It MAY be able to be done with an aftermarket clutch setup. Even the 800s and 1000s can't do wheelies without replacing the stock clutching.

 

thats not true at all i cant keep my tires on the ground in high or low from a start doing a wheelie is just hitting the gas with a can am

 

Yes

Edit this pic was taken stock

Still does it with outlaw2s and clutch kit easily

Clutching with outlaw2s

 

If I blip the throttle in low range I almost flip over backwards. In high I have to work it a little, but will still pop a nice wheelie.

I am all stock!!!

 

Linux...try on the pavement. You need to hit the throttle all the way, but then back off, then you can ride it.

Be careful it WILL stand up on the back rack.

 

i have a buddy with a 650xmr that asked me the same question. i guess the answer is not all machines are build equally but a clutch kit would definitely fix that.

 

i was talking about the 800 and 1000

 

Stock mine would wheelie no prob in low. Didn't try it in high. Now with a dalton kit and in low if I was to pin the throttle and pull back it would be over. In low with clutch kit I go about half 2/3 throttle with a slight pull back.

 

Damn! I can hammer that thing going up a steep climb with no worries about it flipping back. Forget about getting it up on 2 wheels on flat ground... I wonder if it's because Of my weight. I weigh about 260.

I gotta go on a wheelie diet lmao


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Well I'm 160. Throw some of your weight to the rear and hold on. Lol

 

linuxian

yes I think weight has something to do with it. I have 1000 xt with clutch kit and 27" outlaw radials and I have to work to wheelie, I am also around 260 lbs 6'2"

 

Tho mine is an 11 650 they are basically the same.. Your weight, your body position when trying to wheelie has a lot to do with it, and where im from the ground is super hard pack and traction is minimal... But in low range it can be done

Now that mine is fully clutched it still has trouble getting traction but if I'm in the right area it will stand up


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sit ur butt back a little bit on the seat, hit the throttle quick and let off (low or high) then hammer the throttle and be ready to look at the sky. This method allows the front suspension to compress and then the shocks push back up and help the front end get up in the air. Be careful and have fun!

 

The OP mentioned a XMR, is there a difference in the clutching of an XMR and an XT? Many of those posting that they can wheelie are showing XT models in signature. I have a 2012 800 XMR and I can't the fronts off the ground but I'm a heavy guy also.

 

XMR should be geared lower, if I remember correct. Would make it easier to wheelie. The 800/1000 are in the max chassis so with the added length it does make it a bit more challenging to wheelie. It can be done though.

 

Suspension setup will make a difference also.

 

I go about 230, just get your butt back or shift back when you pull up. I was going to mention suspension too. I did notice that it got a little tougher after the spring lift. On my grizzly it wouldn't wheelie hardly at all with the suspension on max, but on soft or even half it would pop right up.

 

Time for a BBK upgrade?? Might be...


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some of the comments surprise me. My bike with stock tires went fell vertical with my 200 lbs butt sitting normal and my 200lbs buddy on the front rack. now with the bigger tires I need to use a little effort in high but will wheelie all day long in low.

 

That's gonna be true with the 1000xt. But a 650 Xmr is a different beast.


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