RV2 becomes official test rider for kawasaki?

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brimx153 12/17/2015 10:08am
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not saying RV2 ,is nt a great test rider to get the bike set up for himself . but surly he would be a pointless test rider for 99% or ever other pro s . i cant think of any rider who rides like him at the moment . as DV said 120 mm sag , very stiff front forks and stears with the rear everywhere . not saying it isnt a brilliant ,way to ride . just no one else rides like him .
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brimx153 12/17/2015 10:16am
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Grieby54 wrote:
I still think it's funny that people don't think his trip to the GPs will taint his legacy. The picture of the loop out will follow...
I still think it's funny that people don't think his trip to the GPs will taint his legacy. The picture of the loop out will follow him for a very long time.
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Imo rv, is the best rider behind rc. of all time. Speed, talent, titles. Stats titles dont lie. Rd5 is creepin though.
if stats dont lie wont rd5 ,be alot better again its all said and done . he is already second all time outdoors wins . and has done something no one has every done before , win a championship in 450 sx and outdoors as a rookie .imo dunge will be remembered as a better rider in 15 year time . ps everts is the best rider behind rc of all time . but i think there equal myself
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Reefer Sutherland 12/17/2015 10:28am
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RD is the Kiedrowski of this generation. He won't be talked about much at all in 10 years. I'm not saying I agree with it. I'm saying that it is just the way this sport and it's fans are.
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captaincrunchy 12/17/2015 10:30am
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brimx153 wrote:
if stats dont lie wont rd5 ,be alot better again its all said and done . he is already second all time outdoors wins . and...
if stats dont lie wont rd5 ,be alot better again its all said and done . he is already second all time outdoors wins . and has done something no one has every done before , win a championship in 450 sx and outdoors as a rookie .imo dunge will be remembered as a better rider in 15 year time . ps everts is the best rider behind rc of all time . but i think there equal myself
RD is an amazing talent for sure, but he won't be ahead of RV. RV beat RD in every series that he was able to complete.

RD would have to gain a lot more titles to make that argument valid, and the younger guys are coming soon.
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51xc 12/17/2015 10:35am
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obviously rv (and no test rider in this world!) will not find setups that suit any rider to 100%. there are plenty of components to test, and if he can discard the ones that don't work at all and find solutions that work better and could potentially work for eli and will, than that means more time for motos for the guys and less testing.
i could also argue that alot test rider are simply to slow to test setups/ components that are used in higher speeds when rider and bike are on the limit. you won't have that problem with rv i guess.
i just think it has to be a advantage to have rv's input, for anyone.

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TeamGreen 12/17/2015 10:35am
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While"play riding" on this year's MEC track...he not only looked superb; but, he nailed down the tricky combos as quickly as anyone-else.

He's still got it and his skill set is in demand. Even as a tester.
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mxb2 12/17/2015 10:51am
12/17/2015 10:51am
Grieby54 wrote:
I still think it's funny that people don't think his trip to the GPs will taint his legacy. The picture of the loop out will follow...
I still think it's funny that people don't think his trip to the GPs will taint his legacy. The picture of the loop out will follow him for a very long time.
mxb2 wrote:
Imo rv, is the best rider behind rc. of all time. Speed, talent, titles. Stats titles dont lie. Rd5 is creepin though.
brimx153 wrote:
if stats dont lie wont rd5 ,be alot better again its all said and done . he is already second all time outdoors wins . and...
if stats dont lie wont rd5 ,be alot better again its all said and done . he is already second all time outdoors wins . and has done something no one has every done before , win a championship in 450 sx and outdoors as a rookie .imo dunge will be remembered as a better rider in 15 year time . ps everts is the best rider behind rc of all time . but i think there equal myself
Until rd5 retires, rv has him beat in titles, imo i only ranked US riders because it included sx, rv. Was a stud at both, Everts was a stud also, but never did a sx series, if i put the gp dudes, everts , cairoli. Jmb would be in discussion as top riders of all time. Dont forget, wardy. Rj. Hannah, etc, list goes on.
fullfloater 12/17/2015 10:58am
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I don't like the plate. Just run the 615 RV!
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Alex814 wrote:
True but the Instagram says sx... I feel like he's not likely to be riding sx test tracks just for fun.
If he isn't riding for fun, why the hell did he "retire"? He might as well be racing.... Just sayn...
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h&m_cycle 12/17/2015 11:20am
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The Forks? Go buy some Yamaha Forks... use air for the tires & be done with it... so I guess the price of bike has to
go up a few dollars to pay nac nac & rv...
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Wade221 12/17/2015 11:31am
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In regards to the pic; is that a new Matrix stand, or did Kawi drop Matrix, and that's a different brand?
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ocscottie 12/17/2015 11:44am
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Let the guy go and do what ever dafaq he wants to do! He has earned it.
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BigDaddyG 12/17/2015 11:48am
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51xc wrote:
in several interviews ryan mentioned that he'd like to be involved with the further development of the bike and is in talks with kawasaki. nothing official...
in several interviews ryan mentioned that he'd like to be involved with the further development of the bike and is in talks with kawasaki. nothing official as of now but this IS post has him riding sx tomorrow. if it is for official testing, how much do you think will it help eli and will for this coming season? he is arguably the fastes test rider out there.



That has to be one of the baddest bikes ever!!! Holy crap, that is sooooo nice.
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ocscottie 12/17/2015 11:48am
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Wade221 wrote:
In regards to the pic; is that a new Matrix stand, or did Kawi drop Matrix, and that's a different brand?
I noticed that on a pic of Eli's bike:

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mxb2 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/12/17/115553/s1200_s1200_s780_IMG_0640.jpg[/img]


How is that at all relevant to this thread?
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mxb2 12/17/2015 12:14pm
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zehn wrote:
How is that at all relevant to this thread?
Its a pic of RV, , plenty of threads get derailed. Lol.
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dsmith wrote:
really kinda sucked that this had to happen..i wanted to see him finish out the circuit......that wont ever happen again...
mxb2 wrote:
I know man, rv.is a badazz. One of my favorites
Then of all his accomplishments why did you throw up one of the few low points?

Be a positive Percy instead of a negative Nancy.

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mxb2 12/17/2015 12:18pm
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dsmith wrote:
really kinda sucked that this had to happen..i wanted to see him finish out the circuit......that wont ever happen again...
mxb2 wrote:
I know man, rv.is a badazz. One of my favorites
Excaliburbmx wrote:
Then of all his accomplishments why did you throw up one of the few low points?

Be a positive Percy instead of a negative Nancy.
As a huge rv fan, its a picture, relax, go. get laid, he had a great career.
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One Last Comeback 12/17/2015 12:22pm
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Grieby54 wrote:
I still think it's funny that people don't think his trip to the GPs will taint his legacy. The picture of the loop out will follow...
I still think it's funny that people don't think his trip to the GPs will taint his legacy. The picture of the loop out will follow him for a very long time.
There are a few US riders who failed in the GPs late in their careers. I don't hear anybody bringing up Broc Glover's disastrous KTM ride when it comes to his legacy, for example. Judging his career based on the last few races wouldn't make much sense.
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Tracktor 12/17/2015 12:26pm
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Huh, heard a "rumor" he was gonna make an appearance at a local indoor track this week...........
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brimx153 12/17/2015 12:54pm
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brimx153 wrote:
if stats dont lie wont rd5 ,be alot better again its all said and done . he is already second all time outdoors wins . and...
if stats dont lie wont rd5 ,be alot better again its all said and done . he is already second all time outdoors wins . and has done something no one has every done before , win a championship in 450 sx and outdoors as a rookie .imo dunge will be remembered as a better rider in 15 year time . ps everts is the best rider behind rc of all time . but i think there equal myself
captaincrunchy wrote:
RD is an amazing talent for sure, but he won't be ahead of RV. RV beat RD in every series that he was able to complete...
RD is an amazing talent for sure, but he won't be ahead of RV. RV beat RD in every series that he was able to complete.

RD would have to gain a lot more titles to make that argument valid, and the younger guys are coming soon.
rd is the second most winning rider outdoor already , he could easily race another 5 years . if he wins another two sx titles , which is no garrantee . but is nt that long shot either , he will have achieved more than rv imo . plus RD did beat RV straight up in 10 SX , he was leading the point s and had won more races than RV at the time of RV getting injured so i think its unfair to say he has never beat RV . my main point is i am not saying RD is a better rider than RV( he is not imo) its just id put money on in 20 year s, when people look back, they only see numbers on a page . and imo RD number s ,will be alot higher ,i honestly think in the next 5 year s he can win 2 more SX titles and at least 2 more MX titles . but i dont think he will do i back to back . RD has 38 450 outdoor wins to RV s 12 450 wins . even though RV is the quicker rider . in 20 year people will look at that and think dungey owned RV . the only people who wont is us , who are now the really old gumpy men trying to tell people it was nt true
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mxb2 12/17/2015 12:59pm
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brimx153 wrote:
if stats dont lie wont rd5 ,be alot better again its all said and done . he is already second all time outdoors wins . and...
if stats dont lie wont rd5 ,be alot better again its all said and done . he is already second all time outdoors wins . and has done something no one has every done before , win a championship in 450 sx and outdoors as a rookie .imo dunge will be remembered as a better rider in 15 year time . ps everts is the best rider behind rc of all time . but i think there equal myself
captaincrunchy wrote:
RD is an amazing talent for sure, but he won't be ahead of RV. RV beat RD in every series that he was able to complete...
RD is an amazing talent for sure, but he won't be ahead of RV. RV beat RD in every series that he was able to complete.

RD would have to gain a lot more titles to make that argument valid, and the younger guys are coming soon.
brimx153 wrote:
rd is the second most winning rider outdoor already , he could easily race another 5 years . if he wins another two sx titles...
rd is the second most winning rider outdoor already , he could easily race another 5 years . if he wins another two sx titles , which is no garrantee . but is nt that long shot either , he will have achieved more than rv imo . plus RD did beat RV straight up in 10 SX , he was leading the point s and had won more races than RV at the time of RV getting injured so i think its unfair to say he has never beat RV . my main point is i am not saying RD is a better rider than RV( he is not imo) its just id put money on in 20 year s, when people look back, they only see numbers on a page . and imo RD number s ,will be alot higher ,i honestly think in the next 5 year s he can win 2 more SX titles and at least 2 more MX titles . but i dont think he will do i back to back . RD has 38 450 outdoor wins to RV s 12 450 wins . even though RV is the quicker rider . in 20 year people will look at that and think dungey owned RV . the only people who wont is us , who are now the really old gumpy men trying to tell people it was nt true
Correct me if i am wrong, doesnt rv have the most titles since rc retired?, I agree. Barring a injury , rd5 has titles left in him , sx, mx , he has been a great champion.
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philG 12/17/2015 2:00pm
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Grieby54 wrote:
I still think it's funny that people don't think his trip to the GPs will taint his legacy. The picture of the loop out will follow...
I still think it's funny that people don't think his trip to the GPs will taint his legacy. The picture of the loop out will follow him for a very long time.
One Last Comeback wrote:
There are a few US riders who failed in the GPs late in their careers. I don't hear anybody bringing up Broc Glover's disastrous KTM ride...
There are a few US riders who failed in the GPs late in their careers. I don't hear anybody bringing up Broc Glover's disastrous KTM ride when it comes to his legacy, for example. Judging his career based on the last few races wouldn't make much sense.
But Broc wasn't the top US rider when he went to GP's..
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Wade221 wrote:
In regards to the pic; is that a new Matrix stand, or did Kawi drop Matrix, and that's a different brand?
ocscottie wrote:
I noticed that on a pic of Eli's bike: [img]https://scontent-sjc2-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpa1/t51.2885-15/e35/12269847_560038800817781_1983548577_n.jpg[/img]
I noticed that on a pic of Eli's bike:

they are custom in house built at kawi. been running since last year at beginning of sx..
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Graybeard 12/17/2015 2:09pm
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Good Lord, that bike is BEAUTIFUL! Makes we want to go out and buy a damn KX450F and put it under the tree!!!!!!
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51xc 12/17/2015 2:27pm
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brimx153 wrote:
rd is the second most winning rider outdoor already , he could easily race another 5 years . if he wins another two sx titles...
rd is the second most winning rider outdoor already , he could easily race another 5 years . if he wins another two sx titles , which is no garrantee . but is nt that long shot either , he will have achieved more than rv imo . plus RD did beat RV straight up in 10 SX , he was leading the point s and had won more races than RV at the time of RV getting injured so i think its unfair to say he has never beat RV . my main point is i am not saying RD is a better rider than RV( he is not imo) its just id put money on in 20 year s, when people look back, they only see numbers on a page . and imo RD number s ,will be alot higher ,i honestly think in the next 5 year s he can win 2 more SX titles and at least 2 more MX titles . but i dont think he will do i back to back . RD has 38 450 outdoor wins to RV s 12 450 wins . even though RV is the quicker rider . in 20 year people will look at that and think dungey owned RV . the only people who wont is us , who are now the really old gumpy men trying to tell people it was nt true
maybe one of the reasons rd is still racing is that now rv is gone he acutally can win sx championships. rv owned rd every year he finished the season. rd managed to pass rv and go on to win the main once. once! that was rd hometown sx. not hating on rd, the guy is a beast.

I wouldn't call his gp effort a fail either, getting injured is unfortunately part of the fun in this sport. he said from the very beginning that this would be his last season, no matter the result.
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Silliker269 12/17/2015 2:45pm
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Im just glad hes totally not done with dirt bikes all together. Cool to see him still involved
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