Robgvx

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Robgvx Added a reply to Lucas Coenen is the next Jett

3/31/2026 12:37pm

Or the first Lucas…

Robgvx Added a reply to Past weekend GP

3/30/2026 8:04pm

I thought it was just me! I thought that track was great. Not stupid fast (like usual) and plenty of lines opened up with passing opportunities as a result.

Robgvx Added a reply to RIP Jeff Smith

3/25/2026 5:34pm

I watched him being interviewed in my local town (bizarrely) some years ago. So interesting. Didn’t know too much about him at the time, other than his obvious accomplishments - as he was well before my era. Said that his game plan was always to win at the “slowest possible speed”. Went on to explain that meant sitting in second...

Robgvx Added a reply to #2: MXGP of Andalucía

3/21/2026 10:32am

Not a bad track. But sand is always entertaining.

Robgvx Added a reply to New MX Book Published Yesterday: The Immortals of American Motocross

3/19/2026 5:57pm

First American world champion, Brad Lackey?

Robgvx Added a reply to The bikes that could have been

3/19/2026 1:43pm

No idea, sorry. Just remember thinking he was a) brave for riding that thing, and b) impressed that he scored points.

Robgvx Added a reply to The bikes that could have been

3/18/2026 9:01pm

George Reiter from Austria. Scored points at Sittendorf that year.

Robgvx Added a reply to Learning rudiments.

3/17/2026 3:23pm

I’d love to be able to play the drums. But, like the OP, I can’t ever imagine being able to hit different rhythms with each limb. They all want to fire at the same time. But then again, we can all (well, most of us!) drive a manual (stick shift) car, lift off the throttle, press the clutch, shift the...

RACING Liked a reply to forum topic The bikes that could have been

3/13/2026 1:15pm

Rob, you're one lucky guy. 👍

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Robgvx Added a reply to The bikes that could have been

3/12/2026 10:34pm

I rode this once. It was pretty awesome. Whatever gear it was in, it seemed to have the same, smooth, linear thrust. Torquey, powerful, but very controlled.

Robgvx Added a reply to The bikes that could have been

3/11/2026 1:50pm

The most unique aspect that I recall is that the clutch felt like it was intentionally slipping slightly out of corners, so the initial power delivery was very smooth and not grabby. That stopped the tyre breaking away. I never encountered that on any other bike. Think of it like you were gently feeding the clutch out when you put...

Robgvx Added a reply to The bikes that could have been

3/11/2026 1:19pm

I tested that KX500SR. Thorpey didn’t get on with it but I thought it was a pretty good bike

Robgvx Added a reply to 107% Rule

3/9/2026 6:31pm

No. When some good guys fell foul of it in the mud, I believe they scrapped it.

Robgvx Added a reply to 107% Rule

3/9/2026 1:28pm

MXGP implemented a 107% rule about fifteen years ago following issues with super-slow locals. Then in Italy (maybe?) it rained, and a bunch of regular (and worthy) GP guys fell foul of it; riders who were never intended to be the target of the rule.