I was scoping pics of some 12 o'clock wheelies when I saw this wicked pic. Kofla did you take this one? Looks like your handy work.
It's 12 o'clock gentlemen bring dem pics ...
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Created on: 01/24/15 01:43 PM
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Wolfman
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Rktsled
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/24/15 4:13 PM
Wolf, don't know where you found that pic but pretty awesome photography by someone!
Much higher and he's going to grind the reflector off the tail!!! Or fall off!!!
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/24/15 4:13 PM
What I wouldn't give to be able to do that....or dunk a basketball.
The inability to do both are God given, or not given, limitations. I can't dunk a basketball because I got no hops, and I can't wheelie a motorcycle because I got no balls.
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Rook
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/24/15 4:16 PM
I think that's the guy who was posting on Greg Williams (HPC) site a few years back. What an ANIMAL! I hope I don't get too old before I can do that. ...see I have plans but the clock is ticking (to carry the analogy one step further). I'd like to go on a citywide rampage with police chase when I'm ready to quit driving nbut I realize if I'm ready to turn in my license for good, I prolly won't be in the best shape for police chase (or prison). 
I guess it will have to remain a Ghostrider fantasy.
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/24/15 4:29 PM
I got that pic from Kofla's photo bucket. He takes some breath taking photos. A real artist. I assumed it was his, bit the signature carried another person's name. I miss Kofla, he is one of the last distinguished gentlemen of the sport bike scene. I have wafted the front wheel with abandon, but to pull a 12 o'clock on a 14 is a real accomplishment. Takes great skill and definitely balls. Mad love to this rider and the photographer.
If your reading this, miss you Kofla!
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/24/15 8:47 PM
I never realized 14s were that great looking from the bottom side!
I agree. Unfortunately not so good when it's laying on its side.
Not long;)
That's what I was gonna say. I wouldn't try a low wheelie for more than a few seconds either. Remember that guy who had the vid of his blue Gen1 blowing the motor during a long wheelie through 1st 2nd and 3rd?
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/26/15 8:27 AM
That's impressive, makes me think though. Getting it up is one thing...... Putting it down safely is whole other thing. Probably where balls wins over brains
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/26/15 9:32 AM
I've seen Romans pull a wheelie like that ... I've also seen him wheelie and shift through 3 gears.....
Ya but never with the Tag Holder still in place. Dat guys Crazy lol. Notice foot over rear brake pedal. 1st scrape from back instinct will make his him tap brake. Fork seals please. I don't do wheelies or stoppies anymore. Hubs got me all paranoid about oil starvation and front rotors can't take it. Growing up is Boring
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/26/15 2:01 PM
Sometimes a man has to know his limitations.
Unfortunately I know I will never do a wheelie like that.
Probably not even in my dreams as well!
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/26/15 6:01 PM
I reckon well under 1% of people who ride will ever get a bike the size of a 14 to that wheelie angle.
My metal barrier say "go for it, you'll be right".
My physical one says "no way in the wide world"...
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/26/15 7:54 PM
I had my 06 at that angle after a winter fuel stop entering an Interstate. Also had my 08 at that angle from a dead stop lighting up traffic in Illinois.
I never expected that result, but it happened. Both times.
I checked my rear fender both times.
Leave the light at 1100 grand. it happens. 
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Rook
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
01/26/15 9:12 PM
But most don't wheelie cause their inner voice says they can't. Get that front wheel skyward! You can.
Oh sure anyone can do it. Run it up to about 6k, chop the throttle and do a full decl for a couple seconds then nail it almost wide open. You'll get it up a few inches. It comes down nice and soft when you roll off the gas. I never had a really hard landing. The most I had mine up was about 45°. That scared the crap out of me.
ok I know I really need some new videos but it's winter. Here it is (again). 
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
02/07/15 9:31 PM
I think even Mr Biaggi was a touch concerned at this point...
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RE: It's 12 o'clock Kofla - do you know where your children are?
02/08/15 1:12 AM
yannih ..that looks like the one where Biaggi came down a little hard and lost it.....
Sh** happens even to the best of us...
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2014 Loring AFB 14 runs over 200mph
with a best of 208.1 in 1.5 miles
and 204.5 in the mile.
Now the Turbo 14R - best of 223.1 in the mile and 224.6 in the 1.5
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