Launching

Sethg1981 · 02-12-2012, 12:54 AM

I can launch ish on the dirt but I have never really tried to launch on the street. But I would like to take my bike to the strip sometime and I have no idea how to launch. I kind of try when taking off from a light but I want to learn how to launch properly without looping. I figure there are some guys here that know how to do it right. If you could can you give me some tips. Thank you.

RedStar · 02-12-2012, 08:50 AM

You need to head out to SC! Thats where all the launching action use to take place when I was in town.

And just be careful, here is a clip some guy took on his cellphone at our stunt spot, apparently two guys wanted to drag race, one idiot launched his very mint triumph daytona 675 so bad it flipped on him. Video is shitty but you can see lol. I was actually standing right next to him, so when it all happened, I just giggled and rode away lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibyMbSOFjbY

BuellCru · 02-12-2012, 09:13 AM

SC is shutdown last I heard and we have yet to find a reasonable place to have "fun".

Pimpit · 02-12-2012, 02:44 PM

There its also the street races on the weekends. Not much of a bike turnout last year, but that changes from year to year

Mikey · 02-12-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BuellCru

SC is shutdown last I heard and we have yet to find a reasonable place to have "fun".

Technically no. The nice police officer just told us to take it elsewhere that night. But after a winter for things to cool down we could go back out there.

RedStar · 02-12-2012, 10:10 PM

Whoah, you guys had an actual officer come out there?

BuellCru · 02-12-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Technically no. The nice police officer just told us to take it elsewhere that night. But after a winter for things to cool down we could go back out there.

Very true

Mikey · 02-12-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RedStar

Whoah, you guys had an actual officer come out there?

Oh yeah myself and loop got stone cold busted!! But he let us off with a get the hell outta here and we booked it out.... AC Ice cream sounded good anyways!!

Mikey · 02-12-2012, 10:38 PM

I think this vid needs reposted.... its still one of the coolest shots I got last year. I need to work on getting some new angles and vids.

http://s1201.photobucket.com/albums/...0830203250.mp4

BuellCru · 02-12-2012, 10:45 PM

I'm hoping to buy an hd video camera this season.

Sethg1981 · 02-12-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BuellCru

I'm hoping to buy an hd video camera this season.

I have a nice contour I wanted to bring on the ride but I dont want to post up videos and have somebody get in trouble. I still have the mount on my helmet. A nice hand held would be nice for the stunting and racing stuff

Kyle · 02-12-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BuellCru

I'm hoping to buy an hd video camera this season.

Can't go wrong with a GoPro

Pimpit · 02-13-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sethg1981

I have a nice contour I wanted to bring on the ride but I dont want to post up videos and have somebody get in trouble. I still have the mount on my helmet. A nice hand held would be nice for the stunting and racing stuff

Youtube search brn rides lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O21JCaac5YM

Starts off with the wheelie king (bungeeguy) from :48-2:48 doing one long ass wheelie that looks to be around lucky peak, a little bit of the loop, and some SC.
You only get in to trouble if you get caught. The good thing about wearing gear, is anybody could be behind that helmet lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1F55...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7ZOO...eature=related

around 2 min. mysterious shattering window.

Just a small sample of a quick youtube search. the only time it can be bad is if you have your camera out after something bad, when the man is already there

MissKaos · 02-13-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Technically no. The nice police officer just told us to take it elsewhere that night. But after a winter for things to cool down we could go back out there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

Oh yeah myself and loop got stone cold busted!! But he let us off with a get the hell outta here and we booked it out.... AC Ice cream sounded good anyways!!

I'm still pissed at you guys for harshing my wheelie practice!

I didn't even get an ice cream cone out of the deal!

Liteone · 02-13-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Pimpit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1F55...eature=related

Just a small sample of a quick youtube search. the only time it can be bad is if you have your camera out after something bad, when the man is already there

We need to do another bbq like the one Hoz put together. It's amazing how the bikes have changed since that get together.

Think I only saw two maybe three bikes that look the same, or riders with complete new ones.

Mikey · 02-13-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MissKaos

I'm still pissed at you guys for harshing my wheelie practice!

I didn't even get an ice cream cone out of the deal!

I sorry!!

Note to self.....bring Kerri ice cream in hospital after baby is born!!!

MissKaos · 02-13-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

I sorry!!

Note to self.....bring Kerri ice cream in hospital after baby is born!!!

Oh I'm SOOOO cashing in on that! (chocolate please!)

Pimpit · 02-13-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by liteone

we need to do another bbq like the one hoz put together. It's amazing how the bikes have changed since that get together.

Think i only saw two maybe three bikes that look the same, or riders with complete new ones.

theduckllr · 02-13-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle

Can't go wrong with a GoPro

Wifey just gave me a GoPro HD for my birthday yesterday. I'm stoked.

02-12-2012, 12:54 AM	#1
Sethg1981 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2011 From: Boise Id Posts: 434 I Ride: Over anything in my way.	Launching I can launch ish on the dirt but I have never really tried to launch on the street. But I would like to take my bike to the strip sometime and I have no idea how to launch. I kind of try when taking off from a light but I want to learn how to launch properly without looping. I figure there are some guys here that know how to do it right. If you could can you give me some tips. Thank you.

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02-12-2012, 09:13 AM	#3
BuellCru Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise Posts: 2,751 I Ride: Buell Firebolt XB12R	SC is shutdown last I heard and we have yet to find a reasonable place to have "fun".

02-12-2012, 02:44 PM	#4
Pimpit Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 4,136 I Ride: 06 GSX-R1000, 01 Yammy V-Turd 650, and 1979 Honda CM 185 Twin Star putt putt project	There its also the street races on the weekends. Not much of a bike turnout last year, but that changes from year to year

02-12-2012, 10:10 PM	#6
RedStar Senior Member Joined: Apr 2010 From: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,109 I Ride: 3 Stunt Bikes	Whoah, you guys had an actual officer come out there?

02-12-2012, 10:38 PM	#9
Mikey Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Kuna Posts: 2,246 I Ride: on sidewalks if needed.	I think this vid needs reposted.... its still one of the coolest shots I got last year. I need to work on getting some new angles and vids. http://s1201.photobucket.com/albums/...0830203250.mp4

02-12-2012, 10:45 PM	#10
BuellCru Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise Posts: 2,751 I Ride: Buell Firebolt XB12R	I'm hoping to buy an hd video camera this season.