Wheelie Guides & Build Tips
Guides, drills and build tips to help you learn wheelies safely and get the most out of your machine — written by riders who've been there.
Featured
Wheelie Machine for Kids: Safe Setup for Young Riders
A wheelie machine for kids lets young riders practise wheelies with the bike held in place and safety straps stopping it from going over. It only works safely with an adult supervising every sessio...
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Training
How to Wheelie a Street Bike: A Safe, Step-by-Step Guide
Learning how to wheelie a street bike comes down to first gear, a good body position, a covered rear brake and lots of small, controlled lifts. Because a dropped road bike is expensive, the safest ...
Guides
Wheelie Machine Rental: How to Find One Near You (or Build Your Own)
Looking for a wheelie machine near you? Rentals are usually run by wheelie schools, stunt riders and machine owners who sell sessions. Here's where to look, what to ask before you book, and when it...
buying guide
Wheelie Machine for Sale: Prices, Options and the Cheaper Way (2026)
Looking for a wheelie machine for sale? Commercial wheelie machines can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Here's what you're paying for, what to check before you buy, and how to build one for arou...
guides
Motorcycle Wheelie Simulator: Practise Wheelies Safely at Home
What a motorcycle wheelie simulator is, how it works, what you can practise on one, and why it teaches more than any video game or VR setup.
Training
Wheelie Machine vs Wheelie School: Which Should You Choose?
In the wheelie machine vs wheelie school decision, neither one wins for everybody. A school gives you expert coaching on a set day, often for $300 or more per day depending on the school and region...
Gear
Wheelie Machine for Pit Bike Riders: Setup & Training Guide
Yes — a wheelie machine for pit bike riders works, and a pit bike is one of the easiest bikes there is to learn wheelies on. The adjustable mount and back roller set to a pit bike's short wheelbase...
Training
How to Learn to Wheelie Without Crashing Your Bike
Every rider wants to hold a clean wheelie. Almost nobody wants the loop-outs, bent subframes and ER visits that usually come with learning. The good news: you can skip all of that. Here's how to le...
Gear
Motorcycle Wheelie Trainer: How It Works & Why to Build One
Learning wheelies on the street is the expensive way to do it. A dedicated trainer gives you unlimited reps at the balance point with zero chance of looping out. Here's how one works, what it fits,...
Training
Dirt Bike Wheelie Trainer: The Safe Way to Learn
Dirt bikes are the easiest bikes to learn wheelies on — and the easiest to wreck while you're doing it. A trainer lets you drill the clutch, throttle and rear brake in your garage first, so the tra...
Basics
Wheelie Practice Machine: How to Train Wheelies Properly
Riders who learn wheelies fast aren't braver than everyone else — they just get more reps. A dedicated practice rig lets you rack up those reps in your garage, safely, on your own bike. Here's what...
Gear
Street Bike Wheelie Trainer: Sport Bikes, Nakeds & Harleys
On a dirt bike, a botched wheelie costs you a lever. On a sport bike or a Harley it can cost you fairings, a subframe and a lot more besides. That's exactly why heavier road bikes are where a train...
Build
Wheelie Machine Build: Tools & Materials Checklist
Worried that building a wheelie machine is beyond you? It isn't. With a welder, grinder, drill and hammer, and around $1,500 in materials, depending on your local prices, most riders complete a bui...
Gear
Wheelie Machines for E-Bikes (Surron & Talaria)
Electric bikes like the Surron and Talaria have exploded in popularity — and they're some of the best machines to learn wheelies on. Here's why, and how the wheelie machine adapts to them.
Build
Wheelie Machine Dimensions & Plans Explained
"How big is it? What measurements do I need?" Those are the right questions — a wheelie machine is only as safe and adjustable as its dimensions. Here's what proper plans actually give you.
Basics
What Is a Wheelie Machine and How Does It Work?
A wheelie machine is a training rig that lets you practise lifting and balancing the front wheel of a motorcycle without the risk of looping out. Think of it as a flight simulator for wheelies. Her...
Safety
The Rear Brake: Your #1 Wheelie Safety Tool
If you only master one thing before attempting wheelies, make it the rear brake. It's the control that turns a terrifying loop-out into a non-event. Here's how to use it.
Business
How to Make Money With a Wheelie Machine
A wheelie machine isn't just a training tool — it can be a money-maker. Riders everywhere want a safe way to learn, and they'll happily pay for time on a machine. Here's how to turn yours into income.
Training
How to Wheelie a Dirt Bike: Beginner's Guide
Dirt bikes are forgiving, light and torquey — which makes them a brilliant place to learn wheelies. This beginner guide walks through the technique and the safest way to practise it.
Training
How to Find the Balance Point on a Wheelie
Ask any skilled rider and they'll tell you: wheelies are all about the balance point. Find it and the bike holds itself up. Miss it and you either drop the front or loop out. Here's how to find yours.
Build
How to Build a Wheelie Machine: Step-by-Step
Building a wheelie machine sounds intimidating, but it's really just a sturdy frame, an adjustable bike mount and a few safety parts. Here's the big-picture overview of how it goes together — and h...
Training
How Long Does It Take to Learn to Wheelie?
Everyone wants a timeline. The honest answer: it depends on how you practise. Learn on the street and it can take months (and broken parts). Learn on a machine and the curve collapses to days.
Build
DIY Wheelie Machine vs. Buying One: Real Cost Breakdown
A wheelie machine is one of the best training tools you can own — but commercial rigs are shockingly expensive. Here's an honest cost comparison so you can decide whether to build or buy.
Training
7 Common Wheelie Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
If your wheelies keep dropping after a second or two, you're probably making one of these common mistakes. The fixes are simple — and once you apply them, progress comes fast.
Training
Clutch vs. Power Wheelies: Which to Learn First
There are two main ways to lift the front wheel: a power wheelie and a clutch wheelie. Beginners often wonder which to learn first. Here's the difference and our recommendation.
Gear
Best Bikes for Learning to Wheelie
Some bikes make wheelies easy to learn; others fight you the whole way. If you're choosing a bike to learn on — or wondering if yours is suitable — here's what matters.
Safety
Are Wheelie Machines Safe? What You Need to Know
It's the first question every rider asks: is training on a wheelie machine actually safe? The short answer is yes — far safer than learning on the open road. Here's why, and what makes the difference.
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