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I think you and I called that months ago.
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Probably just a bad tire selection
I doubt it, but, that would mean it's all about the Suzuki...
Those rocket scientists Mike and Tony oughtta go to NASA to straighten shit out.
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A smart dude called Sir Isaac Newton once said "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction"
Mikey might have a advantage at the later part of the race but they forgot that he will have a disadvantage at the first part of the race noticeable the start.
Unfortunately for Mike the disadvantage out ways the advantage.
There is nothing wrong with Mike the only reason he is not dominating the field like he did before his crash last year is that
1 He is on a underpowered bike.
2 He is not getting the starts.
3 Fresh and fast competition this year Dungey Metty Ben etc
Hey, maybe it isn't the bike for him. He made it sound like he could've ridden the 450 if he wanted to. I don't really notice a big difference in pulling power. I've seen him pass guys uphill, ect. The chassis and suspension doesn't look right to me, but what do I know?
A high altitude track with a long uphill start isn't a great track for a 350. And Mike Alessi has never had a reputation for being a bike setup guru. When they get to Washougal, watch Mike get good starts and do well overall. In the second moto particularly, he got out of the hole with everyone else only to watch them all disappear before they got to the first turn, even the privateers.
I said from the beginning that the 350 will probably be the best bike out there for a local rider - less tiring to ride, less intimidating, more fun. But I also said from the beginning that it would be a disadvantage overall at the absolute top level of the sport.
Mikes problems right now are not because of his bike.
Didn't we get word from someone who knows a bit that Mike isn't very good at setting up the bike? Maybe his settings suck?
I think the altitude has a larger affect on the 350 & Alessi had to be perfect to get the holeshot - he isn't. Every rider has to be perfect to get the holeshot against 30 of the top riders. 350 or 450.
As far as I can tell, the arguement has always been if the 350 would be competitive - I think it's a proven yes. Alessi has won on it, Cairoli has one on it & now a unhealthy Alessi is getting 5 to 10th place finishes against 30 rider fields - I'd say that's competitive.
Your arguement is as good as saying the Kawi sucks, because Reed isn't at the front. We all know that isn't true.
You just took a big crap on 500guys lodgic.
History might repeat itself. Team Alessi is going their own way.
You take two riders and give one less power and who is supposed to have an advantage ?
I think in an indoor flat stadium the 350 might be great if they can hire someone from Showa or KYB to help with set up.
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