Who takes the Kawi spot for Outdoors?

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mark_swart wrote:
Forkner has a legit shot to win on 250s and the PC bikes are really strong outdoors since they "found something," I don't see any upside...

Forkner has a legit shot to win on 250s and the PC bikes are really strong outdoors since they "found something," I don't see any upside to move him up. I kinda like the idea of Tickle if that's something he's interested in.

As a Forkner fan, I don’t see this happening. I see a battle with Vialle, Deegan, kitchen, and some sushi thrown in. Austin could get some podiums fore sure and maybe a win. But he hasn’t been on that level outdoors 

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I can't think of anyone besides Masterpool TBH, but factory teams don't have the balls to take a chance.

Freddie Noren.

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All signs point to Ferrandis.

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Spoonguy wrote:

All signs point to Ferrandis.

Where?  What signs?

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Spoonguy wrote:

All signs point to Ferrandis.

This popped up in my mind too but I think his Phoenix Honda contract is a full year and there’s talk about him going to Husky

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GuyB wrote:

Soooooooo much time on the bike. Already has an “Outdoor” setting. 

Just one catch: he’s too damn smart. 

He’s already weighed the “Risk-Reward” ratio and I’m quite sure that someone would have to throw somewhere around $500,000 at Broc to get him to change lanes from where he’s at. 😂

He’s “been there, done that” and seems awfully damn happy doing what he’s doing & living life his way. He really seems content doing his 9-5 job. 

But, I could be wrong. 

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4/4/2024 1:59pm

Probably no one , I think they threw enough money away the last 4 yrs. 

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4/4/2024 2:11pm

If it were up to Vital, it would be some 17th place in the LCQ local privateer that deserves a shot on proper equipment to show what he could do. 

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Forkner, Kawasaki has already 2 guys that can win in the 250 class, McAdoo and The Chef, give the 450 to Austin and see what he can do

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IMO, the correct name hasn’t been said yet…

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MX Culture wrote:

IMO, the correct name hasn’t been said yet…

69?

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4/4/2024 2:32pm Edited Date/Time 4/4/2024 2:33pm
MX Culture wrote:

IMO, the correct name hasn’t been said yet…

-MAVERICK- wrote:

69?

69 or you mean 73?

Lol, no. 👊🏼😂

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MX Culture wrote:

69 or you mean 73?

Lol, no. 👊🏼😂

I meant Schock. 

Schock is currently SX only. ClubMX would be smart to extend it outdoors, but that's more money they'll have to find. 

Let him ride the Kawi for the summer and lock him up for next year. 

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4/4/2024 2:39pm Edited Date/Time 8/19/2026 5:50pm

 

Anthony Bourdon. Has Kawi experience. Surprising many with his success in SX. Would not take a lot of $/budget. Provides Kawi flexibility to plan and execute for 2025 team. 

 

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MX Culture wrote:

69 or you mean 73?

Lol, no. 👊🏼😂

-MAVERICK- wrote:
I meant Schock.  Schock is currently SX only. ClubMX would be smart to extend it outdoors, but that's more money they'll have to find.  Let him...

I meant Schock. 

Schock is currently SX only. ClubMX would be smart to extend it outdoors, but that's more money they'll have to find. 

Let him ride the Kawi for the summer and lock him up for next year. 

At first I thought you meant Wageman, then Nicoletti, so I’m still off a year with my 69. 🤦‍♂️

Schock would be cool but I don’t see Club letting him go. I bet he stays there for the summer. 
 

check your messages. 
 

 

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mark_swart wrote:
Forkner has a legit shot to win on 250s and the PC bikes are really strong outdoors since they "found something," I don't see any upside...

Forkner has a legit shot to win on 250s and the PC bikes are really strong outdoors since they "found something," I don't see any upside to move him up. I kinda like the idea of Tickle if that's something he's interested in.

Forkner is never going to win anything, they should put him out of his misery with Mitch, and stick him on the 450 to seat fill till the end of the season. Its a good option, nobody expects him to win, and he might actually be ok. 

If he performs , he gets a shot for 2025 , and if he doesnt, then he doesnt. 

I already thought he was slated for a 450 outdoors campaign anyway. 

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Was the original plan to have Forkner move up for outdoors and join AC and JAndo? Masterpoole might be an interesting fill in guy. Schock doesnt...

Was the original plan to have Forkner move up for outdoors and join AC and JAndo?

Masterpoole might be an interesting fill in guy.

Schock doesnt have an outdoor ride I think. Be cool to see him get it.

Too bad Osbourne has decided to cancel his comeback plans, he would be great also.

Man if Club isn't giving Shock a ride for outdoors, he's would be great on that bike. I guess Masterpool is the obvious pick since he's already on Kawi.

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Anonymous wrote:
  Anthony Bourdon. Has Kawi experience. Surprising many with his success in SX. Would not take a lot of $/budget. Provides Kawi flexibility to plan and...

 

Anthony Bourdon. Has Kawi experience. Surprising many with his success in SX. Would not take a lot of $/budget. Provides Kawi flexibility to plan and execute for 2025 team. 

 

Perfect the French rider no one talked about all yr.  I,m sure he can ride outdoors real good.  A 3 digit rider & on a cool team. Budd racing has done trick stuff. 

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mark_swart wrote:
Forkner has a legit shot to win on 250s and the PC bikes are really strong outdoors since they "found something," I don't see any upside...

Forkner has a legit shot to win on 250s and the PC bikes are really strong outdoors since they "found something," I don't see any upside to move him up. I kinda like the idea of Tickle if that's something he's interested in.

philG wrote:
Forkner is never going to win anything, they should put him out of his misery with Mitch, and stick him on the 450 to seat fill...

Forkner is never going to win anything, they should put him out of his misery with Mitch, and stick him on the 450 to seat fill till the end of the season. Its a good option, nobody expects him to win, and he might actually be ok. 

If he performs , he gets a shot for 2025 , and if he doesnt, then he doesnt. 

I already thought he was slated for a 450 outdoors campaign anyway. 

I seem to remember him winning a few weeks ago!!!

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4/4/2024 3:18pm

6 month fill in spot, not sure who would want to do that without burning current bridges.

It will most likely not lead to much anywhere.

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Forkner, and if he does get the job he HAS to capitalize on it. 
 

Just put his hand in the 450 teams, show that he has top 5 speed without crashing. Hes fixing to turn 26 and so hes getting up there where its time for a 450

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4/4/2024 3:37pm Edited Date/Time 4/4/2024 3:43pm
mark_swart wrote:
Forkner has a legit shot to win on 250s and the PC bikes are really strong outdoors since they "found something," I don't see any upside...

Forkner has a legit shot to win on 250s and the PC bikes are really strong outdoors since they "found something," I don't see any upside to move him up. I kinda like the idea of Tickle if that's something he's interested in.

Forkner has one win in 250 outdoors (7 or 8 years ago I think). I doubt he will win a moto even, a podium would already be great for him. I don't know why people always think he will come out and do something outdoors. He had his best year in 2016 (his rookie season), since then he has been a 5-12 guy. Completely different animal in SX though.

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mark_swart wrote:
Forkner has a legit shot to win on 250s and the PC bikes are really strong outdoors since they "found something," I don't see any upside...

Forkner has a legit shot to win on 250s and the PC bikes are really strong outdoors since they "found something," I don't see any upside to move him up. I kinda like the idea of Tickle if that's something he's interested in.

Mavetism wrote:
Forkner has one win in 250 outdoors (7 or 8 years ago I think). I doubt he will win a moto even, a podium would already...

Forkner has one win in 250 outdoors (7 or 8 years ago I think). I doubt he will win a moto even, a podium would already be great for him. I don't know why people always think he will come out and do something outdoors. He had his best year in 2016 (his rookie season), since then he has been a 5-12 guy. Completely different animal in SX though.

Didn't he say in his recent interview that he is better outdoors?

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I’m not personally a big fan of his, but why not call up Mitch Evans? He’s got time on the bike, and don’t think he’s up to much right now

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I don't think it would be anybody that does not have a shot @ legit top 5. Just not a good look for Kawasaki.

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4/4/2024 4:44pm

Is there even a requirement to have a fill-in? Remember when AC was out in '22, it was only Anderson in the rig.

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Sully wrote:

Is there even a requirement to have a fill-in? Remember when AC was out in '22, it was only Anderson in the rig.

They carried his bike to all the races and everybody was on the payroll. Not so much this time.

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