WHEELIE MACHINES

Wheelie Machine 1.0

Our first machine was the only one in Moscow, so it immediately attracted attention. After a successful test by the professional riders of Stunt Crew, who soon bought it for their riding school, we gave our machine to experts from a motorcycle magazine. The test ride took place at the R1 club. The journalists got so carried away that they burned the clutch, but they were still very impressed.

Wheelie Machine 2.0

Although our first attempt was a success, there is always room for improvement. When building the second machine, we took into account all the drawbacks of the first one:

• We moved the wheels into the body for compactness and looks.
• We made the structure much lighter without losing stiffness and reliability.
• We made some changes to the calculations and upgraded the mechanism.
• We significantly improved the axle mounts for easier and more secure fixing of the motorcycle.
• We improved the airflow system so that it fully imitates the oncoming airflow and does everything it needs to.

The machine exceeded all expectations. A month later, a riding school from Kuban bought it. Here it is:

While using this machine, we found some drawbacks, which we eliminated in the third version.

Wheelie Machine 3.0

We built the third Wheelie Machine to order for a beginner stunt rider from Moscow. Unfortunately, it took longer than planned, as we wanted to make changes and add useful and convenient features.

What has been done:

• We changed the moment of inertia of the wheel, which made the motorcycle behave more realistically in the wheelie.
• We managed to reduce the weight of the machine a bit more.
• We added a stand with a spring mechanism that reduces the load on the motorcycle fork, makes landings softer and makes it easier to pull the motorcycle up to the angle.
• We added a box for parts and tools, so everything you need to set up and run the Wheelie Machine is always at hand.
• We made two adjustment positions for the distance between the wheel mount stands to make it easier to install motorcycles with a wide swingarm axle.
• We used more powerful and efficient fans.

Wheelie Machine 4.0

The fourth machine is mobile, built on two axles. Practice showed that regularly hiring a crane truck to move the Wheelie Machine costs a fortune. Right from the factory, the Wheelie Machine was hitched to a van and set off on a 1,500 km journey. Unfortunately, we didn't manage to take photos of the machine assembled: in the photos, it is folded for transportation.

To make the machine mobile, we had to change and add a lot:

• The machine is mounted on two axles with a load capacity of 750 kg each, with a tow hitch and wiring.
• Four jacks keep the Wheelie Machine from rocking during training: resting on the ground, they fix and stabilize it and let you level it on any surface.
• We made the frame narrower, shorter and lighter.
• The clamping mechanism was upgraded and became more reliable.
• We made changes to the inertia mechanism again, reducing its weight and size.
• We added a compartment for spare parts and tools.
• We adjusted the airflow system and added adjustments.

Wheelie Machine 5.0

The fifth Wheelie Machine is an upgraded version of the fourth one and the second one built on a trailer. Above all, it stands out for its build quality: all units, mechanisms, mounts, machining and painting are done properly. We can safely say that this machine beats its counterparts, including foreign ones, in every respect and is a high-quality, finished product.

The main focus was on quality, but the design changed too:

• The wheel axles were moved closer to the center of gravity for easier transportation and rolling.
• All units that take the main load and wear the most were reinforced.
• We made a system for mounting and storing removable parts for transportation when disassembled.
• There is a large compartment for tools, spare parts and removable elements.
• As usual, we changed the mechanism: now the motorcycle lifts to the angle with the rider sitting on the tank.
• The radiator mounts were improved with adjustments and a quick assembly and disassembly system.
• The quality has improved significantly!

Wheelie Machine 6.0

The aim was to improve the overall quality. We used better hardware and fasteners. Transportation is much more comfortable thanks to a big box under the main platform with mounts for the fans and spare parts.

Lighter, more compact and more comfortable:

• The machine has become much lower and more compact thanks to moving the shaft vertically closer to the wheel axles, which also reduced its weight.
• There is a large trunk with a big side hood that holds all the attachments during transportation: fans, fan stands, the starting stand with a spring, additional equipment and tools.
• A side step makes it easier to move around the machine.
• The fan mounts became more rigid and quick-release.
• A trailer brake is installed, which makes transportation safer and more comfortable and reduces the load on the towing vehicle.

Wheelie Machine 6.1

The last version is basically the same, but it is equipped with more powerful fans and weighs 20 kg less.

All subsequent Wheelie Machines have no fundamental differences, because this design turned out to be optimal in terms of efficiency, reliability and price.

We can make a custom package for the Wheelie Machine: any color, rims, optics, tow hitch. It is also possible to significantly reduce the weight of the machine by replacing the heavy steel covering, side sheets, fan stands, front wheel ramp and loading ramp with similar aluminum parts.