Ken Roczen is Taking The Summer Off

Hotwhls wrote:

You really think another couple months off is going to magically help him out. He has had tons of time off this year. I remember him...

You really think another couple months off is going to magically help him out. He has had tons of time off this year. I remember him saying “we finally got this illness figured out”. Well it doesn’t seem like you do. Seem to be more excuses. He had problems last year with antibiotics then won a couple outdoor overalls. Hasn’t had an injury since and has had a bunch off time off this year and still isn’t ready to go. Too many guys give him a pass for whatever reason. Doesn’t seem like he has the motivation to want it. Can’t go from winning overalls to not riding a year later with no injuries in between. I think he came into Salt Lake underprepared and got whipped. Now another illness. His arm injury was 4 years ago either he is back or he will never be from that.

str8line wrote:

So much wrong in this post I don't even know where to begin. You act like Roczen owes you something.

canciaro wrote:

This forum has gone to complete trash, no wonder you Americans are leading the world is Corona cases. Glad i live in Canada and dont need...

This forum has gone to complete trash, no wonder you Americans are leading the world is Corona cases. Glad i live in Canada and dont need to deal with the level of stupidity that exists in here anymore.

Hotwhls wrote:

You really think another couple months off is going to magically help him out. He has had tons of time off this year. I remember him...

You really think another couple months off is going to magically help him out. He has had tons of time off this year. I remember him saying “we finally got this illness figured out”. Well it doesn’t seem like you do. Seem to be more excuses. He had problems last year with antibiotics then won a couple outdoor overalls. Hasn’t had an injury since and has had a bunch off time off this year and still isn’t ready to go. Too many guys give him a pass for whatever reason. Doesn’t seem like he has the motivation to want it. Can’t go from winning overalls to not riding a year later with no injuries in between. I think he came into Salt Lake underprepared and got whipped. Now another illness. His arm injury was 4 years ago either he is back or he will never be from that.

str8line wrote:

So much wrong in this post I don't even know where to begin. You act like Roczen owes you something.

Hallzilla wrote:

..... and you pushed your body to the physical extreme every day training as hard as Kroc did following your injury, to get back to one...

..... and you pushed your body to the physical extreme every day training as hard as Kroc did following your injury, to get back to one of the best in the world right? And then you stuck your other arm inside the spinning wheel of a 450 in a supercross race right ? And then you faught and pushed your body to the physical extreme again day after day fighting for a championship right ?
I can see the similarities.

bvm111 wrote:

I expected this response. the answer to this is yes, my chosen career over the past nearly thirty years required me to be ready as quickly...

I expected this response.
the answer to this is yes, my chosen career over the past nearly thirty years required me to be ready as quickly as possible to insert myself into extreme areas of the globe, surviving under sustained direct fire, long foot movements to contact with the addition of extreme lack of sleep and proper nutrition under austere conditions in all environments. In addition I have been a competitive athlete most of my life and have had the opportunity to train with some of the best olympic level trainers and nutritional scientist to assist in preparation for our missions. just because I don’t get paid to ride a dirt bike doesn’t mean I or anyone else on here hasnt had similar life experiences or pushed our body to extremes like Kenny has.

JBlain619 wrote:

BVM111 thank you for your service and sacrifices you have made for me and our country! Salute brother!!!

soggy wrote:

How many surgeries? He had fucking 11 on one arm in the matter of a couple months. Not to mention the other arm. Everyone's body is...

How many surgeries? He had fucking 11 on one arm in the matter of a couple months. Not to mention the other arm. Everyone's body is different. Maybe his immune system issues are a deeper seeded problem and you'd all feel like dick bags for hating on this dude if that turned out to be the case. Stop comparing yourself with him and have a little empathy.

bvm111 wrote:

How did you get hate from my question? I am a fan and as stated before I hope he heals from whatever he is ailing from...

How did you get hate from my question? I am a fan and as stated before I hope he heals from whatever he is ailing from... that’s hate in your view, that’s a strange response?

I can sympathize with what he has gone through and I do as I have been through something similar in my lifetime by destroying the same arm as he has... I even broke my right hand requiring surgery similar to his in 2001.

Thankfully I have not had an immunity issue like he seems to have, All I was asking was why is everyone so sure?

soggy wrote:

Because Kenny has said his immune system isn't what it was pre injury. That's how I'm sure.

avidchimp wrote:

Man, some of you guys are so butt hurt over this. Who gives a flying fuck if he wants to stay home and rest/be around for...

Man, some of you guys are so butt hurt over this. Who gives a flying fuck if he wants to stay home and rest/be around for the birth of his first child. He doesn't owe anyone an explanation outside of his family and Honda. He isn't taking a salary during his time off, so it's not like he is ripping anyone off.

Honda could honestly give two shits about the outdoors right now. They have Chase and Christian to do their bidding for the series, and Brayton, who has been riding/training in Iowa, if this go sideways for them. Not a chance in hell they were getting the title this year without a healthy Kenny anyways.

2021 with a healthy Ken and debuting a new bike is their priority.

Flame on....

avidchimp wrote:

Man, some of you guys are so butt hurt over this. Who gives a flying fuck if he wants to stay home and rest/be around for...

Man, some of you guys are so butt hurt over this. Who gives a flying fuck if he wants to stay home and rest/be around for the birth of his first child. He doesn't owe anyone an explanation outside of his family and Honda. He isn't taking a salary during his time off, so it's not like he is ripping anyone off.

Honda could honestly give two shits about the outdoors right now. They have Chase and Christian to do their bidding for the series, and Brayton, who has been riding/training in Iowa, if this go sideways for them. Not a chance in hell they were getting the title this year without a healthy Kenny anyways.

2021 with a healthy Ken and debuting a new bike is their priority.

Flame on....

Elbows wrote:

It was stated earlier that he gets paid whether he rides or not.

peelout wrote:

lot of shit talkers in here bro

if idiots could fly this place would be an airport

dirtworldmx wrote:

He wasn't gonna be a threat outdoors anyway. Better to sit out and pretend he could have won it...than to ride around in 6th and make...

He wasn't gonna be a threat outdoors anyway. Better to sit out and pretend he could have won it...than to ride around in 6th and make ridiculous excuses each week to save his ego.

canciaro wrote:

This forum has gone to complete trash, no wonder you Americans are leading the world is Corona cases. Glad i live in Canada and dont need...

This forum has gone to complete trash, no wonder you Americans are leading the world is Corona cases. Glad i live in Canada and dont need to deal with the level of stupidity that exists in here anymore.

avidchimp wrote:

Man, some of you guys are so butt hurt over this. Who gives a flying fuck if he wants to stay home and rest/be around for...

Man, some of you guys are so butt hurt over this. Who gives a flying fuck if he wants to stay home and rest/be around for the birth of his first child. He doesn't owe anyone an explanation outside of his family and Honda. He isn't taking a salary during his time off, so it's not like he is ripping anyone off.

Honda could honestly give two shits about the outdoors right now. They have Chase and Christian to do their bidding for the series, and Brayton, who has been riding/training in Iowa, if this go sideways for them. Not a chance in hell they were getting the title this year without a healthy Kenny anyways.

2021 with a healthy Ken and debuting a new bike is their priority.

Flame on....

Elbows wrote:

It was stated earlier that he gets paid whether he rides or not.

avidchimp wrote:

And I also know for a fact that he isn't taking his salary while sitting out the Nationals. Try again, Homie.

Elbows wrote:

I was just stating what had been said. I guess I was assuming he would get paid since he had his agent negotiate that in to...

I was just stating what had been said. I guess I was assuming he would get paid since he had his agent negotiate that in to his contract. If he’s not taking a salary that’s awesome of him and I totally respect that. I’m still a fan whether he’s rides or not. None of us have walked in his shoes

canciaro wrote:

This forum has gone to complete trash, no wonder you Americans are leading the world is Corona cases. Glad i live in Canada and dont need...

This forum has gone to complete trash, no wonder you Americans are leading the world is Corona cases. Glad i live in Canada and dont need to deal with the level of stupidity that exists in here anymore.

avidchimp wrote:

And I also know for a fact that he isn't taking his salary while sitting out the Nationals. Try again, Homie.

FuzzyLogic wrote:

How do you know this [i]for a fact[/i]? I would guess that very small circle of 5-6 people on earth know this...and you're one of them...

How do you know this for a fact? I would guess that very small circle of 5-6 people on earth know this...and you're one of them? If so, I'd expect you can answer a lot of other questions surrounding the whole thing.

peelout wrote:

lot of shit talkers in here bro

if idiots could fly this place would be an airport

FastEddy wrote:

The same type of folks that wrote RC off in 1999 when he took time off lol.

H4L wrote:

Do you mean 2004 SX ? I don't remember him taking anytime off in 99 as his moto career had just gotten started in 97 I...

Do you mean 2004 SX ? I don't remember him taking anytime off in 99 as his moto career had just gotten started in 97 I believe.