I bought my first bike a few months ago, just for economical purposes I told myself, at the time I just wanted a decent commuting bike to save on gas....that didn't last long. I found myself riding the bike in my free time, every chance I got, out on country roads, around bends, its a rush to say the least. Anyways, I was just wondering if it was possible to do a wheelie on a stock 500R. I don't plan on becoming a hardcore stunt rider or showing off or anything. I just want to experience the feeling of going up on one wheel and I'd rather practice on a nice beginners bike if possible before down the road when I upgrade to a decent 800-900 bike. I've read all about how to do a wheelie with the clutch or just with the throttle, but all of these seem to be in reference to super sports bikes. What would a safe technique be, if any, for the 500R? Thank you.

 

clutching it up would most likley be the only way to do a wheelie on the 500. and welcome to KF

 

alright thanks. its a pleasure to be a part of KF.

 

a stock 500 r will most definetly do a wheelie ethier by clutch kick or supension load and will do it in 1st or 2nd i've had one up in third at 35

 

hmm, think about this. That 500 will do wonders with some setup. Not saying I would give up my other rides for it, just saying.

 

Yeah, I don't know about wheeling on a 500R without using the clutch.