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Stand on the ground while squeezing the front brake and pressing down on the handlebars with as much weight as you can. Rev it to 8-10k and "dump" the clutch while at the same time twisting the throttle wide open (see photo above).

There you go; start with the rear wheel on wet asphalt to make it even easier. Have fun wasting your back tire if you choose. You may try it yourself a few times out of ~~curiousity~~, but you'll quickly realize there is no skill involved in a burnout. A trained monkey can learn to do one. Since it is such a easy act anyone can perform, most motorcyclists that see another will ~~quicky~~ lose respect for that individual unless they see a truckload of rear tires behind him with a sign that says "free to use today only".

There you go; start with the rear wheel on wet asphalt to make it even easier. Have fun wasting your back tire if you choose. You may try it yourself a few times out of curiosity, but you'll quickly realize there is no skill involved in a burnout. A trained monkey can learn to do one. Since it is such a easy act anyone can perform, most motorcyclists that see another will quickly lose respect for that individual unless they see a truckload of rear tires behind him with a sign that says "free to use today only".

It's much more rewarding to practice wearing your tires on the sides than in the center.

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 Stand on the ground while squeezing the front brake and pressing down on the handlebars with as much weight as you can. Rev it to 8-10k and "dump" the clutch while at the same time twisting the throttle wide open (see photo above).
-There you go; start with the rear wheel on wet asphalt to make it even easier. Have fun wasting your back tire if you choose. You may try it yourself a few times out of curiousity, but you'll quickly realize there is no skill involved in a burnout. A trained monkey can learn to do one. Since it is such a easy act anyone can perform, most motorcyclists that see another will quicky lose respect for that individual unless they see a truckload of rear tires behind him with a sign that says "free to use today only".
+There you go; start with the rear wheel on wet asphalt to make it even easier. Have fun wasting your back tire if you choose. You may try it yourself a few times out of curiosity, but you'll quickly realize there is no skill involved in a burnout. A trained monkey can learn to do one. Since it is such a easy act anyone can perform, most motorcyclists that see another will quickly lose respect for that individual unless they see a truckload of rear tires behind him with a sign that says "free to use today only".
 It's much more rewarding to practice wearing your tires on the sides than in the center.