What happened to stank dawg??

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JRT812 7/31/2017 9:18am
7/31/2017 9:18am Edited Date/Time 7/31/2017 9:19am
seth505 wrote:
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to...
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to the bike like an organized team would? Privateers who ride 250f bikes have countless mechanical issues as well.
Plus, he probably doesn't have a ton of time to go through the bike each week
EnvyMedia 7/31/2017 9:27am
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seth505 wrote:
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to...
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to the bike like an organized team would? Privateers who ride 250f bikes have countless mechanical issues as well.
It also depends on how hard he is on the bike. I know someone who cracks a crank every couple races while there are people that don't even know a crank can crack.
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He was pitting with our Nor Cal boys KJ McKenzie and Garret Ioppolo. He had motor mount issues causing the spark plug to spin out. We borrowed parts off of Jarid Blevins #331 smoker (another Nor Cal shredder.) The bike ran but we could hear a little rattle in the motor. My daughter seen in the photo even offered to try and rebuild the thing before moto 2 but Stank said he'd ride it like it was. He headed out with Ioppolo but apparently the bike was not up to the task. Too bad. Stank is a bad dude and would have been shredding in moto 2.

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8686 7/31/2017 9:56am
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seth505 wrote:
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to...
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to the bike like an organized team would? Privateers who ride 250f bikes have countless mechanical issues as well.
And that's why I think he should be on a 250T. One would think the bike would hold together better week to week. Without a better support system this seems like the better choice to hit some Nationals with.

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FI2T 7/31/2017 8:42pm
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seth505 wrote:
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to...
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to the bike like an organized team would? Privateers who ride 250f bikes have countless mechanical issues as well.
I agree with what you're saying.... my point is, Husky should recognize and help him because he is the only guy in a long time to point with a 125. The problem with him riding a unicorn is almost every dirtbike fan is paying more attention. The DNF's make the bike look more turdish then any of the other privateer bikes which could very possibly be having more issues. He could be a marketing monster if Husky would open their eyes and help him finish races.
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Too much Stank and not enough dawg!
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mxb2 wrote:
I think motor mounts broke,leading to other problems.
logan_140 wrote:
Damn... didn't have this much trouble on his yz did he?
the husky 125/ktm was never developed for professional racing, so little things like his bottom end bearing and gears failing multiple times last year were bound to happen along with his engine mounts.

he basically is the only guy at his level doing any kind of "testing" and development, basically fleshing out the bike and its gremlins
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Phillip_Lamb wrote:
the husky 125/ktm was never developed for professional racing, so little things like his bottom end bearing and gears failing multiple times last year were bound...
the husky 125/ktm was never developed for professional racing, so little things like his bottom end bearing and gears failing multiple times last year were bound to happen along with his engine mounts.

he basically is the only guy at his level doing any kind of "testing" and development, basically fleshing out the bike and its gremlins
What about the EMX 125 championship in Europe?
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mxb2 wrote:
I think motor mounts broke,leading to other problems.
logan_140 wrote:
Damn... didn't have this much trouble on his yz did he?
Phillip_Lamb wrote:
the husky 125/ktm was never developed for professional racing, so little things like his bottom end bearing and gears failing multiple times last year were bound...
the husky 125/ktm was never developed for professional racing, so little things like his bottom end bearing and gears failing multiple times last year were bound to happen along with his engine mounts.

he basically is the only guy at his level doing any kind of "testing" and development, basically fleshing out the bike and its gremlins
What about Tedesco riding a KTM this weekend? I a man fairly certain OEM's use proper bottom end components. GuyB mentioned last year the cranks used in the bike were aftermarket.
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seth505 7/31/2017 11:29pm
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Phillip_Lamb wrote:
the husky 125/ktm was never developed for professional racing, so little things like his bottom end bearing and gears failing multiple times last year were bound...
the husky 125/ktm was never developed for professional racing, so little things like his bottom end bearing and gears failing multiple times last year were bound to happen along with his engine mounts.

he basically is the only guy at his level doing any kind of "testing" and development, basically fleshing out the bike and its gremlins
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mxtech1 8/1/2017 8:54am
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seth505 wrote:
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to...
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to the bike like an organized team would? Privateers who ride 250f bikes have countless mechanical issues as well.
FI2T wrote:
I agree with what you're saying.... my point is, Husky should recognize and help him because he is the only guy in a long time to...
I agree with what you're saying.... my point is, Husky should recognize and help him because he is the only guy in a long time to point with a 125. The problem with him riding a unicorn is almost every dirtbike fan is paying more attention. The DNF's make the bike look more turdish then any of the other privateer bikes which could very possibly be having more issues. He could be a marketing monster if Husky would open their eyes and help him finish races.
It's evident that you don't understand if Husky steps in any way at all they become even more liable for the performance and the longevity of the bike. They aren't just going to throw a package at him and send him off. Husky would have to do it right and develop a good motor package that is reliable and doesn't tear the bike apart.

There is a huge difference between a stock or bolt-on modified 125 vs a full blown race bike that has to go compete with those 250Fs. You cannot directly compare the reliability of Gared's bike with a stock one that the public is going to buy and ride at a normal pace. PC Kawi has had how many mechanicals this year??? I don't hear anyone saying the 2017/18 KX250F is unreliable - why is it any different for Gared? Oh, because he is on a 2 stroke.

I am fairly certain he is still getting help from the dealerships which probably has some form of parts allowance or maybe at cost.

Some of these issues he is having would probably be solved if his current mechanic and engine builder were to put more time and effort into testing. But that's a hard feat the way they do things.

Another thing is I am not 100% sure Gared is the type of person Husky want's on their payroll. Sure he has a huge fan base, but he likes to party, drink beer, and very outspoken, etc. so he is not the clean cut, well mannered guy like Davalos or Wilson. Unless you can actually prove he is selling Husky 125, why would you pay more to let him do what he is doing on his own for free, for his own personal marketing?
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shuggs 8/1/2017 9:18am
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mxtech1 wrote:
It's evident that you don't understand if Husky steps in any way at all they become even more liable for the performance and the longevity of...
It's evident that you don't understand if Husky steps in any way at all they become even more liable for the performance and the longevity of the bike. They aren't just going to throw a package at him and send him off. Husky would have to do it right and develop a good motor package that is reliable and doesn't tear the bike apart.

There is a huge difference between a stock or bolt-on modified 125 vs a full blown race bike that has to go compete with those 250Fs. You cannot directly compare the reliability of Gared's bike with a stock one that the public is going to buy and ride at a normal pace. PC Kawi has had how many mechanicals this year??? I don't hear anyone saying the 2017/18 KX250F is unreliable - why is it any different for Gared? Oh, because he is on a 2 stroke.

I am fairly certain he is still getting help from the dealerships which probably has some form of parts allowance or maybe at cost.

Some of these issues he is having would probably be solved if his current mechanic and engine builder were to put more time and effort into testing. But that's a hard feat the way they do things.

Another thing is I am not 100% sure Gared is the type of person Husky want's on their payroll. Sure he has a huge fan base, but he likes to party, drink beer, and very outspoken, etc. so he is not the clean cut, well mannered guy like Davalos or Wilson. Unless you can actually prove he is selling Husky 125, why would you pay more to let him do what he is doing on his own for free, for his own personal marketing?
But hes on Husky for Arenacross next year by all accounts????????
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early 8/1/2017 9:25am
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seth505 wrote:
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to...
I don't see why people give Husky shit without knowing all the details. Do people think without a team that he's putting a parts inventory to the bike like an organized team would? Privateers who ride 250f bikes have countless mechanical issues as well.
FI2T wrote:
I agree with what you're saying.... my point is, Husky should recognize and help him because he is the only guy in a long time to...
I agree with what you're saying.... my point is, Husky should recognize and help him because he is the only guy in a long time to point with a 125. The problem with him riding a unicorn is almost every dirtbike fan is paying more attention. The DNF's make the bike look more turdish then any of the other privateer bikes which could very possibly be having more issues. He could be a marketing monster if Husky would open their eyes and help him finish races.
mxtech1 wrote:
It's evident that you don't understand if Husky steps in any way at all they become even more liable for the performance and the longevity of...
It's evident that you don't understand if Husky steps in any way at all they become even more liable for the performance and the longevity of the bike. They aren't just going to throw a package at him and send him off. Husky would have to do it right and develop a good motor package that is reliable and doesn't tear the bike apart.

There is a huge difference between a stock or bolt-on modified 125 vs a full blown race bike that has to go compete with those 250Fs. You cannot directly compare the reliability of Gared's bike with a stock one that the public is going to buy and ride at a normal pace. PC Kawi has had how many mechanicals this year??? I don't hear anyone saying the 2017/18 KX250F is unreliable - why is it any different for Gared? Oh, because he is on a 2 stroke.

I am fairly certain he is still getting help from the dealerships which probably has some form of parts allowance or maybe at cost.

Some of these issues he is having would probably be solved if his current mechanic and engine builder were to put more time and effort into testing. But that's a hard feat the way they do things.

Another thing is I am not 100% sure Gared is the type of person Husky want's on their payroll. Sure he has a huge fan base, but he likes to party, drink beer, and very outspoken, etc. so he is not the clean cut, well mannered guy like Davalos or Wilson. Unless you can actually prove he is selling Husky 125, why would you pay more to let him do what he is doing on his own for free, for his own personal marketing?
They could give him 12 pistons and 6 cranks with bearings and it would go a long way to keeping the bike on the track.
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8686 wrote:
Would definitely like to see him on a properly prepped YZ250.
...a CR22 backed GYT-R YZ 250. Whistling
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Phillip_Lamb wrote:
the husky 125/ktm was never developed for professional racing, so little things like his bottom end bearing and gears failing multiple times last year were bound...
the husky 125/ktm was never developed for professional racing, so little things like his bottom end bearing and gears failing multiple times last year were bound to happen along with his engine mounts.

he basically is the only guy at his level doing any kind of "testing" and development, basically fleshing out the bike and its gremlins
731chopper wrote:
What about the EMX 125 championship in Europe?
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shuggs wrote:
But hes on Husky for Arenacross next year by all accounts????????
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colintrax 8/1/2017 3:33pm
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Looks like no dnfs this weekend Cool


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Said last week most likely a Hasker Husky I think.
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mxtech1 wrote:
It's evident that you don't understand if Husky steps in any way at all they become even more liable for the performance and the longevity of...
It's evident that you don't understand if Husky steps in any way at all they become even more liable for the performance and the longevity of the bike. They aren't just going to throw a package at him and send him off. Husky would have to do it right and develop a good motor package that is reliable and doesn't tear the bike apart.

There is a huge difference between a stock or bolt-on modified 125 vs a full blown race bike that has to go compete with those 250Fs. You cannot directly compare the reliability of Gared's bike with a stock one that the public is going to buy and ride at a normal pace. PC Kawi has had how many mechanicals this year??? I don't hear anyone saying the 2017/18 KX250F is unreliable - why is it any different for Gared? Oh, because he is on a 2 stroke.

I am fairly certain he is still getting help from the dealerships which probably has some form of parts allowance or maybe at cost.

Some of these issues he is having would probably be solved if his current mechanic and engine builder were to put more time and effort into testing. But that's a hard feat the way they do things.

Another thing is I am not 100% sure Gared is the type of person Husky want's on their payroll. Sure he has a huge fan base, but he likes to party, drink beer, and very outspoken, etc. so he is not the clean cut, well mannered guy like Davalos or Wilson. Unless you can actually prove he is selling Husky 125, why would you pay more to let him do what he is doing on his own for free, for his own personal marketing?
I would hope husky has built enough race bikes that they already have a solid motor package with more power then a stocker. If they can't build a nasty, reliable motor for a 125 ... they are probably in the wrong business. That said I'd guess he'd be stoked to just have a fresh bolt on motor for each race.

I'm not saying his bike is worse then any of the 250f's but he is the ONLY two stroke and is under a microscope. In the racer X interview he said he had no mechanic for washougal. It makes sense for Husky to help him. Parts and a mechanic would do the trick.

As far as his image goes...He rode for them in arenacross. Marketing isn't always about a squeaky clean image. Is the free marketing really helpful with all the DNF's he has had between last yr and last weekend?
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imoto34 8/1/2017 10:01pm
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Stank didn't seem too pumped on the bike when he called the pulp show back, looks like the bike failures will continue.
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mb60 wrote:
Said last week most likely a Hasker Husky I think.
Huh ok. I just assumed he'd be back on Kawasaki after having a pretty good season on them.

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