2026 Silly Season

Rickyisms 4/25/2025 2:52pm
4/25/2025 2:52pm Edited Date/Time 4/25/2025 2:52pm
NV825 wrote:

C’mon Suzuki, step up and have Kenny and Eli team up to bring you back to the glory days.

ohh_454 wrote:

Kenny, Eli, Anderson. Throw Cole Gress in somewhere at HEP too. 

Cole Gress does not get the respect he deserves for the amateur program he had with Suzuki. Dungey, Hombre, Trettel, Tomac, Izzi, Seely (?) etc. Crazy to see how much of a star studded line up they had in the early 00s. 

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NV825 wrote:

C’mon Suzuki, step up and have Kenny and Eli team up to bring you back to the glory days.

ohh_454 wrote:

Kenny, Eli, Anderson. Throw Cole Gress in somewhere at HEP too. 

Rickyisms wrote:
Cole Gress does not get the respect he deserves for the amateur program he had with Suzuki. Dungey, Hombre, Trettel, Tomac, Izzi, Seely (?) etc. Crazy...

Cole Gress does not get the respect he deserves for the amateur program he had with Suzuki. Dungey, Hombre, Trettel, Tomac, Izzi, Seely (?) etc. Crazy to see how much of a star studded line up they had in the early 00s. 

Millsaps, Helper, Kyle Partridge, Brian Gray, Evan Laughridge, Dayton Beavers, Matt Goerke, Shane Bess, plus the guys you mentioned. Suzuki was LOADED with talent! And yup Cole Gress definitely doesn’t get the respect he deserves. 

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Flatliner wrote:

If its true, he cost himself a pile of money, and his reputation. 

 

Hope not.

Zucchini Nibs wrote:
Just speculation, I wouldn’t doubt if he was battling something with his health. Since his sickness around round 2 he hasn’t looked like the same Anderson...

Just speculation, I wouldn’t doubt if he was battling something with his health. Since his sickness around round 2 he hasn’t looked like the same Anderson. I’m surprised everyone assumes he left just because Chase got hired, odds are it’s not that simple, Ando knows what he’s doing

Ando barely talked about the Team Fried breakup for a long time time.  You think he’s going to tell you what he’s got going on health wise in a timely manner, if at all?

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NV825 4/25/2025 5:16pm
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ohh_454 wrote:

Kenny, Eli, Anderson. Throw Cole Gress in somewhere at HEP too. 

Rickyisms wrote:
Cole Gress does not get the respect he deserves for the amateur program he had with Suzuki. Dungey, Hombre, Trettel, Tomac, Izzi, Seely (?) etc. Crazy...

Cole Gress does not get the respect he deserves for the amateur program he had with Suzuki. Dungey, Hombre, Trettel, Tomac, Izzi, Seely (?) etc. Crazy to see how much of a star studded line up they had in the early 00s. 

ohh_454 wrote:
Millsaps, Helper, Kyle Partridge, Brian Gray, Evan Laughridge, Dayton Beavers, Matt Goerke, Shane Bess, plus the guys you mentioned. Suzuki was LOADED with talent! And yup...

Millsaps, Helper, Kyle Partridge, Brian Gray, Evan Laughridge, Dayton Beavers, Matt Goerke, Shane Bess, plus the guys you mentioned. Suzuki was LOADED with talent! And yup Cole Gress definitely doesn’t get the respect he deserves. 

I remember in those days at the bigger amateur races or practices at tracks around CA, that if a Suzuki rider had a white seat, they were legit AF.

 

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KyleChisholm11 4/25/2025 6:45pm
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aeffertz wrote:
They were in talks before he signed to HEP so I don’t think it’s impossible but it does seem like he’s happy where he’s at. Here’s a...

They were in talks before he signed to HEP so I don’t think it’s impossible but it does seem like he’s happy where he’s at. 

Here’s a real crazy thought, 100% conspiracy I just made up. Think about the timeline of when Sexton supposedly signed the Kawi deal and when Roczen had his big crash during the week… No real details on the crash or video. Sexton and Roczen ride together and are buddies. What if Roczen asked to give Chase’s bike a spin knowing that a spot was going to open up and he wads up on it during a test ride!? Word comes out that Roczen had a big crash during the week and then shortly after word comes out that he’s trying to negotiate another deal with HEP moving forward!

Okay, tin foil cap off. Grinning

100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but landed awkwardly and got banged up. Love the conspiracy theory though haha. But this one wasn’t true.
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Cayden Thompson 4/25/2025 6:50pm
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aeffertz wrote:
They were in talks before he signed to HEP so I don’t think it’s impossible but it does seem like he’s happy where he’s at. Here’s a...

They were in talks before he signed to HEP so I don’t think it’s impossible but it does seem like he’s happy where he’s at. 

Here’s a real crazy thought, 100% conspiracy I just made up. Think about the timeline of when Sexton supposedly signed the Kawi deal and when Roczen had his big crash during the week… No real details on the crash or video. Sexton and Roczen ride together and are buddies. What if Roczen asked to give Chase’s bike a spin knowing that a spot was going to open up and he wads up on it during a test ride!? Word comes out that Roczen had a big crash during the week and then shortly after word comes out that he’s trying to negotiate another deal with HEP moving forward!

Okay, tin foil cap off. Grinning

KyleChisholm11 wrote:
100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but...
100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but landed awkwardly and got banged up. Love the conspiracy theory though haha. But this one wasn’t true.
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KyleChisholm11 wrote:
100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but...
100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but landed awkwardly and got banged up. Love the conspiracy theory though haha. But this one wasn’t true.

Bro you could’ve let me have fun for at least a few more hours. Grinning

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ohh_454 4/25/2025 7:39pm
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Rickyisms wrote:
Cole Gress does not get the respect he deserves for the amateur program he had with Suzuki. Dungey, Hombre, Trettel, Tomac, Izzi, Seely (?) etc. Crazy...

Cole Gress does not get the respect he deserves for the amateur program he had with Suzuki. Dungey, Hombre, Trettel, Tomac, Izzi, Seely (?) etc. Crazy to see how much of a star studded line up they had in the early 00s. 

ohh_454 wrote:
Millsaps, Helper, Kyle Partridge, Brian Gray, Evan Laughridge, Dayton Beavers, Matt Goerke, Shane Bess, plus the guys you mentioned. Suzuki was LOADED with talent! And yup...

Millsaps, Helper, Kyle Partridge, Brian Gray, Evan Laughridge, Dayton Beavers, Matt Goerke, Shane Bess, plus the guys you mentioned. Suzuki was LOADED with talent! And yup Cole Gress definitely doesn’t get the respect he deserves. 

NV825 wrote:
I remember in those days at the bigger amateur races or practices at tracks around CA, that if a Suzuki rider had a white seat, they...

I remember in those days at the bigger amateur races or practices at tracks around CA, that if a Suzuki rider had a white seat, they were legit AF.

 

Take me back!!!!

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aeffertz wrote:
They were in talks before he signed to HEP so I don’t think it’s impossible but it does seem like he’s happy where he’s at. Here’s a...

They were in talks before he signed to HEP so I don’t think it’s impossible but it does seem like he’s happy where he’s at. 

Here’s a real crazy thought, 100% conspiracy I just made up. Think about the timeline of when Sexton supposedly signed the Kawi deal and when Roczen had his big crash during the week… No real details on the crash or video. Sexton and Roczen ride together and are buddies. What if Roczen asked to give Chase’s bike a spin knowing that a spot was going to open up and he wads up on it during a test ride!? Word comes out that Roczen had a big crash during the week and then shortly after word comes out that he’s trying to negotiate another deal with HEP moving forward!

Okay, tin foil cap off. Grinning

KyleChisholm11 wrote:
100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but...
100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but landed awkwardly and got banged up. Love the conspiracy theory though haha. But this one wasn’t true.

But what about the Vitard on the grassy knoll??

😁

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aeffertz wrote:
They were in talks before he signed to HEP so I don’t think it’s impossible but it does seem like he’s happy where he’s at. Here’s a...

They were in talks before he signed to HEP so I don’t think it’s impossible but it does seem like he’s happy where he’s at. 

Here’s a real crazy thought, 100% conspiracy I just made up. Think about the timeline of when Sexton supposedly signed the Kawi deal and when Roczen had his big crash during the week… No real details on the crash or video. Sexton and Roczen ride together and are buddies. What if Roczen asked to give Chase’s bike a spin knowing that a spot was going to open up and he wads up on it during a test ride!? Word comes out that Roczen had a big crash during the week and then shortly after word comes out that he’s trying to negotiate another deal with HEP moving forward!

Okay, tin foil cap off. Grinning

KyleChisholm11 wrote:
100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but...
100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but landed awkwardly and got banged up. Love the conspiracy theory though haha. But this one wasn’t true.

I'm sure you genuinely believe that, but let's be honest, at your advanced age neither the eyes nor the mind can be trusted.  😈 

#oldguysrock

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The other part that interests me a little with Kawi and Sexton deal, is we know the issues always been to do with the front end. Mostly due to overloading it. 

I’m curious to see how a rider who rides over the front of the bike handles being on a bike that is known to be ridden with the rear. 

Who was the last Factory Kawi 450 rider that had a more technical over the front style to make that work? 
AC and Tomac have a more loose style. Before that RV. Is JS7 the last person? 

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Cayden Thompson 4/25/2025 11:25pm
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deanwhite51 wrote:
The other part that interests me a little with Kawi and Sexton deal, is we know the issues always been to do with the front end...

The other part that interests me a little with Kawi and Sexton deal, is we know the issues always been to do with the front end. Mostly due to overloading it. 

I’m curious to see how a rider who rides over the front of the bike handles being on a bike that is known to be ridden with the rear. 

Who was the last Factory Kawi 450 rider that had a more technical over the front style to make that work? 
AC and Tomac have a more loose style. Before that RV. Is JS7 the last person? 

The new Kawi is pretty neutral. The best front-turning Gen for KX. 

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Cayden Thompson 4/25/2025 11:26pm
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deanwhite51 wrote:
The other part that interests me a little with Kawi and Sexton deal, is we know the issues always been to do with the front end...

The other part that interests me a little with Kawi and Sexton deal, is we know the issues always been to do with the front end. Mostly due to overloading it. 

I’m curious to see how a rider who rides over the front of the bike handles being on a bike that is known to be ridden with the rear. 

Who was the last Factory Kawi 450 rider that had a more technical over the front style to make that work? 
AC and Tomac have a more loose style. Before that RV. Is JS7 the last person? 

Also, Prado 🤷

H.E.penyypacker432 4/25/2025 11:41pm
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NV825 wrote:
I remember in those days at the bigger amateur races or practices at tracks around CA, that if a Suzuki rider had a white seat, they...

I remember in those days at the bigger amateur races or practices at tracks around CA, that if a Suzuki rider had a white seat, they were legit AF.

 

Pulling into perris and starwest for mini nights was always such a confidence killer seeing those dam Suzukis lol Izzy was so dam fast. SoCal tracks back in the early 2000’s were loaded with legit dudes 

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KyleChisholm11 4/26/2025 5:37am
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aeffertz wrote:

Bro you could’ve let me have fun for at least a few more hours. Grinning

Hahahaha sorry
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KyleChisholm11 4/26/2025 5:38am
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mxaniac wrote:

I'm sure you genuinely believe that, but let's be honest, at your advanced age neither the eyes nor the mind can be trusted.  😈 

#oldguysrock

Hahaha this is true
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mxaniac wrote:

I'm sure you genuinely believe that, but let's be honest, at your advanced age neither the eyes nor the mind can be trusted.  😈 

#oldguysrock

KyleChisholm11 wrote:
Hahaha this is true

I heard the rumor you are racing sx until the next election in which you will run for president? Any comment?

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mxaniac wrote:

I'm sure you genuinely believe that, but let's be honest, at your advanced age neither the eyes nor the mind can be trusted.  😈 

#oldguysrock

KyleChisholm11 wrote:
Hahaha this is true

I saw that you are racing Matthes's privateer race in Jerry Robbin's spot and plan to give him any winnings. Very cool and I'm sure just about everyone that hears of it will be rooting for you and him. 

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KyleChisholm11 wrote:
100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but...
100000000000% not true. I was there and watched the crash happen live. Only Kenny and I were riding. On his Suzuki. Wasn’t a terrible crash but landed awkwardly and got banged up. Love the conspiracy theory though haha. But this one wasn’t true.
aeffertz wrote:

Bro you could’ve let me have fun for at least a few more hours. Grinning

I liked it. Could’ve been 😎

LouisianaMotocross 4/29/2025 3:38pm
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Levi Kitchen announced on sml he has a new two year deal with PC. It was expected but now confirmed. 

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ohh_454 4/29/2025 5:11pm
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LouisianaMotocross wrote:

Levi Kitchen announced on sml he has a new two year deal with PC. It was expected but now confirmed. 

Glad Mitch didn’t lose him to someone else, we need some Kawis up front in the 250 class. 

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Anyone know if Cole Davies has signed anything? 

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Rotaholic wrote:

Anyone know if Cole Davies has signed anything? 

He’s on like a five year deal or something. Same contract as Haiden. Not sure about the money. 

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KyleChisholm11 4/29/2025 8:32pm
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indy rider wrote:
I saw that you are racing Matthes's privateer race in Jerry Robbin's spot and plan to give him any winnings. Very cool and I'm sure just...

I saw that you are racing Matthes's privateer race in Jerry Robbin's spot and plan to give him any winnings. Very cool and I'm sure just about everyone that hears of it will be rooting for you and him. 

Yep. I’m racing it for Jerry since he can’t now and anything I win will go straight to him. Hope to get him a nice chunk of change to help out!
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KyleChisholm11 4/29/2025 8:33pm
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Renner153 wrote:

I heard the rumor you are racing sx until the next election in which you will run for president? Any comment?

Shhhhh! Don’t tell everyone yet! Hahahaha
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indy rider wrote:
I saw that you are racing Matthes's privateer race in Jerry Robbin's spot and plan to give him any winnings. Very cool and I'm sure just...

I saw that you are racing Matthes's privateer race in Jerry Robbin's spot and plan to give him any winnings. Very cool and I'm sure just about everyone that hears of it will be rooting for you and him. 

KyleChisholm11 wrote:
Yep. I’m racing it for Jerry since he can’t now and anything I win will go straight to him. Hope to get him a nice chunk...
Yep. I’m racing it for Jerry since he can’t now and anything I win will go straight to him. Hope to get him a nice chunk of change to help out!

Go donate everyone!!! 

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LouisianaMotocross wrote:

Levi Kitchen announced on sml he has a new two year deal with PC. It was expected but now confirmed. 

ohh_454 wrote:

Glad Mitch didn’t lose him to someone else, we need some Kawis up front in the 250 class. 

He should be on 450s after next year.

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indy rider wrote:
I saw that you are racing Matthes's privateer race in Jerry Robbin's spot and plan to give him any winnings. Very cool and I'm sure just...

I saw that you are racing Matthes's privateer race in Jerry Robbin's spot and plan to give him any winnings. Very cool and I'm sure just about everyone that hears of it will be rooting for you and him. 

KyleChisholm11 wrote:
Yep. I’m racing it for Jerry since he can’t now and anything I win will go straight to him. Hope to get him a nice chunk...
Yep. I’m racing it for Jerry since he can’t now and anything I win will go straight to him. Hope to get him a nice chunk of change to help out!

I just donated some money to the cause. Very cool of you to race in his place. 

 

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KyleChisholm11 4/30/2025 12:23pm
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Kevin852 wrote:

I just donated some money to the cause. Very cool of you to race in his place. 

 

Awesome! Thanks!
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