WheelieJunkie's 4 kms old school wheelie attempt

Posting on behalf of Talha Khan

6th March
Sunday
2008

My wheelie record attempt

I was just sitting around in cyberspace when I saw this guy Abishek from Gutzy roadies on Youtube doing a 13.3 km wheelie on his Pulsar 200. It was a fantastic sight to see the way the lad balanced the wheelie throughout the act, and it was a rewarding sight, even if he was from another group, to see an Indian guy holding candles to foreign stunt riders, as well as the Police Authorities because here in a country where the lack of roads means that stunters have to go ahead and try their skills on public highways. Stunting is not a generally accepted sport in the eyes of the nation, as it spoils the minds of young amateurs trying to imitate the stunts shown on T.V, in Ads etc. The authorities clearly stated that they won't tolerate stunts in public places,
but then, a question arises, where is a stunter supposed to go to went his lust for stunting?
These questions remain unanswered, but I had a few questions myself, for example, breaking a wheelie record means doing a wheelie along with the competitor in homogeneous (same) conditions, like the road length, bike, should all be the same, because only then will a systematic record be maintained, as well as make the event official, to prevent clashes with the ever insulting policemen.
Recently an unfortunate event spruced up in which one of India's finest stunter faced police custody because he was stunting in traffic on a public road. I completely agree with the law and order authorities as well as my group moderators that stunting in residential areas is unethical and unsafe but the prime suspect of these increasing incidents is the lack of infrastructure in our country. India is the largest Motorcycle markets in the world but it is sad to see the authorities which do not pay heed to motor sports and other events featuring automotives, because many country have included stunting in their sports list, and that is the reason foreign stunters are way ahead of us and also don't get involved in tense situations with the police as our stunters do. Stunting is not hazardous, unsafe, and unlawful, only if it's done in controlled conditions within surfaces designed purely for this purpose. Stunting is an art form and requires lots of practice to master, and it can be dangerous, sans safety gear, only those people who are prepared to be in tough situations should go for stunting as a stunters life is tough !!!
I have served under N.O.W. bikers since I was in 10th grade, and have been stunting since the last three years. Now I can do anything on one wheel except perhaps... breakfast, lolz. While viewing the record set by Abishek, I came to a conclusion that I should really attempt to break at least the 4 kilometre barrier aboard my Pulsar180,with all safety gear required as well as media backup. I hope my fellow bikers will support me on my opinion. I have chosen IIM road as the best bet as it is a rural area and the roads are arrow straight. The attempt will take place before 6 in the morning to avoid traffic. Adios bikers

-Talha Khan

(N.O.W. Stunt Rider)