Two Two 3rd Rider

Mchenault499
Edited Date/Time 11/5/2014 5:25am
Chad Reed annouces Michael Byrne on instagram. I wonder what capacity? I'm thinking test rider, daytona, and select nationals. It would be cool if it were full time though.

http://instagram.com/p/u-55pWmpHy/
|
davistld01
Profile picture for user davistld01
Posts
8682
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Springfield, MO US
davistld01 11/4/2014 7:59am
11/4/2014 7:59am Edited Date/Time 11/4/2014 8:03am
You never know though. That bike looks like a full-on TwoTwo 450. Sounds like he's teaming with Reed as a team member...nothing mentioned about testing or racing "selected events". Burner is a great rider, but isn't a top-5 guy at all...but he's Chad's best bud, and it's cool for him to bring him onboard. I wonder if he's spending his own money to put Byrne on a team bike?
Gringoe
Profile picture for user Gringoe
Posts
1586
Joined
4/12/2014
Location
MP
Gringoe 11/4/2014 8:11am
11/4/2014 8:11am Edited Date/Time 11/4/2014 8:13am
davistld01 wrote:
You never know though. That bike looks like a full-on TwoTwo 450. Sounds like he's teaming with Reed as a team member...nothing mentioned about testing or...
You never know though. That bike looks like a full-on TwoTwo 450. Sounds like he's teaming with Reed as a team member...nothing mentioned about testing or racing "selected events". Burner is a great rider, but isn't a top-5 guy at all...but he's Chad's best bud, and it's cool for him to bring him onboard. I wonder if he's spending his own money to put Byrne on a team bike?
Not top 3 anymore but top ten? Yes.

I can not remember the last time jg made it a year missing no races..
jeffro503
Profile picture for user jeffro503
Posts
27442
Joined
7/22/2007
Location
St Helens, OR US
jeffro503 11/4/2014 8:15am
11/4/2014 8:15am
Whoa! Well....cool none the less. Must of picked up some really good team support and / or sponsor money with being able to grab Byrne and JG33. Be good to see Byrne back out there again....hopefully full time.

The Shop

See All »
colonel
Profile picture for user colonel
Posts
395
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Girona ES
colonel 11/4/2014 8:22am
11/4/2014 8:22am
davistld01 wrote:
You never know though. That bike looks like a full-on TwoTwo 450. Sounds like he's teaming with Reed as a team member...nothing mentioned about testing or...
You never know though. That bike looks like a full-on TwoTwo 450. Sounds like he's teaming with Reed as a team member...nothing mentioned about testing or racing "selected events". Burner is a great rider, but isn't a top-5 guy at all...but he's Chad's best bud, and it's cool for him to bring him onboard. I wonder if he's spending his own money to put Byrne on a team bike?
How big was your negativity pill this am? Jesus dude.
Ozzy
Profile picture for user Ozzy
Posts
1103
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Santa Clarita , CA US
Ozzy 11/4/2014 8:25am
11/4/2014 8:25am
To clarify........
Michael Byrne is the right tool in the drawer so to speak!
They're both great pals 1st.
They're both loyal and trusting of each other.
The families are close too.
Byrner brings years of expertise to the fold.
Byrner will train with Chad, push Chad, etc.
Byrner will be involved in developement, etc.
Again, the right guy for the job at hand.
Nothing beats experience, nothing.
#BringOn2015
jeffro503
Profile picture for user jeffro503
Posts
27442
Joined
7/22/2007
Location
St Helens, OR US
jeffro503 11/4/2014 8:27am
11/4/2014 8:27am Edited Date/Time 11/4/2014 8:28am
Ozzy wrote:
To clarify........ Michael Byrne is the right tool in the drawer so to speak! They're both great pals 1st. They're both loyal and trusting of each...
To clarify........
Michael Byrne is the right tool in the drawer so to speak!
They're both great pals 1st.
They're both loyal and trusting of each other.
The families are close too.
Byrner brings years of expertise to the fold.
Byrner will train with Chad, push Chad, etc.
Byrner will be involved in developement, etc.
Again, the right guy for the job at hand.
Nothing beats experience, nothing.
#BringOn2015
Wish you guys the best of luck this next season Dave!
Xeno
Profile picture for user Xeno
Posts
3634
Joined
12/30/2010
Location
San Clemente, CA US
Xeno 11/4/2014 8:28am
11/4/2014 8:28am
Well, there you have it!
Jimfunn
Profile picture for user Jimfunn
Posts
438
Joined
4/17/2013
Location
GB
Jimfunn 11/4/2014 8:28am
11/4/2014 8:28am
ohlins on byrners bike as well. Anyone know the official word on what they'll use?
wow123
Profile picture for user wow123
Posts
1164
Joined
4/27/2010
Location
AX
wow123 11/4/2014 8:30am
11/4/2014 8:30am Edited Date/Time 11/4/2014 8:40am
great news,


now if some half philanthropic australian company will stump up for metty, we'll be right to go...

22
24
26
not dissing 33 but the above has great symmetry and marketing potential


shit if it were some obscure useless Olympic sport like synchronized diving there'd be government money thrown around
colonel
Profile picture for user colonel
Posts
395
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Girona ES
colonel 11/4/2014 8:30am
11/4/2014 8:30am
Ozzy wrote:
To clarify........ Michael Byrne is the right tool in the drawer so to speak! They're both great pals 1st. They're both loyal and trusting of each...
To clarify........
Michael Byrne is the right tool in the drawer so to speak!
They're both great pals 1st.
They're both loyal and trusting of each other.
The families are close too.
Byrner brings years of expertise to the fold.
Byrner will train with Chad, push Chad, etc.
Byrner will be involved in developement, etc.
Again, the right guy for the job at hand.
Nothing beats experience, nothing.
#BringOn2015
Brilliant choice for the team and everyone involved. Not sure why this never happend earlier.
wow123
Profile picture for user wow123
Posts
1164
Joined
4/27/2010
Location
AX
wow123 11/4/2014 8:32am
11/4/2014 8:32am
Ozzy wrote:
To clarify........ Michael Byrne is the right tool in the drawer so to speak! They're both great pals 1st. They're both loyal and trusting of each...
To clarify........
Michael Byrne is the right tool in the drawer so to speak!
They're both great pals 1st.
They're both loyal and trusting of each other.
The families are close too.
Byrner brings years of expertise to the fold.
Byrner will train with Chad, push Chad, etc.
Byrner will be involved in developement, etc.
Again, the right guy for the job at hand.
Nothing beats experience, nothing.
#BringOn2015
hey I'm a "right tool" sometimes do i get a job?
Wetterstrand 11/4/2014 8:32am
11/4/2014 8:32am
Ozzy wrote:
To clarify........ Michael Byrne is the right tool in the drawer so to speak! They're both great pals 1st. They're both loyal and trusting of each...
To clarify........
Michael Byrne is the right tool in the drawer so to speak!
They're both great pals 1st.
They're both loyal and trusting of each other.
The families are close too.
Byrner brings years of expertise to the fold.
Byrner will train with Chad, push Chad, etc.
Byrner will be involved in developement, etc.
Again, the right guy for the job at hand.
Nothing beats experience, nothing.
#BringOn2015
So, will Byrne be racing on a twotwo kawi too or is it "only" training and developement?
NorcalVet
Profile picture for user NorcalVet
Posts
633
Joined
9/6/2007
Location
Nor-cal, CA US
NorcalVet 11/4/2014 9:10am
11/4/2014 9:10am
Nice
Looks like A-1 is getting more exciting now w/ 3 bike in the 22 pits!

Why not bring a fast friend and their family into the fold
It'll break up the long days of testing and getting back into race/ winning shape

Now how about some team 22 gear in Aussie colors...
Ozzy
Profile picture for user Ozzy
Posts
1103
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Santa Clarita , CA US
Ozzy 11/4/2014 9:17am
11/4/2014 9:17am
Quote: NorcalVet
Nice
Looks like A-1 is getting more exciting now w/ 3 bike in the 22 pits!

Just the 2.
CR22 & JG33
Sandberm
Profile picture for user Sandberm
Posts
5847
Joined
3/27/2009
Location
Pasco, WA US
Sandberm 11/4/2014 10:34am
11/4/2014 10:34am
Ozzy wrote:
Quote: NorcalVet
Nice
Looks like A-1 is getting more exciting now w/ 3 bike in the 22 pits!

Just the 2.
CR22 & JG33
So hes just a test rider/backup if somebody gets hurt in sx?

Will he do MX?
Roostermx58
Profile picture for user Roostermx58
Posts
1507
Joined
9/18/2013
Location
Raleigh/Durham, NC US
Roostermx58 11/4/2014 12:02pm
11/4/2014 12:02pm
Ozzy wrote:
Quote: NorcalVet
Nice
Looks like A-1 is getting more exciting now w/ 3 bike in the 22 pits!

Just the 2.
CR22 & JG33
Sandberm wrote:
So hes just a test rider/backup if somebody gets hurt in sx?

Will he do MX?
Yes, just a fill-in rider and will be leveraged for testing/training
davistld01
Profile picture for user davistld01
Posts
8682
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Springfield, MO US
davistld01 11/4/2014 12:38pm
11/4/2014 12:38pm
davistld01 wrote:
You never know though. That bike looks like a full-on TwoTwo 450. Sounds like he's teaming with Reed as a team member...nothing mentioned about testing or...
You never know though. That bike looks like a full-on TwoTwo 450. Sounds like he's teaming with Reed as a team member...nothing mentioned about testing or racing "selected events". Burner is a great rider, but isn't a top-5 guy at all...but he's Chad's best bud, and it's cool for him to bring him onboard. I wonder if he's spending his own money to put Byrne on a team bike?
colonel wrote:
How big was your negativity pill this am? Jesus dude.
Huh? I don't know where your comment about negativity comes from...dude, but I'm a Michael Byrne fan and I think he's a great rider. But, I'm also a realist. The way the class is stacked now, even as good as MB is...he will do great to get into the top-10 with any kind of consistancy. He just simply won't...and I'm sure Chad & Michael both know that. Burner is on staff as a backup rider that will be a great testing and development guy. He's super smart, and has his head on straight. He'll be a great addition.

That sounds pretty positive to me. How about you?

Pit Row

See All »
NorcalVet
Profile picture for user NorcalVet
Posts
633
Joined
9/6/2007
Location
Nor-cal, CA US
NorcalVet 11/4/2014 1:02pm
11/4/2014 1:02pm
Ozzy wrote:
Quote: NorcalVet
Nice
Looks like A-1 is getting more exciting now w/ 3 bike in the 22 pits!

Just the 2.
CR22 & JG33
Thanks for the update

Are they each doing their own thing as far as track time/ testing?

Or are they all working together and throwing Michael into the mix to help out w/ testing parts and set up
Cygnus
Profile picture for user Cygnus
Posts
14849
Joined
8/15/2006
Location
Hanover, CO US
Cygnus 11/4/2014 2:34pm
11/4/2014 2:34pm
Mchenault499 wrote:
Chad Reed annouces Michael Byrne on instagram. I wonder what capacity? I'm thinking test rider, daytona, and select nationals. It would be cool if it were...
Chad Reed annouces Michael Byrne on instagram. I wonder what capacity? I'm thinking test rider, daytona, and select nationals. It would be cool if it were full time though.

http://instagram.com/p/u-55pWmpHy/
3 riders in the main event seems like. Pretty successful team to me. Will it happen at every round? I sure hope so. Even if they aren't on Hondas anymore. Har!
Roostermx58
Profile picture for user Roostermx58
Posts
1507
Joined
9/18/2013
Location
Raleigh/Durham, NC US
Roostermx58 11/4/2014 3:01pm
11/4/2014 3:01pm
Mchenault499 wrote:
Chad Reed annouces Michael Byrne on instagram. I wonder what capacity? I'm thinking test rider, daytona, and select nationals. It would be cool if it were...
Chad Reed annouces Michael Byrne on instagram. I wonder what capacity? I'm thinking test rider, daytona, and select nationals. It would be cool if it were full time though.

http://instagram.com/p/u-55pWmpHy/
Cygnus wrote:
3 riders in the main event seems like. Pretty successful team to me. Will it happen at every round? I sure hope so. Even if they...
3 riders in the main event seems like. Pretty successful team to me. Will it happen at every round? I sure hope so. Even if they aren't on Hondas anymore. Har!
Only 2 riders in the mains. 26 is simply a fill in rider..
kiwifan
Profile picture for user kiwifan
Posts
9485
Joined
10/31/2009
Location
CA US
kiwifan 11/4/2014 3:24pm
11/4/2014 3:24pm
Mchenault499 wrote:
Chad Reed annouces Michael Byrne on instagram. I wonder what capacity? I'm thinking test rider, daytona, and select nationals. It would be cool if it were...
Chad Reed annouces Michael Byrne on instagram. I wonder what capacity? I'm thinking test rider, daytona, and select nationals. It would be cool if it were full time though.

http://instagram.com/p/u-55pWmpHy/
Cygnus wrote:
3 riders in the main event seems like. Pretty successful team to me. Will it happen at every round? I sure hope so. Even if they...
3 riders in the main event seems like. Pretty successful team to me. Will it happen at every round? I sure hope so. Even if they aren't on Hondas anymore. Har!
lol and unlikely to ever go back to Hondas
LoudLove
Profile picture for user LoudLove
Posts
1739
Joined
7/16/2010
Location
US
LoudLove 11/4/2014 3:48pm
11/4/2014 3:48pm
Races are better with Byrne in attendance. He's just one of those guys fans like & appreciate. Remember when Emig took him under his wing all those years ago? 'though Fro might have thought "Burner" was a reference to something else...
Jrewing
Profile picture for user Jrewing
Posts
2865
Joined
1/4/2014
Location
AU
Jrewing 11/5/2014 3:54am
11/5/2014 3:54am Edited Date/Time 11/5/2014 3:54am
Ozzy wrote:
Quote: NorcalVet
Nice
Looks like A-1 is getting more exciting now w/ 3 bike in the 22 pits!

Just the 2.
CR22 & JG33
22 24 26... I like that. JG33's cool too

Ozzy. How much money does metty need to get on board? Crowd Funders unite!
wfo4ever
Profile picture for user wfo4ever
Posts
789
Joined
8/3/2014
Location
NC US
wfo4ever 11/5/2014 5:25am
11/5/2014 5:25am Edited Date/Time 11/5/2014 6:21am
A fly on the wall told me that Chad Reed's 22 Motorsports team will not be running Ohlins next year. Ohlins USA is located in the town where I live, I know someone who knows a few of the guys that work there. He was told that the mark up on Ohlins product is ridiculous and that stock suspension was so good these days if set up properly that you are just wasting money on Ohlins, rear shock for a 450 costs them under $500, they retail for 1600.00, huge rip off. Bunch of local red necks work there. He also said the head person of their off road department used to work at a local factory and their head tech guy that works on off road suspension just learned how to ride a dirt bike a few years ago?

Post a reply to: Two Two 3rd Rider