Robertfadel

I'm trying to learn how to wheelie on an 02 ZX6R. Does anyone have any tips for a beginner stunter?

eric_24

im first gear run it up to about 8 grand on the tach, shut the throttle, then quicky gun it. It will come up. just close and open the throttle in one quick motion. You can clutch it up in second by going wide open to about 45 mph, tap the clutch when the rpms are at about 12 grand let off the clutch. These tips should get you started, just work on them slowly, move back on the seat and find out what is comfortable for you. Oh you could also go up 2 in the rear, it makes the bike come up alot easier

Robertfadel

Thanks Eric. I'll give it a try. Is there any way I could flip the bike by taking it up to 8000 then bouncing it? What about the last tip? "Oh you could also go up 2 in the rear, it makes the bike come up alot easier" do you mean sit on the passanger seat then bounce it?

FiNNiSH StuNNa

No he means that u get a rear sprocket with two more teeth than in ur stock one

Robertfadel

Got it! Thanks for the help! I'll keep you guys posted.

PavementEater

I remember waaaay back when i first got my 6R. I didn't even think the thing could wheelie.

eric_24

You could loop it in any wheellie if your careless, just take it slow and cover the rear brake. If this is your first time to try wheelies, youll probably get it up about a foot and feel like your gonna loop it. The best thing I did trying to learn was to have a buddy of mine video me. I saw how high I was really going. It felt like I was almost vertical, but I was really about 2 feet off the ground. It just takes patience, and lots of practice. You'll have good wheelie days, where you can do them all day, and bad ones when you cant even get the thing to get airborn. Try sitting in the miidle of your seat and remember to sit up straight, and dont lean forward as the bike comes up. Im still perfecting my wheellies, and am not nearly as profecient as some people here, but just practice some where with alot of space and be safe.

Robertfadel

I'll try it out. Thanks for all of your help!