Next on the list for Darius is a visor deal and new fork deals.
First WorldHaving grown up in Ohio (no helmet law) I suppose the shock value that a helmetless rider hosts was dulled down over the years. Frequent trips to Myrtle Beach's Black Bike Week and occasional runs to Florida for a mid-winter wheelie rip while Ohio was buried in snow further suppressed the idea that 175-horsepower sportbikes don't have roll cages and helmets are for the newbies.
I was one of the aforementioned unprotected loons in my early riding years-particularly when my hair was done up just right and I didn't want to mess it up. Sad but true. I now consider myself lucky to be in one piece (physically anyway).
After spending over a year in Los Angeles and witnessing a handful of motorcycle crashes (in each instance the rider had the right of way) the notion of going for a spin without a lid seems ludicrous. What I also noticed on a recent vacation to Florida was that a hot custom bike piloted by a beanie-headed homie looks a bit goofy. There are plenty of sick-looking lids on the market (check out our guide on page 78) to complement your bike's appearance, so why not give it a shot? And while you're at it, leave the flip-flops and slippers at home and try something a little more befitting.
If you truly need a reality check then pop over to YouTube and look up "motorcycle crashes." And if you're worried your friends won't ride with you once you pop on a top, then good riddance. Messy hair is better than a split wig, after all.
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Darius Khashabi Flies the SSB FlagProfessional stunt rider Darius Khashabi has signed on as an officially sponsored rider for Super Streetbike magazine. His professionalism and career accomplishments made him the ideal candidate for SSB to support, and the partnership should garner a productive relationship in the future.
His 2005 Honda CBR600F4i went in for a recent makeover to ColorZone in Huntington Beach, California, but first his modified Hotbodies Racing bodywork was tailored to fit his riding style. Another new addition to his ride is a Micron "shorty" exhaust, and though it would appear to have been heavily altered to suit his needs, the pipe actually comes ready to rock from Micron in its shortened form.
Darius will be showing different looks throughout the year as well as offering product reviews on parts that only he can test under extreme competition conditions.
Commenting on the partnership he said: "I am excited to have Super Streetbike magazine on board as a sponsor for the 2008 season. SSB has always helped promote and develop stunt riding as a legitimate motorsport, and I will be proud to represent the mag for what should be an exciting new year."
Look for Darius and Super Streetbike at upcoming XDL Championship events as well as numerous other exhibitions and competitions around the country.www.servinitup.com'
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