I own a 2003 z400 and I've been trying to wheelie it for a while. Is popping the clutch easier or just punching the throttle.. the front tires go right up when I punch the throttle but my problem is that when I'm in second gear and I pull up I think I am reaching the balance point but when I do reach it I think I am gonna flip over so I let off the gas. Should I grow bigger ***** and go past that balance point or should I do something else??

I also wanted to do slower wheelies just to get the hang of it but in second gear its not really that slow so please post and help me out
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Well, at some point, you're gonna go over. Best thing to do, is find some place with a nice soft landing. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

And just keep practicing.

 

I havent tried to pop the clutch to wheelie but when I pop it do I let go of the gas at the same time I pop the clutch?? also will my bike try to flip over when I pop it??

 

You gotta keep on the gas, otherwise it will just stall.

Possibly, it's just one of those things you gotta practice doing.

Just give it half throttle and pop it, and see how it does. Make your adjustments from there.

You'll get the hang of it quicker than you think.

 

thanks scooter I'm going out to try it out soon and see how I do

 

and what do u have to wory about theres a grab bar on that thing isnt there??????

 

real men don't pop the clutch... ***** to the walls and throttle to the metal just throttle the **** out of it.. and yea it get squirrley just first learning to wheelie... the balancing point makes you **** your pants at first until you get used to it.... but screw it and do it whats the worst that can happen

 

practice on sand first. I never have to use the clutch to wheelie unless i'm doing a highchair(feet over the bars sittin on the gas tank). Do 2nd or 3rd gear wheelies and practice keeping it up in one position. It will get easier with time and you'll know exactly where the sweet spot is. You shouldnt have to use the clutch to pull it up in 1st-4th gear. Its probably easier to start doing it with one foot on the grab bar and pull it up and see where it balances and how far back you can go. the reason i say to try it on sand is because if you do hit the grab bar it will dig but not get held up on anything. And if you do fall off it shouldnt cut the hell out of you.

 

I never pop the clutch either , i just give it the throttle and yank on it , i can ride a wheelie prety far but my heavy ds doesnt like to get up to the balance point to well , any tips on helping me get it their faster ? thanks

 

can I do wheelies in first?? I have been putting my foot on the grab bar and giving it some throttle in first gear and it will go right up but I cant hold the wheelie that long

also I have a problem the 2003 z400s grab bars are mounted on the frame so I cant buy a new grab bar..has anyone tried something that works if u can an 03 also?