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A Day In The Life Of A Stunter


Owner:

Known as "Jimmy James" on the streets of Oahu
Make/model:

2002 GSXR 1000 "Stunter"
Modifications:

Powder Coated Frame
Reinforced Welded Frame by ProFab
Powers Crash Cage
Powers 12 o'clock Wheelie Bars
Yoshimura/NRC Engine Covers
Stuntex Oil Pickup
Steel Braided Brake Lines
520 Chain Conversion
Sprockets set up for stunting
Idle Advance Control
Renthal MX Handlebars
Rear Handbrake Setup
Ohlins Steering Damper
Fuel Tank Grip
Shaved Fairings
Custom Foot Pegs
Chrome Heel Guards
Flush Turn Signals
Portable Air Compressor
Lighter Plug-in


I want to say thanks to my family/friends for putting up with me and letting me practice those endless hours, 808Xtremist "so I call it," Walter at ProFab, TeamOne80, Eight08, and all those who support the Stunt Scene - We're just out having fun...


Q & A:

eight08: What's your name?

Jimmy James: Jimmy James, they know me as Jimmy James

eight08: How many years have you been riding?

Jimmy James: 5 years

eight08: How did you start riding?

Jimmy James: I needed transportation in college so I bought myself a streetbike

eight08: How many years have you been stunting?

Jimmy James: 2 years now

eight08: How did you start stunting?

Jimmy James: Went to H3 with friends, and was "blown away" with wheelies my friends had done. Told myself I want to do that someday

eight08: How's the overall stunting scene here in Hawaii?

Jimmy James: Overall scene? We have less riders, less places to stunt, and less people interested in the stunt scene

eight08: What's the difference between Hawaii and the Mainland in regards to the stunt scene?

Jimmy James: Hawaii is different being it's a much smaller scale compared to the Mainland. Hawaii has it's dramas though

eight08: Where do you see the stunt scene in Hawaii is going?

Jimmy James: I see more and more people getting into it

eight08: What's your favorite or best trick?

Jimmy James: I guest some people know me for the 12 o'clock burnout, and working in tandem. I kind of favor endos/stoppies, but I need more practice at it

eight08: Do like doing speed or slow stunts, and why?

Jimmy James: I like to do both because people like to see you different things

eight08: Any advice?

Jimmy James: If you're going to get into it, it takes lots of time, dedication, pain, and money!

eight08: Anything you want to say offhand?

Jimmy James: Respect one another, and don't be an idiot. It's all about havin fun!!

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