Any bike can be claimed

Edited Date/Time 4/1/2026 10:15pm

Did anyone else notice that if you race any AMA race, you’re agreeing to possibly having your bike claimed? So, your sweet 07 RM250 could be claimed for $750. And if you refuse, your banned from AMA racing for a year. IMG 1673 1IMG 1674

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rider41
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4/1/2026 10:12pm

Band? 

4/1/2026 10:14pm Edited Date/Time 4/1/2026 10:15pm
rider41 wrote:

Band? 

Voice to text lol, fixed 

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ShellyMX
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4/1/2026 10:54pm

It worked out well for my buddy, John Rodier.

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4/1/2026 11:50pm

Worked real well for Brennan Schofield. 

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The Shop

4/2/2026 1:43am

dont worry, Brian will come and sit with the person and make it go away Wink

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scott_nz wrote:

dont worry, Brian will come and sit with the person and make it go away Wink

Clutch move by the general. 

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4/2/2026 4:10am

It also says vintage bikes are excluded, is 07 vintage now??

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WVHick
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4/2/2026 4:28am Edited Date/Time 4/2/2026 4:29am

It says 50% over Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), which for that 07 RM, would total out around $9200-ish

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AMetts
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4/2/2026 5:58am

I love my 24' 300XC but id be thrilled if someone at a local race wanted to give me $15,000 for it.

 

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vdrsnk04
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4/2/2026 6:26am
-MAVERICK- wrote:

Worked real well for Brennan Schofield. 

No kidding. The rules also state the claimant is to remain anonymous.

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4/2/2026 6:34am
Did anyone else notice that if you race any AMA race, you’re agreeing to possibly having your bike claimed? So, your sweet 07 RM250 could be...

Did anyone else notice that if you race any AMA race, you’re agreeing to possibly having your bike claimed? So, your sweet 07 RM250 could be claimed for $750. And if you refuse, your banned from AMA racing for a year. IMG 1673 1IMG 1674

MSRP using KBB, not retail value

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4/2/2026 6:56am
-MAVERICK- wrote:

Worked real well for Brennan Schofield. 

vdrsnk04 wrote:

No kidding. The rules also state the claimant is to remain anonymous.

That part of the rule was made after the Schofield debacle

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4/2/2026 8:05am
Did anyone else notice that if you race any AMA race, you’re agreeing to possibly having your bike claimed? So, your sweet 07 RM250 could be...

Did anyone else notice that if you race any AMA race, you’re agreeing to possibly having your bike claimed? So, your sweet 07 RM250 could be claimed for $750. And if you refuse, your banned from AMA racing for a year. IMG 1673 1IMG 1674

MSRP using KBB, not retail value

The screenshot above listed suggested retail (MSRP) which would still be MSRP either way

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kage173
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Yeah but you can just tell the AMA to bring the guy into the room with you so you can intimidate him. If that doesn't work, just call Yamaha and they'll shake him down til he gives up. And afterwards, if the story gets out they'll call in Steve Matthes to make sure everyone blames the guy who followed the rules. 

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4/2/2026 11:15am

The screenshot above listed suggested retail (MSRP) which would still be MSRP either way

Yeah, but in his post his quoting the around $500 KBB retail value not KBB MSRP

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4/2/2026 11:24am Edited Date/Time 4/2/2026 11:26am
-MAVERICK- wrote:

Worked real well for Brennan Schofield. 

vdrsnk04 wrote:

No kidding. The rules also state the claimant is to remain anonymous.

chad_111 wrote:

That part of the rule was made after the Schofield debacle

Yep. Also, no longer will a minor and his engine builder be able to stroll in and claim a competitor's bike without a parent's knowledge and participation. 

 

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4/2/2026 11:42am

What is Schofield up to these days? Working at a Ralph’s?

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4/2/2026 12:00pm

Time for the claiming rule to go away entirely.  

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4/2/2026 12:07pm

The screenshot above listed suggested retail (MSRP) which would still be MSRP either way

Yeah, but in his post his quoting the around $500 KBB retail value not KBB MSRP

I think we're on the same page and I misread your first reply lol

4/2/2026 12:18pm

What is Schofield up to these days? Working at a Ralph’s?

According to his Instagram he owns a cabinet company, excavation company, and a construction company. 

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gt80rider
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4/2/2026 12:23pm Edited Date/Time 4/2/2026 12:23pm

Lol.... the last time someone tried to claim a bike, they got strong armed by the cringe lord, plus the actual AMA... ain't nobody gonna claim a bike now days... #amarulesarebullchit

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4/2/2026 12:24pm
Did anyone else notice that if you race any AMA race, you’re agreeing to possibly having your bike claimed? So, your sweet 07 RM250 could be...

Did anyone else notice that if you race any AMA race, you’re agreeing to possibly having your bike claimed? So, your sweet 07 RM250 could be claimed for $750. And if you refuse, your banned from AMA racing for a year. IMG 1673 1IMG 1674

You lack reading comprehension 

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RichieW13
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4/2/2026 12:38pm

That JDPower price is insane.  I can't imagine anybody would sell an operational 2007 RM250 for less than $1,500.

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4/2/2026 12:52pm
Flatliner wrote:

Time for the claiming rule to go away entirely.  

You’re grasping straws, Brian.

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4/2/2026 1:07pm
Did anyone else notice that if you race any AMA race, you’re agreeing to possibly having your bike claimed? So, your sweet 07 RM250 could be...

Did anyone else notice that if you race any AMA race, you’re agreeing to possibly having your bike claimed? So, your sweet 07 RM250 could be claimed for $750. And if you refuse, your banned from AMA racing for a year. IMG 1673 1IMG 1674

MSRP was $6099  and add 50% would put it at $9100 to claim. 

They go off of MSRP not used retail. Damn how do you find your way to work everyday.  

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Flatliner
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4/2/2026 1:09pm
Flatliner wrote:

Time for the claiming rule to go away entirely.  

JK BRO wrote:

You’re grasping straws, Brian.

hah, if he's been lurking vital since 09' that's impressive.

 

I personally do not like the idea of being able to pluck someone's bike.

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4/2/2026 1:10pm

Alright then, DQ me and I'll take my racing dollars to an outlaw series until next year. I ain't selling my private property to anyone until I am good and ready. 

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4/2/2026 1:41pm

What is Schofield up to these days? Working at a Ralph’s?

Rickyisms wrote:

According to his Instagram he owns a cabinet company, excavation company, and a construction company. 

Man of many talents

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