I don't think it was the bike in Houston......Stupid Bubba

meyermetal, on 01 April 2012 - 10:44 AM, said:

Could it be  stupid bubba and his stupid bikes,,, setup? From what I understand he likes unusual settings, maybe he should take a fewset up tips from DM18.

ncc, on 01 April 2012 - 11:03 AM, said:

I can't remember who said it....Larocco or Dubach?

Whoever it was knows the Yamaha and said that James isn't a rider that knows what he wants or how to tell you what he needs. But that's a James issue not a bike issue

What I don't get on all this bike stuff for jimmy is all of it.  If the guy doesn't like the bike why is he riding it?  Why did he sign another contract to ride it?  Things like not getting the settings right with a pro level racer whom's been at this for over 10+ years, to me is just crap.  It all boils down to jimmy's performance and obviously sub-par; so someone and everyone has to find an explanation.  Can't be jimmy, gotta be the bike.  How about, jimmy just aint that good anymore?  Yeah, that works.  In fact, once jimmy does retire, jimmy's history in the sport goes like this:  jimmy could ride, jimmy could never really RACE.  (unless of course he was dominating 30 seconds out front.)

This Houston, you could see it as he rode, same old jimmy, he wasn't very solid at all.  Hell, I thought being challenged and being forced to work in the heat race was enough to make the guy dirt sample.  jimmy doesn't like to be challenged, that's always when bad things happen; c/o or to, jimmy.  For the main and having rode two guys high while helping one take out a tough block, and, having lousy opening laps to catch up, not suprised another dirt sample for jimmy.

Hope the guy isn't hurt, and nothing new again this week for jimmy #7.

meyermetal, on 01 April 2012 - 10:44 AM, said:

I was fortunate enough to attend the race last night.  JS was struggling all day with that section of the track.  During practice and all.  It really was no surprise to me he wadded up there.  The look of discust on his face was painful to see.  I don't care whether you are fan or not.  I really think he is disappointed with himself more than anything.

I am a believer it is the bike. Look at the JGR Team, ever since James has been on that team it's only been getting better. Millsaps has only been getting better, along with Stewart. The Yamaha that James is riding can't really be considered one, as it is QUITE a bit thinner, because of the in house made aluminum gas tank that takes an outstanding 12 hours to make by hand for each one, just so he can thin up the bike. I believe that the rearward slanting engine has alot to do with front end washouts, even DR.D has come out with a different engine mounting kit for it to help with that. Since Stewart has been with JGR I believe that he has used his knowledge to help makes the bikes way better than they were then when he started on the team, therefore helping him and Millsaps go faster.

James is past racing in the form of the "guy to beat" and he knows it, along with most race fans out there. It's just the loyal #7 fans who continuously beat the dead horse they have named Yamaha that doesn't get it.  Stewart has been handed his lime light walking papers by a crew of faster riders which is lead by the champion RV.  The bike has absolutely nothing to do with this and James's pride & ego is the blame for his disasterous season period.  He has always needed to be "The Man" and when he does not fill this title he keeps going wfo until he crashes.

DM has proven this season that a JGR pro built Yamaha can run up front and the "handling" seems to be just fine for a Team rider. I used to think the guys spouting off about Stewart's bike everytime he lost or crashed were just being stupid but now I realize it's just some need an excuse for his short comings and the bike is the only thing they can come up with. Now why is it when James won this year the forums were blowing up with comments like "well JGR finally figured out the bike" but as soon as he failed in the next race the comments went back to "it's the bike"??? Get over it already!! James is on his way out of this type of racing and it's not because of the damn bike, it's because he can't hack being a top 5 rider and not living up to the "fastest man on the planet" hype!!

JBBR said it correctly: "Jimmy doesn't like to be challenged." Then BBA sums it up: "James's pride & ego is the blame for his disasterous season period. He has always needed to be "The Man" and when he does not fill this title he keeps going wfo until he crashes."
Stay at home James.

I am betting that he is close to calling it off with JGR or vice versa. How can you blame the bike when your teammate has the same bike and finsihing the races in the top 5.

Edited by Rich_Bing, 01 April 2012 - 03:08 PM.

djtroy, on 19 March 2012 - 10:56 PM, said:

I would like to see him try a beta or husky!

That didn't really have anything to do with his bike. He went a little long and there was no time for the rebound to get him to the next jump.

Edited by corndog, 01 April 2012 - 04:04 PM.

corndog, on 01 April 2012 - 04:04 PM, said:

What he said

Whats up guys. new here thought Id share my 2 cents.

At first I thought it was the bike and now Im thinking its him. I mean in the heat races and in practice hes usually flawless, but when the gate drops in the main he gets crappy starts and wrecks trying to make it up front. He just needs to take the rest of the season off and prepare for the outdoors. I mean Im no BIG Stewart fan but he CAN challenge other riders. I want him to challenge other riders. Thats the best  part of racing. It boring to watch RV ride straight to the finish line just about every week. this years outdoors should be interesting though. i want Stewart to ride up front and challenge people. I want to see 5 rider battles for a win.

Millsaps is the top guy on that JGR team, JS needs to re-evaluate himself and what he wants out of racing.  Until that happens, he'll be lucky if he doesn't injure himself out of a career.

Way to represent Millsaps, good job!

it must be a stewart thing they both struggle in the mains. #7 needs to find a nice girl that bakes brownies and retire and enjoy all of his money. i would

campdirt, on 01 April 2012 - 08:35 PM, said:

In James's case he usually takes himself out of it with wreckless riding in every other main.  With Malcolm, he needs to stop all training except for workng on his starts. He shows a lot of promise in his riding & speed but he has not really developed the skills for coming through traffic or having the patience to wait for a clean pass which seems to get himself into trouble in a lot cases.

Edited by BBA, 02 April 2012 - 02:59 AM.

So is he still claiming to get McGraths record?....haha. James is done for. Sucks to see him like this but greed can do that.

I've gotten to where I enjoy waiting for him to crash, knowing it's going to be spectacular!   I can't believe 20 other riders can go thru the same sections he does at what appears to be the same or close to same speed and no one wad it up except him.  I didn't wreck this much in his prime.  He's got all the skill and financial backing to be a champion again, but someone besides big james needs to have a sit down with him and show him a smarter way to ride for an entire season.
He should join KTM and DeCoster, I bet Roger could line him out.

I doubt Roger would be interested

meyermetal, on 02 April 2012 - 05:39 AM, said:

Roger wants to work with people who have some humility and want to focus on racing dirt bikes... He doesn't want to be someone's therapist.