Vital MX GP Bits: 2024 MXGP of Switzerland 3

Welcome to the MXGP of Switzerland!

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8/29/2024 2:37pm
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The Swiss fans are quite nuts. Juan Pablo
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Ruben Fernandez returned to action for the MXGP of Switzerland, so here's a look at his 2025 Honda CRF450R. Juan Pablo
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For the Swiss round, there's no oil cooler in place but the thinner works radiators remain. Also note how much steel hardware is left in place on key areas such as the subframe mounts, engine mounts, etc. Juan Pablo
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The US team hasn't adopted the bolted in grate as found on the HRC MXGP radiator shrouds. Juan Pablo
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The MXGP Honda team has a slightly different spec Yoshimura system when compared to the US team. Juan Pablo
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That linkage is just straight wow... Juan Pablo
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Hmm, there's a second starter switch stashed in front of the fuel tank, next to the hour meter. Juan Pablo
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We suspect the foam around the kill switch is to help keep moisture aware fro the sensitive switch when washing. Juan Pablo
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Bennistant's Hutten Metaal Yamaha YZ250F. Juan Pablo
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Still surprised the scissor lift stands have never caught on in the USA. Juan Pablo
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Kay de Wolf goes full YEET! It's a sequence...scroll for more. Juan Pablo
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...and he finally lets go. A for effort there Kay. Juan Pablo
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Fin. Juan Pablo
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YEAA! Juan Pablo
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Jeremy Seewer played up the home Grand Prix crowd with a custom Renen kit. Juan Pablo
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Small cues in his Shoei helmet to match. Juan Pablo
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Another look. Juan Pablo
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What is it with the GPs and mud races this year... Juan Pablo
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This was clearly a bad idea. Juan Pablo
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De Wolf with the full mud-foam treatment. Juan Pablo
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Great branding for DT-1. Juan Pablo
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As many know, ex-Formula 1 Champion Kimi Räikkönen is the owner of IceOne Racing. AKA the Kawasaki Racing Team. Juan Pablo
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Now that's one hell of a visor extender... Juan Pablo
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Tim Gajser has shed his long-in-use Alpinestars neck brace. He has before, but will it stick? Juan Pablo
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Scott has quite the presence at GPs. Juan Pablo
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It sounded like Mikkel Harrup was set to be the second rider at KRT, but now that seems to be off. Juan Pablo
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The blue mud mask is a unique touch... Juan Pablo
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Do you wish you could have a Fantic in the US? Juan Pablo
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Ummm...that thiccck...with three Cs. Juan Pablo
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Carbon fuel tanks on a two-stroke are quite rare. Also note the GET CDI. Juan Pablo
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Wow, that's some empty bar space. Oh, the old days... Juan Pablo
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A map switch on a two-stroke! Juan Pablo
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TMs do exist!!! Juan Pablo
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The latest TM250F still features an airbox in place of the fuel tank. Juan Pablo
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The last time we tried a TM engine in the USA, it had dual head pipes. Would love to try the latest version. Juan Pablo
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The weight balance on this bike has to be a bit different feeling with a fuel tank sloshing at the rear and slowly going down, compared to the more centered point on most bikes. Then again, it's not really noticeable on the Yamaha. Juan Pablo
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Another look at the front-mounted airbox. Juan Pablo
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TM engines are gorgeous. Juan Pablo
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Brembo brakes with KYB forks and Maxxis tires. Interesting combo. Juan Pablo
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See you all at the next GP! Juan Pablo
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c50 CRE500 with EStart and covers June 2018 LH side 1 1583336615
Bearuno
1 week ago

 I've witnessed grown men near on Tears when they've broken off Case Fins from their TMs cases / covers. I've almost done so, too.

 Absolute works of art, and, as a Frame Maker, I always tell people to go have a good look at a TM frame for something to appreciate for superb workmanship. 

I don't think I've ever seen any 'you can't really see it, so don't bother with doing your  Best Beading on those weld areas', on any TM.

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