Super pocket bikes are extremely popular among racing fanatics. These bikes are known to be larger and heavier than mini pocket bikes. Super pocket bikes look a lot like motorcycles except for the fact that they are much smaller. They have larger engines and possess greater capacity, but theme mini-bikes have lower maximum speed. These bikes may own complete head and tail lights, complete suspension system, a horn, hydraulic brake system, padded seating and electric starters. They are faster bikes in straight lines than standard bikes for the reason that they involve the use of displacement engines and 4 speed transmissions.

Super pocket bikes are not advisable to use on regular highways or streets because they are not safe in these areas. These bikes are highly safe to use, but wearing protective gear is still necessary. One important gear is the helmet. Always put in mind that the major key to minimizing injury is safety and understand the importance of knowing the possible dangers and risks involved with operating mini-bikes in general. Though pocket-bikes can be amusing and exciting to use, definitely ride these bikes cautiously because they are fast and dangerous – specially if you are not aware of what you are doing.

You can buy super pocket bikes at deeply discounted rates these days. A cheap bike may have less features and perhaps lower top speed and strength, but it is still a great bike to begin with. You can actually check online to look for a discounted rate on one of these minibikes. Discount rates are often offered to bring customers in. While most of these bikes are expensive, it is possible to come across a great deal through local dealers, maybe even acquiring a slightly used model may work for you.

When you are planning to have a pocket bike, may it be a super pocket bike, a dirt pocket bike, a fast pocket bike, or any bike of this kind, just make sure to consider some safety measures before you plan to venture with speed. When using these bikes, look for clear open areas having less chance of injuries or risks. Overcrowded areas are definitely not preferable for these bike types.

An ideal gift for racing fanatics is the super pocket bike. These amazing bikes are extremely fast that let the rider to encounter sense of excitement, adventure and speed. Before you plan to buy, first, gather some information about the model you desire to purchase!

Pocket bikes seem like a crazy kind of transport. Flying down the highway at speeds of up to and over 40 miles an hour when you are no more than 4 inches off the ground and with your knees tucked behind your ears, does not seem like everybody’s idea of a good way to get around town. But for those who enjoy them, they are the only way to fly. They have really taken off recently, with loads of different models on the market. Even though they only make around 10 hp, with a minimum amount of weight and maximum aerodynamics, so long as the rider hasn’t been eating too many burgers, they can still zoom around at a good enough speed for most people.

But although there are some very high quality pocket bikes around, there are also some real duds. The early Chinese models spring to mind, although they are better now than they used to be. But still, if you’re thinking of buying, it is well worth looking through some pocket bike reviews to make sure that the model you choose is one of the best. There are plenty of pocket bike reviews, both online and in magazines that can help you make the right choice and avoid some of the not so good bikes that are still being sold.

Of course some of the pocket bike reviews are better than others, but a quick flick through the magazine racks should find you some good ones. It is well worth looking through the reviews before you buy, as a little time spent doing some research can pay real dividends afterwards. There are some good comparisons of the different engines available and of the bikes usability, which is of course, a key point when you’re that close to the ground.

If you can’t find anything good in the magazines about the bike you looking for, then it is well worth having search online. There are several good sites and some great forums as well and you can find good pocket bike reviews in most of them. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, then just put a question on one of the pocket bike forums. That way hopefully somebody who is that owned one of the bikes will give you an answer and tell you more about it. Pocket bike are great fun, but be sure that you do your research first and then you will know that you’re getting the best machine for your money.

MOTORSPORT. Der 14-jährige Pischelsdorfer Lukas Wimmer wurde ins Racing Team Germany aufgenommen.

Dirk Heidolf, bis vor zwei Jahren selbst noch aktiver Rennfahrer, ist nun Teammanager und will jungen Talenten seine Erfahrung weitergeben. Einer seiner Schützlinge ist Lukas Wimmer. Der Pischelsdorfer trat jetzt beim ersten Rennen des internationalen ADAC Mini Bike Cups an. Dieser zählt zu den erfolgreichsten Nachwuchsserien des deutschen Motorradsports. Mit seiner 11,5 PS starken 50ccm Metrakit geht der 14-Jährige in der Nachwuchsklasse an den Start.

Nach guten Trainingsleistungen fuhr der junge Sportler zum Rennen nach Faßberg/Deutschland. Durch den – von ihm ausgelösten Frühstart – überschlugen sich die Ereignisse. Als er seinen Fauxpas bemerkte, brach er das Rennen ab und das gesamte Feld rauschte an ihm vorbei. Da Aufgeben für Lukas Wimmer nicht zur Debatte stand, machte er im weiteren Verlauf Platz um Platz gut und überquerte am Ende als Dritter die Ziellinie. Aufgrund des Fehlstarts wurde eine 20 Sekunden-Zeitstrafe über ihn verhängt. Darum wurde er als Vierter gewertet.

In zweiten Rennen ging der Pischelsdorfer durch einen Blitzstart in Führung. Etwas übermotiviert kam er in einer Kurve ins Rutschen und musste drei Konkurrenten vorbeiziehen lassen. Danach entstand eine Nervenschlacht um Rang drei. Mit einem gewandten und sehenswerten Überholmanöver zwängte sich der 14-Jährige in einer Innenkurve an seinem Kontrahenten vorbei und gab bis zum Rennende Platz drei nicht mehr als der Hand. Somit hatte sich der Traum vom Stockerlplatz für Lukas doch noch erfüllt.

Am Samstag, 16. Mai, geht es zum nächsten ADAC Mini Bike Cup nach Oschersleben. (elha)

The day i went to EsTrenc was a superbe trip around the island, after enjoying the effects of kite-surfing and discovering esTrenc how i had never done before… enjoying the ideas of what could be done there with whom i was thinking of at the time, i set off for a motorbike race which i had noticed… i actually thought it was a go-karting event but finally it was a mini-moto race.

First try with the 18-55 of the kit, first time on sport or speedy shots to see what could come out of them, was fun, the shots are far from great but i enjoyed the day and felt like sharing… it’s a blog and i’m not just putting the perfect stuff up, we all learn from criticism and comments, or simply would it be that i enjoy putting some stuff up ?

Don’t let the excitement of your new purchase overwhelm your good sense. A new pocket bike must be broken in correctly if you want the bike to function correctly. If you do not take the proper steps, you will dramatically decrease your engine’s life. Opinions vary significantly on the correct way to break in a bike. We will discuss two widespread methods to break a pocket bike in. The most common method is often called “heat cycling.” Heat cycling means you run the engine at idle or barely above idle for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. After this time the engine will be right below the normal operating temperature. Then you turn the engine off and let the bike cool down. Once the engine is cool, you turn the bike on for another 10 minutes and then shut it down again. Do this process for a total of three to four times. When you have finished this process, run the bike at an easy pace for about 1 full tank of gas. Don’t put stress on the engine and avoid high RPM. When you have run through the tank of gas, your bike is ready to go and can be used at normal speeds.

The second method, called “racing break in” is less commonly used, though it is more fun. First, warm the engine for 5 minutes by letting it idle on the stand. Slowly bring the throttle up to figure out where the clutch engages. This way you can avoid getting ejected by applying too much throttle when riding. Then you hit the track. Take the first lap slowly to warm up the tires. On the second lap you can hit the gas and ride for 10 to 15 minutes. By accelerating, decelerating and hitting varying RPMS you will break in the engine. Remember to make sure that the engine has been sufficiently warmed up. Although you don’t have to ride the bike too hard, you also shouldn’t ride so slowly that the clutch never completely engages or you will burn out the clutch. You will be able to tell when the clutch is fully engaged by the sound of your motor and the feeling of the bike. It may be necessary to adjust the clutch to the rider’s weight.

When you are breaking your bike in, your oil and gas mixture will be slightly different than during normal riding. Some experts say that it is best to use a richer mixture of oil (40 parts gas to 1 one part oil) during break in instead of the standard ratio of 50 to 1, while others will say you should always stick with the normal mixture. Read your instruction manual to see what the manufacturer recommends. During break in you should use non-synthetic oil. This helps the piston ring to seat fully. After the first gallon of gas, you should use full or semi-synthetic oil.

After your first ride look the bike over for any loosened fasteners. You should also periodically check your spark plug to verify that you are using the correct fuel mixture. If your ratio is correct the plug’s insulator will be a medium tan-ish color. However, if you see that your plug is white-ish or grey than you know that your engine is running lean.

The reigning king of mini bike racing, Monster Energy/BBR’s Derek Costella, is on his way to Vegas’ Orleans Arena to defend the world’s premier mini bike titles – 10” and 12” Expert – at this Friday’s (May 1st) Maxxis MiniMotoSX against such notable mini bike racing names as Browning, Beat, Abrigo, Blose, Weigand and, quite possibly, JLaw.

A three-time consecutive 12” champ, the easy-going Costella, who qualified this year for a number of WSX Lites main events on the Monster Energy Supercross tour on his Carter Powersports/Monster/All Access/Fox Honda, is the sport of mini cycle racing’s marquee name these days. A motocrosser since age 12, the 25-year-old Costella figures he’s been riding minis for six years, racing MMSX for the first time in ‘05. On a bike thrown together by a friend (Charlie Rennie), Costella managed to make the main event, but crashed (“Just couldn’t put it together in the race,” he said.). Costella’s hyper-fast lap times did, however, catch the eye of the industry.

“BBR approached me and offered to build me a bike for the following MMSX (’06),” said Costella. “That year I got a 2nd and a 1st – beat McGrath.” Costella’s 2nd was in the 10” class, and his win over McGrath in the 12” class would begin a three-year reign of terror on the 12” bikes for Costella.

“It was amazing beating McGrath,” said Costella. “He’s a super nice guy, gave me his phone number afterwards, told me to call him if I ever want to go out and ride when I’m in southern California. I’ve always looked up to that guy, so it was indescribable when I actually beat him.”

In 2007 Costella and McGrath teamed up on the newly-formed Monster Energy/BBR team and Costella successfully defended his 12” title, but faltered in the 10”, getting 4th.

The 2008 MMSX featured Costella getting the 10 “ class monkey off his back, winning the first time in his career. “The main goal last year was to win the 10” championship – really wanted to win that,” said Costella. “When I went out there and did that I was so pumped, didn’t even really think much about the 12”, but ended up winning a championship in that one as well.” Note: Costella was the first racer in the history of MMSX to sweep both premier 10” & 12” Expert classes in one night.

So with three-straight 12” titles, Costella’s ready to get back after it here on Friday at the Orleans as the most successful racer in MMSX history. And what makes him so good?

“I don’t know, really,” he said. “One theory that I have that’s cool about mini bikes is anybody can buy the best equipment to make their bikes go fast, whereas in supercross you’re racing against factory equipment that you have no chance of getting. So on mini bikes when you get beat it’s by another rider, and I can handle that. And when you do well it helps with your confidence, so that, along with the help from BBR, is why I think I’ve been successful the last few years.”

Costella’s basically your average-size motocross racer (5’-8”, 145 pounds). The fact that he rips on a full size dirt bike is a given – all those guys do. So he’s quick to give props to BBR in helping him complete the MMSX success package. “BBR has the best equipment out there. Everyone wants to be on a BBR bike,” he says. “They put more time, effort and testing into everything they build. I mean, even the owners (Brent, Duane and Chris Brown) ride and test on top of what we do.”

On Browning: “He’s a really, really fast guy,” said Costella. “But he’s always had either something happen to his bike, or got taken out – so he really hasn’t gotten a fair shot to win one out there. He’s one of about ten guys out there that can win this thing.”

And on Lawrence? Costella didn’t hesitate: “He’s just another guy. I’m not too worried about it at all. Maybe he’ll be one of those ten guys – we’ll have to see how he rides when that day comes.”

The annual AMA/Maxxis MiniMotoSX is the largest indoor motorsports competition of its kind. With more than 700 registered riders in 2008 the event literally allows for mini bike enthusiasts to become part of the show. As one racer put it: “At MiniMotoSX you don’t just show up and watch racing in Vegas – you boot up and get on the track yourself to race in front of a packed house at the Orleans.” Featuring numerous classes at all age and ability levels, AMA/Maxxis MiniMotoSX delivers an unforgettable day of racing action for both fans and racers alike, along with an affordable ‘Vegas experience’ given the hotel and ticket package at the Orleans Hotel and Arena, April 30th – May 1st. Registration for the event is open right now on www.minimotosx.com

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Pocket bikes are miniature models of real bikes which look very stylish and are totally affordable. Bike lovers all over the world are crazy about these minibikes and buy many models to add to their collection. These bikes are about 2 feet high and 3 feet long. They come equipped with all the features of a real motorcycle including a four stroke engine and exhaust system. Electric powered models of these miniature bikes are also available out there which can be bought for small children. ATV is one of the leading manufacturers of bikes and scooters and offers a complete range of minibikes to choose from.

Two of the most well-liked miniature motorcycles are mini dirt bikes and mini choppers. These stylish bikes are available from as low as $600 and come in a variety of colors. They come with exciting features like semi-automatic transmission, shock spring suspension, 110cc air cooled four-stroke engine, and hydraulic rear disc brake. Because of their small size, these bikes can attain unimaginable speeds and that is why bike enthusiasts love these beautiful choppers. One of these machines will surely turn heads in your direction when you will take it out on the road.

Mini choppers are slightly more expensive than other mini motorcycle models but they are totally worth the price. ATV 70cc flat tire chopper with a four-stroke Honda clone engine is something you wouldn’t want to miss out on if you love bikes. This minibike comes with a lot of safety features including kill switch, headlight, speed resistor and extra large brakes. The top speed that can be attained with this stylish and powerful bike is 49 MPH. Mini choppers are available for a little above $1000 and in different colors like red, blue, black, chrome, yellow and gold.

Pocket bikes are also available for as low as $160 a piece. They are made from durable materials and are very lightweight. You can adjust their various parts according to your height and stature. Throttle and brake responsiveness can also be tuned to suit your requirements. Some other types of these cool motorcycles include quad bikes, midi motos, and pit bikes. These bikes vary in size and features. If you are looking for sports minibikes for racing on kart racing tracks, you would love the Go Karts mini motorcycles offered by ATV. These bikes can also be driven by kids and they are quite safe on the road. Two seater Go-Kart bikes are also quite popular.

Racing minibikes are 90 inches long, 53 inches wide and 57 inches high. They can carry up to 400 pounds weight and are extremely powerful. Their maximum speed is 60 MPH. Electric and gas scooters are also available as mini motorcycles and many models of these stylish machines are offered by ATV. The 150cc Sicilian four-stroke moped scooter is ideal for girls. It comes in cool colors like pink, blue and silver. This fine-looking and powerful minibike is available for a little above $1400.

Despite their small size, pocket bikes are not supposed to be treated as toys. Some of the models cost around several thousand dollars which means they are equipped with all the features of a real motorcycle. Although they are made to be driven on the road, you may not be permitted to ride them in public. Racing tracks are specially made for these bikes so that motorcyclists can have fun and show off while driving these fascinating bikes. These motorcycles are not allowed on the streets because they cannot be seen from a distance. However, you can ride them on private land without any reservations.

WHEN police followed a mini moto around the streets of Gloucester, the teen driver tried to give the officer the slip.

The 17-year-old Gloucester youth pleaded guilty to driving without insurance, without a valid licence, without due consideration to other road-users and failing to stop for a police officer.

Prosecuting solicitor Graham Dono told city youth magistrates on Thursday: “The defendant was driving the mini moto without lights on February 24 and he was spotted by the police.

“He was driving down the middle of Linden Road and did a sweeping turn into Seymour Road.

“The officer followed and the defendant tried to evade him and he did a U-turn.

“The officer turned on his blue lights and the defendant stopped, abandoned the mini moto and tried to scramble over a 6ft wooden fence.

“He has a previous conviction for taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent.”

The teenager said: “I bought the machine in pieces and had put it together and was having a go on it. I was just pleased I could get it going, but I’m sorry for what I did.”

His father added: “It was just a silly thing to do, but I think he was frightened when he was followed by the police.

“After the police caught him they confiscated the mini moto and crushed it.”

Magistrates imposed six penalty points and imposed a conditional discharge for six months.

The club will be held monthly at Marriotts School in Stevenage and is aimed at dealing with the growing problem of illegal mini moto riding in the area by providing a legal, safe environment where young people can ride under the supervision of trained Auto Cycle Union instructors.

The club has been set up with the involvement of Herts Police.

PC Paul Lawlor, from the Stevenage Neighbourhood Team, said: “We have been aware of issues of children riding mini motos along streets and cycle paths in Stevenage and we wanted to set up a club to help reduce any associated issues of anti-social behaviour and ensure they had a safe environment to ride in.

“It’s taken a lot of hard work but is showing all the signs of a successful project as we’ve already had some test days which have been attended well and which the children have enjoyed.”

The club can currently only cater for a small number of riders and has a growing membership, but there are plans to expand its operation once further funding has been confirmed.

Participants must be aged between six and 16 and have an accompanying responsible adult who gives consent.

A club licence is £10 per year for each rider and there is a £5 charge per rider per event to cover insurance and fuel.

The club will provide Polini bikes and safety gear to those who do not bring their own.

The club runs monthly on a Sunday between 11am and 2.30pm, with the next meeting planned for this weekend (May 17).

Pocket bikes are becoming very popular and as summer approaches that trend will reach all new highs. Everyone is ready to savor their summer and find something different and stimulating to contribute to their life. Racing or just playing around on these tiny bikes are a good method to do this.

If you have never driven a pocket bike then there are a couple of things you need to know. You need to be made aware of the safety rules that are needed as well as the laws that you will have to abide by. These have been made to keep individuals safe and sound.

Laws

Before buying a bike make sure that you can utilise it in your city. Every state and sometimes each city have made specific laws for individuals who want these bikes. They might be small gizmos and appear innocent – but they are still motorized vehicles and as such need to have certain guidelines that must be observed to the letter. You can learn more about the laws in your region by contacting your local police department or DMV.

Safety Rules

Pocket bike safety is very critical specially if you are going to allow your teenagers have a go on it. It is recognized that kids below the age of twelve are not permitted to ride these. Any children that are older need to be supervised. This will aid to avoid any accidents.

The most essential rule to abide by in the safety handbook is to purchase the essential safety gear. This gear includes helmets, gloves, and all the things you would normally wear when driving your bike. This keeps you safe you in case of an accident or if you fall down for any reason.

Breaking New Ones In

Every new pocket bike must go through a transition that has been nicknamed the ‘breaking-in process’. During this process you are setting up the engine and letting it set to being utilised. This does not require to be done with used bikes. Your producer can give you bit by bit instructions on how to perform this process.

Yes, Pocket Bikes are amazingly fun and yes they go amazingly fast but with lack of distributors in your area many are forced to go online to buy pocket bike. If you are one of the many dying to buy pocket bike let me give you a run down of what to look for in a bike.

Beware of cheap imitations!- If you are going to buy a pocket bike I would suggest getting one of the more popular models. There are many “knock offs” that will waste your money and ruin your pocket bike experience. The parts for these knockoffs are hard to find and in the end they will drive you mad. Below I have a link with a list of the most popular Pocket Bikes out there now. So check it out if you are a serious buyer.
Decide if you want automatic or manual shifting! When reading up on a bike check to see the shifting options. Some bikes offer both manual and automatic. If you want that real motorcycle feel then go manual and look for bikes with a hand clutch. If you are nervous then go automatic when you buy pocket bike.

Know Your State Laws! -Before you buy pocket bike you have to know what is street legal in your state. Speak to local law enforcement agencies or search online. If you are going to spend a couple hundred bucks you should know which models will work for you. You don’t wanna be stuck cruising around on your pocket rocket in your driveway.

Go to specialized Pocket Bike distributors online! Amazon.com is great for some stuff BUT not pocket bikes. There Pocket Bikes are more expensive then more specialized sites. You can save a couple hundred bucks or spend the same amount and get a much superior bike at different online vendors.

A TEENAGE motorcyclist suffered head injuries following a collision with a car in Clacton.

The youngster, who was not wearing a helmet, was riding a mini-motorcycle when he was in collision with a car on the Gorse Lane industrial estate.

Essex Police spokesman Helen Cook said: “A 17-year-old male youth riding a mini motorcycle was in collision with a black Audi S3, being driven by a 22 year old man from Clacton.

“The bike rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to Colchester Hospital by ambulance with a head injury.

“Fortunately he is not seriously injured and should be released.”

“The car driver was uninjured.”

Officers from the road policing unit at Stanway are appealing for anyone who may have seen the bike before the crash, or who witnessed the collision, to come forward.

Pocket bike stores are mushrooming at an astonishing rate in response to the growing popularity of this sport. A majority of these pocket bike stores, online or at a physical site now offer a broader range of services for rookies, and dedicated hobbyists of this sport.

Here’s a basic list of services to look for in choosing which pocket bike stores to patronize, in order to make your purchasing decision easier.

1. Check out whether any of these pocket bike stores offer a wide range of brands and accessories that will suit your taste and budget. Ask if they have financing schemes.

2. If from among the list of pocket bike stores, you do pick one with an online presence, check out to see if they have a reviews section on their website. For this will provide you additional information about various pocket bikes. Be sure to ask the e-store for their physical address and phone numbers. Legitimate businesses even start ups need a physical presence. If it’s a store with no online presence, ask from any of these pocket bike stores you’ve walked into, if they can refer you to their customers.

3. Compare between these pocket bikes stores; their shipping policy and charges, as well as their capacity to ship merchandise to your location.

4. Compare among these pocket bike stores their customer support and after sales services, their refund policy and shipping costs if you are dissatisfied with the merchandise. Another useful service they should be able to provide you are toll free numbers, and email addresses you can write if you have any questions. For online stores, do they have live chat support?

This will enable you to relax and have fun driving your pocket bike, knowing you enjoy full customer support from reliable pocket bike stores.

Pocket bikes, also known as mini motos, are miniature sized motorcycles averaging around 47 inches long and 18 inches tall. Pocket bike, although small enough to carry under one’s arm, are capable of impressive speeds. They are usually built with gas- powered engines. The smaller industrial-motored models used by Junior class racers are capable of speeds of over 35 mph, the average 4.2 hp and 6.2 hp racing models achieve about 40-45 mph, and open class machines reach speeds over 50 mph. Pocket bikes can be built with many of the features common to regular bikes, such as disc brakes in the front and rear, racing tires, fairings, lightweight aluminum alloy cast perimeter frames and swing arms. Originally, pocket bikes were solely made by specialty manufacturers who sold them at expensive prices. As their appeal has grown, however, affordable pocket bike imports have become available to a much larger group of motor sport enthusiasts. While many owners race their pocket bikes at competitions and go-kart tracks, others simply enjoy riding their pocket bikes in open local areas. There are many options for legally racing your pocket bike with friends and in organized competitions. A racing sanctioning body has been established to promote racing in North America called NAPRA, the North American Pocket Bike Racing Association. Go-kart tracks offer a road racecourse that is perfectly scaled to Pocket bikes. Whatever your choice, it is yours to make. And it will be a fun one. Nothing quite matches Pocket bike racing

ImageLeading Aussie FMX rider Blake ‘Bilko’ Williams will be one to watch as over 500 pro and amateur riders go to bar-to-bar in the popular Las Vegas Mini Moto SX this Friday night.

A prelude to the Monster Energy Supercross AMA final on the following evening, the event sees riders go back to their roots in what is proclaimed as the world’s biggest mini bike race.

It’s a step sideways from the high-flying world of FMX, and a welcome time-out for Williams, from Baxter, VIC, who has spent the past month practicing for the upcoming Crusty Beyond the Apocalypse Tour and taking part in a range of film shoots.

“I love the Mini Moto SX, I podiumed here in ’05 and ’06 and am looking forward to doing the same,” said Williams.

“Alongside FMX I’ve been getting some time on the 110 to make sure I’m ready.

“The atmosphere is awesome – everyone is in town for the SX finale the following night and this is just heaps of fun.

“Once that’s done I’ll be back on the sidelines watching Reedy (Australian Supercross rider Chad Reed) battle it out for the SX championship.”

Numerous classes of competiton take part, progressing through to the final in a series of practice, qualifying and LCQ sessions.

The event wraps up a busy month of April for Williams, who returned to his US home in Murrieta following a demo ride at the Mini SX in Shepparton.

First up was a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas as part of a photo shoot for Fox, a personal sponsor.

Then it was on to Cainville in Utah to take part in a three-day filming trip which involved riding some of the area’s unique terrain and camping out in motorhomes.

Next on the schedule was the Team Energy Cup at Harrah’s Casino, San Diego. Williams was the captain for the SoCal team which trumped Nevada in a 4 versus 4 battle.

Just a few days later Bilko was back in Northern California as part of the ‘On the Pipe 6’ film shoot, riding renowned FMX destinations including Jackpot Ranch and Danimals Domain.

“It was awesome to hit some wide-open jumps with nothing under third gear,” he said.

“I ended up going all out and flipping two different hits, one was 110ft, the other about 130ft.”

He said he was looking forward to returning to Australia to begin the one-month capital city Crusty venture.

“We hit five states and five capital cities, riding some big venues so it should be a lot of fun.”

Fans can keep up with Bilko’s latest news and results online at www.bilko22.com.