Moto Gear Is Just A Giant Billboard?

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I completely agree...  Don't like todays gear at all.  I'm fine with a logo, just not the whole jersey. 

Back in the day, I was a bit of a trend setter with gear, based on my mom's designs.  We had quite a few guys asking her to do their gear.

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I did copy Johnny O's gators though...

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I did finish 2nd to Rick Johnson that day at the Dunes...  But it wasn't much of a race.  Wink

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I say “flopped” based on the general reaction to both of those styles in comments on socials, remarks from media/team personnel and general banter between local...

I say “flopped” based on the general reaction to both of those styles in comments on socials, remarks from media/team personnel and general banter between local riders at the track. 

Ya’ll are taking chances which I can certainly appreciate and gotta respect that you’re even responding to these comments from old washed up vet riders 😂

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HEY...I resemble that remark 😆😆 No you're spot on, the scene hasn't really paid attention to THOR much in recent years, and that's ok, there's a...

HEY...I resemble that remark 😆😆 No you're spot on, the scene hasn't really paid attention to THOR much in recent years, and that's ok, there's a sh@tload to look at out there. To your point, we can just have fun taking these chances and just really enjoy what we do.

Is the team working hard on rebranding the reason AP has been in the same gear for three years?

AP has probably been in 20 different kits the last three years, can you be more specific?

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JJ376 wrote:
HEY...I resemble that remark 😆😆 No you're spot on, the scene hasn't really paid attention to THOR much in recent years, and that's ok, there's a...

HEY...I resemble that remark 😆😆 No you're spot on, the scene hasn't really paid attention to THOR much in recent years, and that's ok, there's a sh@tload to look at out there. To your point, we can just have fun taking these chances and just really enjoy what we do.

Is the team working hard on rebranding the reason AP has been in the same gear for three years?

I always assumed this was a factory KTM thing. Kinda like when they never do themed bikes, they really stick to the factory colors. Sexton’s astars...

I always assumed this was a factory KTM thing. Kinda like when they never do themed bikes, they really stick to the factory colors. Sexton’s astars stuff has been pretty low key and I don’t think I ever saw Webb out of orange and blues when he rode for them 😂

20 years ago, the factories were pretty hardcore - like Reed on Yamaha ONLY in blue for a long time. In recent years, it's been more like 50% of the time in corpo colors. These days, the rule of thumb is opening round, closing round and events where a team will have a larger in-person corporate presence. It's nice that they've laxed a bit to give us more options for the riders.

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Even better question why does an xl jersey fit like a medium?  I’m 6’1 215 and my arms aren’t even big 15” with a pump maybe...

Even better question why does an xl jersey fit like a medium?  I’m 6’1 215 and my arms aren’t even big 15” with a pump maybe and the jersey is so tight it restricts movement to where my shoulders ache.  The designs are lame too I agree.  Want an og no fear jersey but hard to find them in good condition.

Only speaking for THOR - our SPORTMORE jersey is "athletic" cut (see also: slim-fit), so I personally size up from Large to XLarge on that one (I'm 5'10 / 195lb / dad bod), whereas our LAUNCHMODE is a bit more traditional, no need to size up there.

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