Chad's Rising Confidence

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Edited Date/Time 11/30/2015 9:10pm
Chad needed this weekend, as we head to Anaheim. He's always been an emotionally driven racer, and that's not a bad thing. His performance in Sydney shows a renewed comfort in his machinery; there's a "something's feeling right" factor going on in this interview. When he's "on" he wins, so bring on Anaheim!

http://www.vitalmx.com/videos/member/Inside-Line-Chad-Reed,12717/ocscot…

btw, has anyone heard him discuss the new Yamaha and what it's like being back where it all began? Very curious to know more about the experience so far, seems like a good thing.

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resetjet 11/30/2015 6:29am
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The only thing he needed over the last several years is to ride near the edge. Every time he did that he got bit....Plus he won't do it when his bike is not just right. When he does, he is almost unbeatable. Not sure his age has caught up to him yet for a 20 lap sx race. Its his mind that is old and has alot to lose. We'll see which chad lines up this year, but I don't think you can fix his problem.
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davistld01 11/30/2015 7:08am
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Chad's not done yet. Like it's been said before he's a very "mental" rider, but when he's comfortable, confident & "feeling it"...he's damn near impossible to count out, or even beat. He's looking like the "old Chad", and the Yamaha seems to work for him too (which shocks me a little). I think the Aussie SX did wonders for him, showing more to himself than to anybody else, that he can run with and beat fast young bucks like Webb. I don't believe he's in for another championship, but I can sure see him with a possible overall and several podiums.
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jonesaustin 11/30/2015 7:22am
11/30/2015 7:22am Edited Date/Time 11/30/2015 7:23am
Well stated, I agree. If he's warring at the front for points in a title chase, anything is possible. I like how this seems to be a very positive entrance to 2016. An entertaining story as we approach the series.
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Juss 11/30/2015 7:39am
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So did the Yamaha deal get sorted out?

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TriRacer27 11/30/2015 7:49am
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He is trying to get a deal together with Yamaha and you're surprised he has nothing negative to say about the bike at this point? Come on. I'm a Chad fan too but at this point everyone is having their best preseason ever and on the best bike they've ever ridden.
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stangkag 11/30/2015 7:51am
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Hope he battles up front this year in SX but there's a ton of really quick guys already up there that are gonna keep him honest! I just hope more than anything they all stay healthy.
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IWreckALot 11/30/2015 8:06am
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stangkag wrote:
Hope he battles up front this year in SX but there's a ton of really quick guys already up there that are gonna keep him honest...
Hope he battles up front this year in SX but there's a ton of really quick guys already up there that are gonna keep him honest! I just hope more than anything they all stay healthy.
Most stacked season ever coming right up. . . Lol.
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stangkag 11/30/2015 8:11am
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You know it IWreckALot ! Best season with the most talent ever right? Wink
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I think chad has had so much on his plate the last few years with the team. This year he is doing the right things. I think he knows it as well. Being out in Cali with the shit hard pack dirt and all of the young hungry guys like Webb, Martin, etc. This allows him to setup his bike for the tough conditions as well as trigger his mindset long before the season starts. I think we will see a more aggressive reedy this year and I am hoping that he stays healthy. Any series with chad in the hunt is going to be better. Awesome to see him on blue again and everyone who rides one knows the bike is awesome. Stoked
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NV825 11/30/2015 9:15am
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His come from behind win at one of the Anaheims two years ago by passing all the top players was one of the best supercross races ever. He's still got "it" for sure for race wins and I hope to see him on the line at A1.
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jonesaustin 11/30/2015 10:17am
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TriRacer27 wrote:
He is trying to get a deal together with Yamaha and you're surprised he has nothing negative to say about the bike at this point? Come...
He is trying to get a deal together with Yamaha and you're surprised he has nothing negative to say about the bike at this point? Come on. I'm a Chad fan too but at this point everyone is having their best preseason ever and on the best bike they've ever ridden.
Yeah but everyone didn't just win the first night in Sydney this past weekend.
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UpTiTe 11/30/2015 10:33am
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Who got second at the race again?
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tprice07 11/30/2015 2:08pm
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He doesn't look like he is down to his fighting weight just yet...I don't see him being 100% confident at the moment.
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Grieby54 11/30/2015 2:48pm
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UpTiTe wrote:
Who got second at the race again?
greenmx5 wrote:
What do you mean?
I'm confused how you're confused about what that question meant. I'm about 99% confident that Uptite is asking who got second at the Sydney SX.
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mxgoon 11/30/2015 3:09pm
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UpTiTe wrote:
Who got second at the race again?
Who got 4th?
nascarnate326 11/30/2015 3:15pm
11/30/2015 3:15pm
I feel like Chad Reed on a stock YZF450 has more confidence than on his kxr/crf/whateverf. He's just a blue rider through and through. Oh and his goofy 360 cam.

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UpTiTe 11/30/2015 3:27pm
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UpTiTe wrote:
Who got second at the race again?
greenmx5 wrote:
What do you mean?
I mean who got second ? Must of been someone real fast the way everyone is all hot about it.
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jonesaustin 11/30/2015 3:51pm
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Not sure if this question is legit or sarcasm. Yes Chad got 2nd on the last night, is that the point? He won Saturday. Either way, he's feeling good and nothing wrong with celebrating that.
chocolatethunder782 11/30/2015 4:02pm
11/30/2015 4:02pm
jonesaustin wrote:
Not sure if this question is legit or sarcasm. Yes Chad got 2nd on the last night, is that the point? He won Saturday. Either way...
Not sure if this question is legit or sarcasm. Yes Chad got 2nd on the last night, is that the point? He won Saturday. Either way, he's feeling good and nothing wrong with celebrating that.
The point is that the competition wasn't as fast as the supercross series.
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Crush 11/30/2015 4:10pm
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chocolatethunder782 wrote:
The point is that the competition wasn't as fast as the supercross series.
That Cooper Webb guy tho. Rubbish.
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greenmx5 11/30/2015 4:17pm
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UpTiTe wrote:
Who got second at the race again?
greenmx5 wrote:
What do you mean?
UpTiTe wrote:
I mean who got second ? Must of been someone real fast the way everyone is all hot about it.
Didn't he get a bad start and crash? And still passed Webb on the last lap? Sit down with all your negativity and take your keyboard elsewhere.
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The Champ 11/30/2015 4:17pm
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UpTiTe wrote:
Who got second at the race again?
greenmx5 wrote:
What do you mean?
UpTiTe wrote:
I mean who got second ? Must of been someone real fast the way everyone is all hot about it.
Idiot.
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greenmx5 11/30/2015 4:18pm
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UpTiTe wrote:
Who got second at the race again?
greenmx5 wrote:
What do you mean?
Grieby54 wrote:
I'm confused how you're confused about what that question meant. I'm about 99% confident that Uptite is asking who got second at the Sydney SX.
I just like messing with uptite.
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jonesaustin 11/30/2015 4:21pm
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Crush wrote:
That Cooper Webb guy tho. Rubbish.
exactly! and Webb's presence aside, Chad performed very well in front of the Australian crowd, on the brand that brought him fame and success, so believe it, the win is a nostalgic, underdog victory that is just the stress reliever a guy like Chad needs as he enters the season. it's a cool thing, let's enjoy it...
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UpTiTe 11/30/2015 4:27pm
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greenmx5 wrote:
What do you mean?
UpTiTe wrote:
I mean who got second ? Must of been someone real fast the way everyone is all hot about it.
The Champ wrote:
Idiot.
LMAO

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