How to Wheelie an Electric Bike

Introduction

• Learning to wheelie any electric bike (e-bike) is the goal of this tutorial.
• Details on a $10,000 cash giveaway linked in the video.
• Wheelie techniques for various bikes, including street-legal e-bikes, mini motos, Sur-Rons, and full-sized e-motos.

Safety and Preparation

• Gear Up: Helmet and gloves are essential; full protective gear is recommended.
• Check your brakes: Ensure you can lock the rear wheel with one finger.
• Practice on grass or with a trainer; avoid practicing alone.
• Have a positive attitude: Expect to fall and scratch the bike as part of the learning process.

Basics of Wheeling

• Golden Rule: Always have one finger over the rear brake and repeat “rear brake” as a reminder before each attempt.
• Power Band: Find a balance where it isn’t too hard to pedal but still has torque.

Technique for Wheeling

• Index finger on rear brake (Golden Rule).
• Start pedaling to reach the power band.
• Lean chest over handlebars, then press down on dominant pedal and pull back on the bars.
• Keep head and eyes forward, focusing on the horizon.
• Aim to reach the balance point with the initial pop.

E-Bikes and Different Bikes

• P51 E-Bike: 750-watt motor, thumb throttle, left hand rear brake.

  • Remove rear brake sensor.
  • Use suspension rebound and throttle to achieve balance point.
  • Low-powered bikes require precise balance control but are safer.

• Razer MX500: 11,000 watts, similar to pedal bike wheeling.

  • No regen or engine braking.
  • Hug the bike with legs for control.

• Sur-Ron X: 6 kilowatts, mid-drive motor, left hand rear brake.

  • Adjust regen levels for optimal braking.
  • Reducing lean forward, keeping head and eyes facing forward.

Advanced Techniques

• High-Power Bikes (e.g., 72V Sur-Ron)
  • Requires caution due to high power.
  • Use body weight in addition to throttle for controlled pop.
  • Adjust regen levels for safety.

Common Mistakes

• Looking down instead of at the horizon.
• Leaning forward after popping.
• Not committing fully to the pop.
• Practicing insufficiently.
• Dropping legs instead of using the brake in a fall.
• Not hugging the bike with legs.
• Relying on throttle instead of balance.

Tips and Tricks

• Keep the front wheel spinning to maintain control.
• Super Moto wheels can aid in learning wheelies.
• Start with knobby tires on grass then switch to pavement.
• For high power bikes, always repeat the Golden Rule mantra: "rear brake, rear brake, rear brake."

Conclusion

• Practice is key, and safety measures are a priority.
• Continuous skill development by playing around balance points.
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