And people doubted Kenny

Park Boys
Posts
3835
Joined
3/23/2012
Location
USA
6/17/2023 2:39pm
NotCore wrote:

Kenny showing how weak the field really is.

Yes and No. Its Roczen, as long he’s healthy he’s gonna be quick. You don’t need a weak field for one of the best MX racers of all time to show he’s one of the best of all time.
 

But, it is a weak field! At least it looks like Dylan has finally come to play. 

6
1
6/17/2023 3:09pm
Zycki11 wrote:

Dude is a badass 

BobbyMyers wrote:
These simps wouldn't know a mx racer if it was planted in their scrotum. Vital dorks are growing in numbers. Crazy town is the next stop...

These simps wouldn't know a mx racer if it was planted in their scrotum. Vital dorks are growing in numbers. Crazy town is the next stop folks. 

If it weren't for vital dorks buying motorcycles there would be no sport of MX as we know it.  

2
5
6/17/2023 3:41pm
BobbyMyers wrote:
These simps wouldn't know a mx racer if it was planted in their scrotum. Vital dorks are growing in numbers. Crazy town is the next stop...

These simps wouldn't know a mx racer if it was planted in their scrotum. Vital dorks are growing in numbers. Crazy town is the next stop folks. 

I don’t think you know what simp means 

5
1
TeamGreen
Posts
37042
Joined
11/25/2008
Location
Thru-out, CA, USA
6/17/2023 3:43pm
Zycki11 wrote:

Dude is a badass 

BobbyMyers wrote:
These simps wouldn't know a mx racer if it was planted in their scrotum. Vital dorks are growing in numbers. Crazy town is the next stop...

These simps wouldn't know a mx racer if it was planted in their scrotum. Vital dorks are growing in numbers. Crazy town is the next stop folks. 

You forgot…

”Hey, you damn kids! Get off my lawn!!!” Laughing

So stoked for KR. 

2

The Shop

FlaNard
Posts
3620
Joined
10/13/2009
Location
Layton, UT, USA
6/17/2023 4:33pm
NotCore wrote:

Kenny showing how weak the field really is.

Park Boys wrote:
Yes and No. Its Roczen, as long he’s healthy he’s gonna be quick. You don’t need a weak field for one of the best MX racers...

Yes and No. Its Roczen, as long he’s healthy he’s gonna be quick. You don’t need a weak field for one of the best MX racers of all time to show he’s one of the best of all time.
 

But, it is a weak field! At least it looks like Dylan has finally come to play. 

One guy in the top eight finishers from last season are racing. One. The two times top guys have actually raced they kept Jett honest. A sick Sexton with a hard practice crash almost beat Jett in the second moto on Jett’s best track and even Jett said he had an advantage because he had been testing outdoors much longer than Chase who was still working on the Supercross title. 

4
6
Magoofan
Posts
10401
Joined
5/4/2021
Location
Shadow Glen (for those who remember), CA, USA
6/17/2023 4:39pm
bents wrote:

Kenny put 40 seconds on Webb both motos. Ouch.

I believe Webb is just playing the long game.   Points for SMX.     Not that he doesn't want to win or be up front, but why risk it.

 

4
6
burn1986
Posts
12246
Joined
4/16/2010
Location
bossier city, LA, USA
6/17/2023 4:41pm Edited Date/Time 6/17/2023 4:41pm

Kenny did good. I could be wrong but it looked like Jett let him ride up front for awhile before making the pass. Of course Jett never looks like he’s trying that hard anyway.

2
4
ATKpilot99
Posts
10444
Joined
4/13/2010
Location
Lake Geneva, WI, USA
6/17/2023 4:50pm
bents wrote:

Kenny put 40 seconds on Webb both motos. Ouch.

Magoofan wrote:
I believe Webb is just playing the long game.   Points for SMX.     Not that he doesn't want to win or be up front, but why...

I believe Webb is just playing the long game.   Points for SMX.     Not that he doesn't want to win or be up front, but why risk it.

 

Yeah . If he was trying he may have been with 35 seconds.  

1
6/17/2023 4:55pm
Zycki11 wrote:

This did not age well 😂

Kickstarter doesn’t matter…until it does lol 

Magoo…that aged terribly lol 

Magoofan wrote:
LMAO.....two seconds after I posted it.      Burned!   ...but I still say, those Suzukis are great bikes.      (as long as you don't...

LMAO.....two seconds after I posted it.      Burned!

 

...but I still say, those Suzukis are great bikes.      (as long as you don't stall em...lol)

 

To be fair , there have been some E start bikes that have been slow to restart too.  Still funny timing though.

6/17/2023 5:01pm
NotCore wrote:

Kenny showing how weak the field really is.

Park Boys wrote:
Yes and No. Its Roczen, as long he’s healthy he’s gonna be quick. You don’t need a weak field for one of the best MX racers...

Yes and No. Its Roczen, as long he’s healthy he’s gonna be quick. You don’t need a weak field for one of the best MX racers of all time to show he’s one of the best of all time.
 

But, it is a weak field! At least it looks like Dylan has finally come to play. 

FlaNard wrote:
One guy in the top eight finishers from last season are racing. One. The two times top guys have actually raced they kept Jett honest. A...

One guy in the top eight finishers from last season are racing. One. The two times top guys have actually raced they kept Jett honest. A sick Sexton with a hard practice crash almost beat Jett in the second moto on Jett’s best track and even Jett said he had an advantage because he had been testing outdoors much longer than Chase who was still working on the Supercross title. 

Woohoo a lot of excuses in there, is it really that triggering to you that a rookie just might be better than all your favourites?

3
4
6/17/2023 5:03pm
NotCore wrote:

Kenny showing how weak the field really is.

Park Boys wrote:
Yes and No. Its Roczen, as long he’s healthy he’s gonna be quick. You don’t need a weak field for one of the best MX racers...

Yes and No. Its Roczen, as long he’s healthy he’s gonna be quick. You don’t need a weak field for one of the best MX racers of all time to show he’s one of the best of all time.
 

But, it is a weak field! At least it looks like Dylan has finally come to play. 

True, Kenny was leading a lot of the first moto of the season last year and  when he is strong and healthy he is still fast enough to run with just about anybody still.   I still do not think we have seen Jett's full speed. He did not have to get past Kenny in that second moto for the overall. So he most likely was riding inside his comfort zone. Its a bummer that Chase and Eli are hurt, Who knows what could have been. Or maybe it would be the same thing, just different guys in second and third. It was cool to see Kenny out there are going so good. It made me wish I was able to go.  

dingaling
Posts
283
Joined
5/15/2021
Location
AU
6/17/2023 5:19pm

Not sure what was more? The doubt in Kenny? Or thinking the depleted field was stronger than what they really are? I know I had both?

Either way it was good. Most exciting round for me so far. 

1
BobbyMyers
Posts
475
Joined
1/25/2023
Location
Aj, AZ, USA
6/17/2023 5:20pm Edited Date/Time 6/17/2023 5:23pm
Zycki11 wrote:

Dude is a badass 

BobbyMyers wrote:
These simps wouldn't know a mx racer if it was planted in their scrotum. Vital dorks are growing in numbers. Crazy town is the next stop...

These simps wouldn't know a mx racer if it was planted in their scrotum. Vital dorks are growing in numbers. Crazy town is the next stop folks. 

If it weren't for vital dorks buying motorcycles there would be no sport of MX as we know it.  

Bullshit...but I take it yer answering for the "simps"?  Simps spokesman so to speak. 🙂👌

7
mb60
Posts
5632
Joined
3/7/2010
Location
GRAPEVINE, TX, USA
6/17/2023 5:42pm

Kenny rode great today. Cloudy overcast and a track that reminds him of his GP days. Hope he rides a few more this year. Jett did not have his best day and pulled a 1-1. The perfect season is his to lose. 

1
1
mx4
Posts
356
Joined
12/14/2018
Location
Tallahassee, FL, USA
6/17/2023 6:03pm
Magoofan wrote:

...and people continue  to doubt Suzuki.    That POS dinosaur with a kick-starter. 

These days people complain about anything

1
jonesaustin
Posts
2653
Joined
7/6/2009
Location
Austin, TX, USA
6/17/2023 6:24pm
mxlegend99 wrote:
Really sucks for Ken. He deserved to finish on the podium. Minor bobble to go down not too different from Jett earlier. Difference is Jett could...

Really sucks for Ken. He deserved to finish on the podium. Minor bobble to go down not too different from Jett earlier. Difference is Jett could get going immediately. Ken couldn't.

All I could think was how bad it looked for Suzuki watching Ken struggle to start his bike. Which is a shame because his bike was flying and definitely good enough to win.

Ok now I’m confused. I thought he won the overall? Haven’t watched.

3
6/17/2023 6:27pm
mxlegend99 wrote:
Really sucks for Ken. He deserved to finish on the podium. Minor bobble to go down not too different from Jett earlier. Difference is Jett could...

Really sucks for Ken. He deserved to finish on the podium. Minor bobble to go down not too different from Jett earlier. Difference is Jett could get going immediately. Ken couldn't.

All I could think was how bad it looked for Suzuki watching Ken struggle to start his bike. Which is a shame because his bike was flying and definitely good enough to win.

Ok now I’m confused. I thought he won the overall? Haven’t watched.

In Moto 1 he went down just behind Jett. They had a huge lead over 3rd so if Ken could have gotten his bike going easily he finishes second still... Maybe third. But it took him about a minute to get going again and he finished the moto in 7th.

Moto 2 went much better for him. He got second overall with a 7-2. 

jonesaustin
Posts
2653
Joined
7/6/2009
Location
Austin, TX, USA
6/17/2023 6:54pm
mxlegend99 wrote:
Really sucks for Ken. He deserved to finish on the podium. Minor bobble to go down not too different from Jett earlier. Difference is Jett could...

Really sucks for Ken. He deserved to finish on the podium. Minor bobble to go down not too different from Jett earlier. Difference is Jett could get going immediately. Ken couldn't.

All I could think was how bad it looked for Suzuki watching Ken struggle to start his bike. Which is a shame because his bike was flying and definitely good enough to win.

Ok now I’m confused. I thought he won the overall? Haven’t watched.

mxlegend99 wrote:
In Moto 1 he went down just behind Jett. They had a huge lead over 3rd so if Ken could have gotten his bike going easily...

In Moto 1 he went down just behind Jett. They had a huge lead over 3rd so if Ken could have gotten his bike going easily he finishes second still... Maybe third. But it took him about a minute to get going again and he finished the moto in 7th.

Moto 2 went much better for him. He got second overall with a 7-2. 

so JLaw2 still goes undefeated in both motos? unreal. glad for Kenny, he only had a few days preparing and he’s the first veteran to bring it to Lawrence like this, but still, wow 18 keeps the streak alive. this is crazy

2
Chris_Buehler
Posts
8403
Joined
7/21/2019
Location
PORTLAND, CT, USA
6/17/2023 6:59pm

Ok now I’m confused. I thought he won the overall? Haven’t watched.

mxlegend99 wrote:
In Moto 1 he went down just behind Jett. They had a huge lead over 3rd so if Ken could have gotten his bike going easily...

In Moto 1 he went down just behind Jett. They had a huge lead over 3rd so if Ken could have gotten his bike going easily he finishes second still... Maybe third. But it took him about a minute to get going again and he finished the moto in 7th.

Moto 2 went much better for him. He got second overall with a 7-2. 

so JLaw2 still goes undefeated in both motos? unreal. glad for Kenny, he only had a few days preparing and he’s the first veteran to bring...

so JLaw2 still goes undefeated in both motos? unreal. glad for Kenny, he only had a few days preparing and he’s the first veteran to bring it to Lawrence like this, but still, wow 18 keeps the streak alive. this is crazy

It's really not that crazy. The only guys capable of beating Jett are hurt or in MXGP

2
5
CPR
Posts
6889
Joined
10/4/2018
Location
AU
6/17/2023 11:31pm

To answer the thread title; people didn’t doubt Kenny, idiots did.

9
2
Richy
Posts
3093
Joined
7/18/2020
Location
UK, GB
6/18/2023 12:02am

Asking as the RMX is brought up fairly often, with it's electric start and the possibility of swapping cases to an RMZ to give an electric start Suzuki mx bike without real R&D and costs.

What is the sticking point there, what makes it not that straight forward? Or is it that straight forward and Suzuki are just bone idle or don't want to throw extra weight onto an already chunky bike (on the scale, I know they don't ride like they're a fatty)?

I know the kicker isn't a problem day to day and typically it's an easy to start bike, I've never been one to shit-talk Suzuki, but like someone said earlier, "it isn't a problem... until it is."

Goldmember
Posts
671
Joined
12/23/2021
Location
Tel Aviv, IL
6/18/2023 1:14am
Richy wrote:
Asking as the RMX is brought up fairly often, with it's electric start and the possibility of swapping cases to an RMZ to give an electric...

Asking as the RMX is brought up fairly often, with it's electric start and the possibility of swapping cases to an RMZ to give an electric start Suzuki mx bike without real R&D and costs.

What is the sticking point there, what makes it not that straight forward? Or is it that straight forward and Suzuki are just bone idle or don't want to throw extra weight onto an already chunky bike (on the scale, I know they don't ride like they're a fatty)?

I know the kicker isn't a problem day to day and typically it's an easy to start bike, I've never been one to shit-talk Suzuki, but like someone said earlier, "it isn't a problem... until it is."

The cases are homologated parts and can't be swapped.

3
RACING
Posts
1862
Joined
6/9/2023
Location
Waddafeuque, FR
6/18/2023 2:45am
burn1986 wrote:
Kenny did good. I could be wrong but it looked like Jett let him ride up front for awhile before making the pass. Of course Jett...

Kenny did good. I could be wrong but it looked like Jett let him ride up front for awhile before making the pass. Of course Jett never looks like he’s trying that hard anyway.

It was kinda fun to see Jett also has a "beast mode". Except unlike Tomac, he still looks like he's having a cool joyride.

Laughing

1
1
RACING
Posts
1862
Joined
6/9/2023
Location
Waddafeuque, FR
6/18/2023 2:49am
Richy wrote:
Asking as the RMX is brought up fairly often, with it's electric start and the possibility of swapping cases to an RMZ to give an electric...

Asking as the RMX is brought up fairly often, with it's electric start and the possibility of swapping cases to an RMZ to give an electric start Suzuki mx bike without real R&D and costs.

What is the sticking point there, what makes it not that straight forward? Or is it that straight forward and Suzuki are just bone idle or don't want to throw extra weight onto an already chunky bike (on the scale, I know they don't ride like they're a fatty)?

I know the kicker isn't a problem day to day and typically it's an easy to start bike, I've never been one to shit-talk Suzuki, but like someone said earlier, "it isn't a problem... until it is."

Goldmember wrote:

The cases are homologated parts and can't be swapped.

They can be modified, though. Honda used to put hydro clutches long before they were on their stock bikes.

If Roczen really wanted electric start, he'd probably have it.

You can't put an RMX electric start on an RMZ, anyway: the timing chain tensioner is in the way.

Park Boys
Posts
3835
Joined
3/23/2012
Location
USA
6/18/2023 3:43am Edited Date/Time 6/18/2023 3:44am
bents wrote:

Kenny put 40 seconds on Webb both motos. Ouch.

Magoofan wrote:
I believe Webb is just playing the long game.   Points for SMX.     Not that he doesn't want to win or be up front, but why...

I believe Webb is just playing the long game.   Points for SMX.     Not that he doesn't want to win or be up front, but why risk it.

 

He can’t be up front with more then one Alpha there. Webb IMO has shown zero improvement outdoors on a 450. Millville will be his best chance for a good result. 
 

He rode with more confidence on the blue pig at the end of 2015 then he does now. Outdoors at least. 

johnk408
Posts
1094
Joined
1/20/2022
Location
Ft Mitchell, KY, USA
6/18/2023 4:09am

It would have been hilarious if Jett took his e-start button to the podium with him like Kenny did with his kicker at Indy. 

1
3
6/18/2023 4:44am

Love Kenny, I always liked the Suzukis. But, to me that bike looks bulky out there. Looked that way to me in SX too. Not sure what it is. Reminds me of how Stewart looked 6' tall on the Kawi, but 5'2 on the Yamaha. 

Gworm
Posts
2781
Joined
4/5/2017
Location
Monett, MO, USA
6/18/2023 5:20am

Too heavy, hard to start…. 
 

I got it, Kenny needs a two stroke!

jonesaustin
Posts
2653
Joined
7/6/2009
Location
Austin, TX, USA
6/18/2023 5:58am
johnk408 wrote:

It would have been hilarious if Jett took his e-start button to the podium with him like Kenny did with his kicker at Indy. 

It’s not like Ken Roczen designed the bike. I’m not sure why we keep hassling him about this. That’s on Suzuki.

bents
Posts
3402
Joined
12/31/2009
Location
CA
Fantasy
6/18/2023 6:59pm
bents wrote:

Kenny put 40 seconds on Webb both motos. Ouch.

Magoofan wrote:
I believe Webb is just playing the long game.   Points for SMX.     Not that he doesn't want to win or be up front, but why...

I believe Webb is just playing the long game.   Points for SMX.     Not that he doesn't want to win or be up front, but why risk it.

 

Park Boys wrote:
He can’t be up front with more then one Alpha there. Webb IMO has shown zero improvement outdoors on a 450. Millville will be his best...

He can’t be up front with more then one Alpha there. Webb IMO has shown zero improvement outdoors on a 450. Millville will be his best chance for a good result. 
 

He rode with more confidence on the blue pig at the end of 2015 then he does now. Outdoors at least. 

I mean, it is not a great look, and we have to assume that he is riding outdoors so he gets paid but he was off the pace today badly.

Post a reply to: And people doubted Kenny

The Latest