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So I thought Motoconcepts whole idea behind the black and white bike was to not necessarily support Suzuki colors since they weren't receiving support from them............I found it kind of funny/odd that Mike Alessi's tag read Motoconcepts Suzuki. Thoughts?
They should cross out the Suzuki and put "Jeffs bro"
Personally, I think the whole thing is retarded. Mike G just basically took his ball and went home when he felt that Suzuki wasn't giving him what he felt he deserved. I can understand the frustration and emotion behind that move, but when you're working with a group of people (Mike, Tony, Vince) that have not just burned, but rather torched, bridges in the industry, is it really wise to start burning those bridges as a whole team?
If I'm Suzuki in 2011, I'm thinking that MA is on his way out and I'm not going to throw a single penny into that sinking ship. If I'm Mike G in 2011, I'm thinking, "Fine, they don't believe in us? We'll just go ahead and prove them wrong." And MotoConcepts has done just that. However, if MCR had acted a bit more like professionals (read: adults) they would have run the Suzuki logo and the yellow plastics in hopes that some day Suzuki sees the fact that they've put together a top class team and decide to jump on board. I understand that MCR doesn't need the financial backing, and they're having a good time "sticking it to the man," but their pride is undoubtedly hindering their efforts. Maybe it's not financial backing that they need, but rather the factory parts that Suzuki could have thrown their way.
So, instead of acting like a butt hurt child, Mike G should have taken a chapter out of Reed's 2010 off season moving into the 2011 season. Reed didn't get any support, but gave praise to Honda for creating a great machine, kept sporting the colors, and eventually proved that he was worth every penny that Factory Honda was willing to invest (be it financial or parts), and is now riding his own factory scooter under his own awning playing by his own rules. That's how it's done.
The funny thing to top it all off is that MCR isn't really sticking it to the man at all. Everyone knows Alessi rides a Suzuki - between commentators mentioning his Suzuki, the Suzuki tag next to his name on the running order, or his name tag at the press meetings. So MCR burned a very critical bridge, and gained nothing from it.
All that said, Mike G is clearly a very successful business man as he has the money to spend on all of this - I guess I'm just not sure how he's been so successful. By his behavior towards Suzuki (a potential sponsor), and his rider's behavior (Vince Freise), were I a sponsor I wouldn't touch that team with a 10 foot pole.
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Well said Grieby.
There's a "Joke" in here implying that you should use "Jeff's Brother"...
Can you get a Butt-Patch, today?
Bottom line, besides some free stock parts I dont think Suzuki could afford to help MCR out due to budget contraints.
The thing I dont understand is why Genova doesnt push the Leisure Concepts spas more. I guess spas and sx/mx just dont mix? Selling spas to mxers cant be as off the wall as trying to sell dog food ( Canadae)
I'm still remembering Suzuki cutting contingency after a bunch of people had bought and put bikes on the track several years back. Suzuki told them to go fuck themselves basically. I still have visions of baby blue plastics and white rims on the CCRider bikes.
Moto Concepts chose to distance themselves from the Suzuki name and as far as I am concerned MXSports shouldn't keep throwing it in there whether at a press conference or on national tv. I see that as somewhat disrespectful to a team that brings a lot to the sport.
You know who the first rider I ever saw tuck his ears into his hat was???? Doug Henry!!!! Yeah, thats right, a nerdy east coast guy. I love DH, but Id never consider him a bro-fashion maven
As for Reedy, let's face it, he's on a different level than MA800, and therefore has more negotiating power. Also, he hasn't really burnt any bridges with Honda like the Alessi's have with Suzuki. I remember hearing/reading that CR22 picked the Honda because he felt it was the next best bike to the Suzuki. So maybe Reed burnt a bridge with Suzuki, or knew Suzuki didn't have the $$ to put towards his effort in starting TwoTwo Motorsports, and went with someone he KNEW would help out.
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Maybe MCR & Suzuki already had discussions to that point which led to a big 'no help from us, period' from Suzuki?
Maybe CR & Honda discussions up to then led to a 'we'll see what happens with our budget & your team progress' from Honda?
And how do we know that MCR isn't ready with some yellow parts & Suzuki stickers if Suzuki were to find some budget for them?
Myself, I'm not sure about all the Friese drama, but I'm super-pumped on the season that MA & MCR have had - and I sure as hell have no grounds to say they should change anything with their program.
The only thing I hope is that in 5-10 years if they're not around we don't hear him cry about not having factory support because they decided to go this way.
I agree with Newmann's comments that it would help out a lot to hear what, if anything has been offered from Suzuki and if MC rejected or countered any offer. I guess speculation is why Vital exists though. . .
I like Jeff's brother.
Now Suzuki must have some money to give cause h and h Are supposedly switching to Suzuki and after complaining about kawi I would think they would not switch to Suzuki unless they were getting. More support or maybe even a factory bike which is just me guessing.
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