pual0101
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Kodiak Maniac wrote:pual0101 wrote:Even without reverse it will be considerably lighter than your Kodiak, unless you're considering starting a career in MX, I'd bet a standard YFZ would fit you perfectly, and I would bet it will be adopting many of the styling and EFI that this one has.. . . . You should DEW IT maniac!
So unless I am going to race MX this machine is totally wrong for me. So why would Yamaha put it on the market? Why not sell it only to the race teams?
Na now Koadiak you know I'm not saying that, just that you would be just as well off. I dont kow how tight the area you ride is, so I was only saying. I'm figuring with the MX style width you're going to get a MX style shock valving which tend be firm if not borderline harsh like was the case with the LTr. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.
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bbqmaster wrote:i like the R designator keep it simple what i am sick of is yamaha calling everything a **^choice word*^** raptor
I understand about both points, what other options are there other than R, maybe S? pffft who knows.
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Anyone who razzes the Hodgeman right off the bat is Ok' in my book.
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Kodiak Maniac wrote:So unless I am going to race MX this machine is totally wrong for me. So why would Yamaha put it on the market? Why not sell it only to the race teams?
The AMA (though I race ATVs, I race under an AMA number as I also own a motorcycle and like the AMA benifits on that side) and the ATVA have reported pretty stable growth, year over year, for the last several years in ATV MX competition participation. With the number of amature level riders increasing and ATV sales each year, the OEMs are recognizing that and catering to it.
It only makes sence for them to provide machines that get the rider even closer to what it takes to be competitve, without the addition of aftermarket parts. Yamaha first started catering to this market when they came out with their GYTR line of aftermarket parts. Why let the "aftermarket companies" make the money??
It's just like streetbikes - - Some like cruisers, some like sportbikes. Depends on what kind of riding you're into.
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pual0101 wrote:Anyone who razzes the Hodgeman right off the bat is Ok' in my book.
Awww, I didn't mean to razz!  Hope Hodgeman knows that!!  (Getting the feeling that the "gold standard" really did mean something different! Leave it to the newb to sound retarded! lol)
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Lady Hollywood wrote:pual0101 wrote:Anyone who razzes the Hodgeman right off the bat is Ok' in my book.
Awww, I didn't mean to razz! Hope Hodgeman knows that!! (Getting the feeling that the "gold standard" really did mean something different! Leave it to the newb to sound retarded! lol)
Hodgeball deserves the razzing every now and then. TheHodge barely has feelings, barely.
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Lady Hollywood wrote:Kodiak Maniac wrote:So unless I am going to race MX this machine is totally wrong for me. So why would Yamaha put it on the market? Why not sell it only to the race teams?
The AMA (though I race ATVs, I race under an AMA number as I also own a motorcycle and like the AMA benifits on that side) and the ATVA have reported pretty stable growth, year over year, for the last several years in ATV MX competition participation. With the number of amature level riders increasing and ATV sales each year, the OEMs are recognizing that and catering to it.
It only makes sence for them to provide machines that get the rider even closer to what it takes to be competitve, without the addition of aftermarket parts. Yamaha first started catering to this market when they came out with their GYTR line of aftermarket parts. Why let the "aftermarket companies" make the money??
It's just like streetbikes - - Some like cruisers, some like sportbikes. Depends on what kind of riding you're into.
Na' Hollywood, he was getting at me cuz he thought I was trying to tell him shouldn't by a purpose built MX quad. Though thats not what I was getting at, but you are right, the sport is growing pretty rapidly and the best way to help that is provide machine they can be raced for less money. Most these new MX version will probably be just a shock rebuild and pipe away from being an extremely potent MX'r
Hodge definetly deserves it, and he know we all like him, just thatit's too easy considering he's a Canuck with a tendancy to over exagerate *sp
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pual0101 wrote:Lady Hollywood wrote:Kodiak Maniac wrote:So unless I am going to race MX this machine is totally wrong for me. So why would Yamaha put it on the market? Why not sell it only to the race teams?
The AMA (though I race ATVs, I race under an AMA number as I also own a motorcycle and like the AMA benifits on that side) and the ATVA have reported pretty stable growth, year over year, for the last several years in ATV MX competition participation. With the number of amature level riders increasing and ATV sales each year, the OEMs are recognizing that and catering to it.
It only makes sence for them to provide machines that get the rider even closer to what it takes to be competitve, without the addition of aftermarket parts. Yamaha first started catering to this market when they came out with their GYTR line of aftermarket parts. Why let the "aftermarket companies" make the money??
It's just like streetbikes - - Some like cruisers, some like sportbikes. Depends on what kind of riding you're into.
Na' Hollywood, he was getting at me cuz he thought I was trying to tell him shouldn't by a purpose built MX quad. Though thats not what I was getting at, but you are right, the sport is growing pretty rapidly and the best way to help that is provide machine they can be raced for less money. Most these new MX version will probably be just a shock rebuild and pipe away from being an extremely potent MX'r
Hodge definetly deserves it, and he know we all like him, just thatit's too easy considering he's a Canuck with a tendancy to over exagerate *sp
Actually his explanation of why they are doing it makes sense. I have no interest in buying one. Although I like them.
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Yep, she is spot on
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by gold standard i meant 50 inches, i though it was 48 flat, 48.8 is close enough, i wonder how the power will be. Dont worry Hollywood, we all razz each other, what kind of racing do you do? im assuming MX?
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