Most Annoying "Motorcross" Sayings...

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Kelz87 12/28/2021 12:41pm
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“Two strokes are cheaper and easier to maintain”
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Robgvx wrote:
I agree, if 'stroker' is used to mean an engine that has been lengthened in stroke. I was referring to those who say 'thumper' for four-stroke...
I agree, if 'stroker' is used to mean an engine that has been lengthened in stroke.

I was referring to those who say 'thumper' for four-stroke, and 'stroker' for two-stroke. Both two- and four-strokes have strokes, so it makes no sense to me in that setting.
It seems pedantry hasnt been killed off by the Pandemic

But yes, i agree LOL.

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SEEMEFIRST 12/28/2021 1:30pm
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Robgvx wrote:
I agree, if 'stroker' is used to mean an engine that has been lengthened in stroke. I was referring to those who say 'thumper' for four-stroke...
I agree, if 'stroker' is used to mean an engine that has been lengthened in stroke.

I was referring to those who say 'thumper' for four-stroke, and 'stroker' for two-stroke. Both two- and four-strokes have strokes, so it makes no sense to me in that setting.
philG wrote:
It seems pedantry hasnt been killed off by the Pandemic

But yes, i agree LOL.

Good word, Phil.
Maybe if anything, people have become more pedantic. Wink
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SEEMEFIRST 12/28/2021 1:34pm
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NATEP231 wrote:
Chocolate cake and people who think a table top is a double
Not sure how old you are but I started riding in 1969, and we've been calling good dirt "chocolate cake" since I can remember.

Maybe it's overused, but if you've ever ridden in west Texas "cake" is a treat.

Agree totally with the table deal.
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backinthesaddleagain 12/28/2021 1:49pm
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Shes ported and relieved and shes stroked and bored, she'll do a hundred and forty with the top end floored.
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SEEMEFIRST 12/28/2021 2:14pm
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Not exclusive to dert-berks, but "full throttle" literally means "no fuel/air input".

The first I.C.E.s ran wide open until someone developed the "throttle" which if you look at the definition, it means to restrict air.

So if you're "full throttle", I am not impressed.
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philG 12/28/2021 2:22pm
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SEEMEFIRST wrote:
Not exclusive to dert-berks, but "full throttle" literally means "no fuel/air input". The first I.C.E.s ran wide open until someone developed the "throttle" which if you...
Not exclusive to dert-berks, but "full throttle" literally means "no fuel/air input".

The first I.C.E.s ran wide open until someone developed the "throttle" which if you look at the definition, it means to restrict air.

So if you're "full throttle", I am not impressed.
Bravo Sir.

I will say , that to me , full throttle, is to 'fully open the throttle' .

But i like your logic
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selous scout 12/28/2021 2:32pm
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About 90% of the terms Ken Kaplan AKA Captain America says although I like that he is a big Ambassador of all things Moto.
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MotofactioN 12/28/2021 2:40pm
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When people verbally say “BRAAAAAP. BRAAP!” Like dude it was funny 10 years ago but it’s old now, plus you aren’t 12 years old.

For some reason the word “trick” bothers me. Check out my TRICK levers bro! Bruh you just bought them off of motosport, Im not calling those trick. The only people saying trick and that get a pass are people 40+ years old.

Factory can be annoying at times

I worked in the industry so I should be able to think of some better ones soon Grinning
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SEEMEFIRST 12/28/2021 2:42pm
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SEEMEFIRST wrote:
Not exclusive to dert-berks, but "full throttle" literally means "no fuel/air input". The first I.C.E.s ran wide open until someone developed the "throttle" which if you...
Not exclusive to dert-berks, but "full throttle" literally means "no fuel/air input".

The first I.C.E.s ran wide open until someone developed the "throttle" which if you look at the definition, it means to restrict air.

So if you're "full throttle", I am not impressed.
philG wrote:
Bravo Sir.

I will say , that to me , full throttle, is to 'fully open the throttle' .

But i like your logic
I know it's semantics, but I notice these things.

Like calling drills "drill bits". Makes me nuts.
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bens152 12/28/2021 4:14pm
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Huge hats and tucked in ears is the most frustrating thing to me. Instantly makes the riders look so silly.

Lately I’ve been listening to all the videos and podcasts, and constantly they keep referring to “last year”.

Do they even realise they are still in the same year as they raced supercross and motocross?
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MotofactioN 12/28/2021 6:05pm
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bens152 wrote:
Huge hats and tucked in ears is the most frustrating thing to me. Instantly makes the riders look so silly. Lately I’ve been listening to all...
Huge hats and tucked in ears is the most frustrating thing to me. Instantly makes the riders look so silly.

Lately I’ve been listening to all the videos and podcasts, and constantly they keep referring to “last year”.

Do they even realise they are still in the same year as they raced supercross and motocross?
Don’t see it as much anymore, but man, those oversized flex fit Monster hats with an affliction design Woohoo
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Aaryn234 12/28/2021 6:46pm
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gjbruny wrote:
“Front forks” drives me nuts!

Only because I’ve not seen any rear forks lately.
My son does this but with the handlebars it drives me nuts.

You see that dad he went over the front bars.

You mean the F#*king Handle Bars, can you see any Handle bars on the rear of the bike.
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backinthesaddleagain 12/28/2021 7:05pm
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Mean while over in Harley land they call the rear brake and shift levers floor controls.
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Spooner 12/28/2021 7:08pm
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“I was third in the holeshot”

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Sawfish 12/28/2021 7:44pm
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speed_racer wrote:
Calling an "engine a motor".

An engine is always a motor. But a motor is not always an engine.
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Gworm 12/28/2021 7:54pm
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Nattys is right there with supey
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Sawfish 12/28/2021 7:57pm
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reded301 wrote:
Coming up his backside.
I’ve definitely heard Ralph say “rider x is coming inside of rider y” on more than one occasion. Always cracked me up.

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datkin128 12/28/2021 10:19pm
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MOTO120 wrote:
Thought of a few sayings/comments that are often said that I find annoying haha. 1) When somebody says they "got a 3rd place holeshot".... No, no...
Thought of a few sayings/comments that are often said that I find annoying haha.

1) When somebody says they "got a 3rd place holeshot".... No, no you didn't. You actually did NOT get the holeshot but rather got a 3rd place start hahahaha

2) Podum interviews by all the top riders when they start the sentence with "I can't thank Sponsor X, Y, and Z" BUT never finish that sentence with "enough". I get it if they wanted to say "I can't thank Bell Helmets enough" but it ends up actually being "I can thank Bell Helmets....", leaving it open ended and actually sounding/meaning worse hahaha

Anyone else have some good ones?
Using the word “obviously” to describe things that aren’t so obvious. I’ve heard it overused in a lot of moto interviews
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tomlopez 12/28/2021 10:57pm
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"This is the most anticipated Supercross season of all time"

"Rider x is a legitimate title contender this season" *meanwhile rider x is a guy who won a 250 regional championship a decade ago and averages 3 podiums per season, yes this is a shot at Justin Barcia and Malcolm Stewart superfans*

"Ken Roczen deserves a title this year" ...nobody deserves a title, just because they have overcome adversity does not mean they should get a title automatically. If that was the case, Trey Canard would be the GOAT

"The Yamaha man" "The Honda Man" - Leigh Diffey

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inthebadboycorner 12/29/2021 2:39am
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SEEMEFIRST wrote:
Not exclusive to dert-berks, but "full throttle" literally means "no fuel/air input". The first I.C.E.s ran wide open until someone developed the "throttle" which if you...
Not exclusive to dert-berks, but "full throttle" literally means "no fuel/air input".

The first I.C.E.s ran wide open until someone developed the "throttle" which if you look at the definition, it means to restrict air.

So if you're "full throttle", I am not impressed.
philG wrote:
Bravo Sir.

I will say , that to me , full throttle, is to 'fully open the throttle' .

But i like your logic
SEEMEFIRST wrote:
I know it's semantics, but I notice these things.

Like calling drills "drill bits". Makes me nuts.
Am I missing something?, a drill is a term for the device that rotates the drill bit, which cuts the hole.
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teamddr 12/29/2021 6:18am
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“I don’t know what happened the bike felt good in practice”
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Richy 12/29/2021 6:39am
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With you on that one. Ask for a drill in 95% of workshops and we all know what we'll be handed...

I've heard machinists make this argument before, a few times actually, but it is the epitome of needless 'semantics police' awkwardness haha, no offence seemefirst
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SEEMEFIRST 12/29/2021 9:03am
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philG wrote:
Bravo Sir.

I will say , that to me , full throttle, is to 'fully open the throttle' .

But i like your logic
SEEMEFIRST wrote:
I know it's semantics, but I notice these things.

Like calling drills "drill bits". Makes me nuts.
inthebadboycorner wrote:
Am I missing something?, a drill is a term for the device that rotates the drill bit, which cuts the hole.
No, the powered device is a "drill motor", the thing that makes the hole is a "drill".
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SEEMEFIRST 12/29/2021 9:06am
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Richy wrote:
With you on that one. Ask for a drill in 95% of workshops and we all know what we'll be handed... I've heard machinists make this...
With you on that one. Ask for a drill in 95% of workshops and we all know what we'll be handed...

I've heard machinists make this argument before, a few times actually, but it is the epitome of needless 'semantics police' awkwardness haha, no offence seemefirst
No worries.
You are right about how often the 2 are misused.

Hell, even manufacturers advertise them wrong.

But yeah, being a toolmaker for so long does that to some of us.
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Spankey 12/29/2021 9:39am
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I grabbed a handful.
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Kidkawie 12/29/2021 10:10am
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speed_racer wrote:
Calling an "engine a motor".

This.

When Im talking shop with someone and they reference the engine as a motor I take what they say with a grain of salt.
For all the haters, Google images "motor"
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backinthesaddleagain 12/29/2021 10:51am
12/29/2021 10:51am
Motor oil, that bike has a lot of motor, motor sports, whatta ya got for a motor in that thing? He motored right by me, motor boating. I think its just something that should be expected as meaning an ICE or an electric motor these days.

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