Chad Reed Retiring?

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burnside 7/21/2010 5:07pm
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If he does retire Matthes can claim a big 'told you so', he called this at the very start of this season!

Who knows what he is doing. After all of the years with literally just Bubba as competition (isn't that crazy?), must be a bit of a shock to the system to have a plethora of guys that can beat him now.
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DownSouth 7/21/2010 5:48pm
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WhipMeister wrote:
He'd make a good team manager.
sdfog1 wrote:
Never really thought about that, he would.
I say no way.
Stoop 7/21/2010 5:58pm
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Reed should go back to SX only if he's thinking about winding down his career, but i get the feeling that if he thinks he can't win or be a threat each week, he would rather just hang up the helmet.
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Taylor156 7/21/2010 6:40pm
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Chad's a rockstar im sure whatever he choose's to do will be a good choice and we all will support him

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motokiwi 7/21/2010 6:45pm
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WhipMeister wrote:
He'd make a good team manager.
I doubt he would want to be a team manager tho, working big hours for average pay when he has enough money to retire already...
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Would hope this is the case, for some reason i would like to see him at Honda, oh well...we'll see what this tweet is about soon...
Would hope this is the case, for some reason i would like to see him at Honda, oh well...we'll see what this tweet is about soon enough..
would like to see him at Honda +1
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Even at the end of the Supercross season Chad was talking about having things he wanted to do in the future. I know Andrew McFarlane's death weighed heavy on him.

There have been times in the past when I wasn't a huge Chad Reed fan, but now I'd sure hate to see him go. He's a treat to talk to, and he and K-Dub have become two of the most well-spoken and open riders in the sport.
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Maybe San Manuel will hire him back to be James' teammate.
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I was not a big fan of Chad Reed until this year. At Vegas, I started screaming for Chad to win. I like his attitude and drive. Looking back, it was great to see him give RC hell in 2003 and win championships through out the years. Congrats on a successful career!
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At some point, a rider starts thinking about the consequences of taking risks, and that's when they're done as pros. Chad and Ellie are parents now, and it's time to move on to the next phase of life.

One thing I wish more retired pros would do is ride races like the Vet National at GH and stuff like that - stay out there riding, but back it down to a "I could ride this pace for the rest of my life without falling down" level. Drop back 5 seconds a lap and those guys are taking very few risks.
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At some point, a rider starts thinking about the consequences of taking risks, and that's when they're done as pros. Chad and Ellie are parents now, and it's time to move on to the next phase of life.

One thing I wish more retired pros would do is ride races like the Vet National at GH and stuff like that - stay out there riding, but back it down to a "I could ride this pace for the rest of my life without falling down" level. Drop back 5 seconds a lap and those guys are taking very few risks.
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adamdf wrote:
Would hope this is the case, for some reason i would like to see him at Honda, oh well...we'll see what this tweet is about soon...
Would hope this is the case, for some reason i would like to see him at Honda, oh well...we'll see what this tweet is about soon enough..
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would like to see him at Honda +1
Yeah seeing him go to Honda would be cool, or any team really. I hope he sticks around even if its SX only. If he does decide to retire ( I'm guessing he wont ) he has had a great career. I can definitely understand wanting to be financially secure and healthy.
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WhKnuckle wrote:
At some point, a rider starts thinking about the consequences of taking risks, and that's when they're done as pros. Chad and Ellie are parents now...
At some point, a rider starts thinking about the consequences of taking risks, and that's when they're done as pros. Chad and Ellie are parents now, and it's time to move on to the next phase of life.

One thing I wish more retired pros would do is ride races like the Vet National at GH and stuff like that - stay out there riding, but back it down to a "I could ride this pace for the rest of my life without falling down" level. Drop back 5 seconds a lap and those guys are taking very few risks.
Absolutely . I would love to see guys like Dowd , Albee , MC and Emig run those races.
knowitalloveragainnovice 7/21/2010 7:47pm
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Inside the helmet and on the track ....he know's.

In bed, on the couch, in practice, driving around alone to get milk.....he think's he can.

Inside the helmet tells the truth....and it's been getting louder and louder starting with the Vegas SX.

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WhKnuckle 7/21/2010 7:49pm
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At some point, a rider starts thinking about the consequences of taking risks, and that's when they're done as pros. Chad and Ellie are parents now...
At some point, a rider starts thinking about the consequences of taking risks, and that's when they're done as pros. Chad and Ellie are parents now, and it's time to move on to the next phase of life.

One thing I wish more retired pros would do is ride races like the Vet National at GH and stuff like that - stay out there riding, but back it down to a "I could ride this pace for the rest of my life without falling down" level. Drop back 5 seconds a lap and those guys are taking very few risks.
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Absolutely . I would love to see guys like Dowd , Albee , MC and Emig run those races.
I've always thought the most inexplicable thing in motocross was that Decoster retired and never wanted to ride again. When I remember his fluid, beautiful style and think he just stopped, I think, "What a waste". It's like if Pavarotti quit singing because he lost a little range.
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knowitalloveragainnovice wrote:
Inside the helmet and on the track ....he know's. In bed, on the couch, in practice, driving around alone to get milk.....he think's he can. Inside...
Inside the helmet and on the track ....he know's.

In bed, on the couch, in practice, driving around alone to get milk.....he think's he can.

Inside the helmet tells the truth....and it's been getting louder and louder starting with the Vegas SX.

I like that...
and true.
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racing shit is the 2nd coolest thing you can do on this planet. Raising and spending time with your kids is the first...........
Truest statement I've seen in a long time!
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BobbyM 7/21/2010 8:28pm
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Could we see Reed retire at the end of the nationals?? Says on his twitter that he is having a meeting with his agent and his...
Could we see Reed retire at the end of the nationals??

Says on his twitter that he is having a meeting with his agent and his wife and has to make BIG decisions.

This coupled with his double DNF from a neck injury last weekend (when have we ever seen an injury hold Chad back before when he's after a championship) and his other tweet saying that he hasn't been able to sleep in 2 days thinking, leaves a lot to ponder about Reedys future.
possibly worse than being killed is living in constant pain and despair..amazing. but you don't know shit we have surmised so carry on. you don't know what he is thinking but you don't even know what yer thinking....wow.

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knowitalloveragainnovice wrote:
Inside the helmet and on the track ....he know's. In bed, on the couch, in practice, driving around alone to get milk.....he think's he can. Inside...
Inside the helmet and on the track ....he know's.

In bed, on the couch, in practice, driving around alone to get milk.....he think's he can.

Inside the helmet tells the truth....and it's been getting louder and louder starting with the Vegas SX.

Nonsense. 2009 A3 was just a year and a half ago. At that race JS and CR left 3rd place over a minute behind. They lapped KW. His ability to compete hasn't suddenly vanished, it's a matter of what he wants to do.



Oh, is it not the truth that he won Hangtown? I'm pretty sure he was" inside the helmet" then.
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I hope he goes SX only over retiring.
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I know that taking walks with the wife and the kid in his wagon makes my day. Everytime I ride I think about how dangerous it is. Sold my street bike because riding on the street suddenly scared the crap out of me. I'm not pushing at the point a guy like Reed is. So I feel pretty safe when I ride.

I think Windham has rode at about 90% most of his career. He has taken some crap for it, but the guy is smart. I think Reed is a lot like Windham. Maybe he will stick around and give us all the luxury of watching him ride. If not, a guy like me understands.
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I wish he would have stayed at Suzuki, but having said that, the guy is a fucking stud who looked both Ricky and James in the eye and didn't blink. As much as I would like to see him do one more year of sx/mx, it is purely selfish b/c the guy can beat anyone out there, but if he feels he is done, who are we to say otherwise? Just speculation to this point but it would be totally understandable. As Bobby M said-Chad Reed is a bad MOFO.
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GuyB wrote:
Even at the end of the Supercross season Chad was talking about having things he wanted to do in the future. I know Andrew McFarlane's death...
Even at the end of the Supercross season Chad was talking about having things he wanted to do in the future. I know Andrew McFarlane's death weighed heavy on him.

There have been times in the past when I wasn't a huge Chad Reed fan, but now I'd sure hate to see him go. He's a treat to talk to, and he and K-Dub have become two of the most well-spoken and open riders in the sport.
Well said man, and x2
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MXinOC 7/21/2010 11:05pm
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WhKnuckle wrote:
At some point, a rider starts thinking about the consequences of taking risks, and that's when they're done as pros. Chad and Ellie are parents now...
At some point, a rider starts thinking about the consequences of taking risks, and that's when they're done as pros. Chad and Ellie are parents now, and it's time to move on to the next phase of life.

One thing I wish more retired pros would do is ride races like the Vet National at GH and stuff like that - stay out there riding, but back it down to a "I could ride this pace for the rest of my life without falling down" level. Drop back 5 seconds a lap and those guys are taking very few risks.
ATKpilot99 wrote:
Absolutely . I would love to see guys like Dowd , Albee , MC and Emig run those races.
Agreed. I also wish they would take charge of what happens with rule changes, tweaking race formats such as changing race day to Saturday(if necessary), and all things that make our sport the greatest sport on earth as well as make the future growth happen the way they would want it too, instead of it changing the way greed wants it to go.
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FlaNard 7/21/2010 11:06pm
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I said on here before the nationals even started that Chad would find a way out if he wasnt going to win it. And that isnt a knock on him. He has paid his dues and is only interested in racing for titles. Or maybe his heart just isnt in it anymore. But I think more then a few of us called this pretty early on. Whatever he ends up doing, I will still be a fan who is happy he came to America to put on a show.
DanDunes818 7/21/2010 11:19pm
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I really hope it isn't retirement! I like the kawi's....but if Chad aint Gellin' on them.....then he needs to hop back on a Suzuki or Yamaha......or...
I really hope it isn't retirement!

I like the kawi's....but if Chad aint Gellin' on them.....then he needs to hop back on a Suzuki or Yamaha......or a God Damn Honda as far as that goes.

Look how fast and smooth that S.O.B. was these last few years on those bikes. I hate to say it.....but that Kawi is ruining him and his confidence!
This is the reason I would never hire a proven winner late in their career. You can gain nothing for the bike you are trying to promote by hiring a guy that has been a winner late into his career. If he wins on the bike it doesn't help you because he was winning on the other bike he was on to but if he loses a majority of people will blame the bike. Either way it's really a lose lose situation unless the guy is someone like Windham.

What's funny is before Chad got on the Kawasaki I can't remember hearing any real complaints about the factory Kawi 450. I keep hearing you have to be a hang it out type rider to do well on that bike but Timmy was very solid on the bike without being a hang it out rider . He nearly won the title in 07 and performed very well on it up til his injuries the last year. In fact for Timmy's age and all he was having a career 3rd wind on that bike. James also did decent (decent is a understatement obviously Smile) on that bike. Winning a SX title(nearly winning 2) and a nice little undefeated outdoor series as well. RV also has done awesome on the bike. I heard James insinuate in that Matthes Podcast that the bike may have something to do with why he hasn't finished a 450 series. Lets look at that. The only reason RV missed any SX races in 09 was due to some kind of illness not the bike and he won 2 main events in his rookie season. In outdoors he pretty much only raced one round and went 1-1.. His knee injury wasn't the bike either. He re-aggravated an old injury he had been putting off fixing since his 80cc days. Then in SX 2010 other than a couple mistakes that didn't look like bike issues to me he almost (and should of) won the title. Winning more races than anyone else. I just don't see how it's the bike as much as it is Chads head and where it's at right now.

Who knows I could be totally wrong and the bikes a POS but I seriously doubt it. That said I hope CR doesn't retire but if he does it's totally understandable and deserved. He had a great career and will go in the books as one of the best.
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Crush 7/21/2010 11:39pm
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I remember Stewie said some unsavory things about trying to get that bike to turn...

But you've also got to remember IF it is bike, there are riding styles and the way the rider works with a bike to consider...

Reedy looked best on the Zook and on his 2 strokes... He's that sort of rider..

All conjecture tho... It could be that his neck injury is more serious than anyone knows!
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PD441 7/21/2010 11:42pm
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jeffro503 wrote:
I really hope it isn't retirement! I like the kawi's....but if Chad aint Gellin' on them.....then he needs to hop back on a Suzuki or Yamaha......or...
I really hope it isn't retirement!

I like the kawi's....but if Chad aint Gellin' on them.....then he needs to hop back on a Suzuki or Yamaha......or a God Damn Honda as far as that goes.

Look how fast and smooth that S.O.B. was these last few years on those bikes. I hate to say it.....but that Kawi is ruining him and his confidence!
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This is the reason I would never hire a proven winner late in their career. You can gain nothing for the bike you are trying to...
This is the reason I would never hire a proven winner late in their career. You can gain nothing for the bike you are trying to promote by hiring a guy that has been a winner late into his career. If he wins on the bike it doesn't help you because he was winning on the other bike he was on to but if he loses a majority of people will blame the bike. Either way it's really a lose lose situation unless the guy is someone like Windham.

What's funny is before Chad got on the Kawasaki I can't remember hearing any real complaints about the factory Kawi 450. I keep hearing you have to be a hang it out type rider to do well on that bike but Timmy was very solid on the bike without being a hang it out rider . He nearly won the title in 07 and performed very well on it up til his injuries the last year. In fact for Timmy's age and all he was having a career 3rd wind on that bike. James also did decent (decent is a understatement obviously Smile) on that bike. Winning a SX title(nearly winning 2) and a nice little undefeated outdoor series as well. RV also has done awesome on the bike. I heard James insinuate in that Matthes Podcast that the bike may have something to do with why he hasn't finished a 450 series. Lets look at that. The only reason RV missed any SX races in 09 was due to some kind of illness not the bike and he won 2 main events in his rookie season. In outdoors he pretty much only raced one round and went 1-1.. His knee injury wasn't the bike either. He re-aggravated an old injury he had been putting off fixing since his 80cc days. Then in SX 2010 other than a couple mistakes that didn't look like bike issues to me he almost (and should of) won the title. Winning more races than anyone else. I just don't see how it's the bike as much as it is Chads head and where it's at right now.

Who knows I could be totally wrong and the bikes a POS but I seriously doubt it. That said I hope CR doesn't retire but if he does it's totally understandable and deserved. He had a great career and will go in the books as one of the best.
I guess a month later it doesn't sound so "asinine" that Chad might be considering moving on, huh? You bitched at me when I suggested it might be time for Reed to hang it up if his heart is no longer in it and here you suggest he shouldn't have been hired in the first place. Nice philosophy.
DanDunes818 7/21/2010 11:50pm
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jeffro503 wrote:
I really hope it isn't retirement! I like the kawi's....but if Chad aint Gellin' on them.....then he needs to hop back on a Suzuki or Yamaha......or...
I really hope it isn't retirement!

I like the kawi's....but if Chad aint Gellin' on them.....then he needs to hop back on a Suzuki or Yamaha......or a God Damn Honda as far as that goes.

Look how fast and smooth that S.O.B. was these last few years on those bikes. I hate to say it.....but that Kawi is ruining him and his confidence!
DanDunes818 wrote:
This is the reason I would never hire a proven winner late in their career. You can gain nothing for the bike you are trying to...
This is the reason I would never hire a proven winner late in their career. You can gain nothing for the bike you are trying to promote by hiring a guy that has been a winner late into his career. If he wins on the bike it doesn't help you because he was winning on the other bike he was on to but if he loses a majority of people will blame the bike. Either way it's really a lose lose situation unless the guy is someone like Windham.

What's funny is before Chad got on the Kawasaki I can't remember hearing any real complaints about the factory Kawi 450. I keep hearing you have to be a hang it out type rider to do well on that bike but Timmy was very solid on the bike without being a hang it out rider . He nearly won the title in 07 and performed very well on it up til his injuries the last year. In fact for Timmy's age and all he was having a career 3rd wind on that bike. James also did decent (decent is a understatement obviously Smile) on that bike. Winning a SX title(nearly winning 2) and a nice little undefeated outdoor series as well. RV also has done awesome on the bike. I heard James insinuate in that Matthes Podcast that the bike may have something to do with why he hasn't finished a 450 series. Lets look at that. The only reason RV missed any SX races in 09 was due to some kind of illness not the bike and he won 2 main events in his rookie season. In outdoors he pretty much only raced one round and went 1-1.. His knee injury wasn't the bike either. He re-aggravated an old injury he had been putting off fixing since his 80cc days. Then in SX 2010 other than a couple mistakes that didn't look like bike issues to me he almost (and should of) won the title. Winning more races than anyone else. I just don't see how it's the bike as much as it is Chads head and where it's at right now.

Who knows I could be totally wrong and the bikes a POS but I seriously doubt it. That said I hope CR doesn't retire but if he does it's totally understandable and deserved. He had a great career and will go in the books as one of the best.
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I guess a month later it doesn't sound so "asinine" that Chad might be considering moving on, huh? You bitched at me when I suggested it...
I guess a month later it doesn't sound so "asinine" that Chad might be considering moving on, huh? You bitched at me when I suggested it might be time for Reed to hang it up if his heart is no longer in it and here you suggest he shouldn't have been hired in the first place. Nice philosophy.
I'm not saying he shouldn't of been hired because he was done before he went there. I'm just saying that a factory team is in a lose lose situation when they hire a proven winner to ride their bikes late in their careers. How the hell do you find a way to twist something that has nothing to do with what we talked about months before.

Kind of a stretch PD...
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It would be sad to see but totally understandable.

He's won just about everything there is to win. He made the past decade of racing far more interesting than it otherwise would have been - without Reed, RC and JS would have had virtually nil competition.

Some say he only won when either RC or JS were injured/crashed - I say that a guy as fast AND consistent as Reed is going to win titles no matter who he is up against. I think in '03 he was a better SX racer than RC, but made a few rookie mistakes. And despite being beaten regularly by those guys, he never backed down or gave up.

His SX record speaks for itself but his motocross skills were under-rated by many. Not many can say they took moto wins off RC in his prime. In '04 when Ricky was laying waste to everybody, Reed was the only guy to keep him in sight - even Windham was a distant third. And those who can claim a moto win at the MXdN make a small group indeed.

He was much maligned as a whinger, crier and many other things. Yet the one thing he always showed was that he hated to lose and never lost his belief that he could beat anyone. And that's something that you rarely see in many riders these days (at least not publicly).

Yet what I admire most is the way he did it - packed his bags with his girlfriend at age 18, and left his home and country to follow his dreams.

As many have stated, Reed races for titles, and that's why I don't believe he will ride around as a top 5 guy if he is only an outside chance at a title.

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