Josh to Aprilia?

[scott411]

according to Motocross action

http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/ME...C6A02BFBCC129C

[paturoa]

He has been saying that a couple of offers were in the pipeline and that he was dissapointed (my word) with the money to race back here and oz.

I for one would like to see him race again in MX1.

[Shorty_925]

Could be a good development rider...? The bikes sound great and have a lot of top end speed when I last saw them in '07, but didnt look all that easy to ride. Be interesting if he go's that way, though would be better if Husky or TM gave him a bike.

[little.whittle]

Wow did not expect that!.. I don't think the bike will be nearly as competitive as his yami. Hed be a good developer

[retired motoman]

I think its rubbish , i cant see josh going backwards in mx1 developing
a bike for them, unless the offer was bloody good and the best on the table.
That would not be how josh would want to go out, will see .

[ArcherWC]

bugger, i dont think that will be a great way for him to go, BUT if there isnt anything better on the table, then I guess its better than nothing

[secondfield]

Bugger them all, unless he's spent all his money on booze, he should come back here and clean up the Aussies's.....

[Reckless]

Firstly I don't see why someone has to quit while at the top. I think its just as graceful to slowly drop down the ranks as you age, as to quit!! Wasn't that the way you came up??
Secondly if he's still enjoying himself getting 4th's and then later top 10's its still better than 99% of the worlds riders!
Where's the shame in that!!
Thirdly if it is true and Aprillia are really really serious! They make fucking good bikes. Becoming there no1 rider and developing their bike for them, there's no shame in that either! If he can make top 5 results on a new bike there's huge kudos in that. If he can't he's still earning much more in MX1 than can be earned anywhere else!

Good on him, and good luck to him!

Just my 2c

[CRF119]

Well Said!! Id rather be part of developing sumthing great the chance to build the dream bike is a one off oppertunity. Rather do that then race full time!

Firstly I don't see why someone has to quit while at the top. I think its just as graceful to slowly drop down the ranks as you age, as to quit!! Wasn't that the way you came up??
Secondly if he's still enjoying himself getting 4th's and then later top 10's its still better than 99% of the worlds riders!
Where's the shame in that!!
Thirdly if it is true and Aprillia are really really serious! They make fucking good bikes. Becoming there no1 rider and developing their bike for them, there's no shame in that either! If he can make top 5 results on a new bike there's huge kudos in that. If he can't he's still earning much more in MX1 than can be earned anywhere else!

Good on him, and good luck to him!

Just my 2c

[paturoa]

Here is a quote from Priem about next year - sounds positive.

I only have a one year contract and if I can continue I would be very happy. I have to wait a little. A lot of guys like De Dycker, Ramon and so many others still don't have rides, so it is going to be difficult. Also guys from the MX2 that need to go to MX1 because they are too old. Aprilia keep saying I can stay, but until my signature is on the paper then I am nervous. Aprilia want to have three or four riders in 2010, so they want to go big.

[little.whittle]

Maybe he could go to the AMA?? and show james and chad up haha

[retired motoman]

Firstly I don't see why someone has to quit while at the top. I think its just as graceful to slowly drop down the ranks as you age, as to quit!! Wasn't that the way you came up??
Secondly if he's still enjoying himself getting 4th's and then later top 10's its still better than 99% of the worlds riders!
Where's the shame in that!!
Thirdly if it is true and Aprillia are really really serious! They make fucking good bikes. Becoming there no1 rider and developing their bike for them, there's no shame in that either! If he can make top 5 results on a new bike there's huge kudos in that. If he can't he's still earning much more in MX1 than can be earned anywhere else!

Good on him, and good luck to him!

Just my 2c

good point , At his age now offers will be thinner on the ground so take it if its true. You never no his luck anyway, look at ramon when he got the title a few injurys and he just stayed up and in that top 6 and it came his way . A bit of luck and josh could still get a title you never no, he suffered from a fatige problem for a while there this year and droped down during the motos ,not like him he is a strong finisher. best of luck what ever he does.

[Reckless]

good point , At his age now offers will be thinner on the ground so take it if its true. You never no his luck anyway, look at ramon when he got the title a few injurys and he just stayed up and in that top 6 and it came his way . A bit of luck and josh could still get a title you never no, he suffered from a fatige problem for a while there this year and droped down during the motos ,not like him he is a strong finisher. best of luck what ever he does.

I like a man that can except another point of view! LOL!!
Who knows what will happen Eh! You could be on the button too.
Here's where we find out we've all been guessing wrong and he rides for Ktm, or Kawasaki or someone???
Cheers!

Btw: Ktm are getting bloody serious hired the MX champ Caroli I hear!

[Ktmboy]

Wouldn't be a bad move. Ride for a lesser known brand in off road, do pretty good over a couple of years and then secure the rights to the distributorship in Australasia.

Jeez now thats a thought

[kezzafish]

Wouldn't be a bad move. Ride for a lesser known brand in off road, do pretty good over a couple of years and then secure the rights to the distributorship in Australasia.

Jeez now thats a thought

Jeeze, you're onto it. Are you a closet millionare doing deeds for dirtbiking as a hobby?