Long Stoppies!!!
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Re: Long Stoppies!!!
Originally Posted by Matt Gorka
Here are a few tidbits of fact about this day:
1. Less than 600 ft approach, 85mph pickup speed.
2. Picked it up in 3rd gear with 2 down/10 up gearing and a slipping clutch. If you listen, the last bit where I stab the throttle before picking it up you can hear the clutch slipping.
3. 18 psi tire pressure
4. Michelin M1 tire
5. Ferodo street pads with stock rotors and 929 calipers
6. 2003....almost 4 years ago.
7. Nags, my offical referee along with Brock Catronio...One of the original high-rollers.
In my opinion, I don't see how I could have bettered this stoppie unless I had an additional 10mph or so on it. I'm confident I could not have rolled it any higher without going over pretty much the entire time, from pickup to where I put it down. I appreciate all the compliments and props I've received over the years regarding this clip. I check it out every once and a while and it's pretty much the only thing I've ever done in my life that I still go "damn...that was crazy" when I watch it or think about it. I woke up one day and told Brock and Nags "we're going to the spot...I'm going to break the world record today." To me, it represents the passion and drive that we have for this sport. The torch was passed to Ryan Cramer, then Bill D. I'm glad to see that today, there is as much pride and props given to the stoppie because in my opinion, it is the hardest and most dangerous stunt you can do on a bike. For those about to roll...I salute you. I like to see the progression and am glad to have been a part of it.
Thanks again.
1. Less than 600 ft approach, 85mph pickup speed.
2. Picked it up in 3rd gear with 2 down/10 up gearing and a slipping clutch. If you listen, the last bit where I stab the throttle before picking it up you can hear the clutch slipping.
3. 18 psi tire pressure
4. Michelin M1 tire
5. Ferodo street pads with stock rotors and 929 calipers
6. 2003....almost 4 years ago.
7. Nags, my offical referee along with Brock Catronio...One of the original high-rollers.
In my opinion, I don't see how I could have bettered this stoppie unless I had an additional 10mph or so on it. I'm confident I could not have rolled it any higher without going over pretty much the entire time, from pickup to where I put it down. I appreciate all the compliments and props I've received over the years regarding this clip. I check it out every once and a while and it's pretty much the only thing I've ever done in my life that I still go "damn...that was crazy" when I watch it or think about it. I woke up one day and told Brock and Nags "we're going to the spot...I'm going to break the world record today." To me, it represents the passion and drive that we have for this sport. The torch was passed to Ryan Cramer, then Bill D. I'm glad to see that today, there is as much pride and props given to the stoppie because in my opinion, it is the hardest and most dangerous stunt you can do on a bike. For those about to roll...I salute you. I like to see the progression and am glad to have been a part of it.
Thanks again.
i heard your clutch when i was watching... smooth stoppies
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From: durrty south
Re: Long Stoppies!!!
Originally Posted by Matt Gorka
Here are a few tidbits of fact about this day:
1. Less than 600 ft approach, 85mph pickup speed.
2. Picked it up in 3rd gear with 2 down/10 up gearing and a slipping clutch. If you listen, the last bit where I stab the throttle before picking it up you can hear the clutch slipping.
3. 18 psi tire pressure
4. Michelin M1 tire
5. Ferodo street pads with stock rotors and 929 calipers
6. 2003....almost 4 years ago.
7. Nags, my offical referee along with Brock Catronio...One of the original high-rollers.
In my opinion, I don't see how I could have bettered this stoppie unless I had an additional 10mph or so on it. I'm confident I could not have rolled it any higher without going over pretty much the entire time, from pickup to where I put it down. I appreciate all the compliments and props I've received over the years regarding this clip. I check it out every once and a while and it's pretty much the only thing I've ever done in my life that I still go "damn...that was crazy" when I watch it or think about it. I woke up one day and told Brock and Nags "we're going to the spot...I'm going to break the world record today." To me, it represents the passion and drive that we have for this sport. The torch was passed to Ryan Cramer, then Bill D. I'm glad to see that today, there is as much pride and props given to the stoppie because in my opinion, it is the hardest and most dangerous stunt you can do on a bike. For those about to roll...I salute you. I like to see the progression and am glad to have been a part of it.
Thanks again.
1. Less than 600 ft approach, 85mph pickup speed.
2. Picked it up in 3rd gear with 2 down/10 up gearing and a slipping clutch. If you listen, the last bit where I stab the throttle before picking it up you can hear the clutch slipping.
3. 18 psi tire pressure
4. Michelin M1 tire
5. Ferodo street pads with stock rotors and 929 calipers
6. 2003....almost 4 years ago.
7. Nags, my offical referee along with Brock Catronio...One of the original high-rollers.
In my opinion, I don't see how I could have bettered this stoppie unless I had an additional 10mph or so on it. I'm confident I could not have rolled it any higher without going over pretty much the entire time, from pickup to where I put it down. I appreciate all the compliments and props I've received over the years regarding this clip. I check it out every once and a while and it's pretty much the only thing I've ever done in my life that I still go "damn...that was crazy" when I watch it or think about it. I woke up one day and told Brock and Nags "we're going to the spot...I'm going to break the world record today." To me, it represents the passion and drive that we have for this sport. The torch was passed to Ryan Cramer, then Bill D. I'm glad to see that today, there is as much pride and props given to the stoppie because in my opinion, it is the hardest and most dangerous stunt you can do on a bike. For those about to roll...I salute you. I like to see the progression and am glad to have been a part of it.
Thanks again.
Definetly my favorite clip of all time, still gets watched all the time, and still makes me want to go out and roll! When are we riding Matt????
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Re: Long Stoppies!!!
Originally Posted by TheRomanSF415x
you know u got that from the kane thread.. 
i posted that link a few hours ago
i posted that link a few hours ago
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From: Stockholm
Re: Long Stoppies!!!
One of the few videos that will NEVER get old! I dont think stoppies can get any better than that seriously, looks like ur barely touching front break! And the speed, **** rolling almost 1000feet from 85 mph sounds impossible! I remember when the vid came out shitload of squids were calling it BS "coz some guy rolled less with a 100mph pick up speed"...maybe B dill can roll them longer but ****, hes going like million miles/h truelly awsome clip that i will always have on my comp!:YEAH
truelly awsome clip that i will always have on my comp!:YEAH 
Re: Long Stoppies!!!
The other thing people don't realize is that Gorka was picking it up a solid 75ft before the pickup every single time. That stoppie was well over 1000ft:YEAH
Re: Long Stoppies!!!
Originally Posted by StreetJurisdiction
he didnt say! all he said was 929 calipers with stock rotors, but it looks liek the forks are inverted...
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From: Sweden
Re: Long Stoppies!!!
I can watch this clip over and over again!
Since I first saw it I must have seen it a milion times, and I still have to watch it every now and then :YEAH
so bump for the sickest stoppies ever made
Since I first saw it I must have seen it a milion times, and I still have to watch it every now and then :YEAH
so bump for the sickest stoppies ever made
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From: stamford, ct
Re: Long Stoppies!!!
sick, i love that clip. just another example of it aint the bike, its the rider. people ask me why i dont swap to inverted forks on my 03 rr and i think of this clip every time. if i cant do it with stock front end, better parts arent gonna make the difference...
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Re: Long Stoppies!!!
of course...much respect to the OG's like Gorka i'll even give props to Nags for being in that vid to witness it first hand lol
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