Say No to Slow : How to Wheelie an Adventure Bike

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
  • In this free episode of Say No to Slow, eight time New Zealand enduro overall champion and three time Roof of Africa winner Chris Birch explains in detail the four processes to a successful adventure bike wheelie.
    Full series content.saynotoslow.nz/progra...
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    1 : Bike Set-Up
    2 : Body Work
    3 : Motor Control
    4 : All Together
    Production By : Out House / John Colthorpe

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  • @ChrisBirchNZ
    @ChrisBirchNZ  Před 4 lety +141

    It's ready, three hours and 16 episodes of off-road riding skills so you can learn to Say No to Slow! : vimeo.com/ondemand/saynotoslow
    This series takes adventure riders from core techniques like correct standing position and off-road bike set up, all the way through to jumping logs and high-speed slides.
    Along the way, you will learn techniques to become a safe and efficient rider.
    Its $35 US for the whole series and I'm confident you will come out of this Covid madness with some new skills!

    • @dambition7495
      @dambition7495 Před 4 lety

      what helmet are you wearing can you recommend me one like it?

    • @giacomobossa8307
      @giacomobossa8307 Před 4 lety

      Anddddd I bought. You are such a nice guy Chris. Truly happy to pay you back and it's worth every penny.

    • @AndrewBrowner
      @AndrewBrowner Před 3 lety +5

      this could be a 300k sub channel instead of a 32k channel if they were taking all the quality videos and putting them behind a 50$ paywall on vimeo.. would make way more money here on youtube with 10x the audience than from the 1000ppl that might pay that for riding videos.. idk who would with all the great channels already here on youtube for free

    • @janpolacek2977
      @janpolacek2977 Před 3 lety

      Thank you,
      for the videos. 20 years ago, I had serious accident, by backflip. My mistake I know. But maybe another young people will better know how to ride, watching your videos. Well done.

    • @user-zq2qh5mj2g
      @user-zq2qh5mj2g Před 3 lety +1

      Very kind and delicate and elegant

  • @IgorDz
    @IgorDz Před 4 lety +127

    "Practice it until it feels boring" - such a good way to put it!

    • @justinsane7128
      @justinsane7128 Před 2 lety +1

      50 years of wheelies and I just bought a beta 270 LOL, it never gets boring

  • @mithunkartha
    @mithunkartha Před 4 lety +444

    Mate what's the lesson on getting back down eh? I have been wheeleying for the last few hours. Goddammit.

  • @lifeofascrambler
    @lifeofascrambler Před 3 lety +83

    I love it when people know how to break down a serious skill into simple steps. Well done!

  • @george1984
    @george1984 Před rokem +9

    Don't let the insurance company see this video

  • @jimistalione16
    @jimistalione16 Před rokem +4

    "practice it until it feels boring"
    best advice for anything!

  • @RideNWrench
    @RideNWrench Před 4 lety +64

    This is one of the most thorough, specific, detailed, well produced, and clearest tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you, Chris & your team, for putting this out there. I look forward to following all your videos ... maybe they'll tide me over until I can work it out to attend one of your classes! Thanks again!

  • @stevensmith743
    @stevensmith743 Před rokem +20

    Superb instruction! I started riding at 10, and I could wheelie for blocks on my Kawasaki KE 100. Now I'm an old fart and my toy is a bit more expensive (Hypermotard), and I feel a bit less invincible... That said, I've been timidly trying to regain the "feel" to wheelie confidently, and this video is the first I've found that gets the details of the sequence down pat. Thanks!

  • @chrisriddle6982
    @chrisriddle6982 Před 11 měsíci

    This video is wonderful. Thanks Chris 🍻

  • @stephenlumley8989
    @stephenlumley8989 Před 5 lety +208

    "Episode 1. How to wheelie"
    Aaaaaaand subscribed😂😂
    Clear, simple and bound to get me into trouble.
    Looking forward to the next.
    Thanks guys.
    Best of luck.

    • @SuperBardley
      @SuperBardley Před 5 lety +8

      Stephen Lumley LOL, you have that so right!
      This is total winter pornography, can hardly wait to go practice when the wilds are rideable again.

    • @Error-eb9gv
      @Error-eb9gv Před 5 lety +8

      Just got short term disability insurance this year, set and ready to get stupid.

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  Před 4 lety +8

      We are working on the next. Im glad you enjoyed it.

  • @mickwotton4817
    @mickwotton4817 Před 5 lety +6

    Massively helpful! Definitely do a series of this sort of video!

  • @joecaplin1865
    @joecaplin1865 Před 3 lety

    This was so well explained. Thanks!!

  • @marshall9485
    @marshall9485 Před 5 lety

    Yes please do a series, love watching you throw these big bikes around !!

  • @reubenjohnston75
    @reubenjohnston75 Před 5 lety +239

    How about gravel road cornering. Fastest way, safest way, best way to recover from understeer, how to ride the loose edges that we all find sooner or later.

    • @frostyandtheklutz1606
      @frostyandtheklutz1606 Před 5 lety +21

      Reuben Johnston practice
      I find keeping more of my weight over the front tire the best way.
      Then, if you feel you won’t make the corner or just wanna look like a badass put some throttle to it. You’re then using the rear tire to turn into the corner.
      Practice practice practice. Start slowish and work your way up

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  Před 5 lety +40

      For sure!

    • @blacklight4460
      @blacklight4460 Před 5 lety +18

      I second that! Meanwhile...from an old track racer...invest in full protective gear, because you will go down before you get good. GO find a short dirt loop with 3-4 slide-able turns. Then go round and round getting just 0.5% better each time. You'll begin to pitch it in there. Then go the other way around. Best to start with a small dirt bike if you have never slid around on purpose. Good tires will have a gradual breakaway.

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  Před 4 lety +49

      We are on it! We started filming this today.

    • @brandonduvall2030
      @brandonduvall2030 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ChrisBirchNZ any updates yet.... I appreciated your clutch control advice

  • @Trond_Karlsen
    @Trond_Karlsen Před 5 lety +5

    Great vid! Would love to see more tutorials for big bikes!

  • @daxadventure
    @daxadventure Před 2 lety

    Great instruction & awesome video/footage!

  • @accouswk
    @accouswk Před 3 lety

    This is great and so useful. Thanks. Keep them coming please

  • @dpiret
    @dpiret Před 5 lety +28

    Thanks again Chris. Can you make a second one on how to keep, control and end the wheelie on different conditions?

  • @650thumper
    @650thumper Před 5 lety +76

    This is the most detailed instructional video I've seen on this topic. Thank you. I like also that it's geared to the big adventure bikes. Many others are demonstrated on 2 strokes or street bikes.

  • @jorellisip2213
    @jorellisip2213 Před 2 lety

    This is such a nice detailed video. got my sun

  • @alexdesamsonow822
    @alexdesamsonow822 Před rokem

    Outstanding video, I’m hooked! Thank you so much!!!

  • @cirocoelho2482
    @cirocoelho2482 Před 5 lety +9

    Awesome video, Chris. Your a master in executing AND in teaching the how to. I had never seen such precise and detailed instructions on how to wheelie a big adventure bike (or any bike for that matter). Please keep them coming! I would love a video on how to ride fast on dirt, particularly on turns. I do tend to loose trust on the bike and myself as I turn fast offroad. Thank you, thank you!

  • @Neworldisordered
    @Neworldisordered Před 5 lety +3

    Well thought out breakdown of the steps involved in a wheelie.

  • @thyagorodriguesdesouza3356

    Great explanation easy short and deep!

  • @perkalater79
    @perkalater79 Před 3 lety

    Oh man... this is great! Thanks for doing this. Can’t wait to watch more of your content!

  • @lucspook
    @lucspook Před 5 lety +3

    probably one of the best step by step ive seen
    thank you

  • @TheRealDasluft
    @TheRealDasluft Před 5 lety +6

    I am impressed. I never thought it was possible to “teach” how to wheelie but Chris did it in spades.

  • @roberto3262
    @roberto3262 Před 4 lety

    Great video!! Thanks for posting it! 👍😎

  • @philipleroux6790
    @philipleroux6790 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video.Really useful tips.Thank You

  • @shwasywasy
    @shwasywasy Před 5 lety +3

    I was lucky enough to get this lesson in person at a rider training day with him. Was such a good day

  • @grinellsmith
    @grinellsmith Před 5 lety +8

    Loved it! This is a skill I've ridden road for decades but got an adventure bike not long ago and decided to go offroad. I'm just starting to learn the basics, and after watching your vid, I was finally able to get the front wheel in the air! I'm stoked! As for your tutorial series, I'd love that too! I"m a beginner, so just anything you think beginners should know as fundamental skills is gonna help.

  • @doltyable
    @doltyable Před 4 lety

    Excellent tutorial!

  • @salashedi
    @salashedi Před 3 lety

    Excellent ! Thanks for sharing these precious tips !

  • @kallestofeles
    @kallestofeles Před 5 lety +4

    Amazing, the best tutorial on wheelies by far. Thanks and keep it up please!

  • @sergiovasquez2126
    @sergiovasquez2126 Před 5 lety +111

    Thx Chris is amazing video, actually is the best tutorial in CZcams.

  • @marko1314
    @marko1314 Před 2 lety

    Outstanding coaching - Well done

  • @Schlum99
    @Schlum99 Před 4 lety

    Excellent video as always Chris.

  • @benl2681
    @benl2681 Před 4 lety +3

    Now THAT's how videos should be done! Great Job Chris and crew for putting this one together.
    Suggestions for future videos and in line with this one, be it for gravel road techniques, sand, mud hill clims, etc - show what the progression of the rider should look like, from beginner to advanced rider. Cheers!

  • @F4izzle
    @F4izzle Před 5 lety +8

    I’ve been practicing the wheelie for almost 20 years now and it never gets old.

    • @phil22
      @phil22 Před 3 lety

      The same for me but on my bicycle; now I still do it at age 57 on my moutain bike, but I could never fill secure doing it on a motorbike. I tried some at my 20s on a Suzuki GSK 1100, but it was risky for me.

  • @ChrisChurton
    @ChrisChurton Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks Chris - Looking forward to another lesson and one in person again would be great, once I'm ready.

  • @diocarli7636
    @diocarli7636 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

  • @99romm
    @99romm Před 5 lety +4

    Great video. Enjoyed it very much! Would like to see more techniques for large adventure bikes such as riding through sand and snow/ice.
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge skills and experience!

  • @thomasrosenwirth7035
    @thomasrosenwirth7035 Před 5 lety +72

    Great video, congrats!!
    Yes!!! I‘d absolutely love to have an Adventure riding technique series from you Chris!!!
    Some examples I‘d like to improve / hear your opinion & advice:
    - Sand riding
    - Slippery terrain (compact red mud with rain on top)
    - U-turns (slide in and accelerate out)
    - Your toolbox setup
    - Emergency preparation (Spot, first aid kit, etc)
    - Recommended mods on 1090 R and 790 R (ABS dongle, fueling dongle, air intake, Break and clutch levers, handlebar, etc)
    - Riding Gear recommendations (Rider and Luggage)
    - Water crossings (different depths and surfaces)
    Thats what came to my mind for now.
    Cheers!!

  • @chrisreidbr
    @chrisreidbr Před 5 lety

    Awesome way of sharing your knowledge and experience! Loving it, and waiting for the next lesson.

  • @albaig510
    @albaig510 Před 5 lety

    Great video.... Thank you Chris.

  • @adamprentice4097
    @adamprentice4097 Před 5 lety +10

    Hey Chris great vid you really know your stuff and explain well, keep em coming mate👍

  • @Vandalsounds
    @Vandalsounds Před 5 lety +3

    Excellent vid! Made me feel like I can wheelie... even though I don’t have a bike at the moment! 👍😅

  • @parkcitytrainer5541
    @parkcitytrainer5541 Před 5 lety +1

    Love it! always wanted to learn how to do a wheelie, love the details. thank you.

  • @givemeanaxe
    @givemeanaxe Před rokem

    Excellent video. Well done!

  • @dandersonjr
    @dandersonjr Před 5 lety +5

    I've ridden dirt bikes since I was 7 and street bikes since I was 16 and I'm now 55 but until last fall I've never combined the two. What is fairly simple on a dirt is a lot harder on my 1290 SAR so pretty much everything I'm good with even if it seems not important. An example is I had no problem geting on my WR 426 but seemed to struggle on the 1290 until I saw a video where you said to simply turn the handlebars to the right before you swing you're leg over. Amazing on how much easier that made getting on the bike.

  • @aabra6265
    @aabra6265 Před 5 lety +49

    "burrrAH!! burrrAH!! burrrAH!!"
    -Chris Birch, 2019

  • @2wheelAdv
    @2wheelAdv Před 5 lety

    Probably the best instructional video I’ve watched for big bike wheelies! Keep them coming.

  • @mattwest1708
    @mattwest1708 Před 5 lety +1

    Subscribed...! Really looking forward to future videos, thanks Chris

  • @THE-APEX
    @THE-APEX Před 5 lety +3

    Well done. Thanks for sharing. Can I wheelie? Sure. But nowhere near the control that I would like. Your instruction will get me a lot closer to where I want to be

  • @MOTOTREK
    @MOTOTREK Před 5 lety +104

    Excellent video. Well done, Chris!
    I guess we don't have to shoot a Wheelie video now on MOTOTREK :)

    • @johnsandlin7474
      @johnsandlin7474 Před 5 lety +19

      What?? Make the video anyhow. Us pupils out here could always use the best of both worlds. Your channel has made my riding experience so much better. End of trail turns, kickstand pivots and baby heads just to name a few.

    • @GoonDick
      @GoonDick Před 5 lety +9

      Yeah Brett. Don’t think you got out of it! Make a video!!

    • @pass1985
      @pass1985 Před 5 lety +9

      Please do your version too! :) 2 sides of the story!

    • @zzxx33mh
      @zzxx33mh Před 5 lety +1

      😀😁

    • @VipinMishraProject
      @VipinMishraProject Před 5 lety +6

      You don't get off the hook that easy Bret!! Looking forward to your wheelie video! ;-p

  • @dgwaugaman8636
    @dgwaugaman8636 Před 3 lety

    Excellent instruction. Thanks

  • @gypsyjones1722
    @gypsyjones1722 Před rokem

    Well done Sir!

  • @hugostiglitz6914
    @hugostiglitz6914 Před 5 lety +8

    This is really good info, but I see a lot of hospital visits from people who bought their bikes yesterday.
    I learned to wheelie on a bicycle.
    Can wheelie a bicycle for miles.
    Got a motorbike thought it would be easy, several faceplants later realised it's not even remotely the same.
    The one thing of the bicycle wheelie you can carry to a motorbike is using your front wheel to steer when its in the air. I can now wheelie a motorbike as far as I like!

  • @gregpauloutdoors
    @gregpauloutdoors Před 4 lety +40

    Yo! Give us more!

  • @lemo87a
    @lemo87a Před 2 lety

    Great video guys. Clear, concise, great production quality

  • @TheDavidLipschitz
    @TheDavidLipschitz Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Chris.
    Excellent instructional and I hope to see more.

  • @freddewolf8045
    @freddewolf8045 Před 5 lety +3

    Would love to hear your thoughts about transitioning from roads to trails while traveling - how your set up and riding style changes.

  • @BillCairns
    @BillCairns Před 5 lety +5

    Brilliant video Chris....keep them coming (cool for a Broxburn man)..lol...👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 Před 5 lety

    Ultra clear instruction, thanks for posting Chris.

  • @Duck95ish
    @Duck95ish Před 5 lety +2

    Looking forward to trying this on the farm roads home today... Thank you, Chris!

  • @alexyelkov4360
    @alexyelkov4360 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks a lot. Can you make video how to replace backlights blinkers and a rear fender?

  • @ChrisBirchNZ
    @ChrisBirchNZ  Před 4 lety +13

    OK! Its taken us a bit longer but the whole series will be available very very soon!

    • @anomie6788
      @anomie6788 Před 3 lety

      Chris : whats the problem......UH take 22... take 23.... take 24 ... oh fuck it.

    • @takdosabaldan8633
      @takdosabaldan8633 Před 3 lety

      Ok

    • @nihvl
      @nihvl Před 3 lety

      So that was a lie 🗿

  • @AlbertPos1
    @AlbertPos1 Před 5 lety

    Brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @FaTalErrQr
    @FaTalErrQr Před 5 lety

    I love the step by step of this video. Always finding ways to improve.

  • @2002van
    @2002van Před 5 lety +31

    Good way for ktm to move stock of back lights, blinkers, plastics, levers, etc. ;)

    • @i4004
      @i4004 Před 5 lety +4

      Steering Head Bearings? as these are heavy bikes.

    • @o.gumucio2007
      @o.gumucio2007 Před 4 lety +3

      Fences, trees, traficc signs...

  • @scldma114
    @scldma114 Před 5 lety +6

    Thanks Chris, any plan to have courses in europe anytime soon? Meanwhile, if you could go through tips on how to ride a big adv bike in (thick) mud, would be great :)

  • @NishadAbdulkhader
    @NishadAbdulkhader Před 4 lety

    superb lecture in few words ...thanks Chris

  • @johnvoit9629
    @johnvoit9629 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for this lesson. I really appreciate it

  • @ilyafilru
    @ilyafilru Před 5 lety +96

    In other news, crashed adventure bikes insurance claims are unusually high this month.

    • @ChrisBirchNZ
      @ChrisBirchNZ  Před 4 lety +15

      Hopefully not if they watch and listen!

  • @graemesydney38
    @graemesydney38 Před 3 lety +3

    8:33 A heavy dab on the rear brake throws weight on the front to help with the spring back. Ya didn't mention that Chris!

  • @kevinpinto9703
    @kevinpinto9703 Před 2 lety

    Wow!! Simple.. Excited to try and practice

  • @dengised321
    @dengised321 Před 7 měsíci

    Great vid! Thanks.

  • @samoalexD
    @samoalexD Před 5 lety +9

    Do one with jumps. How to jump a big bike, how to set yourself for the jump, stance, movement prior to the jump
    P.S. sorry if double posted

  • @TheBigBraap
    @TheBigBraap Před 5 lety +3

    I'm late to the party....just found you and subbed, great vids👍

  • @Vanguard1987
    @Vanguard1987 Před 5 lety

    Fascinating. Great job!

  • @stephenmclendon8723
    @stephenmclendon8723 Před 4 lety

    Really informative Wheelie video.Thank you!

  • @cputeq007
    @cputeq007 Před 4 lety +5

    So this video inspired me to try this in my back yard with my 2018 AT. Needless to say, I need much, MUCH more practice. I think one problem is that i'm a wimp and used Power Level 3 (the slowest throttle response) and I need to pop it more. Also, coordinating a bounce with a throttle snap is a hell of a lot harder than it sounds. Practice practice practice. I'm glad I have 5 acres of yard to play with and only have to worry about dodging the cacti in my yard :D

    • @JayKay730i
      @JayKay730i Před 4 lety +1

      cputeq007 I also have 2018 ATAS, you need it in P1 mode and the Traction Control off! She comes up nice with some positive control! I’m so glad I didn’t go for DCT like everyone was recommending haha

  • @tiksers
    @tiksers Před 5 lety +5

    "So that's bruuu-rhap, bruuu-rhap, bruuu-rhap." This is gold xD. Really good video. Subscribed :)

  • @didacewilcott6753
    @didacewilcott6753 Před 5 lety

    Great video Chris

  • @tamborvivo
    @tamborvivo Před 5 lety +2

    This is the absolute best description of how to wheelie. Thanks so much Chris!!!

  • @pollepost
    @pollepost Před 5 lety +7

    Oh boy, I have to show this video to my old Honda Transalp 600... Maybe it can give some motivation :D

    • @skozskoz9752
      @skozskoz9752 Před 5 lety

      Your Transalp will need motivation an one or two spare clutch sets. ;-)

    • @jimperry4420
      @jimperry4420 Před 5 lety

      Man do I miss my transalp 600!! Never have been able to find a bike that is a good replacement. Have you?

    • @JayKay730i
      @JayKay730i Před 4 lety

      jim perry CRF1000 Africa Twin Adventure Sports! Although, the new CRF1100 adv actually feels even more like the transalp (a little more cramped in the cockpit than the 1000). The 1100 is a really good bike and feels super light like the transalp and is a fair bit quicker!

  • @kimfucku8074
    @kimfucku8074 Před 5 lety +9

    My first wheelie was next level! My bike flying towards a parked car and me sitting on my butt!
    Say No to Slow!!!

    • @PhilbyFavourites
      @PhilbyFavourites Před 4 lety +1

      Kim Fuck U: you’ve reminded me 45 years ago I did that on a moped and ended up flying towards the side of a bus. The moped had no kill switch and the ignition switch was down on the left hand side panel. Suffice to say I fell off the back and the moped narrowly missed the bus!
      Halcyon days....

  • @svanlinge6917
    @svanlinge6917 Před rokem

    Yes please on the big adv series!!!

  • @Bunnunoox
    @Bunnunoox Před 3 lety

    That was perfect, more of these please.

  • @robertbrown2227
    @robertbrown2227 Před 5 lety +3

    Hello Chris, are you in Off Road mode, or do you have the traction control and ABS turned off?

  • @xaviervidal6025
    @xaviervidal6025 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks Chris !!! Loved it.

  • @rockout1180
    @rockout1180 Před 5 lety

    I really enjoyed that step by step breakdown, thank you.

  • @kicekap
    @kicekap Před 5 lety +4

    Hey Chris you didn't mention about break cover doing wheelie. And in caption from your back I noticed break light flash before you pop up the bike.

    • @joeymorris4863
      @joeymorris4863 Před 4 lety

      Brake light is from applying a bit of front brake to help load up the front suspension prior to releasing the clutch

    • @g18210
      @g18210 Před 6 měsíci

      @@joeymorris4863very complicated with front brake intervention

  • @JesterENTMT
    @JesterENTMT Před 5 lety +533

    Tried it... Neighbor wants a new fence... Who is paying for it? 50/50???🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @jiffjiffernson7292
      @jiffjiffernson7292 Před 5 lety +9

      I didn't see a disclaimer.

    • @jackolbean4765
      @jackolbean4765 Před 5 lety +10

      guess you weren't paying attention to the "open paddock" bit

    • @rockout1180
      @rockout1180 Před 5 lety +13

      Clutch in, clutch in!!! 😂😂😂

    • @topcutguy3248
      @topcutguy3248 Před 4 lety +7

      The Jester gets to pay for his entertainment. Come on, people. Be grown ups in grown up bodies. You break it, you bought it. :-)

    • @bluewanderer9903
      @bluewanderer9903 Před 4 lety +2

      Jester Entertainment lol, well 1:45

  • @jorge3535
    @jorge3535 Před rokem

    The best explications to do a wheelie. Many thanks

  • @JanWagner77
    @JanWagner77 Před 5 lety

    Best wheelie video ever. Thanks for that!

  • @johnnyturbo8460
    @johnnyturbo8460 Před 3 lety +5

    *So you stand up, lean back a little, pull the clutch in, peg the throttle until its bouncing off the rev limiter and quickly dump the clutch...*
    *GOT IT!*

  • @simonecocco5286
    @simonecocco5286 Před 3 lety +4

    Hi. Just One question: First Gear or second Gear? Nice video btw! Greetings from Italy.

  • @geoairday7235
    @geoairday7235 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for an excellent lesson!

  • @advafrica
    @advafrica Před 3 lety

    Best wheelie tutorial I've seen