| Author | Message | ||
     Rmr |
"fueled by RMR's stated reason for going to Suzuki being that Buells couldn't be raced. Fact is I'm sure there were many good business reasons, one being that Suzuki offered money, and secondly wanting to be out of the controversy storm." I consider all of you guys friends and great fans...so I dont want to get into a pissing match here. If I stated this...it had to be out of context. I was in Roger Edmondson's office the day after Buell broke the news of shutting down. Roger told me face to face that the bike would be legal in 2010. So anonymous is correct....there were MANY reasons for us making the switch...ALL stemming from Harley shutting Buell down. But this was not one of them. I think it is time to concentrate on the positive things coming up for 2010....not dwell on what has been done for what ever reason. Buell is alive in the racing world and you guys now have something to cheer for! We are very happy where we are and wish everyone at EBR the best. Thanks Richie (Message edited by rmr on December 13, 2009) | ||
| Backcountryme |
Richie, you and your guys are pure class. I cannot wait to see what you guys have coming in the next few years. RMR has at least one fan in Canada' | ||
| Dentguy |
Richie, Thanks for posting and clearing things up. As Backcountryme already said, you are pure class. Best wishes for next season and beyond. (Message edited by dentguy on December 13, 2009) | ||
| Fuzzz |
Richie, You and your crew are a class act, and I wish you well in the upcoming season! By the way, I got my shirts today, just in time for Christmas for me and my boy. Thanks!! | ||
| Dbird29 |
I will be cheering Danny E (even on the Suzuki) and all the Buell racers! Can't wait for the season to start. | ||
| José_quiñones |
Go Danny! Go RMR! Go Gecko! (I'm keeping my bikes/truck insured by Geico) See you all at VIR/NJMP. originally poster over here: http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=237030 (Message edited by José_quiñones on December 14, 2009) | ||
| Elvis |
Hmmmm, I don't see a Rossmeyer logo on that bike. Richie, can you comment if you will have another rider (I see Danny is the only rider currently listed on your site) and if you pick up another rider, will they be on Suzuki also? Will Rossmeyer's still be a sponsor? | ||
| Rmr |
1. There is a Rossmeyer logo on the front fender. As long as I am racing motorcycles....Bruce will always have a logo on my bike....I owe him that much. 2. We are entertaining another bike/rider....it will blow your socks off if it comes thru....but we will see. If it happens....the bike will be a Suzuki As of now it is only Danny. 3. With Buell no longer selling street bikes....there really isnt a place for the Rossmeyers. It makes no sense for them to sponsor a bike that is not on their showroom floor. Hope that answers your questions... (Message edited by rmr on December 14, 2009) | ||
| Endoman33 |
RMR Richie, I thank you and Danny for the 2009 season. Buell public should understand, and respect the decision your team had to make. Best of luck to RMR and Danny for the 2010 season. Look forward to news of the possible second rider and bike. Thanks again | ||
| Duggram |
Good luck next year at RMR. I really like the looks of that Suzuki. 3 years ago I rolled a pickup 6 times. The Geico adjuster said there wasn't a single part worth saving. Even broke the valve cover off the Cummins. Geico not only covered the cost, they didn't raise my rates one bit. I'll be keeping my truck and 3 bikes on Geico coverage. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
Richie, that's a good looking bike. Any plans to come out with some fan gear for 2010? | ||
| Firstbuell |
now we're talking - finally feels like this discussion's back on track Buellers panting for RMR fan gear, be it Zook-riding or otherwise...... Go RMR !! Go Danny !! | ||
| Backcountryme |
That bike looks fast even standing still. | ||
| Buell2001b |
I was right all along. I did say the Buell could be raced but RMR made a desicion not to. Thanks for the honesty of coming out and saying it how it is. Its all about money and opportunities. Its sad that the DSK will become as boring as superbike with all Suzukis on the grid. Guess this year I will be saving money from not going to any AMA and just go to the GP to see Stoner and Ducati spank some japp bikes | ||
| Badlionsfan |
Buell2001b, you just aren't getting it. I give up, you're not capable of understanding the racing business. You're like a retard at the zoo, you like what you see but you don't understand it. | ||
| Black |
Business is business, I understand. I'll tell you though, if Buell were a religion, RMR would be Moses, in my book. You will never know how much I enjoyed watching RMR and Danny win on a Buell. I have waited since I was a little boy to see an American machine in the winner's circle again. Thanks RMR and Danny Eslick! I will proudly wear my RMR t-shirt until it is a rag! Don't stop selling them ok? | ||
| Backcountryme |
Buell2001 will you do us all a favor and just go away. Have fun on your bike and stop posting about what you know nothing about. | ||
| Spectrum |
RMR Crew Chief was quoted on RoadRacing World concerning Danny testing the new Suzuki at a NESBA Track Day at Road Atlanta. http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?artic le=38954 "It was a little too cold to actually get any productive testing as far as set-up goes. But at least we were able to get Danny on the bike and get photographs taken. The people from NESBA were real nice and made us feel right at home, so we want to thank them." This from a post on another motorcycle forum I follow. The post was by a local NESBA member that was at Road Atlanta while Danny was testing. "Was this a NESBA event? The reason I ask, I read somewhere Danny Eslick was testing his new DSB Suzuki at a NESBA Road Atlanta track day. He went by me into T6 one session, def. carrying a good bit more speed than me, but I put my head down & was able to stay within 10 bike lengths w/my 150cc advantage until we got thru T12, whereupon he wheelied away from me down the front straight & into T1...cool to see, for sure. he showed me where I should ACTUALLY be braking for 10a & 12, too!" Interesting considering Barry's comment implying Danny wasn't able to really get the bike up to speed and this guy thinking he was sort of hanging with Danny. Kind of puts in perspective how fast the real pros really are. | ||
| Buell2001b |
badlionsfan, this comment is coming from lions fan. are you kidding me. Business is business, you are either succesful or you are a lions fan. If you think Danny has a chance to retain the title on a suzuki you must be the retard. Why would I put so much talent of a rider on a bike that can't beat the R6's. you really think M4 will give the same technical help tot he geico team that they do to their own team. wake up and smell the coffee. if anyone wins the title on a suzuki it will be Cardenaz. after the season is over and i am wrong i wont post any more, but if I am right then you can go. deal | ||
| Badlionsfan |
There you go again, ignoring the business of racing and pretending you have a crystal ball. I'm not gonna debate the future with you, cuz we'd both just be guessing. Either suzi or yama could win the dsb title this season, and so could anyone else at this point. What I'm trying to get you to understand is why the things that have already happened did and to get you to lay off rmr. But you just can't seem to grasp anything that anyone tells you. | ||
| Court |
>>>cuz we'd both just be guessing. Don't feel alone. Almost EVERYTHING in this thread is inaccurate. Think of it as a bar the day before the world series. | ||
| Backcountryme |
Fair enough Court. But the biggest problem here is that we don't have anyone that will or can give us any facts. | ||
| Strongbad |
The Geico team is run by two guys out of a completely different shop than the M4 team. It is out of the same shop that built the Buell's last season. Also, I seem to remember Martin handing the Yamaha's their asses on numerous occasions throughout the season and Jason Disalvo was consistently the fastest qualifier, racking up 6 superpoles last year. Buell2001b, I think you put a bit too much stock in the performance of the bike. Just because Danny isn't on a Yamaha means that he doesn't have a chance this season? That is a ridiculous statement. The biggest thing is the rider and the crew that screw the bikes together. You have the number 1 plate holder and two of the best mechanics in the paddock with years of experience building Suzuki's. Personally, I think Danny has a damn good chance of repeating this year. | ||
| Backcountryme |
Well said Strong. Most people forget that the RMR crew built some of the best Suzukis around for years. Plus Danny put a second rate Suzuki on the box several times against the factory bikes. That was also back in the day of factory unobtainum. I think that the RMR crew has a great chance of winning the #1 plate again. | ||
| Macdiver |
First I do wish RMR and Danny continued success. It is a shame that HD shut down Buell and forced you to look elsewhere. It would be really good to see you guys win the championship again or at least come close. That would really confirm that Buell did not have an unfair advantage in Daytona Sport Bike last season and that the success was the team and the rider. I also want to go on record wishing anyone who races a Buell next season (in either division) the best. However, whoever chooses to race Buells better be ready for even louder whining that the Buells are not legal and have been given an unfair advantage. I do not think that it is true, but I'm new to this racing series so I'm not sure if my opinions count. (Yes, I jumped on the Buell / RMR bandwagon last season). Not sure if this thread is the right place for my question, but, Mr. Morris, Do you have any insight on why the Superbike money was cut so severely while the DSB money was cut less? | ||
| Rmr |
That is a fair question and this is just my opinion. I feel that DMG in the long term are looking to get more and more people excited about motorcycle racing in America.....not just the hard core group that know the difference between Superbike and Sportbike. Those folks will buy tickets to see a lot of bikes on the gird with the lead being swapped back and forth many times per lap. Even though Superbike wasnt just the Matt show this year....you have to admit the grid wasnt a big as Sportbike and the racing wasnt as exciting. Its not going to happen overnight...but if you were at New Jersey...you will have to say they are doing something right....the place was packed. That is just my two cents...in short...I think they want the most exciting, less expensive, larger grid class to be the premier class. I will probably get burned at the stake for this...guess I should take my own advise and not comment on things. But you guys (most of you guys) have been supportive of RMR...so I will join in as much as possible. Thanks for a serious and interesting question. | ||
| Backcountryme |
Well put Richie. I agree that the racing in the DSB class was far better then in the DSK class. I also like the fact that there are far more brands in DSB then in DSK. It is just nice to not have run away victories and one brand dominating. | ||
| Endoman33 |
RMR I just ordered my #1 Eslcik t-shirt last night. Thanks for still carring the gear | ||
| Dbird29 |
http://richiemorrisracing.com/ Championship Race Shirts under the "Shop Here" button. | ||
| Court |
Interesting to see that the entire team is in Daytona for Biketoberfest. You learn a lot reading the website. Cool ! |
