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Forum: BMX
03-23-05, 09:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,479
Posted By kjj512

Thats what I was trying to say with the milk...

Thats what I was trying to say with the milk carton thing. Anything plastic works but it requires extremely good timing and its hard to get used to but its probably a good solution to your problem
Forum: BMX
03-20-05, 08:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,479
Posted By kjj512

its not bs i do it all the time its actualy...

its not bs i do it all the time its actualy simple. you just skid and turn then you countersteer to balance it. however it sucks because you actualy slow down greatly when you do it. actual drifting...
Forum: BMX
03-19-05, 10:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,479
Posted By kjj512

trust me drifting on a bike is nothing compared...

trust me drifting on a bike is nothing compared to in a car. but if you cant wait that long try only doing it in the rain. or my favorite is to get an empty gallon milk carten (the pastic ones) and...
Forum: BMX
12-25-04, 11:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 902
Posted By kjj512

S&M redneck. Cant go wrong.

S&M redneck. Cant go wrong.
Forum: BMX
12-25-04, 11:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 621
Posted By kjj512

Obviously you have never had Sobe No Fear. Even...

Obviously you have never had Sobe No Fear. Even half a can of that stuff turns me into a humming bird and I'm not tinny and I'm very rarely hyper normally. Also what other guys said a good biking...
Forum: BMX
12-25-04, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By kjj512

I'm not to sure how much that would effect your...

I'm not to sure how much that would effect your bike in the long run but if your looking to have your bike ride fast look into some high PSI tires if you dont already have some. Trust me having...
Forum: BMX
12-23-04, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 808
Posted By kjj512

Ok a bunnyhop has a thousand different names but...

Ok a bunnyhop has a thousand different names but they can be done two ways
1. You pull up the front of your bike and then unweight and pull up the back to level the bike out in the air. This gives...
Forum: BMX
12-22-04, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By kjj512

If you really want to learn you would need a...

If you really want to learn you would need a trueing stand to make sure your getting it right or rig something up. And at my LBS it cost about 7.50 to get it trued. The 50 dollar estimate was for a...
Forum: BMX
12-22-04, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 594
Posted By kjj512

It is alot easier to barspin while going slower. ...

It is alot easier to barspin while going slower. You would have to catch the bars perfect to ride away smoothly while your going fast. I have my barspins dialed I could do them slow all day and...
Forum: BMX
12-20-04, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By kjj512

It sounds like you may have bent the rim not just...

It sounds like you may have bent the rim not just messed up the tensioning. I would take it to a bike shop to see what they would do but don't let them do anything unless it just needs to be trued. ...
Forum: BMX
12-14-04, 07:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,722
Posted By kjj512

FireTeamCharlie what is the ratio you are...

FireTeamCharlie what is the ratio you are running? I have a 46 to 13 and I havent topped it out yet and god knows I tried.
Forum: BMX
12-08-04, 02:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,581
Posted By kjj512

From experience I really dont like redline. I...

From experience I really dont like redline. I bent my redline forks doing little gaps. And their other parts I have seen have been sub-par. So if you dont want to replace that part in 2 weeks or...
Forum: BMX
12-05-04, 11:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 929
Posted By kjj512

No not at all. Standing on the pegs requires...

No not at all. Standing on the pegs requires alot less weight control and balance. When you stand on the pedals you really have to balance your weight at your knees when their pressed against the...
Forum: BMX
12-04-04, 11:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 929
Posted By kjj512

are you standing on the pedals or pegs theres a...

are you standing on the pedals or pegs theres a big difference in the skill level between the two?
Forum: BMX
12-04-04, 11:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,475
Posted By kjj512

Thats really not cool. I mean I understand you...

Thats really not cool. I mean I understand you were super pist I have been there but trashing the bike wasnt the right way to do it especialy if he didn't know. Not to mention how stupid it would be...
Forum: BMX
11-19-04, 04:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 953
Posted By kjj512

It really sounds like no one listened to me when...

It really sounds like no one listened to me when I refered you to another thread because all these questions your are asking are answered in that thread JUST READ IT. I promise it will answer all of...
Forum: BMX
11-18-04, 07:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 523
Posted By kjj512

http://www.mybmx.com/index.php/27 That...

http://www.mybmx.com/index.php/27

That should help.
Forum: BMX
11-17-04, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By kjj512

I have a Odyssey 13T freewheel and a 46T sprocket...

I have a Odyssey 13T freewheel and a 46T sprocket so it takes alot of abuse and its been holding up fine I have had no problems with it and I ride it really hard.
Forum: BMX
11-17-04, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 953
Posted By kjj512

A flip flop hub. That means both sides of the...

A flip flop hub. That means both sides of the hub are threaded and you use a freewheel that can be attached to either side.
Forum: BMX
11-17-04, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By kjj512

I ride S&M mainline on front and rear but there...

I ride S&M mainline on front and rear but there only good if you like high pressure tires. They grip like nothing else to the street and still hold there own on the dirt. However the wear down...
Forum: BMX
11-17-04, 06:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 953
Posted By kjj512

Read the thread Atomic makes an adaptor for...

Read the thread

Atomic makes an adaptor for F/f hubs. So you don't need a new frame.
Forum: BMX
11-17-04, 06:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 953
Posted By kjj512

It is completely possible. I was looking into it...

It is completely possible. I was looking into it a while ago. I'll find the thread and post a link to it.

Edit : http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=62949

It will work but it will be...
Forum: BMX
11-14-04, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By kjj512

I haven't drag raced on my bike becuase my bike...

I haven't drag raced on my bike becuase my bike is geared for high top speed not accleration but I have raced my friends around town on the street. It's alot of fun especial on this narrow main...
Forum: BMX
11-14-04, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By kjj512

You could always take an angle grinder and cut...

You could always take an angle grinder and cut them off. But thats only if you really hate having them there. And if you do dont cut down to the weld just the post that the brakes go on. You cut to...
Forum: BMX
11-14-04, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 718
Posted By kjj512

Actualy if you get used to it a big chainwheel...

Actualy if you get used to it a big chainwheel and small freewheel isn't that bad for dirt and a little street. I ride 48/13 and everyone thinks I'm crazy but its fine if you know how to use your...
Forum: BMX
11-11-04, 07:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,247
Posted By kjj512

It's just nicer to read a post in correct...

It's just nicer to read a post in correct english. However everything doesn't have to be perfect.
Forum: BMX
11-11-04, 07:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,469
Posted By kjj512

Your pedals should be grippy enough that when you...

Your pedals should be grippy enough that when you put pressure on them your feet stick. So you point your tows slightly downward so after you extend your legs and your front wheel is off the ground...
Forum: BMX
11-11-04, 06:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,414
Posted By kjj512

most likely if you have a 98 haro it has 3/8th...

most likely if you have a 98 haro it has 3/8th inch drop outs. I have a 99 tr2.1 and it had 3/8th inch dropouts i think they changed them later becuase my friends bikes have 14mm. If you really...
Forum: BMX
11-10-04, 09:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By kjj512

He does have a point. I think you made something...

He does have a point. I think you made something like 7 different threads to ask the same question and you still got the same answer in all of them. Just everyone lay off. Use the forum to get help...
Forum: BMX
11-10-04, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,049
Posted By kjj512

http://www.mybmx.com/index.php/27 That...

http://www.mybmx.com/index.php/27

That should help. You'll pretty much figure it out when you get started.
Forum: BMX
11-08-04, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By kjj512

I have one and so far I havent had any problems...

I have one and so far I havent had any problems at all
Forum: BMX
11-08-04, 02:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,463
Posted By kjj512

about a week ago I over jumped onto a picknic...

about a week ago I over jumped onto a picknic table and I swan dived into the pavement almost got a concussion and scraped up my face pretty bad I had a pool of blood in my ear by the end of the...
Forum: BMX
10-31-04, 08:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,096
Posted By kjj512

Umm other than decapitating animals ... its best...

Umm other than decapitating animals ... its best to just stick with a normal color. painting anything other than your frame forks and handle bars gets really tricky and messy most times it really...
Forum: BMX
10-27-04, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,306
Posted By kjj512

What helped my friend alot was just riding along...

What helped my friend alot was just riding along at a slow pace you press your hips against the bars. Then you angle your feet down push on them. Now lean forward just a little as you try to pull...
Forum: BMX
10-26-04, 05:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,218
Posted By kjj512

I think I may have the brakes your talking about...

I think I may have the brakes your talking about but mine work well I have been having some problems with them though becuase I just got a gyro. I'm not sure what anything specific is called. But I...
Forum: BMX
10-26-04, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,181
Posted By kjj512

I was looking into that a while ago If I remeber...

I was looking into that a while ago If I remeber correctly is $825 for the week. I may end up going if i can keep my GPA up.
Forum: BMX
10-24-04, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 907
Posted By kjj512

My 3 peice made creaking noises before I usaully...

My 3 peice made creaking noises before I usaully just take it apart clean it with some WD40 and put it back together. Or if your not to sure on the whole taking your crank apart just spray some WD40...
Forum: BMX
10-24-04, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By kjj512

Check the other forums ... there are about 3 or 4...

Check the other forums ... there are about 3 or 4 others that answer this question and they will also tell you what kind of pedals people ride.
Forum: BMX
10-24-04, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 583
Posted By kjj512

Slam bars are 28" wide so if you did not cut them...

Slam bars are 28" wide so if you did not cut them it would be hard to do an Xup or barspins. You may also need to adjust the angle of the bars sometimes that would effect it. The last thing would...
Forum: BMX
10-23-04, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By kjj512

Your going to have a problem if you want to do...

Your going to have a problem if you want to do both dirt and flatland. There is a very big difference between them and it is hard to fit everything you would need to be sucessful at both in one...
Forum: BMX
10-23-04, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By kjj512

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=70774 ...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=70774

Theres all ready a thread started about this topic and BMXTRIX provides a very detailed answer so its a good read if you really want to know.
Forum: BMX
10-23-04, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 847
Posted By kjj512

Yeah definitly. There should only be one thread...

Yeah definitly. There should only be one thread of people looking for a new bike or everyone needs to realize that 9 or 10 different threads have the exact same responses to this all important...
Forum: BMX
10-20-04, 01:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,391
Posted By kjj512

haa I think my 7 year old neighbor has that bike.

haa I think my 7 year old neighbor has that bike.
Forum: BMX
10-20-04, 01:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,067
Posted By kjj512

I dont understand why people are *****ing about...

I dont understand why people are *****ing about someone spending 1300 dollars on a bike. Some people love biking and they just want the best so they can push themselves further. Beerman and sxe fbm...
Forum: BMX
10-17-04, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 885
Posted By kjj512

I agree with Beerman those are some good tricks...

I agree with Beerman those are some good tricks to focus on but I would also add barspins to that list. They are actually really easy even if you stay on the pedals. I got them down the same night i...
Forum: BMX
10-16-04, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By kjj512

Well you picked some pretty good parts for dirt...

Well you picked some pretty good parts for dirt jumping. The main thing you want to keep in mind when buying parts to ride dirt is that you may take some really hard landings so strengh is very...
Forum: BMX
10-16-04, 11:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 821
Posted By kjj512

My one friend who is pretty good managed to pop 2...

My one friend who is pretty good managed to pop 2 back tubes on his bike in the same day, but he still wanted to ride anyway so he borrowed my other friends bike. Five minutes later he poped the...
Forum: BMX
10-16-04, 11:03 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,273
Posted By kjj512

Let me be the first to say that was completely...

Let me be the first to say that was completely random ... I like it.

But back to the point, I have been trying to get my bunnyhops better for a while but I'm still jumping around a foot maybe alil...
Forum: BMX
10-08-04, 11:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,698
Posted By kjj512

Its really true giving up is the worst possible...

Its really true giving up is the worst possible thing to do ... it took me along time of off and on riding to final get a decent bunnyhop down u just need to practice and what i found really helps is...
Forum: BMX
10-08-04, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 938
Posted By kjj512

Sealed and unsealed deals with the bearings ......

Sealed and unsealed deals with the bearings ... sealed hubs use cartrige bearings so the bearings are incased in metal plates so theres no way they could fall out or become loose and woble ......
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