Reed outdoor predictions

motoarmageddon
Edited Date/Time 5/11/2014 1:04pm
Chad's going to be winning races and maybe the championship.. He's fresh, not burned out after the SX series, and he is comfy on the KX450F. He's been real quiet lately, makes you think he is getting focused.
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xc200 5/10/2014 11:40am
5/10/2014 11:40am
I don't think your too far off. I think he will be up there in the hunt I'm just not quite sure he has the sheer speed. I'm thinking top 4 in points at years end
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Harry_Gray 5/10/2014 11:44am
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Agree w/ xc200 to a certain extent; think he'll definitely finish in the top 3 and if certain things fall into place, could pull the outdoor title this year. IMO he is that good this year...
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rcm406 5/10/2014 11:51am
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He was good before the crash at SD. Those were some serious injuries, we'll see at GH if he can get over that crash, both mentally and physically. I hope he can!
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mirramaxx 5/10/2014 11:53am
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After charging threw the pack to take the win in Supercross, Reed is still dangerous . If he shows up with his mind and heart ready to race outdoors like back in 2009 he could be a title contender. I hope he does well !

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hartebreak 5/10/2014 11:54am
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Im guessing Reed will be a super consistant 4-6 guy. He isn't going to beat Dungey, Stew, Barcia, Canard on a regular basis, but he isn't going to blow it and finish 18th either. I see a few podiums, maybe 1 or 2 race wins. He will finish 4th in the points.

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xc200 5/10/2014 11:57am
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I believe in this stacked field that he will have some very good rides and some mediocre ones too., will that be enough to take the title? Only time will tell. I believe dungey will be top 4 every single weekend and Stewart will be more like reed. Its all about damage control and we all know dungey is great at that
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watson 5/10/2014 12:28pm
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I've learned not to Discount him.
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Fat Fingers 5/10/2014 12:55pm
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Reed is a confidence rider who is probably not in race shape. See him hanging around the top 5 until round 4. JS7 the man to beat.
rocketsocks26 5/10/2014 1:10pm
5/10/2014 1:10pm
Js7 is gna be really tough.you gotta believe that his confidence is sky high. And also , i dont think he looks at dungey as someone on his level. But agree that dungeys consistency will be the toughest competitor of the series. I think roczen is gna have a few wins, n reed will come threw if he starts off top 5 in the series. If he is 10 to 15 i see him as no threat. We ll c. Everyone of these guys are capeable of winning, we have a great series on its way!!!!
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burnside 5/10/2014 1:11pm
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Bar this injury, with the form we saw early in SX Id say he is clearly a serious threat for the title.

From what I gather, it sounds like he is going to be cutting it fine just being ready for Glen Helen though. Real question for me is if he's not 100% at round one, can he race himself into shape without losing too many points and whilst building momentum and confidence.
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BobbyM 5/10/2014 1:22pm
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motoarmageddon wrote:
Chad's going to be winning races and maybe the championship.. He's fresh, not burned out after the SX series, and he is comfy on the KX450F...
Chad's going to be winning races and maybe the championship.. He's fresh, not burned out after the SX series, and he is comfy on the KX450F. He's been real quiet lately, makes you think he is getting focused.
Real quiet? Dude's been in triage for 2 months, but yea reed may just kick some fucking ass before its all over.
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Mikkis 5/10/2014 1:35pm
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From Racer X:
"Ping: The goal is always to roll to the line at the first round 100 percent ready to go. In motocross, that doesn’t always happen. Chad Reed posted a video of him riding this week and commented about how bad his hands were going to be. Certainly Chad will be digging himself out of a hole right from the start as the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship launches in fifteen days. Even if his cardiovascular fitness is okay, there is no replacing seat time on the bike to build strength in your hands, arms, legs, back, and pretty much everything else. Not to mention his shoulder will still be somewhat weak and more susceptible to injury if he falls on it."

I don't believe that he gets top 3 at GH, or next 2 rounds. He's been bike only 2-3 weeks? And everyone else has 17 rounds of sx behind, still it's better than sitting in couch 2 months
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mrquick 5/10/2014 2:53pm
5/10/2014 2:53pm
The Nationals will be won in the first three races...Reed wont be up to speed till around the 4th race.
ButteryWaffles 5/10/2014 3:04pm
5/10/2014 3:04pm
I wouldn't bet against him for some race wins. I'd love to see him and Stew take it to the young guns.
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davistld01 5/10/2014 3:06pm
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Fat Fingers wrote:
Reed is a confidence rider who is probably not in race shape. See him hanging around the top 5 until round 4. JS7 the man to...
Reed is a confidence rider who is probably not in race shape. See him hanging around the top 5 until round 4. JS7 the man to beat.
I agree. Reed will be racing himself back into shape, pure and simple. But...I totally see him coming on like gangbusters in the last half of the season, and will have a good chance at a podium then. I sure don't see him winning the championship. Top-3, yep...da winnah, no.

IF James can keep his focus, and keep the rubber down, there is no doubt he can win it. He has before...has done 24-0 before...and has also crashed out by the third round. Which James Stewart will roll up to the gate at Glen Helen this year?
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FCTRY 5/10/2014 3:27pm
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I predict that he will be at the races, and sometimes he will do well, and other times not as well. It's possible he will get hurt, but maybe he won't. There will be other riders there too, who will have varying degrees of success. Stamp it.

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fullysicmate 5/10/2014 3:41pm
5/10/2014 3:41pm
FCTRY wrote:
I predict that he will be at the races, and sometimes he will do well, and other times not as well. It's possible he will get...
I predict that he will be at the races, and sometimes he will do well, and other times not as well. It's possible he will get hurt, but maybe he won't. There will be other riders there too, who will have varying degrees of success. Stamp it.
Bold prediction there, haha
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JM485 5/10/2014 3:42pm
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I predict he will be faster in the second motos when the track has dried out a bit, but will still be quick in the first ones as well. Championship, i dont know about that just because he may not be 100% at the beginning, but he will definately be going for wins no doubt. Have we not yet learned to NEVER count him out?
Track and Trail 5/10/2014 4:15pm
5/10/2014 4:15pm
I predict second to Dungey for the title. I'd like it most if Stewart won the thing but that is pretty unlikely imo.
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JACK_Schit 5/10/2014 5:12pm
5/10/2014 5:12pm
The first few races are gonna be brutal for him. His palms are gonna take a beating. Chad has some high level Mojo, he's gonna bring some excitement to the series.

Haha....Dave Osterman is gonna age 5 + years by the end of the summer.
motov8tedcre8tor 5/10/2014 6:47pm
5/10/2014 6:47pm
He should realistically shoot for top ten finishes and not push himself because he's coming back from some serious injuries and surgeries and there's no way he can be close to 100%. No way he's a top five rider for at least the first 4-5 races. I would think he will get stronger as the season goes on just from putting in laps and healing up.
TripleFive 5/10/2014 6:54pm
5/10/2014 6:54pm
His highest finish last year was 8th. Only finished in the top ten in two motos.
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hvaughn88 5/10/2014 6:54pm
5/10/2014 6:54pm
My head is telling me he will be a tick off the top guys. But my heart keeps asking me, "have you ever looked a shark in the eye?" Haha. One things for sure, I won't ever say he's not capable of winning
MotocrossMatrix_Mx 5/10/2014 11:18pm
5/10/2014 11:18pm
Yeah I would say the same. Its going to be fast outdoors this year. I would not be shocked to see him upfront but at the same time I would not be shocked to see him 6th either. It would be good if he was able to battle for wins.
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kevin204 5/11/2014 12:45am
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Track and Trail wrote:
I predict second to Dungey for the title. I'd like it most if Stewart won the thing but that is pretty unlikely imo.
I agree, 2nd to Dunge.
Underground 5/11/2014 12:48am
5/11/2014 12:48am
watson wrote:
I've learned not to Discount him.
Yeah he doesn't tire easily when in form. The guy is a fox and will shift anyone off the track in his way two two win.

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