Is it difficult to do a wheelie on a sport bike because the rear tire is so round?

Question

i keep seeing guys attempt them on u tube, they start to wobble and then there done. wonder if ur better off wearing a flat spot on the tire or something, or a learners wheelie tire with a flat edge, i should pattent that idea

Answer 1

OH- H -NO you gotta have a square tire to do that

Answer 2

huh?

riding a wheelie on a sport bike is easy cause the bike has the quick acceleration power and the lightweight of the bike, plus its balanced better so the weight is nearly equal on the front and the back

Answer 3

yeah, wear flat spots into your round tires to de-round them, that makes them much better

Answer 4

Not too hard to do at all, now if the tire was square the bike would hop around quite abit while riding one and the ride would suck.

If I understand what you are trying to ask the wobble comes from landing with the wheel slightly off to one side or the other, just a small amount off, then you try to fight it rather than let the bike correct itself and they go down.  Somebody told me along time ago that a newer tire was better than an old tire for high speed wheelies, I do not know, wheelies above 100 mph definitely are not my thing, much less riding one out.  Balance point, speed , wind too many things for me to deal with at that type of speed.

Answer 5

Not hard at all.

Try wheeling a Harley Rode Glide!

Answer 6

I think you should go for a pentagonal tire, Its just as good for wheeling as a square tire but with a little smoother ride.

Answer 7

physics dictates that the wheel will stand upright fine no matter the curveage. That is to say if the wheel rotating quickly enough then gyroscopic forces force the wheel in a straight line. subtle shifts of weight determine the direction.

Answer 8

stop thinking, just pop it up!!!

Answer 9

I agree with indianjo you should get a square tire. that will be much better for wheelies and will also help out in braking. a little rough riding though lol

Answer 10

All jokes aside, the shape of the rear tire is better, for people who are really good at it.  By having a curved shape to the tire, they can steer the bike in either direction by transferring their weight to either side.

Answer 11

whudaya stupid? sport bikes wheelie just fine!!!!

Answer 12

I've never seen a tire come in any other shape than round. Maybe you need a square tire to do a wheelie!