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Anyone think these guys try to do to much when trying to save it? Seems like he made the crash so much worse rather then keeping the bike under him.


Also what the heck is going on? Anytime he gets some pressure he implodes in the rhythm lane?

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9/14/2024 2:28pm

Never picking him in fantasy ever again

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9/14/2024 2:54pm

Kind of along for the ride once you land on a tuff block. I don’t think he could do much 

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9/14/2024 3:06pm

I wonder if him moving up to a 450 would settle him down some and make him more consistent?

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9/14/2024 3:09pm

The original RJ was something else.

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9/14/2024 3:10pm
FastEddy wrote:

I wonder if him moving up to a 450 would settle him down some and make him more consistent?

Oh, I'm sure it will get him down some.

 

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9/14/2024 4:45pm Edited Date/Time 9/14/2024 4:45pm

I thought so too, Id have to go back and watch again but when it happened I said I bet he could have saved it if he stayed on and just cased the landing vs bailing off the side. Jett has done it a few times and he ended up being fine. 

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9/14/2024 4:58pm

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9/14/2024 5:21pm

Man it is a shame he has such a hard time keeping it on 2 wheels.  I would have a hard time recommending him for MXdN.  Might be a moot point after this crash. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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9/14/2024 6:04pm

He was clearly getting tired. He should have let Tom bye.  But he just can’t shut it off, which also makes him great.  

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9/14/2024 9:55pm

I wasn't surprised. I felt like he was going to get pushed into a crash and then it happened. Was riding over his limits to keep tom behind him and implosion. 

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9/14/2024 11:17pm
FastEddy wrote:

I wonder if him moving up to a 450 would settle him down some and make him more consistent?

No, the guy's in his mid-40s, he's not going to change on a 450. 

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9/15/2024 12:41am

He and thrasher just cannot keep it on two. I’m genuinely surprised he managed to pull off that sx championship, and probably will not happen ever again. 

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Pop Shmoke
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9/15/2024 1:39am

Tuff Blocks are not there for rider safety.

Seriously are we ever going to fix these things? How many times do tuff blocks actually save a rider vs hurt them? Ive seen them help like 2 times ever, but theyve hurt riders like 300+ times. We cant think of a better way to put advertising all around the track? 

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9/15/2024 4:15am

Remember when RJ ran a 450 a couple of years ago?  He was smooth and looked so much better.  Imo he needs to make the switch and would crash less.  

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RJ Rules. 

RJ Rules. 

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It's nice he has a good picture to frame, because there won't be another chance to take one.

 

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9/15/2024 6:42am

Tuff Blocks are not there for rider safety.

Pop Shmoke wrote:
Seriously are we ever going to fix these things? How many times do tuff blocks actually save a rider vs hurt them? Ive seen them help...

Seriously are we ever going to fix these things? How many times do tuff blocks actually save a rider vs hurt them? Ive seen them help like 2 times ever, but theyve hurt riders like 300+ times. We cant think of a better way to put advertising all around the track? 

The irony of using tuff blocks, and one meter next to it just straight sharp concrete walls. Aint that smart huh

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9/15/2024 4:46pm

Tuff Blocks are not there for rider safety.

Pop Shmoke wrote:
Seriously are we ever going to fix these things? How many times do tuff blocks actually save a rider vs hurt them? Ive seen them help...

Seriously are we ever going to fix these things? How many times do tuff blocks actually save a rider vs hurt them? Ive seen them help like 2 times ever, but theyve hurt riders like 300+ times. We cant think of a better way to put advertising all around the track? 

matze wrote:

The irony of using tuff blocks, and one meter next to it just straight sharp concrete walls. Aint that smart huh

Add in the banked asphalt lining half the track…

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9/15/2024 8:03pm Edited Date/Time 9/15/2024 8:03pm
RJ Rules. 

RJ Rules. 

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I still can't believe he pulled that off. The whole race I was waiting for something to happen... especially with that kind of pressure. 

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9/15/2024 9:30pm
Harv379 wrote:
I wasn't surprised. I felt like he was going to get pushed into a crash and then it happened. Was riding over his limits to keep...

I wasn't surprised. I felt like he was going to get pushed into a crash and then it happened. Was riding over his limits to keep tom behind him and implosion. 

Ever push someone into crashing , it’s Beautiful. Fly in & tap them in the back of the swingarm , like I,m here. They pu the pace beyond there ability & start getting tired. Maybe 1 more bump on the back of the swing arm . Then they pu it up more then crash out. Then you ride on by. You could just pass them but if the 2 of you are out front. It’s really fun thing to do. 

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9/15/2024 11:36pm

I know what you guys are saying but man he just gives it everything he's got. Doesn't always work out but he's no cruiser. Respect.

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9/17/2024 8:51am

I may have missed it, but was he injured in that crash in TX? I know he was knocked the hell out.

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9/17/2024 4:23pm
Mr. Ted wrote:

I may have missed it, but was he injured in that crash in TX? I know he was knocked the hell out.

I saw posts from Husky and RJ on Instagram yesterday that were labeled as "updates," but both juts went over what happened with no mention of any injuries. Hopefully he's ok, even if he has to sit this weekend out.

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