍🤙

  • @sampson7941
    @sampson7941 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most thorough explanation. Very good

  • @marko1314
    @marko1314 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome skills and excellent coaching - Well done 👍

  • @emfl4437
    @emfl4437 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips. I definitely need to spend more time practicing

  • @patrickdejesus8399
    @patrickdejesus8399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your videos man. Really educational and opens me up on skills that really needs practice. Also your vids are entertaining. I can say that you can create a montage of all the sound effects that you make when teaching skills.😅 Keep em coming mate. Thank you.

  • @jaimelovesenduro9288
    @jaimelovesenduro9288 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome explanation Chris, thanks again for the video, your the boss👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @willmcgregor7184
    @willmcgregor7184 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks
    Good explanation.
    I’ll be signing up for your course.

  • @scottloftin1730
    @scottloftin1730 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is an excellent tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

  • @stever7627
    @stever7627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dirtbikers have their own language when it comes to engine noises. lmao
    REALLY GREAT VIDEO THOUGH. By far the most in depth wheelie tutorial video I've seen on TH-cam! Thank you for this!

  • @miro_s
    @miro_s 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Chris. This is great. Will try (at least the first two techniques 😉)

  • @joececcgon
    @joececcgon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The sound effects are helpful - great tutorial

  • @jac5431
    @jac5431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely the best 'how to wheelie' video. As a "newbie" to wheelying I want to emphasize Chris' point about keeping you finger(s) on the clutch. If you are new, when the wheel pops up it's scary at first and you'll instictively squeeze the grips. But if your finger(s) are on the clutch, then you will also press the clutch in and cut the power to the motor and your front wheel will come down. Chris makes this point in the video but I want to emphasize it because it gave me confidence that I could lift the front wheel without looping the bike. Once I had this confidence, it became less scary and started to enjoy popping up the front tire at slow speeds in a controlled manner. This opened up a new level of enjoyment in riding trails. But it takes A LOT of practice. Thank you Chris!

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice one! Thanks for a great comment 👍

  • @RollinwithRoland
    @RollinwithRoland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lesson One: Brraaaaapp!!!

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You need to get it sounding just right!

    • @RollinwithRoland
      @RollinwithRoland 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisBirchNZ, probably so. I'm better at doing actual wheelies than making the sounds. Many thanks for the video, certainly helped with my clutch-up BP.

  • @ManBikeSwag
    @ManBikeSwag 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dream some night that i can wheelie well. Once I'm out of my cast ill practice some of these techniques on my wr450. Thanks for sharing! Very well presented.

  • @MOTOTREK
    @MOTOTREK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Right on, Chris!

  • @ichbin1001
    @ichbin1001 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the sounds you make! 😂 Great tutorial

  • @tonyrichengod9280
    @tonyrichengod9280 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Chris. Need to practice this.
    I just bought my first ever 2-stroke (2015 KTM 200XCW) a couple of days ago and went riding with the boyz today. I’m so used to only using the throttle on 4-strokes (because of the instant torque) and found out quickly that same technique just won’t work. I kept trying to fast-wheelie over obstacles on the trail but all I got was wheel spin. Now that I watch your video I think my timing was wrong. Instead of giving power at the bottom of the compression to maximize grip, I was giving power half way back up the rebound, which I’m guessing created the wheel spin from the lack of load on the rear tire. Will practice more.

  • @rogerdepretto440
    @rogerdepretto440 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best explained on How to wheelie brilliant.

  • @Zx14rRider67
    @Zx14rRider67 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can old dog learn new tricks? I’m so old, I don’t panic anymore. You are one with your bike, really enjoyed this, thank you.

  • @anthonylevan7508
    @anthonylevan7508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant lesson - best Ive seen

  • @adildewji
    @adildewji 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow fantastic video. Thank you!

  • @reddevil331
    @reddevil331 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    On my sons kx85 it's just throttle as well as the kx250. The new 85 has some good power 1st - 4th.
    Great theory! We appreciate it.

  • @pushmotivation-__asher1335
    @pushmotivation-__asher1335 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video mate, thanks

  • @TheBigBraap
    @TheBigBraap 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Chris, some new stuff for me to try👍

  • @stewy_604
    @stewy_604 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Chris, thanks!

  • @souvikdas2774
    @souvikdas2774 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just saved lot us from lot of bruises, time and wrecks 👍🏻

  • @Harloweqbumfuque
    @Harloweqbumfuque 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best wheelie instruction ever.

  • @KtmLTU
    @KtmLTU ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s 2 o’clock in the night and I don’t even have a bike, wtf am I doing 😂

    • @lonewolf1209
      @lonewolf1209 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same like me 9 in the morning

    • @cesarpepos123
      @cesarpepos123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      3 am 😂

  • @Night_Spirit_workshop
    @Night_Spirit_workshop ปีที่แล้ว

    The best wheelie lesson ever!

  • @marektuma7331
    @marektuma7331 ปีที่แล้ว

    the quality of the video and the cinematics are appreciated

  • @philhagoes9339
    @philhagoes9339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subscribed, liked, laughed, will get your training. Well done!

  • @misha2.097
    @misha2.097 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thr best tutorial out from the best. Thanks

  • @jeffpaxton9172
    @jeffpaxton9172 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the sound effects.

  • @BMWBAS
    @BMWBAS 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! These details are a huge help.
    I just wish I had a kickstand I could trust as much as you trust yours!😂

  • @jac5431
    @jac5431 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As Birchy said, timing is the key to consistently popping a controlled wheelie. Something that helped me that I will share was to time my stomp on the pegs/max compression with the release of the clutch and throttle snap. In fact, try to release the clutch and snap the throttle on the way down on the peg stomp. This is because the release of clutch and throttle snap will come later because as a newbie you are thinking about all the steps instead of doing it instinctively. So, pre planning to be early on the clutch release and throttle will sync up the timing perfectly. Tell your yourself, be early… be early…, etc.

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s really good advice! Thanks for this

  • @toddcornelius5817
    @toddcornelius5817 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video so much help,,,,, thank you!!!!!

  • @alexdire2405
    @alexdire2405 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really excellent, you clearly just get it like breathing 👍

  • @nzmarkb8713
    @nzmarkb8713 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s all in the Brrrrrrrrapp. 😉😂😂👍
    Very well explained Chris 🥇

  • @theduckthatiswatchingjimmy5472
    @theduckthatiswatchingjimmy5472 ปีที่แล้ว

    im still mid at wheelies but i first learned on a lil tiny suzuki that i had broken the clutch cable on so i always used the "compress the front throw all the weight back and floor it" technique

  • @Mahugu_edward
    @Mahugu_edward 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful.
    i love that bike you gat man.

  • @WizeChoice
    @WizeChoice ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video. Thank You

  • @Livingontheedge04
    @Livingontheedge04 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid! Just flipped my sherco trying to find the balance point haha. But will keep trying!

  • @nathanroberts4251
    @nathanroberts4251 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video

  • @markalan4026
    @markalan4026 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent teacher

  • @PoppaWheelies
    @PoppaWheelies ปีที่แล้ว

    Making it look so easy !

  • @pardzmotovlog711
    @pardzmotovlog711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tips how to wheelie motorcycle ☺️😊 I love it

  • @abumusaryan4697
    @abumusaryan4697 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was excellent! Thanks heaps

  • @RyanWithAviators
    @RyanWithAviators 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am by no means a wheelie official here, but whenever I pop a wheelie on my 125 4 stroke, I mainly use the compression and rebound of the front suspension do most of my work rather than clutch. Maybe that's why I don't have quick or good wheelies. Awesome tips though. What a dude

  • @motohooligan4858
    @motohooligan4858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Superb work, Chris!
    I do like to play with the more technical side of riding, here in highly urbanised England (maybe not entirely true, but every piece of countryside has some sort of restrictions) there are few places to practice freely, although I do have a place where I have not been hassled so far.
    This adds to the nervousness I find, however, some days I have been able to find the balance point momentarily and yet other days I have felt afraid to commit and just wheel spinned across the field!
    This video really breaks down the nuances of each technique and provides insight into why that is happening, sometimes, I am more afraid of the bike than other days, it seems! And it is those days where I am feeling more afraid that I don't commit to the technique and thus don't generate the rebound from the suspension.
    It is the same with wheelies on my mtb, it's all about committing to the body movement to work with the bike rather than fight against it, but a fire breathing dirt bike is more intimidating than a 1 human powered bicycle!
    Great video!

  • @heecha2
    @heecha2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this useful contents

  • @bresoo
    @bresoo ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid bro

  • @souhailshamaissem7564
    @souhailshamaissem7564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top video mate

  • @grudzien9784
    @grudzien9784 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great advice! Thank u sir

  • @akotzak
    @akotzak ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutly awesome !!!

  • @ltonkerinstein873
    @ltonkerinstein873 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding!

  • @flashbyd
    @flashbyd ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it Bro...., Thank You... 👍

  • @neilt.i.w737
    @neilt.i.w737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRILLIANT- Thank you.

  • @irunwithtexas
    @irunwithtexas ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks