The Drop to MX2 Decision
The decision to ride the 250F was an interesting one considering the relative success Boyd has had over the years being one of the country's fastest 450 pilots showing exceptional speed on many occasions. At the end of the day the choice was left in the hands of the experience rider and he chose to take the path of the small bore bike for this year.
"I had the choice of riding the 250 or the 450, Dale was not fussed, when we first starting talking he thought I would be going with the 450, but that was not the case."
"Towards the end of last year I didn't really have many 450 deals on the table, and the offers I did have in front of me that I was considering were to ride a 250F, that got me thinking a little. With the offers to ride a 450 not really what I was looking for, I seriously considered the 250F and ended up with this ride and a deal through Honda who are supporting myself and the team and it all came together." the 29 year old explained, before adding,
"I have always practiced on a 250F over the past four or five years, when I was with Yamaha part of my contract was to have a 250F to practice on and same when I first signed with Honda, I have always felt fast on them, usually I was nearly as fast as I was on my 450, I knew I would be able to run the pace and have the speed."
It is never easy adjusting to a new bike, and the change from riding a 450 for years on end then changing down to the smaller 250F is a big difference that a lot of riders struggle with, It has taken Boyd a little time to re adjust but going by the results at the first round of the Victorian State titles where he beat some of the favourites for this year's MX2 title, he looks to have made the jump as seamless as possible.
"It has taken a little bit to re adjust to the smaller bike, there are things you can do on a 450 that you just can't do on the 250F, I had to get on top of a few bad habits to be able to ride the new bike, but it is all starting together which we seen at the first round of the Vic titles on the weekend." Commented Boyd
"The weekend went really well and gave us a good indication of where we are at. It still wasn't a perfect weekend for us and we are still a bit behind on the development of the motor and a few other things, so to go there and win was awesome knowing we still have more up our sleave."
