Webb on new YZF at US MXGP

maxximmee 8/28/2017 2:54am
8/28/2017 2:54am Edited Date/Time 8/29/2017 10:21am
Haven't seen any threads about this yet, noticed Webb posted on his instagram that he will be racing the new 18 yzf at the us mxgp, will interesting to see how he does on it.




https://www.instagram.com/p/BYSvOSvFBwU/?taken-by=cooperwebb2

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Crush 8/28/2017 3:24am
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Not being shy about it. Better work out for him!
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Rowlands 8/28/2017 4:02am
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Do we know if he has been testing on this bike ?

I wonder if he will take any advice from the Wilvo guys who have been on the 2018 model a while now. The new bike looks pretty awesome !
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51xc 8/28/2017 4:28am
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he just had 2 big days of testing before ironman. racing the new bike is a good way to see where they at.
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I'm hoping like hell he shows up swinging

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Why does this remind me of RC's first season on the big bikes?
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NorCal 50+ wrote:
Why does this remind me of RC's first season on the big bikes?
Why does this remind me of RC's first season on the big bikes?
I'm stumped, why?
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NorCal 50+ wrote:
Why does this remind me of RC's first season on the big bikes?
Why does this remind me of RC's first season on the big bikes?
I'd say it was a little better. He didn't almost get his head ripped off by Albertyn
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NorCal 50+ wrote:
Why does this remind me of RC's first season on the big bikes?
Why does this remind me of RC's first season on the big bikes?
mattyhamz2 wrote:
I'd say it was a little better. He didn't almost get his head ripped off by Albertyn
I'm aussming you guys are talking about SX as RCs first outdoor season in the big bike he won 9 of the 12 races.
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Rowlands wrote:
Do we know if he has been testing on this bike ? I wonder if he will take any advice from the Wilvo guys who have...
Do we know if he has been testing on this bike ?

I wonder if he will take any advice from the Wilvo guys who have been on the 2018 model a while now. The new bike looks pretty awesome !
They're also doing two days of testing this week.
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Rowlands 8/28/2017 10:41am
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GuyB wrote:
They're also doing two days of testing this week.
That's all they've done, nothing prior to that ?
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That's all they've done, nothing prior to that ?
That's all they've done, nothing prior to that ?
You did notice the word also in my reply, right? Smile

They've got some time in on it. New PC pipes are among the items in the mix, but there aren't a lot of parts and pieces available for this bike yet.
RichardLoots 8/28/2017 10:57am
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i hope he likes the bike , we havent seen the "old" Webb this season , if it is the bike this might be the step he needs , he can do a lot better
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Praying he likes it and can get to his former self
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captmoto 8/28/2017 11:25am
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MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like the new bike.
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captmoto wrote:
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like...
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like the new bike.
Was that before or after they went up two teeth on the rear sprocket...
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captmoto 8/28/2017 1:50pm
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captmoto wrote:
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like...
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like the new bike.
DonM wrote:
Was that before or after they went up two teeth on the rear sprocket...
Haha, I think it was stock.
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Here he is testing


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captmoto wrote:
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like...
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like the new bike.
MXA's first impression was confusing to say the least. They did say that. They also pointed to many things that were actually much different than the 17. They contradicted themselves and other reviews a lot. To me it seemed like their idea of the bike was set before riding it.

You can watch the Vital, Racer X, TWMX, Keefer tested and other's reviews. They have consistent opinions that do not match MXA's.

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omalley 8/28/2017 3:20pm
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captmoto wrote:
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like...
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like the new bike.
MXA has their head so far up their ass that they need clear plastic installed on their stomachs to see where they are going...to them, all bikes are 10cc of fork oil and 1-2 teeth on the rear sprocket away from their "hardcore racing" standard. Jody is stuck in 1973, and their web content is like getting USA Today three days from now.
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Brent 8/29/2017 5:04am
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Hopefully the new bike will help erase the 6 seconds a lap deficit he had last weekend...
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omalley wrote:
MXA has their head so far up their ass that they need clear plastic installed on their stomachs to see where they are going...to them, all...
MXA has their head so far up their ass that they need clear plastic installed on their stomachs to see where they are going...to them, all bikes are 10cc of fork oil and 1-2 teeth on the rear sprocket away from their "hardcore racing" standard. Jody is stuck in 1973, and their web content is like getting USA Today three days from now.
The hardcore racing" part always makes me laugh. And the powerband builds to a nice "crescendo." I swear sometimes with Jody you read one review you read them all. I do enjoy his technical insight about the mechanicals of the machine though.
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He looks comfortable.
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IceMan446 8/29/2017 7:44am
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captmoto wrote:
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like...
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like the new bike.
Sheriff245 wrote:
MXA's first impression was confusing to say the least. They did say that. They also pointed to many things that were actually much different than the...
MXA's first impression was confusing to say the least. They did say that. They also pointed to many things that were actually much different than the 17. They contradicted themselves and other reviews a lot. To me it seemed like their idea of the bike was set before riding it.

You can watch the Vital, Racer X, TWMX, Keefer tested and other's reviews. They have consistent opinions that do not match MXA's.
Agreed.

They are KTM fanboys and if nothing feels or works like one they hate it.

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captmoto wrote:
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like...
MXA did a quick review and didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the updates. Basically said if you are already a YZ450 guy you will like the new bike.
Sheriff245 wrote:
MXA's first impression was confusing to say the least. They did say that. They also pointed to many things that were actually much different than the...
MXA's first impression was confusing to say the least. They did say that. They also pointed to many things that were actually much different than the 17. They contradicted themselves and other reviews a lot. To me it seemed like their idea of the bike was set before riding it.

You can watch the Vital, Racer X, TWMX, Keefer tested and other's reviews. They have consistent opinions that do not match MXA's.
IceMan446 wrote:
Agreed. They are KTM fanboys and if nothing feels or works like one they hate it.
Agreed.

They are KTM fanboys and if nothing feels or works like one they hate it.

MXA=KTMCROSS ACTION
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kkawboy14 8/29/2017 7:59am
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Brent wrote:
Hopefully the new bike will help erase the 6 seconds a lap deficit he had last weekend...
......ouch! That bike isn't gonna help that much.
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aeffertz 8/29/2017 10:20am
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I hope he finds success with the new bike and second year in the class. Otherwise it's going to be a long year...

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