Ryno on Swapmoto - fantastic episode

mxridr wrote:

Props to Ryno for sharing his story and being brutally honest as always. He's a legend [embed][/embed]

Props to Ryno for sharing his story and being brutally honest as always. He's a legend

payload wrote:

I totally love my 2006 Yamaha raptor. I modded the monster, 105.5mm cylinder and chamber with a phase 3 cam, in addition to 3mm admission valve...

I totally love my 2006 Yamaha raptor. I modded the monster, 105.5mm cylinder and chamber with a phase 3 cam, in addition to 3mm admission valve and in addition to 2mm exhaust valves, 5mm stroker wrench introduced, Hinson grasp bin, in addition to few different things. I can ride close to a Polaris rzr 1000 and it's tapped out on top, I'm in fourth stuff I can pull it up, then, at that point, change in fifth and it's dumb quick. Indeed, it has taller sprocket front and center and as little as I could discover back. In addition 22" tires in back with 23" tall front and center. Been riding for more than 40 years. Still appreciate it each possibility I ge url=https://kodi.software/][color=#000000]Kodi[/color][/url] [color=#000000]nox[/color]

Hi Side wrote:

Can someone, anyone make an articulate argument as to why so many claim this flake is a racing legend? Best I can tell he never won...

Can someone, anyone make an articulate argument as to why so many claim this flake is a racing legend? Best I can tell he never won a championship and really didn't win that many races. There are plenty of guys that have won championships and have more wins that a lot here seem to think have had a substandard career. It's confusing to me to say the least.

Career stats:

https://racerxonline.com/rider/ryan-hughes/points

soggy wrote:

You don’t have to be a champion to be a legend.

profeshenal125 wrote:

So True, lastnight I was doing cardio on a aliptic machine 3 nights in a row 1 st time since 18. A State Farm agent says...

So True, lastnight I was doing cardio on a aliptic machine 3 nights in a row 1 st time since 18. A State Farm agent says very excitedly hey Tone, I heard that you where quite the basketball star. He named a bunch of people that talked about me. I just laughed and said wow that makes feel great and said I kinda threw it away laughing . 1982,83 10 th grade was the last time I played. I had d1 offers my Mom said I could go play in Europe at 15 then she said I couldn’t. Etc. I played super hard every second like it was life or death. As a player I,m more of a legend than Bennet who made the nba and is a national champion coach, as many say. Nobody talks about him having freakish athletic ability win or die attitude. Just that his dad was a d1 coach etc he couldn’t carry a team he was just a part of a team. Ryno raced super hard with a lot of heart, hated loosing , qualities of a Legend. People talked cold about me for many yrs about throwing it all away. Championships are the guy with the most points at the end. Look at Bradshaw he was a lot faster than JMB in 91.

APLMAN99 wrote:

First, glad that Ryan is doing better, has pretty much all his physical functions, and is healing well. No one ever wants someone to suffer devastating...

First, glad that Ryan is doing better, has pretty much all his physical functions, and is healing well. No one ever wants someone to suffer devastating injuries.

Ryan seems like an interesting character. He’s incredibly hyperbolic, so it’s difficult to believe everything that he says is 100% accurate. Like when he says that people told him that they’d never seen anyone in as much pain as him, how no one else understands things as well as he does, etc. When he said that he recovered from his paralysis because he’s stronger than other people, it was a little bit sickening, especially knowing a guy who is in a chair who’s exponentially stronger (still!!!) than Ryan could ever hope to be. The implication that those who can’t recover from their SCIs like he has just aren’t ‘strong’ enough is disgusting at best…..

Everything has to be grandiose, bigger and badder than anyone else has ever had or could imagine.

That makes for good entertainment for some people, but not for everyone.

Again, I’m extremely happy that Ryan won’t be living the rest of his life in a chair, and hopefully he stays healthy and gets to walk with his next generations and enjoy life fully.

Motoxdoc wrote:

I agree with most everything you said. But then you made this ironic hyperbolic, grandiose statement, “Knowing a guy who is still in a chair who...

I agree with most everything you said. But then you made this ironic hyperbolic, grandiose statement, “Knowing a guy who is still in a chair who is exponentially stronger (still!!!) than Ryan could ever hope to be.”
How strong is Ryan and how strong does he “hope” to be? As you can see, sometimes we all say crazy shit too, but we don’t have a spotlight shining on us and lots of people picking us apart.

APLMAN99 wrote:

Here's my old college roommate nearly 15 years after his SCI occurred (picture is from several years ago, he's still about the same other than a...

Here's my old college roommate nearly 15 years after his SCI occurred (picture is from several years ago, he's still about the same other than a little bit older!!!).

Other than being able to use his legs now, I can't imagine any way that Ryan was/is 'stronger' than this man in any form. If 'strength' were the thing that makes you either recover from or live with an SCI, then this man would be running today.

Your views may vary, however.

-eagle- wrote:

[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/12/23/524312/s1200_Ryno_Push_Enlarged.jpg[/img] Stats and off the bike opinions aside. This and the chadapault are iconic moments in this sport.

Stats and off the bike opinions aside. This and the chadapault are iconic moments in this sport.

Leave Us To wrote:

MXoN winning team member.

Keyboard warriors pilng on Ryno like they were forced to watch him on Swap Moto is typical.

profeshenal125 wrote:

So True, lastnight I was doing cardio on a aliptic machine 3 nights in a row 1 st time since 18. A State Farm agent says...

So True, lastnight I was doing cardio on a aliptic machine 3 nights in a row 1 st time since 18. A State Farm agent says very excitedly hey Tone, I heard that you where quite the basketball star. He named a bunch of people that talked about me. I just laughed and said wow that makes feel great and said I kinda threw it away laughing . 1982,83 10 th grade was the last time I played. I had d1 offers my Mom said I could go play in Europe at 15 then she said I couldn’t. Etc. I played super hard every second like it was life or death. As a player I,m more of a legend than Bennet who made the nba and is a national champion coach, as many say. Nobody talks about him having freakish athletic ability win or die attitude. Just that his dad was a d1 coach etc he couldn’t carry a team he was just a part of a team. Ryno raced super hard with a lot of heart, hated loosing , qualities of a Legend. People talked cold about me for many yrs about throwing it all away. Championships are the guy with the most points at the end. Look at Bradshaw he was a lot faster than JMB in 91.

robotsfrom wrote:

He's definitely an odd character, and maybe an example why taking mushrooms in your 40's isn't the best idea, but I'd say he's a legend in...

He's definitely an odd character, and maybe an example why taking mushrooms in your 40's isn't the best idea, but I'd say he's a legend in motocross.

He is still being talked about. How many guys have beat him in his career that no one even remembers? To me he is that lasting example of old school moto tough. Gutting it out no matter what to finish a race.

I remember when I was a little kid seeing him at the old Competition Park I believe (I could have the name wrong, I was still on a 65). He was testing the not yet out CR450f. On one of the berms on the front of the track he was throwing so much roost that people had to move their trucks. That's something that always sticks with you.

robotsfrom wrote:

He's definitely an odd character, and maybe an example why taking mushrooms in your 40's isn't the best idea, but I'd say he's a legend in...

He's definitely an odd character, and maybe an example why taking mushrooms in your 40's isn't the best idea, but I'd say he's a legend in motocross.

He is still being talked about. How many guys have beat him in his career that no one even remembers? To me he is that lasting example of old school moto tough. Gutting it out no matter what to finish a race.

I remember when I was a little kid seeing him at the old Competition Park I believe (I could have the name wrong, I was still on a 65). He was testing the not yet out CR450f. On one of the berms on the front of the track he was throwing so much roost that people had to move their trucks. That's something that always sticks with you.

Sandusky26 wrote:

Don’t blame that shit on Mushrooms.

Hi Side wrote:

Can someone, anyone make an articulate argument as to why so many claim this flake is a racing legend? Best I can tell he never won...

Can someone, anyone make an articulate argument as to why so many claim this flake is a racing legend? Best I can tell he never won a championship and really didn't win that many races. There are plenty of guys that have won championships and have more wins that a lot here seem to think have had a substandard career. It's confusing to me to say the least.

Career stats:

https://racerxonline.com/rider/ryan-hughes/points

Trav138 wrote:

You never saw Hughes ride the KTM 125 in the nationals early 00’s nationals, obviously not? Just some of the most intense, competitive, 125 racing in...

You never saw Hughes ride the KTM 125 in the nationals early 00’s nationals, obviously not?
Just some of the most intense, competitive, 125 racing in the history of the series.
Riding, through injuries, broken leg, and constant bike problems.You’ll never see another racer go that hard, be that tough, and That far committed to win a title, as Ryno that year. He had Langston handled all series, Hughes missed 1 race(broken leg). That was the only reason He was behind Langston, then Last race Troy got cancelled, shitty ending to one of the finest 125 championships I ever saw. Ryno and Brown rivalry was brutal out on the track.

This and many countless career highlights this “flake “ accomplished probably means shit to a fucking hero like you though.
Factories and top level pros paid this ‘flake’ for decades to ride and develop bikes, parts, programs etc. I’m sure you have him covered.

Came back and was strong... after long term gnarly back/neck fractures/ injuries while developing /racing the new Crf 450 at Delmont !!! He has plowed through more serious injuries than anyone I know of, and to keep battling back to ride at the highest levels throughout his career . Moving to GPS to rebuild career, come back rise to top again, get factory rides. Always being highly competitive, winning races, riding at highest level, his toughness And heart, we’ll never see again, that ship long sailed in today’s moto!

I’m no Ryno apologists, he is who he is,Surely he can be an ass at times, He does and says, some crazy shit, I don’t care what anyone says or does, especially online!

But you shortsighted dickheads, holy fuck, you can’t bring yourselfs to distinguish or acknowledge his career on the track, To his post career
,and his endeavors and crazy shit after he retired?

So you attack his career and talk out your asses, because you don’t like hIm now ,he upsets you.

If you had been in the sport watched the intensity that Ryno and Brown each had, trying break the other’s legs every fucking moto for an entire outdoor series for the title, you may just realize how ignorant some of you are, but probably not.

His career was never substandard

Sorry this bullshit hit a nerve

MJC wrote:

Oi, ya pelican. I don’t reckon anyone in this thread was shitting on his career. Most were pointing out, and quite fucking rightly, that Hughes is...

Oi, ya pelican.

I don’t reckon anyone in this thread was shitting on his career.

Most were pointing out, and quite fucking rightly, that Hughes is a deadset loose cannon these days.

Most sensible fuckers can distinguish between sporting abilities and personalities.

Can you?

Trav138 wrote:

Read the post I quoted big guy. And their were others as well

Hi Side wrote:

Can someone, anyone make an articulate argument as to why so many claim this flake is a racing legend? Best I can tell he never won...

Can someone, anyone make an articulate argument as to why so many claim this flake is a racing legend? Best I can tell he never won a championship and really didn't win that many races. There are plenty of guys that have won championships and have more wins that a lot here seem to think have had a substandard career. It's confusing to me to say the least.

Career stats:

https://racerxonline.com/rider/ryan-hughes/points

Trav138 wrote:

You never saw Hughes ride the KTM 125 in the nationals early 00’s nationals, obviously not? Just some of the most intense, competitive, 125 racing in...

You never saw Hughes ride the KTM 125 in the nationals early 00’s nationals, obviously not?
Just some of the most intense, competitive, 125 racing in the history of the series.
Riding, through injuries, broken leg, and constant bike problems.You’ll never see another racer go that hard, be that tough, and That far committed to win a title, as Ryno that year. He had Langston handled all series, Hughes missed 1 race(broken leg). That was the only reason He was behind Langston, then Last race Troy got cancelled, shitty ending to one of the finest 125 championships I ever saw. Ryno and Brown rivalry was brutal out on the track.

This and many countless career highlights this “flake “ accomplished probably means shit to a fucking hero like you though.
Factories and top level pros paid this ‘flake’ for decades to ride and develop bikes, parts, programs etc. I’m sure you have him covered.

Came back and was strong... after long term gnarly back/neck fractures/ injuries while developing /racing the new Crf 450 at Delmont !!! He has plowed through more serious injuries than anyone I know of, and to keep battling back to ride at the highest levels throughout his career . Moving to GPS to rebuild career, come back rise to top again, get factory rides. Always being highly competitive, winning races, riding at highest level, his toughness And heart, we’ll never see again, that ship long sailed in today’s moto!

I’m no Ryno apologists, he is who he is,Surely he can be an ass at times, He does and says, some crazy shit, I don’t care what anyone says or does, especially online!

But you shortsighted dickheads, holy fuck, you can’t bring yourselfs to distinguish or acknowledge his career on the track, To his post career
,and his endeavors and crazy shit after he retired?

So you attack his career and talk out your asses, because you don’t like hIm now ,he upsets you.

If you had been in the sport watched the intensity that Ryno and Brown each had, trying break the other’s legs every fucking moto for an entire outdoor series for the title, you may just realize how ignorant some of you are, but probably not.

His career was never substandard

Sorry this bullshit hit a nerve

Sandusky26 wrote:

The most fucked up part of this thread is, I wear a RynoPower hat.

mxridr wrote:

Props to Ryno for sharing his story and being brutally honest as always. He's a legend [embed][/embed]

Props to Ryno for sharing his story and being brutally honest as always. He's a legend

payload wrote:

I totally love my 2006 Yamaha raptor. I modded the monster, 105.5mm cylinder and chamber with a phase 3 cam, in addition to 3mm admission valve...

I totally love my 2006 Yamaha raptor. I modded the monster, 105.5mm cylinder and chamber with a phase 3 cam, in addition to 3mm admission valve and in addition to 2mm exhaust valves, 5mm stroker wrench introduced, Hinson grasp bin, in addition to few different things. I can ride close to a Polaris rzr 1000 and it's tapped out on top, I'm in fourth stuff I can pull it up, then, at that point, change in fifth and it's dumb quick. Indeed, it has taller sprocket front and center and as little as I could discover back. In addition 22" tires in back with 23" tall front and center. Been riding for more than 40 years. Still appreciate it each possibility I ge url=https://kodi.software/][color=#000000]Kodi[/color][/url] [color=#000000]nox[/color]

mxridr wrote:

Props to Ryno for sharing his story and being brutally honest as always. He's a legend [embed][/embed]

Props to Ryno for sharing his story and being brutally honest as always. He's a legend

payload wrote:

I totally love my 2006 Yamaha raptor. I modded the monster, 105.5mm cylinder and chamber with a phase 3 cam, in addition to 3mm admission valve...

I totally love my 2006 Yamaha raptor. I modded the monster, 105.5mm cylinder and chamber with a phase 3 cam, in addition to 3mm admission valve and in addition to 2mm exhaust valves, 5mm stroker wrench introduced, Hinson grasp bin, in addition to few different things. I can ride close to a Polaris rzr 1000 and it's tapped out on top, I'm in fourth stuff I can pull it up, then, at that point, change in fifth and it's dumb quick. Indeed, it has taller sprocket front and center and as little as I could discover back. In addition 22" tires in back with 23" tall front and center. Been riding for more than 40 years. Still appreciate it each possibility I ge url=https://kodi.software/][color=#000000]Kodi[/color][/url] [color=#000000]nox[/color]

payload wrote:

I totally love my 2006 Yamaha raptor. I modded the monster, 105.5mm cylinder and chamber with a phase 3 cam, in addition to 3mm admission valve...

I totally love my 2006 Yamaha raptor. I modded the monster, 105.5mm cylinder and chamber with a phase 3 cam, in addition to 3mm admission valve and in addition to 2mm exhaust valves, 5mm stroker wrench introduced, Hinson grasp bin, in addition to few different things. I can ride close to a Polaris rzr 1000 and it's tapped out on top, I'm in fourth stuff I can pull it up, then, at that point, change in fifth and it's dumb quick. Indeed, it has taller sprocket front and center and as little as I could discover back. In addition 22" tires in back with 23" tall front and center. Been riding for more than 40 years. Still appreciate it each possibility I get [color=#000000]Kodi[/color] [color=#000000]nox[/color]

soggy wrote:

He has a serious superiority complex that’s for damn sure.