Motorcycle Stunt Modifications

As motorcycle stunts and tricks have become aincreased stunt modifications known as 12 O'Clock
popular part of motorcycle culture, some riders havebars or, more simply, 12 bars.
taken to modifying their vehicles to improve theirIn addition to trick mechanisms, certain modifications
capabilities. These additional parts do not necessarilycan be added to the body of a motorcycle in order
change the everyday operation of the bike, but canto improve the resilience of the bike. As certain tricks
be warning signs of amateur stunt riders. However, ifput a great deal of stress on to the integrity of the
these parts are not installed correctly, they couldmotorcycle itself, these additions can be almost
prove dangerous to everyone on the road.necessary to keep a bike from requiring constant
Among the most popular tricks that many riders mayrepairs.
try are the wheelie, the stoppie, and the burnout.To avoid generalization, it would be unfair to state
These three tricks can then branch out from thethat every bike with a major modification is made for
basic maneuvers into more extreme, often moreillegal tricks. Some of these bikes may double as a
dangerous variants done for even greatermeans for basic transportation as well as providing
showmanship and difficulty.riders with the hobby of stunt riding. However, if a
For an example of how motorcycle part modificationsbiker does decide to attempt a trick on a public road,
evolve, consider a peculiar variant of the wheeliethey are endangering nearby pedestrians and other
known as the 12 O'Clock, which features the ridermotorists.
propping the bike at an extremely sharp angle. ForFor more information concerning bike modifications
additional tricks on handle bars, extending the lengthand stunt riding, contact a motorcycle accident
of a 12 O'Clock is necessary. This in turn leads toattorney.