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Like comparing full contact football to flag football. Lame.
Half of the spirit of mx is the 'machine ', and the wrench wizards that push that aspect of it. It will be like the attack of the electric weed wackers.
There are other bigger climate challenges (third world countries ), leave dirt bikes alone.
Noise? Mufflers on 4 stroked and two strokes could handle that.
I’ve realised (duh) that the whole issue with losing tracks is noise.
It’s not erosion, it’s not injuries or any of that. If people aren’t bothered by noise you can ride so many areas. Hell, they don’t even know you’re there. Braap and farts aren’t music to most people’s ears.
Bring em on.
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Most MX tracks are on land already cleared. There was a track near me that was used for 50 years and 5 years after no use you can’t tell it was ever there. Encroachment of housing and noise complaints closed it.
4 strokes are the equivalent of a pack of Harleys riding up and down your street. It is just aggravates people.
Especially floating the valves on the rev limiter.
Also, Crotch rockets are loud as hell, but far less annoying than a noisy harley. Rarely do people complain about crotch rockets, but harleys piss people off.
Imo The Bikes are now too fast any way so they could fix 2 problems at once just by Reducing the decibel requirements.
I think a 450 with Toyota Corolla muffler would still have more power than i need
Also, some bodywork, like street bikes would help, and provide more advertising potential.
I like watching World Cup Downhill MTB and no engine noise there. Just a lot of cowbells and horns lol.
It’s about the athleticism and skills, and you’ll still get that in MX.
Pit Row
Kids are the future of the sport.. if more kids can ride quiet bikes in their backyard, more people ride, our sport expands..
I grew up with a yard big enough to ride but never could because my neighbours complained every time I took my KX60 for a quick spin. My brother lost interest in the hour long drive to the track and eventually lost interest in dirt bikes in favour of street bikes..
E-bikes are good for the progression of our sport!
This is exactly it for me. I've read/seen the headaches from the KTM 50s and as a Dad of 2 toddler boys on PWs currently, I want absolutely zero part of that shit show.
Just tell me where the fvck these bikes are already!
Beer drinking fans going nuts. Wisecracks going both ways.
I was at a CX National last weekend and the race changed leaders every lap between 5 guys.
Fantastic to watch. Crowds are huge and races usually in the city area. Can you imagine a WC track set up in the parklands? I know, I’m dreaming.
Some of you complaining about wrenching on the bikes, I don't get it. That's what makes it a family sport. A family team effort. That's what our sport is.
Different leadership in California would help. I know I'm wasting my time on this, after all, all roads lead to Rome.
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