James' L&M bike

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Edited Date/Time 1/24/2012 3:35am

is it just me, or does that thing just not look "factory"? It doesn't have the same "wow" factor as you get when you see one of the factory Hondas, Suzuki's, or Kawi's. Even the plain-jane factory Yami's look better to me. Not quite sure why, i never thought that about Chad's bikes for some reason. With Bubba, i guess i was expecting something more impressive....

and that long arse Akropovic exhaust is just fugly!! i've always hated big obtrusive 4 stroke exhaust's like that. Is it impossible to make a short, compact exhaust and still meet the 94db limit?

wonder what Bubba had to invest to get that JSE logo on the shroud? Maybe it was part of his contract negotiations and he didn't pay...??
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PJ205 10/3/2008 1:43pm
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I liked Reeds and I like this one too, I think they look pretty smooth. Cant wait for the 09 season! So many changes, its going to be crazy
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MxDaD324 10/3/2008 1:47pm
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Dude im sure thats a bike just for the press conference..I highly doubt thats a full blown ready to race bike!! Think about it!!!
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Looks pretty legit to me.
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kevin204 10/3/2008 1:53pm
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MxDaD324 wrote:
Dude im sure thats a bike just for the press conference..I highly doubt thats a full blown ready to race bike!! Think about it!!!
I think YOU should think about it. That's as race ready as the bikes Chad raced last year right down to the brake rotors.

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calimxer91 10/3/2008 1:58pm
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Iremember he runs his levers low like that Lots of works fluff clamps
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What happened to the Big name Sponsors?
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It looks very nice.
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500guy 10/3/2008 2:03pm
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Dsigner wrote:
What happened to the Big name Sponsors?
Wondering same thing
Matt Fisher 10/3/2008 2:09pm
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I remember reading that Yamaha's policy is to have the bike looking as stock as possible (heck, they started the whole "production bike rule"), maybe L&M is adhering to those guidelines?
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jeffro756 10/3/2008 2:14pm
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my video locked up during...did they ever talk about JSE as a sponsor?


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MelonFan123 wrote:
is it just me, or does that thing just not look "factory"? It doesn't have the same "wow" factor as you get when you see one...

is it just me, or does that thing just not look "factory"? It doesn't have the same "wow" factor as you get when you see one of the factory Hondas, Suzuki's, or Kawi's. Even the plain-jane factory Yami's look better to me. Not quite sure why, i never thought that about Chad's bikes for some reason. With Bubba, i guess i was expecting something more impressive....

and that long arse Akropovic exhaust is just fugly!! i've always hated big obtrusive 4 stroke exhaust's like that. Is it impossible to make a short, compact exhaust and still meet the 94db limit?

wonder what Bubba had to invest to get that JSE logo on the shroud? Maybe it was part of his contract negotiations and he didn't pay...??
You really think they are gonna bring $100.000 bike to a press conference?
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pmcc 10/3/2008 2:24pm
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looks good cannot wait till anahiem!!
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Bike looks sick, muffler looks awesome. I am a huge Akrapovic fan. This is great!! Cant wait to see him completley dominate the 2009 series!!!
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MelonFan123 wrote:
is it just me, or does that thing just not look "factory"? It doesn't have the same "wow" factor as you get when you see one...

is it just me, or does that thing just not look "factory"? It doesn't have the same "wow" factor as you get when you see one of the factory Hondas, Suzuki's, or Kawi's. Even the plain-jane factory Yami's look better to me. Not quite sure why, i never thought that about Chad's bikes for some reason. With Bubba, i guess i was expecting something more impressive....

and that long arse Akropovic exhaust is just fugly!! i've always hated big obtrusive 4 stroke exhaust's like that. Is it impossible to make a short, compact exhaust and still meet the 94db limit?

wonder what Bubba had to invest to get that JSE logo on the shroud? Maybe it was part of his contract negotiations and he didn't pay...??
armpumpking wrote:
You really think they are gonna bring $100.000 bike to a press conference?
That bike looks pretty "works" to me. Just look at those KYB forks, and the shock, i'll have those to go please, thanks.
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Wonder what the package will look like when they switch to Factory Effex graphics for '09.
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Camp332 10/3/2008 2:34pm
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Close up of James and his championship ride.
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Just another POS Yamaha !
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Tiki 10/3/2008 2:39pm
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Looks sweet. James is looking younger though?

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slowvet 10/3/2008 2:58pm
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Looks damn good to me, what's that little do-hicky above the header pipe guard?
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What, no energy drink? Or is that going to be his helmet?
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Cygnus 10/3/2008 3:17pm
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slowvet wrote:
Looks damn good to me, what's that little do-hicky above the header pipe guard?
Expansion Chamber !
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MelonFan123 wrote:
is it just me, or does that thing just not look "factory"? It doesn't have the same "wow" factor as you get when you see one...

is it just me, or does that thing just not look "factory"? It doesn't have the same "wow" factor as you get when you see one of the factory Hondas, Suzuki's, or Kawi's. Even the plain-jane factory Yami's look better to me. Not quite sure why, i never thought that about Chad's bikes for some reason. With Bubba, i guess i was expecting something more impressive....

and that long arse Akropovic exhaust is just fugly!! i've always hated big obtrusive 4 stroke exhaust's like that. Is it impossible to make a short, compact exhaust and still meet the 94db limit?

wonder what Bubba had to invest to get that JSE logo on the shroud? Maybe it was part of his contract negotiations and he didn't pay...??
what more do you want, platinum cases, jewel encrusted hubs?
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brap324 10/3/2008 3:20pm
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Cygnus wrote:
Just another POS Yamaha !
Those POS yamahas have had a lot titles the last couple of years....
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docweedon 10/3/2008 3:37pm
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Bike looks good. Can't wait to see vids of him riding.


James Steward Entertainment? Does he own a recording company?
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for some reason i thought jbs was gunna be on joe gibbs
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for some reason i thought jbs was gunna be on joe gibbs
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jeffro756 wrote:
my video locked up during...did they ever talk about JSE as a sponsor?
my video locked up during...did they ever talk about JSE as a sponsor?


Steve Matthes:
When you check out the L&M Yamaha semi next time you’re at a race, you might notice “JSE” on the side of it. That stands for James Stewart Entertainment, and its owner and CEO is thinking global. I heard it from a pretty good source over there that James is thinking of kicking back this summer and going on a world tour.
It’s all about the brand of James Stewart and positioning it in a global way that reaches the most people. So look for James to race some AMA motocross, some GP motocross (perhaps an Austrian GP where Red Bull is located?) maybe a Chad Reed SX Down Under, some Last Man Standing—stuff like that. Rumor has it that James has bought into the L&M team and is looking to grow it with the current owners. Also, Oscar Wiederman and Paul DeLaurier will be co-mechanics for James, with Oscar—Reed’s career-long mechanic—holding the pit board. Weird, but it works.
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trick121 10/3/2008 3:55pm
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How about James Stewart entertainment just showing up to race a full season.
Entertainment is not pulling out at the last minute.
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Jabjr222 wrote:
What, no energy drink? Or is that going to be his helmet?
Be patient....that's for next weeks press release.
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jeffro756 wrote:
my video locked up during...did they ever talk about JSE as a sponsor?
my video locked up during...did they ever talk about JSE as a sponsor?


noob wrote:
Steve Matthes: When you check out the L&M Yamaha semi next time you’re at a race, you might notice “JSE” on the side of it. That...
Steve Matthes:
When you check out the L&M Yamaha semi next time you’re at a race, you might notice “JSE” on the side of it. That stands for James Stewart Entertainment, and its owner and CEO is thinking global. I heard it from a pretty good source over there that James is thinking of kicking back this summer and going on a world tour.
It’s all about the brand of James Stewart and positioning it in a global way that reaches the most people. So look for James to race some AMA motocross, some GP motocross (perhaps an Austrian GP where Red Bull is located?) maybe a Chad Reed SX Down Under, some Last Man Standing—stuff like that. Rumor has it that James has bought into the L&M team and is looking to grow it with the current owners. Also, Oscar Wiederman and Paul DeLaurier will be co-mechanics for James, with Oscar—Reed’s career-long mechanic—holding the pit board. Weird, but it works.
WTF?

A guy just to hold the pitboard and write:

"+5"

"+10"

"+15"

"+20 Breathe"

"+35 You're the man"

"+40 Cha-ching"

"+45 Halfway"



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