Hands down the best wheelie tutorial I've seen. I like how Ryan gives you some realistic progression steps so newbies don't think they can jump to full blown high speed wheelies, (and crash and hurt themselves) he's honest about the "practice a lot" (each step). AND the other advice I've heard is practice first on a lighter, crash-bar-equipped wheelie bike before your clean, heavy Harley that you don't want to drop.
Yeah dropping a nice super glide sucks I dropped mine at ab 45 it just scratched the tank nd tore the blinkers off it looks ugly now but I'm lucky it still runs and drives 🤣
Thanks for reminding my 63-year-old self of how I learned to wheelie in the first place. dusted off & starterd the sl 125 that sat in the shed for over 20years thrashed it every free moment i had for a week rediscovered my balance point equilibrium .changed the bars & seat on the streetbob as per your suggestions did a weeks worth of little hops loading the rear brakes.finally got the nerve to to roll the throttle in went to my balance point ran out of first gear went to second.It has been practice practice practice ever since .thrills the neighbors kids whenever I come home on the back wheel. You are spreading Joy all over with your tutorials & sound advise .anyone who ask me how you do that ? wheelie your Harley I tell them .start by watching this video
Just wanna say, I called the shop yesterday looking for a part on their site that was still showing out of stock. Ryan actually answered the phone and answered some questions I had about the part, then Trent got on and got the part shipped out same day. These guys are fu**ing A++ super cool guys and down to earth, love dealing with shops like this that are real. Plus their parts are super trick. Cant wait to get that 49mm top mount headlight on 🤘🤘🤘
Finally got the balls to start doing it in my 02, appreciate the help. Day 1, I was able to get the front tire up a few times, felt like 2’ but was probably just 6-12” lol.
Dude! I finally am starting to get the hang of it thanks to your video!!! I've been trying to learn for quite a while but this video explained it perfectly. Did my first wheelie last week and have been practicing every day. I'm already getting it up pretty high I just need to get the balls to fully commit to getting to balance point. I keep bailing right before when I'm looking at the sky lol. Thanks again! 🤘🤘
Dude this channel is dope. Best Harley tech vids on TH-cam. Can you do a vid on how to dial in an aftermarket adjustable suspension for different riding styles? That'd be cool
Hell yeah man thank you. It’s pretty much the same for any riding style you just need to set the sag properly to whatever spec for that brand of suspension. But I’ll try and put something out a little technical
I rode dirt bikes as a kid RM 125's YZ's 250 heck one time I rode friends YZ490 I pulled a 5th gear wheelie with a 5 gallon gas can strapped on front end. I been riding Harleys for the last 30 yrs every time on a full moon I try but cannot get the stance I can get wheel off ground to fast for my ass. I never new in all my life to use rear brake. The way you said it and how you do it. I get it. Thanks so much !! Trust me I will be practicing with my wife's sportster with 6 inch risers with drag bars! PERFECT THANK YOU
Absolutely the best how to wheelie a big bike video out there iv never thought about preloading the front suspension with the back break before… thank you guys for all the rad content!!!
That clutch lesson about not pulling it in all the way is definitely the best bit of Info here when I first started trying to wheelie I'd do burn outs but having the clutch just right before it wants to pull is perfect
@@wookstanoah8286 when I pull in the clutch I just pull it to were the drive chain is disengaged I don't pull it all the way to the handle bar then after I rev bomb I drop the clutch
Cool video, new rider here. We did none of that at the new rider class.. So far I've only been able to do the powerwheelies that tractioncontrol keeps down "Fun" but not really a skill to pinit&hold on.I cant wait to give it a go with the clutch-up
OMG first try i got her up a foot! Thank you so much i would’ve been popping the clutch for weeks trying to get her up and your technique worked first try!!!!
You have my complete respect. I am fully amazed that you move that much weight, with Harley's under-powered engines, and then control it while holding on with nothing but your thighs. At 63, my wheelie days are long past but I still had fun on my 1972 Yamaha 100 back in the day. These days I'm happy keeping both wheels on the ground and going in the same direction on my Sportster 1200. All while avoiding the text reading knucklehead cagers. Congratulations on your business. I wish you the best of luck in it and your future endeavors. I've enjoyed your other videos too. Thanks.
I see the rear suspension is an important part of this whole system. Most of the really good guys I see are on sportsters or dynas. Can I get my softail to move like this? Do the same techniques and skill apply to softails?
Depends on if it is a twin cam or an M8. Twin cam not gonna happen. Unless you swap the swingarm. M8 they’ll clutch up pretty easy. Not very good at balance point though.
As long as you come down on limiter, not dropping ot hard. Will my stock front notor mount hold up doing this? I do have upgraded front suspension progressive hd fork springs and heavier oil
This is the best video yet on a how to! My think I can wheelie a dirt bike all day, I’m honestly just scared to fuck up a 18k bike haha! Plus there’s allot more weight!
I dig your bike but I'm pretty sure you bought the battery cover & gas cap at my Dad's yard sale in 1995. Thanks for the tips, I will be practicing. Do you lower rear tire air pressure to help traction ?
I used to practice wheelies at a local community college on the weekends. Even had some motorcycle cops stop by a couple of times to stunt on me with their BMWs.
Wish I could wheelie my sporty, it is pushing 100hp. Just need to get taller shocks but looks like my thunderheader exhaust will hit the axle, may have to swap it out too.
@@jordanbrackeen9186 thank you and we have like three more coming out this working our way through them. But they already recorded and they are awesome
Dumb question but I’d rather ask. When you’re letting the clutch out are you straight dumping it when you throttle? I know you’re rolling slowly right where it’s kinda slipping then letting out and gassing but I’m assuming you’re dumping it vs just letting it out while hammering throttle? Cuz if you don’t dump the clutch you’ll just burn out or lunge forward right? I’m new at the wheelie thing, hence my question! Lol. Appreciate the content brotha!
man thanks for the video. please make one with 110 and talk about slow left leg down wheelie, and coasting it. alot of poeple say learn with left leg down and we want to see master teaching it💯💯💯
Thanks man this video was perfectly explained...the back break is key man right at balance point I learned this on a Suzuki quad 400 cc decent weight similar balance point from there I was able to wheelie a chain drivin honda shadow 750 with 13 inch sportster rear shocks I got at a swap meet,I'm in the process of setting up a HD superglide rn cant weight to feel this one out
@@kruesioriginals Il have to get a go pro and make a video I can go 10 parkingspot lengths probably 70 ft and wined out 1st gear there not pretty but I can do it..I have a different sprocket set up and use the passenger left peg for my left foot and pull with everything I have a little speed bump helps
Great tutorial but what about forward controls bikes also sure mids would make whellies a little easier ..?? ..but not sure I wont mids bc iam its my daily rider also & @ 6-1 - 6-2 w/ boots on @ 190 lbs ...what are ur thoughts on forwards does it make that much of Big of difference ?? my bike is an stage 1 - 2000 - 1200 Hd Sportster & trying to maybe learn whellies @ my age 65 but been riding for most of my life Thanks again
Awesome how to vid mate, chur 🤙. Can you do a rolling burnout how to video, including how to steer them. Haven't found a video yet, with someone explaining how to contol/steer a roller.
Question: Looking for that CV carb mod info you do for these stunt builds! You've mentioned it a few times in some of your vids and would love to get that info. Thanks
We’re going to do a video with the parts have been back ordered for so long we haven’t been able to get any. Once we do we’re going to put it all back together and get them back on the website
the pre load was the best help for me. I got my bike stage 4 and have noticed anywhere from about 15mph-10 always gets it up. but I still have forward controls so pulling all the way back is sketchy for some reason. I think I just need to go for it and feel it out. I rode dirt bikes my whole life but my dyna is so much heavier lol
I'm switching to mids this winter. Watching people like C bear stunts do wheelies on a road glide, aren't those forwards or are those the halfway forwards?
Thanks again kruesi boys. Do you guys rest your heel on the peg for brake control? I'm stabbing the brake and actuating at my knee. Trying to learn and break any bad habits. TC mids fxd. I know I need a 110. Thank you
This statement is underrated, "if you can't get to balance point right away, set it down.."
Don't chase it y'all!
Good stuff...
My wife looks over and asked me what I was watching 😅 I told her I was enjoying the content and which she said, uh huh. 😆
LOLLLL SAME
All mine said was " if you break it , don't winge to me " 😅
Same she said don’t ever think about it
Literally same, my womans terrified of me stuntin my nightster
Hahaha so we’re all living the same life huh?! Mine said “I can hear that” from the bathroom
Hands down the best wheelie tutorial I've seen. I like how Ryan gives you some realistic progression steps so newbies don't think they can jump to full blown high speed wheelies, (and crash and hurt themselves) he's honest about the "practice a lot" (each step). AND the other advice I've heard is practice first on a lighter, crash-bar-equipped wheelie bike before your clean, heavy Harley that you don't want to drop.
Yes if u can afford to have that option that’s a great idea.
Yeah dropping a nice super glide sucks I dropped mine at ab 45 it just scratched the tank nd tore the blinkers off it looks ugly now but I'm lucky it still runs and drives 🤣
I’m sitting at a lot watching this on my bike right now 😂
That is the best way
Thanks for reminding my 63-year-old self of how I learned to wheelie in the first place. dusted off & starterd the sl 125 that sat in the shed for over 20years thrashed it every free moment i had for a week rediscovered my balance point equilibrium .changed the bars & seat on the streetbob as per your suggestions did a weeks worth of little hops loading the rear brakes.finally got the nerve to to roll the throttle in went to my balance point ran out of first gear went to second.It has been practice practice practice ever since .thrills the neighbors kids whenever I come home on the back wheel. You are spreading Joy all over with your tutorials & sound advise .anyone who ask me how you do that ? wheelie your Harley I tell them .start by watching this video
Hell yes that is so awesome keep shredding, 63 and getting after it these kids have no excuses.
PS. don’t shift into second it’ll break your back.
@@kruesioriginalsin my experience, shifting is only a good idea on a Dirtbike in the dirt.
This is like finding the g spot
Best how to wheelie I’ve seen yet, and I’ve seen a bunch. You cover the little things no one else does. Speedy recovery to Bill and Dave. Thank you.
Thank you 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Just wanna say, I called the shop yesterday looking for a part on their site that was still showing out of stock. Ryan actually answered the phone and answered some questions I had about the part, then Trent got on and got the part shipped out same day. These guys are fu**ing A++ super cool guys and down to earth, love dealing with shops like this that are real. Plus their parts are super trick. Cant wait to get that 49mm top mount headlight on 🤘🤘🤘
Hell yeah thank you my man, we appreciate the business
Finally got the balls to start doing it in my 02, appreciate the help. Day 1, I was able to get the front tire up a few times, felt like 2’ but was probably just 6-12” lol.
That's right
No one out there is as thorough and real as this dude. Awesome people
Do you have to change from belt to a chain
These blokes know there shit!!! Best harley channel
Best how to wheelie video over ever seen. You showed stuff I’ve never seen before!
Dude! I finally am starting to get the hang of it thanks to your video!!! I've been trying to learn for quite a while but this video explained it perfectly. Did my first wheelie last week and have been practicing every day. I'm already getting it up pretty high I just need to get the balls to fully commit to getting to balance point. I keep bailing right before when I'm looking at the sky lol. Thanks again! 🤘🤘
Don’t look at the sky look at your gas tank. Make sure you’re on that rear brake it will save you from anything and be patient take your time
Dude this channel is dope. Best Harley tech vids on TH-cam. Can you do a vid on how to dial in an aftermarket adjustable suspension for different riding styles? That'd be cool
Hell yeah man thank you. It’s pretty much the same for any riding style you just need to set the sag properly to whatever spec for that brand of suspension. But I’ll try and put something out a little technical
I rode dirt bikes as a kid RM 125's YZ's 250 heck one time I rode friends YZ490 I pulled a 5th gear wheelie with a 5 gallon gas can strapped on front end. I been riding Harleys for the last 30 yrs every time on a full moon I try but cannot get the stance I can get wheel off ground to fast for my ass. I never new in all my life to use rear brake. The way you said it and how you do it. I get it. Thanks so much !! Trust me I will be practicing with my wife's sportster with 6 inch risers with drag bars! PERFECT THANK YOU
I never tried a wheelie until I found your TH-cam channel. You’re a bad Fuckin influence dude.
😎
how to for drift/burnout please? your inscructions are by far the best ive seen on youtube would love to learn more harley tricks from you
They’re coming but probably not till 2023. I had to discs replaced in my neck and I’m down on the riding till January
Damn You Make it look easy Ryan, Thanks for the School of hard knocks Man, Your A Boss 😎⚡😎🇺🇸🪓🛡️☘️
Strait up the best video if your trying to learn to wheelie!! Most legit one I’ve seen by far
Thank you
good shit. Good Shit. GOOD SHIT! Excellent video, new subscriber.
Hell yes, welcome to the channel
This is badass man. Taking the time, showing step by step with multi camera action. Hats off to you bro!
Absolutely the best how to wheelie a big bike video out there iv never thought about preloading the front suspension with the back break before… thank you guys for all the rad content!!!
Amazing tutorial
That clutch lesson about not pulling it in all the way is definitely the best bit of Info here when I first started trying to wheelie I'd do burn outs but having the clutch just right before it wants to pull is perfect
?? So when you clutch the bike do you let it all the way out with throttle? Thx
@@wookstanoah8286 when I pull in the clutch I just pull it to were the drive chain is disengaged I don't pull it all the way to the handle bar then after I rev bomb I drop the clutch
I like this see I can wheelie a dirtbike pretty good but I’ve always had problems lifting my r6 up Ima have to try the break check
By far these best how to wheelie video , really easy and Ryan is funny but keeps it 100 :%
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
The commentary is hilarious. I dont think ill be doing any wheelies but video was great
Thank you 🤘🏼🤘🏼
well said about the time you need to wheelie practice, took me 4 months to learn to wheelie, 14 months to drop back, now I'm a bad ass....
That’s how you do it
BRaaap!! Awesome camera placement!! Thanks!
Do that shit like 2000 times! Awesome do fun stuff thanks for the how too.
When I get my clapper!.... I'm putting this on repeat and putting my heart into it! I hope that your homies are doing better!
Hell yes my dude. And They’re tough dudes
@@kruesioriginals that's good man! Prayers to your boys and you and Trent y'all will pull through for sure!
Cool video, new rider here. We did none of that at the new rider class.. So far I've only been able to do the powerwheelies that tractioncontrol keeps down "Fun" but not really a skill to pinit&hold on.I cant wait to give it a go with the clutch-up
I sure will never do a wheelie, but I did learn a new expression watching this video: "Body English". Pretty cool concept! Thanks! :)
OMG first try i got her up a foot! Thank you so much i would’ve been popping the clutch for weeks trying to get her up and your technique worked first try!!!!
Hell yeah dude that’s good to hear I just keep practicing and practicing
Good stuff.... I have to remember to give throttle on the way down to soften the fall/ load on the front end
Most important
Tutorial on the drift would be cool next. Awesome vid man
It’s coming
Love the Life you Live!
Shame this wasn't around when I started. Wouldve saved me countless hours doing it the wrong way. 🤣 💯🤙
You got it down pretty fast though
Sweet I’m gonna try on my v star 1100 this week
You have my complete respect. I am fully amazed that you move that much weight, with Harley's under-powered engines, and then control it while holding on with nothing but your thighs. At 63, my wheelie days are long past but I still had fun on my 1972 Yamaha 100 back in the day. These days I'm happy keeping both wheels on the ground and going in the same direction on my Sportster 1200. All while avoiding the text reading knucklehead cagers. Congratulations on your business. I wish you the best of luck in it and your future endeavors. I've enjoyed your other videos too. Thanks.
thanks for the knowledge hard work pays off
When you’re pressing the break while you’re in a wheelie is it causing you to tilt back more or bring you back to the ground?
How about a sportster set up for wheelies
Good video! I'm too old to start wheelieing my bike. I'm still hurting from a hoverboard crash the other night.
Just got my dyna now I’m back on the 110 👊🤙
Damn great trainer. Kruesi is the real deal
Thanks for the tips man that was awsome cant wait too try it 🤘
Cool vid with great advice, practice. Hope the homies are recovering well.
ID LIKE TO COME OUT N SEE YOUR SHOP AND LEARN ALL I CAN FROM A REAL MAN N PRO , THKU KRUESI,
I see the rear suspension is an important part of this whole system. Most of the really good guys I see are on sportsters or dynas. Can I get my softail to move like this? Do the same techniques and skill apply to softails?
Depends on if it is a twin cam or an M8. Twin cam not gonna happen. Unless you swap the swingarm. M8 they’ll clutch up pretty easy. Not very good at balance point though.
Great tips. Now i need to buy a 110
Oh, I can do that. It`s easy. I can do it in my sleep!
...Because I`m DREAMING!
LOL
You`re awesome!
What are the odds you think I can wheelie my 114 road glide with cams and dyno tuned? I guess I should try the first steps and see if it will even hop
As long as you come down on limiter, not dropping ot hard. Will my stock front notor mount hold up doing this? I do have upgraded front suspension progressive hd fork springs and heavier oil
Do a vid on what it takes to do wheelies on a 110.
It’s coming
This is the best video yet on a how to! My think I can wheelie a dirt bike all day, I’m honestly just scared to fuck up a 18k bike haha! Plus there’s allot more weight!
Can you do a how to no hander coaster video?
No
I dig your bike but I'm pretty sure you bought the battery cover & gas cap at my Dad's yard sale in 1995. Thanks for the tips, I will be practicing. Do you lower rear tire air pressure to help traction ?
Definitely. Depends on the quality of tired but anywhere from 15 to 30 pounds
Very good.
What tire pressure do you run, and Do you change it from drifting to wheelies?
Following
What gear do you prefer starting in on a lowrider with the 117ci? I would assume 2nd? Do you shift at all once it’s in the air?
I used to practice wheelies at a local community college on the weekends. Even had some motorcycle cops stop by a couple of times to stunt on me with their BMWs.
Wish I could wheelie my sporty, it is pushing 100hp. Just need to get taller shocks but looks like my thunderheader exhaust will hit the axle, may have to swap it out too.
Fuck yeah! Sorry to hear about Dave and Billy.
Also can’t wait for the next on a good one!
@@jordanbrackeen9186 thank you and we have like three more coming out this working our way through them. But they already recorded and they are awesome
Dumb question but I’d rather ask. When you’re letting the clutch out are you straight dumping it when you throttle? I know you’re rolling slowly right where it’s kinda slipping then letting out and gassing but I’m assuming you’re dumping it vs just letting it out while hammering throttle? Cuz if you don’t dump the clutch you’ll just burn out or lunge forward right? I’m new at the wheelie thing, hence my question! Lol. Appreciate the content brotha!
What is more expensive, the bikes damage or your body's damage when you go too far back ? Great video !
Just curious, why don’t you have a separate rear brake caliper & handlebar m/c ? Good video 👍
Thanks, great video
🤘🏼🤘🏼
What do you guys do w the handlebar switches? Lights, blinkers , start button etc etc.... deleting them? Or relocating them?
Thankyou. Awesome video
Bagger next ?
man thanks for the video. please make one with 110 and talk about slow left leg down wheelie, and coasting it. alot of poeple say learn with left leg down and we want to see master teaching it💯💯💯
It’s comin
Thanks man this video was perfectly explained...the back break is key man right at balance point I learned this on a Suzuki quad 400 cc decent weight similar balance point from there I was able to wheelie a chain drivin honda shadow 750 with 13 inch sportster rear shocks I got at a swap meet,I'm in the process of setting up a HD superglide rn cant weight to feel this one out
Dude I would love to see somebody wheelie a shadow that would be awesome
@@kruesioriginals Il have to get a go pro and make a video I can go 10 parkingspot lengths probably 70 ft and wined out 1st gear there not pretty but I can do it..I have a different sprocket set up and use the passenger left peg for my left foot and pull with everything I have a little speed bump helps
Hell yeah! Thanks for making this video! I’ve been trying to get to the balance point . This helps
Is a bigger engine helpful or a hinderance?
For Wheelie’s definitely a handicap stock is going to be the easiest at first. Smoothest.
I have a 2021 lowrider s. Basically stock. Back tire is a shinko and well is it still possible to wheelie it?
Thank you God bless
Master Taotao 125cc wheelie one hand, good to go towards 1200 right
Sure I have no idea what that is but rip it
Excellent info...thanks skilled man!
Is there a actual course you put on or when you say you have a program do you mean just the steps you’re explaining in this video???
Just the steps in the video
What year is your bike? Great video man!
02 fxdx
@@kruesioriginals Thanks for the reply man
Any advice for a sporster, or maybe a sportster video?
Great tutorial but what about forward controls bikes also sure mids would make whellies a little easier ..?? ..but not sure I wont mids bc iam its my daily rider also & @ 6-1 - 6-2 w/ boots on @ 190 lbs ...what are ur thoughts on forwards does it make that much of Big of difference ?? my bike is an stage 1 - 2000 - 1200 Hd Sportster & trying to maybe learn whellies @ my age 65 but been riding for most of my life Thanks again
Awesome how to vid mate, chur 🤙. Can you do a rolling burnout how to video, including how to steer them. Haven't found a video yet, with someone explaining how to contol/steer a roller.
Yeah we’re going to kind of put them all together drifting and all that
ordering a roadking clutch now!! gonna be some friction this week lol .. ooooh some brake pads too..
Leeets goooooo
The Step up is a dope seat, but not the only one. Don't forget the predator III. 💯
It’s the only the one
This is awesome!🍻
Question: Looking for that CV carb mod info you do for these stunt builds! You've mentioned it a few times in some of your vids and would love to get that info. Thanks
We’re going to do a video with the parts have been back ordered for so long we haven’t been able to get any. Once we do we’re going to put it all back together and get them back on the website
@@kruesioriginals Sooooo? It's a parts mod you do then? I'll keep an eye out for those.
I ride a FLH Shovelhead... Does this principle still apply? :)
You reccomend an upgraded clutch?
Definitely
www.kruesioriginals.com/products/bdl-kevlar-clutch-extra-plate-kit?_pos=3&_sid=d006f575b&_ss=r
Kruesi with the fire 🔥
Thx for the video !! I would like to know your rear psi ?
Whatever the tire I’m running and whatever the lot I’m riding on needs.
the pre load was the best help for me. I got my bike stage 4 and have noticed anywhere from about 15mph-10 always gets it up. but I still have forward controls so pulling all the way back is sketchy for some reason. I think I just need to go for it and feel it out. I rode dirt bikes my whole life but my dyna is so much heavier lol
Get rid of those forward controls. That shit is dangerous
I get mids got more control but why are forwards so bad. Just out of curiosity, I definitely respect your knowledge
I'm switching to mids this winter. Watching people like C bear stunts do wheelies on a road glide, aren't those forwards or are those the halfway forwards?
Bad idea trying this on my 2016 FXDLS?? I have it all setup, full suspension front and rear, legends 14in. / axeo. Plus everything else basically
I bought a 09 dyna before doing the research. It’s harder but still possible to stunt the 09, right ?
It’ll work for sure
Thanks again kruesi boys. Do you guys rest your heel on the peg for brake control? I'm stabbing the brake and actuating at my knee. Trying to learn and break any bad habits. TC mids fxd. I know I need a 110. Thank you
I honestly don’t know I never thought about where my foot is I just kind of feel it. Probably more in the middle
Hey Ryan.. do I let release the clutch all the way out with heavy throttle at the same time.. Thx
What handle bars are you running i.e. tracker mid, tracker high, or tracker? Thank you for these videos, like your bikes, very good information too!
There’s tracker nothing on my motorcycle. But you can watch the whole building our how to build a Stunt bike video series
You in 1st or 2nd gear when you wheelie?
1st all day
Thank u boss