Snowbird Paradise???

When I looked out the window first thing this mornig I was encouraged by the blue sky I saw. I thought I might be able to get in some riding this weekend but an hour later it was raining. Northern California has been hit by rain storm after rain storm...the dought is gone. Thats the good news the bad news is most mx tracks are under water or they are giant mud bogs. Since I wasn't going to be able to ride I thought I'd call my buddy Larry (23x) and see what riding was like in southern Arizona. Larry has become an official "SnowBird" and moves south every winter. Larry laughed when I asked him if he was getting any riding. He told me he can ride every day on trails that go on for miles. He sent these videos to prove his point.

Riding the Barry Goldwater range

After watching this video I questioned what he meant by riding. This is more about surving rocks, rocks and more rocks. This ride will shake the fillings from your teeth. I'm not sure I'd want to ride this trail very often but Larry assured me there lots of  better trails to ride so he sent this next video. No snow, no rain and miles of open trails...a snowbird's paradise.

The Wash

First Ride 2017 Yamaha YZ125 - Motocross Action Magazine

For this edition of Shaken not Stirred we take a look at the 2017 Yamaha YZ125. This bike has BNG for 17 along with a new 270mm front brake rotor. Although this bike isn't changed much, Yamaha still offers a two stroke that is reliable and fun to ride. We are hoping in the future Yamaha updates their 2 stroke line to become more competitive with its competition. To see the full story head over to motocrossactionmag.com

What Do They Think of Reed in Austrailia?

Features 2 Feb 2017

The Point: Rebound of Reed

 

The Point Post: Adam Spence

Selection of Australian pros on Reed's Phoenix podium.

It has been one of the hottest topics this week, Chad Reed’s impressive 450SX main event performance at round four of the 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Phoenix, Arizona. In a season turnaround of sorts, the factory Yamaha rider charged through the field, passing defending multi-time champion Ryan Dungey in the process, to claim a strong second place finish and his first podium since Atlanta’s round eight in 2016. It may not have been a win, but for Reed fans, fellow contenders and the entire motocross industry, it was a sign that the gritty Australian was returning to dangerous form. In this edition of The Point, MotoOnline.con.au checked in with a selection of Australian racers to hear their take on the awesome ride from Australia’s greatest export.

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Kade Mosig (DPH Motorsport Yamaha):
I thought it was really, really awesome to see. You can never count Chad out, I still knew he had it in him, just watching him ride that Yamaha he looks really comfortable and at one with it. I guess it was only a matter of time before it all clicked for it, and far out, it was so insane to watch and it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I know I’m just watching it on a TV screen, but to see the pace they’re going and how much they’re hanging it out, that’s pretty awesome to see. To be honest, it’s hard to know what you’re going to get with Chad sometimes, but I think obviously the lead-up he had and the way he rode in Sydney, I thought he could always still do it. I understand he’s getting a little older, but at the same time he’s getting a little wiser too, so you can never count him out.

Nathan Crawford (Kawasaki):
I think he went 20th, ninth, seventh and then second, so he was obviously improving his results every time, but for him to come out and do that, I mean, sure people can say they’re surprised and all of that, but Chad’s obviously the best we’ve got in motocross and supercross right now. He’s 34-years-old now and a true gladiator you could say, he’s just soldiering on and showing the top riders in the world right now that he can still do it. I think personally now that he has a lot more confidence after that podium, for sure he should be able to keep getting himself up there at the pointy-end of the field.

Luke Wilson (Wilson Coolair Motul Suzuki):
It was sick, it was good to see. I’ve been interested to see how he was going to go this year, people had been talking to me and asking how I thought he would go. I said a few times that you might see him on the podium by the end of it, but he’s come around and done it pretty quick, so it will be good to see what he can do for the rest of the season. Once he gets the ball rolling he just seems to keep on going, so I’m interested to see how the rest of the season is going to go for him.

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Jackson Richardson (Serco Yamaha):
It was definitely good to see, because after watching him at AUS-X Open, he was looking good. He struggled at the first couple rounds and then all of the sudden he just came out and passed Dungey and had a good ride, hopefully it’s a sign of what’s to come. Usually he gets a good one on and then he starts getting a bit of a roll on, so hopefully he can keep that momentum going. It’s good to see him back up there battling for podiums and wins. I can’t pin-point what he has changed, but whatever he has done, it’s definitely working for him and hopefully he can keep that balling rolling and we’ll see more of it.

Todd Waters (Crankt Protein Honda Racing):
It was sick, but that’s just Chad all over. He knows how to win, he’s just a winning dude, a top guy. He can be down in a bit of a rut, and then just pull out and start killing it, he’s done it his whole career pretty much. It’s good to see him starting to build on it and in the past he’s kept it going, so I think it might be a turn around for his championship. He’s got good people around him, and he changed to Yamaha the year before, so it was a new team and everything. Right now he probably has the right people around him and he’s feeling comfortable and confident, that’s what it takes.

Jesse Dobson:
It was solid, he rode awesome and he made quick work of both Dungey and Seely. He just rode a solid 20 minutes and he’s definitely made a big improvement from the opening rounds, for sure. Whether it was bike adjustments or him just getting in the right frame of mind, I think he definitely showed what he’s capable of and if he does that in more of these races there’s no reason why he can’t be at the top of the podium.

Team HRC - ready for 2017 GP's

Husky Sales Soar!

 

Husky Sales – 2016

Enjoying highly encouraging results during the business year 2016, Husqvarna Motorcycles have come close to doubling both their production and turnover in the last two years. Reaching total global sales of 30’700 units during the 12 months to December 31st 2016, the European premium manufacturer achieved an increase of both, units sold and turnover, of 43%.

This result follows the 32% gain in bikes sales during 2015 and underlines the brand’s positive strategy of growth. Generating the largest ever turnover in the brand’s history at the end of 2015, Husqvarna’s annual, worldwide turnover increased significantly in 2016, reaching more than 200 million Euros.

2016 saw Husqvarna successfully launch the all-new 2017 line-up of FE and TE Enduro models, available from September onward. In addition, the new 701 ENDURO and 701 SUPERMOTO models with the latest class leading engine technology have been also released during the second half of the year.

Importantly, Husqvarna completed their range of motocross bikes with the introduction of the 2016 TC 50 and TC 65 models. Together with the TC 85 and an extensive line-up of full-sized 2-stroke and 4-stroke models, Husqvarna now offers a complete range of nine motocross bikes.

In 2016 Husqvarna also unveiled the serial production version of the VITPILEN 401 and the SVARTPILEN 401 – the brand’s first, exciting ‘Real Street’ motorcycles will be available at dealers’ floor in late Autumn 2017. The newly introduced models will ensure the future expansion of the Husqvarna Motorcycles brand in the street motorcycle segment.

NZ Water Skiing???

 2017 Woodville GP | River Race

Snowmobile Double Backflip!!!!

Daniel Bodin writes history by landing world's first double backflip on a snowmobile. Watch it here.

Roczen back in training

One tough kid!

How amazing is this young man. A massive crash and injury last weekend, and he is already back in training, or at least moving forward in a really tough situation. His comments below.

“It feels amazing to be spinning a bit. Not from the drugs but my legs. Closing all the cuts up and taking out some metal tomorrow for swelling and hopefully start preparing my arm piece by piece starting Friday. I can guarantee you that I will be doing everything to get that arm back close to perfect. Still have to wait to really know how long it is gonna take but I am young and strong. Nothing is impossible.”

“Got lucky with a lot of things the last few days but I got the luckiest with the people that r loving me and supporting me. Starting off with my amazing woman. Not just in times like this but on the daily. Also close friends and especially family and friends from Germany. Most important thing in life is be healthy and have great people around you. Even tho I am not healthy right now I feel like I achieved the rest. From Gf to friends to family to my amazing team @honda_powersports_us it makes all this shitty time only half as bad cause I got positive thoughts to hold on to. Got about 4 surgeries to go or so. All gonna be good. Or as @oswi_cbad and I say. ” IT LL BUFF OUT” lol”

 

Pioneering the Comfort Zone Ft. Colton Haaker - Ep. 1

With X Games right around the corner, Colton only has a few days to learn the ins and outs of the Timbersled snow bike and prepare to race it for the first time ever in Aspen, CO!