Alessi's orange gear

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 8:03pm
At first I was wondering why he had partially orange gear, having just left KTM, but then I noticed it was very similar to the orange on this gear. Tribute?

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It was cool seeing JT back out there after all these years. I liked that black/orange color scheme, however, those helmets (as much as I liked them back in the day) seem really dated.
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It looked great from the stands.
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ocscottie 1/8/2012 4:31pm
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Reminded more of The Burners black THOR gear.

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Wolfman 1/8/2012 4:34pm
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I didn't like it on the original broadcast, but when watching it today, the gear had really grown on me overnight. I dig it!
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I thought it looked really good, along with the Troy Lee blue/orange. That stuff is just badass.
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Not a fan of the helmet. Mainly the chin vent, but other than that, the gear looks good and I'm not even old.
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Moto East Mag wrote:
At first I was wondering why he had partially orange gear, having just left KTM, but then I noticed it was very similar to the orange...
At first I was wondering why he had partially orange gear, having just left KTM, but then I noticed it was very similar to the orange on this gear. Tribute?

MC's bikes and garb looked fucking badass imho
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GuyB 1/8/2012 5:30pm
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MotoChief wrote:
Maybe he just like orange.
Maybe JT Racing wanted to make a statement, and Mike had little choice in it?
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MotoChief 1/8/2012 6:12pm
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MotoChief wrote:
Maybe he just like orange.
GuyB wrote:
Maybe JT Racing wanted to make a statement, and Mike had little choice in it?
Maybe he was saying FU to Suzuki. Of course if you know something, why not let us know what it is you know, Mr. Moto Media.
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CRF505 1/8/2012 6:20pm
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I have been vocal on these boards about how much I hate the JT gear, BUT last nights black/flo orange was by far the best colorway I've seen from JT.

That helmet still has to go though...
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GuyB 1/8/2012 6:22pm
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MotoChief wrote:
Maybe he was saying FU to Suzuki. Of course if you know something, why not let us know what it is you know, Mr. Moto Media.
It's not a matter of trying to feel superior, or whatever you think is going on.

The only thing I know is that at the MotoConcepts team intro, Chuck Sun said that JT Racing would have a cool surprise at A1. But feel free to make up whatever story suits you.
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mxb2 1/8/2012 6:25pm
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MotoChief wrote:
Maybe he just like orange.
GuyB wrote:
Maybe JT Racing wanted to make a statement, and Mike had little choice in it?
MotoChief wrote:
Maybe he was saying FU to Suzuki. Of course if you know something, why not let us know what it is you know, Mr. Moto Media.
FU to suzuki? Why would he ride one if that's the case
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Xeno 1/8/2012 6:36pm
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I think the orange/black colorway is awesome!
What I especiall like is the flat black with orange on the helmet.
I know the JT dudes read/post here, so here's an official "+1". Their gear stood out from the crowd.
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ocscottie 1/8/2012 6:45pm
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Matthes just posted this pic, guess we have the same memory or somthin?



Burnworth in 1986 on the left (I hope to god you already knew that by the way) and Alessi on the right from Anaheim. Freaky comparison! Photo on left courtesy of Scott Burnworth and on the right is James Lissimore.
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ocscottie 1/8/2012 6:47pm
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*and Mikey tweeted earlier that brighter colors are coming soon.
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Xeno 1/8/2012 6:52pm
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So Mikey's not wearing EKS Brand goggles?

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MotoChief 1/8/2012 7:01pm
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GuyB wrote:
Maybe JT Racing wanted to make a statement, and Mike had little choice in it?
MotoChief wrote:
Maybe he was saying FU to Suzuki. Of course if you know something, why not let us know what it is you know, Mr. Moto Media.
mxb2 wrote:
FU to suzuki? Why would he ride one if that's the case
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we didn't. I was simply being a smart ass.

And if you want to say FU to the manufacturer of the bike you are riding, what better way than to wear a competitors colors? Maybe they said screw you 800, we are not going to support you with awesome parts this year.
Moto East Mag 1/8/2012 7:04pm
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MotoChief wrote:
Maybe he was saying FU to Suzuki. Of course if you know something, why not let us know what it is you know, Mr. Moto Media.
mxb2 wrote:
FU to suzuki? Why would he ride one if that's the case
MotoChief wrote:
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we...
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we didn't. I was simply being a smart ass.

And if you want to say FU to the manufacturer of the bike you are riding, what better way than to wear a competitors colors? Maybe they said screw you 800, we are not going to support you with awesome parts this year.
But all the JT riders were wearing orange.
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MotoChief 1/8/2012 7:06pm
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mxb2 wrote:
FU to suzuki? Why would he ride one if that's the case
MotoChief wrote:
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we...
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we didn't. I was simply being a smart ass.

And if you want to say FU to the manufacturer of the bike you are riding, what better way than to wear a competitors colors? Maybe they said screw you 800, we are not going to support you with awesome parts this year.
Moto East Mag wrote:
But all the JT riders were wearing orange.
If all you Media Darlings know something, spill it. Otherwise, let the minions wonder, presume and speculate without interference.
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I thought the gear stood out well, even on the other guys, from the stands. It's easy to spot from a distance and looks good with the contrasting colors. The motoconcept bikes are a little busy for my tastes.
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MotoChief wrote:
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we...
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we didn't. I was simply being a smart ass.

And if you want to say FU to the manufacturer of the bike you are riding, what better way than to wear a competitors colors? Maybe they said screw you 800, we are not going to support you with awesome parts this year.
I wasn't insinuating anything. And my name's not Mr. Moto Media any more than yours is Lowering Someone's IQ Every Time I'm Replied To.

When I said Mike may not have had the choice, all I was referring to was the concept of team gear, or a team look. Do you think the Pro Circuit guys had a choice of which gear to wear last weekend? The GEICO honda guys? TLD? It's the same deal at MotoConcepts. The riders wear what the gear manufacturers provide. At A1 it was the black/orange JT Racing gear for the entire MotoConcepts team.
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MotoChief 1/9/2012 11:04am
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GuyB wrote:
I wasn't insinuating anything. And my name's not Mr. Moto Media any more than yours is Lowering Someone's IQ Every Time I'm Replied To. When I...
I wasn't insinuating anything. And my name's not Mr. Moto Media any more than yours is Lowering Someone's IQ Every Time I'm Replied To.

When I said Mike may not have had the choice, all I was referring to was the concept of team gear, or a team look. Do you think the Pro Circuit guys had a choice of which gear to wear last weekend? The GEICO honda guys? TLD? It's the same deal at MotoConcepts. The riders wear what the gear manufacturers provide. At A1 it was the black/orange JT Racing gear for the entire MotoConcepts team.
I understand what you are saying. Point taken.
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jasonv43 1/9/2012 11:06am
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MotoChief wrote:
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we...
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we didn't. I was simply being a smart ass.

And if you want to say FU to the manufacturer of the bike you are riding, what better way than to wear a competitors colors? Maybe they said screw you 800, we are not going to support you with awesome parts this year.
GuyB wrote:
I wasn't insinuating anything. And my name's not Mr. Moto Media any more than yours is Lowering Someone's IQ Every Time I'm Replied To. When I...
I wasn't insinuating anything. And my name's not Mr. Moto Media any more than yours is Lowering Someone's IQ Every Time I'm Replied To.

When I said Mike may not have had the choice, all I was referring to was the concept of team gear, or a team look. Do you think the Pro Circuit guys had a choice of which gear to wear last weekend? The GEICO honda guys? TLD? It's the same deal at MotoConcepts. The riders wear what the gear manufacturers provide. At A1 it was the black/orange JT Racing gear for the entire MotoConcepts team.
Getting back to the bike though. I did not notice any Suzuki logo's on it??? Any reason for that or was that just part of the team concept being they have mixed bikes on the team.
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mmcmx 1/9/2012 11:10am
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I liked it too. Not a fan of the lid either. I immediatelli thougt about the AGV retro helmet.
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jasonv43 wrote:
Getting back to the bike though. I did not notice any Suzuki logo's on it??? Any reason for that or was that just part of the...
Getting back to the bike though. I did not notice any Suzuki logo's on it??? Any reason for that or was that just part of the team concept being they have mixed bikes on the team.
MotoConcepts prefers to call them an MCR 250 or MCR 450.
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MotoChief wrote:
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we...
That was a sarcastic response to Mr. Moto Media. He posted that maybe JT made him wear the gear , insinuating that he knew something we didn't. I was simply being a smart ass.

And if you want to say FU to the manufacturer of the bike you are riding, what better way than to wear a competitors colors? Maybe they said screw you 800, we are not going to support you with awesome parts this year.
GuyB wrote:
I wasn't insinuating anything. And my name's not Mr. Moto Media any more than yours is Lowering Someone's IQ Every Time I'm Replied To. When I...
I wasn't insinuating anything. And my name's not Mr. Moto Media any more than yours is Lowering Someone's IQ Every Time I'm Replied To.

When I said Mike may not have had the choice, all I was referring to was the concept of team gear, or a team look. Do you think the Pro Circuit guys had a choice of which gear to wear last weekend? The GEICO honda guys? TLD? It's the same deal at MotoConcepts. The riders wear what the gear manufacturers provide. At A1 it was the black/orange JT Racing gear for the entire MotoConcepts team.
jasonv43 wrote:
Getting back to the bike though. I did not notice any Suzuki logo's on it??? Any reason for that or was that just part of the...
Getting back to the bike though. I did not notice any Suzuki logo's on it??? Any reason for that or was that just part of the team concept being they have mixed bikes on the team.
Because they are MCR450s and MCR250s, no factory support and contingency isn't worth it is what they said
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GuyB wrote:
I wasn't insinuating anything. And my name's not Mr. Moto Media any more than yours is Lowering Someone's IQ Every Time I'm Replied To. When I...
I wasn't insinuating anything. And my name's not Mr. Moto Media any more than yours is Lowering Someone's IQ Every Time I'm Replied To.

When I said Mike may not have had the choice, all I was referring to was the concept of team gear, or a team look. Do you think the Pro Circuit guys had a choice of which gear to wear last weekend? The GEICO honda guys? TLD? It's the same deal at MotoConcepts. The riders wear what the gear manufacturers provide. At A1 it was the black/orange JT Racing gear for the entire MotoConcepts team.
jasonv43 wrote:
Getting back to the bike though. I did not notice any Suzuki logo's on it??? Any reason for that or was that just part of the...
Getting back to the bike though. I did not notice any Suzuki logo's on it??? Any reason for that or was that just part of the team concept being they have mixed bikes on the team.
redalert144 wrote:
Because they are MCR450s and MCR250s, no factory support and contingency isn't worth it is what they said
Sure hope they have perfect bikes all year, suzuki isn't going to be offering them any help with that stance.

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