he was interested in KTM before the season, but then the chance to test with Factory KTM happened. He didn't get MM25's bike for SX. I would say he probably thought it was a better bike, but wasn't about to show up on a KTM after they shorted him (in ... more »

Why isn't the title of your post " which bike Honda, Kawi, or Yamaha". You took out half the field on your perceived biases

If Reed had the desire to train, who here thinks he couldnt be Top 10 outdoors? With that in mind, who thinks that RC with a factory bike, time to train , and the desire to race couldnt be competitive with Reed? RC would be Top 10 every moto and top ... more »

I have no doubt he did. Problem is that you fit into that pro/elite clientele group I was referring to. There is absolutely no question as to what his capabilities are, it is about where his commitment lies and his dedication to such

If businesses want to cater to Pros or an elite clientele, that is wonderful and good luck, but you cant run a business that you advertise to the general public (especially in a niche sport) and then not deliver. I would be pissed as well. Its a shame ... more »

Please dont break up this beautiful bike!

this would be better posted in the For Sale/Bazaar section of the forum

I had been looking for a fun mover at a good price for quite a while, finally came across this one which has been around the MX industry a bit. I wouldn't be surprised at all if several on here have seen it with previous ... more »

SUSPENSE!!

I did the same when mine were that age. You just can stop fate. You be smart and let them chase what they love. Life is full of danger. My 12 year old sons best friend got hit by a car and killed 3 days after his last broken arm from racing. LIfe happens ... more »

hes completely right, techniques have evolved dramatically because of the change in bikes. Put the tracks of the mid 2000s back in play and things would be quite different.. Same could be said of the mid 80s. Nothing right or wrong about it, just evolution ... more »

Depends on the terrain. I get hammered most of the time in the 45+ on a 350, but I'm racing tracks that get tilled deep and short races. If you have longer motos or are racing places with a harder base you'll be fine. I also occasionally race my 150sx ... more »

Depends on the terrain. I get hammered most of the time in the 45+ on a 350, but I'm racing tracks that get tilled deep and short races. If you have longer motos or are racing places with a harder base you'll be fine

Ditto what he said. Lots in the area. Let us know when you get here, and someone will show you around.

Ask DV about Reeds fighting. Lol

Most don't go out of their way to prove they are stupid kids though. No question at all that he was a bad ass on a dirt bike, luckily there aren't more like him or our sport would dry up faster than an African lake bed in summertime.

So by your rationale, all bicyclists should wear body armor as well. They could take a pedal to the neck or handlebar to the spine. And if they are on the road, then they need to be protected from fence posts, street signs, cars, etc. Life is dangerous, ... more »

I would like to know the same thing. Also, I love being able to play with the pressure to get a different feel. Gives me one more way to tune. I dont do it that often, but I love being able to.