Jimmy Albertson now on KTMs

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"So pumped on my new ktm's from @surdykeyamaha ! I can't wait to take it down to @merge_racing and get it dialed in for muddy creek! Huge thanks to Greg Surdyke and Zach Tourneer! @motosportinc @crosslandracing @fmf73 @flyracingusa @rekluse_motorsports @acerbisusa @180decals @dubyausa @ridedunlop @xbrandgoggles @worksconnection @hammerheaddesigns @renegadefuels @renthal_moto @talonengineering @alpinestars @motoseat @ktmusa"
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kongols 6/13/2014 12:42pm
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Sellout.Dizzy
I hope AMA will not become Europe where 60% of bikes on a line are KTM's.
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Lane-O103 6/13/2014 12:43pm
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Now Ronnie Mac has to ride a KTM now too? Seems a lot of people ditching Honda..
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kongols wrote:
Sellout.Dizzy
I hope AMA will not become Europe where 60% of bikes on a line are KTM's.
why?
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davistld01 6/13/2014 12:48pm
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kongols wrote:
Sellout.Dizzy
I hope AMA will not become Europe where 60% of bikes on a line are KTM's.
WGAF? If Jimmy can realize better support from Surdyke and have better results, how can you call him a sellout? You'd do the same thing!

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usp4u 6/13/2014 12:51pm
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kongols wrote:
Sellout.Dizzy
I hope AMA will not become Europe where 60% of bikes on a line are KTM's.
Yeah...Because it would suck if the big 4 actually tried to innovate or build a diverse product line......
Blink

KTM has been giving the people what they want and are starting to reap the benefits of it.
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Olson 6/13/2014 12:53pm
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World domination! Congrats to Jimmy getting on the best bike out there.
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kongols wrote:
Sellout.Dizzy
I hope AMA will not become Europe where 60% of bikes on a line are KTM's.
davistld01 wrote:
WGAF? If Jimmy can realize better support from Surdyke and have better results, how can you call him a sellout? You'd do the same thing!
Because Kongols is a crybaby and has to find something negative to say about everything.

Jimmy is a grown man trying to make a living and if KTM is gonna give him more support than Honda, he has every right to go and ride for them. Unless he broke a contract or something like that, which I doubt happened. But Kongols is a better man than Jimmy and all the rest of us. Kongols would never "sellout"
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kijen 6/13/2014 12:59pm
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Interesting he took the KTM from a Yamaha dealer.....better support?
Travis_Hudson 6/13/2014 1:02pm
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Wonder what went down with motosport???
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Travis_Hudson wrote:
Wonder what went down with motosport???
I think motosport was SX only.
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ML512 6/13/2014 1:05pm
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Travis_Hudson wrote:
Wonder what went down with motosport???
MotoSport was the first company he has tagged in his thanks section.
Travis_Hudson 6/13/2014 1:07pm
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Wonder what went down with motosport???
ML512 wrote:
MotoSport was the first company he has tagged in his thanks section.
Ahh...good deal. I hope he has some good rides on the pumpkin's!Smile
ReturnofJorddo 6/13/2014 1:10pm
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kongols wrote:
Sellout.Dizzy
I hope AMA will not become Europe where 60% of bikes on a line are KTM's.
Wouldn't that indicate something to you, like say, oh I don't know, KTM could possibly be the best bike you can buy?
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josh8811 6/13/2014 1:44pm
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Good for Jimmy.. KTM is the best bike in the market! Maybe some of you should try one instead of being a jap fanboi sheep!
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kongols wrote:
Sellout.Dizzy
I hope AMA will not become Europe where 60% of bikes on a line are KTM's.
haha what an idiot... by ur way of thinking there should be no factory teams and everyone should be supported by dad. man i just cant believe weston pieck sold out and got a good ride after all his hard work...Silly

some people just shouldnt breed
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So there was real reason to miss this weekend... Husqvarna next year then.
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jamma10 6/13/2014 1:59pm
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I think what Kongols was saying is that it's nice to see a variety of machinery on the line, he wasn't talking down KTM.

We're pretty saturated with KTMs over here in Europe but they're popular for a reason.

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IceMan446 6/13/2014 2:02pm
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josh8811 wrote:
Good for Jimmy.. KTM is the best bike in the market! Maybe some of you should try one instead of being a jap fanboi sheep!
Talk about being a "fanboi"

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Ebs 6/13/2014 2:06pm
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Mid season switch, that's gotta be tough. It sucks he's missing High Point this weekend, is a week much time to sort out a new bike?
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TNL830 6/13/2014 2:21pm
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kijen wrote:
Interesting he took the KTM from a Yamaha dealer.....better support?
I say better support if he has the money then your looking at able to send his engine to KTM factory services.
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Kyle978 6/13/2014 2:27pm
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I would imagine he switched because he's on the slowest 450 by far (about 7-8 HP down I believe) with some serious chassis flaws, and the KTM is one of the fastest with a very solid chassis package. The KTM is one of, if not the best overall 450 right now IMO
doubleupnv 6/13/2014 2:30pm
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kongols wrote:
Sellout.Dizzy
I hope AMA will not become Europe where 60% of bikes on a line are KTM's.
usp4u wrote:
Yeah...Because it would suck if the big 4 actually tried to innovate or build a diverse product line...... :blink: KTM has been giving the people what...
Yeah...Because it would suck if the big 4 actually tried to innovate or build a diverse product line......
Blink

KTM has been giving the people what they want and are starting to reap the benefits of it.
^^^This
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Jimmy's Sprinter van is still in Grand Junction Colorado. Not only a cylinder/piston and turbo shot, but also the head. Going with a remanufactured long block that should be delivered to the shop by Wednesday, and hopefully roadworthy by next Friday. I do want to say without all the generous donations, it just wouldn't be possible, and his season would have been over. He is half way there in donations for repairs, and he will do what it takes on his own to get the job done.
www.JimmyAlbertson.com
Jimmy will announce the top 5 donations tomorrow that will receive signed Fly Racing Jerseys, and 6 thru 10 will get signed Beer/EKS Goggles. The list of contributors is on his website. Jimmy is overwhelmed by the support!
The 1 week break should allow the Albee Bros to be at Muddy Creek for round 5 and to continue the outdoor national run video series brought to you by MOTOSPORT.COM

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GuyB 6/13/2014 2:33pm
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kongols wrote:
Sellout.Dizzy
I hope AMA will not become Europe where 60% of bikes on a line are KTM's.
Wow. Between that, and your post about RV racing GPs? Have a nice summer vacation.
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Electro21 6/13/2014 2:45pm
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Awesome!!! I love KTM's and Jimmy and his wife seem to have really cool personalities. Best of luck to him on his new ride!!!
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BigDaddyG 6/13/2014 2:49pm
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Doesn't KTM have the best contingency out there? I do think so...and it is a far better bike than the Honda. Those new hondas haven't had much love from the fast guys.
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What's going to happen when KTM steps up and says that they don't like the double displacement rule for four strokes? And then they tell AMA Pro to change the rule or they are going to take all of their toys and go home?

Would be a shame if the biggest name in the sport pulled out over some stupid double displacement rule.....lol. Laughing

The times, they are a changin'.......

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IceMan446 6/13/2014 3:01pm
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newmann wrote:
What's going to happen when KTM steps up and says that they don't like the double displacement rule for four strokes? And then they tell AMA...
What's going to happen when KTM steps up and says that they don't like the double displacement rule for four strokes? And then they tell AMA Pro to change the rule or they are going to take all of their toys and go home?

Would be a shame if the biggest name in the sport pulled out over some stupid double displacement rule.....lol. Laughing

The times, they are a changin'.......

Wont happen.

KTM runs the GP series like Honda does here.

Honda has more money and power than KTM in the US though, even with the popularity of KTM taking off here.

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GrapeApe 6/13/2014 3:10pm
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KTM doesn't mind the double displacement rule.

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