Zach Bell with his new Rockstar/ Husqvarna

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Skippie 9/29/2014 7:38pm
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Guy, I'm sorry...but, some of the Ass-Hats in here clearly legitimize the term: Vitard. Between Osborne, Davalos and Bell...the team is doing just fine. And...that's just...
Guy, I'm sorry...but, some of the Ass-Hats in here clearly legitimize the term: Vitard.

Between Osborne, Davalos and Bell...the team is doing just fine.

And...that's just the 250s.
I don't think anyone has doubted their speed and talent. It's their track record. Zach Bell Hasn't completed a full season in either discipline since he started. He seems to crash out more often then not. Davalos I have more hope for and maybe Osbourne will come alive this season. Only time will tell I suppose.
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davis224 9/29/2014 7:47pm
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Honest question... has Zach Bell made it through one race day as a professional without a crash? I'm fairly sure he crashed at all of his debut Nationals, at every SX race his first season, but I haven't really noticed him during the nationals this year. I don't mean to bag on him, I hope he can turn it around, but that is one hell of a stat.
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ML512 9/29/2014 8:58pm
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Skippie wrote:
I don't think anyone has doubted their speed and talent. It's their track record. Zach Bell Hasn't completed a full season in either discipline since he...
I don't think anyone has doubted their speed and talent. It's their track record. Zach Bell Hasn't completed a full season in either discipline since he started. He seems to crash out more often then not. Davalos I have more hope for and maybe Osbourne will come alive this season. Only time will tell I suppose.
Incorrect, Zach Bell scored points in every moto of the 2014 nationals.
TripleFive 9/29/2014 9:02pm
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It hasn't been mentioned yet, but doesn't Zach Bell hit the ground pretty frequently?

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Skippie 9/29/2014 9:03pm
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Incorrect, Zach Bell scored points in every moto of the 2014 nationals.
Ahhh I see you are correct. All I remember is him crashing his brains out multiple times his debut national season, and in Supercross, he also didn't set the world on fire this season. Again hoping he is able to straighten things out but I don't see it happening.
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ML512 9/29/2014 9:07pm
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Skippie wrote:
Ahhh I see you are correct. All I remember is him crashing his brains out multiple times his debut national season, and in Supercross, he also...
Ahhh I see you are correct. All I remember is him crashing his brains out multiple times his debut national season, and in Supercross, he also didn't set the world on fire this season. Again hoping he is able to straighten things out but I don't see it happening.
His goal was to stay off the ground and score points at every national (I believe he was dealing with shoulder problems all year too). We know he can haul the mail, so let's see how he can combine that speed with some maturity and a strong, healthy off-season.
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Skippie 9/29/2014 9:11pm
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I'll keep my fingers crossed. We've seen brief flashes of what he can do.
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chrisbuehler 9/29/2014 9:19pm
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This young man has a lot of upside. Unfortunate he's been injured. He's a great pick up.

Husky Management (see DM18 & JA) know prospects.

Hey, no posting anything positive in this thread! Bell has certainly had some get off's, no need to revel in it though, geez. Agree with you, he's got allot of upside. Hope he puts the pieces together and makes all the keyboard warriors around here look silly
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motorush 9/29/2014 9:31pm
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Is that Marlyn Monroe on dudes shirt??
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burn1986 9/29/2014 10:10pm
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Husky has got to be the coolest thing to happen to our sport in over a decade.
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What helmet is he going wear? Airoh like the team?

I really think he needs to continue wearing a 6d helmet..
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Skippie wrote:
I don't think anyone has doubted their speed and talent. It's their track record. Zach Bell Hasn't completed a full season in either discipline since he...
I don't think anyone has doubted their speed and talent. It's their track record. Zach Bell Hasn't completed a full season in either discipline since he started. He seems to crash out more often then not. Davalos I have more hope for and maybe Osbourne will come alive this season. Only time will tell I suppose.
ML512 wrote:
Incorrect, Zach Bell scored points in every moto of the 2014 nationals.
Incorrect, he didn't score points in 4 Motos..
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Jarid332 9/30/2014 7:33am
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Just in case some people still needed proof. :)
Just in case some people still needed proof. Smile

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hillbilly 9/30/2014 12:54pm
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Maybe it was the red bike that is the common thread in all the crashes,even Justin got tossed like a salad few times. Husky kick ass...
Maybe it was the red bike that is the common thread in all the crashes,even Justin got tossed like a salad few times.

Husky kick ass in gps mx2 this past season.,

Do they get the works exemption?
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Wait, who's tossing salads?
Sorry,bad choice of words.

So,do they get a works exemption?
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ML512 wrote:
Just in case some people still needed proof. :)
Just in case some people still needed proof. Smile

The bikes look good, but I'd like to see that kid pick up a lot more muscle. Think Jeff Ward.

Good luck to him this coming season.


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tek14 9/30/2014 2:06pm
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He looks sad on bike.. even more when will hit track after Honda years.
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ML512 9/30/2014 3:01pm
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Skippie wrote:
I don't think anyone has doubted their speed and talent. It's their track record. Zach Bell Hasn't completed a full season in either discipline since he...
I don't think anyone has doubted their speed and talent. It's their track record. Zach Bell Hasn't completed a full season in either discipline since he started. He seems to crash out more often then not. Davalos I have more hope for and maybe Osbourne will come alive this season. Only time will tell I suppose.
ML512 wrote:
Incorrect, Zach Bell scored points in every moto of the 2014 nationals.
Gringoe wrote:
Incorrect, he didn't score points in 4 Motos..
You're correct, I miss-read the PDF breakdown. I was looking for blanks, not zeros. Laughing
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I think he can still figure it out he has speed hope he can put it to good use. I hope he suprises people.

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NV825 9/30/2014 4:15pm
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I think it's fair that another top tier team would give him a chance seeing that he only has been on one prior top tier team before. Now if he does nothing with this ride, then the nay sayers may have some legitimate ammo.

Best of luck to Zach (and the entire Husky team). I hope they can all get on the box consistently and stay off the ground.
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jhansen510 9/30/2014 6:48pm
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Anyone thinking that the husky will be a bad bike or that Zach does not have what it takes. Well, you are sadly mistaken! It's not as easy as the top guys make it look and this sport is a dog eat dog world. Correct me if this next statement is false. From a business standpoint Zach Bell is a much better prospect than every 250 privateer I can think of.
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lumpy790 9/30/2014 7:50pm
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Im thinking ... Yellow ... or White hoses?
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so in a case like this, can we agree that a guy like Jake Canada who has continually progressed each year of his career and has gotten better on the equipment he has been given would benefit a lot more from an opportunity on a solid team than a guy like zach bell who has been given all thats needed to win but not produced or finished better in a season than jake has???

I think thats the point many are trying to make... Fish from a talent pool that has untapped upside and give them a shot with an opportunity.

Not only will the bike actually be racing at all the rounds but the rider will get a chance to prove themselves for a year on solid equipment to see what they can really do. Makes more sense to me.

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TeamGreen 9/30/2014 8:45pm
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lumpy790 wrote:
Im thinking ... Yellow ... or White hoses?
Yellow w/ Black logo
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DL 9/30/2014 8:46pm
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Agreed, there are a few guys like Canada that simply haven't gotten the shot, yet.
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BobbyM 9/30/2014 9:20pm
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Jackoffs always feel the need to shit on other people's good fortune out of...jealousy I guess. Why else would they do it?
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numba1 fan 9/30/2014 10:00pm
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jhansen510 wrote:
Canada hasn't gotten a shot?
no, what shot has he gotten other than a privateer ride? You do know the difference between teams like that and rockstar ktm/husky right??


And bobbym back again with another smart ass comment. Not jealous of zach or the fact he hits the ground all the time lol just stating the facts as to what things could change in the sport. Hard work and improving results should be rewarded otherwise we get kids quiting pro racing to become construction workers and i think that is wasting talent.
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EddieC 9/30/2014 10:02pm
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There are many factors as to why someone would get a ride over a handful of "equally" talented riders. Some might say its none of our business but it would sure eliminate a lot of speculation, rumors and plain B.S.

1. Pay - all things being equal does a rider come in say 1. I will ride for little to no salary and just collect AMA payout. 2. I have sponsor/parents that will pay for me to be on team. 3. Low salary High bonuses

2. Health - Do teams look at the health of available riders and go with the lowest risk?

3. Marketability - Looks, Personality, Charm can a team or sponsors sell product with this person?

4. Coachable - How is it to work with this rider? Does he like to test? Can he handle criticism?

5. Skill - Does this riders riding style work with the bike?

I believe of all these factors, PAY plays a BIG factor. If we knew what a rider was getting paid or was paying to ride it would eliminate a lot of speculation and rumors.

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