Changing a Tire During a Wheelie? What?

By John Coyle

Deputy Editor

When you have a fast sport bike—and let’s face it, they’re all fast—getting the front end to come up isn’t particularly difficult. And it’s even easier if you’ve got a passenger clinging on for dear life. But changing a tire while the bike is up? That’s completely crazy, even with a chase truck and an obviously experienced tech turning the wrench. The shots of this rider ripping along with no front wheel just blew me away. Don’t try this at home, or at the track, or with professional supervision or anywhere. Jeepers!