This is from a website I came across a long time ago.  There was tons of 
stuff on it like Stoppies, Low Speed Wheelies, Tank Slappers, Knee Downs etc. 
 I'll see If I can find it agian...would you be interested if I do find it?

High Speed Wheelies

High speed wheelies are achieved either by accelerating through the gears 
from a standing start wheelie or, perhaps more easily, by using an undulation 
in the road surface to loft the front wheel. Everyone has their own local 
favourite place for doing this. Humpback bridges, crests of hills or those 
little ramps on the sides of motorways that say ‘Police vehicles only' are 
all ideal venues for hoisting a monster at speed. Unfortunately, the need for 
stacks of power is inescapable.

A Casal 50 Moped will not be suitable for pulling 80mph-plus wheelies. And 
when all is said and done, if it ain’t over 80mph then it ain’t a high speed 
wheelie.

Wheelies are a bit passé anyway unless they’re extremely fast or extremely 
long.

Just plopping the front wheel in the air momentarily, with maximum stress 
applied to every cycle component and rider alike, is a harrowing thing to 
watch. Much better to lift the front gracefully, maintain it for as far as 
the eye can see and gently return the front wheel to terra firma in one 
smooth action. For this you’ll need to practice, preferably alone and on 
someone else’s bike. Then you’re ready for a high speed wheelie.

Step 1: Make sure handlebar grips are glued on properly and the push-pull 
throttle cables are connected up the right way. if your seat Is held on by 
duct tape or bungee straps forget all about high speed wheelies.

Step 2: Arrange for a friend with a camera to be positioned in the selected 
spot. You can get it right or horribly wrong and it’ll still make a great 
picture. 

Step 3: Arrive at crest (best to check for side roads or parked tractors 
first) and nail the throttle at the point where the front end goes light. 
This will bring it skyward. Keeping it there will depend on your throttle 
control and testicular mass. Beware the crosswind and the strong headwind. 
And Police cars. Wheelying past a Panda car at 90mph will not endear you to 
the occupants even If it does wonders for your credibility rating down the 
local. 

Step 3a: Full rotation. Just before the point of no return is one of the rare 
occasions when utterly cred riders use the rear brake. 

Step 4: Take out a day’s racing licence and go to Knockhill circuit In 
Scotland (0383 723337). That way you’ll be able to practice your 130mph 
wheelies lap after lap without fear of oncoming traffic or the Old Bill.

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