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fukinnuts
08-08-2004, 07:13 PM
Just was watching and was wondering why they don't have streetbike freestyle. They got moto freestyle. Maybe some day.

Wheelie
08-08-2004, 10:50 PM
Back flips are almost impossible on a 1000rr. weeeeeeeeeee

Anonymous
08-08-2004, 11:16 PM
I have pondered that very question for months now and I think its because all the technical stuff on the streetbikes is done at slow speeds and therfore is not interesting for long periods of time for most viewers. Not to mention the big air is what I think makes the money and so I think in the end Streetbike freestyle will never see the likes of the X games.......

fukinnuts
08-09-2004, 05:14 PM
I suppose. I'd still watch it though. Just because you don't get air on a streetbike doesn't mean that it's not difficult or dangerous.


Did you see the moto best trick? Fucking insane.

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Anonymous
08-09-2004, 08:00 PM
Dont get me wrong I love streetbike stunting but when you really think about the big dollar stuff and the major corporations that have to back the sport to make it a reality it just wont happen with street bikes....... Another element of the problem is the fact that at least half the stunters I know steal their bikes or do other illegal things to be able to afford the sport not to mention the riders who have bikes that look like shit and or dont try and have a professional presence...... One more problem is all these videos that come out with all the "keepin it underground" bull shit street stunting doesnt cut it. No major corporation will put there name on something that has a negative history... The best example I know of is DM Extreme on Black Sheep Squadron, I like CBO but he represents the type of atitude that keeps this sport out of the mainstream and big dollar sponsors away......

fukinnuts
08-09-2004, 08:32 PM
Your probably right. Once the big corporations get their hands on shit the rules change. All of a sudden the leaches come out of the woodwork and it becomes all about the money.
A big part of stunting is the against the grain attitude and lifestyle. Who knows what lies ahead though.

Truck
08-11-2004, 07:55 PM
Guys its all about supply and demand. If a company can make money off of it they will invest, if they cant then they wont its that simple. 8)