JET signing the biggest contract in MOTO History?

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I had lunch with Rossi and about 15 other Parts Unlimited personnel as part of an AGV contest back in 06 at Laguna Seca. Thanks JH...

I had lunch with Rossi and about 15 other Parts Unlimited personnel as part of an AGV contest back in 06 at Laguna Seca. Thanks JH! I asked Rossi if he had a favorite AMA or FIM Motocrosser. He said, "Yes, Ricky Carmichael. Because Ricky left Honda for the same reason I left Honda. Honda told us that the bike wins the championship not the rider. So every time I win on Yamaha and Ricky wins on Suzuki, its like us telling Honda to go to hell..."

HRC. management pissed off  MC. as well. Re. control over his image. 

I think that was American Honda doing that, HRC was flying senior Japanese executives over and having secret meetings with him in hotels.

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10/3/2024 4:34pm

HRC should be paying MXA or Keefer that kind of cash. They likely sell way more bikes than anyone racing any given weekend 

MXA and Keefer can be brought for much less.

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Herr Lich wrote:

Honda knows they have someone truly special and will pay for him accordingly. 

Yep. They don’t have a history of hosing their superstars unlike some brands.

They lost Jerermy and Ricky. Some mid management person had a beef with these 2 superstars. 

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Brent wrote:

...hopefully Jett saves his $$ and stops buying pricey cars and lizards.

And he doesn't get married without a prenup...

You act like he makes $200k a year and is blowing it on high end vehicles. His rolls is a tax write off, if it’s even...

You act like he makes $200k a year and is blowing it on high end vehicles. His rolls is a tax write off, if it’s even his. I’m sure he’s invested a lot of his money. With all his wins, he probably hasn’t even had to touch his championship/salary money yet. 

Apparently he is allowed to spend his win bonuses on cars etc and the rest is invested. 

 

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would be interesting to see Honda's bike sales #'s the past 2 years.  Doubtful there is a big increase due to Jett's winning.

I ride in the 50 Vet class in SoCal, 10 of my friends were on KTM 450 F.E. in 18,20,22....we all switched to Yamaha YZ450 in 22+23.  Not due to Eli or Coop or Ferrandis riding BluCru or winning Championships.  It was due to the YZ being a really good bike. 

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10/3/2024 10:03pm
Boggins wrote:
would be interesting to see Honda's bike sales #'s the past 2 years.  Doubtful there is a big increase due to Jett's winning.I ride in the...

would be interesting to see Honda's bike sales #'s the past 2 years.  Doubtful there is a big increase due to Jett's winning.

I ride in the 50 Vet class in SoCal, 10 of my friends were on KTM 450 F.E. in 18,20,22....we all switched to Yamaha YZ450 in 22+23.  Not due to Eli or Coop or Ferrandis riding BluCru or winning Championships.  It was due to the YZ being a really good bike. 

The Hondas aren't selling in Australia. Honda was selling the 24 models for around 10k not long ago. List price price is 14.5k aud

10/3/2024 10:15pm

If Honda throws the big bucks at him it won't be because they want to sell more bikes, it means they want championships. There are rarely Hondas here at the tracks in the PNW..it's all Austrian and blue bikes with some green and red sprinkled here and there. Maybe a yellow bike every other visit lol.

10/3/2024 10:22pm
Boggins wrote:
would be interesting to see Honda's bike sales #'s the past 2 years.  Doubtful there is a big increase due to Jett's winning.I ride in the...

would be interesting to see Honda's bike sales #'s the past 2 years.  Doubtful there is a big increase due to Jett's winning.

I ride in the 50 Vet class in SoCal, 10 of my friends were on KTM 450 F.E. in 18,20,22....we all switched to Yamaha YZ450 in 22+23.  Not due to Eli or Coop or Ferrandis riding BluCru or winning Championships.  It was due to the YZ being a really good bike. 

chump6784 wrote:

The Hondas aren't selling in Australia. Honda was selling the 24 models for around 10k not long ago. List price price is 14.5k aud

Chumpy

I feel there has been a big increase in Hondas at the track in Qld especially.

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Boggins wrote:
would be interesting to see Honda's bike sales #'s the past 2 years.  Doubtful there is a big increase due to Jett's winning.I ride in the...

would be interesting to see Honda's bike sales #'s the past 2 years.  Doubtful there is a big increase due to Jett's winning.

I ride in the 50 Vet class in SoCal, 10 of my friends were on KTM 450 F.E. in 18,20,22....we all switched to Yamaha YZ450 in 22+23.  Not due to Eli or Coop or Ferrandis riding BluCru or winning Championships.  It was due to the YZ being a really good bike. 

chump6784 wrote:

The Hondas aren't selling in Australia. Honda was selling the 24 models for around 10k not long ago. List price price is 14.5k aud

Chumpy

I feel there has been a big increase in Hondas at the track in Qld especially.

Probably cos of the run out prices they've been doing. I mean i was tempted at 10k. This time last year there weren't many at the track, especially at the races. Maybe a few more at the ride parks but i wouldn't say they are popular

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10/3/2024 11:17pm

HRC should be paying MXA or Keefer that kind of cash. They likely sell way more bikes than anyone racing any given weekend 

MXA and Keefer can be brought for much less.

Keefer could be bought for a couple of beers.

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10/3/2024 11:20pm

"I heard', "I heard", "I heard".   (I just made up)

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10/4/2024 12:30am Edited Date/Time 10/4/2024 12:54am

There are gonna be Honda guys buying kids bikes, quads, sxs, generators, mx, road bikes etc for the next 40 years all based around Jett the little ripper being their fav rider in this era.

There are going to be kids named Jett whos grandkids ride Honda

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You act like he makes $200k a year and is blowing it on high end vehicles. His rolls is a tax write off, if it’s even...

You act like he makes $200k a year and is blowing it on high end vehicles. His rolls is a tax write off, if it’s even his. I’m sure he’s invested a lot of his money. With all his wins, he probably hasn’t even had to touch his championship/salary money yet. 

Tax write offs don’t make things free… 

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Brent wrote:

...hopefully Jett saves his $$ and stops buying pricey cars and lizards.

And he doesn't get married without a prenup...

lol those cars are less then 5% of his total earnings in a year. I don’t think he needs any advice on finances. 

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HRC should be paying MXA or Keefer that kind of cash. They likely sell way more bikes than anyone racing any given weekend 

MXA and Keefer can be brought for much less.

Herr Lich wrote:

Keefer could be bought for a couple of beers.

If he drank…

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10/4/2024 7:07am Edited Date/Time 10/4/2024 10:06am
You act like he makes $200k a year and is blowing it on high end vehicles. His rolls is a tax write off, if it’s even...

You act like he makes $200k a year and is blowing it on high end vehicles. His rolls is a tax write off, if it’s even his. I’m sure he’s invested a lot of his money. With all his wins, he probably hasn’t even had to touch his championship/salary money yet. 

CPan wrote:

Tax write offs don’t make things free… 

Also, that's some accounting gymnastics to write a car off for someone like Jett. RE agents stretch that kind of stuff but they actually have a semi valid claim, buying something and claiming an expense when it has nothing to do with your revenue generation is tricky and can raise all of the red flags. 

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OldTech wrote:

I think that was American Honda doing that, HRC was flying senior Japanese executives over and having secret meetings with him in hotels.

They did, but it was the following year when he was half way through the suzuki deal.

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You act like he makes $200k a year and is blowing it on high end vehicles. His rolls is a tax write off, if it’s even...

You act like he makes $200k a year and is blowing it on high end vehicles. His rolls is a tax write off, if it’s even his. I’m sure he’s invested a lot of his money. With all his wins, he probably hasn’t even had to touch his championship/salary money yet. 

CPan wrote:

Tax write offs don’t make things free… 

They just write it off! (Kramer)

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MXMattii wrote:
Nobody told anything about moto brands. He could change helmet deal to PRIME ENERGY or Carlton Zero for example or clothing deal to FOX/Shift or Leatt...

Nobody told anything about moto brands. He could change helmet deal to PRIME ENERGY or Carlton Zero for example or clothing deal to FOX/Shift or Leatt. That is what Jett has what only McGrath also had, an image outside the sport. He could become the face of mans facial products with a line as: motocross is though enough for my face, so I use the best to get it back in shape. 🤣

 Carlton zero! You are top notch matti. Thats my go to on the day sports drink

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Lot of tax esquires in here these days.

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10/4/2024 3:57pm
Brent wrote:

...hopefully Jett saves his $$ and stops buying pricey cars and lizards.

And he doesn't get married without a prenup...

kxking wrote:

Its only money, he'll make more, and more, and more....

TAUTOG wrote:

eh, not to be a downer but in this sport that could end in an instant 

That is life in general.  Everything could end tomorrow.  

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10/4/2024 5:22pm
Brent wrote:

...hopefully Jett saves his $$ and stops buying pricey cars and lizards.

And he doesn't get married without a prenup...

soggy wrote:

lol those cars are less then 5% of his total earnings in a year. I don’t think he needs any advice on finances. 

Does no body listen to the broadcasts.  He was asked some questions about money after his SMX win and said he has money invested in real estate and a financial advisor and is all good.  Said he might buy a Porche or some other toy with the million. 

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BS12 wrote:

Contracted for the 2028 Olympics - Australian Break-Dancing team.

Oh wait, that's brother Hunter 😂

i thought jett was the dancer?

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chump6784 wrote:

The Hondas aren't selling in Australia. Honda was selling the 24 models for around 10k not long ago. List price price is 14.5k aud

Chumpy

I feel there has been a big increase in Hondas at the track in Qld especially.

chump6784 wrote:
Probably cos of the run out prices they've been doing. I mean i was tempted at 10k. This time last year there weren't many at the...

Probably cos of the run out prices they've been doing. I mean i was tempted at 10k. This time last year there weren't many at the track, especially at the races. Maybe a few more at the ride parks but i wouldn't say they are popular

Seen one at a dealers yesterday for 10k. 

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MXMattii wrote:
Nobody told anything about moto brands. He could change helmet deal to PRIME ENERGY or Carlton Zero for example or clothing deal to FOX/Shift or Leatt...

Nobody told anything about moto brands. He could change helmet deal to PRIME ENERGY or Carlton Zero for example or clothing deal to FOX/Shift or Leatt. That is what Jett has what only McGrath also had, an image outside the sport. He could become the face of mans facial products with a line as: motocross is though enough for my face, so I use the best to get it back in shape. 🤣

 Carlton zero! You are top notch matti. Thats my go to on the day sports drink

I thought, lets bring "old skool beer sponsor" but with all the regulations in the world, just bring in a 0.0% alcohol one in the game hahaha. The days from Camel or Coors sponsorships are probably behind us, but who knows one can make a return as "Coors Edge". I'm curious about what the big contract will be, do we already know?

I imagine that from the small brands into our sport to the big ones all want a piece from him. Alpinestar is probably paying him enough to prevent this but you've seen and sometimes you still see it: riders who ride with Sidi, AStar or Gearne boots - some brand of clothing such as Fly, SHOT, O'Neal, FXR, Answer clothing and Airoh/Bell/Arai/6D... helmets and then above that even another goggle deal. But a lot is now already controled by the wholesale distributors, they like that the riders are fully dressed in brands from them.

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10/5/2024 2:43pm
Zoom wrote:
I had lunch with Rossi and about 15 other Parts Unlimited personnel as part of an AGV contest back in 06 at Laguna Seca. Thanks JH...

I had lunch with Rossi and about 15 other Parts Unlimited personnel as part of an AGV contest back in 06 at Laguna Seca. Thanks JH! I asked Rossi if he had a favorite AMA or FIM Motocrosser. He said, "Yes, Ricky Carmichael. Because Ricky left Honda for the same reason I left Honda. Honda told us that the bike wins the championship not the rider. So every time I win on Yamaha and Ricky wins on Suzuki, its like us telling Honda to go to hell..."

HRC. management pissed off  MC. as well. Re. control over his image. 

OldTech wrote:

I think that was American Honda doing that, HRC was flying senior Japanese executives over and having secret meetings with him in hotels.

Having meetings with who?

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HRC. management pissed off  MC. as well. Re. control over his image. 

OldTech wrote:

I think that was American Honda doing that, HRC was flying senior Japanese executives over and having secret meetings with him in hotels.

Money wrote:

Having meetings with who?

In his book about 20 years ago, he wrote about being no thrilled with the aluminum frame at the end of 96. But the real downer was American Honda trying to add stuff to his contract about things like being in videos, riding other brands of jet skis(which Honda didn't even make) and trying to control his image. Honda Japan actually was trying to smooth things over to get him to stay. 

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If you guys are interested in some real team dastardly stuff, the Honda ATC stuff is where it's at. Manager's opening other rider box vans and letting other mechanics smash cylinders and such. (each rider had his own tuners and sponsors) I forget his name, but that team manager actually ran the MX/SX team for a while.

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