Rumors of Roczen to Suzuki

Black Diesel Bomber wrote:

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way...

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way championships are crowned with crashers now being rewarded instead of penalized. A rider who makes a mistake aka crashes should be penalized with losing time/energy instead of being rewarded with a get-out-of-jail-free button on the bars. All previous SX and MX championships were won by those who made the least amount of mistakes. Not so much anymore. Consistency is not as important thanks to E start. Crashers can push the button and get going again immediately, something that was never possible before. Tons of championships would have gone different ways had there been pussy buttons in moto since day one. Guys like Stewart would have more championships and guys like Dungey would have less because his competitors wouldn't have lost time with the E start.

See F1 and MotoGP. You make a mistake, you are out. Similar to what moto used to be we had kickstart as an option, which requires energy and heart rate increase to get going again. A mistake often costed riders a half or full lap, not anymore. I love my pussy buttons, but keep them out of professional racing where mistakes should cost them time.

Black Diesel Bomber wrote:

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way...

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way championships are crowned with crashers now being rewarded instead of penalized. A rider who makes a mistake aka crashes should be penalized with losing time/energy instead of being rewarded with a get-out-of-jail-free button on the bars. All previous SX and MX championships were won by those who made the least amount of mistakes. Not so much anymore. Consistency is not as important thanks to E start. Crashers can push the button and get going again immediately, something that was never possible before. Tons of championships would have gone different ways had there been pussy buttons in moto since day one. Guys like Stewart would have more championships and guys like Dungey would have less because his competitors wouldn't have lost time with the E start.

See F1 and MotoGP. You make a mistake, you are out. Similar to what moto used to be we had kickstart as an option, which requires energy and heart rate increase to get going again. A mistake often costed riders a half or full lap, not anymore. I love my pussy buttons, but keep them out of professional racing where mistakes should cost them time.

soggy wrote:

Your an idiot if you don’t think crashing is not penalty enough. And the field is pretty even with everyone having e start

BobPA wrote:

I merely copied his comment because it was so ridiculous as well... Maybe study some context chief. I haven't been passed by a Suzuki in a...

I merely copied his comment because it was so ridiculous as well... Maybe study some context chief.

I haven't been passed by a Suzuki in a decade, I won't allow it.

BobPA wrote:

I merely copied his comment because it was so ridiculous as well... Maybe study some context chief. I haven't been passed by a Suzuki in a...

I merely copied his comment because it was so ridiculous as well... Maybe study some context chief.

I haven't been passed by a Suzuki in a decade, I won't allow it.

seth505 wrote:

So you ride in the sandpits, alone?

seth505 wrote:

So you ride in the sandpits, alone?

Black Diesel Bomber wrote:

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way...

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way championships are crowned with crashers now being rewarded instead of penalized. A rider who makes a mistake aka crashes should be penalized with losing time/energy instead of being rewarded with a get-out-of-jail-free button on the bars. All previous SX and MX championships were won by those who made the least amount of mistakes. Not so much anymore. Consistency is not as important thanks to E start. Crashers can push the button and get going again immediately, something that was never possible before. Tons of championships would have gone different ways had there been pussy buttons in moto since day one. Guys like Stewart would have more championships and guys like Dungey would have less because his competitors wouldn't have lost time with the E start.

See F1 and MotoGP. You make a mistake, you are out. Similar to what moto used to be we had kickstart as an option, which requires energy and heart rate increase to get going again. A mistake often costed riders a half or full lap, not anymore. I love my pussy buttons, but keep them out of professional racing where mistakes should cost them time.

Sandusky26 wrote:

Snowmobile's with roostbuckets on brokeback mountain.

seth505 wrote:

So you ride in the sandpits, alone?

BobPA wrote:

Objection, relevance?

Sandusky26 wrote:

Snowmobile's with roostbuckets on brokeback mountain.

BobPA wrote:

2 out of 2 and a DNS.... Nice showing chief

Sandusky26 wrote:

Your profile pic says it all.

Sandusky26 wrote:

There isn't any sandpits in the shitty state of PA.

Sandusky26 wrote:

There isn't any sandpits in the shitty state of PA.

BobPA wrote:

False

Spoonguy wrote:

I think the big thing for a lot of us is not necessarily the lack of development of the scooter, it's Suzuki not giving a shit...

I think the big thing for a lot of us is not necessarily the lack of development of the scooter, it's Suzuki not giving a shit about the sport anymore. Where that company is now has a lot to do with riders buying shit tons of TMs, RMs, PEs, and GSXRs. Where the company is now has a lot to do with people seeing DeCoster, Barnett, Howerton, Barry Sheene, Mladin etc. showing what Suzuki was capable of competing like and what a person was capable of doing on a Suzuki. Those days set examples that represented the entire brand. That bikes are not profitable for the company to invest in I can understand, I would be certain CRFs are small potatoes to Honda as well. But legacy, tradition, brand image, and brand awareness mean tons too. Corvettes and Mustangs aren't the big money makers pickups and SUVs are for Ford and Chevy either. I do things in my own business that are not huge money makers but are good for my brand's image. Suzuki is not projecting an image of championships anymore. They are projecting an image of quitting, half-hearted attempts, and not giving a shit about their own heritage or buyers loyal to the brand. That people still ride them and enjoy them, great! Genuinely awesome. But Suzuki makes no secret that they care little about making a competitive, up to date, or improved product worthy of their past successes.

Sandusky26 wrote:

Your profile pic says it all.

BobPA wrote:

Thanks for reminding me, I wanted to go back to my original. Try not to smash anymore buckets in another temper tantrum. I'm here to talk...

Thanks for reminding me, I wanted to go back to my original.

Try not to smash anymore buckets in another temper tantrum. I'm here to talk if you need me

Spoonguy wrote:

I think the big thing for a lot of us is not necessarily the lack of development of the scooter, it's Suzuki not giving a shit...

I think the big thing for a lot of us is not necessarily the lack of development of the scooter, it's Suzuki not giving a shit about the sport anymore. Where that company is now has a lot to do with riders buying shit tons of TMs, RMs, PEs, and GSXRs. Where the company is now has a lot to do with people seeing DeCoster, Barnett, Howerton, Barry Sheene, Mladin etc. showing what Suzuki was capable of competing like and what a person was capable of doing on a Suzuki. Those days set examples that represented the entire brand. That bikes are not profitable for the company to invest in I can understand, I would be certain CRFs are small potatoes to Honda as well. But legacy, tradition, brand image, and brand awareness mean tons too. Corvettes and Mustangs aren't the big money makers pickups and SUVs are for Ford and Chevy either. I do things in my own business that are not huge money makers but are good for my brand's image. Suzuki is not projecting an image of championships anymore. They are projecting an image of quitting, half-hearted attempts, and not giving a shit about their own heritage or buyers loyal to the brand. That people still ride them and enjoy them, great! Genuinely awesome. But Suzuki makes no secret that they care little about making a competitive, up to date, or improved product worthy of their past successes.

Sandusky26 wrote:

There isn't any sandpits in the shitty state of PA.

BobPA wrote:

False

seth505 wrote:

I will add that PA holds the record for how many dead animals (mostly deer) I've seen on a states highways.

BobPA wrote:

False

seth505 wrote:

I will add that PA holds the record for how many dead animals (mostly deer) I've seen on a states highways.

Sandusky26 wrote:

You would try suicide if you lived near Bob.

Sandusky26 wrote:

I would choose one that isn't stolen and try looking above the front fender.

Sandusky26 wrote:

I would choose one that isn't stolen and try looking above the front fender.

BobPA wrote:

I guess I could say the same for your previous profile pic? Nice try though [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/11/09/576136/s1200_FB_IMG_1668029729892.jpg[/img]

I guess I could say the same for your previous profile pic? Nice try though

Sandusky26 wrote:

Lol Bob. If you had any skills you might have paid for that picture.

That's a badass picture.

Sandusky26 wrote:

Lol Bob. If you had any skills you might have paid for that picture.

That's a badass picture.

BobPA wrote:

In this economy? I'll take all the freebies I can get.

seth505 wrote:

Back when I was a nobody doing pro mtb races I slept in my van going to races in PA. If it had been more than...

Back when I was a nobody doing pro mtb races I slept in my van going to races in PA. If it had been more than one night at a time I would have offed myself.

Sandusky26 wrote:

We're going to meet up and fight and whoever wins can be right.

Black Diesel Bomber wrote:

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way...

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way championships are crowned with crashers now being rewarded instead of penalized. A rider who makes a mistake aka crashes should be penalized with losing time/energy instead of being rewarded with a get-out-of-jail-free button on the bars. All previous SX and MX championships were won by those who made the least amount of mistakes. Not so much anymore. Consistency is not as important thanks to E start. Crashers can push the button and get going again immediately, something that was never possible before. Tons of championships would have gone different ways had there been pussy buttons in moto since day one. Guys like Stewart would have more championships and guys like Dungey would have less because his competitors wouldn't have lost time with the E start.

See F1 and MotoGP. You make a mistake, you are out. Similar to what moto used to be we had kickstart as an option, which requires energy and heart rate increase to get going again. A mistake often costed riders a half or full lap, not anymore. I love my pussy buttons, but keep them out of professional racing where mistakes should cost them time.

Black Diesel Bomber wrote:

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way...

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way championships are crowned with crashers now being rewarded instead of penalized. A rider who makes a mistake aka crashes should be penalized with losing time/energy instead of being rewarded with a get-out-of-jail-free button on the bars. All previous SX and MX championships were won by those who made the least amount of mistakes. Not so much anymore. Consistency is not as important thanks to E start. Crashers can push the button and get going again immediately, something that was never possible before. Tons of championships would have gone different ways had there been pussy buttons in moto since day one. Guys like Stewart would have more championships and guys like Dungey would have less because his competitors wouldn't have lost time with the E start.

See F1 and MotoGP. You make a mistake, you are out. Similar to what moto used to be we had kickstart as an option, which requires energy and heart rate increase to get going again. A mistake often costed riders a half or full lap, not anymore. I love my pussy buttons, but keep them out of professional racing where mistakes should cost them time.

BobPA wrote:

So a small tip over in a corner, or stalling it in a radiator deep rut should cost you a championship? MotoGP and F1 do not...

So a small tip over in a corner, or stalling it in a radiator deep rut should cost you a championship?

MotoGP and F1 do not exactly have the tip over/small mistake factor that MX does.... This has to be a troll post, you cannot be that silly

Black Diesel Bomber wrote:

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way...

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way championships are crowned with crashers now being rewarded instead of penalized. A rider who makes a mistake aka crashes should be penalized with losing time/energy instead of being rewarded with a get-out-of-jail-free button on the bars. All previous SX and MX championships were won by those who made the least amount of mistakes. Not so much anymore. Consistency is not as important thanks to E start. Crashers can push the button and get going again immediately, something that was never possible before. Tons of championships would have gone different ways had there been pussy buttons in moto since day one. Guys like Stewart would have more championships and guys like Dungey would have less because his competitors wouldn't have lost time with the E start.

See F1 and MotoGP. You make a mistake, you are out. Similar to what moto used to be we had kickstart as an option, which requires energy and heart rate increase to get going again. A mistake often costed riders a half or full lap, not anymore. I love my pussy buttons, but keep them out of professional racing where mistakes should cost them time.

Bruce372 wrote:

Having trouble finding the pussy button again? Feed bad for your Mrs!

Sandusky26 wrote:

We're going to meet up and fight and whoever wins can be right.

BobPA wrote:

Sounds like a good time to me

Black Diesel Bomber wrote:

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way...

Been saying it for years, the E start (pussy button) should be banned from all professional SX and MX racing. E start has changed the way championships are crowned with crashers now being rewarded instead of penalized. A rider who makes a mistake aka crashes should be penalized with losing time/energy instead of being rewarded with a get-out-of-jail-free button on the bars. All previous SX and MX championships were won by those who made the least amount of mistakes. Not so much anymore. Consistency is not as important thanks to E start. Crashers can push the button and get going again immediately, something that was never possible before. Tons of championships would have gone different ways had there been pussy buttons in moto since day one. Guys like Stewart would have more championships and guys like Dungey would have less because his competitors wouldn't have lost time with the E start.

See F1 and MotoGP. You make a mistake, you are out. Similar to what moto used to be we had kickstart as an option, which requires energy and heart rate increase to get going again. A mistake often costed riders a half or full lap, not anymore. I love my pussy buttons, but keep them out of professional racing where mistakes should cost them time.

BobPA wrote:

So a small tip over in a corner, or stalling it in a radiator deep rut should cost you a championship? MotoGP and F1 do not...

So a small tip over in a corner, or stalling it in a radiator deep rut should cost you a championship?

MotoGP and F1 do not exactly have the tip over/small mistake factor that MX does.... This has to be a troll post, you cannot be that silly

Black Diesel Bomber wrote:

A small tip over is a mistake and mistakes have factored in on points and championships since the birth of racing. Of course it should have...

A small tip over is a mistake and mistakes have factored in on points and championships since the birth of racing. Of course it should have an impact to possibly cost you a championship. Whether it be a small mistake or a large one, it should definitely have an impact on the final finishing position just as it was before has before E start. You are wanting to give the best riders in the world mulligans, and that's what E start is doing.

MotoGP and F1 do have the same tip over factor....like making a small mistake and ending in the gravel. If they had pussy buttons they could get restarted and work their way back into the championship hunt. And then championships would be reshaped and hundreds of millions of dollars would be re-routed as a result of given them a free pass from mistakes.