BOOOOO Motoconcepts

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 7:08pm
450 team only next year. that sucks
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BLAHBLAH 10/12/2010 4:50pm
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Is it better to have a so so 450 team and 250 team or a strong 450 team?
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Cygnus 10/12/2010 4:52pm
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So you aren't feeling the pinch of the economy?
xnationalwrench 10/12/2010 4:54pm
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Considering all the guys having to move up you should be happy that they might be able to find a ride. Other than fill-ins the 450 class didn't have much to offer lately
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jackson222 10/12/2010 4:59pm
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The 450 is the PREMIER class. It should have the best riders and teams, and if Motoconcepts feels they can run a strong effort in the premier class, why would you waste your time on the 250's?

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mx295 10/12/2010 5:09pm
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The team rides Yamaha.. And it's no secret that the yzf250 isn't as good as the competition. As the saying goes "You can polish a turd but it will still be a turd".. So why not put all their effort into the 450.
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Brent 10/12/2010 5:09pm
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racer369 wrote:
450 team only next year. that sucks
I'm sure they would field a 250F team once your $ 600,000.00 check to Motoconcepts clears.

They may even give you a small sticker on the shroud...
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Cygnus 10/12/2010 5:12pm
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mx295 wrote:
The team rides Yamaha.. And it's no secret that the yzf250 isn't as good as the competition. As the saying goes "You can polish a turd...
The team rides Yamaha.. And it's no secret that the yzf250 isn't as good as the competition. As the saying goes "You can polish a turd but it will still be a turd".. So why not put all their effort into the 450.
The 450 is a Turd too.
xnationalwrench 10/12/2010 5:15pm
10/12/2010 5:15pm
Maybe they got tires of chasing Pro Circuit & Factory Connections bikes? The next new post will be complaining that there is not enought 450 rides out there.
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Jarid332 10/12/2010 5:25pm
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There's not enough 450 rides out there..
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calimxer91 10/12/2010 5:29pm
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So are we gonna boo Rockstar /Canadae cause they went 250 only?

Chances are they're trying to lock in Stroupe or somebody who deserves a money deal.
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newmann 10/12/2010 5:46pm
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250F class is unaffordable to be competitive in?? Bring back the 125's. Would be a good thing with absolutely no downside.
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BikeGraphixKC 10/12/2010 5:57pm
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They are going to have a strong team, and strong bikes. I got a feeling DV is being reaaaaaal modest and low key right now, but that's not a bad idea either.
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Old Mate 10/12/2010 6:30pm
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racer369 wrote:
450 team only next year. that sucks
Hey Antipodean,Hmmm.
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Shenzi 10/12/2010 6:36pm
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Factory Yamaha's 250F effort is Team Star Racing. No need for MotoConcept or any other blue team to have a 250F rider.

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sec114 10/12/2010 6:44pm
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calimxer91 wrote:
So are we gonna boo Rockstar /Canadae cause they went 250 only? Chances are they're trying to lock in Stroupe or somebody who deserves a money...
So are we gonna boo Rockstar /Canadae cause they went 250 only?

Chances are they're trying to lock in Stroupe or somebody who deserves a money deal.
so that must be why t hahn is not with rockstar/canadae. i was wondering. if i remember right dv said that it would cost another $250k to add a third rider. i think sipes is out of his ride with motoconcepts.
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yithrive 10/12/2010 6:48pm
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calimxer91 wrote:
So are we gonna boo Rockstar /Canadae cause they went 250 only? Chances are they're trying to lock in Stroupe or somebody who deserves a money...
So are we gonna boo Rockstar /Canadae cause they went 250 only?

Chances are they're trying to lock in Stroupe or somebody who deserves a money deal.
sec114 wrote:
so that must be why t hahn is not with rockstar/canadae. i was wondering. if i remember right dv said that it would cost another $250k...
so that must be why t hahn is not with rockstar/canadae. i was wondering. if i remember right dv said that it would cost another $250k to add a third rider. i think sipes is out of his ride with motoconcepts.
Sipes signed with Star Yamaha
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Matt Fisher 10/12/2010 7:22pm
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newmann wrote:
250F class is unaffordable to be competitive in?? Bring back the 125's. Would be a good thing with absolutely no downside.
Not true.

The sales of valve muncher parts would drop.

Besides that it's all upside. Laughing
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MX Culture 10/12/2010 7:42pm
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450 class is going to be rad

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SoCalMX70 10/12/2010 8:03pm
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Don't you mean Boo-Urns?
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newmann wrote:
250F class is unaffordable to be competitive in?? Bring back the 125's. Would be a good thing with absolutely no downside.
If it's money related, make the lites class all stock with no mods. In fact, the rules should state that you must make your numbers from black electrical tape to keep costs down. Smile Suddenly, everybody wants to be number 111
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jmar 10/12/2010 9:51pm
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mx295 wrote:
The team rides Yamaha.. And it's no secret that the yzf250 isn't as good as the competition. As the saying goes "You can polish a turd...
The team rides Yamaha.. And it's no secret that the yzf250 isn't as good as the competition. As the saying goes "You can polish a turd but it will still be a turd".. So why not put all their effort into the 450.
Cygnus wrote:
The 450 is a Turd too.
It's definitely got it's issues.

Hopefully they can get them worked out.
rockcrawlerdude 10/12/2010 10:02pm
10/12/2010 10:02pm Edited Date/Time 10/12/2010 10:03pm
mx295 wrote:
The team rides Yamaha.. And it's no secret that the yzf250 isn't as good as the competition. As the saying goes "You can polish a turd...
The team rides Yamaha.. And it's no secret that the yzf250 isn't as good as the competition. As the saying goes "You can polish a turd but it will still be a turd".. So why not put all their effort into the 450.
Cygnus wrote:
The 450 is a Turd too.
jmar wrote:
It's definitely got it's issues.

Hopefully they can get them worked out.
they need to do it quik, bubba lost some speed coming from the KX's reed hated so much....
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jo2910 10/13/2010 3:31am
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I think the overall thing is that it's a lot easier / cheaper to have a competitive 450F than a 250F. You'd have to spend a lot of money or get some serious Yamaha support to catch the PC and Geico bikes... Look at Tedesco, Townley or Regal scoring some good overalls without full factory backing.

And DV strategy is to concentrate on developing one good bike and put all their efforts in there. Smart move I think.
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Hanaa80 10/13/2010 6:06am
10/13/2010 6:06am
Like Matthes asked: Is PC's and Factory connection's domination good for the sport?
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We are no longer allowed to be negative towards the industry! Read your emails!Evil
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lumpy790 10/13/2010 8:20am
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My guess would be that......

With the high profile management additions.......there is factory support helping both financially and with product like bikes and parts. And with this help they have also been instructed on what class they will compete in.
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KAWboy14 10/13/2010 8:24am
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i am just happy they didnt quit the business!
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771 10/13/2010 9:10am
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Why would having a 250 team be better? 450 class needs more names with good support.
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Mstock 10/13/2010 9:24am
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All the teams should focus on the 450 class for SX. The lites class is only half seasons with short main events. Sorry Mitch.

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