James Stewart Splitfire Kawi 2001

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Sorry for another ”stew thread” im looking for Stews 2001 splitfire bike with the number 259 well not the actual bike but pictures of it.
Thanks!
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G.R.I.N.D 10/7/2019 9:50am
10/7/2019 9:50am
Not looking for the loretta Lynn bike. Found that on google, looking for pictures with 259 on it
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Beggers being choosers!!
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2000 US Open



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G.R.I.N.D 10/7/2019 11:02am
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Looking for the 125 from 2001
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Moto Mofo 10/7/2019 11:10am
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I seem to remember the 259 bike in 2001 always having the Chevy Trucks Kawasaki graphics. Only remember him running the PC graphics at LL. But that was 18 years ago, so maybe my memory is starting to slip.
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Tater 10/7/2019 11:16am
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Moto Mofo wrote:
I seem to remember the 259 bike in 2001 always having the Chevy Trucks Kawasaki graphics. Only remember him running the PC graphics at LL. But...
I seem to remember the 259 bike in 2001 always having the Chevy Trucks Kawasaki graphics. Only remember him running the PC graphics at LL. But that was 18 years ago, so maybe my memory is starting to slip.
This ^
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Boomslang 10/7/2019 11:23am
10/7/2019 11:23am
Moto Mofo wrote:
I seem to remember the 259 bike in 2001 always having the Chevy Trucks Kawasaki graphics. Only remember him running the PC graphics at LL. But...
I seem to remember the 259 bike in 2001 always having the Chevy Trucks Kawasaki graphics. Only remember him running the PC graphics at LL. But that was 18 years ago, so maybe my memory is starting to slip.
Correct. CTK. He never rode for PC when he went to 125s.
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RoflCopter726 10/7/2019 11:24am
10/7/2019 11:24am
I'm pretty sure he ran 259 with the 2001 splitfire bike at the Mini O's that year but I cant find a pic.
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Adam43 10/7/2019 11:29am
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G.R.I.N.D wrote:
Sorry for another ”stew thread” im looking for Stews 2001 splitfire bike with the number 259 well not the actual bike but pictures of it.
Thanks!
November 2001:


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Johnny Ringo 10/7/2019 11:37am
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He was on the requested bike in his Terrafirma 7 segment
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dutch_rider 10/7/2019 11:43am
10/7/2019 11:43am
Why didn't ride Stewart for Mitch his team? Because he seems the only Kawasaki who rode for the factory team right after LL.
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RoflCopter726 10/7/2019 11:44am
10/7/2019 11:44am
Johnny Ringo wrote:
He was on the requested bike in his Terrafirma 7 segment
Vid is only 240p so thats why it looks shitty, but this is a screen shot
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Thisusernameisavailable 10/7/2019 11:53am
10/7/2019 11:53am
dutch_rider wrote:
Why didn't ride Stewart for Mitch his team? Because he seems the only Kawasaki who rode for the factory team right after LL.
I’m sure I’ll be corrected if I’m wrong- but I think it had something to do with Honda.

It was known that Honda had Bubba test a factory CR125 & promised him a slot under the factory awning if he signed. I think the Stewart’s used this as a lever with Kawasaki to bypass PC and get straight under the factory awning.
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G.R.I.N.D 10/7/2019 11:57am
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Still looking for better pictures. Could be mini os, just know it aint lorettas cuz of the number
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nicksonfirst 10/7/2019 12:49pm
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dutch_rider wrote:
Why didn't ride Stewart for Mitch his team? Because he seems the only Kawasaki who rode for the factory team right after LL.
Thisusernameisavailable wrote:
I’m sure I’ll be corrected if I’m wrong- but I think it had something to do with Honda. It was known that Honda had Bubba test...
I’m sure I’ll be corrected if I’m wrong- but I think it had something to do with Honda.

It was known that Honda had Bubba test a factory CR125 & promised him a slot under the factory awning if he signed. I think the Stewart’s used this as a lever with Kawasaki to bypass PC and get straight under the factory awning.
I believe it had something to do with his (James') contract with Fox if I'm not mistaken.

Mitch was THOR at the time and James couldn't/wouldn't switch and they (PC) wouldn't let him wear Fox. (Though I believe they let Ricky wear Fox when the team was AXO).

Someone will probably point out a few errors but I think that's why he was under the factory tent.
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G.R.I.N.D 10/7/2019 1:12pm
10/7/2019 1:12pm
98 Carmichael had axo, 99 he had fox while the team switched to Thor. I bet Kawi at that time didn't wanna let go of RC no mather what brand he had on him except for their bikes.
Same with Stewart he rode 2000 and 2001 splitfire bikes while on fox. 2002 he went pro and wanted a factory bike so Kawi gave it to him. Simple as that
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G.R.I.N.D 10/7/2019 1:54pm
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Late 2001 he ran chevy trucks factory Kawi but that was the bike coming into the 2002 Supercross season. During 2001 (summer) it was the pro circuit splitfire Kawi (team green).
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G.R.I.N.D 10/7/2019 1:58pm
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MxKing809 wrote:
Look about 7 minutes in on this video. Must have been amateurs. [url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/videos/king-of-the-gear-red-bull-straight-rhythm]https://www.redbull.com/int-en/videos/king-of-the-gear-red-bull-straight-rhythm[/url] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/07/378396/s1200_E3890B1E_39BB_4283_BE91_BEC692A779A8.jpg[/img]
Look about 7 minutes in on this video. Must have been amateurs.

https://www.redbull.com/int-en/videos/king-of-the-gear-red-bull-straight-rhythm


Yeah, would be cool with some hi res pics of that bike. Exactly what Im looking for
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BMc914 10/7/2019 2:02pm
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G.R.I.N.D wrote:
Late 2001 he ran chevy trucks factory Kawi but that was the bike coming into the 2002 Supercross season. During 2001 (summer) it was the pro...
Late 2001 he ran chevy trucks factory Kawi but that was the bike coming into the 2002 Supercross season. During 2001 (summer) it was the pro circuit splitfire Kawi (team green).
Go call Mitch! Mitch is at the PC shop all the time. If there are pics Mitch can probably tell you what races James did with those graphics.
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MxKing809 10/7/2019 2:05pm
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MxKing809 wrote:
Look about 7 minutes in on this video. Must have been amateurs. [url=https://www.redbull.com/int-en/videos/king-of-the-gear-red-bull-straight-rhythm]https://www.redbull.com/int-en/videos/king-of-the-gear-red-bull-straight-rhythm[/url] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/07/378396/s1200_E3890B1E_39BB_4283_BE91_BEC692A779A8.jpg[/img]
Look about 7 minutes in on this video. Must have been amateurs.

https://www.redbull.com/int-en/videos/king-of-the-gear-red-bull-straight-rhythm


G.R.I.N.D wrote:
Yeah, would be cool with some hi res pics of that bike. Exactly what Im looking for
Don’t know what your plan or need is..... but it looks identical to the PC race graphics. Should be able to get high res shots of Browns bike.
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ProKawi24 10/7/2019 4:45pm
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One thing's for sure...the PC/Kawi bikes from 98-01 were absolutely beautiful and fast as hell.
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jeffro503 10/7/2019 4:59pm
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I may have given James shit over some of his shenanigans , but God damn it , he was the best 125 rider this planet has ever seen. I still watch some of his 125 days , and holy hell .....keepin' her pinned , was an understatement!
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zehn 10/7/2019 5:05pm
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jeffro503 wrote:
I may have given James shit over some of his shenanigans , but God damn it , he was the best 125 rider this planet has...
I may have given James shit over some of his shenanigans , but God damn it , he was the best 125 rider this planet has ever seen. I still watch some of his 125 days , and holy hell .....keepin' her pinned , was an understatement!
Yep, not even a close argument to talk about anybody else
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UpTiTe 10/7/2019 6:28pm
10/7/2019 6:28pm
dutch_rider wrote:
Why didn't ride Stewart for Mitch his team? Because he seems the only Kawasaki who rode for the factory team right after LL.
Big James said to put in the factory rig or he was going elsewhere.

Shame really, I think James could’ve benefited over the Lang haul with a couple years of Mitch’s advice.
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UpTiTe 10/7/2019 6:35pm
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G.R.I.N.D wrote:
98 Carmichael had axo, 99 he had fox while the team switched to Thor. I bet Kawi at that time didn't wanna let go of RC...
98 Carmichael had axo, 99 he had fox while the team switched to Thor. I bet Kawi at that time didn't wanna let go of RC no mather what brand he had on him except for their bikes.
Same with Stewart he rode 2000 and 2001 splitfire bikes while on fox. 2002 he went pro and wanted a factory bike so Kawi gave it to him. Simple as that
Carmichael told Mitch He was going to wear Fox and if Mitch says no, he would move up to 250s

Truth be told, Ricky was on a factory 125 the whole time he rode for Mitch.
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