RV2 railing opening ceremony @ MEC...

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The Rock 10/13/2015 6:55pm
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I really wanted to see RV2 racing at the USGP but could care less about seeing him at the MEC A1 etc. in the future.

I wish him all the best and hope he enjoys retirement.
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gt80rider 10/13/2015 7:21pm
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I simply don't get it. If he is retired, why the hell is he riding opening ceremonies. Oh ya, so he can collect a check for just showing his face. Geez rv, race or go home and retire.
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jeffro503 10/13/2015 8:41pm
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gt80rider wrote:
I simply don't get it. If he is retired, why the hell is he riding opening ceremonies. Oh ya, so he can collect a check for...
I simply don't get it. If he is retired, why the hell is he riding opening ceremonies. Oh ya, so he can collect a check for just showing his face. Geez rv, race or go home and retire.
He did retire. Blink He has obligations to Monster and kawi , but that doesn't stop him from hitting the local tracks to go ride with his family , which he does.

You know Brad Lackey showed up at the USGP and was going to do a parade lap until that old RM500 he was riding wouldn't start. Wonder if anyone thought " Jesus Brad , you're here , why not race?....or GTFO! "
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Radical 10/13/2015 10:00pm
10/13/2015 10:00pm Edited Date/Time 10/13/2015 10:03pm
Nevermind. Sundios got the holeshot on this news.
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sundios wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/13/107968/s1200_Screen_Shot_2015_10_13_at_10.04.16_PM.jpg[/img]


Ok. I have to say, this is the first time that I'm happy that RV retired.
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ATKpilot99 10/14/2015 6:10am
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sundios wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/13/107968/s1200_Screen_Shot_2015_10_13_at_10.04.16_PM.jpg[/img]


Very Reedesque of him.
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sundios wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/13/107968/s1200_Screen_Shot_2015_10_13_at_10.04.16_PM.jpg[/img]


ATKpilot99 wrote:
Very Reedesque of him.
2 strokes are dead, slow, and nobody likes them...remember?

None of these pros (retired or not) have any interest in riding 2 strokes b/c theyre slower, harder to ride, and are too light...Silly Silly Silly Whistling
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Mini Elsinore 10/14/2015 7:33am
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Awesome no matter what bike. Even if he rolled around on his Harley fortyeight.
He's retired now.....no more Sporty----moving up to a bagger (FLHX), murdered out.
Laughing
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jonesaustin 10/14/2015 8:32am
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zehn wrote:
I'm not sure you really understand what makes a professional racer tick. There's no way in hell Villopoto would race unless he felt absolutely 100% confident...
I'm not sure you really understand what makes a professional racer tick. There's no way in hell Villopoto would race unless he felt absolutely 100% confident in his abilities and fitness.

When you race(d) at that level against that level of competition, you aren't going to just show up on a whim and see what happens. Villo himself even said as much...
yeah i hear you, and i'd assume anyone who follows the sport closely understands that. it just seems this isn't like someone rolling up after a long hiatus. he was injured, but assuming he's healed up over the last month or so (i haven't kept up with this i admit) he could have ridden himself back to a place where entering the MEC for fun was a realistic endeavor. mcgrath's farewell tour was competitive but it seemed like he wasn't putting everything on the line to win each race so much as enjoying the moment. anyway, i guess it doesn't matter. although it is hilarious he's riding a two stroke after everyone mocked the idea.
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KMC440 10/14/2015 10:47am
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I bet if /when he makes it up to the booth he'll have a smile on his face and a beer in his hand.
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KMC440 wrote:
I bet if /when he makes it up to the booth he'll have a smile on his face and a beer in his hand.
i'll have 2 in my hand when i watch him circulate the track on that badass 2-stroke
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gt80rider wrote:
I simply don't get it. If he is retired, why the hell is he riding opening ceremonies. Oh ya, so he can collect a check for...
I simply don't get it. If he is retired, why the hell is he riding opening ceremonies. Oh ya, so he can collect a check for just showing his face. Geez rv, race or go home and retire.
What're your thoughts on Windham doing his transfers after he retired? How about Ricky doing opening ceremonies after his retirement?
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ATKpilot99 10/14/2015 11:28am
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gt80rider wrote:
I simply don't get it. If he is retired, why the hell is he riding opening ceremonies. Oh ya, so he can collect a check for...
I simply don't get it. If he is retired, why the hell is he riding opening ceremonies. Oh ya, so he can collect a check for just showing his face. Geez rv, race or go home and retire.
kawirider819 wrote:
What're your thoughts on Windham doing his transfers after he retired? How about Ricky doing opening ceremonies after his retirement?
No kidding . If he can cash a check for showing up and doing a lap more power to him.
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RPM68 10/14/2015 11:51am
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"I simply don't get it. If he is retired, why the hell is he riding opening ceremonies. Oh ya, so he can collect a check for just showing his face. Geez rv, race or go home and retire."


not sure why there's people [like GT80] being butt pirates about RV rollin hard down the boulevard. I love watching him ride still, just like when MC has a video of him riding the Kawi's you know you wanna watch that shit.

Other than a farewell season like what Ricky and MC did, Kevin has the best out there. Nailin Transfers like a boss, then drinkin pints and watching some races.

Look at that smile...

St Ann More 10/14/2015 12:24pm
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I think he's finding it a little bit harder to walk away than, maybe, he thought it would be. I think he honestly doesn't like the...
I think he's finding it a little bit harder to walk away than, maybe, he thought it would be. I think he honestly doesn't like the "during the week" stuff...but I think he really misses being at the races (he's ultra competitive), and REALLY loves riding dirt bikes.

Monster money talks, nothing more IMO...
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Roostermx58 10/14/2015 1:41pm
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His mechanic says otherwise

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zehn 10/14/2015 1:50pm
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Roostermx58 wrote:
His mechanic says otherwise [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/14/108004/s1200_unnamed.jpg[/img]
His mechanic says otherwise

Yeah, not sure where people are getting the "he'll be riding a 2-stroke at MEC" thing. #TWMPremix should be enough.

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RPM68 10/14/2015 1:55pm
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zehn wrote:
Yeah, not sure where people are getting the "he'll be riding a 2-stroke at MEC" thing. #TWMPremix should be enough.
Well, its going to be awesome to see him rip up some hot laps. Hope he doesn't just do a wheelie down the start straight!
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zehn 10/14/2015 1:58pm
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RPM68 wrote:
Well, its going to be awesome to see him rip up some hot laps. Hope he doesn't just do a wheelie down the start straight!
Hell yeah, I'm really excited to see him ride
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i hate to break it to some of you day dreamers but nowadays sport is a byproduct of rich ppl trying to sell their stuff. and exactly that is rv doing for them. don't get me wrong, he is an incredible athlete and deserves all the attention but he is also a marketing tool for multiple companies.
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The Rock 10/14/2015 2:35pm
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kawirider819 wrote:
What're your thoughts on Windham doing his transfers after he retired? How about Ricky doing opening ceremonies after his retirement?
I think Windham and RC stuff is cool. Funny thing is I don't seem to remember either of them phoning in their last season of professional racing either. I will stop here.

RPM68-Haven't seen RV ride before or are you just easily entertained? I wanted to see RV ride at the USGP but definitely won't be watching his lap or laps at the MEC. I feel somewhat like a fight fan after the big fight in Vegas the weekend of the Vegas SX final. After all the hype all the expectations only to have RVs 2015 go the way it did I'm over it.
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zehn 10/14/2015 2:36pm
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51xc wrote:
i hate to break it to some of you day dreamers but nowadays sport is a byproduct of rich ppl trying to sell their stuff. and...
i hate to break it to some of you day dreamers but nowadays sport is a byproduct of rich ppl trying to sell their stuff. and exactly that is rv doing for them. don't get me wrong, he is an incredible athlete and deserves all the attention but he is also a marketing tool for multiple companies.
When has this sport ever been about anything other than selling motorcycles?
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RPM68 10/15/2015 7:24am
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The Rock wrote:
I think Windham and RC stuff is cool. Funny thing is I don't seem to remember either of them phoning in their last season of professional...
I think Windham and RC stuff is cool. Funny thing is I don't seem to remember either of them phoning in their last season of professional racing either. I will stop here.

RPM68-Haven't seen RV ride before or are you just easily entertained? I wanted to see RV ride at the USGP but definitely won't be watching his lap or laps at the MEC. I feel somewhat like a fight fan after the big fight in Vegas the weekend of the Vegas SX final. After all the hype all the expectations only to have RVs 2015 go the way it did I'm over it.
I just love seeing people with alot of talent ride. Especially when they're just cruisin around. Guys that I grew up watching ride here in Texas hauling ass(Ryan Grantom, James Marshall, Vernon McKiddie, Charles Castloo, my brother) they are another level of smooth. I would rather see a smooth rider than blistering speed any day...When Grantom rides, especially when you ride with him, he looks likes he is just cruising around until 2 laps later he has a 10 second gap on you.

Same thing with RV, watching him do some hot laps at 35% will be cool to see; so yea im easily entertained by guys whos riding ability would make Ron Jeremy jealous.
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BobbyM 10/15/2015 7:59am
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He could probably win the damn thing if he raced the sumbitch.
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BobbyM 10/15/2015 8:01am
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He could probably win the damn thing if he raced the sumbitch.
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IceMan446 10/15/2015 8:06am
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Tpog496 wrote:
Says the guy who only posts in 2 stroke threads.
RPM68 wrote:
The Civil War continues...

Is the North 4-strokes and South 2-strokes?
The North is the 4-strokes.

And of course, the North won. So its fitting.
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ATKpilot99 10/15/2015 8:17am
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The Rock wrote:
I think Windham and RC stuff is cool. Funny thing is I don't seem to remember either of them phoning in their last season of professional...
I think Windham and RC stuff is cool. Funny thing is I don't seem to remember either of them phoning in their last season of professional racing either. I will stop here.

RPM68-Haven't seen RV ride before or are you just easily entertained? I wanted to see RV ride at the USGP but definitely won't be watching his lap or laps at the MEC. I feel somewhat like a fight fan after the big fight in Vegas the weekend of the Vegas SX final. After all the hype all the expectations only to have RVs 2015 go the way it did I'm over it.
So you won't watch the MEC at all ? Or just not RV as some sort of protest.
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The Rock 10/15/2015 12:00pm
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I will be at the MEC but will be looking for a cold Stella during opening ceremonies. I would also be happy to make a toast with any RV fans out there wishing RV nothing but the best in his next chapter. Sure hope he gets his hunting lodge deal that he has always wanted.

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