Dakar 2013 - Official Event Coverage - thank you ALL TeamF5, lurkers and posters! - Page 949

silentwolf · 01-16-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by amazing ricardo

ATVs... sideXsides... retard chariots... motocross bikes... i have a friend that has a street legal truggy... yup... robbies hummer is prolly street legal in AZ...

god bless arizona!!!

Is there anything that isn't legal on the street..

silentwolf · 01-16-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by silentwolf

Is there anything that isn't legal on the street..

In Arizona that is...

amazing ricardo · 01-16-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by silentwolf

In Arizona that is...

surfboards without squeeky horns...

AZ-Twin · 01-16-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by silentwolf

Is there anything that isn't legal on the street..

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Originally Posted by silentwolf

In Arizona that is...

Yeah, a factory made Diesel stick shift land cruiser that is not manufactured for use in the USA, try getting a tag for that.

I can weld together a bunch of shit, and propel it with junkyard crap from the 1970s, no problem, here is your tag, have a nice day. But import something cool, made in a factory, designed by engineers, that you can't buy over here, no furking way man, get your wallet out.

Bastards...

PackMule · 01-16-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tork

Makes me wonder what Jonah could have achieved had he gone with a top factory team .

I think he would have gotten a few more stage wins, and probably avoided some of the heartbreak and hassle that they had to deal with on the rule/organizational end of things.

But, he would have been following orders, and would never have had the chance to ride for his own (overall) win.

I also don't think this place would have become quite what it is today without Jonah and RallyPanAm crusading to put a privateer on the podium. It was a David and Goliath story that really captured people's imagination and passion here.

Thanks, Guys.

PackMule · 01-16-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 2WDnut

Thanks for the pic Michal - I wonder if they've ground "KTM" off the engine cases as they did with the Yamahas ?

The (one) kitted EXC they ran in '11 still had KTM on the cases.

Anyone notice if Cyril still has the "MAREK" covers on the motor that he got from Dabrowski?

Stagehand · 01-16-2013, 07:42 PM

gnight guys... see you in the morning! not much longer till the wives see us again!

PackMule · 01-16-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by XSpearsX

In from Luis' wife:
Luis finished the stage. He fell and has some muscle pain in his leg. He was receiving medical attention. He seems to be fine.
Another day down!

Best news of the day!

XSpearsX · 01-16-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

gnight guys... see you in the morning! not much longer till the wives see us again!

I still have a couple weeks left before I see my hubby. It's been 2 weeks since I've even spoke to him. Dakar is a love/hate relationship for me.

PackMule · 01-16-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

Stage 11 completed. But not without a roll in the sand and a massive 30m hike to get back on track. (This is where Rod's bike blew last year. ) He came off a sand dune and hurt his left shoulder, hit his head and popped his camel back. He is ok said the worst bit was going without water for 150km. After all that he came in 16th for the day and holds 15th position overall.
All other Aussies did extremely well today too, they all came in not far from each other. So we are kicking arse over there this year.

Tough day at the office!

The Aussie's are massively impressive this year. I hope they keep coming back, they'll launch one into the top ten.

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I still have a couple weeks left before I see my hubby. It's been 2 weeks since I've even spoke to him. Dakar is a love/hate relationship for me.

I think it's a love/hate relationship for most of us.

thegraydog · 01-16-2013, 07:56 PM

In the occasional mention of racers we admire and miss, like Jonah Street, I haven't seen mentioned Chris Blais. He was on the podium when I started to hear about Dakar. He augured in,training in the Nevada desert, nothing much as I recall. But that's how it can go. Here's to you, Chris.

zenjen · 01-16-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PackMule

Best news of the day!

wrk2surf · 01-16-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by amazing ricardo

ATVs... sideXsides... retard chariots... motocross bikes... i have a friend that has a street legal truggy... yup... robbies hummer is prolly street legal in AZ...

god bless arizona!!!

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Originally Posted by silentwolf

Is there anything that isn't legal on the street..

How did you know Amazing Ricky

Bluebull2007 · 01-16-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thegraydog

In the occasional mention of racers we admire and miss, like Jonah Street, I haven't seen mentioned Chris Blais. He was on the podium when I started to hear about Dakar. He augured in,training in the Nevada desert, nothing much as I recall. But that's how it can go. Here's to you, Chris.

+1

too old · 01-16-2013, 08:16 PM

Well, good morning

not been too many Ozzies around?

The knives have been being sharpened for months and have been out over the last days – last night we saw a “Psycho” style attack on HRC

Now the story or rumour commenced on real time ADV from an external source – was that source speculgating, or was it well founded?

It was rather quick and Helder seemed to be some way from home, no hint of the issue in the subsequent reporting by Helder – has anyone been out to check on the bush, was it on fire?

So is this a non story and a few Red faces

guilty of a feeding frenzy on HRC, or a cover up – I’m sure the speculation will continue.

One thing for sure though is that Honda have, are still and will continue in attracting a lot of focus

They say there is no such thing as bad publicity, but sometimes you are not so sure?

Let’s backtrack and think about what they have achieved from a standing start. Love them or hate them for their methodical approach, when you are spending so much money a corporation like Honda, or any other for that matter, will do it by the book, not the seat of the pants.

Yes there will be mistakes and learning – they call that R&D and I think if we are all honest this is what this Dakar was about for HRC – perhaps we have been expecting too much? – but we have seem glimpses.

Also don't forget that they lost their 2nd and 3rd riders a month before the event - a big hit for them and the guys.

Realtime reporting can be a harsh bedfellow, but it will be interesting to see where they are in 3, 6 9 and 12 months.

Considering the time KTM and Speedbrain have had to develop their efforts, this is not unreasonable?

------Then maybe you can kick the shit out of them

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too old Keen supporter Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Sandy waste Oddometer: 1,291	Mass attack on HRC Well, good morning not been too many Ozzies around? The knives have been being sharpened for months and have been out over the last days – last night we saw a “Psycho” style attack on HRC Now the story or rumour commenced on real time ADV from an external source – was that source speculgating, or was it well founded? It was rather quick and Helder seemed to be some way from home, no hint of the issue in the subsequent reporting by Helder – has anyone been out to check on the bush, was it on fire? So is this a non story and a few Red faces guilty of a feeding frenzy on HRC, or a cover up – I’m sure the speculation will continue. One thing for sure though is that Honda have, are still and will continue in attracting a lot of focus They say there is no such thing as bad publicity, but sometimes you are not so sure? Let’s backtrack and think about what they have achieved from a standing start. Love them or hate them for their methodical approach, when you are spending so much money a corporation like Honda, or any other for that matter, will do it by the book, not the seat of the pants. Yes there will be mistakes and learning – they call that R&D and I think if we are all honest this is what this Dakar was about for HRC – perhaps we have been expecting too much? – but we have seem glimpses. Also don't forget that they lost their 2nd and 3rd riders a month before the event - a big hit for them and the guys. Realtime reporting can be a harsh bedfellow, but it will be interesting to see where they are in 3, 6 9 and 12 months. Considering the time KTM and Speedbrain have had to develop their efforts, this is not unreasonable? ------Then maybe you can kick the shit out of them

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01-16-2013, 07:56 PM	#14231
thegraydog 2 wheels X 6 ways Joined: Aug 2004 Location: the Coconino Oddometer: 419	In the occasional mention of racers we admire and miss, like Jonah Street, I haven't seen mentioned Chris Blais. He was on the podium when I started to hear about Dakar. He augured in,training in the Nevada desert, nothing much as I recall. But that's how it can go. Here's to you, Chris.