I use the clutch, seems to make it easier on the scooter. However, it's best to leave the clutch alone until you can get it up and get comfy on throttle alone. Wheelies are like crack, addictive as hell. So don't start if you don't want to get hooked.(rocktober @ Dec. 20 2006,13:37) do you use the clutch all all with first gear wheelies or is it all in the throttle, i can get it to hop at times in first gear with the throttle only, but iam afriad i'll flip it over with too much throttle, most of my wheelies are by accident......he he he