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12/6/2023 7:48am
LungButter wrote:

When Ferrandis first came to Star they weren't the Factory 250 Team?  What year did they become the Factory 250 team?

Sully wrote:

I thought it was around the time JMart and Webb were racking up titles, which would be pre-Ferrandis.

I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham? Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched...

I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham?

Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched to Star/Valle, then just Star?

Broc Hepler and Josh Hill were both factory Yamaha 250 riders. But you’re right, it’s been a while. 

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12/6/2023 7:52am
Sully wrote:

I thought it was around the time JMart and Webb were racking up titles, which would be pre-Ferrandis.

I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham? Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched...

I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham?

Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched to Star/Valle, then just Star?

Broc Hepler and Josh Hill were both factory Yamaha 250 riders. But you’re right, it’s been a while. 

Hepler was on a  Yamaha 450/250 2-stroke I think.

Hill...yeah maybe he was factory 250f for a bit before they decided he was better suited for the 450

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12/6/2023 7:56am
I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham? Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched...

I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham?

Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched to Star/Valle, then just Star?

Broc Hepler and Josh Hill were both factory Yamaha 250 riders. But you’re right, it’s been a while. 

Hepler was on a  Yamaha 450/250 2-stroke I think. Hill...yeah maybe he was factory 250f for a bit before they decided he was better suited for...

Hepler was on a  Yamaha 450/250 2-stroke I think.

Hill...yeah maybe he was factory 250f for a bit before they decided he was better suited for the 450

Both were on Factory in-house Yamaha 250F

12/6/2023 7:56am
I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham? Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched...

I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham?

Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched to Star/Valle, then just Star?

Broc Hepler and Josh Hill were both factory Yamaha 250 riders. But you’re right, it’s been a while. 

Hepler was on a  Yamaha 450/250 2-stroke I think. Hill...yeah maybe he was factory 250f for a bit before they decided he was better suited for...

Hepler was on a  Yamaha 450/250 2-stroke I think.

Hill...yeah maybe he was factory 250f for a bit before they decided he was better suited for the 450

Hepler was Factory Yamaha on a 250F

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12/6/2023 8:11am
I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham? Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched...

I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham?

Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched to Star/Valle, then just Star?

You must be young. What are you talking about, 250F's, or 250 2-strokes? Last time "Factory Yamaha" ran 250Fs was in 2006-2007, with Hepler and Hill. Last time a Factory Yamaha 250 2-stroke raced was Reed in 2005 and won the last race at Vegas.

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12/6/2023 8:23am
707motoman wrote:

Anything confirmed with where Mosiman lands? 

-MAVERICK- wrote:

I have no idea. 

Matthes just tweeted a few minutes ago that Mosiman was at Pala recently and was riding a Honda. 

Wonder for who? MCR or maybe Phoenix? Definitely had a rough year last year with injuries but regardless, a talent to not have a ride. 

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12/6/2023 9:02am
I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham? Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched...

I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham?

Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched to Star/Valle, then just Star?

HonDawg17 wrote:
You must be young. What are you talking about, 250F's, or 250 2-strokes? Last time "Factory Yamaha" ran 250Fs was in 2006-2007, with Hepler and Hill...

You must be young. What are you talking about, 250F's, or 250 2-strokes? Last time "Factory Yamaha" ran 250Fs was in 2006-2007, with Hepler and Hill. Last time a Factory Yamaha 250 2-stroke raced was Reed in 2005 and won the last race at Vegas.

when I said 250, I was talking about 250f/125 2 stroke.

Anyways. No big deal

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12/6/2023 9:07am
-MAVERICK- wrote:

I have no idea. 

Matthes just tweeted a few minutes ago that Mosiman was at Pala recently and was riding a Honda. 

707motoman wrote:

Wonder for who? MCR or maybe Phoenix? Definitely had a rough year last year with injuries but regardless, a talent to not have a ride. 

Is Yareeve sporting a team for US sx? Firepower? Anstie and....who was his teammate last year?

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Matthes just tweeted a few minutes ago that Mosiman was at Pala recently and was riding a Honda. 

707motoman wrote:

Wonder for who? MCR or maybe Phoenix? Definitely had a rough year last year with injuries but regardless, a talent to not have a ride. 

Is Yareeve sporting a team for US sx? Firepower? Anstie and....who was his teammate last year?

Him and Deano.

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12/6/2023 11:12am

Is Yareeve sporting a team for US sx? Firepower? Anstie and....who was his teammate last year?

His team wasn't listed in the Honda Team introduction yesterday. 

Phoenix Racing Honda

SmarTop/Bullfrog Spas/MotoConcepts Honda

SLR Honda

JCR Honda

Turner Racing Honda

Honda Off-Road Factory Racing

Raceco-USA Honda

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12/6/2023 11:35am
-MAVERICK- wrote:
His team wasn't listed in the Honda Team introduction yesterday.  Phoenix Racing Honda SmarTop/Bullfrog Spas/MotoConcepts Honda SLR Honda JCR Honda Turner Racing Honda Honda Off-Road Factory...

His team wasn't listed in the Honda Team introduction yesterday. 

Phoenix Racing Honda

SmarTop/Bullfrog Spas/MotoConcepts Honda

SLR Honda

JCR Honda

Turner Racing Honda

Honda Off-Road Factory Racing

Raceco-USA Honda

Wonder what "Honda Off-Road Factory Racing" is?

I thought that SLR and JCR handled all the "factory" Honda off road stuff.

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12/6/2023 11:44am
LungButter wrote:

Wonder what "Honda Off-Road Factory Racing" is?

I thought that SLR and JCR handled all the "factory" Honda off road stuff.

The press release didn't say anything concerning the support teams and off-road teams.

I don't know if Michael was at the team intro, but Lewis was there so he might have some information. 

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12/6/2023 12:08pm

PC Kawi always look over-the-top. In a good way. 

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12/6/2023 12:18pm
-MAVERICK- wrote:
The press release didn't say anything concerning the support teams and off-road teams. I don't know if Michael was at the team intro, but Lewis was...

The press release didn't say anything concerning the support teams and off-road teams.

I don't know if Michael was at the team intro, but Lewis was there so he might have some information. 

I was just going off the list you posted.  Caught my eye.

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12/6/2023 12:20pm
-MAVERICK- wrote:
The press release didn't say anything concerning the support teams and off-road teams. I don't know if Michael was at the team intro, but Lewis was...

The press release didn't say anything concerning the support teams and off-road teams.

I don't know if Michael was at the team intro, but Lewis was there so he might have some information. 

Michael Mosiman has been testing with the SLR team.

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12/6/2023 3:27pm
-MAVERICK- wrote:
The press release didn't say anything concerning the support teams and off-road teams. I don't know if Michael was at the team intro, but Lewis was...

The press release didn't say anything concerning the support teams and off-road teams.

I don't know if Michael was at the team intro, but Lewis was there so he might have some information. 

JBlain619 wrote:

Michael Mosiman has been testing with the SLR team.

Never heard of them. An offroad team?

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12/6/2023 3:39pm
-MAVERICK- wrote:
The press release didn't say anything concerning the support teams and off-road teams. I don't know if Michael was at the team intro, but Lewis was...

The press release didn't say anything concerning the support teams and off-road teams.

I don't know if Michael was at the team intro, but Lewis was there so he might have some information. 

JBlain619 wrote:

Michael Mosiman has been testing with the SLR team.

707motoman wrote:

Never heard of them. An offroad team?

Yes, and they’ve been the SX Futures/rider development team, too. 

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Justin Cooper wearing Alpinestars gear head to toe with Oakley goggles.

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-MAVERICK- wrote:
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Bike is so sexy. Only thing that would make it better is the green exhaust stickers the 450 team runs. That’s like pointing out a flaw in a supermodel though. 

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-MAVERICK- wrote:
2024 Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki

2024 Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki

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Bike is so sexy. Only thing that would make it better is the green exhaust stickers the 450 team runs. That’s like pointing out a flaw...

Bike is so sexy. Only thing that would make it better is the green exhaust stickers the 450 team runs. That’s like pointing out a flaw in a supermodel though. 

I agree. Don't forget the green carbon fiber end cap the 450 runs as well. 

Better picture of the PC Kawi. 

kitchen 2024 kawasaki octopi lm 0142-cr3

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-MAVERICK- wrote:

I have no idea. 

Matthes just tweeted a few minutes ago that Mosiman was at Pala recently and was riding a Honda. 

chasetwo79 wrote:

MCR would be a good team for him tbh…

What was up with him this year, anyone know? He won a sx race and a moto at hangtown just a year ago right? Kinda crazy, reminds me of Brandon Jesseman in 03 and 04 minus the championship. Jesseman won in 03 then was barely in the top 20 top 15 outdoors in 04. 

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12/6/2023 7:36pm

Matthes just tweeted a few minutes ago that Mosiman was at Pala recently and was riding a Honda. 

chasetwo79 wrote:

MCR would be a good team for him tbh…

ohh_454 wrote:
What was up with him this year, anyone know? He won a sx race and a moto at hangtown just a year ago right? Kinda crazy...

What was up with him this year, anyone know? He won a sx race and a moto at hangtown just a year ago right? Kinda crazy, reminds me of Brandon Jesseman in 03 and 04 minus the championship. Jesseman won in 03 then was barely in the top 20 top 15 outdoors in 04. 

Left outdoors in 22 with a broken neck. I believe he had a concussion in sx this year then sat out til ouddoors. I believe he crashed outdoors this past outdoors and needed shoulder surgery. If my memory serves me correctly. 

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12/6/2023 8:24pm
I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham? Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched...

I dont think Yamaha has had an in house factory 250 rider since Windham?

Wasnt it Yamaha of Troy for a long time then it switched to Star/Valle, then just Star?

Broc Hepler and Josh Hill were both factory Yamaha 250 riders. But you’re right, it’s been a while. 

Hepler was on a  Yamaha 450/250 2-stroke I think. Hill...yeah maybe he was factory 250f for a bit before they decided he was better suited for...

Hepler was on a  Yamaha 450/250 2-stroke I think.

Hill...yeah maybe he was factory 250f for a bit before they decided he was better suited for the 450

Both were on factory yamaha 250F's 

Hepler if I remember correctly ran a balanced crank with short rod, ton of compression, wish I could remember what they did with the carb.

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Broc Hepler and Josh Hill were both factory Yamaha 250 riders. But you’re right, it’s been a while. 

Hepler was on a  Yamaha 450/250 2-stroke I think. Hill...yeah maybe he was factory 250f for a bit before they decided he was better suited for...

Hepler was on a  Yamaha 450/250 2-stroke I think.

Hill...yeah maybe he was factory 250f for a bit before they decided he was better suited for the 450

Both were on factory yamaha 250F's  Hepler if I remember correctly ran a balanced crank with short rod, ton of compression, wish I could remember what...

Both were on factory yamaha 250F's 

Hepler if I remember correctly ran a balanced crank with short rod, ton of compression, wish I could remember what they did with the carb.

And that bike was still slow as hell lol Yamaha of Troy had faster bikes. Too bad Hepler had that really bad concussion. I believe Yamaha paid him a lot more then Suzuki but that bike wasn’t up to speed. 

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chasetwo79 wrote:

MCR would be a good team for him tbh…

ohh_454 wrote:
What was up with him this year, anyone know? He won a sx race and a moto at hangtown just a year ago right? Kinda crazy...

What was up with him this year, anyone know? He won a sx race and a moto at hangtown just a year ago right? Kinda crazy, reminds me of Brandon Jesseman in 03 and 04 minus the championship. Jesseman won in 03 then was barely in the top 20 top 15 outdoors in 04. 

707motoman wrote:
Left outdoors in 22 with a broken neck. I believe he had a concussion in sx this year then sat out til ouddoors. I believe he...

Left outdoors in 22 with a broken neck. I believe he had a concussion in sx this year then sat out til ouddoors. I believe he crashed outdoors this past outdoors and needed shoulder surgery. If my memory serves me correctly. 

I forgot about the broken neck, that’s a hard one to get over for sure. Scary stuff. 

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