How to Do a Basic Wheelie on a Motorcycle

Wheelies can be fun, but make sure you do them safely and in a place where they're legal. First and foremost, you do wheelies by the feel and sound of the engine, not by what the tachometer says. Everyone has different power and sprocket setups, plus you don't need to be looking at your tach. Pay attention to the road.


First step is a basic "roll on power wheelie". Basically you need a bike with enough power to raise the front wheel off the ground with simple acceleration. You need to get comfortable with the front end getting "light". Most stock bikes won't be able to do this without some modification. You can also try getting the bike up to a good speed in first gear(around 10-20 kph), once you reach the powerband (where the engine starts to go faster with little throttle) let off just a little, then give it a lot of gas. Not so much gas that you flip over, but a good amount. You'll notice the front end pick up, and if you let off the gas, it goes back down. More gas after the powerband will get it up higher. If you don't have a stabilizer, this would be the ideal time to get one. Trying to lift the bike off the ground and then comming back down suddenly will cause the front tire to shake. If you don't land almost perfectly straight, you will do a highside (flip off the bike over the front). You will be hurting and so will your bike. Once you get comfortable with the front end getting light, try to carry the wheelie further each time. After you are comfortable with this move on to the next step, which is slipping the clutch.


Roll at about 10-20 kph in first gear on


Pull in the clutch and rev the motor a little, then slip the clutch. Do this a few times with a little more gas each time until you start to feel comfortable with how high the front end is coming up. The front end will come up quicker than a power wheelie, so be prepared.


Once you are comfortable getting the front up a little, it's time to worry about throttle and brake control. Use the throttle to maintain the height of the wheelie and the back brake to keep from looping the bike. Chopping the throttle while in first will almost always bring you back over, but you will most likely slam the front pretty hard.


If you get good enough at the brake control, you can ride a wheelie in first until the motor blows, in theory. But at first you will probably just run through your rpm range and drop the front down. This is when you need to shift to second. It's a clutchless shift, at the peak of the wheelie when you have about 3k rpms left before redline. Let the front come down just a bit and simultaneously shift to second.


Once you get in the second gear, pull the accelerator so as not to let the bike go down due to inertia, and find a balance point upon which your bike is steady in the air on the front wheel. Balance point can be found by leaning on the rear side of the bike, so that centre of gravity of the whole system (you and bike) is in the centre, and you can roll on long. But take care as not to shift the body position on the back side, as you will be likely to fall in that case, and keep your rear brake ready for any such situation.


Tips

• Body position is very important. Beginners may be uncomfortable and hug the tank with their knees to help hold on, but ideally sliding back against the rear seat is the best place.
• On powerful street bikes, as soon as you shift to second the front end will pull up a little so keep the rear brake covered.
• If you have never done a clutchless shift, practice on two wheels first. Get your rpm's up fairly high, back off the throttle just a bit and shift firmly so you don't hit neutral.
• Stand up wheelies, either both feet on the back pegs or just the left foot on the back peg can make it much easier to balance a wheelie.
• Practicing on a pushbike will help get the feel for the balance point and rear brake control. The feeling of looping and the balance point is very similar. Once you master this skill transferring it to a motorbike is easier.

Warnings

• Wheelies are dangerous, even when done by professionals.
• Wear protective gear and practice on a small dirt bike such as a 100cc-150cc. These smaller bikes can help tremendously with learning brake control which will prevent you from looping a motorcycle.
• Do not think you can learn to ride wheelies in a day. Even practicing every day will take you a few weeks to get comfortable. Most of the pros you see in videos or doing shows have been doing it for many years. So don't get afraid, go on.

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird

Royal Enfield Thunderbird is a powerful bike which ensures comfortable ride for its riders. Equipped with plenty of modern technology, it is a modern motorcycle which maintains the legacy of Bullet. All Thunderbird enthusiasts love to have smooth and reliable rides of Thunderbird. The bike has one won the Best Cruiser Award from BBC Wheels

Looks and Styling
Loads of chrome has been used to style Thunderbird. Weld lines have become cleaner in Thunderbird, cumbersome fuel tank extensions are absent and there is minimal graphic display. The color has become more attractive with strong vibrant shades. Display panel hides the lights when they are off, making it cool.

Control and Comfort
Front suspension of the two-wheeler employs hydraulically damped telescopic forks. the rear suspension is outfitted with a short swing arm with five way adjustable shock absorbers. The one-piece stepped seat ensures adequate comfort and a firm cushioned backrest makes it better for the pillion rider. The bike is equipped with digital TCI (Transistor Coil Ignition) and it shows on performance. It has telescopic front suspension with hydraulic damping. Rear suspension has swing arm with gas shock absorbers. However, neutral-finder, which is a common feature in Bullet bikes, is missing.

This is the first Royal Enfield motorcycle to come equipped with a front disc brake.. It is also the first Enfield bike to use Digital CDI ignition and sport a production 5-speed gearbox.

Engine
The grand two-wheeler is equipped with single cylinder, 4 stroke 350cc engine that churns out a peak power of 18 bhp @ 5500 rpm. The engine has a constant vacuum carburetor which assists combustion and improves initial pick-up. The CDI ignition system of Royal Enfield Thunderbird takes care of cold start problems. It has optional disc brakes and self-start. The bike gives the mileage of approximate 40km/litre. This is due to lighter aluminum alloy which is used to make this motorcycle.

Engine
Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air Cooled
Displacement	346 cc
Bore x Stroke	70 mm x 90 mm
Max. Power	18 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max. Torque	27.5 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed (left foot gear shift)
Ignition	Digital TCI
Carburetor	Constant Vaccum (CV)
Starting	Electric Start - Optional
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	140 mm
Width	750 mm
Wheel Base	1370 mm
Length	2120 mm
Height	1080 mm
Tyres
Front	3.25 x 19 6/4 PR
Rear	3.50 x 19 6/4 PR
Electricals
System, Head Lamp	12V, 35 / 35 W
Brakes
Front	Drum 7" Dia. Twin lead / Disc Brake 280 mm - Optional
Rear	Drum 6" Dia. Single lead
Speed
Max. Speed	110 kmph
Suspension
Front	Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping
Rear	Swing Arm with Adjustable and gas filled shock absorbers

Royal Enfield Bikes

Royal Enfield are the makers of famous Bullet brand in India. Established in 1955, Royal Enfield is among the oldest bike companies. Although the company is known for manufacturing motorcycles, it also produces bicycle, stationary engines, lawnmowers and rifles. Royal Enfield has its headquarters at Chennai in India. Bullet bikes are famous for their power, stability and rugged looks.

Royal Enfield Models

• Thunderbird
• Bullet 350
• Bullet Machismo 500
• Bullet Electra 5S

About the Company
Royal Enfield was a brand of the Enfield Cycle Company, a British manufacturing firm. It started in India for the Indian Army 350cc bikes were imported in kits from the UK and assembled in Chennai. After a few years, the company started producing the 500cc Bullet. Thanks to its qualities, Bullet became popular in India.

Bullet became known for sheer power, matchless stability, and rugged looks. It looked tailor-made for Indian roads. Motorcyclists in the country dreamt to drive it. It was particularly a favorite of the Army and Police personnel. 

In 1990, Royal Enfield ventured into collaboration with the Eicher Group, a leading automotive group in India, in 1990, and merged with it in 1994. Apart from bikes, Eicher Group is involved in the production and sales of Tractors, Commercial Vehicles, and Automotive Gears.

Royal Enfield made continuously incorporating new technology and systems in its bikes. In 1996, when the Government of India imposed stringent norms for emission, Royal Enfield was the first motorcycle manufacturer to comply. It was among the few companies in India to obtain the WVTA (Whole Vehicle Type Approval) for meeting the European Community norms. Today, Royal Enfield is considered the oldest motorcycle model in the world still in production and Bullet is the longest production run model.

Royal Enfield Bullet 350

One can be a part of classical prominence by having a ride on Royal Enfield Bullet 350, a macho bike which is stylish as well. The brawny is laden with plenty of attention grabbing features like traditional designing, astonishing power of 18 bhp from air cooled, 4 stroke engine, large wheels, and better sitting for superior riding. 

Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is a classic bike having vintage styling and striking. It is an environmentally friendly bike with lower emissions and increased fuel economy. The bike has hand-painted pin stripes, a 5-speed transmission, 7” double leading shoe front brake and dual seat further distinguish this model. 

Royal Enfield Bullet Electra Bike

Any biker who is passionate for speed, power and performance would love to ride Bullet Electra. The bike comes with generous power output, great stability and control with comfortable riding experience. 

Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 5S

Royal Enfield Bullet Electra is a burly vehicle. A new version of Bullet Electra, it flaunts great looks with a teardrop fuel tank that can store 14.4 liters of fuel. The clunky lid adds style to the bike. The steely body with some pretty colors adds some nice contrast to Electra. 

Royal Enfield Bullet Machismo

Like all bullets, Machismo 500 too has muscular designing which, assisted by cutting-edge technology, makes a grand-looking bike. The heavy bike makes the heads turn when it moves on roads. With its huge pulling power, it can even climb sharp ascents on rough terrain with ease. 

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Bike

Royal Enfield Thunderbird is a powerful bike which ensures comfortable ride for its riders. Equipped with plenty of modern technology, it is a modern motorcycle which maintains the legacy of Bullet. All Thunderbird enthusiasts love to have smooth and reliable rides of Thunderbird.

Imported Bikes in India

Imported super bikes have a cult status among Indian bike aficionados. Cash-rich, style-savvy Indian youth never mind exorbitant pricing of the high-performance superbikes like Suzuki Hayabusa and Kawasaki Ninja. These awesome machines ply on the Indian roads enthralling motorbike enthusiasts. As the home-grown automobile manufacturers are yet to come up with genuine high-speed superbikes, these are imported from other countries.

It is a common question why Indian manufacturers don’t make superbikes. The is that the common Indian bike rider is a commuter and not an enthusiast and that is precisely what Indian bike manufacturers cater to (the sub 150 cc segment having the highest volumes). Of course any manufacturer would make what is in demand. So when it came to ultra performance superbikes, they had to be imported.

Indian Government had put restrictions on import of more powerful bikes. However, these were eased in the EXIM Policy 2001.

Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa
Suzuki Hayabusa is among the most popular sports motorcycles ever produced. Since its inception the Suzuki Hayabusa was widely regarded as the fastest bike in production in the world until major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers voluntarily imposed speed regulators in their bikes under pressure from European governments.

Yamaha YZF R1
Yamaha YZF-R1, incepted in 1998, is a sports bike produced by Yamaha Motor Company. The bike successfully puts together the awesome power of the true liter class (1,000cc) with the lightweight and responsiveness of a 600-class chassis. The bike enthralls the young guys, who go for style and speed.

Kawasaki ZX12R Ninja
ZX12R was the flagship sports bike of Kawasaki Motorcycles, before the introduction of the ZX-14 (ZZR1400). With the Kawasaki ZX12R Ninja, Kawasaki threw its gauntlet into the high-performance sportbike war raging among the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers. In 2001, all Japanese bike manufacturers reached an agreement regarding top speed of their bikes, which was set to 300 km/h.

Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
CBR1100XX Blackbird, launched in 1996, was the world's fastest production motorcycle at the time. The Blackbird cultivated reputation as a powerful, fast, and reliable sports motorcycle. Although its status of the fastest bike was taken by Suzuki Hayabusa, its production continued and was halted only in late 2007.

Importing Bikes in India
Bike enthusiasts from different corners of India have been importing high-performance bikes to satiate their zeal for high-speed biking. Notwithstanding their astronomical price tags, these cult machines do have a fair number of admirers in India.

Bike Modification India

Buying power of the Indians has increased manifold in the last decade or two, pushing bike manufacturers to launch new products as unprecedented pace. Bike enthusiasts, who have enough currency in their pockets, go for their fancied products, while those who have enough time and patience, but not money, try to get their bikes modified to make them look or perform like models of their choice.

Imitation of Super-bikes
As a matter of fact, most modified bikes are imitations of super-bikes. It is the psyche of every young to draw attention of the people, while riding super-bikes. However, with their price spanning several lakhs, it is not possible for every young to buy them. So they go for another option. They get a cheaper bike modified into a super-bike. Influences from entertainment industry and motor sports also play a role in fuelling the modifying tendency.

Types of Modifications
Bikes could be modified in two ways: Performance wise or Looks wise. You could go for the both too. Looks modification could give you the satisfaction of riding a super bike. However, performance modification in no way guarantees that your bike would not perform like the bike of your dreams.

Modification Kits
Today, modification kits are available for each and every part of bikes. You can get body parts altered or replaced with new moulded ones. If you are creative enough, you could think out your own design and ask companies to execute your ideas on your bike. Most body works are done using fiberglass reinforced plastic which offers one the quality of parts, perfect finish and a glazing surface. Looks-oriented modification kits include clip on handlebars, stylish graphics and stickers, mag-alloy wheels, rear view mirrors, tuned exhaust silencer, specially designed seats etc. You could also get fitted modified mudguards or petrol tanks on your bikes.

Most bike enthusiasts go for common modifications like removing the saree guard, rear view mirrors, changing the handle bar, increasing the size of the rear tyre, using alloy wheels and changing shock absorbers etc. Some go for an entire body alteration while retaining the engine. Some get the sound modified. A diffuser gives the base sound of a Harley Davidson while chambers endow the effect of dirt bikes and race bikes. An exhaust gives the effect of a powerful bike.

Who to Approach
We would advise you to approach any experienced bike modifier rather than a simple mechanic. It is a job to be done by specialists. So you better leave it to a specialist. Do proper consideration before deciding on a modifier.

Effects of Modifications
You must keep in mind that modification does not change a cheaper bike to super bike. It just fakes the physical appearance. So even if you get a bike resemble a highly superior bike, you must be aware of the limitations of the basic model. Performance modifications do increase the efficiency of the bike, to a limited extent. Body modification usually decreases mileage and performance, for the basic engine is not toned to those accoutrements.

Word of Caution
Whenever you go for getting your machine remodeled, its market value decreases. Bike manufacturers too give the warning that even minute alterations on the bike affect its performance.

Bike Modifiers in Delhi
Here is a list of bike modifiers in Delhi. However, you should keep in mind that the list is neither complete nor recommended by us. It is a random list just to help you if that is what you are searching for.

• Ultimate Bike, 41, Ashoka Park, Main Rohtak Road, Bank of Baroda Building (Rampura), New Delhi-110035
• Kaulson Overseas Pvt. Ltd., 7/58, South Patel Nagar, New Delhi - 110 001
• DC Design, Okhla
• Lalli Singh’s, near the Karol Bagh post office
• Modvike, Kirti Nagar
• Saboo Senny Bike Care, Kalkaji
• Western Fabrications Works, Mayapuri
• Nanna Motors, Wazirabad

Bike Maintenance Tips

• Regularly check tyre condition and air pressure. Optimum air pressure in the tyres of the bike is important for maximum road grip, stability, riding comfort and longevity of the tyres.
• While under-inflated tyres wear unevenly, adversely affect handling, and more likely to fail from being overheated, over inflated tyres make the motorcycle ride more harshly, and more prone to damage from surface hazards, and wear unevenly.
• Check your tyres for cuts and scrapes on your tires, which could cause a blowout. Also check the tyre treads once a week and have the wheels balanced and the alignment checked if the wear is uneven.
• Engine oil plays an important role in ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of the bike and maintaining a correct engine oil level is important. Check engine oil level each day before operating the two–wheeler. Oil level should be between upper and lower marks. Top up engine oil if required. Check for oil leakage.
• Clean the two-wheeler body surface regularly to maintain the surface finish. Before cleaning the motorcycle, ensure that the ignition switch unit, H.T. Coil and silencer are covered using plastic sheets.
• Clean the motorcycle using low-pressure water. All painted surfaces should be washed only with water, as kerosene or detergent will damage the paint.
• The motorcycle battery needs periodical maintenance to ensure a long and trouble free life. Check the electrolyte level against the top and bottom markings on the battery shell. Always top up with distilled water whenever required.
• Check for any leakage from battery. It should be clean and free from any leakages. In case of non-use of motorcycle, battery should be kept fully charged and electrolyte level should be at Top mark.
• Clean spark plug regularly. Every 750 km for two-stroke bike and every 1,500 km for four-stroke bike. Clean spark points (electrodes) with emery paper.
• Keep carburettor clean. Every 1500 km, clean out the carburettor float chamber and other parts. Clean jets by forcing compressed air through them.
• Keep both brakes properly spaced. Keeping them too tight (too urgent), or too loose (too late) is dangerous. Brakes should be tightened as per the rider’s personal style and requirement.
• Check cables regularly for kinks, bends and frayed ends. Especially check ends. If one or more strands appear broken, replace immediately.
• Always ensure that the tax is paid and Insurance cover (Insurance policy) is within validity period. Keep Tax Receipt and Insurance policy at home and keep xerox copy in bike.