Monster Energy Kawasaki has terminated its agreement with Davi Millsaps effective immediately.

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A. DLeary 4/16/2015 6:07pm
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Via RacerX:Kawasaki has never terminated a deal with a factory rider just due to results.
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YZ441 4/16/2015 6:11pm
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Kawi should bring Chiz in to fill the last three races of SX. 11 has been putting in solid results all year on his privateer bike and he deserves the ride.
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ML512 4/16/2015 6:13pm
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YZ441 wrote:
Kawi should bring Chiz in to fill the last three races of SX. 11 has been putting in solid results all year on his privateer bike...
Kawi should bring Chiz in to fill the last three races of SX. 11 has been putting in solid results all year on his privateer bike and he deserves the ride.
The team won't be competing at the last three supercross races of this season.
MANNERS226 4/16/2015 6:16pm
4/16/2015 6:16pm
I am a huge Davi fan, and I hate to even suggest it, but to me, this screams failed drug test. And not just a "lack of paperwork" thing.

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Drtbykr 4/16/2015 6:24pm
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It looked like on the SX show featuring him he would just as soon hang with his family, which is fine.
I think this is Kawasaki why of saying he isn't committed.
Total guess obviously, quick divorce though.

Dude can usually ride a bike! But not this year, it's been quite bizarre.
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FIREfish148 4/16/2015 6:25pm
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Bummer. Everyone assuming he is just going to jump on another team is commical. I'm sure he's sitting on some serious bank. Add that to the lack of motivation and it seems he might just hang up the boots. Hopefully this isn't the case though.
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davistld01 4/16/2015 6:29pm
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Davi seemed unhappy with the bike & the way the team operated from the start...he's alluded to his unhappiness in several statements. Obviously Team Kawi hasn't been satisfied with his performance up until now, especially after I'm sure theirs was a huge financial investment. Was this a result of DM not keeping his mouth shut about his unhappiness?
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motorush wrote:
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wildbill 4/16/2015 6:39pm
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I heard that he couldn't hang with Josh and Chad at outdoor practice yesterday. Not even close. I remember him saying at a rather young age that his knees hurt and moto was just hell on his, then, young bod.
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JIM256 4/16/2015 6:39pm
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I'm surprised none of you Vitards haven't mentioned PED's...
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JIM256 wrote:
I'm surprised none of you Vitards haven't mentioned PED's...
They have.....
TwoStroke_857 4/16/2015 6:40pm
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Woah, my jaw hit the floor reading that forum topic Shocked
I have to agree with most here though when they say something else had to have happened. It's a shame to hear.
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Rick M. 4/16/2015 6:41pm
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JIM256 wrote:
I'm surprised none of you Vitards haven't mentioned PED's...
Vitards only bring PED's up when a rider they don't like go on a winning streak.
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h&m_cycle 4/16/2015 6:42pm
4/16/2015 6:42pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2015 6:43pm
This is about it from Matthes so far.

"Obviously something bad happened, factory teams just don't release riders...I've heard some rumors but I'll try & ask around".
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JIM256 4/16/2015 6:46pm
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The sx circus also had a weekend off a few weeks ago so maybe.....
lostboy819 4/16/2015 6:51pm
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JIM256 wrote:
I'm surprised none of you Vitards haven't mentioned PED's...
Rick M. wrote:
Vitards only bring PED's up when a rider they don't like go on a winning streak.
I think Milsaps is one of the last riders I would accuse of using PEDs and if he does use them he needs to get his money back.
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bvm111 4/16/2015 6:52pm
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JIM256 wrote:
I'm surprised none of you Vitards haven't mentioned PED's...
Rick M. wrote:
Vitards only bring PED's up when a rider they don't like go on a winning streak.
lostboy819 wrote:
I think Milsaps is one of the last riders I would accuse of using PEDs and if he does use them he needs to get his...
I think Milsaps is one of the last riders I would accuse of using PEDs and if he does use them he needs to get his money back.
Woohoo Woohoo Woohoo Woohoo

I was thinking the same thingTongue

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ledger 4/16/2015 6:53pm
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Not good to be fired and burn bridges, door's can be closed to never open again in this sport. Inquiring mind's want to know,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED ?? Shocked Unsure
vanillaice782 4/16/2015 6:55pm
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I hope he isn't having any health problems. He only has one kidney!
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pamoto 4/16/2015 6:58pm
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Cycle News spoke with Millsaps who was not ready to make an official comment on his release from the team. “I can’t comment on anything right now,” Millsaps said. “Not until I have some more in-depth conversations with people that I have to talk to.”


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Rick M. 4/16/2015 7:01pm
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JIM256 wrote:
I'm surprised none of you Vitards haven't mentioned PED's...
Rick M. wrote:
Vitards only bring PED's up when a rider they don't like go on a winning streak.
lostboy819 wrote:
I think Milsaps is one of the last riders I would accuse of using PEDs and if he does use them he needs to get his...
I think Milsaps is one of the last riders I would accuse of using PEDs and if he does use them he needs to get his money back.
hahahahhaha thats funny
TwoStroke_857 4/16/2015 7:04pm
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pamoto wrote:
Cycle News spoke with Millsaps who was not ready to make an official comment on his release from the team. “I can’t comment on anything right...
Cycle News spoke with Millsaps who was not ready to make an official comment on his release from the team. “I can’t comment on anything right now,” Millsaps said. “Not until I have some more in-depth conversations with people that I have to talk to.”


Wonder what "conversations" he needs to have ... Huh
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RandyS 4/16/2015 7:07pm
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Damn, with Roczen not coming back he had a good chance of breaking into the top 10 by Vegas(10th). If he hadn't pulled the shit with the KTM I might have some sympathy. NEXT....
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h&m_cycle 4/16/2015 7:09pm
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lostboy819 wrote:
I think Milsaps is one of the last riders I would accuse of using PEDs and if he does use them he needs to get his...
I think Milsaps is one of the last riders I would accuse of using PEDs and if he does use them he needs to get his money back.
Post of the Day LMAO
pistolpete451 4/16/2015 7:13pm
4/16/2015 7:13pm
Injuries, illness,not gelling with the bike etc. etc. That's all part of the game, Davey has all the talent, support and the tools to overcome any obstacles in his path to be on top of the box. It's obvious he is burned out, no harm no foul. Time to find that new something in life that will recharge his batteries, It happens.
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kiwifan 4/16/2015 7:27pm
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WOW!!!!!!! thats massive news and pretty much unexpected
TriRacer27 4/16/2015 7:32pm
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Man, I see Vital members never go anywhere without one of these within arms reach.

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JM485 4/16/2015 7:32pm
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Just throwing this out there as pure speculation, but is it possible he may have failed a drug test as others have mentioned? Obviously his results this year have not been what he is capable of or wants, and coupled with the illness he has been dealing with maybe he felt the need to get himself back into riding condition quicker than he naturally could. In no way am I insinuating that Millsaps is that type of guy, but pressure can make people do things they would normally never even consider, and maybe he thought a PED would help him get back to where he needed to be. Again, PURE SPECULATION, but a possibility to consider and discuss.

And just to add, I really hope he can sort out whatever his issues have been, whether they are controllable or out of his control, I hate to see someone struggle like he has of late.
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wfo4ever 4/16/2015 7:34pm
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Someone in the industry, sponsors or a motocross journalist should just ask Davi Millsaps and Kawasaki whats up? Maybe "Team Green" knows something about it. There is always 2 sides to every story, we just need the facts from both sides. Speculation will get you no where. My Dad always said "If there is a problem just follow the money and you will usually find the answer to the problem". Just my opinion, but opinions are like assholes, everyone has one.

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