6 Suzuki’s, 4 Huskies, 4 Hondas, 4 KTMs, 2 Kawasakis, 2 Yamahas in the 450 Mains at ATL

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That’s kinda interesting! When I see what some folks have to say about the different brands versus who ends up in the 22 man field and what brand they’re on....it’s almost surprising.

Let’s face it: they’re all good race bikes. But, there sure are a lot of different teams and riders having success on bikes that don’t get much love from a lot of us.
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make1go 3/4/2018 10:49pm
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How do the contingencies line up?

I think most everyone here, knows your riding a RM z and spruiking its charms.
And thats fine.
Its not bad bike.
It has sat at the bottom of every shoot out (?)
And as mxa said,.there is more than likely a better bike for most people.

Not that im in the market atm, but i wouldnt buy one unless the price was really really good..
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TeamGreen wrote:
That’s kinda interesting! When I see what some folks have to say about the different brands versus who ends up in the 22 man field and...
That’s kinda interesting! When I see what some folks have to say about the different brands versus who ends up in the 22 man field and what brand they’re on....it’s almost surprising.

Let’s face it: they’re all good race bikes. But, there sure are a lot of different teams and riders having success on bikes that don’t get much love from a lot of us.
it would be interesting to see the complete entry list numbers,
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Last year Suzuki had the most bikes in the mains by a good margin
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But still not selling bikes so it tells me they are shit on top of being last in every shootout why would anyone go buy one?

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Motofinne 3/5/2018 2:07am
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People that make consumer decisions because of professionals endorsing certain products or brands are living in a bubble. It's almost a bit sad.
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make1go 3/5/2018 2:32am
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Motofinne wrote:
People that make consumer decisions because of professionals endorsing certain products or brands are living in a bubble. It's almost a bit sad.
Not if you are 15 and can pressure parent descisions.
I could careless now but at 15 when i was getting a new bike i wanted the yamaha because one of the top pros here in oz was riding one, well actually it was a semi works bike so not what i got but i didnt know shit from clay then..and i got a yam..

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make1go 3/5/2018 2:36am
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I think i checked last year and there were more yams trying to quakify than the other brands.
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Motofinne 3/5/2018 2:38am
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Motofinne wrote:
People that make consumer decisions because of professionals endorsing certain products or brands are living in a bubble. It's almost a bit sad.
make1go wrote:
Not if you are 15 and can pressure parent descisions. I could careless now but at 15 when i was getting a new bike i wanted...
Not if you are 15 and can pressure parent descisions.
I could careless now but at 15 when i was getting a new bike i wanted the yamaha because one of the top pros here in oz was riding one, well actually it was a semi works bike so not what i got but i didnt know shit from clay then..and i got a yam..

Yeah that is completely different.

I was talking about adults.
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make1go wrote:
How do the contingencies line up? I think most everyone here, knows your riding a RM z and spruiking its charms. And thats fine. Its not...
How do the contingencies line up?

I think most everyone here, knows your riding a RM z and spruiking its charms.
And thats fine.
Its not bad bike.
It has sat at the bottom of every shoot out (?)
And as mxa said,.there is more than likely a better bike for most people.

Not that im in the market atm, but i wouldnt buy one unless the price was really really good..
http://pulpmx.com/2018/01/09/pay-the-man-contingency-and-what-its-all-a…

Heres a story Keefer did about the contingency so 2018
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make1go wrote:
How do the contingencies line up? I think most everyone here, knows your riding a RM z and spruiking its charms. And thats fine. Its not...
How do the contingencies line up?

I think most everyone here, knows your riding a RM z and spruiking its charms.
And thats fine.
Its not bad bike.
It has sat at the bottom of every shoot out (?)
And as mxa said,.there is more than likely a better bike for most people.

Not that im in the market atm, but i wouldnt buy one unless the price was really really good..
Martini637 wrote:
http://pulpmx.com/2018/01/09/pay-the-man-contingency-and-what-its-all-a…

Heres a story Keefer did about the contingency so 2018
Well according to Keefer's research, I don't understand why every privateer isn't riding a Kawasuki. Like then or not that's a huge difference in funds. Maybe there are some catches to that Keefer didn't point out but doesn't seem that way. Good on Kawi for stepping up for the little people.
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dcg141 3/5/2018 5:44am
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Suzuki is paying a lot of money in local and x-country series.
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make1go 3/5/2018 6:08am
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Motofinne wrote:
People that make consumer decisions because of professionals endorsing certain products or brands are living in a bubble. It's almost a bit sad.
make1go wrote:
Not if you are 15 and can pressure parent descisions. I could careless now but at 15 when i was getting a new bike i wanted...
Not if you are 15 and can pressure parent descisions.
I could careless now but at 15 when i was getting a new bike i wanted the yamaha because one of the top pros here in oz was riding one, well actually it was a semi works bike so not what i got but i didnt know shit from clay then..and i got a yam..

Motofinne wrote:
Yeah that is completely different.

I was talking about adults.
I realized that, and that is true for most adults.
i was pointing out a reason why they might be paying for stars of the sport.

(Couple of posts here i like but no like button means endless quoting or new posts, kinda annoying)
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kkawboy14 3/5/2018 6:48am
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Aren’t there a lot of Kawasaki’s that didn’t make the night program?

Suzuki is certainly being smart right now, the future sales will tell if it’s worth the investment.

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