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Michael Dunlop says he is delighted to have support from Paul Bird Motorsport and Kawasaki.
However, the 22-year-old has always been keen to stay loyal to his sponsors.
He says the deal for 2011 allows him to continue his own team but have factory help as well:
LIVE: 2025 Island Games - DAY FOUR
All the latest updates from Team Isle of Man in Orkney
Island Games: Men's mountain bike team take bronze
Squad earn the Isle of Man's 26th medal in Orkney
Hockey: End of season awards announced
Bacchas, Vikings and Valkyrs among those represented
Island Games: IOM swimming team adds five medals to tally
Two golds and another record for the Island
Island Games Day Three: 21 medals and more records for IoM
Swimming and Gymnastics take bulk of the honours