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RyanD797 3/8/2022 2:06pm
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GrapeApe wrote:
Which MX compound produced Ken Roczen?
The GP's?
KiwiBermRailer 3/8/2022 2:10pm
3/8/2022 2:10pm
Rosso391 wrote:
Hopefully its not the last we've seen of Kenny. The Epstein Barr virus lie has been perpetuated in this sport for so long. Why not just...
Hopefully its not the last we've seen of Kenny. The Epstein Barr virus lie has been perpetuated in this sport for so long. Why not just come out and say, "my heads just not right, I need to go home and work on some things to get my speed and confidence back". Because that's what the real story is every time we hear about E.B.. Said rider is usually in a slump and then they come out with a press release claiming this rare virus. ONLY in moto have I ever heard of Epstein Barr.
Wow! Are you for real?! EBV is one of the most common human virus’s.
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Rosso391 wrote:
Hopefully its not the last we've seen of Kenny. The Epstein Barr virus lie has been perpetuated in this sport for so long. Why not just...
Hopefully its not the last we've seen of Kenny. The Epstein Barr virus lie has been perpetuated in this sport for so long. Why not just come out and say, "my heads just not right, I need to go home and work on some things to get my speed and confidence back". Because that's what the real story is every time we hear about E.B.. Said rider is usually in a slump and then they come out with a press release claiming this rare virus. ONLY in moto have I ever heard of Epstein Barr.
I am just now starting to get over getting my ass kicked by Epstein Barr. I cant speak for any riders as to the validity as to whether they have it or have had it in the past but I can tell you first hand its real and nothing to be trifled with. I have never felt so fatigued, almost drugged. I thought I had a thyroid problem or something so I finally went to my Dr. He ordered some tests and found it wasnt my thyroid, it was in fact Epstein Barr. EBV is debilitating, it literally layed me out for months. I have never felt so unbelievably fatigued, !00% drained . Before I knew what the cause was, I tried on several occasions to push thru it but it just made matters worse.
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He hasn’t been the same since him and coop had their drama and his arm got caught in coops wheel. The coop got all the glory, the #1 plate, the money, everything that Ken wanted. But Ken got the girl. What’s more important. Whistling
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Grovesy98 3/8/2022 2:13pm
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Hope Ken can get healthy again during this break and have another shot next year. Ebv followed by Covid must be absolutely draining. My son has Ebv at the moment and it's destroyed his fitness and health. I'm surprised Ken did as well as he has, and should have thrown in the towel long ago so he can get himself healthy, rather than slogging it out hoping it would go away
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sandtrack315 wrote:
Vaccine would have likely prevented any long term effects of Covid. Shame he didn’t get it, seems like he listened to Joe Rogan instead of doctors.
And this is why you have $7 a gallon gas.
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KiwiBermRailer 3/8/2022 2:16pm
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MotofactioN wrote:
He hasn’t been the same since him and coop had their drama and his arm got caught in coops wheel. The coop got all the glory...
He hasn’t been the same since him and coop had their drama and his arm got caught in coops wheel. The coop got all the glory, the #1 plate, the money, everything that Ken wanted. But Ken got the girl. What’s more important. Whistling
The #1 plate haha
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inthebadboycorner 3/8/2022 2:17pm
3/8/2022 2:17pm
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Ryno once raced southwick with a broken leg
As did Eric Goebers to seal his Championship.

Having said that Epstein Bar is debilitating, heal up Ken.
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Forty 3/8/2022 2:18pm
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If he comes back or not, Great career, saw him in person a dozen times, first at the 2010 MXN in CO, he was Blinding fast and just a kid.

Guy has skills and is good people.

Respect.
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Bruce372 wrote:
that was compounded by a bout with Covid-19 just after the January 22 San Diego round. Roczen hasn’t been able to put the issues behind him,
So they admit he had covid and exposed other people voluntarily? Because the next race he would of still had it
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TDeath21 3/8/2022 2:22pm
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You can tell he’s just over it. He’s not enjoying himself anymore. Maybe time off will help but it’s doubtful. It’s looking like his time has come.
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chrisclifford 3/8/2022 2:26pm
3/8/2022 2:26pm
Jordan421 wrote:
Did the rumors of him going to the GP’s just get stronger?
Dude can barely last 10 minutes in an SX main, you think he'll be able to hang with the GP guys for two 35s on those tracks?
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decano51 3/8/2022 2:29pm
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Id rather see Kenny sit out and him and the team reevaluate everything than see him keep finishing 12th and his mental/physical health keep declining.

Health & Family First. Work 2nd...




Side note: be interesting to see if they give Hunter some seat time in a few racers during the opposite coast
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Thisusernameisavailable 3/8/2022 2:30pm
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MotofactioN wrote:
He hasn’t been the same since him and coop had their drama and his arm got caught in coops wheel. The coop got all the glory...
He hasn’t been the same since him and coop had their drama and his arm got caught in coops wheel. The coop got all the glory, the #1 plate, the money, everything that Ken wanted. But Ken got the girl. What’s more important. Whistling
'The Girl' in question is now Mrs. Webb in fact.
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mattyhamz2 3/8/2022 2:33pm
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woody woodpecker wrote:
Did you even read it?
Langhammx wrote:
I read his Instagram post. No mention of COVID. The Vurb moto article makes zero sense, IMO. The unvaccinated riders are tested every week and can...
I read his Instagram post. No mention of COVID.

The Vurb moto article makes zero sense, IMO.
The unvaccinated riders are tested every week and can not ride, if they test positive.
So…. If he did test positive and then was allowed to race, then they completely broke the rules, letting him continue to race.

There’s gotta be more to this story….
fourfourone wrote:
If he tested positive right after the race, he had 7 days until the next race. Many young healthy people can produce a negative test within...
If he tested positive right after the race, he had 7 days until the next race. Many young healthy people can produce a negative test within a week of being positive.
Many are also still testing positive after 12 weeks.
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EBV reactivation is no joke, but I think his issues could be related to anesthesia, the body really doesn't like being put under and if he had something ridiculous like 16 surgery's in a row, I truly believe his body hasn't recovered from that.
That is not something that can be fixed by training harder or pushing more.
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rhargrave431 3/8/2022 2:49pm
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I hope he is not done. I was at Washougal in 16 when Stew rode off into the sunset, and Daytona this past weekend.
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murray88 3/8/2022 2:58pm
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What team is gonna want to hire this guy after the same thing over and over with all these illnesses? Hope he gets it all figured out but the clock is ticking.
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LungButter 3/8/2022 3:01pm
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gt80rider wrote:
After watching the 1984 SX main in Atlanta this morning.... pretty much to a man, all these newer "raised at an MX compound" kids are mentally...
After watching the 1984 SX main in Atlanta this morning....

pretty much to a man, all these newer "raised at an MX compound" kids are mentally freakn broken... fast as hell of course, but mentally busted to bits... back in 84', I would doubt there would be even 1 rider on the gate that couldn't still race, even with major mental, or physical issues... now days... LOL... guys skip races cause they are arguing with the team, just cause they aren't feeling 100%, etc.... and i get it... they never raised their hands for this, their parents did...

It’s pretty clear you have absolutely zero clue how much commitment it takes to even be able to make a night show let alone run at the tip of the spear like Roczen does.

Spare me the when “men were men” crap.
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Zesiger 112 3/8/2022 3:03pm
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MotofactioN wrote:
He hasn’t been the same since him and coop had their drama and his arm got caught in coops wheel. The coop got all the glory...
He hasn’t been the same since him and coop had their drama and his arm got caught in coops wheel. The coop got all the glory, the #1 plate, the money, everything that Ken wanted. But Ken got the girl. What’s more important. Whistling
Actually Cooper got Kens girl, Ken got a different one.
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PTshox 3/8/2022 3:05pm
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I heard there is a EBV cure; Star racing Yamaha. Can clear it up fast.
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moto162 wrote:
I'm pulling for him to pull a Windham. Take some time and come back for his second act.
In the mxgp series
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When you keep having mysterious illnesses that no doctor can pinpoint and only came around when you’re mentally drained, you gotta think it’s mental. He needs a good therapist, or he’s gotta retire if he can’t get his head straight.
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Rosso391 wrote:
Hopefully its not the last we've seen of Kenny. The Epstein Barr virus lie has been perpetuated in this sport for so long. Why not just...
Hopefully its not the last we've seen of Kenny. The Epstein Barr virus lie has been perpetuated in this sport for so long. Why not just come out and say, "my heads just not right, I need to go home and work on some things to get my speed and confidence back". Because that's what the real story is every time we hear about E.B.. Said rider is usually in a slump and then they come out with a press release claiming this rare virus. ONLY in moto have I ever heard of Epstein Barr.
AzTrooper wrote:
I am just now starting to get over getting my ass kicked by Epstein Barr. I cant speak for any riders as to the validity as...
I am just now starting to get over getting my ass kicked by Epstein Barr. I cant speak for any riders as to the validity as to whether they have it or have had it in the past but I can tell you first hand its real and nothing to be trifled with. I have never felt so fatigued, almost drugged. I thought I had a thyroid problem or something so I finally went to my Dr. He ordered some tests and found it wasnt my thyroid, it was in fact Epstein Barr. EBV is debilitating, it literally layed me out for months. I have never felt so unbelievably fatigued, !00% drained . Before I knew what the cause was, I tried on several occasions to push thru it but it just made matters worse.
John
I always thought it was very common, I had it as a young guy with in good health with a good immune system and it kicked my ass for 4- 5 months....can only imagine how long it would take someone with compromised immune system to recover.

Whatever is ailing KR hoping he gets healthy and comes back, he's great for the sport.
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Press516 3/8/2022 3:17pm
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Rosso391 wrote:
Hopefully its not the last we've seen of Kenny. The Epstein Barr virus lie has been perpetuated in this sport for so long. Why not just...
Hopefully its not the last we've seen of Kenny. The Epstein Barr virus lie has been perpetuated in this sport for so long. Why not just come out and say, "my heads just not right, I need to go home and work on some things to get my speed and confidence back". Because that's what the real story is every time we hear about E.B.. Said rider is usually in a slump and then they come out with a press release claiming this rare virus. ONLY in moto have I ever heard of Epstein Barr.
KiwiBermRailer wrote:
Wow! Are you for real?! EBV is one of the most common human virus’s.
One of the most common and the CDC has reported that around 80% of all humans will get it at some point in their lives.

It's a simple fact that most people don't even know they have it or have had it. Only when you are at the extreme level of fitness and endurance does it usually show itself.
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woody woodpecker 3/8/2022 3:24pm
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gt80rider wrote:
After watching the 1984 SX main in Atlanta this morning.... pretty much to a man, all these newer "raised at an MX compound" kids are mentally...
After watching the 1984 SX main in Atlanta this morning....

pretty much to a man, all these newer "raised at an MX compound" kids are mentally freakn broken... fast as hell of course, but mentally busted to bits... back in 84', I would doubt there would be even 1 rider on the gate that couldn't still race, even with major mental, or physical issues... now days... LOL... guys skip races cause they are arguing with the team, just cause they aren't feeling 100%, etc.... and i get it... they never raised their hands for this, their parents did...

That's cool and all but Kenny grew up riding a beat up single track in his back yard in Germany.
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Johnny Ringo wrote:
Ryno once raced southwick with a broken leg
Leave Us To wrote:
Apples and oranges comparison
What if the Apple identifies as a Orange, can they be compared then? Silly
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BigBoreFan58 3/8/2022 3:31pm
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fanger wrote:
How much has Honda pissed away on him to pull out halfway through a few series and care more about his kid than result? Yes I'm...
How much has Honda pissed away on him to pull out halfway through a few series and care more about his kid than result?

Yes I'm going for the downvote all time record
Good luck with that. I'm the RC, MC, and Michael Jordan of down-votes.
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mb60 3/8/2022 3:32pm
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Let him go and let Cody Schock ride it outdoors.
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motomike137 3/8/2022 3:32pm
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Kenny is a f_cking warrior for even attempting to comeback from those arm injuries. If he ultimately hangs up his boots for good I will salute him for how much GD grit he has. It just looks like to me he is over it and trying to come to terms with it.
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