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Richard230

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Zero's founder leaves the company
« on: March 08, 2011, 10:59:01 AM »
Zero's founder has moved on to greener pastures. Read about it here:

http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2011/zero-motorcycles-founder-leaves-company
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Re: Zero's founder leaves the company
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2011, 01:10:24 PM »
A bit of rumor-mongering:
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/zero-motorcycles-fires-neal-saiki/

Zero's designs are pretty interesting. I hope they can stay fairly true to their roots (extreme light-weight dirt bikes) while also producing excellent bikes for the road. It seems like they're moving in that direction, so I wish them well..
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