What is a controversial Moto-related opinion you have?

motomike137
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Here's mine... Herlings aint no GOAT!
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Magoofan
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12/6/2021 10:12am
Probably the same as others. Go back to 2-strokes.
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seth505
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12/6/2021 10:23am
Holeshot devices are fucking stupid. FIGHT ME
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12/6/2021 10:40am
Every kid moving to big bikes should ride a 125 for at least 6 months.
It’s a necessary stepping stone to help improve skill and to learn the feel of big bikes before jumping to the heavier and way more powerful 250f’s.
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danzig138
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12/6/2021 10:51am
Bubba wasn't the only one taking Adderall in 2014......
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12/6/2021 11:01am
Your moto "edits" suck.
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sumdood
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Permanent numbers are stupid.

450 4 strokes make it too easy for guys to jump shit they have no business jumping.

Local tracks need more experienced flaggers even if they have to charge more.

Guys on message boards should only type shit they'd be willing to say face to face.
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12/6/2021 11:02am
danzig138 wrote:
Bubba wasn't the only one taking Adderall in 2014......
Facts are not opinion.
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Dutch348
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Having Pala instead of Glen Helen is the most insane thing I’ve seen in our sport. DC is clueless.
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motomike137
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12/6/2021 11:15am
Dutch348 wrote:
Having Pala instead of Glen Helen is the most insane thing I’ve seen in our sport. DC is clueless.
yes and no
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Meister
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12/6/2021 11:17am
seth505 wrote:
Holeshot devices are fucking stupid. FIGHT ME
Man, until this year, I was completely on your side.

Till I was convinced to try the Tamer front AND rear devices. Freakin game changer.
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davistld01
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12/6/2021 11:38am
danzig138 wrote:
Bubba wasn't the only one taking Adderall in 2014......
UpTiTe wrote:
Facts are not opinion.
Boom! He was the only high-profile rider that screwed up and got caught. End of story.
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12/6/2021 11:47am
My opinion...

Most riders have no clue about clickers and their suspension. Even faster guys.

Hydraulic clutches feel like on/off switches.

Most riders would be faster at Moto with a Dualsport.

People who can't see electric motorcycles as an opportunity for the sport are forever yesterday who generally cannot cope with change.

125cc 2-stroke classes should be mandatory beside 250F and 450F in every series.

Comparing riders of different generations with one another is completely pointless.

Change my mind. ;-)
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SPYGUY
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12/6/2021 12:02pm
Dutch348 wrote:
Having Pala instead of Glen Helen is the most insane thing I’ve seen in our sport. DC is clueless.
DC spoke about this topic on a recent PulpMX show.

It would behoove you to take a listen.
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LoudLove
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12/6/2021 12:10pm
SX/MX racers are tremendously athletic, but not great athletes.
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12/6/2021 12:21pm
danzig138 wrote:
Bubba wasn't the only one taking Adderall in 2014......
UpTiTe wrote:
Facts are not opinion.
davistld01 wrote:
Boom! He was the only high-profile rider that screwed up and got caught. End of story.
Plenty of guys have tested positive for Adderall, they just had the sense to have their TUE in place.
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12/6/2021 12:41pm
Great thread! It’s like a sociological experiment. Learning some things.
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Radical
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12/6/2021 1:37pm
Radical wrote:
I think leaded fuel should be illegal at the amateur level, and even on practice days. If the pros don't need it, amateurs don't either. My...
I think leaded fuel should be illegal at the amateur level, and even on practice days.
If the pros don't need it, amateurs don't either.
My beef is that I don't want to be breathing lead in the exhaust fumes.
WoodsRacer wrote:
Holy shit. Solid point and yeah can't believe this is still allowed. Seriously people, if you think its ok, look at how toxic tetraethyllead really is...
Holy shit. Solid point and yeah can't believe this is still allowed. Seriously people, if you think its ok, look at how toxic tetraethyllead really is and all the risks it carries.
It's in a lot of race fuel. I know race fuel can be purchased without lead, but the majority I've seen so far contain lead.
It would be great if the tracks and race promoters would at minimum, state that leaded fuel is not allowed.
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Dutch348 wrote:
Having Pala instead of Glen Helen is the most insane thing I’ve seen in our sport. DC is clueless.
SPYGUY wrote:
DC spoke about this topic on a recent PulpMX show.

It would behoove you to take a listen.
I love having a national at Glen Helen, but the racing has been exciting at Fox Raceway (Pala).
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Cru_Jones
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12/6/2021 1:47pm
Supercross jumps are too small. 450's should be the only bikes doing the triples, not superminis at vegas.
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crowe660
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12/6/2021 1:59pm
danzig138 wrote:
Bubba wasn't the only one taking Adderall in 2014......

kage173
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12/6/2021 2:31pm
Pressure from Chinese competition will drive at least one major Japanese company out of the dirtbike market by 2030.
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12/6/2021 2:56pm
Southwick National doesn’t live up to the hype it gets
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deanwhite51
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12/6/2021 3:00pm
Carmichael shouldn't have got his 25 points back when he was docked for using illegal fuel in 2006.

Carmichael’s fuel failed to pass the AMA lead test. Was he disqualified as Jeff Emig had been in 1996? No. Was he penalized 25 points as David Vuillemin, Chad Reed and Tyson Hadsell had been in 2004? No. Was he disqualified as Michael Byrne and James Stewart had been in 2005? Nope! Instead, the AMA fined Ricky, and he got to keep his finishing position, purse money and AMA points. Why? Favoritism. The 25 points that Ricky got to keep earned him the 2006 Supercross Championship, which he won by two points over James Stewart—but with an honest sanctioning body, he would have lost by 23 points. The AMA’s rule enforcement has always been a joke, but this special treatment was a disgrace.


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nealb129
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12/6/2021 3:34pm
PEDS are used more than most would believe

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Moto Nomad
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12/6/2021 4:21pm
The team look has removed individualism from the 250 class and makes the riders seem like interchangeable moto-robots. They all look the same except for the name and number and it's horrible for us and them.
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12/6/2021 4:46pm
the coombs family isnt really helping the sport anymore, i would argue they are outright detrimental to it at the moment.

MX is a working class sport and the mfgs are pricing out its main demographic.

AMA pro racing will be dead by the end of the decade, not enough new blood entering the sport

mfgs dont do enough with land use issues. there should be some sort of lobbying group for tracks and OHV parks and the mfgs should be involved...it would be a win for everyone and help the industry.
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brocster
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12/6/2021 5:05pm
sumdood wrote:
Permanent numbers are stupid. 450 4 strokes make it too easy for guys to jump shit they have no business jumping. Local tracks need more experienced...
Permanent numbers are stupid.

450 4 strokes make it too easy for guys to jump shit they have no business jumping.

Local tracks need more experienced flaggers even if they have to charge more.

Guys on message boards should only type shit they'd be willing to say face to face.
This this this and more this^^^^

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12/6/2021 5:34pm
the coombs family isnt really helping the sport anymore, i would argue they are outright detrimental to it at the moment. MX is a working class...
the coombs family isnt really helping the sport anymore, i would argue they are outright detrimental to it at the moment.

MX is a working class sport and the mfgs are pricing out its main demographic.

AMA pro racing will be dead by the end of the decade, not enough new blood entering the sport

mfgs dont do enough with land use issues. there should be some sort of lobbying group for tracks and OHV parks and the mfgs should be involved...it would be a win for everyone and help the industry.
"AMA pro racing will be dead by the end of the decade, not enough new blood entering the sport"

Bike sales are up and race entries are up as well.

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