Tom
using the wiimote alone is very difficult. you should just use a gamecube control or a wiimote with a nunchuk. it is much more easier

grandfather raven
"You always have to remember to turn the wheel right when you wanna turn the character left" what? it shouldn't do. are you holding the wheel backwards? anyway, easiest way to control = wiimote+nunchuck. all the joystick goodness of a GCC or Wii Classic, with none of the "letting go of the stick to use the control pad" insanity (for wheelies, stunts, POW defense, etc)