Barcia

[mog]

He's been doing lots of weights in the gym , not sure if that created the problem ?

[Wally63]

On 11/17/2017 at 4:49 PM, mog said:

Yamaha owners the ones that want reliable bikes but frames crack , Yamaha owners state ktms have too many recalls but don't mind that kyb supplied a fork that unscrewed itself as you ride ,Yamaha don't care that it's dangerous , owners say it's ok as you should check your forks often (X ray eyes ?) Basically Yamaha owners will excuse any and every failing on a bike and even claim a heavy bike is good.At that point you realise Yamaha owners are like young girls ,they can't use logic or common sense ,they use emotional responses to known failings , my boyfriend beats me because I deserve it is how Yamaha owners go through life

The bias between brands on the forum is quite entertaining.   I am sorry your son is having shoulder issues. Hope the specialist can help him.  Try and stay positive.  Have a happy day!

[trouserschnauzer]

I've never understood the brand loyalty thing. Unless we're talking about Suzuki- ewwwww

[mog]

Yamaha owners are the only ones that bite hard

[phantom451]

Yamaha owners are the only ones that bite hard

Trying to catch those damn ktm all the time causes th@t!

[phantom451]

Sounds like a rotator issue? Might be best to have surgery from a really good specialist now. I was 16/17 when I messed mine up. Ruined my whole race career really. I was just starting to ride good at any big races. Just get him what he needs and till it's 110% no bike!

[Ricky_Racer]

Barcia disappointed me when he moved up to the 450s years ago. I really thought he was going to be a top contender battling it out with the best! Maybe now that he is going back to a Honda he will do better :/ Honestly the 450 class has some killer talent and I never know who's going to win each race. I bet Musquin is going to take home a lot of W's though.

[Wally63]

6 hours ago, mog said:

Yamaha owners are the only ones that bite hard

Not from what I have seen so far.  KTM owners here are so passionate about the brand they will lash out in a second on anyone who doesn't agree.  Those same guys seem to have a special place in their hearts for Yamaha.  It's all just, weird.

[Wally63]

58 minutes ago, Ricky_Racer said:

Barcia disappointed me when he moved up to the 450s years ago. I really thought he was going to be a top contender battling it out with the best! Maybe now that he is going back to a Honda he will do better :/ Honestly the 450 class has some killer talent and I never know who's going to win each race. I bet Musquin is going to take home a lot of W's though.

Yeah I thought the same thing.  Really thought he would do better on the big bikes.  It could have been/be his riding style.  He seem to be a pin it or nothing type guy and that style better suits the 250's.  You can't ride a 450 like this...IMO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb1CggJfs9U

[redrider144]

5 minutes ago, Wally63 said:

Not from what I have seen so far.  KTM owners here are so passionate about the brand they will lash out in a second on anyone who doesn't agree.  Those same guys seem to have a special place in their hearts for Yamaha.  It's all just, weird.

You're talking about KTMswinger4life.  He's about the only KTM guy I've seen lash out at people.  Mog is more like their PR honcho or something. Although Mog is a KTM apologist at times, at least he'll sometimes acknowledge when KTM &%$#@!s the dog.

But there are many more KTM riders here that don't hate on Yamaha or shill on KTMs behalf.  

[mog]

Ktm do crap stuff just like all companies , but they do a ton of stuff better than jap bikes , odi grips compared to Kawasaki moulded throttle tube ? Neken bars compared to honda 1998 ones ? Ktm airfilter compared to yamaha drop mud into throttle body setup , I could go on for years lol

[Creeature]

The Ktm air filter design rips the seat cover which is uber thin when you put the plastic back on. Thats pretty dumb.

One time I was loading up after a long ride and noticed that funky plastic cover was gone, had to unload again and go find it on the trail, pos Ktm. 

Edited November 20, 2017 by Smokey-McCringleberry

[Arctic Pride]

The "snap" cover is nice in theory but I've never liked it either. Always removed them and used the optional holes that use same bolts as the shrouds 

[Chaconne]

1 hour ago, mog said:

Ktm do crap stuff just like all companies , but they do a ton of stuff better than jap bikes , odi grips compared to Kawasaki moulded throttle tube ? Neken bars compared to honda 1998 ones ? Ktm airfilter compared to yamaha drop mud into throttle body setup , I could go on for years lol

That is just feature bitchin stuff that you like and others hate. You probably like the awful ergs in most European cars too. KTM does just as much stuff poorly as the others, you are just more tolerant of it cuz you like KTM that is cool just admit it. 

[Jdukart13]

On 11/15/2017 at 11:46 AM, KTMRider4Life said:

Poor kid,  thought he was going to be on a factory KTM and ends up on that garbage again.  

Lol. You mean the bike with the gnarliest bite off the throttle? 

The only people that ride KTMs are people with money because they can afford to keep fixing them. Yamaha’s are for people who don’t want to sacrifice power, or reliability. Not too mention the best in the game KYB suspension. 

[redrider144]

2 hours ago, mog said:

Ktm do crap stuff just like all companies , but they do a ton of stuff better than jap bikes ,

• odi grips compared to Kawasaki moulded throttle tube ?
• Neken bars compared to honda 1998 ones ?
• Ktm airfilter compared to yamaha drop mud into throttle body setup , I could go on for years lol

• Shitty Magura clutch slave instead of quality Brembo unit.......oh wait that's Husky vs KTM, my bad!

[Jdukart13]

On 11/15/2017 at 2:48 PM, mog said:

I wonder about barcia , he looked bad on the rmz and most look decent on those ?

I don’t think so, the last time I saw a Suzuki in top title contention was when RC was dominating, but I think he would have dominated on any bike. 

[redrider144]

4 minutes ago, Jdukart13 said:

Lol. You mean the bike with the gnarliest bite off the throttle? 

The only people that ride KTMs are people with money because they can afford to keep fixing them. Yamaha’s are for people who don’t want to sacrifice power, or reliability. Not too mention the best in the game KYB suspension. 

I like this guy!

[Arctic Pride]

4 minutes ago, Jdukart13 said:

I don’t think so, the last time I saw a Suzuki in top title contention was when RC was dominating, but I think he would have dominated on any bike. 

[redrider144]

12 minutes ago, Jdukart13 said:

I don’t think so, the last time I saw a Suzuki in top title contention was when RC was dominating, but I think he would have dominated on any bike. 

Except for Roczen winning 20 of 24 motos in 2016 MX.