Johnny Walker dominated the Boise Enduro Cross on his 300

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Elliot 11/25/2022 12:19am
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Richy wrote:
Those frames/forks must get an absolute beating the even by pro MX / SX standards? I guess it's a fairly different flex / impact than big...
Those frames/forks must get an absolute beating the even by pro MX / SX standards? I guess it's a fairly different flex / impact than big jumps also.

Every time I see someone double something using a log as a take off, it blows my tiny mind.
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This is Johnny Walker's shift lever after the final race at Prescott and he still finished 7th after crashing and his petcock turning itself off. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/11/08/576030/s1200_JW.jpg[/img]
This is Johnny Walker's shift lever after the final race at Prescott and he still finished 7th after crashing and his petcock turning itself off.


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Brake pedal, shifter is on other side.
Yeah, not enough coffee before posting.
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ccullins 11/25/2022 7:06am
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CMcBain wrote:
https://www.thumpertalk.com/forums/topic/1429367-endurocross-drama-with…

https://youtu.be/Gu72HaIm6hM

At about 1:30

LungButter wrote:
Dang, that seems suspect for sure. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/11/24/578215/s1200_B2E0C164_6DD4_4164_9443_C506F7F9A07A.jpg[/img]
Dang, that seems suspect for sure.


Imagine if that happened in a SX. This board would be blown up and podcasts going crazy! Lucky for some EX is as small as it is.
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sebastianer 11/25/2022 8:17am
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ccullins wrote:
Imagine if that happened in a SX. This board would be blown up and podcasts going crazy! Lucky for some EX is as small as it...
Imagine if that happened in a SX. This board would be blown up and podcasts going crazy! Lucky for some EX is as small as it is.
That is a really shitty move for anyone but for a veteran as Haaker that is just pathetic what a clown.
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Coach529 11/25/2022 9:35am
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With that footage and screenshot I do not know how anybody can come to the conclusion that Haaker is doing anything but reaching for the LH side of his handlebars.
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LungButter 11/25/2022 1:49pm
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Coach529 wrote:
With that footage and screenshot I do not know how anybody can come to the conclusion that Haaker is doing anything but reaching for the LH...
With that footage and screenshot I do not know how anybody can come to the conclusion that Haaker is doing anything but reaching for the LH side of his handlebars.
*Sarcasm
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Coach529 11/25/2022 5:12pm
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Coach529 wrote:
With that footage and screenshot I do not know how anybody can come to the conclusion that Haaker is doing anything but reaching for the LH...
With that footage and screenshot I do not know how anybody can come to the conclusion that Haaker is doing anything but reaching for the LH side of his handlebars.
LungButter wrote:
*Sarcasm
Nope......no sarcasm at all.
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JM485 11/25/2022 5:45pm
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I was going to say, that looked way too smooth and quick for turning off the gas on a bike you’re not even familiar with, it looked to me like he was just reaching for his bar. I don’t know Colton personally but I’ve talked to him a bit before outside of a race setting and he didn’t strike me as someone who would do anything like that, so I’m a little quick to condemn just based on that video.
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LungButter 11/25/2022 7:14pm
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JM485 wrote:
I was going to say, that looked way too smooth and quick for turning off the gas on a bike you’re not even familiar with, it...
I was going to say, that looked way too smooth and quick for turning off the gas on a bike you’re not even familiar with, it looked to me like he was just reaching for his bar. I don’t know Colton personally but I’ve talked to him a bit before outside of a race setting and he didn’t strike me as someone who would do anything like that, so I’m a little quick to condemn just based on that video.
Colton spends a lot of time training at one of my good buddies house. He’s in pretty good with a bunch of dudes I consider good friends. He seems like a solid guy.

All that aside….I just can’t help but see some shady shit going on. His hand isn’t anywhere near his handlebar.

Can’t tell for certain though, you’re right.
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Coach529 11/25/2022 7:51pm
11/25/2022 7:51pm Edited Date/Time 11/25/2022 7:54pm
If you have the #1 plate long enough.....there is bound to be haters.
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LungButter 11/25/2022 8:34pm
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Coach529 wrote:
If you have the #1 plate long enough.....there is bound to be haters.
I can’t help but think you have some sort of “status” or connections in the pits that may be swaying your opinion.

I’ve spent plenty of time around Colton in all sorts of settings, he’s a pretty solid dude. But, he’s also got some drama attached to his career. Is what it is. He doesn’t necessarily deny it, which is kinda refreshing.

I was actually shocked when Husky let Alfredo go. I figured he’d have a ride for life after he put the block on to get Colton the Super Enduro title.
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Coach529 11/25/2022 9:25pm
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Coach529 wrote:
If you have the #1 plate long enough.....there is bound to be haters.
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I can’t help but think you have some sort of “status” or connections in the pits that may be swaying your opinion. I’ve spent plenty of...
I can’t help but think you have some sort of “status” or connections in the pits that may be swaying your opinion.

I’ve spent plenty of time around Colton in all sorts of settings, he’s a pretty solid dude. But, he’s also got some drama attached to his career. Is what it is. He doesn’t necessarily deny it, which is kinda refreshing.

I was actually shocked when Husky let Alfredo go. I figured he’d have a ride for life after he put the block on to get Colton the Super Enduro title.
My opinion is based on what I see in the video. I see a guy trying to pick up his bike, while getting bumped from behind and loosing his balance,

I know Colton, he lives 15 minutes from me. My kid spends quite a bit of time with him. My kid and myself spent most of the last round shooting with Jonny Walker, along with Cody Webb, Cooper Abbott, Ryder Leblond and Spenser Wilton.

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grunkster 11/28/2022 5:26am
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well my old eyes see him CLEARLY do a quick reach out with his right arm for something...could have easily shut off the petcock imo.
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LungButter 11/28/2022 9:13am
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grunkster wrote:
well my old eyes see him CLEARLY do a quick reach out with his right arm for something...could have easily shut off the petcock imo.
Same, he's definitely reaching for something that isn't his handlebar...he then reaches for his bars.

So....those who think Colton didn't do anything...do you really think it's just happenstance that Johnny's bike shut off later due to no gas? Quite the coincidence I'd say.....
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Coach529 11/28/2022 9:55am
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I am done......we can agree to disagree.

How about another picture of the champ?








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