Duke's Den – My Favorite Wheelie Photos
A dozen pics of my mono-wheeling antics
Those who have read my words over the years understand my love for wheelies. I’ve been doing them on a bicycle since I was a kid, and I’ve been pulling them on motorcycles for decades. The physical sensations and the talent challenges of doing wheelies are simply irresistible to me. While impossible to accurately sum, I must be past the 10,000 mark by now.
It’s been almost two years to the day since we posted a list of my Top 10 Motorcycles For Wheelies article, so I think enough time has passed for me to revisit the topic. The difference here is that the subject is about the pictures of the bikes being wheelied rather than a list of the best motorcycles for doing them.
The lead photo above was shot by Alfonse Palaima, MO’s much-loved and long-serving photographer who has since gone on to other pursuits. It exemplifies several aspects I enjoy about wheelie pics. Check out how Fonzie used a slow enough shutter speed to make the wheel spokes practically invisible, and note how the rider’s posture gives the impression the wheelie occurred without trying. It doesn’t hurt the Monster 1100 is an elementally sexy machine.
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As a boy, I imagined myself one day becoming a stuntman. In a way, I guess it came true. Hope you enjoy the fruits of my labor!
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I'd like to take this moment to give props to Fonzie, the "much-loved and long-serving [MOronic] photographer". The man is a class act, has a heart of gold, and is a talent. What a shot!
I'm late to this thread, but I recently found a video of a young French woman, Sarah Lezito, who displays some expert skill - and aggression.
https://www.youtube.com/wat...