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mhog 8/11/2020 5:22am
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With the top riders changing brands after retirement, I wonder how much the “brand ambassador” means to the consumer when selecting a bike. It seems like bike loyalty has more to do with the current racing than the retired champions. I wonder if KTM even feels like they need someone. Perhaps KTM really didn’t have anything they felt like they needed to offer Dungey; anyway, I agree it just looks weird seeing Dungey on red. I would suspect us older riders associate past champions to certain brands more so than the newer generations, so perhaps the market data suggest it doesn’t matter.
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Mike_Lawlor 8/11/2020 5:32am
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We all can’t forget his brother has been a long time mechanic for Geico so there is ties to Honda. And after the whole parting ways with geico earlier this year he’s certainly not gonna run there graphics. That’s just a production bike with a pipe and a throttle jockey graphics kit on it. His brother probably just built him a bike to ride cause he’s got the itch 🤷🏻‍♂️ I don’t think there’s any brand ambassador shit going on here.
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tzmike 8/11/2020 6:47am
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Maybe Ronnie Mac turned down the ambassador gig
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SEE ARE125 8/11/2020 7:00am
8/11/2020 7:00am
Mike_Lawlor wrote:
We all can’t forget his brother has been a long time mechanic for Geico so there is ties to Honda. And after the whole parting ways...
We all can’t forget his brother has been a long time mechanic for Geico so there is ties to Honda. And after the whole parting ways with geico earlier this year he’s certainly not gonna run there graphics. That’s just a production bike with a pipe and a throttle jockey graphics kit on it. His brother probably just built him a bike to ride cause he’s got the itch 🤷🏻‍♂️ I don’t think there’s any brand ambassador shit going on here.
This is a business for the pros, and guys like Dungey don’t tag HRC or anyone else in their posts without being compensated in some way. I don’t think this is just a “my brother built me a bike” type post. And Dungey isn’t really the type of guy to troll people on social media, but who knows. Maybe he’s bored.
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8tensolutions 8/11/2020 7:45am
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We don't know the details for McGrath and i have no idea why Dungey is somehow affiliated with Honda after the mystery Geico thing. I have...
We don't know the details for McGrath and i have no idea why Dungey is somehow affiliated with Honda after the mystery Geico thing. I have no opinion on which one is more valuable, but Seely's attitude about Honda owing him something is irritating as hell. When you quit a job at Home Depot, you no longer get your employee discount.
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We you retire from reputable companies, you get discounts for life.
How many years did he work for Honda? It would be different if he stayed on with the race team or corporate and worked there for 25 years. C'mon man.
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Donkey Kong 8/11/2020 7:52am
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After reading about how KTM sued Max Markolf, I'm not surprised that they didn't keep Dungey.
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davistld01 8/11/2020 8:07am
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After reading about how KTM sued Max Markolf, I'm not surprised that they didn't keep Dungey.
DeCoster has more influence with KTM racing than anybody except Pit Beirer...and Ryan Dungey was his boy. I doubt seriously that they dropped the ball in keeping Dungey. Unless Dungey wanted to walk away, they would still have him.
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agn5009 8/11/2020 8:13am
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I have so many questions
I only have one.
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Brent 8/11/2020 8:20am
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...I still don’t understand why KTM management didn’t make a suitable offer to keep well spoken and clean cut Ryan Dungey as a brand ambassador after he retired, he and DeCoster are responsible for elevating KTM from an odd euro bike into a supercross championship winner and powerhouse brand in the USA,

You would think that was worth something to the boys in Austria?
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JeremyK 8/11/2020 8:25am
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Classic goldenrod
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Falcon 8/11/2020 8:29am
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Right? Who is faster in 2015 - Christian Craig or Ryan Dungey? Hmmmm.... This is 99.9% most likely a new playbike for the retired champ. But...
Right? Who is faster in 2015 - Christian Craig or Ryan Dungey? Hmmmm....


This is 99.9% most likely a new playbike for the retired champ. But what if?
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Huh
SEE ARE125 wrote:
That’s what happens when you do 88mph in a DeLorean.
Haha.


I was referring to the fact that the timing of the release makes lots of people wonder if RD is making a comeback on a factory Honda. I didn't think so yesterday and subsequently saw the press release announcing Christian Craig riding the HRC bike, so now we KNOW it isn't true. Technically we knew that weeks ago, but now we officially know.)
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Moto520 8/11/2020 8:31am
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I'll bet Dungey just wants to shred like the rest of us. Hopefully he can ride in a chill manner and be safe enough to enjoy it for the rest of his days. Good to see
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TxT0RKiT 8/11/2020 8:37am
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Very nice. I bet he is super pumped. I’m ready to see the 2021 riding in the states. 🇺🇸
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MotofactioN 8/11/2020 8:38am
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What happened.... Sad Unsure Blush Dry
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mxb2 8/11/2020 8:49am
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Mike_Lawlor wrote:
We all can’t forget his brother has been a long time mechanic for Geico so there is ties to Honda. And after the whole parting ways...
We all can’t forget his brother has been a long time mechanic for Geico so there is ties to Honda. And after the whole parting ways with geico earlier this year he’s certainly not gonna run there graphics. That’s just a production bike with a pipe and a throttle jockey graphics kit on it. His brother probably just built him a bike to ride cause he’s got the itch 🤷🏻‍♂️ I don’t think there’s any brand ambassador shit going on here.
2 years at geico. Ktm prior mechanic.
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tonyd811 8/11/2020 8:53am
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BS12 wrote:
After the whole Geico fiasco and the mystery surrounding it, this spins me out. Still cool AF. Looks amazing!
Agree...

Hearing the podcasts lately, there's a timeline:

-Dungey backs away from the Geico team.
-CC signs with Star Yamaha.
-Rumors of CC father in law backing away from Geico team (part ownership).
-CC father in law and Dungey still in partnership in owning (part) Intense Cycles (meaning relationship still good).
-Dungey resurfaces with Honda photo not showing any connection to Geico team.

Not sure what this says, but kind of interesting for a geek like me.
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GrapeApe 8/11/2020 8:56am
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Brent wrote:
...I still don’t understand why KTM management didn’t make a suitable offer to keep well spoken and clean cut Ryan Dungey as a brand ambassador after...
...I still don’t understand why KTM management didn’t make a suitable offer to keep well spoken and clean cut Ryan Dungey as a brand ambassador after he retired, he and DeCoster are responsible for elevating KTM from an odd euro bike into a supercross championship winner and powerhouse brand in the USA,

You would think that was worth something to the boys in Austria?
The opportunity with GEICO was more than an ambassadorship, he had ownership in the team. Maybe someday we'll find out what happened behind closed doors that changed his mind.
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Donkey Kong 8/11/2020 8:57am
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Donkey Kong wrote:
After reading about how KTM sued Max Markolf, I'm not surprised that they didn't keep Dungey.
davistld01 wrote:
DeCoster has more influence with KTM racing than anybody except Pit Beirer...and Ryan Dungey was his boy. I doubt seriously that they dropped the ball in...
DeCoster has more influence with KTM racing than anybody except Pit Beirer...and Ryan Dungey was his boy. I doubt seriously that they dropped the ball in keeping Dungey. Unless Dungey wanted to walk away, they would still have him.
That may be true until the money guys get involved.

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orange_44 8/11/2020 9:06am
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8tensolutions wrote:
Depends if that rider provides value. In this case, Honda must feel RD brings something to the table and Seely did not.
tobz wrote:
What about McGrath? :lol: I see what your saying. Imo seeley is still a bettter choice still being somewhat active in riding, is less robotic and...
What about McGrath? Grinning

I see what your saying. Imo seeley is still a bettter choice still being somewhat active in riding, is less robotic and more relatable than Dungey.
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We don't know the details for McGrath and i have no idea why Dungey is somehow affiliated with Honda after the mystery Geico thing. I have...
We don't know the details for McGrath and i have no idea why Dungey is somehow affiliated with Honda after the mystery Geico thing. I have no opinion on which one is more valuable, but Seely's attitude about Honda owing him something is irritating as hell. When you quit a job at Home Depot, you no longer get your employee discount.
You don’t get a discount while working at Home Depot lol
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Johnny Depp 8/11/2020 9:19am
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If that bike was really for RD5, it would be a '21. Just a leftover playbike.
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Jardo 8/11/2020 9:32am
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I like to think that right before Dungey posted that he said to himself "Vitards heads exploding in 3.. 2.. 1.."
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mxb2 8/11/2020 9:32am
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21 s not even in the usa yet.
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ACBraap 8/11/2020 9:36am
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Timo_2824 wrote:
Riders will ride whatever they get paid to ride.
And will be 2 second a lap faster on the newest brand, and much more comfortable with the chassis and suspension. Every time they switch.
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Goofy Foot 8/11/2020 9:40am
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Dungey is an antique collector and he wanted a bike with two pipes for his collection.
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SeaClassExpert 8/11/2020 9:40am
8/11/2020 9:40am
orange_44 wrote:
You don’t get a discount while working at Home Depot lol
This is actually true and when I learned it it legit blew my mind. Can't believe they don't offer their own employees SOMETHING as a break FFS.

JOE_SPROCKETS#1 8/11/2020 9:51am
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Jardo wrote:
I like to think that right before Dungey posted that he said to himself "Vitards heads exploding in 3.. 2.. 1.."
Would of been a 2021 rmz if he really wanted to blow minds on vital
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Shawn142 8/11/2020 9:54am
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Johnny Depp wrote:
If that bike was really for RD5, it would be a '21. Just a leftover playbike.
The ONLY people with '21 Hondas right now are the factory HRC riders. Even the Honda support teams like JM Honda are still running '20s.
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diz330 8/11/2020 10:20am
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cole seely can’t get a free bike but someone who never rode for them can. Strange
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ti473 8/11/2020 10:56am
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I'm surprised no one has said this yet but... looks comfortable!
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jorgechavez 8/11/2020 11:01am
8/11/2020 11:01am
diz330 wrote:
cole seely can’t get a free bike but someone who never rode for them can. Strange
No offence to Seely but he also never won a 450 title, whereas Dungey has seven.
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