Can Metcalfe win???

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Edited Date/Time 5/7/2014 9:35pm
Seeing he's now Kawi's number one rider... who thinks he can win the championship on that bike?

If not what does he need to do it?

PED's?

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CarlinoJoeVideo 5/5/2014 5:52pm
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He seems like a great guy, nothing against him, but this day and age he's top 10 if he's lucky.

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IWreckALot 5/5/2014 5:54pm
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Dart Board wrote:
Occasional top 5s. He'll be bummed that Southwick is gone.
This is my bet but he surely has learned some new tricks on Canada. Could be a long shot wildcard.

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Jrewing 5/5/2014 6:11pm
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IWreckALot wrote:
This is my bet but he surely has learned some new tricks on Canada. Could be a long shot wildcard.
I think he has the experience for a full season, others will wipe-out

He's now the number one rider ( not 2 like he has been on a team),

been training outdoors only,

did well at the few rounds last year on a standard bike with good suspension.

At least hes a shot at GH as he has a lot of testing there

Either way how good is the season looking with Villo out?
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Cashmore 5/5/2014 6:54pm
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Maybe not the championship, but a couple races sure. He isn't burnt out from a complete season of supercross and is coming into the outdoors fresh and hasn't had to switch bike brands in the process.
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YamaLink 5/5/2014 7:10pm
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I think he'll be carrying the Kawi load if/when Jake gets hurt. Metcalfe is a mentally tough animal, and that's what Kawi needs.
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A very respectable top 10 is my guess.
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HD1200 5/5/2014 7:17pm
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CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
He seems like a great guy, nothing against him, but this day and age he's top 10 if he's lucky. Heavy List and sure I'm missing...
He seems like a great guy, nothing against him, but this day and age he's top 10 if he's lucky.

Heavy List and sure I'm missing someone...
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You're missing Reed for starters!
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Brent 5/5/2014 8:23pm
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I saw Metcalfe practice at GH recently, and he is going faster then he did in 2011 on the factory Suzuki.


Dont forget Brett won a moto last year at the Mxdn Qualifier over Cairoli, on a modified stock KXF 450
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Jrewing 5/5/2014 8:41pm
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Brent wrote:
I saw Metcalfe practice at GH recently, and he is going faster then he did in 2011 on the factory Suzuki. Dont forget Brett won a...
I saw Metcalfe practice at GH recently, and he is going faster then he did in 2011 on the factory Suzuki.


Dont forget Brett won a moto last year at the Mxdn Qualifier over Cairoli, on a modified stock KXF 450
And now he has the factory Kawasaki... I dont know how people are writing him down to only top ten or worse?! Who has had a better start to the MX season this year.
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he's good but....hell f'n no...
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Travis_Hudson 5/5/2014 8:56pm
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I think it will be hard for Metty to win..................but you can bet your ass he will be solid!
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Grizz 5/5/2014 10:12pm
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He definitely has the ability to win a moto.

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frita 5/6/2014 3:18am
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I wouldn't be surprised if he wins a moto or 2. The guy will be there all year. Easy top 5 in points.
Mchenault499 5/6/2014 7:21am
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I think he can win Motos if everything goes perfect, which is easier said than done. I believe he will get a few podiums for sure. Top 5 in points if he can finish every moto. He'll be the story of the nats and get a factory ride for 2015. Metcalfe, Reed, and Dean Ferris can certainly contend for the MXDN win, if they stay healthy.
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Rogue_10 5/6/2014 5:25pm
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Top championship, multiple podiums but it's a long shot for a win... But if he does I'll be loving it just like most people should
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dynohut 5/7/2014 7:35pm
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Metty's good to go, but Bam Bam ( Bob Jr.) is ready to go kick some ass outdoors in 2014! God Bless The USA.
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burn1986 5/7/2014 7:56pm
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I think he was burned out while at Suzuki, the Canadian Nats seemed to have rejuvenated him a little. He could be a surprise but I'm guessing he'll run 8th - 15th.
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Silliker269 5/7/2014 9:35pm
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Im thinking 4th - 8th consistently .. If everything goes right he could get one, Byrner almost got one last year

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