[Energydrinkvape]

I have the 2019. With TC off, it power wheelies pretty easily in 1st. I'm struggling with clutch ups in 2nd. Any advice? It seems like the new gens are lower on power, at least stock, and higher in weight. I know its not a good wheelie bike, but learning how to do baby wheelies on this bike seems like a better idea than the one I had before,, where i just buy a mid 2000s supersport to do stupid stunts on. FYI I've never learned how to do them on other bikes or dirt bikes.

 

[Mark59]

Probably best not to wheelie it, one uh ho and you do a lot of damage, around here the cops charge you with wreckless driving if they catch you,

 

[57x]

The forks are quite lightweight with the 41mm stations on a heavy bike. I wouldn't take the risk. Get a beat up CBR600RR for those antics. They are cheap and easy to find.

 

[cudabob496]

RIP 2020

Found this on FB. The guy won't go into detail about what happened but according to some posters he is known for posting videos of his wheelies. Anyway, it was a 2020 and he seems to have only suffered a broken wrist. He was wearing his gear. Stay safe.

www.kawasakininja1000.com

 

[Energydrinkvape]

The forks are quite lightweight with the 41mm stations on a heavy bike. I wouldn't take the risk. Get a beat up CBR600RR for those antics. They are cheap and easy to find.

Lol. Nearby theres an '05 CBR600 w/11k miles, mostly stock, $4500 OBO. Good deal? There's also a K3 GSXR 600 w/28k miles for $4k at a nearby dealership.

 

[Chowda]

There's a guy that goes by 'SALTxTHExWOUND' on youtube that rode an N1k for a long time. He has a lot of videos of himself riding wheelies on it and instructional videos explaining how to do wheelies on it.

 

[cudabob496]

To be old and wise, one must first be young and stupid.

 

[rcannon409]

You have talked about other bikes. What about a drz 400 to learn on?

If you get a nice, used one you wont lose any money on it and youl find this wheelie thing is about 10,000 times easier to learn.

 

[Energydrinkvape]

You have talked about other bikes. What about a drz 400 to learn on?

If you get a nice, used one you wont lose any money on it and youl find this wheelie thing is about 10,000 times easier to learn.

I have been eyeing getting one. Sadly there aren't many used on sale, and they are pretty pricey new, despite the fact they have minimal technology. I am looking at the KLX300 and the KLX300SM as well,, since they're under $6k have fuel injection.
Would you recommend a dual sport or supermoto? I live in an area with minimal offroad options.

 

[rcannon409]

If I were forced to ride a klx 300, it would be by force, and I would want the version that could go offroad, even if it's only a small amount.

The 250/300 class is difficult. All the power of a small, light weight 200 with the size and weight of a 400/500 bike. I would wait and see if Kawasaki releases somethi more serious.

 

[Ungarisch]

I agree with the above sentiments, the Ninja 1000 is a terrible bike to learn to wheelie on. If you slam all 240 pounds of her down on her dinky 41mm forks, as you inevitably will if you are just learning, it's going to eventually end bad for the poor bike and likely for you as well.

The best bikes to learn on are the supermotos. They pretty much all have squishy 50mm forks, are super light weight, and have the low end grunt of a thumper to make clutch ups super easy in most gears. Plus if you chuck it down the road, you can still pick it up and ride it home, which you certainly will not do with a Ninja after a loop-d-loop. Another great bike to learn on, and what most people learn on nowadays is a Grom or Z125pro.

 

[MegaSeth]

Surprised noone mentioned the electronic intervention. On my 2015, sometimes I get lucky and bring it up smooth for a long wheelie, but if I clutch it a bit harder, the bike shuts it down abruptly. Also I can't do burnouts for the same reason. I'm not sure my TC can be fully disabled. Anyone have input on this?

 

[OCL]

My 2012 with zero electronics will easily bring it up with a pop the clutch thing in 2nd. I like to occasionally do those little ones he was doing on the video. Just short ones like at are fun and safe.

Energydrinkvap, the DRZ400SM are great SM bikes. Yeah wheelie all day without worrying about busting a fork seal. I've done the quick pop up wheelies on my DR650 in 1st. It's fun. With 10 inches of wheel travel the front comes down like a leaf. The DRZ400SM I believe has 9 inches of wheel travel. I wouldn't discount the newer 300's. either. The KLX300SM seems like a good deal and looks fun as hell. It will do highway if you don't mind revving the engine high. But their super lightweight makes them a blast to ride.

 

[FastNinja]

TC can be turned off, but the bike has to be in Neutral. You will have to make this change every time the bike is turned off. It defaults to TC being on. At least on my 2014.

 

[freeultravision]

There's a guy that goes by 'SALTxTHExWOUND' on youtube that rode an N1k for a long time. He has a lot of videos of himself riding wheelies on it and instructional videos explaining how to do wheelies on it.

Thanks for that tip on the seat positioning! Imma try to even push all the way back against it next time i ride! I never wiggled back that far! Stupid challenge for someone who has never done a wheelie and is likely gonna learn on the ninja z1000sx 😆😂🤣

 

[Energydrinkvape]

Thanks for that tip on the seat positioning! Imma try to even push all the way back against it next time i ride! I never wiggled back that far! Stupid challenge for someone who has never done a wheelie and is likely gonna learn on the ninja z1000sx 😆😂🤣

If I ever learn how to wheelie it's going to be on a Grom with wheelie bar

 

[N1KLife]

I could wheelie my DT175 reasonably well in the early 80's. but sadly never attained vertical balance point with any real confidence, just brief power ups, and my LC 350 was fairly good to pop the occasional 45/60 degree wheelie here and there under power , sadly attempting the same on my Honda Blackbird around 96-97 went kind of okay the first few times but then dreary eyed and on my way to work one morning i overcooked it bigtime, and unexpectedly got a touch beyond vertical and in my inexperienced panic i stomped the rear brake resulting in a overly harsh landing and the fuel tank smashed my man bits enough to give me blueballs for a day or two.

Since then I'm just happy to leave the mono wheels to the younger and more experienced / confident nothing to lose riders.

I did turn off the traction control on my N1K after a month or two to see if it popped up in 1st and 2nd under power out of curiosity, and it did so without too much effort but the head shakes on the way back down kind of put me off of that, as self preservation overrode any dreams of wheelie king greatness.
Too old for that **** now.

Gotta admit i am somewhat envious of riders that can maintain a wheelie for as long as they choose, but i think i'm well past that now.
I can't really afford to be spending a few nights in the local hospital if **** goes wrong.