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KlootZak 3/1/2015 11:33am
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Surly100 wrote:
Just watching the [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqXCaHQpMAE]1985 500 GP from Carlsbad[/url] on Youtube now. Eric Geboers - who even in 1985 was already a double world champion - pulls...
Just watching the 1985 500 GP from Carlsbad on Youtube now.

Eric Geboers - who even in 1985 was already a double world champion - pulls a holeshot, and the American commentators say . . .

Commentator one: And there's the leader out there.

Commentator two: And, Jim, surprisingly it's a European. It's Eric Geboers . . .

I guess some things never change. Smile
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Zracer wrote:
My question to DV is why did you try to help him and give advice in the 1st place?
DavidVuillemin wrote:
I just gave him my opinion on tracks, set up etc... It's not like I stopped him to tell him. We were all at Wey's truck...
I just gave him my opinion on tracks, set up etc... It's not like I stopped him to tell him. We were all at Wey's truck and started talking about GPs. We talked about tracks layouts, dirt and such. I want him to do good over there and gave a honest opinion. Pretty said that some tracks suck bad and that an US bike set up wouldn't be ideal to use there. I've race US MX bikes on GP tracks. It's like if you guys would ride a SX bike at your local MX track on Sunday... That's all.
Zracer wrote:
Ok. I just want to point out I was not implying that you arent fully qualified to do so, just curious why.
Zracer, your reading comprehension may not be to good so Ill try to help you out. DV has experience in the GPs and wants RV to do good and simply offered him some advice regarding bike setup. Make sense as to why now?
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Tyrell wrote:
I seem to remember that DV used to beat McGrath and Carmichael straight up on occasion. I wouldn't describe him as a never was. I personally...
I seem to remember that DV used to beat McGrath and Carmichael straight up on occasion.

I wouldn't describe him as a never was.

I personally like him for the fact that he shares he opinions with us and find his stuff interesting to read / listen to.
Same here...I like DV.
inthebadboycorner 3/1/2015 11:55am
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
RV is a professional, surely he knows how to set up a bike, maybe its just an off day, maybe others are just faster, time will...
RV is a professional, surely he knows how to set up a bike, maybe its just an off day, maybe others are just faster, time will tell.

Personally I think he needs to add one tooth on the rear sprocket!

In the meantime DV is a has been, actually a never was.
Harry Backmon wrote:
From wiki, "He has more than 40 podium finishes to his credit, and he was the top SX privateer in 2007 and the top MX privateer...
From wiki,

"He has more than 40 podium finishes to his credit, and he was the top SX privateer in 2007 and the top MX privateer in 2006. He is one of only a couple riders that can say they beat Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael at the peak of their careers. David was also a member of the only winning French Motocross Des Nations team in 2001 and is currently the All Time King of Bercy. In the almost 30 year history of the event, no one was won more than Vuillemin."

Really, dude, you should have known. Now, open your mouth, insert foot, and chew for a while.
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!

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inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
SMH...................
inthebadboycorner 3/1/2015 12:02pm
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Fat Fingers wrote:
RV got a wake up call today... there is no way he was expecting to finish 8th. I think it would have been wise for him...
RV got a wake up call today... there is no way he was expecting to finish 8th. I think it would have been wise for him to do 1 or 2 pre season races to get a feel of where things are at. Racing Tyla at the test track is not the same as riding moto's like his competition have been doing.

He's only a second or 2 behind each lap which is not that much speed to find if he dusts off the rust and gets the right set up. I wouldn't question his fitness or determination, he just needs to find the zone. Its a long season and its not that long ago I remember RV not doing so well in the first couple of supercross races and being written off.

One thing for sure, I had not heard of Romain Febvre until today (haven't followed the GP's closely for a few years) but I bet he's pretty stoked about catching and passing RV.




The Rock wrote:
Agree completely on the pre season racing suggesting. Blew my mind that he showed up the day AFTER the race to do testing. What is worse....getting...
Agree completely on the pre season racing suggesting. Blew my mind that he showed up the day AFTER the race to do testing. What is worse....getting sanded at your first pre season race or getting sanded at the first MXGP race of the season?

There is no better practice than racing. BTW this is what professional practice racers just don't get. Riding MX but never experiencing the gate drop, the first turn, the white flag and the checkers is like kissing your sister compared to a three way with Salma Hayek and Sofia Vergaro.
Although if like most of us have no chance having a three way with Hayek and Vergaro, kissing my sister is pretty good.




Btw RESTECP to DV for coming on Vital and elaborating on the conversation.
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
RV is a professional, surely he knows how to set up a bike, maybe its just an off day, maybe others are just faster, time will...
RV is a professional, surely he knows how to set up a bike, maybe its just an off day, maybe others are just faster, time will tell.

Personally I think he needs to add one tooth on the rear sprocket!

In the meantime DV is a has been, actually a never was.
Harry Backmon wrote:
From wiki, "He has more than 40 podium finishes to his credit, and he was the top SX privateer in 2007 and the top MX privateer...
From wiki,

"He has more than 40 podium finishes to his credit, and he was the top SX privateer in 2007 and the top MX privateer in 2006. He is one of only a couple riders that can say they beat Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael at the peak of their careers. David was also a member of the only winning French Motocross Des Nations team in 2001 and is currently the All Time King of Bercy. In the almost 30 year history of the event, no one was won more than Vuillemin."

Really, dude, you should have known. Now, open your mouth, insert foot, and chew for a while.
inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
are you in a competition with zook11 for most ,stupid thing said on vital this weekend !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dv is cool in my book traded him kit kats for his dragon goggles at budds creek longtime ago while he rode for suzuki.Cool
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Harry Backmon wrote:
From wiki, "He has more than 40 podium finishes to his credit, and he was the top SX privateer in 2007 and the top MX privateer...
From wiki,

"He has more than 40 podium finishes to his credit, and he was the top SX privateer in 2007 and the top MX privateer in 2006. He is one of only a couple riders that can say they beat Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael at the peak of their careers. David was also a member of the only winning French Motocross Des Nations team in 2001 and is currently the All Time King of Bercy. In the almost 30 year history of the event, no one was won more than Vuillemin."

Really, dude, you should have known. Now, open your mouth, insert foot, and chew for a while.
inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
brimx153 wrote:
are you in a competition with zook11 for most ,stupid thing said on vital this weekend !!!!!!!!!!!!!
No no, he's the winner.

Harry Backmon 3/1/2015 1:42pm
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Crush wrote:
No no, he's the winner.

And you know, Crush...I love Australia, and Australians in general, so that was hard for me, but I really get disturbed at blatant disrespect. Never met DV. Never spoke to him. In fact, never even seen him ride as I was out of the sport when he was hot, but I know disrespect when I see it. Unless DV is sleeping with his wife, then human decency and common love for MX should foster a basic level of respect for a man that accomplished way more than 99 percent of us.
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Crush wrote:
No no, he's the winner.

Grinning
DavidVuillemin 3/1/2015 2:01pm
3/1/2015 2:01pm
inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
This guy is good. Thx for the laugh, bro...
Kartwheel84c 3/1/2015 2:15pm
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
Who are you? You are a nobody not qualified to judge a local C class rider, much less DV.
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
DavidVuillemin wrote:
This guy is good. Thx for the laugh, bro...
David, once and for all, YOU HAVE NO MAJOR TITLE!
It's not like you haven't been warned a million times on both sides of the pond...
Really wonder why you keep thinking you're entitled to have an opinion about MX or SX.
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
brimx153 wrote:
are you in a competition with zook11 for most ,stupid thing said on vital this weekend !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crush wrote:
No no, he's the winner.

No shit. I'll second that!
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
DavidVuillemin wrote:
This guy is good. Thx for the laugh, bro...
GATOR wrote:
David, once and for all, YOU HAVE NO MAJOR TITLE! It's not like you haven't been warned a million times on both sides of the pond...
David, once and for all, YOU HAVE NO MAJOR TITLE!
It's not like you haven't been warned a million times on both sides of the pond...
Really wonder why you keep thinking you're entitled to have an opinion about MX or SX.
Tongue
Oh, and by the way, some french guy who rode for MotoConcepts said you don't know nothing about suspension settings and can't even tell when a shock is broken and stays stuck.
Laughing
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
DavidVuillemin wrote:
This guy is good. Thx for the laugh, bro...
DV..... I hope that was bad sarcasm. Your insight has been a pleasure to read
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DavidVuillemin wrote:
I just gave him my opinion on tracks, set up etc... It's not like I stopped him to tell him. We were all at Wey's truck...
I just gave him my opinion on tracks, set up etc... It's not like I stopped him to tell him. We were all at Wey's truck and started talking about GPs. We talked about tracks layouts, dirt and such. I want him to do good over there and gave a honest opinion. Pretty said that some tracks suck bad and that an US bike set up wouldn't be ideal to use there. I've race US MX bikes on GP tracks. It's like if you guys would ride a SX bike at your local MX track on Sunday... That's all.
Zracer wrote:
Ok. I just want to point out I was not implying that you arent fully qualified to do so, just curious why.
MotoMo165 wrote:
Zracer, your reading comprehension may not be to good so Ill try to help you out. DV has experience in the GPs and wants RV to...
Zracer, your reading comprehension may not be to good so Ill try to help you out. DV has experience in the GPs and wants RV to do good and simply offered him some advice regarding bike setup. Make sense as to why now?
Whats your issue douchebag? I asked DV a question and he answered it. How does this involve your dumbass at all?

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There is an element in this thread that is a stellar of example of how this place has gotten its reputation.

BTW, Damon Bradshaw never won a major title... which means I just realized that apparently he too is a Never Was. The things I learn on the innerweb...


Here's a thought - howzabout trying this approach: if you wouldn't say it to their face, don't post it.

(Of course, that would eliminate the bulk of the traffic on the site so Gibby might not appreciate it.)

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DonM wrote:
I knew that the races in Europe had the support classes but wasn't sure how many, when I hit a few GP's 2yrs ago I want...
I knew that the races in Europe had the support classes but wasn't sure how many, when I hit a few GP's 2yrs ago I want to say they had the 125's at one and the 250 EMX at the other. I think the biggest difference is the track prep and how in the US every track has some type of "other" dirt added and then ripped deeply into the existing surface, that equals less square edge. Now that POS track from this weekend cannot be simulated or recreated anywhere else on this planet....
So are you saying that the Qatar track it the most neutral track on the planet for all riders?

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TDeath21 3/1/2015 4:48pm
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Not buying it. Villopoto is on a top team and Villopoto knows how to set up a bike. He's had to set up his bike in a very short amount of time his entire career. Make all the excuses you want to. Villopoto just got beat because of the different format he's acclimating to, some rust, and he's not in race shape yet. If this is his results at round 3 or 4, then Villopoto needs to worry.
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
RV is a professional, surely he knows how to set up a bike, maybe its just an off day, maybe others are just faster, time will...
RV is a professional, surely he knows how to set up a bike, maybe its just an off day, maybe others are just faster, time will tell.

Personally I think he needs to add one tooth on the rear sprocket!

In the meantime DV is a has been, actually a never was.
Harry Backmon wrote:
From wiki, "He has more than 40 podium finishes to his credit, and he was the top SX privateer in 2007 and the top MX privateer...
From wiki,

"He has more than 40 podium finishes to his credit, and he was the top SX privateer in 2007 and the top MX privateer in 2006. He is one of only a couple riders that can say they beat Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael at the peak of their careers. David was also a member of the only winning French Motocross Des Nations team in 2001 and is currently the All Time King of Bercy. In the almost 30 year history of the event, no one was won more than Vuillemin."

Really, dude, you should have known. Now, open your mouth, insert foot, and chew for a while.
inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
your not qualified to comment on whether or not hes qualified. so stfu you actual never was.
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La pas an Ricky a la last lap at Indy SX .... awesome race that was! Fake French
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
Ah, No So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with...
Ah, No

So I concede he may have been a impressive in US Supercross, and at Bercy (was that a race in some ones backyard with nobodies racing )

He isn't a GP legend and the GP tracks have changed in the last 5 years

He doesn't have a real title, he could not even hold a job as a team manager, so he is a never was.

He is not qualified, period!
DavidVuillemin wrote:
This guy is good. Thx for the laugh, bro...
GATOR wrote:
David, once and for all, YOU HAVE NO MAJOR TITLE! It's not like you haven't been warned a million times on both sides of the pond...
David, once and for all, YOU HAVE NO MAJOR TITLE!
It's not like you haven't been warned a million times on both sides of the pond...
Really wonder why you keep thinking you're entitled to have an opinion about MX or SX.
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wow just wow ..... I guess your opinion is more valued than DV's eh?? what a tosser you are dude
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It's been really weird around here lately.
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DavidVuillemin wrote:
This guy is good. Thx for the laugh, bro...
GATOR wrote:
David, once and for all, YOU HAVE NO MAJOR TITLE! It's not like you haven't been warned a million times on both sides of the pond...
David, once and for all, YOU HAVE NO MAJOR TITLE!
It's not like you haven't been warned a million times on both sides of the pond...
Really wonder why you keep thinking you're entitled to have an opinion about MX or SX.
Tongue
kiwifan wrote:
wow just wow ..... I guess your opinion is more valued than DV's eh?? what a tosser you are dude
I don't even know what tosser means, but that's funny shit dude..Grinning


tosser= ___________ in US slang?
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TripleFive wrote:
It's been really weird around here lately.
You feel out done?Smile
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
RV is a professional, surely he knows how to set up a bike, maybe its just an off day, maybe others are just faster, time will...
RV is a professional, surely he knows how to set up a bike, maybe its just an off day, maybe others are just faster, time will tell.

Personally I think he needs to add one tooth on the rear sprocket!

In the meantime DV is a has been, actually a never was.
Harry Backmon wrote:
From wiki, "He has more than 40 podium finishes to his credit, and he was the top SX privateer in 2007 and the top MX privateer...
From wiki,

"He has more than 40 podium finishes to his credit, and he was the top SX privateer in 2007 and the top MX privateer in 2006. He is one of only a couple riders that can say they beat Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael at the peak of their careers. David was also a member of the only winning French Motocross Des Nations team in 2001 and is currently the All Time King of Bercy. In the almost 30 year history of the event, no one was won more than Vuillemin."

Really, dude, you should have known. Now, open your mouth, insert foot, and chew for a while.
DV comes on here and posts some real quality information and some jack off(s) always have to run their mouths... no wonder he rarely posts here. Idiots

Thanks DV for giving us your take.

*This isn't directed at Harry^
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Harry Backmon wrote:
And you know, Crush...I love Australia, and Australians in general, so that was hard for me, but I really get disturbed at blatant disrespect. Never met...
And you know, Crush...I love Australia, and Australians in general, so that was hard for me, but I really get disturbed at blatant disrespect. Never met DV. Never spoke to him. In fact, never even seen him ride as I was out of the sport when he was hot, but I know disrespect when I see it. Unless DV is sleeping with his wife, then human decency and common love for MX should foster a basic level of respect for a man that accomplished way more than 99 percent of us.
Being a dickhead isn't decided by birthplace unfortunately... In fact, we have plenty! haha...

DV is a bad ass, not even worth discussing, but certainly worth pointing out if you don't agree you're a dummy. Good call.

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