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I never argued that was the case. It's common knowledge they spent a long time developing the bike into the winner it is NOW. No need to revisit that history for this convo. The bike right now is a championship winner. Chases history doesn't suggest the bike would suit him as-is and his MO would cause friction if he couldn't ride a proven championship bike well and keep chasing the "feeling" he's after.
Lol could you imagine him calling Chase before a race and calling him a pussy trying to get him fired up ? Hahaha
Have always loved Suzuki, but I wish Chase would just stay and develop the Kawasaki. He would be a hero for years to come. Man, I just wish he would stay anywhere long enough to get comfortable....
sauce?
Yeah, that doesn't make much sense... And if true, sheds a bit more light on the incompetency's of the US team management. It's like they haven't even asked for the details.
We already know that there are changes in the frame, the swingarm, the wheelbase and updates to the intake and exhaust bits based on what Kawi has put out. They certainly have that info, unless they live in a closet...
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Kenny spent 15 years to find a bike and setting he’s happy with. He hasn’t always been this way but because they got the rmz into a good place he’s able to do that.
He was notorious picky with his previous teams and tested a ton. Don’t act like he’s just working around an ok package: they got the bike working great and he’s happy.
Bobby’s like “lose this race and I’ll help you apply at a meat packing plant pussy”
so you're arguing HEP should hire Chase and give him 15 years to dial it in (if he could)? you certainly aren't comprehending what I am discussing in detail about RIGHT now and prospects of Chase ending up at HEP.
For sure nailed it, that’s what I’m saying. lol. Hep should hire him and not expect him to line up until 2041.
What problem does that solve?
Not being able to sell bikes, for starters
*pun intended
Less is more.
No thanks! We don’t want that kind of negativity on team yellow!
I think he should reassemble everyone from his last year at Geico on one team, and approach Raising Canes for title sponsorship.
To be fair, (to bee faaaiiirrr) I'm after the catering. Ever since Reeds team stopped getting Buco Di Beppo catering, the SX pits food situation has been ass.
Who says they are having a problem with sales?
Could be they don't need to sell as many to hit profit because they reduced production costs.
And who says the e-start would increase volume?
Several other bike companies aren't overwhelmingly popular, even while having e-start. (Sherco, Rieju, TM, Beta, Triumph)
What if I told you the vast majority of RM450 potential or current owners are not Ken Roczen and will not notice an extra pound or two on the bike from adding a starter.
What if I also told you that adding a starter is the simplest most common sense way to sell more of their machines.
あんたバカ?
Suzuki is literally the only manufacturer with a 450 four stroke that does not have electric start. Those brands you mentioned.. Triumph.. do not have kickstart only motocross bikes.
Chase should go to HELP.
Fixed it for you.
Yes thank you, that is what I said. Those are examples that e-start does not automatically equal high sales volume.
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If Suzuki is happy going from an off-road powerhouse to a punchline that sells so few bikes they had to dismantle their R&D and racing departments, then they are not having a problem and should stay the course. Great point. I think most people commenting in these threads want to see a return to glory and gates full of yellow bikes and assume Suzuki would want the same, though.
over this guy. he's likes to argue for argument's sake.
You got me in a real pickle, I don't want to agree with your statement, but if I disagree then it proves youre right!
Another factor not mentioned is the budget.
IF Sexton wanted to go to HEP, and IF HEP wanted him, do they have the funds to do so? Not just for Chase's contract, but they are also only all in for SX. The additional cost to do Outdoors is big.
Chase should retire and give us all a much needed break from his sh*t.
who can forget , stalled some in SX this season & pala moto 2 , #4 on the zook would look dope but just the way chase is , he goona be doin more kicking than winning
Would Croker(?) right the ship? Triumph has been suckin
Honestly maybe the Larry Brooks part of the equation is what Chase needs...
Chase after talking crap after washougal last year when Prado was saying he wasn’t comfortable, something to the extent of “everyone rides the bike before they sign the contract so he should have known what to expect” … he needs to stay put, work with the team, and collect the last of those big pay checks, invest wisely, because he is becoming unemployable at this point.
Dudes taken some major hits. He can’t win with a majority of the “fans” always getting grief even though he gives 💯. Unless his dad is making him race to support the family, hang it up and enjoy the rest of you life injury free
I’ve said it many times before. Even watching his videos on YouTube, doesn’t strike me as a guy happy riding a dirt bike for a living.
Wild to me, but I get it.
Roczen explains why there’s no electric start yet on his factory Suzuki
hep suzuki experimented with electric start on ken Roczen
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