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The great barrier reed. Does his part to let the leader get away at the start again...
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ando 2/16/2013 8:38pm
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early wrote:
The great barrier reed. Does his part to let the leader get away at the start again...
Laughing Nice one.

As much as I want Reed to get back up there, it seems like he just isn't on the pace. Although I haven't seen the race yet, I think this might be the signal that this will be his last year. Got as good a start as he could hope for, and ended up fourth.
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Derpin' DJ 2/16/2013 8:39pm
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Millsaps only pulled 3 seconds on him in 16 laps. It's not like he was way off the pace of Dungey and Millsaps
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Derpin' DJ wrote:
Millsaps only pulled 3 seconds on him in 16 laps. It's not like he was way off the pace of Dungey and Millsaps
I know, he wasn't that far behind, but far enough. My comment wasn't really to say that he's no longer competitive, but I wonder if he's truly got enough left to contend for the championship. I can't recall any season where it's this far into the season and he hasn't even gotten on the podium, let alone challenge for the win.

He's said himself on a number of occasions that he doesn't want to run around and not be in contention for race wins and titles.

I could be writing him off early though, it's still a long way to go.
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AUS_Twisted 2/16/2013 8:46pm
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early wrote:
The great barrier reed. Does his part to let the leader get away at the start again...
Yeah that's why he caught up to Millsaps last week.

To me Chad was not getting the drive like the other guys, a small amount makes a difference on such a hard slick track.

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Gap from millsaps to villopoto stayed consistent after he got into second. Villopoto is too fast to give him 4 (?) Laps alone at the start.
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mojoman42 2/16/2013 8:49pm
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Derpin' DJ wrote:
Millsaps only pulled 3 seconds on him in 16 laps. It's not like he was way off the pace of Dungey and Millsaps
ando wrote:
I know, he wasn't that far behind, but far enough. My comment wasn't really to say that he's no longer competitive, but I wonder if he's...
I know, he wasn't that far behind, but far enough. My comment wasn't really to say that he's no longer competitive, but I wonder if he's truly got enough left to contend for the championship. I can't recall any season where it's this far into the season and he hasn't even gotten on the podium, let alone challenge for the win.

He's said himself on a number of occasions that he doesn't want to run around and not be in contention for race wins and titles.

I could be writing him off early though, it's still a long way to go.
Did you forget how Reed was chasing down Millsaps last week? He'll get things figured out, though the SX title seems a bit out of reach right now. At the beginning of the year he was getting smoked by those guys, now he's pretty much hanging with them.
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mojoman42 wrote:
Did you forget how Reed was chasing down Millsaps last week? He'll get things figured out, though the SX title seems a bit out of reach...
Did you forget how Reed was chasing down Millsaps last week? He'll get things figured out, though the SX title seems a bit out of reach right now. At the beginning of the year he was getting smoked by those guys, now he's pretty much hanging with them.
the title looks out of reach for Chad....-39 pts is a looong way down.........the ryans are all davi has to worry about now. Like to see chad string a few podiums together thou....
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Blitz 2/16/2013 9:04pm
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mojoman42 wrote:
Did you forget how Reed was chasing down Millsaps last week? He'll get things figured out, though the SX title seems a bit out of reach...
Did you forget how Reed was chasing down Millsaps last week? He'll get things figured out, though the SX title seems a bit out of reach right now. At the beginning of the year he was getting smoked by those guys, now he's pretty much hanging with them.
googs the 2nd wrote:
the title looks out of reach for Chad....-39 pts is a looong way down.........the ryans are all davi has to worry about now. Like to see...
the title looks out of reach for Chad....-39 pts is a looong way down.........the ryans are all davi has to worry about now. Like to see chad string a few podiums together thou....
I think you are right but what happens if Millsaps has a bad race, DNF for example...could happen.....it would change things around....most notably, what would it do to Millsaps, in my opinoion, fragile confidence? RV would obviously gain the most I think based on his capability and standing but who knows what could happen to him as well....? Dungey..Reed...
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Jontow 2/16/2013 9:07pm
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reedy was still right there, he still has it. Hell, last week the win was his. just look back one year ago to tonight, his shit was OVER. But tonight he left Dallas still in it, bring on Hotlanta!
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ando 2/16/2013 9:10pm
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Derpin' DJ wrote:
Millsaps only pulled 3 seconds on him in 16 laps. It's not like he was way off the pace of Dungey and Millsaps
ando wrote:
I know, he wasn't that far behind, but far enough. My comment wasn't really to say that he's no longer competitive, but I wonder if he's...
I know, he wasn't that far behind, but far enough. My comment wasn't really to say that he's no longer competitive, but I wonder if he's truly got enough left to contend for the championship. I can't recall any season where it's this far into the season and he hasn't even gotten on the podium, let alone challenge for the win.

He's said himself on a number of occasions that he doesn't want to run around and not be in contention for race wins and titles.

I could be writing him off early though, it's still a long way to go.
mojoman42 wrote:
Did you forget how Reed was chasing down Millsaps last week? He'll get things figured out, though the SX title seems a bit out of reach...
Did you forget how Reed was chasing down Millsaps last week? He'll get things figured out, though the SX title seems a bit out of reach right now. At the beginning of the year he was getting smoked by those guys, now he's pretty much hanging with them.
No I didn't forget, but the fact is that there will be a day when Chad and/or everyone else will realise that he is no longer a genuine contender. It happens to everyone. He's never had a season start this badly, so I was just musing about whether this was that time.
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dak446 2/16/2013 9:13pm
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mojoman42 wrote:
Did you forget how Reed was chasing down Millsaps last week? He'll get things figured out, though the SX title seems a bit out of reach...
Did you forget how Reed was chasing down Millsaps last week? He'll get things figured out, though the SX title seems a bit out of reach right now. At the beginning of the year he was getting smoked by those guys, now he's pretty much hanging with them.
googs the 2nd wrote:
the title looks out of reach for Chad....-39 pts is a looong way down.........the ryans are all davi has to worry about now. Like to see...
the title looks out of reach for Chad....-39 pts is a looong way down.........the ryans are all davi has to worry about now. Like to see chad string a few podiums together thou....
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I think you are right but what happens if Millsaps has a bad race, DNF for example...could happen.....it would change things around....most notably, what would it...
I think you are right but what happens if Millsaps has a bad race, DNF for example...could happen.....it would change things around....most notably, what would it do to Millsaps, in my opinoion, fragile confidence? RV would obviously gain the most I think based on his capability and standing but who knows what could happen to him as well....? Dungey..Reed...
Fragile confidence? Stupid opinion..... Very stupid opinion.
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Jordan421 2/16/2013 9:46pm
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early wrote:
The great barrier reed. Does his part to let the leader get away at the start again...
so your telling me that if you in a race for money and you are in second, you are just going to pull over and let a guy by you because he seems to be a little faster then you are. get the fuck out of here.
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WhKnuckle 2/16/2013 9:52pm
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Reed just doesn't have the speed he used to have. Well, that's normal. He's been a pro for 13 years - that's a hell of a long time.
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Crush 2/16/2013 10:13pm
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Yeah if he's been complaining about lack of front end feel did any of you think he was gonna do well on a track as hard and as slick as that?!?!
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I'm a massive reed fan, but haven't seen the speed from him yet this year!
I'm putting my money on him when he gets away from the hard pack tracks.. this weekend was terrible
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ando 2/16/2013 10:16pm
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WhKnuckle wrote:
Reed just doesn't have the speed he used to have. Well, that's normal. He's been a pro for 13 years - that's a hell of a...
Reed just doesn't have the speed he used to have. Well, that's normal. He's been a pro for 13 years - that's a hell of a long time.
Agreed.

I really want Reed to win just one SX main or outdoor overall this year. If he does I think he will set a new record for most consecutive years winning at least one AMA national title race every year - it will be twelve seasons in a row from 2002 to 2013. Actually if you consider that he also won a GP in 2001 it's even more impressive.
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Cook441 2/16/2013 10:20pm
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68 wrote:
I'm a massive reed fan, but haven't seen the speed from him yet this year! I'm putting my money on him when he gets away from...
I'm a massive reed fan, but haven't seen the speed from him yet this year!
I'm putting my money on him when he gets away from the hard pack tracks.. this weekend was terrible
Correct me if I'm wrong but was he not the fastest guy at San Diego main?
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Little Dave 2/16/2013 10:21pm
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It's been said that an athlete is the last one to know when he has lost his edge, but if Reed is going to do something it needs to be now, I still think he has some stella performances left.

He looked to be very cautious and after washing the front last week and the slippery conditions this week you could see he wasn't pushing it into the corners - I really hope he starts to string some wins together.

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Brent 2/16/2013 10:23pm
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New Honda Blues. its those dumb dual exhaust pipes.


they should let Chad ride his 2012, they had that bike dialed in.
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Crush 2/16/2013 11:01pm
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68 wrote:
I'm a massive reed fan, but haven't seen the speed from him yet this year! I'm putting my money on him when he gets away from...
I'm a massive reed fan, but haven't seen the speed from him yet this year!
I'm putting my money on him when he gets away from the hard pack tracks.. this weekend was terrible
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Correct me if I'm wrong but was he not the fastest guy at San Diego main?
Holy shit I'm glad someone else was paying attention...

He was fastest last week, 2nd fastest week before, 2nd fastest week before that...

His speed is fine, but he obviously doesn't feel or look that good doin it...
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early 2/17/2013 12:20am
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early wrote:
The great barrier reed. Does his part to let the leader get away at the start again...
Jordan421 wrote:
so your telling me that if you in a race for money and you are in second, you are just going to pull over and let...
so your telling me that if you in a race for money and you are in second, you are just going to pull over and let a guy by you because he seems to be a little faster then you are. get the fuck out of here.
Wow, chill out dude its just a joke. It was pretty obvious that millsaps was trying really hard to get around reed in the first laps but that wasnt easy on the slippery track. By the time he did vilopoto was a whole straight in front of him and the chances of catching the reigning champ in a situation like that are slim unless he loses the front again.

I never suggested he pulled over its just that when the leader gets out front early most times its hard to real them back in. Thats the reality of all racing. Its something that has happened the last few weeks (without rehashing or blaming anybody just leave it there).

And dont tell me to get the fuck out of here
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brianfagan9 2/17/2013 12:37am
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These tracks suck and Reed needs to be riding his bike from last year. All kidding aside, well the tracks do suck. There is nowhere to pass, ala Dungey tonight, and I dont think Chad is getting along with the new Honda. Honda has these growing pains with every huge change, last one being 07' I believe.
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mxmaniac08 2/17/2013 12:59am
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I think Chads setup looks softer than the others.. apologies if its been mentioned prior.
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AS64 2/17/2013 2:11am
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mxmaniac08 wrote:
I think Chads setup looks softer than the others.. apologies if its been mentioned prior.
Yea I noticed that right off the bat at A1. Maybe this new chassis doesn't work well with a stiff setup.
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peelout 2/17/2013 2:41am
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early wrote:
The great barrier reed. Does his part to let the leader get away at the start again...
Jordan421 wrote:
so your telling me that if you in a race for money and you are in second, you are just going to pull over and let...
so your telling me that if you in a race for money and you are in second, you are just going to pull over and let a guy by you because he seems to be a little faster then you are. get the fuck out of here.
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Wow, chill out dude its just a joke. It was pretty obvious that millsaps was trying really hard to get around reed in the first laps...
Wow, chill out dude its just a joke. It was pretty obvious that millsaps was trying really hard to get around reed in the first laps but that wasnt easy on the slippery track. By the time he did vilopoto was a whole straight in front of him and the chances of catching the reigning champ in a situation like that are slim unless he loses the front again.

I never suggested he pulled over its just that when the leader gets out front early most times its hard to real them back in. Thats the reality of all racing. Its something that has happened the last few weeks (without rehashing or blaming anybody just leave it there).

And dont tell me to get the fuck out of here
So how many screen names does that make for you?

Compare it to Reed's 4th, I bet you still have a higher number.

Now shut the fuck up
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burnside 2/17/2013 3:19am
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If you listen to his post race Pulpcast on pulpmx.com he sounds VERY bummed and down. Called himself a road block in the corners and said Dunge had every right to pass him aggressively.
wired4speed 2/17/2013 4:35am
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Reed's done. So is Barcia at such a young age. Bottom line is that Reed was the 5th fastest 450f rider Saturday in a stacked talent pool. RV, Dungey and Stewart were a notch above the other riders on 2-16-13. The point's leader was consistent once again with his starts and running 20 smooth laps. Reed's not done yet.....last week proved that.
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Whitey 2/17/2013 4:48am
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wired4speed wrote:
Reed's done. So is Barcia at such a young age. Bottom line is that Reed was the 5th fastest 450f rider Saturday in a stacked talent...
Reed's done. So is Barcia at such a young age. Bottom line is that Reed was the 5th fastest 450f rider Saturday in a stacked talent pool. RV, Dungey and Stewart were a notch above the other riders on 2-16-13. The point's leader was consistent once again with his starts and running 20 smooth laps. Reed's not done yet.....last week proved that.
Huh, your first 2 words are "Reeds done" then you end your comment on "Reeds not done yet"

Please explain
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kongols 2/17/2013 5:00am
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wired4speed wrote:
Reed's done. So is Barcia at such a young age. Bottom line is that Reed was the 5th fastest 450f rider Saturday in a stacked talent...
Reed's done. So is Barcia at such a young age. Bottom line is that Reed was the 5th fastest 450f rider Saturday in a stacked talent pool. RV, Dungey and Stewart were a notch above the other riders on 2-16-13. The point's leader was consistent once again with his starts and running 20 smooth laps. Reed's not done yet.....last week proved that.
Whitey wrote:
Huh, your first 2 words are "Reeds done" then you end your comment on "Reeds not done yet"

Please explain
It means that he`s done but he`s not done yet. Doh!

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