Riding With the 12 O'Clock Boys: Dirt Biking in Baltimore | Op-Docs

A group of dirt bike riders in Baltimore have been called reckless. But to them, riding their bikes provides a sense of escape.
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[@BDownen323films]

As a racer for 10 years I will say that these guys have incredible bike skill. I can ride a track pretty fast but I probably can't ride a wheelie one handed weaving through traffic for three miles. They have some skills.

[@tyahtyah3848]

Lost TRIBE OF JUDAH...HARD HEADED AND A STIFF NECK PEOPLE. ITS IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. TO MUCH ENERGY AND NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY. 8 HRS OF FAILING SCHOOL FOR NOT BEING TAUGHT FOR WHO THEY. PARENTS BEING MIS EDUCATED. EVERY OTHER CULTURE KNOWS WHU THEY R MAKING IT EASY FOR THEM. MOT MAKING EXCUSES BUT IT'S TRUR AND PEOPLE KNOW THIS. BUT I FELL THA PARENTS / PROGRAMS SHOULD FIND A SAFER LOCATION FOR THE YOUTH TO SAFELY TO NOT HURT THEMSELVES AND OTHER. SO 😥 TO C THIS. YOUNG AND TALENTED YOUNG MALENATED WANTS TO FEEL FREEEEEEE! HEAVENLY FAHER, THAMK U FOR GUIDEING THESE YOUNG GENERATION AND PROTECTED THEM FROM THE ENEMIES. MY CHILDREN WOULDN'T BE DURING TJIS THOUGH BECAUSED I ASKED TO HV THM SO IT'S MY RESPONSIBLE TO CARE 4 THM 2 D BEST OF MY ABILITIES. THEY R GROWN NOW. ITS ALL M D EYE'S OF THE MOST HIGH YAH...BLESSINGS

[@jayosantanaa7177]

Tine Smitay calling someone uneducated but having so much grammar errors and ignorant statements 🤨

[@578_]

Byron Downen oh trust me, I’ve raced for about 15 years and doing wheelies down the streets one handed is much easier than racing on a track

[@mikedouglas3506]

@@tyahtyah3848 what?

[@mikedouglas3506]

@Mr Free1 • 18 years and bro they all dont steal is it because they black?that y you think they steal them

[@krnr]

LOOKS LIKE A GOOD TIME TO ME.

[@jamesbarker6373]

Why not purchase a road registered version? WR450? CRF450? Then you can ride legally. You just need lights, indicators, mirrors and to follow the same road rules as everyone else for safety reasons. Why should these people be exempt, while 99% of motorists obey the law?

[@nickthatclique6717]

PostToastie same 😂

[@nickferdinande1646]

I love running from the cops. The only way they'll get me on my 2014 R1 is if I let them. I'll run into a wall before that happens.

[@jlo13800]

hatsn off to the 2 stroke doors gang

[@oxlewtw]

LMAO SAME

[@DescendingVelocity]

I’ve lived in baltimore my whole life and every time I see one of these guys it brightens my whole day. I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve been coming home from work angry at the world and spot a dude blowing a red light standing up on the bike at 50+mph and it put a big goofy smile on my face lmao. I could never do it because I have the coordination of a baby panda with Down’s syndrome but I appreciate the people that do.

[@jlo13800]

Only the real girls roar down the roads with a CR1000 or a KX1000 opposed piston 2 stroke! let the games begin, brappp!mart.cummins.com/imagelibrary/data/assetfiles/0058689.pdf

[@SubaStar24]

y dont you join them?

[@NoalFarstrider]

I hate these thugs for breaking the laws and laughing in the face of society.

[@ladev91]

that baltimore accent always gets me . the way they say do and group

[@Stanlayy-em4fk]

What you going to dew? Can I come tew?

[@devanbrewer21]

KZbin had me weak 😂

[@hehotbros01]

@@Stanlayy-em4fk tew lol, couldnt place the spelling but thats about right...

[@bmore4377]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zachhaus8488]

Their rival gang is the 6 o'clock men

[@Dragon228833]

Zach Haus it’s called 12 o’clock cuz one trick is called 12 o’clock when u point ur pike straight up

[@swiggityswag9311]

@@Dragon228833 thanks i dint know that

[@luvaanrooyan2564]

Nah half past six girls

[@floorpuncher3280]

9 o’clock elders

[@Dannyboyrust]

Demesvar Clerge r/woosh

[@shanemarshall114]

"They're free... When they get on that bike they feel powerful. What ever is goin on in they're life it's all gone" exactly anyone that has done this knows the feeling.

[@el135]

I'm getting a bike to do this you reckon i get the banshee or the yz125/250f

[@slugger7512]

@@el135 yz125 and a 250f are basically the same bike but for a beginner i recommend you get a 250f because the 2 stroke is alot to handle as a beginner. all depends on your height though that 250f I think sits like 2 inches higher than a yz125 so might wanna look into that too.

[@slugger7512]

@@el135 for four wheelers, you really honestly can get anything you want because how i view it, the only thing you actually can have too much power on is a dirtbike. a four wheeler you really cant have too much power on it because it's self balanced and being too big isn't necessarily a problem because balancing the quad isn't something you constantly have to worry about.

[@el135]

@@slugger7512 thanks I'm probably going to buy the 250 because of the 2 stroke power band and the oli mixing and all that.

[@robertward4785]

Hopefully that freedom lands under an 18 Wheeler

[@adammontes6661]

Got mad respect for the kid who slapped his homies hands down throwing up sets💯💪bikes over bangin

[@basiliocruz8558]

I am in Newington

[@basiliocruz8558]

Urhhdej

[@basiliocruz8558]

Uhdhe

[@basiliocruz8558]

Then I’m not

[@Scallycowell]

He just didn’t want him doing it on camera. These kids don’t care about the community.

[@hamzaareff9939]

Anyone here after Charm City Kings?

[@caser8172]

Yep

[@evansteinert]

Yep

[@chukaokerafor552]

yea hahaha

[@duvetjwadyt93]

I'm not here from charm city kings but no cap best movie ever

[@fazeattacks8601]

yep

[@tommysalami7593]

I wonder why they do it? Oh, thats right, ITS FUN.,

[@nova77791]

Lack of good role models

[@travisbellew7485]

@@nova77791 yep

[@bigjon7894]

it's fun for one dude to do it on occasion, not the whole squad doing it on a daily basis lmfao, that's called obnoxious

[@topkekistan2930]

Thomas Pollock yeah it’s also productive at least they aren’t doing drugs or killing each other

[@ultimatefirecracker1486]

Alex Jackson the only rolemodel I had growing up was my older sister and I still ended up like this I think saying lack of role models is just a stupid excuse.

[@jesse1136]

I didn't really consider how important or even therapeutic this could be until I tried it. I didn't know how much closer my sons and I could become just by going out and riding. I'm happy that there's such a culture and brotherhood of riding in these big and otherwise bleak places. Coming from a much more ideal environment, it's done wonders for me and hasn't cost as much as you might think. Anyone watching and dreaming of being able to ride: save some dollars. Learn all you can and develop a passion for it before you ever throw a leg over a bike, if necessary. Watch your local online classified ad pages like a hawk, several times a week so you can get a finger on the pulse where you live and so you'll be ready when your bike pops up on your screen.

[@chillwill5080]

Dude, I'm from Detroit, it's your and your kids' bikes these roaches will steal. Stop the delusion, fairy tales only allow it to get worse.

[@JohnAutopsy]

A dad putting in the work to build a meaningful connection with his kids is invaluable. Best of luck to you and your boys

[@stanbgn]

Hey man. Not all of us are lucky enough to live in areas where we have an ideal place to ride (i.e. woods or a track). Imagine if you lived in an area with high crime and not a lot of opportunity, where it was virtually impossible to physically escape it? Riding for these guys is like a mental escape or break from the daily stressors of life. Granted riding in the streets without the proper gear is very dangerous but let's focus on their circumstances. What other choice do they have? If these urban cities were smart they'd build some sort facility or track where folks could ride and learn ..potentially from "real riders" that you yourself claim to be. Win-win for everyone. Think about it. Don't be so quick to judge in such a negative light.

[@stanbgn]

as usual most of you are short-sighted & showing your implicit bias by ASSUMING everything. Again all I suggested was IF they had a legal place to ride it could help reduce or eliminate the dangerous riding in the streets. but as per usual you all focus on your negative racial bias & stereotypes.

[@stanbgn]

MrUnknownnoone ..right & how do you KNOW they're stolen? Again w the implicit bias. Dude just go crawl back under a rock

[@Jacob-wr7ch]

stanbgn they can find other ways to "escape reality" than riding dirt bikes.

[@electric9798]

stanbgn That's the most intelligent answer I have seen! thank you

[@ckelly786]

There's plenty of free tracks to ride in Baltimore county

[@daedaetinez6406]

I grew up in the S. Bronx getto,, I know how they feel. You always want to runaway!!!! I’m 45 now and still want to runaway,, and my life is good! I pray for these Boyz. God Bless be safe,, and Respect your community.

[@TuningFork426]

these guy riding wheelies is much better then killing others !!!!!! this is gold LOL!!!!

[@chaserides2013]

+marrerogecko lmao

[@galmarayati]

Are you serious? Gangs like these have terrorized and endangered law-abiding motorists in incident after incident after incident around the country. People have been injured. People have been killed. And now a whole new generation is learning from people like you that this is perfectly OK.

[@2KGrind09]

I like how Ballmore get down - We gon Ride

[@PolntBlank]

Powerful words though, when you're riding you forget everything else and get the biggest rush ever. Almost equivalent to sky-diving. Growing up in poverty and your bike being the best thing you own of course you're going to use it to the fullest.

[@StuntDummyLives]

The best thing they own is their brains. They should use them to the fullest before someone gets killed.

[@youngkeazy2806]

@@StuntDummyLives schools in bmore don’t even have AC. How can u use your brain to the fullest when you’re swatting at flies coming thru the window

[@StuntDummyLives]

@@youngkeazy2806 I was probably barbecued when I wrote that. I love what these guys do and have done some of it myself up here in canada. We used to ride dirt bikes through the city all the time, long before the internet even existed lol I think my comment meant that more of these guys should be wearing helmets.

[@alfred.monaco1996]

Yes true but imagine your dad a pro welder self employed on the side w the middle son who wanted too race but never had his approval n years later would be a retired pro so here I am 55yrs old n never have raced butt I will # one on my bucket list so piece my Bros n sis. The bike Mon.

[@PolntBlank]

@@alfred.monaco1996 funny you replied after 7 years .I just finally got another motorcycle yesterday.

[@property1vegas]

FREEDOM!! YOU GOTTA LOVE THE AMERICAS.... 12 O'CLOCK BOYS. THATS WHATS UP!!

[@jlo13800]

If you have an banshee or kx500 , check ou this 2500 cubic inch 3800 hp 2 stroke,kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYPTg4mBmbisZ9k, its the utimate brap that will cruch any truck out there, hehe.

[@lukecarlin9946]

Bruh other countries have this as well

[@aaronaaron9128]

Keep riding and dont stop. If you get insurance and title the atv you can ride on roadways. They dont want to tell you that. At night turn your lights on and make sure your brake lights work and add blinkers then your legit.

[@DeathAngelHRA]

Someone should buy these kids helmets.

[@therider6926]

Go ahead

[@jeromelarson2977]

better call oprah

[@Beans64209]

Exactly

[@Beatbyawhiteboy]

Naw. Let them fall and crack their skulls.

[@slorky3936]

as if theyd wear them

[@OoxTruExoO]

Why is this edited like an art film towards the end? It's not an art what they are doing. They are breaking numerous laws and every method should be made available to the police to stop them, including ramming and spike strips.

[@motomikebuilder]

High school in the 80's....all about wheelies everywhere on street bikes. Then raced Mx, SX.Ax, End, HS off road. Such an addictive activity like no other. Give inner city folks a place to have their fun, dough nuts or whatever.

[@TheRah730]

I'm riding 28 years now, currently on a 22 KLR 650. I shed a tear, this was very powerful.

[@MrKAHutch]

This documentary looks extremely fascinating!

[@westseattleking666]

Top Shelf, I love you

[@robertwalker9679]

The city should embrace this and build a track. I’m sure there’s some vacant locations. Kids with something to do that they like stay out of trouble.

[@Properformancenutritioncom]

If they used the vacant lots then where would the homeless camps go?

[@grantkeller4634]

WE NEED MO OMEY FO DEM PROGRAMS

[@RockyJayyy]

They still wouldn't ride them on the tracks, they like riding on the streets and doing wheelies.

[@chrisluongo5475]

Jay O’Dowd and your still a white guy who won’t ever step foot in a hood. You sleep good at night these guys are out here trying to make it on these bikes and some of them have.

[@Mrmusha53]

@@grantkeller4634 we need more sunscreen cuz we mutants

[@callsignxulz]

Ok, this is a genuine question right here. Where do they get the money to afford new bikes? And so many bikes as well. That one kid was basically riding a brand new bike. Shining plastics and all.

[@Chris-wj4ze]

I don't know, but maybe they earn money by working during the day.

[@machinegunfunkoo7dirtyjers532]

STOLEN from the white neighborhood down the highway

[@john-9658]

Most are stolen

[@markharrington1266]

It’s really not that expensive to ride a dirt bike

[@jojokintel]

Theft

[@predatorclutchgang4156]

Yall boys do ur thing man jus happy to ppl ride together n gettin along thats what sup

[@lebrontheg.o.a.t2490]

These guys rode down the street I was on in, and it was so cool! OMG, everyone including me was cheering for them. It was so cool

[@jordangrimmett8957]

I use to get this a lot before my motorcycle got stolen. Aren’t you scared of getting hit or dying. I’m like yea I could get hit or die, but I don’t let that bother me. People that have never been on 2 wheels will never understand it’s not just a form of transportation it’s a way of life an outlet. I’ve gotten on my bike upset and when I get off im happy. Once you get on a motorcycle you will always want to ride one. BIKELIFE FOREVER💯🏍

[@tehConful]

Great documentary

[@AlexTrubinDesign]

I'ts pretty much a bicycle, with a motor. Make them legal.

[@machinegunfunkoo7dirtyjers532]

Ride them LEGALLY

[@McRemmyBaby]

Trub1n anything blacks enjoy, is always illegal... sad world

[@RasputinReview]

you mean... a motor... bike...

[@jamesbarker6373]

Why not purchase a road registered version? WR450? CRF450? Then you can ride legally. You just need lights, indicators, mirrors and to follow the same road rules as everyone else for safety reasons. Why should these people be exempt, while 99% of motorists obey the law?

[@connerjones7902]

They are legal. You can register them and drive them legally on the road. These hooligans are driving them unregistered becayse they dont care about the laws and are doing stunts and wheelies with them, putting themselves and others in danger.

[@andrewwilson7310]

Where's McNulty and Bunk when you need em?

[@pluggedin1169]

Andrew Wilson lmao I’m crying

[@jasminehill6312]

Best comment 😁

[@jasminehill6312]

@Brandon Lucia Ha!

[@schiltz55]

just another easy alternative to taking responsibility and working hard for a better life

[@AdolfTrumpler]

Getbackcomehere maybe he just isn’t buying into the liberal agenda that somehow blacks deserve pity when they’re just as able to do the right thing as anyone else

[@brooklynbred1460]

Documentaries like this remind me how blessed I am to have a beautiful home in the suburbs for my wife and kids. I cant imagine living in the hood amongst these people. One of the best days of my life was when the Bronx disappeared in my rear view mirror. These people are sad.

[@jeffbezos4746]

Ok? Good for you?

[@poppa204]

That’s very simple minded

[@lucascoval828]

@@poppa204 Not everyone wants to behave like a savage.

[@poppa204]

@@lucascoval828 what about this is being a savage it’s just young men of color riding their bikes something that makes them happy while fighting the oppression we all share throughout the country even if you’re acting completely civilized….you kno what you wouldn’t understand even if I showed you so there’s nothing more to say

[@nandochavez4546]

@@poppa204 Pfft oppression

[@iknowyoudontloveme]

30 years ago the white establishment said the same things about skateboarding. But then they started to build skateparks everywhere. Wonder why they aren't trying to find a way for these kids to recreate. ....

[@ikanwalter6631]

+Viscount Wraith I honestly don't see nothing wrong with it. it looks fun. Then again, I'm from the country. I use to do that when I was 4 or 5 in West Texas.

[@Jackm042]

+Viscount Wraith motocross tracks maybe?

[@iknowyoudontloveme]

+Jack42 where in Baltimore are the motocross tracks located?

[@iknowyoudontloveme]

+Jack42 to slow down the skateboard craze in the 80s,/early 90d cities built skate parks. I'm sure they could find the resources to do this, like they did back then. But at that point all the white riders would say: "why don't they do this in their one neighborhood", why is kinda what they're doing now isn't it.?

[@iknowyoudontloveme]

+marrerogecko so... Your point?

[@pepsico815]

Why don't they just build a bike park with ramps? All you need is an empty lot and some dirt.

[@benwilson9658]

N M hell all we need is a strip. They made skateparks to keep skaters off the street, why not do the same for bikes? We need a wheelie strip, that all.

[@jojokintel]

Because that would take work, something that is anti-black

[@motocrosspk]

Rather than criticizing... why don't you give them a place to ride their bikes? Let them live it up the way They want

[@motocrosspk]

@Hans S kindly provide us all with your weed dealers number since the stuff you smoking seems REALLY very strong

[@naveedmughal5396]

I don’t think y’all understand what dirtbikes are used for. A quick get away.

[@alfred.monaco1996]

Because first the city can't get approval for liability insurance. And if they could as soon as 1 person got hurt or killed the next of kin would want to sue for millions I know cause we're I live when I was eighteen or ninteen I had that idea and maybe if it was a club members onle. Still the insurance alone so that's why. The bike Mon

[@brooklynchayse3028]

I enjoy watching it's just super exciting and cool keep riding be safe peace.

[@sirsmoothable]

I remember watching this in 2016 good times😭

[@joshmyers6073]

Masterpiece! Put out a full length documentary on this!!

[@jolenemurphy1218]

It is I'm watching it now 💜💜💜

[@richbum3725]

It does feel like true freedom when you take it out of the rural area and go onto the urban area. I did a few times with my four wheeler and its such a rush and relive from stress.

[@barryswinestein1364]

Its called earned. THese deadbeats dont earn anything. They want the benefits without any effort. Its thug life.

[@adfr3933]

Very great movie !

[@DLOWBIMMERS]

soooooo much respect man!!!

[@RocketDogStudios]

This looks pretty fun actually. I've grown up aground dirt bikes and its a liberating feeling to ride one, I would recommend it to anyone, and these guys should be allowed to ride.

[@a0um]

They should be allowed to ride somewhere. I don’t think it’s ok to make noise in an urban area or put other people at risk of injury.

[@ebsm93]

haha yeah isn’t that funny - black people in the hood and white folk in the boonies have a love for dirt bikes. unifying in a strange way

[@OfJapann]

Skateboarding : 3

[@norfolksoutherntrainguy5857]

I love this documentary of the best documentary ever made ❤

[@pragedisarreguin1196]

that kid word at the end were amazing👏😮

[@TheMrktd1]

I wish they spent as much energy on their education as they do on their bikes. Sad. Nothing ever changes.

[@michaelbirdsong196]

THE GRAFFITI OF DIRT BIKING. respect to these guys

[@razorbackg.7004]

Keep riding!

[@BrassMtn]

Keep riding. Stay safe yall

[@JohnnyKidder]

Hey David Simon, how about this for a new season of the Wire?

[@kevinwilliamsjr3875]

What's the name of that song at 3:25??? Anybody Know???

[@2ndGenDurgo]

i wish this was longer

[@gregchapman6190]

Man U have so much more fun on dirt and trails. And u get way better but I guess there ain’t many trails in the city

[@lisajones4484]

This is a day everyone in Baltimore look forward to!!! Ion care wah no one says this is BALTIMORE'S TRADITION AND ITS NOT GOING TO STOP!!!! I grew up watching these guys riding bikes and i loved it! Yea our city have some bad times but this definitely is the best thing our city have done, yea its dangerous but its better then selling drugs, killing, and robbing so!!

[@Navvi_]

It’s still illegal lol

[@1cflchopper]

Can't hate because they like to RIDE. All your problems do go away when you ride!! If you ride you know what I'm talking about.

[@elisabethdelgado5431]

Yes, but why ride where you can easily harm pedestrians and innocent civilians? Why do it on main roads and slow traffic? They easily affect other people negatively when they decide to be reckless in the city.

[@crabdancer2237]

true dirt bike icons and legends

[@williammarshburn]

pug is the man thank you for the inspiration

[@smmn2856]

1:49 that one friend always tryna appear on your story

[@domo-tech467]

I was one of the lucky ones. My sister helped get me out of Baltimore. I now live in San fransisco, where there are beaches, mountains, big ass trees, beautiful weather, recreational centers, nude people walking down the street, I mean the list goes on. Just saddens me know that so many will never leave murdaland and see how great life truly can be. ~rip Freddy Grey..

[@giftedmidfielder]

Great film.

[@Divazia]

Watching Charmed City Kingz and wanted to see for myself. This is dope

[@blakejr.910]

Like the kid said when they are riding they feel free, and if this is what makes them happy, than so be it. Yea it's dangerous and against the law, but it's their lives so if this is what truly brings them joy they're gonna do it dispite of what the law says or whatever comments people make about it.

[@StuntDummyLives]

It's their lives!? What about all those other people on the street who are NOT breaking any laws!?

[@galmarayati]

That somehow excuses terrorizing law-abiding motorists?

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Then dont be mad when i arrest them and throw them in jail. And if i feel threaten i can shoot them

[@Detroittruckdoctor55]

Ride across my lawn punks

[@Guitaroverkill]

They impede traffic and endanger themselves and others.

[@devondemar6338]

I saw a group like this yesterday, my whole family thought it was really cool lol

[@kevin.the.explorer1]

Your cool too;)

[@conna64k81]

You tried

[@curtishunt3266]

More the merrier.

[@cypresscoastvisuals]

great film

[@Jackemeister]

veri najs vidjo!!

[@xXangrypenguinXx]

mad max: before thunderdome

[@Papisartee]

I hope they paid him for his interview & didn’t just profit off this mans struggle

[@yamster88]

Just seen the trailer for this on Hulu. Man! It's bout time y'all hit the big screen with this lifestyle!!! Can't wait to see this..

[@antonioturbes90]

This is way better then a movie! :)

[@nickmtini]

The only thing you can do is a wheelie and variations

[@pinky226]

I'm somewhat divided on this issue. I ride myself so I understand their passion to just ride, but at the same time they should be doing it in a safer place than public streets. But then again, it's hard to find places to ride as it is. Eh, could be doing worse things. Thumbs up.

[@ziggy149]

This was beautiful

[@impresalexander9528]

It also brings happiness wen they ride past ever since i was little i would rush out the house just to see them ride past nd i fell itd another element that brings bmore together.

[@JusLyric19]

If nobody is getting hurt let these boys be ! Rather this than the alternative 🙌🏽

[@pugzazzhole2603]

Mad respect for the crashed kid for getting back on.💯

[@jlo13800]

OMG this take talent! Just be careful out there. Its about time for a hydrogen powered KX500 2 stroke bike here.

[@matthewberesh9751]

Awesome,Bro

[@FreeRunin18]

They're driving right by where I work the first slow mo clip lol

[@UELPOLO]

Great piece . regardless of peoples opinion the story well well told . Causing trouble but yet its the only way they feel like they can have some sense of freedom . People will be over critical bcs they are young black kids but who cares. Some people would have something to say if they where trying to make something of themselves so who cares .

[@michaels2136]

Why don't they just buy street legal bikes, and get lice sed and insured? As opposed to being total twats?

[@xotwodtheweeknd4410]

@@michaels2136 dirt bikes are way better on so many levels

[@michaels2136]

@@xotwodtheweeknd4410 then they shoupd buy an enduro and get over themselves.

[@moni_artist]

I see a lot of self-righteous posts in here from people missing the point. Is this dangerous? Yes. Is this against the law? Yes. No reasonable person would ride around crowded city streets going fast doing wheelies... EXCEPT, when you live in an area of abject poverty, murder, drugs and prostitution, THEN popping a few wheelies in traffic with 30+ others being free and wild seems like the most important thing in the world to do. As "pointless" as this all seems to some people, it actually stopped more young boys in these areas from joining gangs and selling drugs. They put all that energy into the bikes. Older guys recognize that, and steered them more towards the bikes then gangs and drugs. If not for the dirt bikes, there's no doubt in my mind, Pug would be into some FAR worse activity. I don't know how you solve the dirt bike problem, it is a problem. But I'd rather that than more drug selling and shootouts.

[@steveneaster9761]

You want to solve a big part of the problem then give them a place to ride. I live in the country and there is still few places for people to ride unless they have 10-20 acres of land. As far as the reasonable person wouldn't ride around in crowded city streets going fast doing wheelies you couldn't be more incorrect. It is a guy thing, the adrenaline, the sound of the bike the practice and practice it takes to learn to ride a wheelie, the joy of working and building a bike and the accomplishment of the final product. I have two college degrees, own my own business and enough land to cover several city blocks so it has nothing to with living in an area of poverty, drugs or anything else. Now as far as the kids they should teach them safety such as wearing a helmet and chest protector but all in all they are not harming anyone just enjoying life. It may upset some people that they drive on the streets but alot of people that drive their cars in the street are more annoying than someone riding a dirtbike. As far as being against the law how many times a day does every driver in America break the speed limit laws? Everyone, everyday!

[@ghostkilla96]

You go to harlem or the Bronx in NYC it's the same thing.

[@vincentforsberg4102]

I can fully relate to the 12 o'clock boys, growing up on quads/bikes like they have

[@mrchubbyfella9421]

Gotta love the 410 ! Yurpppp

[@SeerTrulth]

Parents, look at your babies. Look, don't look away. What do they have for a future? How many of their precious souls did you create intentionally? How many of them were conceived when a near-stranger "nutted up" in you, all care cast to the wind. Now they are souls with hope in their eyes, and the path they have before them is paved with negligence. Negligence. Negligence and no direction.

[@easy8325]

They could put the bikes down and run up in your house and blow your brains out.Since you got a problem with them riding.

[@SeerTrulth]

+eric archer Is that the alternative, Eric? Are you certain that that option is what they would appreciate you saying they would/could do? Gotta watch what you think is the truth and how it can implicitly dog someone who doesn't want your label. Another thing is, I don't play getting shot, so if you sent your boys in they'd be in big trouble. Do you want to say that this is what you recommend? Are you one of those buying the idea that these bikes replace violence and crime? They ARE crime and irreverence. Although popping a decent wheelie is a cool thing, look what the ghetto had to take it to. Open a book and go to school and integrate into society vs. opposing society.

[@easy8325]

+AinDi Nuffin stfu you fake liberal/white supremacist 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@lalitafaroli]

That kid said he crashed, was knocked out, had teeth busted out and he is still going to ride. The adults who are doing well, need to take those kids to the country and let them ride freely.

[@johnschauder]

I'd argue riding,a track is more dangerous than doing wheelies.

[@ItsHyra]

+John Schauder riding on dirt is safer than asphalt.

[@Chris-wj4ze]

Actually, his parents need to see to it that he doesn't ride anymore.

[@jojokintel]

Or the adults could just keep on doing well and not help anyone

[@RonYoung71]

I love it. These kids remind me of Marlon Brando's The Wild Ones.

[@dontworry2977]

Love this💯 Forever BIKELIFE🤟

[@wvnomad57]

I absolutely LOVE these guys!!! Their having fun and my hat goes off to them for their courage and hope they continue doing it, their gifted to be able to ride like that. Yes their breaking the law cause you can't ride them on the streets, but what option do they have? City kids aren't allowed to own dirt bike? The problem isn't riding them on the road, but there's no other place to ride them. The city should make or have a place to where they can ride them. Punish them for what they enjoy doing will only make them worst and have no respect for the law, help them to find a place to ride them 1st, and then punish them for riding them on the road to show them respect for the law. KEEP RIDING GUYS and be safe. God Bless

[@alexkeil3445]

So they haven't got money for school and for healthcare, but they do for dirtbikes. And I can tell you dirtbikes cost a heck of a lot of money to mantain and to run.

[@alexkeil3445]

mkelebay Do you have one of those bikes? I do. And really, I can tell you that a 450 bike like that does 25 miles to the gallon maybe, and that you have to change piston every 80-90 hours of running and the chain, drive sprocket and wheel gear (if its the wrong names i'm sorry I'm not american, but you know what I mean) every 20-30 hours. Also the oil, as you say, every 15-20 hours of running. For a comparison: A normal touring bike has an engine that will last many thousands of hours without touching and has to have maintenance done on it about 10 times less frequently. This of course if you want the bikes to last more than a week, but, as you say, mostly those bikes are stolen, so chances are they do no maintenance at all and see how long the bike lasts. How dreadful

[@mkelebay]

+Alex Keil I've had several bikes, and you don't have to keep them in mint shape to have them running, crf230s are great examples, they are basically bulletproof, you can leave them sitting for a year, clean out the carb and put some oil on the chain, and youre off to the races.

[@alexkeil3445]

TheVenneman Gaming I was almost going to agree with u... :) I have a crf 450.

[@Venneman417]

+Alex Keil they have power and its a honda there still good bikes! :) I have a cr 250 2 stroke

[@mkelebay]

+TheVenneman Gaming Not sure if you deleted your previous comment, but these arn't race bikes, its a bunch of idiots riding around doing wheelies, you can do it with pedal power, this isn't motocross. My point about the 230 is that its idiot proof maintenance wise.

[@ericellis9281]

Honestly so much talent in those streets. These guys can be making big bucks on the track and on the podium. Let's help these young brothers break into moto cross. We need some fresh blood in mx. Theres Room for everybody on the track.

[@Owenn811]

very nice

[@alexwonka6855]

Im a tow truck driver in the Baltimore area and i'm in and out of the city all day. I've seen these guys, and for the most part they don't cause any trouble other than blocking up intersections and light traffic delays. And 95% of the time the cops don't even give chase anymore, they just park in the area and keep an eye on them incase one crashes. Its just amazing to me how they think their these great motorcycle riders, wow you can do a great wheelie, congrats lol try wippin thru the woods at 60 miles and hour sliding on mud and dodging trees

[@EarthSurferUSA]

The kid is right at min 3:30. No matter what hassles you are dealing with in life, you get on a dirt bike, and it all goes away. These kids are going to be OK. Some of them might even gain the self esteem and become hero's, if they choose,----just like all of us. You kids should study the history of MX and how it got to the USA, it's all on you-tube. It is a great example how one new industry (after WW2) could provide so much opportunity,--for all of us. I never thought I would see Black kids riding dirt bikes in a city, (or anybody). It is an amazing machine, isn't it? (Get into manufacturing and make parts for them, or more. You will love being a GOD, bringing in stuff with value that did not exist until you made it. Yea, I am talking from experience, and it all came from dirt bikes.

[@tyshelle1000]

Yooo showin luv from MIA

[@LisaLashaLeigh]

Just watched the doc, loved it. As long as they keep safe and stay out of trouble, I see nothing wrong with it. It's vetter than gangs, drugs and guns

[@heavensace]

The rest of us just go to off road locations... like tracks and trails... you know places where there isn't traffic, you're not breaking any laws and you wear safety equipment so you don't lose all your teeth. But good on you for making yet another gang... I'm sure that will work out just fine and not turn to street violence whether it be the gang or some citizen

[@gibsoncallaway9922]

So I'm confused who started this whole biker thing Baltimore Philadelphia or New York?

[@BinWylin]

Baltimore & New York together

[@gibsoncallaway9922]

+M Geezy I mean I seen the movie Creed were Rocky said its a Phily thing then on DMX Ruff Riders Music Video shows them doin it during the 90s in New York then that wheelie boyz documentary taken place in Baltimore showing a back flash of them starting it during the early 2000s so?🤔

[@wbtybmore500]

+Gibson Callaway well actually kinda mid late 90s

[@gamerleopard4307]

No it's ace hood he is the 1 who started it.

[@sneakerzoutkastz8596]

Have not seen the movie can't wait !!!

[@outfield3337]

This is lit👊🏿

[@Calthecool]

I totally think the cops should pull over every last one. And give them a ticket for not wearing a helmet. That’s it.

[@MHupdates]

Well put you guys, I understand their pain. I loved it tho! #BikeLife

[@norfolksoutherntrainguy5857]

I respect these guys ❤

[@dhruvivlogs8738]

It exactly like this in mass but Baltimore takes it to another level and my cousins live there and I go there a lot