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In reply to Post #721
Looks like they've jumped into RNFs slot at short notice and were planning on 2025. A name change on paper at the moment, but on a quick read about them in Nascar I dont think your wrong long term, can only be a good thing. Looking forward to see how they get on, Olivera's no slouch!
(Press release blurb:- Trackhouse will essentially take over the old RNF squad and its staff, while Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez – who are contracted to Aprilia – will remain as riders.)
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I am a big NASCAR fan and if Trackhouse can do what they have done in a shot space of time it will be interesting to see what they can do in MOTO.GP
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In reply to Post #719
Yes me to, live moto gp testing on tnt tomorow so that's my morning and afternoon sorted..looking forward also to see how rins does on the yamaha.
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In reply to Post #718
Yay, so very pleased for him 
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In reply to Post #714
He has signed. 
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In reply to Post #716
Everything to go for I guess, had to be first. Great rider, sure he will be a world champ one day
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In reply to Post #715
I didnt get why JM rode the way he did. He was 14 points behind so in reality he needed Bag to fall off and it he did 15 point would have done for him so why he pushed so hard I'll never know. Yes there's the must win mentality but he could have seriously injured himself instead of just his pride.
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Factory boy with no zero personality wins 
Disappointed for JM, wish he would have won, run out wide then and incident with MM ffs
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Bugger! Digi to VR46...I'd like that
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Monster energy and red bull . Who will marini choose..? Its all about the coin.
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In reply to Post #709
Watched it earlier, Masia and Sasaki fair enough, thought Masia had a cheek waving his hand about though. How did Adrián Fernández get away with that, where are the stewards standards. I read a article about Sasaki being punished for a similar incident a few years back, has someone got it in for him?
Good race for the observer though
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I hope JM wins, great rider and seems a really nice fella. I wouldn’t put it past some factory sabotage though, let’s hope FB slide out of the main race. JM deserves the title
Yep, we'll be routing for him, just hope I don't have to think it was won unfairly if not!
The leopard team didn't deserve that moto 3. Very dirty riding,I agree rubbing is racing but 4 times asaki pushed wide.
I've not seen that race yet.
I keep hearing about this progidy coming to GP, can't remember his name, going to have to go back and find some of his races to watch too.
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In reply to Post #706
Was a great ride for Digi
I hope JM wins, great rider and seems a really nice fella. I wouldn’t put it past some factory sabotage though, let’s hope FB slide out of the main race. JM deserves the title
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The leopard team didn't deserve that moto 3. Very dirty riding,I agree rubbing is racing but 4 times asaki pushed wide.
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In reply to Post #707
Dodgy tyre apparently!! How convenient for the factory team!!
Isn't it just. He certainly seemed to be shaking his head a lot during the race and at the end he looked like he was indicating it was spinning.
What were all those wierd dashboard messages about too, mapping 8 for no reason, 0000 on the boards 
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In reply to Post #706
Dodgy tyre apparently!! How convenient for the factory team!! would be a shame if Digi doesn't get a ride in moto gp next year, proof has been there all season that moto gp is a big step up from moto 2!
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Made up for Digi, he's had some terrible luck. I cant believe he's potentially losing a ride while others keep circulating who've never got close to a podium.
Edit, and wth with Jorge .....someone from Ducati fettle with his bike then....hmmm
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In reply to Post #703
Honda will not intend been in the shadows for long, massive for them now, they have had the poster boy for a long time, not now!
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In reply to Post #703
The commentators on BT were saying it's because he feels he's too far down the pecking order at Ducati. Not sure I'd swap the VR46 for the Honda but he must have been told or be expectant of that Honda being more competitive. TBH you never know, there have been un ridable bikes that have been tamed by individuals.
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Hi All
WTF luca in talks to replace rat boy at Honda???
Valentino will be fuming!!!!
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #701
Cracker wasn't it
I'm beginning to become a real fan of those wider tracks, so much more opportunity to make it a interesting race.
I thought A Marquez was a complete tool, has he been taking lessons from M, god help the other riders next year with 2 idiots on the track, but I live in hope!
Cant remember if it was this race or the last where Bagnaia past both those other riders in the corner...pure class
I was convinced Martin would bin it, hats off to him!
Here's to more races like that, should be a thrilling climax.
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Cmon Jorge Martin, would I love to see him beat factory Bagnia at to post 
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The tyre situation is coming in to play more and more, sadly its starting to get like F1 with tyre strategies winning races and not the riders skill! Pleased for Zarco though
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Made up for Zarco and Digi, again another good race. I know what Martin was trying to do but I'm surprised he couldn't make it stick. Think Michellin need to go. I don't get the excuses about not having tyres for a certain track, it's not as if they don't tend for the contract not knowing what tracks will be used, granted some are added but on the whole.
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Well, that was a bit more like it
Wth was that corner all about, I'd love to know if they ever find out a reason for the riders dropping there. It was almost as if there was a area with absolutely no feedback to the riders very odd. All the comments on the track being dirty, not really buying that from Donna. Surely they have a very basic responsibility to the riders and fans to ensure the track is at least as clean as it could be. Kept bleating on how it was such a narrow track due to only having grip on the racing line, yes....but on other tracks there is much more grip off it. Not sure I've seen such a dusty looking track.
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In reply to Post #695
To be fair the none factory Ducati are competitive. Ducati ain’t going to bring rat boy in to upset their boys 
Be interesting because for me he still wants it, deffo not in it for the money, more likely the passion which you have to respect that bearing in mind his medical conditions 
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In reply to Post #695
I wasn't expecting that, looks like he didn't get his way.
Only a 1 year deal and couldn't take his techs.
I'm quite looking forward to seeing what he can do from a racing perspective, I think there's some life in ratty
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Hi All
Just woke up to the news that rat boy is swapping €12 million and a factory ride for €2million and a second hand ducati.
Can't wait to see how this turns out 
Best
Jon
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Watched the Japanese sprint, same old pecking order, excluding Jorge (what are they feeding him)...lol.
Mrs said I'm watching the GP....I'm thinking I might give it a miss....but then....rain
More excitement in half a race than in 2 normal dry ones.
Really sad saying that, something needs mixing up, the status quo is getting boring.
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In reply to Post #689
You're not wrong really enjoyed watching him and was rooting for a podium, would have been too good to be true!
What a little gem they've got in India, all that build up about it probably not being ready and then it turns out like that! Shame for Marini in the sprint, didn't look that bad but after some of the lucky escapes for riders lately being reminded they're human isn't a bad thing.
What the hell were Dorna thinking* with Jorge Martin, delaying the podium ceromony, he shouldn't have been on it, disgraceful.
10 year anniversary of Marco Simoncelli's death on the 23rd, what could have been
Where does the time go!
* not actually asking, just in disbelief they'd do that
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In reply to Post #691
That’s interesting, I wouldn’t though he would be in it for the money. I think he has one last title in him!
To do it on a non factory bike is some ask though!
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Hi Scozza
My "man in the paddock" said rat boy has signed a big money pre contract deal with Faenza which is dependant on them getting the ducati deal.
Can't see him riding a 1 year old bike personally, but I wouldn't put much past the slimey little sh#t
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #688
I had seen that. That’s Kawasaki ****ed!
See if he can get more out of it than TR. They must have promised him something
Mr Honda on a Ducati, is it a factory ride, could be interesting that, the dirty rat strikes again
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Hi All,
I think the phrase is "you can never relive your childhood"
But I did this weekend, thank you Mr Pedrosa for taking years off my life for a couple of days
Never the #1 legend as that goes to Vali for me, but you truly are a legend in your own right
Probably one of the greatest race weekends ever
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #687
MM on a Ducati next season and Johnathan ray Yamaha.
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Bagnaia o.k for Misano, he's a tough lad. I wasn't expecting that or the domino effect of the crash, not seen a proper high side like that for a while.
Apart from that the race was better down the pecking order, some good tussels, when we got to see them. Not sure what fun there is to be had watching a race leader 1.5 seconds ahead with the odd pan to the 2nd place.
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In reply to Post #685
Great rider JOH, meet him a couple of times, proper nice guy, great rider ☝️
The Yamaha is lacking otherwise he would win everything 
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In reply to Post #679
Finally got to watch Thruxton, that Ohalloran is something else, the rest of the field might as well give up when it came to those 3 corners  Didn't get to see Cardwell but caught the Motorad there, again not too exciting.
I'll have a nosey for the MM rumours, not been keeping up to date last couple of weeks :-(
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In reply to Post #682
Ducati dominance 
The best rider for me is on a Yamaha towing his nuts off 
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In reply to Post #682
Did see the rumour MM on an MV in 2025 season via KTM.
Agree getting boring ,the Manx GP qualy is good with 230+ classic lap.
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Last race back to the same order of things....boredom for me 
Most exciting bit was Bezzecchi near high side, was it on the 1st corner...hmm
Missed the Sprint and based on the GP didn't watch it, how bad is that !
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In reply to Post #680
Go for it, have you a race licence ? Interesting what MM said about KTM but if he really believes it why not go to them next season when honda said they wouldn't stand in his way.
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In reply to Post #678
Like the BMW series, wouldn’t mind a crack at that lol
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In reply to Post #678
Still haven't got round to watching it, caught a 10 second clip live that's about it :-(
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In reply to Post #677
Good weekend BSB thruxton.
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MotoGP pretty flat at the moment for me!
Glad it's not just me thinking that, however Silverstone peaked my interest again, fabulous, got a bit of my GP mojo back
Commentators...hmm..half the time they're contradict themselves
and the camera angles haven't been great lately, as for the race directors choice of duels to watch it's been infuriating at times!
I need a spell checker
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In reply to Post #675
Agreed but think they are changing soon ? TM did good in the suzuka.
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Hi All
Anybody else feeling a bit flat with the new commentators on the moto gp racing?
I don't know who any of them are, but for me they are boring as hell
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #673
Got the win in the WSB super sport TM, rookie ride, up the Brits
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In reply to Post #672
Will be interesting to see if raz can get the BMW to handle on the brakes the way the yam does. See Tarran Mackenzie has got a ride in suzuka endurance race.
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In reply to Post #671
By far the best racing, MotoGP pretty flat at the moment for me!
Good results for Rea, needed them, too late though, reckon he might be going to Yamaha? Needs a competitive bike ASAP if he wants to challenge for another title
Toprak the great, what a rider, 2nd race, had to laugh at Batista, straight line power from behind, passes him then he does him on the brakes, every time lol, far superior rider, shame the jap bikes don’t have the straight line speed!
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In reply to Post #670
Wsbk Rea win , both races and superpole were superb.
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In reply to Post #669
Yeah wsbk and the road racing for me, imatra was great to watch and a great ride by Hicky.
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In reply to Post #668
The man gets better and better, has to be one of the best riders on the planet at the moment. It’s a surprise he had left Yamaha as that was an open door to MotoGP if he wanted it. No complaints from me, WSB is where it’s at, at the moment for me, some of the best racing I have seen in a long time, so competitive and everybody riding on the limit
Sliding it into nearly every corner lol, incredible, not to mention the brakes!
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In reply to Post #667
Crashing out race two win for Oggy, not sure going to BMW is a wise choice
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In reply to Post #664
Interesting....why is it I hope he doesn't get a good ride...oh yes...the Rossi incident....I'll never forgive him 
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In reply to Post #664
Reckon it’s the dump for me sadly 
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In reply to Post #663
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In reply to Post #663
Honda commented that MM could leave before his contract ends if he wanted too, talk was he may goo to KTM but with his lack of development skills would they have the budget for all the repairs he may cost them.
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In reply to Post #662
Doubt it, the vapour trail would see your Ducati electrics failing aaand shedding its paint in no time. 
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What’s the standing 1/4 of a mile 7.6 seconds, must have warmed the tyres up to get that steam power down and that time lol
Top end 180mph, could pass that on my back wheel on the Ducati lol 
You have to love people who like to tinker, crackers
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In reply to Post #658
There are some stupidly fast electric cars out there, my god 
Saw a chap has just taken the land speed record with a steam powered motorbike (I kid you not)! Built in his garage and it looks bloody good. (To me)
here
Edit, said garage in another tabloid, obv not by this link.
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In reply to Post #659
Yeah bad one for Sykes as you say leg is bad as well by the sound of it.
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WSB on Sunday for me, some great racing and JR in the mix and after the last race TR rides straight past me at the foggy esses on the front wheel and then stops it mid air, got a great picture ✊
Just read, Tom Sykes had a massive high side at the Coppice in the last race, red flagged it, took Rinaldi out too, sadly, says 10 broken ribs and some other damage, that’s him done I guess, dangerous game when it all goes wrong 
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In reply to Post #656
Agreed but sadly the future is electric and even Ferrari have hybrid road cars now that out perform their petrol cars.
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In reply to Post #656
Agreed but sadly the future is electric and even Ferrari have hybrid road cars now that out perform their petrol cars.
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In reply to Post #655
How could anyone be proud of owning a electric vehicle 100%
Hairdryers 
For me a bike is, what it looks like, what it sounds like and what it goes like!
Long live petrol
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In reply to Post #654
I think unless they can get an electric commuter model
You had to use that word didn't you  doing my best 'spit the dog' impression, aka a Carragher to us ex Mancs
Oh, you've started me off......How could anyone be proud of owning a electric vehicle, the claim of saving the planet while paying for companies to employ modern day slaves mining Nickel on 30p a hour (if they're lucky) some as young as 6...but if you were part of the slave trade from the 1800's your pure evil and any modern descendants must pay retributions...hypocrisy.
Or mining Cobalt from deep sea areas that haven't even been explored yet, where their attention was drawn by crustaceans (unknow to science) that decorated their bodies with the bright blue stuff.
The day GP goes electric will be the day I switch off, as have most reading this 
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In reply to Post #653
Asia is a massive market and honda are being pushed further down the sales leader leader every year and I think unless they can get an electric commuter model to compete with the Chinese they will slip further behind.
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In reply to Post #651
I cant see monies affecting Honda too much, I would imagine it pales into insignificance compared to worldwide moped sales/revenue 
Has the U.k market changed a lot since the mid O's? It was nearly all Asian back then, Ducs were expensive to service...and the intervals
I'd love to see BMW and Kwakkers in the mix, naturally Suzis back too.
I'm not sure where the GP is going tbh. There clearly aren't enough manufacturers to make it a full field, the answer, concessions and satellite teams.....hmmm.
Quite frankly I don't care who finishes past say 6th unless its a tight field.
Is GP getting above its station, prohibitively too expensive?
I think GP would be more interesting if the bikes were the same base with tweaks and riders making the difference.
To that end the Mrs said it'd be interesting if there was a race where all the bikes were the same, rotated through manufacturers/satellites per race and it was the riders who made the difference.
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In reply to Post #651
I wouldn’t be surprised if Honda were not back at the top in a couple of years, massive funding and they can’t say it’s the V4, they have been running one for years!
I would love to see Aprillia win one too, stunning bike that sounds immense. Yamaha needs something radical by the looks of it, they have the rider if they can keep him, already lost TR in WSB. Donnington this weekend for me
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In reply to Post #650
Personally I think the future isn't to bright for the Japanese manufacturers in Moto GP unless they have a big resurgence in sales to fund development and invest in bringing riders on like Rossi is doing with his race school. Would love to see April's get some serious funding long term to invest in more development.
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In reply to Post #648
Be interesting to see how it pans out for Honda and MM, as they say, nobody bigger than the name over the door
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In reply to Post #648
love it
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In reply to Post #647
Think a 100k is conservative bearing in mind an engine is 200 to 250k and frame and swing arm 500k brakes 70k all in euros but who knows what it actually costs honda.
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In reply to Post #644
maybe there should be a rule limiting the number of times you can crash at each venue.
Maybe that’s Hondas bank balance, got to sell a lot of bikes to fund that lot, say 100k a crash
Anybody hear Neil Hodgson comments about the Ducati, even on the slower tracks they are still quick now due to them squaring off and just using the power to drive out of them
Rat boy and Honda just seem in a total mess, don’t know where they are going and as for Yamaha, gone!
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In reply to Post #644
I think mm will leave Honda for another team next season. Or listen to his grandad and retire.
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In reply to Post #643
The rules of the long lap penalty is the rider must keep in-between the white lines. Acosta crossed them and hit the outside green paint so should of had to re take it.
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In reply to Post #643
Despirattion for MM and honda, after five crashes last week ,maybe there should be a rule limiting the number of times you can crash at each venue.
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In reply to Post #641
I think so for the moment, just hope they become a bit more competitive for next season.
Just read Quat has a long lap penalty at Silverstone for taking out Espargaro. Personally I thought there was room for him to try it, losing the front end was incedental, it didn't seem like he went to fast in but I guess its conjecture.
Might have my wires crossed here but that long lap where he went in the green, if rules are rules.....
Marc Marquez declaring himself fit with 2 broken ribs, what are Honda thinking, simply shocking, glad race directors stepped in.
Jake Dixon, I was rooting for him, is it 9 third places before finally getting his win, thats what you call quite consistent. The futures looking very bright indeed.
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well chuffed for Jake Dixon,what a ride..well pished of with race control though. demoting brad binder twice from 3rd place, in the sprint then again in main race. ok rules are rules but that track seriously needs some of the green paint removed in places. and race control need to re look at acostas long lap penalty in the Moto 2 race. or is it because Acosta is going to be dornas next mm..
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In reply to Post #640
Prila and KTM third and fourth, has the Japanese era come to an end ?
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In reply to Post #639
Yep, how can he blame the bike for rear ending someone
It was embarrassing, you could almost hear his brain whirring, stare at the bike, no that'll look silly so I'll half heartedly gesticulate at the other rider...
I do hope Bez can do the double today, he didn't seem that confident in his post race.
As for the Ducati, how they can still be the fastest on the straight by some way is just crazy though KTM seem to be catching up.
Edit, did you see Bez blast past Bag on that corner, I could have sworn he was going wide, thats a lesson in late braking I didnt think was possible, but it is the sprint, perhaps Bag didn't want to push it.
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In reply to Post #638
Agreed and five crashes for MM.
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Great ride by JM today
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You don't get to win six Moto GP world championships without a huge amount of talent but I think the bike was then the best out there and had been tailored to suit him as nobody else could match his success. Things moved on though and rival manufacturers caught up , Ducati always had the performance but only Casey stoner could ride it but now they have improved it's handling and made all that power more user friendly. Always been a Ducati fan and Audi have helped refine them and bring reliability they once lacked but for me they've lost a little of their character that made me love them.
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In reply to Post #633
Marc, I'll never like him after the Rossi incedent but as of late hes had me shouting at the screen
Super competitive but always been a dirty rat for me
Reckless is another word. I agree, he is involved in a lot of crashes. He was claiming he could only find the limit of the bike by crashing it out, fair point if he is not taking others out but he is crashing out all the time and some of the dives up the inside just show a desperate man for me
I am certain that the Honda has been developed for MM because Mir is a good rider and is getting nothing out of it. Like mentioned, must be an expensive game for Honda!
I am having my doubts now about if he will ever win a championship again myself, Honda’s demise with MM and Yamaha’s straight 4. I can only see KTM or Aprillia been a serious challenge to Ducati for a a while now. Makes you wonder if Japanese manufacturers have stagnated whilst Ducati and Audi have developed something very special in the V4. Bearing in mind Honda have run a V4 for a long time!
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In reply to Post #634
Personally, NO. If he had the straight line power he still wouldn't have the ability to late brake like Bagnaia, maybe he could learn and I'm being a bit harsh. I'm fairly certain he wouldn't think twice of trying though even if he knew he wasn't there yet, that's not drive, that's recklessness.
On a different note, Zarco, I wish he'd get his timing to push those tires right, could be a exciting dark horse if he does.
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In reply to Post #633
MM must be the costliest rider any team has ever employed, not just the salary he commands but the repair bills must be horrendous. Thing if you were a team boss with bikes capable of winning would you gamble on him if the opportunity to take him on came your way ?
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Not been on the forum for a while, still been watching the GP though and somethings really irritating me greatly and it ends with Marquez on both counts. 1 of them with expectations and skill beyond his equipment but he just won't compromise.
Marc, I'll never like him after the Rossi incedent but as of late hes had me shouting at the screen. So his bike won't do what he wants it to do and he's more capable than the bike. Normally, falling off would serve as a warning but no, not even the threat of losing his sight is enough for his ego. So, if you have a rider that won't tone it down, with a bike that will go down the track in his hands because..err...they don't know why and a garage that lets him do it surely someone running the race should be looking at it. The amount of time he falls, causes craches and the potential for a serious injury is simply getting ridiculous. Who's protecting the other riders, it's shocking. It's not as if it's just the 1 incedent in the race, your watching it thinking not again, and even when it calmed down before he lost the front end I said to the Mrs he won't finish anyway, he'll bin it, he can't help himself.
Think it was Marc that could have T boned someone in this race on the corner when he went in too hot, with commentators saying it's happens getting caught up in the other bikes air streams...it probably does..but in his case.
I know he's a champion, I know he's a winner by nature but he has to say in his head , I'll do 6th as my bikes not good enough (unless something external happens to the better bikes).
Anyhoo. Miller, I so wish he could get it together on that bike, you see glimpses but he's not there and Zarco, very impressed, but I'm loving B&M @ 46, aren't they doing well
As for the bikes, wierd, now the Ducatis are turning can anyone stop them, always had the extra grunt for years over rivals. The F1 connection, I get it and if KTM get that power difference sorted they could verly likely dominate, looking very good.
We've got a couple of nice little twisty tracks coming up, S&E, should be very interesting...if I can block MM out of my head or he gets injured before the sprint ...only joking.
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In reply to Post #630
Read something today which I found interesting. All about the aero dynamics according to KTM, Honda and Yamaha, apparently Suzuki could not afford to compete so the last year they let the engineers play around with the bikes and add wings etc. everybody is saying if they had the right aerodynamics they would be untouchable. Yamaha talking about chucking out because they cannot afford to compete, Honda in development with the F1 teams, KTM In F1 Red bull pocket and have some funding
Hears me thinking it’s V4 power, I can smell some bull**** somewhere, our bikes are not at the races or we don’t have the tech to compete?
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In reply to Post #629
Weather was perfect again and some quick times by all. Some race the senior TT and another lap record. How long before somebody hits an average of 140mph lol 
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In reply to Post #628
If you look back through the history honda, Yamaha ect have had their times of dominance but unlike those Ducati have a policy of sharing their data with any teams using their bikes which maybe why there are so many of them on the grid.
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In reply to Post #628
Super sprint was good, lots of elbows out. Hicky in the senior incredible, best TT ever.
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Ducati dominance
FQ needs to leave Yamaha, NOW!
Jap bikes gone 
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In reply to Post #626
Yeah I'd love to see Dean win another one, josh Brookes isn't having any luck at the moment either.
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In reply to Post #625
Dunlop means business. Straight off the start line, head on the tank, flat out!
Some good racing with the top 3 as expected all in the mix. I wish Dean Harrison would get a win, riding well as usual
Hicky wins super stock. Saw him at Donnington a few weeks ago at BSB, must be down to the luck I wished him, saying that the last time I did that his chain came off in the first race
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In reply to Post #624
First superbike race Dunlop looked incredible, so relaxed , Hicky impressive with a broken quickshifrter and having to pump the brakes to slow down mental.
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In reply to Post #623
Thank he has been training and eating healthy for some now.
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TT is on ITV4 for any bike fans that are interested. Weather is looking good, should be super fast
Edit - wasn’t expecting that. Michael Dunlop new lap record 135.5mph 
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In reply to Post #621
Hickie's well and truly on it.
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In reply to Post #620
Yeah I do wonder what they have promised in terms of the bike.
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In reply to Post #619
Seen it, unbelievable that if im honest, guessing they are throwing the kitchen sink at WSB
I bet Yamaha are gutted
Saying that, you don’t get many chances to become a world champion and you want a decent bike to be that man
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In reply to Post #618
Toprak Razgatlioglu on a BMW , mistake with ducati's dominance?
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In reply to Post #617
FB out again!
That Honda is poor, Mir crashes out again, PE did nothing last year and I thought MM was nailed on for second until that, you could see it coming, it’s was sliding all over losing grip
Even the independent Ducatis are extremely competitive!
Right about the jap bikes, Suzuki were close last year, Honda has no grip and the Yam has zero power in comparison, FQ said he had one overtaking opportunity and that was turn 4 running on the outside, flat as a fart. Reckon he will be gone soon if they don’t give him a competitive machine
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In reply to Post #616
How moto gp has changed with the highest placed Japanese machine only seventh. Another DNF for MM I think his glory days in the sport are over as I can't see honda developing the bike enough to be competitive with him on it and as you say I don't think he has the knowledge to help in development.
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In reply to Post #615
Been away, got back today and watched all 3. Nobody has got a chance of competing with that v4 with a flyweight on it at the moment, saying that, he is getting the best out of the package
Rea and Toprak to fight it out for second, needs some luck though. Insane on the brakes TR again
Got my tickets for the Donnington round
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In reply to Post #614
A Bautista T Razgatlioglu race one,two and sp, JR third in race one , fear it may all be over for the season unless something dramatic happens.
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In reply to Post #613
Great ride from Binder, looking strong KTM, Hopefully mixes things up a bit!
Feel for FQ, that Yamaha is not at the races as the saying goes
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In reply to Post #612
Good race with KTM 2nd and 3rd but close to a win.
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In reply to Post #611
I think they have done a lot of work with the Kawi, last season it was well off the mark, still sounds like he is suffering with front end grip though.
The V4 is some engine, I noticed FQ is feeling the pinch too, he has been vocal about Yamaha needing to bring out a V4, which I would love to see. Saying that, the cross plane crank is still one of the best sounding bikes around for me. Can’t see a straight 4 been truly competitive for a while, Audi / Ducati have done some work on that V4 power plant and they are now reaping the rewards, like looking back to the 916 days
Saying that Honda have run a V4 for years. Somebody in the press was blaming MM for Hondas poor performance the other week, saying he was a great rider but he was poor at developing the bike
Qualifying and the sprint race today
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In reply to Post #610
JR clearly had more corner entry and mid corner speed but was slower out of the corner. Vtwins always generated more mechanical grip and grunt than straight fours but lost out on top end but Ducati have the best of both with the v four.
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In reply to Post #608
Not good
Ducati straight line speed is crazy, like cheating. I see they are trying to get another 500rpm for the Kawasaki, they need it!
Ducati dominance
Saying that just bought myself a 1299 Panigale on a 17 plate, last of the big twins, I had been looking out for one for a while tbh
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In reply to Post #608
No catching Bautista this year. Great rider on best bike , hopefully it doesn’t end up boring
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In reply to Post #607
JR on the limit all weekend payed the price race 2.
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FB out again, amateurish lol
What a ride from Rins
3rd for Yamaha and FQ, good ride that, need some magic Yamaha
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In reply to Post #604
KTM win
VR46 second and third
Hopefully stops FB running away with it
Feel for FQ on the factory Yamaha, poor that
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In reply to Post #604
Copying WSB. Not watched one as yet?
To be fair as a fan there for the weekend it has to be more entertaining that just the free practice and qualifiers on the Saturday
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sprint race needs ditching..
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In reply to Post #602
Deffo wants it
If it’s like last year I much preferred WSB. Needs somebody to shake it up a bit, Aprillia or Yamaha in the mix for me, saying that we had quite a few years of Repsol dominance
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In reply to Post #601
Enjoyed the race but can't help thinking MM will end up seriously injured or seriously injuring someone else.
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MotoGP anybody?
Rat boy takes one out already
To be fair I hope he does well and FQ, Yamaha have some work to do there!
KTM looking better too
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In reply to Post #599
You may find he couldn't ride it competitively but would have been interesting watching what he could do without all the setup data .
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In reply to Post #598
Can’t see Rea going nowhere, all the data they must have is unreal, just need to sort the bike out for me
I would like to see him on a Ducati though just to see what they could really get out of it!
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In reply to Post #597
Don't want revs lowered on the duke, they all work to the same regs so it's up to the other manufacturers to up their game. Would like to have seen JR switch manufacturer last season.
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In reply to Post #596
Bit of a shambles for Rea
Say one thing though, other than the Ducatis needing some revs taking off them,straight line speed is a bit of a piss take and takes the edge off it for me, it’s competitive, quite a few in the mix. Locatteli looking good too
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In reply to Post #595
Bautista again in race one.
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In reply to Post #594
V4 power!
To be fair Batista won all the Phillip island races on his debut by a country mile. See what happens throughout the rest of the season, even more competitive, some more good riders and fast teams
Straight line speed of the Ducati with a flyweight is ridiculous
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In reply to Post #593
Three nill for Ducati at the season opener.
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In reply to Post #592
Mate has a super duke, nice bike to be fair
Posted before, my mate got pulled doing over the ton and he got away with it, speed awareness course
I’m not riding my bike enough, I’ve done 2,100 miles since I got it in 2021. As I see it now, a sports bike would be more useful for the summer. I sold my 2018 GSXR and wish I hadn’t, now, the Panigale is very similar, riding position too, to be fair when I sat on it, it wasn't that bad, surprised me really. If I’m honest nothing wrong with the supersport other than it won’t do more than 138 up over the mountain lol
What started me off was, i have been fancying and looking for a 1299 with full Akros, last of the V twins, just for the IOM and a few rides out, trouble is for a decent one with low miles you can pick a V4 up for similar
JR gets a win
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In reply to Post #591
Don't do the v4 pan, you will definitely lose your licence, got pulled by an unmarked while test riding a superduke GT a few months ago , luckily I spotted him pull out from his hideaway and slowed down while he followed me and eventually pulled me over and how fast were you going back there when you passed me. Obviously he didn't know so got off with a warning.
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In reply to Post #590
Agree
JR and Toprak, two of the best ever, had my picture took with them this year
Some of the best racing I have seen, every circuit it has been crazily close!
No doubt though, the Ducati needs some revs taking off it, up to and over 12 bikes lengths on the straights! Became a joke for me, close racing then on the straight leaves everybody for dead, thats the only reason AB has won it, good rider but not in the class of the other two
Went into my local dealer the other day to book my bike in for a service, nearly ended up with a Panigale V4
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In reply to Post #589
Has this been the best wsbk season ever. ? While I loved it when foggy was racing this season has seen some incredible close racing.
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In reply to Post #588
Ducati dominance MotoGP and WSB, straight line speed is ridiculous in comparison
I hope FQ wins it, to be fair Yamaha are due for a good race, not been competitive for a while now. Probably nailed on that FB wins it
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championship decider this weekend...im going for peco if he don't chuck it in the kitty litter. but, will miller and bastiani be helping or fighting him. even zarco could be in the mix and helping Quattro . overall hopefully will be a good and safe race.
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MM is back, 1 crash already and what a save in free practice 3, incredible
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In reply to Post #585
Not the same anymore I'm told. Used to be alsorts on track at same time from vans to tuned supercars.
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In reply to Post #583
Worked with a bloke who used to go there regular, he had a souped up golf, was on Top Gear with it. Mental place and crashes galore, very dangerous!
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In reply to Post #582
Nice one
My mate told me a story about Porto that made me laugh. He was on a practice session, litre bikes and thought he was fast, bloke past him on an R1 on the outside of one of the corners like he was stood and went on to leave him for dead, later talking to him in the pit lane he only had one arm 
Think if I retired and had some brass there loads of circuits to ride, would love a blast around Phillip Island myself, corkscrew at Lagua Seca etc, wouldn’t mind a blast around Aragon either 🏍
One thing like you say though, on TV you never get the same perspective of how a tracks goes up and down, blind summits and corners etc. until you see it for real
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In reply to Post #582
Nurburgring over twenty years ago, scary fast with with all sorts on track at same time.
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In reply to Post #581
done most of the uk tracks
the abroad ones
Portimao
Cartagena
estoril
Parcmotor
Porto was by far my fav, followed closely by estoril for its elevations...Mad track
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In reply to Post #577
Only did Donington, Silverstone, Thruxton but my favourite by a long way Brands Hatch.
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In reply to Post #579
Nice one, what class were riding in, couple of my mates were racing at one time
Need to get my finger out and have a blast around Donnington, could do with a track day bike though, no wrecking my beautiful baby, Mate was telling me people from insurance companies go and watch nowadays and record all the registrations ffs
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In reply to Post #578
Both mate
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In reply to Post #577
You been a racer at some point then Joss or track days?
Great circuit, every corner is pretty iconic for me
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In reply to Post #576
My fav ever track in the Uk ive rode
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In reply to Post #571
Echo that, WSBK has never been as competitive
MotoGP I watch but can say I’m buzzing to see the next round at the moment
Donnington had a good attendance yesterday which is very pleasing to see since there are less and less folks with big bikes. To be fair the prices around were not that extortionate either. Cracking circuit been a few times over the years, great memories too
BSB next for me
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In reply to Post #566
talk your mates into the Malaysia race.1 or 2 nights in Kuala lumpa,taxi to the track and back, then a quick flight to Langkawi for a week.
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In reply to Post #571
silverstone is the worst. I've been in and out with no probs at San Marino longest cues was for rossis shop and pizza restaurant. Catalunya is fine if you park up in montmelo town and not the circuit car parks.
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In reply to Post #572
Never thought I'd give up after following Foggy through his career. Never got to se you race unfortunately. Highlite of this year was five legends on their two strokes at Goodwood Festival of Speed, very emotional moment.
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In reply to Post #571
yeah the getting in and out of circuits can be a bit of a nightmere, as can booking the TT
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I've given up going to the circuits now, big events takes ages to get in and out, waiting for over priced food and drink, see a lot more of the action on telly. Enjoying the WSBK more that moto gp this year. IOM ultimate racing, scarey if you don't know what to expect and get almost within touching distance as they come past. Remember Rossi saying he couldn't believe the speed they were going on roads with flint walls and trees lining them.
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In reply to Post #569
its un real isnt it mate.
i love the racetracks, lord knows ive sent enough time on them and watching, but the TT is out of this world experience
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I'd concur with Joss, had my days of going to the TT now but different gravy to watching them ragging a bike around a track, weather can be very hit and miss though so if anyone does book up take everything from thermals to flip flops watch out for German bikers and locals. 
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In reply to Post #566
go to the TT mate...
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In reply to Post #566
Bang it on the bucket list pal, Take your missus or go alone, similar to me, my mates talk about it but won’t do it 70% of the time, just crack on
I bet there’s loads of options, fly over, hire a bike and ride the local roads etc etc!
Missed out myself, local dealer had something going with Ducati prior to Covid, visits to Misano, track day, full package etc, not seen it since
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In reply to Post #565
I would love to go and watch a moto gp race abroad but my mates are not interested.
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In reply to Post #564
Brilliant day mate, 32 degree, shorts and plenty of sun cream, fantastic
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In reply to Post #563
Very nice I bet that was very hot there
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Donnington today for WSB for me. Toprak treble, immense
And bike fans, whilst there I had a tour of the paddock. Had a chat with Johnathon Rea, Toprak and Scott Redding, pictures with them all too
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In reply to Post #560
Hicky 4 wins, Harrison on the podium after smashing the screen on the first lap, great race.
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In reply to Post #557
Saw the lap record bike at the NEC that year, machine
Watched first race last night, blew them away Hickman
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In reply to Post #558
https://fb.watch/dyMTMCDvVE/
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Quartararo taken lead from Espargaro and Bagnaia out, long way to go yet, would like to have seen aprilia on top of the podium.
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Class act on a stunning machine.
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In reply to Post #555
Think he would have gone faster but session stopped due to fatality.
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In reply to Post #554
Mental, must have watched his on board lap when he broke the record last time about 20 plus times
Saw him in the BSB paddock last year, bit of banter, signed my program, wished him luck in the race, his chain snapped 
As they say, the greatest show on earth. Let’s hope they all ride safe (as they can)
131mph average, that’s insane
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In reply to Post #553
Hicky on it 131.957mph lap.
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In reply to Post #547
its getting to much like f1,all to do with image and press conferences..gone are the days when Scott Redding had a stupid haircut and colour each week..
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In reply to Post #551
Yep, nothing else like it Inc the northwest.
Moto2 felt for lowes
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In reply to Post #544
PROPER nutters...
if one has never been before, you got to go, its mental to watch
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In reply to Post #549
Sounds like Mir is going to Honda, that could be interesting
Result for FQ that, only straight 4 up there. I find the Ducati straight line speed rather boring, takes away some of the excitement from corner over and undertakes, what it’s all about for me
Great rides from the two rookies too
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Hi All,
Must be big congrats to Peco and Acosta for a great weekend.
Will we ever see rat boy again? I don't like the guy very much, but I wouldn't want him to go out through injury.
Did anyone notice the helicopter, whoever was flying that is nuts!!! There was one camera shot from Fabio's bike where he was flying backwards down the main straight, he should have a chat with Honda about a GP ride
😁
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #547
That’s interesting, I bet 90% of bikers have a tat
If MM hangs up the gloves I will be extremely surprised, still has a lot to give and still competitive. He might announce he will win every race from now to the end of the season
If it’s for health reason, fully understood, the man is a multi millionaire and a legend of the sport already
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Hi All,
OK, so silly season this year has gone particularly silly, but Canet losing his Honda moto gp ride because of the way he looks? Probably the most silly press of them all, hope it's bullsh@t
Honda and rat boy organising a press conference after moto 2 quali, that could be very interesting.......
Best
Jon
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https://youtu.be/Cpy4cJzTqr8
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In reply to Post #544
Yeah, saw a bit on breakfast TV. If it wasn’t for the covid disaster I would have been going, after the fiasco I had with Manx ferry’s, really pissed me off
TT = real racers, crazy, mental, o room for error, life on the line
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In reply to Post #543
The real stuff starts soon,, #IOM TT.
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In reply to Post #542
Just watched it
Racing at the highest level, incredible, that’s why he is a 6 x world champ
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In reply to Post #541
WSBK edge of seat Rea playing points catch up incredible.
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In reply to Post #539
Will have a look for that
Proper dangerous game road racing
Edit - seen it, lucky he wasn’t flat out in a corner!
The race organisers have been informed by Dunlop Tyres that the company has discovered a fault in a batch of their Superbike-spec slick tyres
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In reply to Post #538
Time will tell, lap times are not far off, carbon brakes on MotoGP bikes are far superior to WSB. Like Colin Edwards once said, if diamond encrusting would make a MotoGP bike faster they would have it
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In reply to Post #538
Anyone see Dunlop save it when the rear tyre delaminated in the North West 200.
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In reply to Post #537
While I too would like to see toprak in I still believe the step from wsbk to gp is massive.
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In reply to Post #534
Yamaha need Toprak, would love to see the king of the late brakers in Moro GP, what a rider! AKA stoprak lol
Deffo seats up for grabs, be interesting to see who gets them and more importantly if they bring new talent in
The Ducati seats will be interesting for me, Miller might keep his seat the way how the rest are performing!
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In reply to Post #534
Martins lost that seat I'd say..what is it now 3 dnfs?
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In reply to Post #532
Yes I know hence why I said wsb..
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Hi scozza
They are now reporting down here that Miller is off to KTM with Martin or Bastianini getting the seat.
Yamaha no interest in renewing Morbidelli, but are in talks with Jake Dixon
It'll probably all change by the next race, but it really is getting a bit silly now so early in the season
Best
Jon
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Good racing, just watched the replay
I’m taking over from Vinales next year ffs 
Seriously he has gone,,well gone, ain’t got the knackers for it, that Aprillia is competitive
I think MM will have a bike for life with Honda while ever he keeps racing. Mir would be a fantastic signing for them though, great racer, give him a competitive bike and who knows. Saying that, MM is struggling with it.
I expect quite a few changes next year, Jon’s list and some!
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In reply to Post #531
Well rumour is suzuki won't be in moto gp.
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after this weekends result I could see mir and rins going to wsb.
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In reply to Post #529
Can believe that as I bet he's cheaper than MM.
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In reply to Post #528
Hi Goose
I thought exactly the same
But the AU media (and I know they aren't the best out there) are reporting that Honda asked Mir's manager for numbers and their response was that's not a problem
They're also reporting Vinales is deff out
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #527
All teams no longer looking who can we afford it will be how cheap can we get him.
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Hi All
Suzuki gone at the end of the year?
Mir and Rins talking to Honda and P Espargero and baby rat boy out?
Vinales no option to re sign taken?
Fernandez no option to re sign taken?
Baby Binder no option to re sign taken?
Zarco out?
Miller in extension talks?
Dovi retiring?
I know this is the start of silly season re contracts, but this is Armageddon
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #525
Just watched, wet and slicks, not good, I believe everybody walked away OK though
Just watched the premier class, Jack Miller, one word, rubbish. Can’t see him keeping his Ducati ride next season
Good result for the top 3 though and feel for Mir
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carnage in yesterdays moto 2, glad the riders all walked away injury free..
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In reply to Post #523
Forget MotoGP. This will be the best WSB season ever, so competitive, the bikes and the riders!
JR again, superb
Toprak and AB all in with a chance, some proper pressure and racing as a result, all 3 want it
I can see every race been the same, edge of the seat stuff
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WSB incredible JR. Close racing gets a bit too close.
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main man for me this weekend was our own Jake Dixon getting a podium.
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In reply to Post #520
Yeah good ride MM, great see suzuki top of podium.
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In reply to Post #519
Says he will go to Moto GP next year Toprak, can’t wait to see that
Just watched the GP, racer of the day for me, MM, what a ride from a start error
Jack Miller ffs
Well done Rins, good result that for Suzuki
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In reply to Post #518
Wow, race 2 same three at it but JR second and ratsack third again.
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In reply to Post #517
Was going to say the same mate, what a race that was, one of the best I have seen for a while
Again, that Ducati 10 - 12 bike lengths quicker on the straights
Looks set to be an excellent season for the fans this!
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In reply to Post #516
That was a great race JR wants it back.
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Well, Ducati on pole.
My money is on MM for the win
Cmon FQ and Yamaha, or a Suzuki would do
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In reply to Post #514
Realistically I know I couldn't ride one in full race spec including tyres as could never ride it fast enough to keep the heat in the tyres or brakes. When guys come from moto2 and World supers and struggle what chance would a road and occasional track day rider have.
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In reply to Post #513
300 bhp on a small contact patch of rubber, utter madness, would I love to have a ride on one
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In reply to Post #512
Yes I've seen it. Not sure the Honda has been the best bike when only one guy could ride it and plenty have tried. No doubt you have seen the unrideables and I've spoken to a few ex racers that did ride them when at the festival of speed and revival. One told me that in those days it was a different world and most drank and partied harder than would ever be allowed by sponsors today and that today's top bikes are probably harder to ride even if they are twenty odd kilos heavier but they have a hundred and twenty more horse power and the modern riders are all athletes in their own right.
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In reply to Post #511
Great rider, no doubt, style of his own copied by many, bit of a dirty rat though for me and he has had the best bike for a long time for me, a factory Honda
Agree there, shame Stoner packed in, great documentary if you have not seen it? Nobody could ride those Ducatis like him at the time for sure
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In reply to Post #510
Can't see him going either, would he have won as many titles with another manufacturer we will never know but I'm fairly sure no other rider would have achieved what he has with the Honda. Bit like Stoner with his title winning ducati nobody else could ride it to the level required to be champion. The amount of times the honde has spat MM off and he has got back on is borderline insanity.
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In reply to Post #509
Could be some truth in that mate.
Can’t see MM ever ditching Honda though. I will put my head on the block, he would never have won as many titles with another team
Always makes me wonder though, how other riders would perform on other bikes? That new Honda looks a proper handful!
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The Honda has been the hardest bike to get to grips with for a very long time now and MM was the only one that could ride it but they have constantly focused on making it faster on a computer and forgotten a human has to ride it believe this is why rossi never went back and Danni struggled though on it. If MM ever got back to full fitness I would love to see him ditch honda and maybe go to suzuki.
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Nearly time for lights out
Aprillia on the front row!
Says MM has now suffered double vision for the 3rd time in his career. Hope he is back to normal soon
Edit - what a result that
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Hi All,
OK, so I'm not a fan, but rat boy is not racing Argentina this weekend. Finally a sensible decision. Puig has been pushing him to destruction, 5 falls last outing and he was pushing him to try fp1 and see how he feels.
I might not like / have any affinity for the guy, but I wouldn't want to see any rider retire through injury which was the way it seemed to be going
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #505
I think the eye problems originally stemmed from the 250 GP crash that nearly blinded him? Fair play to the man, like you say, minted so could do whatever he likes but not much gives an adrenaline rush like the twist of a powerful motorbikes throttle. Take some walking away from that, has the world at his feet
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In reply to Post #504
if mm carrys on the way he is I doubt he would reach rossis age..maybe a change of team would do him good, that Honda is a pig by looks of it..but going by todays news with mm getting back his eye problems I could see retirement coming..I wish him well with whatever he chooses, and would be good having him back on the grid at some point. his a very young lad with 100 mill in the bank,i think me mother would tell me what to do if it was me..
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In reply to Post #503
Agree
I think he thinks he can, and I think he has the talent to win another one quite easily though, crashing in practice seems to be his game, understanding the exact limits of his bike. I was reading something a while ago and I think over the seasons he has had the most crashes
Not like Rins who can crash out at anytime though
That was a fast high side that though, watched it a few times and in the previous corner you can hear the rear wheel spinning and see the back end moving, spun a bit too much that time though!
Race conditions like they were, if he had raced he would have won that one!
Probably end up like Rossi droppijg down the field. When do you tell one of the best MotoGP riders of all time it’s time to hang the gloves up
As much as I think he’s a dirty rat 🐀 he is the one who could win anytime for me
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In reply to Post #502
as much as I admire Marc as a rider, if I was his dad id have to sit him down and say call it a day son .your an 8 times world champion with multi millions of pounds in the bank.
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In reply to Post #501
Been away, just watched the highlights and had a look. Bad one that. Hope he recovers soon. Flicks him straight over and his heads takes a proper impact
MM high side
Out 4 times in practice, pushing and testing the limits of that new bike all the time. Great rider
What a result for Olivero but the racer of the day for me was FQ, some racing that on the Yamaha
Miller ffs
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In reply to Post #500
that mm93 high side was very nasty..
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Hi All,
Not sure we should have been racing there at this time of year, but.
Foggia, amazing
Jake's gonna be kicking himself for a week at least
And for those that proclaim Fabio is crap in the rain?? Jog on boys......
Great weekend, loved it!!!!
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #498
Not racing he fractured two vertebrae in training hoping to be back for the next round.
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In reply to Post #497
where did John McPhee finish in qualifying? good result for Jake in Moto 2, look forward to seeing him and sam go toe to toe against each other. mm93 should of got a penalty for pulling out like that infront of dovi but then again his dornas blue eyed boy..not having it so easily nowadays is he.. as for the f1 the mrs is a big fan and booked us into the Abu Dhabi race in November, my part of the deal was to pay for the tickets, but fck me no wonder I follow Moto gp and not f1..bloody rip off..
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Hi All,
I'm smiling like the proverbial Cheshire cat 😸
Foggia can't string race pace together (moto 3)
Jake Dixon gets pole (30-1 for the win down here)
And the 2 Primac boys are on the front row, ducati's year?, I hope so....
What a great day of qualifying!!!!!
Might even stay up to see how they fix the f1 this weekend just for a laugh especially as Jimm'l fix it Masi just got announced as the F1 race director for the simulator racing they do.
With all the crap that's going on in the world I figure I've got to find some way to laugh and smile 😃
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #495
Sounds like a dream come true that mate. Saw something a while ago, long tours, off-road, over there, sound brilliant. Also looked into riding across Australia and the golden triangle, one day
My first Moto GP watch Donington. Massive Suzuki fan and Schwantz won on the Pepsi logo machine, stunning bike at the time, nuff said
Mentioned a while ago, bike shop near me has Wayne Rainey’s Marlborough Yamaha in, same era, bought for a steel, amazing to see!
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In reply to Post #494
I like donnington seen a few gp races there in the past..brands is only half hour away from me, depending on bridge traffic so an easy reach..the Thailand gp might suit you, add on a motor bike tour and make a fortnight of it..
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In reply to Post #493
I think they will drop most of the restrictions soon
Donnington for me, love that track
Going to have to put an abroads MotoGP trip on the bucket list, saying that would rather go and ride the tracks myself
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In reply to Post #492
I've got tickets for brands hatch to watch rossi in the GT world challenge Europe..will hopefully get tickets for Silverstone gp race but will go to brands for wsb and bsb if I can..also like watching the motocross at Canada heights.. just hoping the un jabbed get a bit more freedom this year into other countries..
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In reply to Post #491
Unlucky then
Tgypt for me next week
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In reply to Post #490
unjabbed Chris, cant go far..
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In reply to Post #489
Back on mate, enjoy the trips
WSB and BSB for me, might have to push the boat out
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In reply to Post #488
another 2 laps I think Alex esp would off over took his brother,, certainly a better rider in my eyes..should be an intersting seasons racing..hopefully ill get abroad to see a few..
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In reply to Post #487
Was an interesting first race mate. To be fair, concerned about Yamaha, think they will struggle big time!
Looks like Ducati and Honda domination for me
Like you say though, funny old game when the factory teams are poor. Something seriously wrong there
Riding a factory Ducati must be a dream but a jinx for many for sure
Ride of the day, AEsg on the Aprillia, did well for me.
Maybe Suzuki come strong
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In reply to Post #486
good racing through all 3 classes..mm93 doesn't seem his old self so should(hopefully)be a good season..with different winners each race...the factory Yamaha's look **** as does the dukes...
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It’s back, a new season
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Hi All
They've just shown highlights of the Jerez test down here, and I know "a test is a test", but Peco looked awesome .45 seconds ahead of everyone.
Bastianini looked great on his first time out on what he's calling his "big boy" bike.
Year of the Ducati??? I F'in hope so, been a while......
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #483
Team vr in moto 2 next year. Ducati 1,2 and 3.
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In reply to Post #482
End of an era and a true modern day great of the sport, enjoyed the moments, all of the thrills and all of the spills along the way, a character and an entertainer
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Hi All
Don't know what they showed in the UK , but they showed a few montages of Vale's career down here, all pretty emotional stuff.
Gonna be a bit wierd without him, glad it was a good race though.
Best
Jon
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Thanks for the memories vale46.....
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Just watched a brilliant film for any bike fans. MotoGP films, unlimited. Marquez story of his 2019 campaign. Unbelievable, fitness, thrills, spills and more
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Congratulations to FQ, new world and well deserved for me
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In reply to Post #477
That’s Moto GP, whilst I agree, we don’t want anybody getting hurt I cannot help it’s nothing but a get me out and a publicity stunt, do they just start Moto GP racing at 18!
It’s a snob sport at the end of the day, rich parents funding their kids and living the dream, sad but true
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Hi all
Big for Dorna, one of the very few governing bodies more interested in safety of their participants than $$$$
18 year minimum in all moto classes from 2023 and ongoing discussions regarding grid numbers in the Junior classes.
Gotta give credit where it's due
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #475
There are a lot of bikes Jon I agree, dangerous game though motor sport, crashes into the first corner from the start are part and parcel of the sport as everybody tries to get in front, most of the others are an exception to this
Could be something in what you mention but generally after a lap there is a decent spread of bikes, could split them into two classes but there probably would not be enough time in the day?
The Moto 3 crash is a tricky one, you could say he cut him up but he could clearly see him too?
The majority of them in GP classes are highly experienced riders who have progressed, watch the 250 talent cup etc, about 4 1/2 foot tall and 12 years old, they start early and progress quickly
The worst ones do seem to be bike to bike contacts though
Accidents, look at Marquez’s career! Incredible really and I guess this dictates how successful you will be, if your body can take it and you have not destroyed it that much that you can still cannot be competitive
Watched a documentary on him a while ago, nearly ended his career when he rode in the 250 class, ran into the back of somebody and nearly blinded himself, think his eyesight has not been 100% since! A quick google whilst I’m bored
IT’S not supposed to be this way. If you crash 27 times in a MotoGP season, you’re meant to end the year with more hospital visits than trophies. Instead, Marc Marquez has been crowned as 2017 world champion as much because of his crash tally as in spite of it.
2018
On October 21st, 2018, at Motegi, Marc Márquez wrapped up his fifth MotoGP title in six seasons, with three races to spare. He did so despite having suffered his 18th crash of the season so far during FP4, the front washing out as he released the brakes in Turn 7. He led the MotoGP class in crashes at Motegi, and would continue to do so through the final race in Valencia, amassing a grand total of 23 crashes at official events throughout the 2018 season.
He had gone one better in 2018 than he had the year before, finishing second to Sam Lowes in 2017, ending up with 27 crashes to Lowes' 31. In 2016, he was a lowly third in the crash rankings, ending the season with 17 falls, behind Cal Crutchlow and Jack Miller with 26 and 25 crashes respectively.
What’s he on this year, must be near on 15 after the injury!
Imagine the cost for Honda, not to mention his 14 million salary! Big bucks motorsport £
Crazy
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In reply to Post #474
Hi Chris,
Too many bikes on track in the lower classes with young and relatively inexperienced riders.
The sport has lost 3 teenagers already this year with a number of other horrific crashes as well.
The sports gotta do something and cutting the fields is the only way forward I can see
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #473
Didn’t see that one Jon, had a look, on you tube, nasty one that, fast too!
Air bags, armour and technical advances, more and more people are walking away from them which is pleasing to see
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Hi All,
Well I think the world championship standings had a lot of bearing on that race.
Second moto 3 crash that caused the second red card was horrific, couldn't believe the all walked away
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #471
Been to Hexham quite a few times. Stop in a nice hotel in that area once a year and have a weekend up the north east, some really nice places
Rat boy wins, great ride must say, is he really back, that’s the question, looks like the bike was set up right, track surface was horrendous
WSB and JR, incredible, down and out twice in the first two races, cannot seem to get the front end set up, comes back and proves why he is a 6 time world champ, what a response!!!
BSB, so disappointing for Taz Mac. Great first race win yesterday, came from 13th on the grid to win, last race, the heavens opened up and he crashed out ffs, G Rea wins both wet races. Great day though for me
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In reply to Post #470
Racing been good in all classes, must say Hexham was an eye opener for me, lovely place surrounded by great roads.
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In reply to Post #469
brain dead camper van drivers not stopping at the passing spaces
Saw plenty of those, ****ing muppets on one track roads where the signs say...no camper vans, ffs
1400 miles clocked, great trip though
Night in Edinburgh then a night in Inverness
Applecross then to Gairloch
Ullapool
Durness, bleak!
Onto Thurso, John o groats and stopped in Wick
Inverness
Edinbrough, home!
Fishing wise, one Pollock and then somehow managed to break two rod rings ffs! lol
Knackered
Back to bikes
Not seen the Moto GP qualifying today
WSB, bad crash for JR, hope he is back tomorrow! Toprak, unstoppable, what a rider!
BSB and Donnington for me tomorrow
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In reply to Post #468
No 22nd,very tricky conditions on the pass with strong winds and rain and brain dead camper van drivers not stopping at the passing spaces, even had one expecting us to stop when coming down and reverse. Saw a few stuck on single track roads that were too narrow for them to continue and not possible to turn around.
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We're you in Applecross today Goose, saw around 20 bikes and a bloke with a grey Tash riding a multistrada
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In reply to Post #466
Must admit the track limits and regulations are becoming a bit of a joke, they are or they are not, similar to the footy with VAR
Some great racing again though
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Hi All
Loved it as usual, congrats to Bastianini's ride
Yamaha putting in a protest for Peco's jump start kinda leaves it all up in the air though. Leaves a bit of a bitter taste
It's a professional sport though with small margins and if they're gonna do Mir for track limits on the final lap, I suppose Peco's got something coming.
Penalty for jumps is 2 long laps, but I don't know what they'll do with this one if the protest is upheld?
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #464
Was a great bit of racing that, loved it
MM is a great rider, I just can’t help thinking he is pushing it too far all the time, ditched it 18 times this season and the run wide cost him, great last few laps those though, the thing that makes the sport great!
Is it the lack of bike development time, not sure myself, I think others have come on and he is pushing it far too hard trying to keep up, people can blame the shoulder, not sure it is, the competition is quite strong, great ride by the rat though and I think everybody could see that he would press, press and press
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In reply to Post #462
The pundits were saying before this weekend his arm will never be any better and he will never ride at his previous level.
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In reply to Post #460
Yep great race and sorry great ride for MM you can't be a pussy at that level.
Yeah 70k for super, 50k for the desi when he bought it, the other bikes he has are similar value. He works in the city but is a great guy that loves his bikes and rides them hard not just garage queen's.
Off on tour Tuesday, can't wait.
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In reply to Post #460
Hi Chris,
Loved that, I'm smiling like a Cheshire cat again
Huge for Peko and thouroughly deserved , and Rossi lost his bet as he didn't cry
That image guy Honda hired for Rat boy whilst he was recuperating paid off massive, he was a completely different person in his post race interview, notably likeable (Which I never thought I'd say)
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #459
Can’t be bad, the super must be 70k!
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Get in! What a race!!!
Some ride that by Bagnaia with rat boy all over him!
Dirty rat pushing and pushing, ain’t good enough, ran it wide lol. Brilliant
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In reply to Post #458
A guy I know had his desmodesi and superlegera shipped out there for a three dayer while he flew out. His garage also contains 3 more Ltd edition bikes and 2 supercars.
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In reply to Post #457
My sister lives in Spain, not too far away from Motoland. Out of interest I have had a look at bike hire, s1000rr, the £3600 damage wavier put me off
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Three days on that track would be a nightmare unless your fitness is at professional athlete level, you would also need a van with spares including tyres and fuel is not available on cercuit. A track day at brands used to take me at least two days to recover.
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In reply to Post #455
Thats a bargain mate, go for it
Ducati one two, Bagnaia lap record and FQ in 3rd, 0.5 sec of pole, rat boy in 6th, what’s the odds he crashes out again!
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In reply to Post #454
Hi Scozza
Because Moto hasn't been here for a while I forgot about Phillip island. Looked it up and track days work out at £80 / day but you have to bring your own bike.
Off to check out moped prices now
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #453
Bloody hell Jon, if there’s one race track I would love to ride it’s down your way, Phillip island, that straight down to the sea, incredible! Try one there!
Anybody see the Aprillia chat with Laverty, talks about the bike, stunning machine, what a weapon that is!
And then MV is on one lol
Suzi Perry in hot pants, would I love to smash her back doors in
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In reply to Post #452
Hi Scozza
I've never ridden a bike, but I mentioned to Mrs Fubar it might be a bucket list thing to learn how to ride and do a track day.
She reminded me (yet again) that "lockdown is not an excuse to do dumb s**t"
She said I could do it on a moped though so I've still got a small chance
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #451
Sounds like a bargain that Jon, think one day on a sports bike would be enough for me lol. Good package though that
Think if I was going it would be flight in and bike hire
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In reply to Post #450
Hi scozza
Had to look that up
They do a 3 day "track day" for £680 plus camping costs
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #449
I would love a track day there, love the massive oversized wall too, looks brill in the shots when the bikes go by
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Hi All
I know we've only done FP1 and FP2, but I'll never get bored of watching riders follow each other through the corkscrew at Aragon.i can't think of a more iconic corner on the calendar, anyone?
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #447
One of the best riders on the planet Toprak
Should have gone to MotoGP for me
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Vinales riding in next gp, thought yamaha would have kept him in legal limbo for the rest of the season.
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In reply to Post #443
End of an era moment today. The king has gone, long live the king
MM, just completely reckless, good news is he went down too, how many times now!
The new king maybe FQ, good race that and another win for the lad
ITV hub for free if anybody missed it
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In reply to Post #442
Couldn't miss it, good race and great to see AE get on the podium for aprilia very well deserved.
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In reply to Post #442
Hi Chris,
Tempted to delete my Vinales post, but if Aprillia announce contract cancelled on Tuesday and then say they can't wait to get him on the bike on Friday that's their problem not mine.
Decent race, not an Espargero bros fan but pleased for Aprilla's first podium.
Quateraro and baby Jorge deff a new era though.
Rat boy not even gonna comment.....
Loved the UK cheers for Cal, Vali, Jake and Sam, great to see and hear during difficult times
Dovi coming back
The constant tyre changes from track to track are becoming a bit of a lottery though, the riders who thrive on continuity are deffinately suffering and others took some very wierd gambles this weekend
Best
Jon
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Looking forward to this one
Anybody see MM 172mph off
Valentino Rossi’s last British GP
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Hi All
I know the mgmt tow company lines with the mutual consent stances and all the company politics and apologies etc,j but Vinales has gone pretty hard core stupid to basically get sacked from 2 €6mill plus bonuses jobs in 1 week.
I think James Hunt did something along these lines back in the day but I can't remember the facts, it's got to go some to beat this though
FP1 commentary on Friday should be great though, can't wait.....
Best
Jon
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Wsbk superb, be hilarious if SR took the title now he's off to bmw.
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In reply to Post #436
Echo that, everyone in the mix, great race that was
Rat boy crashes out again! Pushing it too far all the time
Binda, great gamble!
Like a bit of rain in the mix
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San Marino race will be something special. wouldn't be surprised if the local non ticket holders kick the fence in to watch.
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In reply to Post #436
Bit special wasn't it Jon, not been on the edge of my seat for a while. My god, those riders who came in and swapped, how they just carved through those still on slicks! As for Binder... nutter
I was hoping Rossi might place. I couldn't make out if that was his last race, if not and it makes no differences on the last race re placings I'd like to see the other give him a place, would be a nice touch.
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In reply to Post #435
Hi Vossy,
I'm smiling like the Cheshire cat, loved it.....
Can't really pick out the best moment as there were so many, but even the Mrs started screaming when ,for those 10 seconds, we thought Rossi was on for his 200th podium.
Epic race
Best
Jon
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I'm back in love with GP, what a race, had it all
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In reply to Post #432
Yes Vinales could be heard riding around in 5th gear hitting the revs for the last 3 laps.
I believe that SRT are losing their main sponsor and will be pulling out their Moto 2 and 3 teams
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In reply to Post #432
Yamaha have withdrawn Vinales from this weekend's race for abusing his bike???
Really
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Hi All
Hoping some of the more knowledgeable guys can help with this one:
Yamaha have withdrawn Vinales from this weekend's race for abusing his bike???
And on another note rumours Petronas are pulling out of all Moto classes??
Yamaha are having a bad couple of weeks
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #430
I would imagine the electric market is growing everywhere but I can't see them dominating over petrol in my life time in Asia. I can't remember ever seeing a electric scooter in Thailand, probably are some in the wealthier areas of Bangkok though.
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In reply to Post #429
Asia already has a growing electric bike market.
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In reply to Post #428
I can't see asian markets going electric for a very long time so I think small cc bikes, scooters/mopeds etc will be fine, and in my heart I hope big cc bikes will get a new lease of life over there, not sure that will happen though.
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In reply to Post #427
I'm surprised manufacturers are still putting money into engine development with the future being electric.
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Well, what a cracking restart, really enjoyed that one. I didn't watch the practice, where the hell has Martin come from? As for that new but of magicry they've put on the Suzuki it would appear it's more than capable of keeping pace with the Ducs now but better in the corners, will be interesting to see it on a longer straight. Tbh, I was a bit surprised how the Suzi started losing time toward the end I would have thought the Ducs tyres would have given it more trouble in comparison.
The montage to Rossi at the beginning was ab brill 😀
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In case people haven't seen this a short clip of the must watch full version.
https://youtu.be/MiYIS7fL3Wc
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In reply to Post #422
Brilliant Jon, all about the talent
Love watching bike racing
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In reply to Post #423
Hi Glen,
Sorry I got caught up in some other stuff, but your point on the susuki's.
That hole shot or whatever it's called was a big game changer.
I'm still not sure Rins can go back to back though
Best
Jon
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Sad to see rossi doing worse than last seasons middle field running. MM came back to soon and is not fully fit putting himself and other riders in danger. Nice to see a mix of manufacturers in the running. Suzuki may be lacking straight line speed but it's better in the corners than both ducati and yamaha.
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In reply to Post #421
Hi Chris
No I'm as English as it gets, my uncle used to drive f2 for lotus and I've loved the bikes for ages.
Love the best riders not the bikes though Fogarty, Pedrosa, stoner, HA! Gardner as well.
Loving Acosta (a new Rossi maybe?) Sounds real wierd to say that.
So many young guns though, deffinately the start of a new generation we are seeing and I think it's great.
(if we could please let zarco win the championship this year things would be perfect, he may be French, but he's nuts and I love watching him ride)
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #420
Really
Nice to see an Aussie in the mix, instead of the Italians and Spanish. Also Olivero
You must be pleased with Remy G, a future GP star like his dad?
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In reply to Post #419
Oh please don't you start on Miller....
They're all saying down here his front end washed out on a tear off and without that he would have won.
Absolute toffee!!
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #418
Spot on Jon. Rat boy up to his old tricks again, very dangerous
Great win, another in the mix, felt for Mir, that Suzuki lacks straight line speed, he should have won that last year prior to the restart, good points though and the young lad was third
Strange one the fence, guess it’s to catch flying bikes in a similar scenario to last year, can’t be good enough if somebody runs off into it though, and like you say, today it has created a blind spot after the corner
Good bit of racing though and Miler crashes out again!
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In reply to Post #417
Hi Chris,
Savadori has said he did not see the pedrosa incident and knew nothing about it until he hit pedrosa's bike.
I'm pretty sure those airbags and that fence blocked his eyesight.
Congrats to Jorge though
As for Rat boy, if he keeps riding like that either he or another rider will get seriously hurt
Let's see what happens next weekend.
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #415
That corner again! race red flagged ,lucky one that
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In reply to Post #415
Still not seen a picture of it yet!
On another note, Suzi Perry in a nice little short dress looks hot
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In reply to Post #414
Hi Chris,
They've just shown it from another camera angle and it looks like they may have air bags or tyres in front of the fence. I'm not a rider, but the positioning of it just looks dangerous
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #413
Flat out straight that Jon, nothing prior to that crash, since then they have had the large air bags in place. A fence can never be right, will have to have a look at that!
Track design that
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In reply to Post #412
Hi Chris
They've just shown the corner where that crash happened and the fencing they've put up because of that crash, on first glance that does not look safe at all
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #410
As well as age I think the Styrian GP last year finished him off, one very, very, very lucky man that day
One lucky, lucky, lucky man
Same as mentioned, seems like an age since the last race
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In reply to Post #410
I think it's overdue tbh, though can't blame him for delaying the inevitable.
Very sad to see the death of Hugo Millan a couple of weeks back.
Can't wait for the next race, seems like its been a age !
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Rossi has announced his retirement I see
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In reply to Post #408
It’s not about the nut on the bike it’s the nut between the ears that matters
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In reply to Post #407
Five seconds a lap with the same talented rider, most Sunday sports bike riders would be lapped by a wsbk rider on like for like bikes in half a dozen laps.
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In reply to Post #406
Like Colin Edwards once said, if somebody said a MotoGP bike would be faster with encrusted diamonds on it, it would be covered in them, he also referred to a WSB as riding round in an armchair at the time in comparison
Few million quid gets you a few tenths of a second
Technology has moved on miles, pretty amazing when you can buy an R1 straight from the shop and it’s around 5 seconds slower round a track than a WSB who’s suspension costs more than the R1
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In reply to Post #405
MM over a second a lap faster, yes a lighter more powerful bike but also 10 times harder to ride hence why so few are successful. Also worth bearing in mind that lap time would put JR last in a full race.
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In reply to Post #403
Few have made that switch and fewer still successfully, be nice to see him try all the same.
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In reply to Post #402
He was offered a ride, FM and they say a place in the factoryYamaha team, the replacement for MV
Whatch his pit lane endos, crazy, same on the brakes, last of the late brakers, rear wheel about 20mm off the ground constantly controlled by the front brake at stupid mph
Incredible rider, maybe Yamaha for life?
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In reply to Post #401
The road to moto gp is moto 3 and 2 though.
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In reply to Post #400
Saw it mate
Toprak, some rider that boy!
Race 1, think he started from around 13th and won, mental
Would love to see him in MotoGP, just signed another 2 year WSB contract, says he is happy there!
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In reply to Post #399
JR race 2 whoops.
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In reply to Post #398
Tried all options, nothing
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In reply to Post #396
Limited spectator numbers at bike racing but bat as most major sport event a third of tickets are vip allocated.
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In reply to Post #396
TT closed cercuit that sports bikes need both sides of the road and riders that have ridden it and know every corner, totally different from normal road riding. Most bikers are killed local to their home on roads they think they know.
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In reply to Post #394
anyone going to be at Donnington?
Can’t get tickets, guessing a lot of people have them from last year.
As for adventure bikes, I have rode an Africa twin, mate has a shop and a GS, if was looking at an s1000r and a 1250RS and the BMW dealer also persuaded me to test the GS, not for me. Ultimately it’s about who is riding them. I don’t see many racing them at the TT
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In reply to Post #393
MV looks pissed off but at the end of the day he has a factory bike same as FQ and he needs to get it performing, he is not for me
I hopeToprak from WSB gets the ride next year, I would love to see that.!
I agree, I thin Rossi has done sadly, well off race pace as he searches for one more win, cannot see that happening!
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In reply to Post #389
You obviously haven't tried a modern adventure bike, I've riden in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Peak District, Wales and Scotland on tight twisty roads and the tall riding position, active suspension suit them perfectly. Several professional road testers have said they couldn't ride a sports bike as fast as the multistrada v4s or ktm super adventure on uk roads.
Good racing this weekend, anyone going to be at Donnington?
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In reply to Post #392
Yeah, like the commentators said, very odd re MV, didn't one say he was happy to cancel his contract and forego his wages? Must be bad in the garage, dont think FQ is short of a bit of ego.
Sad to say this, I think VR should give up his ride, let a youngster have a go for the rest of the season, needs putting out of his misery if he won't do it himself.
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In reply to Post #391
Echo that, dominant performance for the lad
Yamaha one two and Mir takes third!
MV second with another crap start and then took ages to pass. Sounds like he is off to Aprillia, I bet Yamaha can’t wait
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Solid race for FQ, still wishing Taka could get a podium, needs to be able to deal with knocks.
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Moto2, Sam Lowes, hoping he was going to win, 4th, don’t know what was happening with the shoulder glance when Gardner passed him, like he was happy with third!
Great ride by Fernandez. Title looking like it’s Gardner’s
There’s some completion for MotoGP rides in the next couple of years that’s for sure
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In reply to Post #388
Agree on the comfort. As for faster, that’s all down to the rider!
I ride a lot in the Peak District and North Yorkshire moors, proper twistys and a good mix of roads. I would put a good rider on an MT09 against anything up to 100mph. Adventure bikes are too big and need too much road space, sports bikes are uncomfortable but with right set up, which is everything, are fast.
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In reply to Post #387
Multi v4s, all day comfort, faster than a sports bike on our crap roads, litre sports bikes are track focused and exhausting to ride on road.
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In reply to Post #386
multistrada v4s
Don’t do much for me adventure bikes. The V4 is amazing. The prices are ridiculous though, the death of the litre bikes, all pushing 20k
RS 660 and R7 twins for all for 10k plus!
Saying that, for the road, perfect power, just love litre bikes
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In reply to Post #385
Feels gutless by todays standards though.
#multistrada v4s
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In reply to Post #384
Amazing torque
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In reply to Post #383
Always said it ain't what it does its the way it does it, the 916 Road bike was 20/30 hp down on the then jap sports bikes was was still quicker on the road.
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In reply to Post #381
Don’t dispute that. The straight line speed is ridiculous compared to others, bit on an unfair advantage for me, saying that they lack in corners due to the geometry but like you say, they are approved. WSB and Batista he was making up to 12 bike lengths on the straights a couple of years ago, times that by 25 laps
Wins down to riders skills?
That’s why I was never a big Fogerty fan, always though he had a distinct competitive advantage. Saying that, I was at Donnington MotoGP around 92 when he had a wild card ride, and ditched it, not at the races
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In reply to Post #381
https://fb.watch/6m1MtOfF-Z/
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In reply to Post #379
Why cheating? They all have to conform to the rules. Ducati have produced some incredible bikes and still do.
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In reply to Post #378
Nasty one that, good news is he walked off. Hope he has not damaged himself
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In reply to Post #376
We don’t want any Ducati’s winning, like cheating
Saying that, just upgraded mine
Would love to see Yamaha and FQ win myself
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In reply to Post #377
yes I have to agree, dropping burgess was a big mistake.....massive high side for mm93 in fp2...
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In reply to Post #376
Burgess is the masia, biggest mistake of rossi's career parting company with him.
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In reply to Post #374
Hmm not sure on the 1st one, I hope your right.
If Vr46 get Burgess and can get the Duc to turn better than the factory bikes they may do very well.
@ scozza I hope somebody ruffs the rat up
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In reply to Post #373
The thought of it becomming a 1 rider championship again
Similar to me, I’m enjoying the mix up at the moment
Think his record on the track helped him there and he broke quick and lead in typical rat boy fashion. Think he has ditched it 3 times already though, that tells me he is pushing to the absolute limit. Dirty little trick on FQ at the start too, I hope somebody ruffs the rat up
Respect though, he can do amazing things on a motorcycle, great rider, and I’m sure HRC will give him a great bike. Only good news, at the moment it seems like quite a few who can win
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In reply to Post #373
Can't see it becoming a one rider championship again for a very long time if at all.
See team Vr46 has signed a three year deal with ducati even with yamaha offering a special rate, all he nedds now is to make up with Burgess and get him on board.
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In reply to Post #372
They commented on that wage suggestion in the post race. I'm still surprised he won that race, yes the track favoured his better shoulder but I still thought it'd take him a bit longer. The thought of it becomming a 1 rider championship again, sooner rather than later Having siad that he's thrown it down the road a few times and it wouldn't surpise me if he does it again...with consequences for his injury.
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In reply to Post #371
MM has another year before he is 100% fit according to his physio, don't know if true but read he offered to give his 25m dollar salary for last year back to hrc after his crash.
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In reply to Post #367
vr is going end of this year. lets hope his team on the ducatis spank hrc..
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In reply to Post #369
Watched the post race interview. MM, when it rained on the 4th lap I knew I would win!
And as for crap riders or riders past their best. If MV was Yamahas top man everybody would be writing the bike off, he’s gone ffs!!!
Great ride for AE and Aprillia too, nice bike that
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In reply to Post #368
MM was bound to do well, one of his best tracks, expected a podium but not the win, the layout made it easier on his injury must admit I'm surprised by ktm as the road bikes perform but reliability isn't great and expected them to fall apart.
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In reply to Post #367
Great ride that from MM
MO putting it together on the KTM again, thought he was going to catch him!
FQ third
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In reply to Post #366
MM does it, cheerio VR time to pack it in was a long time ago.
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In reply to Post #365
Just about to watch it
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In reply to Post #363
Seen it, good save, bring on race 2.
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Anybody watch Johnny Rea's save in WSB race 1 yesterday
What a rider
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FQ should of got penalised for lobbing that chest protector aswell. could imagine that doing some damage if hit another riders face guard.
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In reply to Post #360
That was me
I seriously think the lack of preseason testing is the problem that’s why I expect him to get stronger as it moves along, top rider MM but I hope FQ takes the title this year
Saw him bin the chest armour, crazy!
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In reply to Post #359
Air bag fault so ditched chest armour or so the story goes. Funny someone on here said last season the Honda was by far the best bike but now suddenly its not competitive. Last year only one rider could ride it but ended up injured and still isn't fit enough to ride it.
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Just got in from fishing. Moto GP on with 17 laps to go and rat boy goes down again
That Honda is not competitive at the moment!
Also, cannot believe they let FQ carry on with his leathers wide open for over 2 laps, bare chested, no armour and reaching speeds over 200mph, that is mental
Feel for Mir on the Suzuki, well down on straight line speed
Great win for MO that
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In reply to Post #355
Didn't see that, sad
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In reply to Post #356
I think Honda have missed MM for the pre-season testing myself mate, ditched it, so desperate!
Good news FQ looks like the man so some good competition. Hopefully gets a good lead before Honda solve the puzzle!
Not a big Redding fan myself, like a big kid last year throwing stuff around and in tears, plus he rides the Ducati, soooò much straight line speed
New bike for JR this year
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In reply to Post #354
Honestly think ratboy has come back to soon and not 100% fit, despite what honda may say they wanted him back ASAP. Fabio is awesome. JR I almost expect to win every race having been on that bike and winning for so long I'm routing for Scott to put him under pressure as much as possible.
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I couldn't really get into. my usual enthusiasm about this weekends race after seeing the young lads crash in Moto 3 qualifying. R.I.P Jason....
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In reply to Post #353
Nice one
MotoGP, FQ what a rider, if he hangs off the bike anymore he will have both feet on the same peg lol
Rins, ditched it 4 out of 4 now, fast but not the performance of a star ffs
Rat boys dirty trick backfires, crazy
What about the arse end shunt, luckily he walked
Aside to that if FQ and the Yamaha was not up there you would say MV did not have the bike, him and Rossi, gone? Shows where FQ is for me, superb!
WSB. Jonathon Rea take the superpole win and the race 2 win.
Toprak second, brilliant to watch, what a rider
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In reply to Post #352
Would have gone if not for covid, santander ferry and ride the pico's on way back.
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In reply to Post #351
Did you watch it?
Tyres selection again
The Ducati has the straight line speed
Historically JR worst circuit Estoril, plus he went with the safest option (points). Same compounds all round tomorrow for the sprint race should be a cracker
JR, SR, Toprak, Alex lowes all have a good chance as does Gerlot, the yank, reckless of the highest level, dangerous he is for me
Reckon Toprak could be going to MotoGP, hope so, hell of a rider!
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In reply to Post #350
What's the excuse today then? Scott wins first race with Jr third.
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In reply to Post #349
Took a gamble and went for slicks, everybody else on intermediates otherwise he would.have been 10 seconds behind JR
BMW looking good!
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In reply to Post #348
Scott does race two nearly 10 seconds ahead of jr.
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In reply to Post #347
Brits
**** the rest
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In reply to Post #346
Can't remember the last time I routed for two riders, on one hand I want Jr to make make seven titles but would love to see Sr take the title.
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In reply to Post #345
Been fishing. Recorded it
Ending the last season on 99 lol, 100 wins, unreal
Looking good for another
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In reply to Post #344
Congratulations JR 100 wsbk wins.
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In reply to Post #343
See rossi's vr46 team are going ducati and will be an official ducati satilite team next season.
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In reply to Post #342
Weather dictated, straight line speed was probably the key. Rat boy ditched it twice, on the edge as ever!
Good result for JM that
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In reply to Post #341
Great race and win, if that duke could get round corners it would be unstoppable even if MM was race fit, bit of rain and dossi got in top ten.
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In reply to Post #340
Scary that one, you don’t walk away from those usually
Think he is saying he has chassis problems with the Petronas, needs to have a chat with FM.
Sad to say, hope,I’m wrong, could have just faded away, hope im wrong...
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In reply to Post #339
only had to see his reaction coming into the pits after the red flag to see he thought fook that..
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In reply to Post #338
After that near miss I would have thought that was it too, unreal that
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In reply to Post #335
im a big Rossi fan but have to agree his not doing very good. I personally think last season nearly getting his head chopped off has done his confidence in. I give him till the end of this season then he will hang his leathers up. I'm just hoping all this covid shyte gets over and done with and I can get a seat in San Marino this year again.
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In reply to Post #335
Agree about VR not great to see when his team mate is so far ahead on a older bike.
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In reply to Post #334
FQ had it in the bag ffs
Good news, rat boy is well off the pace and I guess that is down to a lack of pre season testing, I expect him to come good, the dirty rat!
Rins, ffs, how many crash outs, on the edge all the time, another Zarco
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In reply to Post #334
Think VR made a mistake continuing when an injured MM has only been back for two races and is ahead of him already in the standings.
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In reply to Post #333
was a good race, shame about fq s arm pump...also that young lad Pedro in Moto 3 is looking like his going to be something special..
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In reply to Post #332
Ducati one two.
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Hi All
Only one Rossi and all that........
Acosta, what a talent and great to watch at only 16!!!
(New legend in the making???)
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #330
I hope so mate
Give everybody else a chance to get some points!
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In reply to Post #329
I think MM will be outside the top 10 just based on getting tired near the end but it won't be long before he is on the podium again
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In reply to Post #328
You just know he is going to be up there!
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In reply to Post #327
Back and saving like he's not been away bar starting 6th tomorrow.
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Hi All
I'm not a fan of MM personality wise, I just can't seem to relate to him at all, but do love watching him ride.
Whatever happens this weekend, whether he does ride or not (I think we'll find out most info in FP2)
I think I have to give him some respect though for planning his return at Portamao, so many of the riders say it's the most physically demanding track on the calendar
Credit where credit is due
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #325
He obviously has been watching all the practice, qualifying and racing and be itching to get back in the thick of it but only he himself knows from his training exactly how fit he is and what he is capable of. Love or loath him I can't wait to see him back on the grid and I bet a few riders want to see him there as well as winning without him in the mix will always have people saying ah yeah but you didn't beat. MM.
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In reply to Post #324
He was never supposed to be the same rider after the moto 2 crash that nearly blinded him. Jokes aside, immense, the only thing that Honda are missing is MM
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In reply to Post #323
I am not sure if he will comeback the same rider. It will have to be in the back of his mind that if he comes off and does his arm again then that could be the end of career. I know riders have injures but I think he made a massive mistake rushing things and breaking it again before it was fixed. I think it's the mental side of things that Rossi has lost
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In reply to Post #322
He will probably win
****
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In reply to Post #321
He posted on twitter yesterday that he was passed fit to ride
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Hi All
I do really love a bit of secret squirrel smothered in secret sauce.
From a decent source, Mr Marquez apparently had his medical yesterday (Friday) and has been advised NOT to race Portamao.
His official "Honda" medical is on Monday the 12th. Really looking forward to how this one pan's out
I bet he's on the grid though👍
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #319
Was a good bit of racing that mate, slip streams and maintaining corner speed
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The Moto 3 win was one of the best I have seen in all classes, I was on the edge of my seat
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In reply to Post #317
I bet they are missing rat boy
Great win for FQ
Just can’t help feeling the Ducati’s hold everybody else up and then blow em away on the straights. At one point FQ was 0.5 seconds quicker a lap. Shame for MV, couldn’t get passed them. Thing things will change now in the European rounds
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Great race unless you work for hrc.
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In reply to Post #315
Read it yesterday but it's been taken down, was on crash net.
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In reply to Post #314
looks like MM will be out for the season.
Really, not seen that
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In reply to Post #313
Sorry moto gp, looks like MM will be out for the season.
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In reply to Post #312
Thought free practice 2 was Rea, Redding and Gerlott
Moto GP - Martin qualifies and runs it off track lol, Zarco 2nd and MV 3rd, Miller 4th and FQ 5th. Hopefully a competitive race
Hope Yamaha win, Mir 9th, some work to do there.
Think it was Zarco or one of the Ducati's, 15mph faster down the straight than Mir, yep, 15mph faster
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Free practice 2 top three ducati.
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In reply to Post #310
They look good again the bike is looking better in the corners
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In reply to Post #307
He was fast last time out mate, don’t think you could rule anybody out on a Ducati
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In reply to Post #308
Rea tops out
Reading and Ducati second
And Gerlot 3rd, god I hate Americans lol
New blade is well down, not good for Honda, I guess they are pushing this, saying that I wonder what the sales will be like, 20k when you can buy a Gixer RR for 16k and most others are in the new blade price range!
Like the WSB, virtually something you can buy from a shop and ride on the road or track.Technology is now immense
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Wsbk shaping up nicely with little between the top four in practice.
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In reply to Post #305
I think Zarco will be up there again, possible win if he gets out front and manages tires
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In reply to Post #304
Hope she wins!
The grand prix don’t really interest me, the grand precession, whoever gets in front usually wins
You wanna see some crazy overtaking, handle bar touches, pulling others brake levers, high sides, low sides, the lot
2 wheels
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In reply to Post #303
Hi Jon, for me
Not seen any odds as yet
Binder looks unstoppable in moto3
Sam Lowes in moto2
MV again based on his last performance, great ride that
JM 2-3 crikey
Watch him win now
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Oh jeez,
The Mrs is trolling the betting sites,(non moto gp) but she just bagged Bottas to get a podium spot next week at 17-1
Sadly only $10 went down
Best
Jon
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Hi All
Anyone like a bet?
We've got Jorge Martin at 30-1 To get on the podium this weekend and Mr Miller at 2.3 To win.
Total nuts, and the mrs just pipped up that the Remy Gardner odds are 2.2 for the win????
What are the UK odds looking like guys??
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #301
Hi Jon,
Brakes are everything
One of my favourite bikes ever, the Pepsi Suzuki of the late 80s and one of my favourite riders, Schwantz won many GPS that year and I once read an article in MCN and it said it was all down to the brakes, the Yamaha couldn’t touch the Suzi!
I also read a book about moto GP riding styles, covered Pedrosa's and Hayden’s factory Hondas and there were pictures of them side by side, a comparison. Pedrosa's rear brake disc was tiny in comparison to Haydens which was quite large. The late Hayden came from a motocross background and liked to use the rear brake to help turn / slide it into corners, immense
Who cares, exciting stuff, looks like the same but ain’t
Watched a WSB race last year. J Rea, one of the greatest on the brakes around, in 6th gear on the straight flat out with the throttle pinned was knocking it down into 5th whilst on the gas and then hitting the brakes hard before easing off and trail braking the corner, unreal, bet the gearbox was scrapped regular lol
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Hi All
It's gonna be this year that busts it, rear wheel or front wheel to start the braking. Both Suzuki's start front wheel, as do zarco and pecko.
Quateraro, Rossi, franky, dovi, Miller and pol are all rear wheel starts
The rear wheel brakes are the main complainants
Interesting, but I'm sure I'll get slagged
🤣.
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #299
The naked litre bikes don’t do much for me Goose. The Tuono will be based on a test ride if I get one. Mentioned a while ago, I took an S1000r out, was fancying one, lot of violence going on there! to the point I found it uncontrollable and dangerous at higher speeds with the wind blast, really unstable, saying that it was a struggle to keep weight on the front wheel! What was more surprising, my Gixer was just as comfortable, if there is such a thing with a sports bike. The S1000r had set back pegs and the position makes you sit forward, lot of weight on the wrists
Can’t speak for the street fighter, hell of a bike though if you like that kind of thing. I guess the multistrada is a lot of a weapon too
Saying that, adventure bikes are definitely not my cup of tea
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In reply to Post #298
I've owned most of the litre plus sports bikes including the rsv factory and won't have any more but I am tempted by the streetfighter v4s even thought the multistrada v4s would be better as I do a lot of touring but the valve recall is not what I wanted to hear on a 23k bike.
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In reply to Post #297
Fully agree mate, out and out full blown track weapons. If you look at the Aprillia RS660 this is the bike everybody is raving about at the moment, Yamaha will release and R7 soon, twin, and very similar by the sounds of it. Could be the death of full blow litre bikes sadly, technology has designed them out of the market
Still saying that, my 2018 plate Gixer was a joy to ride, VVT, would pull away at 30mph in 6th, no problem. Certainly couldn’t pin the throttle. When the TT is back think I am going to have one last bike, Aprillia Tuono or the full blow RSV factory, best sounding engine in the world for me
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In reply to Post #296
V4s panigale is a licence loosing jail time beast on the road, same with all the litre plus sports bikes and the super nakeds are becoming the same. The enjoyment from any performance bike or car come from using its full potential but when you have a bike that only comes to life at way over the national speed limit the only place to really enjoy it is on track. Many of the professional road testers are saying the middleweight machines are now a lot more fun on the road.
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In reply to Post #295
I was thinking about buying either an NSR400 or an old supersport as a bit of a project bike for winter, for some reason I used to love the look of the SS, or even a 748S in red or yellow would do
I have the new SuperSport S, absolutely superb bike for the road, keep up with anything unless it’s long straights. 150mph top end, fast enough for anybody. A LOT less Ming Ming than my GSXR at 13,000 rpm
The V4 is a work of art and as you say, claimed easy to ride although I have not had the chance, yet
I like the look of the 959 and nearly bought one at one point, I also think the new V2 would be a cracking weekend thrash bike or the odd track day, lot less too £
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In reply to Post #294
I've always loved them and would have loved a 900ss back in the mid seventies but was a poor apprentice. As great as modern bikes are the top line sports bikes are track day tools and too much for our congested potholed roads. Ducati have realised this as the latest panigale is far more user friendly and easier to ride than the 2019 model. Even the new streetfighter is not what many were expecting and is as user friendly as any 200+ hp naked can be, will be testing one when things get back to normal.
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In reply to Post #293
Think he was like marmite mate. Ducati too at the time
Bought my first Ducti ever last year, full Akrapovics on, loving it
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In reply to Post #292
Was the opposite and a big foggy fan, so much so I sold my blade for a 916 and even though it was a long way down on then mates jap sports bikes it was a faster road bike.
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In reply to Post #291
I read up on this after Batista and then Readings straight line speed on the new Ducati V4 in WSB. Pulling over 5 or 6 bike lengths passed the opposition on the straights, mental! Quite a few reasons
The MotoGP Ducati and the Honda, surprisingly to some? are running V4s, 90 degree ones! because of this the bikes are virtually built around the engine, Ducati’s have been for a long time, the frame bolts to the engine block. Because of the angle they end up with a longer bike, this in turn effects the geometry’s meaning, usually the inline fours are shorter, turn faster and better in the corners. The longer bikes with the V4 have less crankshaft deflection, it is shorter, has less deflection and less bearings, resistance than an inline 4 and lay the power down exceptionally well!
I was never a massive Forgarty fan, the ex king and god of WSB, one because he was riding a Ducati and two I always thought it was like cheating with torque and how they laid the power down
Had a google. This might be of interest to any fan?
V4. Power
Hope it works
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In reply to Post #290
Hi Glenn
Heard that too, Apparently they were trying to cut down the deg on the rear tyres.
Great start to the season in all 3 classes
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #289
Good race, rumour was ducati had reigned them in a little to improve rideability.
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Well done Sam Lowes, great start to the season, world champ would be nice
Saying that, his bikes paint job is horrible, burgundy!
Fantastic ride by MV, looks like FQ has caused a bit of competition. Really disappointed for Mir, another brilliant ride. Those Ducati’s in a straight line are untouchable. Same in WSB last year, gaining 3 - 5 bike lengths on the straight, x that by 20 laps!
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In reply to Post #287
Hi All
Well I'm never listening to FQ again, especially when he says the yamaha's can't get the power down!!!
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #286
Yea been following, don't believe rossi's bike is the full fat animal of the factory team but easier to ride and still quick enough to beat less gifted riders.
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Anybody watching the qualifying?
Zarco, 225mph, surprised he can see lol, mental
Interesting qualifier that
Rossi is fast!
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In reply to Post #284
I think the only way he loses over the season for me Jon is if Yamaha give FQ a better and reliable bike, emphasis on reliable!
Where do the threats come from? Suzuki, Yamaha, Ducati, KTM. Mir is the world champ and what Suzuki have done with that bike is pretty amazing for me but you have to question, would they have been as competitive if rat boy was in the mix?
Said it before, the factory Honda is the benchmark in MotoGP for me, add quality rider, near on job done
Let’s hope for a real mix up, competitive racing that goes to the final round, if we do it should be a great season for the fans
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In reply to Post #283
Hi All
It's all getting a bit silly with MM again.
He states he's out for the 2 Qatar races, but will race portamao.
Then the medics say racing portamao is tottaly dependant on a medical on April 12th
Then there's a story in one of the Spanish mags that his arm is still infected and he's got at least 2 more months out
And still Honda say nothing.
Like or loathe the guy moto gp is better off with him on track
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #282
To telling if being injured with such a long recovery will mess with his mind set.
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In reply to Post #281
He could probably sit half the season out and still win it, can’t say I’m a fan but you have to admire him, reckless and dangerous at times but I guess that’s comes with a desire to beat the rest. No denying it though, a fantastic rider, one of the all time greats, no doubt
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So MM is not going to be riding at the first two races.
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In reply to Post #279
That’s interesting Jon, not seen that, wonder if MV is the same, that could be just down to a pure aggressive style and how he puts the power down? Saying that with modern electronics, thought they would be able to sort it, If it’s both riders, that’s a problem!
Still think the factory Honda is the benchmark myself in moto GP. Yamaha was poor last year, not to mention the engine and brake problems! MV 120mph dismount was amazing to see!
I think with FQ they have made a fantastic signing that could bring them success for many years if they can give him a decent bike, he is fast, some real competition for MM
Like you mention though, all about the tires and preservation for me, no point black lining them out of every corner
Can’t rule out Suzuki for me, what they have done with that bike is amazing!
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Hi Chris
Biggest news for me is FQ can't put it together, he's apparently burning up every rear tyre he's been given. If that's the case all the Yamaha riders will struggle getting the power down.
Same old unfixed problem?
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #277
You know he won’t be far off MM Jon, love him or loathe him, he is competitive and ruthless
FQ on the factory Yamaha, hope they give him a decent bike
JM on the factory Ducati, I like Miller too, deserves the ride for me!
And can Mir defend his tittle?
And thrown in KTM and the rest. all adds up to some decent racing for me, can’t wait
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Hi All
They are saying down here that a final decision will be made next week, but it's most likely rat boy will at least do some of the free practices and will most likely race
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #275
Some say MM has been bluffing and is fit to go, will see soon.
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In reply to Post #274
Not sure where Morbidelli ended up? I would have thought the Petronas was a decent bike, sure they will get the set up
Should be an interesting start, first few races see who’s coming out on top
Yamaha have got their man there though for me with FQ, MV had better shine this year!
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In reply to Post #273
Watched it as well, looking forward to a great season, sad rossi is moaning again as anyone else would be told to get on with it.
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In reply to Post #272
Can’t get it to work?
Just watched a snippet on YouTube earlier from testing. Fabio is the man at the moment
Rossi, 20th, chassis problems
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Total commitment
https://www.facebook.com/Lockk9/videos/254634482874340/
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In reply to Post #270
Pristine mate and nice to see
Some passion with those old guys and their bikes
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In reply to Post #269
It's an old benelli sei race bike owned by an Italian, he has two.
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In reply to Post #268
Who’s is that?
Popular bikers cafe where I sometimes go has bike nights now and again, old TT bikes the lot, amazing to see
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In reply to Post #267
While we await the new season some bike porn
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In reply to Post #266
Nice one Goose
Searched the tube many a time looking for the British GP in 1989, not much about sadly
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In reply to Post #265
Can't remember what I was riding when I was at brands watching this, probably a gpz750 but had a slab750 later.
https://youtu.be/TdAA1nDnwg0
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Well done to Mir and Suzuki
Think he’s around 23 Mir so hopefully has a very good future
As for Suzuki, love my Suzuki’s and amazing to see them on the top again after a relatively short time. 20 years since they last won it and before that Kevin Shwantz, one of my all time favourite riders and the stunning Pepsi Suzuki, one of the best looking bikes ever for me too, saw him win at Donnington on it in 1989
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In reply to Post #263
Great little tussle at the end between Mir and Miller. I cant remember the race numbers but hasn't Mir done well....as for quat...interesting to hear from the commentary that it was too much fettling with the set up, maybe he can offer more..hmm.
Fabulous to see Suzies back on top.
And the potential MM might not be back for the start of the season.
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In reply to Post #262
Still finished the race and in with a chance.
Joan Mir wins top spot. Rossi only one place up on crasher Crutchlow.
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Bad crash for sam lowes today, looked nasty, got back on for qualifying 2 but sadly well down the grid for tomorrow..come on sam stay safe and hopefully get some points and get fit for Portugal race..
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In reply to Post #260
Great results for the Brits
Think it was Moto GP or could have been WSB, last time out one of the commentators had said that MM told him his brother will be a better rider than him
Edit - Just watched the highlights, great race by AM, still think the factory Honda is the best all-round package, downside the Márquez brothers could rule for a long time if we are not careful
Nice to see the Suzuki’s up there and Rins managed to finish
As for Vinales and the factory Yamaha, rubbish again
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In reply to Post #259
awesome result . good racing in all 3 classes of the gp today...lowes 1st Moto 2 ..jake 4th,feel sorry for him last week but his getting good..rins in main race mir 3rd..them Suzukis are cracking bikes,,,but what about Alex Marquez I bet his brother is now going to stop giving him tips . also I bet Honda regret signing pol next year to take over the seat. and get well soon Rossi with your covid possitive results...
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Not Moto GP but Jonathon Rea, 6 times WSB champion. The greatest of all time, what a rider
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In reply to Post #257
Like his reviews, up there with the best. 44 teeth ones are brilliant, the best for me
H2 is super quick but a big heavy lump, not for me. Same as a street fighter, naked bikes are for hooligans, power wheelie jobs. Get over the ton and you need neck muscles like Mike Tyson plus they feel so unstable with the wind blast.
Isle of Man next year for me. I’m either keeping the Ducati, having a Tuono, or another GSXR
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In reply to Post #256
Lamb chops h2 with after market exhaust and remap 260 hp. Try a streetfighter v4, Moor fun than a fully faired sports bike.
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In reply to Post #255
Love the bike racing. WSB from Magny Cours today, can’t wait
Great sport, one thing that I find fascinating is the bike development from MotoGP to WSB and BSB, straight down to, and available from your local dealer nowadays, the engineering and technology is amazing, always advancing. Traction control, anti wheelie, cornering ABS the lot. Saying that the bikes are so powerful nowadays you couldn’t ride them without it
200kg, 200BHP, available on the road
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In reply to Post #254
No problem. I Used to watch F1 but discoved Moto GP and love it along with moto 3 not so much moto 2. I love speedway aswell, I started going when I was 4 or 5 so almost 40 years ago watching Oxford
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In reply to Post #253
Nice one Trev, same as WSB, same brand and a few different compounds
Tend to follow WSB and BSB but love MotoGP
I remember the link mate but never followed it up. Thank you
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In reply to Post #252
Yes but Michelin choose the 2 compounds that will be used and they can change how hard or soft they for each race. So if they get that wrong it makes it harder for the riders.
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In reply to Post #251
Aren’t they all on Michelins like WSB are all on Pirelli’s?
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In reply to Post #249
I was gutted for the old boy when he binned it in the kitty litter. was sure he was going to get his 200th podium that day..im sure it will come before the seasons out, if not definitely next year on the petronas..getting pissed of with the arm chair fans over on the Moto gp social media pages always saying he should retire..bolox should he, the rest who finish behind him then should retire also..alot came off at Catalunya,have to remember the race is usually run in June when track temp is much higher. Michelin balsed that race up with tyre allocations..
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Bagnaia and Miller confirmed on the factory Ducati next year.
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In reply to Post #248
 dnf
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Hi All
Rossi retirement???? Not after that qualli, can't wait for the race tomorrow!!
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #244
Someone needs to have a word, bloody aweful the last few races, oddly before that it was getting better!
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In reply to Post #245
Sadly I don't think next year is going to be any better but time will tell. On a personal note had three tours on the bike cancelled this year so ended up going back to Scotland via Wales and back through Yorkshire so was nice to get away. Been over to the Isle of Wight for a peak at the proposed tt cercuit for next year and hope it goes ahead.
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In reply to Post #242
the track was resurfaced and was meant to be changing the pit areas but have said they don't have the money..from the helicopter camera it showed outside the track totally dead.last year when there you couldn't move for beer tents and merchandise stools..add to that the local towns and hotels will be effected..very sad times..
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In reply to Post #243
BT get the feed from Dorna like everyone else. It is their director that chooses what goes out.
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In reply to Post #242
You're not wrong, bit soulless isn't it :-(
As a aside, is the BT camera work annoying others like it is me, some of the decisions to show replays when any man and his dog can see a incedent/manoeuvre is about to happen, been happening a lot lately, much more so than previous years
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In reply to Post #241
Rossi has always thrived on performing for the crowds, must feel strange for the riders racing in virtually empty stadiums as the atmosphere just cannot be there. The venues must have lost huge amounts in ticket sales and revenue from the food and merchandise stalls.
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It was a good race, really loving that the whole pack could win and the points are so close. Felt for Rossi but at the same time I can't help but think he doesn't give it his all anymore, can only see him going one way with all the other riders coming through.
I expected more from Mizano, seemed to be a lot of cagey riding going on, with all those bends I was expecting some real scraps but a lot seemed happy to just be following round.
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In reply to Post #238
Just watched the highlights, great racing and a real mix again
First for FM. Mir on the podium again, Suzuki coming good?
The factory Yamaha are well off the pace for me. MV is having a very poor run too, pole to 6th
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the old goat close but not close enough for his 200th podium..hopefully next week he does it..shame I had to cancel the trip..
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In reply to Post #237
I'm really not sure what to believe anymore, the so "called experts" down here are reporting that Dovi has now priced himself out of a petronas Yamaha ride alongside Valli???.
Crazy days, but it's Mugello, bring on the crazy track, going to be an epic weekend as always
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #236
He is still the man to beat, la rat boy
To be fair, can't wait to see FQ on a factory ride, Vinales has had a bit of bad look don't get me wrong but he is deffo not the success they expected him to be. Maybe rat boy gets a bit or serious competition next year, KTM, Ducati, possibly Suzuki and yamaha, Honda will take some beating for me though Jon
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Yep, MM is apparently coming back at Aragon so he can help Honda build a 2021 bike specifically for him.
Espargero will obviously fully approve it #?¥₩#?
That will be the ****ers garage next year, no way those 2 will get on.
Hope rumours are right then as zarco is my favourite rider, be nice to see him and Miller going at it.
Mrs loves quateraro which is weird as his chest is like the Mojave desert whereas mine is like the new Forrest.....
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #234
I'm a miller fan Jon, ex motocrosser, exiting to watch, deserves that ride
Zarco, that should be interesting?
Exiting times, who's gonna be where. One thing for sure we know where MM will be
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In reply to Post #233
Hi Chris
Hope you're well
Biggest news im waiting confirmation on is that zarco has the factory ride alongside Miller at Ducati, press down here is selling it, but they are notoriously full of poo
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #232
Interesting one Jon, guess he still has race pace
KTM seem to have a very good bike there and I think they could be a serious challenge to Honda if they can get the right rider. Is that Dovi, mmmmm?
I was watching WSB yesterday and they were talking about a conversation with a team manger who had been around the block a bit. When they choose a rider they are looking for the next talent who will beat and be the next MM. Otherwise they could just sign any rider. Makes you think, if KTM are that serious, they have to be, is Dovi their man at 31?
Mir is starting to look good and I can’t see any reason why he would leave Suzuki. FQ has signed, FM?
Not sure, it will be interesting to see who really goes where
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Hi All
Just seen the talks between Dovi and KTM have broken down over money.
I think his manager is pricing him out of a ride, be a shame if he's not on the grid next year, but what options does he have now for next year???
Aprillia?, Suzuki?
Seems the Dovi story doesn't end well
At least Rossi signed the 2 years yesterday
Best
Jon
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Forgot to add before, Vinales said he had 4 warnings of the brakes failing before the off, personally I think he should have come in or been made to by the race director. Imagine carrying on knowing and something awful happens :-(
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In reply to Post #228
Cost Mir the race did that
I’m guessing Viñales just plain **** himself. Bike over his head last week, jumping off the bike this week, brake failure. Not looking good for Yamaha either, engines, not enough top end, no wonder they are struggling. When the non factory bikes are doing well they should know they have problems
And once again, especially WSB and BSB the Ducati V4 is just like cheating for me, so high revving and the straight line speed just blows everything else out of the water although the new Honda seems to be catching up, seems to be
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In reply to Post #223
fiery lot the Italians, couldn't say that though about rossis over seas fans, had a drink with many in tavulia always welcomed mm 93s lot to join the table..same in Spain,all supporters enjoy each others banter..lets hope Rossi signs that 2 year deal with pertrona..
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In reply to Post #227
Yeah, felt for Mir but you have to ask why they didn't have a tyre in reserve JIC. I know races aren't often split but even so, it certainly helped Miller in part 2.
I'm still trying to decide if Vinales went over to his bike and put his head in his hands out of a, shock, or B frustration the bike wasn't still o.k...inspite of being on fire at the time
Agree with the blind crests, odd how these things aren't already in place in this day and age.
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Well, just watched the highlights from yesterday. Brake failure and jumping off a bike at 130mph must be a hell of a shocker. Last time I saw that it was Eugene Laverty in WSP
Disappointed for Mir he deserved that win
Air bags in place too. Did a proper job on saving Viñales bike until it set on fire
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In reply to Post #224
I’m guessing that’s the next area for review, straights that have the potential to run over corners if the worst happens. Thought the same afterwards, thought they would have some kind of protection. Quite a dangerous track
The blind summits are another one too as the Moto 2 crash. Maybe a flashing sign above the track on blind summits or a least a flag man on them?
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In reply to Post #223
all the vr46 babies were calling for Masia to be banned for the season for dumping the oil on the track,(absolute stupid crap)
Nuff said then, unbelievable, who would have thought, oil on a motorcycle racing track
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Not been on for a while.
The crash last week, why aren't there airbags/tires across those long run offs before right hand corners, even half way along them would minimise the risk. Unsighting the corner slightly would be a small price to pay.
Really enjoying the races at the mo, so glad that MM is side lined for a while, had become a tad stale for me.
Vinales jumping off
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In reply to Post #221
Hi Chris,
I think this weekend kinda proved the point I was trying to make, all the vr46 babies were calling for Masia to be banned for the season for dumping the oil on the track,(absolute stupid crap), Martin loses a moto2 win by going green by inches thus promoting a vr46 baby for the win and polis espargero is at least 4ft of track on the final lap and gets no penalty at all?????
And clicky, whoever had the great idea to put the 2 most despised riders in the same garage is an absolute advertising genius, polis and rat boy 2021, I'm gonna love it........
Too much politics, let's race!!
Best
Jon
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rossi is taking fabios seat at pertronas,fabio taking rossis seat at factory Yamaha with vinales. as for zarcos pit lane start, thats down to dorna. the Spanish Moto gp mafia..both espargaro brothers get away scot free from their pissing about.alex holding up Petrucci on the racing line looking for a tow. pol again whinging about zarco taking him out, while yet he went wide then came back on the racing line without looking..pol espagaros actions after last weeks red flag was terrible. moaning about race being stopped while he was in the lead.. I really don't know why hrc Honda gave him a factory seat next to mm93 next season..the bloke is a nightmare..
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In reply to Post #220
I would not have thought that would influence a decision like that or would hope not. Fast part of the course and major rider error.
Im guessing after that Jon the VR46 gang will be the stuff of legend. Reckon he will be done this year after that, i will be very surprised if he does not quit
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In reply to Post #219
Hi Chris
I definitely do get your point of view, but "fault" for last weekend's crash is questionable imo, you can argue either way
There's been a lot of very poor and obvious driver error incidents in all classes this year that have caused crashes, incidents and dnf's
The only time punishments seems to be dished out is when the vr46 gang pipe up. The Mcfee podium was because they were causing a stink about track limits and that ultimately backfired on vieti
Race control come across as being influenced by vr46 at the moment
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #218
Not sure Jon myself
Maybe it’s to set the benchmark, I’m not sure?
One thing for sure, for a rider of that quality that was an horrendous error which could have killed two riders?
There are risks with motorsport no doubt, that’s what makes it exciting but on reflection that was just reckless for me, massive error
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Very sad imo
Zarco starting from the pits is just moto gp bowing down to what's becoming the VR46 mafia
Does the Vali legend really want this to be his legacy?
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #216
Seriously, talk about luck and fate. You don’t walk away from those!
One weekend, two horrendous crashes. Crazy!
Same venue, 2019. Great bit of racing
2019 Austrian treat
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all riders ok. . both rossi and vinales are very very lucky there..ive seen a photo of vinales with his hands over his head as one of the bikes went over the top of him..
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In reply to Post #214
Seen the lowlights moto 2
That is a terrible crash that
Just ripped the bike to bits!
Edit
Jesus, just seen the moto GP one, flying bikes
Make no wonder Rossi was shocked, 2 x bikes comes past you in the air at 180mph!
If that’s not time to hang the gloves up I don’t know what is!!!
Moto GP
Moto 2
Let’s hope everybody is OK
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In reply to Post #213
The moto 2 crash was awful and they were doing CPR on one of the riders in the initial pictures before they said everyone was conscious.
Rossi used up his 9th life and it showed on his face..........
Happy for Dovi though, not sure how it helps anything, but I've got a soft spot for the old dog
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #211
would love to see foggy back . red flags in Moto 2 and gp today.. both nasty stacks..the shock on rossi"s face back at the garage said it all..
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In reply to Post #211
Bagnaia for me, new talent is what’s needed to beat MM.
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In reply to Post #210
Hi Rich
They've got the Lorenzo rumour going on here as well, but surely Ducati desperately need to move forward not back. They'll be phoning Fogarty next
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #209
yes confirmed, shame I like dovi. lets hope he gets another ride..not sure how true but Lorenzo might be taking his seat on the duke.
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In reply to Post #208
Cheers Matt
And WOW.........
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #207
Confirmed by his manager a few minutes ago.
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Hi All
Just getting news down here that Dovi is quiting Ducati, anyone know if it's true? As they've got form for miss reporting stuff like this before
Best
Jon
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Well, just watched the highlights from Brno
Factory bikes, you don’t want a factory bike
Very interesting and different race that. TBH I expected the factory bikes coming though at the end and dominating but they did not have the set up of the non factory boys for me which is pretty amazing really, refreshingly different
Honda?
I bet they were all planning on picking a few points up while rat boy is out, left the door wide open for him
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In reply to Post #204
Possibly, the Honda thing certainly didn’t work out for him. Think I read it somewhere, he had scared himself too many times?
A comeback and results would answer that I guess
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In reply to Post #198
wouldn't say he lost his bottle, maybe just wanted a year out to rest and cure his back..said retiring to jump ship his Honda contract maybe..but I agree he would be good on that suzuki..pol espagaro signing for hrc has been my biggest shock..why they chose him I cant fathom out? push cal out with the hump maybe? @ vossy,they might get chucked out yet not walk away
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In reply to Post #201
Funny, I was talking to the Mrs about his factory ride...do you think it'll make him better or worse...hmm. I'd love to see Suzi up ther again competing, thought they were on the up, maybe not.
@Clicky, Yamaha...what they hell...mad isn't it. I'm not sure given what has been seen as a factory advantage they should be allowed a dispensation to open them up, but I guess money talks and for Yamaha to walk away it would not be good.
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Yamaha's running out of engines..
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In reply to Post #200
it's not even factory bikes proving the point...all very odd
Looks like they have a decent bike and set up for him. We will see when he has a factory ride next season
Imagine what he could earn from Suzuki who want to make their mark
Rat boy still the best at the moment for me with somebody who looks a very close second at the moment
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As the commentators said, Dovi might be regretting not putting pen to paper with that result
Great to see the GOAT on the podium again, defended brilliantly for that place.
Lorenzo situation...odd one, going to take a while for him to be back up to pace if he does.
So is it the riders or is it the bikes...MM and Fabio look well above race pace, 5+ seconds is massive, can't believe there are so few riders who can compete, and now it's not even factory bikes proving the point...all very odd.
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Yamaha 1,2 and 3. Quatararo, another win, Viniales 2nd and Rossi takes third!
If rat boy hadn't crashed out I reckon he would have pissed it though, looked fast again...
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In reply to Post #197
That will be interesting,,great rider, thought he had lost his bottle. Just watching some highlights, said he would be good for Suzuki too?
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In reply to Post #196
talk of Lorenzo coming back to ducatti, certainly some moving and shaking going on for next season..
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In reply to Post #194
Quatararo on pole again by the looks of it. Vinales has a lot to prove for me. He was going to be the next big thing, he has to make it happen this season for me. Dovi is in 14th place so he looks well off the pace. You could think the bike but Bagnaia is third on a Ducati
For me a factory Honda is still the benchmark and MM is so good because he is the best of managing his tyres and that’s a massive chunk of what it’s all about for me
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brave he gave it a go, but is out of the race tomorrow..as for Alberto Puig his comment about other riders winning means nothing with mm not on the grid was down right out of order.that bloke really is a class *****..
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If MM does miss at least this weekend, what do people think of Dovi’s chances? He did well on a non-Ducati track and is a consistent podium finisher. Ducati could have already dropped the 2020 champion.
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Seeing reports that Marquez is considering riding lol. He won’t take the pain and ride. And stupid if he try’s He’s lost the championship this year now Unreal riding by him this last week but had to be greedy
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In reply to Post #191
Really pleased for Quartararo,
Echo that, looked good last year. Let’s hope he turns into the real deal, something fresh
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What great re start...unless your a MM fan To be fair I really enjoyed MM coming back all the way through the pack (through gritted teeth) would have been a hell of a finish if he pulled it off.
Really pleased for Quartararo, overdue and a talent to watch, hopefully he'll take it to MM and make the season a bit more enjoyable rather than the white wash it's been lately.
Odd listening to the issues re contracts on the BT Sport coverage.
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In reply to Post #189
Quatararo pole, mm p2, Crutchlow p9, Rossi p13 after crashing twice he should be joining lorenzo.
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In reply to Post #188
Think he made the right decision at the right time, he has been a great champion and even rossi said he had been his toughest opponent in his career, twice moto gp World champ as rossi's team mate is some achievement.
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sad to see Lorenzo announce his retirement today..allways enjoyed his riding style.. the move to Honda and that nasty crash would of been his deciding factor to call it a day id expect..
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In reply to Post #186
then 11th to 2nd..plus his brothers took the moto2 championship..must have a very proud mother and father..
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In reply to Post #185
How did he walk after that highside head planting the tarmac.
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yep he chucked that down the road..
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In reply to Post #182
unless Rossi gets a good start I cant see him doing anything from 10th..seems his losing his race day touch lately..and I'm losing sleep again with another silly o clock start
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In reply to Post #181
MM pole again on the hardest bike on the grid to ride and golden balls slowest yamaha but that may change in the race.
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In reply to Post #179
cant see Honda throwing money zarcos way..sneaky gits will prob go for el diablo at some point..
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In reply to Post #179
My understanding was he is standing in for the injured Nakagami in the last three races but was seeking a moto 2 deal for 2020.
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Hi All
Just caught the end of FP1, was i correct in hearing Zarco will be on a honda for the last 3 races this year and has turned down the yamaha test ride for next year?
Zarco to replace Lorenzo 2020???????
That'd be more than Quateraro to worry about in 2020 for MM
Lovin it if true..........
Best
Jon
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Nash sawn offs..would love to do the same trip but what with qatar in march for 1st race of the season looking likely plus some other European races pencilled in also Singapore f1 in September the ball and chain would kick me in the nuts.. 
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In reply to Post #176
Solved
Hire a full tackle set up (bring your own end gear).
John
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In reply to Post #175
May be a problem carrying my fishing gear on the bike.
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Why not combine the Le Mans MotoGP May 16th\17th 2020 with a fishing trip to Le Bounty, fishing either B1 or B2. (B1 is Closed for the event)
See both our web sites for further info at www.bountylemans.com
John
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Jonathon Rea, 5 times WSB champion crowned at Magney Cours
Greatest rider in this competition I have ever seen, just so smooth on the bike, natural. And that’s beating Bautista on the far superior and overpowered Ducati V4
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In reply to Post #158
Those were the days I also had a fizzy then went on to the Kawasaki KH250 on L plates and past my test on that then had a big gap between bikes then a GSXR srad 600 then a GSXR 750 K8 which I sold a couple of years ago,to old now for sports bikes even though there great fun and a widow maker my only regret is not touring Europe
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In reply to Post #171
You were right,6th title in the bag
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yes that was a bad crash mm had..very suprissed when he came out for fp2.. will go on and win Sunday now I bet
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Hi all
I dont know why, but ive never had any affection or been able to relate to MM like i do with some of the other riders.
Huge amount of respect for what he's done in FP2 after that crash in FP1 though
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #168
Agree with all of that mate, Ireland has certainly changed from when I first went there over fifty years ago, its a shame but then again its across the globe maccy d's etc....are everywhere now, in saying that I was in Copenhagen a few months ago and don't remember seeing a single chicken house and rarely saw any overweight people, did notice the women are stunning so they must be doing something right over there
Going back to bikes though Ireland has got fantastic roads for touring but the modern world has cameras everywhere so you have to watch your speed wherever you go, also its all about population and we're far too over populated here in the south east of England to enjoy the freedom of the open road these days, i'm sure France is still great in parts and somewhere i always wanted to tour by bike but never managed to is central Spain, judging by the bits ive seen by going to a few Moto GP races at Valencia and Catalunya the roads are fantastic
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In reply to Post #163
I was living in southern Ireland from 90 to 95 as I have said on here before I was a service engineer in the silicon chip and pharmaceutical industry. Intel built it European manufacturing base just outside Dublin in a place called leixlip. Traveled all over Ireland while living there and went back many times to support the maintenance team we had trained but from 90 to 2000 eu money helped changed Ireland and created a massive boom in house building and new roads ect but a lot of the character and charm of the country was lost. When I first went there were no McDonald's, kentucky or dominoes etc. In 95 when I returned I still had a yam fz750 and 95 was also the year the 600 bandit was launched but the roads and Ireland were already changing rapidly.
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In reply to Post #166
Fine by me mate, as is a pint of proper Guinness or three
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In reply to Post #165
Do it mate, its stunning over there, but if you do it on a bike I'd keep it to the summer months as it can get a bit rough weather wise at this time of year, i'm over there later on this month, driving over in a car though...if the weather gets bad there's always the pubs! Only thing i'm not looking forward to is the ferry crossings if its rough
Apologies to those for the thread going a bit off track by the way
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In reply to Post #163
Fancied a holiday there myself, a drive around , but predominantly down the Atlantic coast, either by bike or car
Or even motor home
I have a fishing pal, fluff chucker, who goes over there regular, tells me some amazing stories about watching fish coming out of the sea up the rivers. Would like a look myself
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In reply to Post #162
when we drove down to the south of france , a couple of my mates had Hyabusa's and we were sling shotting each other at 140 and riding at 100 after a while felt like walking pace...utter madness really and like you say we had to stop for fuel every 80 to 100 miles, I think we re-traced the Fast Bikes video Colin Schiller did with Shakey Byrne and Frosty called Carnage-Calais to Cannes, if you ever get a chance to watch it, they were all a right bunch of nutters!
I never forget pulling into St Tropez all on bikes with loud pipes, parking up and sitting in a café on the front drinking coffee watching the so called 'beautiful people' walking past...we definitely attracted some attention....like I say I miss it a lot!
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In reply to Post #159
Ha ha ha that's funny cos I remember going to Ireland on my Bandit long before the roads were as good as they are now, rode over to Connemarra and spent a lot of the time riding on the pegs as it was a nightmare sitting down with the state the roads were in back then, I used to think all the Paddy road workers were over here and there own roads were shyte….no longer the case as I drive over twice a year these days and the roads are great...all with our money on the EU!
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Mates and I have been all over Europe and in the past it was always sports bikes but we were younger then and too daft to realise it would be more enjoyable on tourers and stopping every 90 to 100 miles for fuel adds huge amounts of time to journeys. Modern adventure bikes are as comfortable as tourers and with 150+ hp they are capable of keeping up with most sports bike riders over distance.
Some of the guys we ride with are in their seventies and been riding all their lives and are still capable of riding at a good pace for eight to ten hours a day so long as there a shower, a good meal and a few beers at the end of the day.
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In reply to Post #160
Really sorry to hear that pal. I get your point though, dizzy spells and bikes are not ideal.
TBH l love bikes with a passion but they can be bloody dangerous, couple this with idiot car drivers and you are safer without one really
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In reply to Post #157
Im hitting 52 this year Chris and live with with serious tinnitus no thanks to meningitis in my early 30s..I tried getting back on my Moto x bikes after coming out of hospital but it was no good..me mother told me sell or she would smash them up..after dark I even walk like I'm drunk..did think about a road legal quad bike but thought best not..going to treat myself to the quater race in march..the ball and chain has even agreed to come along..
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In reply to Post #158
Nice one pal
A lad who I work with now has just bought a blackbird in red, it’s is MINT too, stunning for the year.
Another one has just been round Ireland on his 600 bandit about 3 months ago, bullet proof, uses it for track days at Caldwell too
Same lad also has a 1200 bandit with a turbo on, home made jobby, mental lol
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In reply to Post #157
I rode to Switzerland on a 600 Bandit years ago, god knows what I was thinking but great memories none the less, got snowed in for three days in a place called Lauenen near Gstaad
Also rode a Blackbird down to the South of France, we went down on the A75, stunning rd in parts apart from it was while they were building the Millau viaduct so on that part the traffic was horrendous...even on a bike, other parts were like a race track and another obstacle were the nutty French yoofs in their zooped up motors wanting to race anything fast down the mountain parts of the roads, we were warned about them before we went and it was bang on, the temptation to race with them was strong though
I remember riding back up from Nice to Troyes about 420 miles in one day and thinking nothing of it back then but I bought another Blackbird in 2008 and went to Silverstone for the Moto GP race and on the ride home to south east London my knees were shot and that was only 120 miles, that was when I realised that my days of riding anything near to a sportsbike were well and truly over...sadly, i still miss those sort of trips to this day
A work colleague has bought himself a BMW GS and loves it but they're not cheap, especially if its kitted out, i was tempted but cant get it down my side alley to the back of the house and don't really want twelve grands worth of bike sitting out the front....poxy cylinder heads! 
Oh and i meant to add that i was one of the fizzy brigade, mine was a purple version crashed it after spunking my wages in a bookies! luckily i saw sense and that life is long in the past now...the dangers of gambling hey!. And back then another mate had an RD 250 which you could ride with L plates on a provisional licence....can you believe it?!!!!
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In reply to Post #156
The right bike you could do it mate easily
Some do it on sports bikes, absolutely crackers. I know a lad who I used to knock around with, passed away now bless him, he used to go to Spain on his with some of his mates
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I spoke to several English guys who had rode from the uk to Italy for the Misano race. they said they had a right good ride down..would love to do it but sadly I cant ride roads.. bit to old and the ol balance isn't to good..
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In reply to Post #154
Might take you up on your offer then you would surprised
Started a new job just over 12 months ago, the previous place there were a few lads with adventure bikes, me been a sports bike nob I didn’t go with them, they did Croatia, stunning ride, places and pictures etc. They did France and Belgium and the war stuff too, missed out on a couple of real life experiences there if I’m honest. I love my bike and bikes but like I say, if I get another next year it will be something along the lines of a sport tourer, just need to find one that I really like that’s all
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In reply to Post #153
The 500 goes through the Highlands, we did sky via the ferry as well. May go back again same time next year.
Looking at Istanbul in may via tunnel down to Ancona night ferry to split. Back up through Bosnia, Croatia, Switzerland and France.
Get a comfortable bike and come along.
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In reply to Post #152
Dropped on with the weather then. Think I might do it myself next year or the Scottish highlands, sky etc. Beautiful country, used to go up the west coast for holidays a lot when I was a kid with my parents, simply stunning, on a bike, something else
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In reply to Post #151
We left on Saturday morning in sunshine and had good weather and only saw a shower on Wednesday and two Thursday but two more heavier ones Friday on way home and told it has been bad down south. The roads were great and very little traffic, the food was great and dirt cheap compared with the rip off south.
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In reply to Post #150
Sounds like a great experience mate. Nice one
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Well, back from the 500 Scotland, 2000 miles. If anybody here know any of the film crew making the crown program for Netflix please say a massive thanks from me. The hotel we stopped at a mile from John o'groats saw us in the bar and these people were in there on their last night and 2 were playing guitar's and harmonica and singing, mostly sixties to eighties stuff that none of them looked old enough to have known, the petite shy blond was fantastic, only wish I had taken my phone and video's it. Ramdom night added to a great trip I will never forget.
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In reply to Post #148
I think Jorge will call it a day at the end of this season.and I wouldn't blame him. I always thought he shouldn't of moved from Ducati to join Honda,he had the bike sorted and would of been a big threat to Marquez.as much as I admire Marquez as a pilot I don't like the behind the scenes of Honda. I think, and its a big think, they threw **** loads of money at Lorenzo just to fck him up..id love for him to get fit, join Suzuki or even back to Yamaha then flick the middle finger up at honda. he was 45 seconds behind Marquez at argon riding with a broken back he has nothing to be ashamed of..his a class rider and id like to see him back on the grid when fit.
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Just see a interview with Lorenzo. Thought he was going to burst into tears. The guy has lost it he’s a broken rider and it looks like he might not come back from it. He is so far of the pace for someone that’s a 5 time world champ. Think that last fall where he broke his back has broke him too. Hopefully I am wrong and once again we will see him back on top.
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well mm93 pissed that one . could be a wrap and his 8th title in Thailand..
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In reply to Post #145
Me and few mates had a few,
Me ts50er, flat as a fart lol
Mate cb50
Mate x1
Mate ap50 with pedals removed, flat out flying machine lol
Mate, fizzy in Kenny Roberts colours with a seat pan made from an orange box covered in fiberglass lol
Once I progressed to my rd125 lc is was flying, the powerband was amazing , happy days
Bloke who I work with has one of the old FS1Es. Tried flogging me it the other week, does them up, look amazing. Also tried flogging my and fj1300, tempted lol
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In reply to Post #144
Just a tad. Most blokes of my age that rode a bike on the road started on a fizzy.
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I've not rode a road bike since I was a weee lad on my fze. I see mm is being a bit quick at aragon in fp 1 and 2.
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In reply to Post #142
Sports bikes going, sick of the aches and pains.
I’ve looked at a few, test drove a BMW s1000r the other week, nice bike, lot of violence going on lol, wind blast horrendous
I like the look of the new r1250rs. Think I’m gonna take one out
Mates a bike buff he has a Multistrada and a BMW s1000 XR, virtually the same bike
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In reply to Post #139
Yes mine.
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In reply to Post #140
Interesting first paragraph mate
Totally agree about the bike and electronics. A 500cc two stoke was just pure evil!
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In reply to Post #129
I think Rossi left Honda because at the time he wanted a two year extension on his contract and they were only willing to offer him a one year extension which was madness seeing as he was winning races at the time but being the giants they are they stuck to their guns, he left a winning bike for a bike that wasn't winning and along with Burgess turned Yamaha into a winning team, it will be interesting to see if Marquez ever manages to do the same. Marquez used to idolise Rossi but I think he treats him with disrespect now, considering Rossi goes a long way to making Moto GP what it is today, like ive said before lets wait and see the slump in figures when he retires
As for hooligans, I witnessed some disgraceful drunkard behaviour at Donnington in 2001 when the tossers set fire to a load of portaloo's, in fact it was a frightening atmosphere which ive never experienced at a Spanish GP, I was camped out and had ****ers chucking up outside my tent.....nice!
And speaking of 2001 lets also not forget that Rossi was winning on the old 500cc machines which were far harder to ride than todays bikes, that's not to say MM wouldn't have won on them as well but it also just shows Rossi's longevity....2001 ff's sake.....my hair was jet black then....sadly its gone grey now!
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In reply to Post #136
Money is massive. Once watched a Colin Edwards interview, he said a motor GP team bike would have diamond encrusted brake callipers on if they thought they needed it, in comparison to a WSB which he said it was like riding round in an armchair lol
Enjoy your ride, nice
Is that your Multistrada then?
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In reply to Post #137
Done it and the factory when at the world ducati bike week. Some seriously wealthy people with some seriously expensive ducati's but I'm one of the poor relations, I actually ride mine though which is unusual as the the average owner seems to only do a thousand miles a year while I'll probably double that next week.
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wish I knew how to post photos, id put up some from the Ducati museum. was a very interesting walk around.. bit sad seeing Nicky haydens bike though..
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In reply to Post #134
Trouble is money, the financial gap number one in a team and number two can be massive and often this is done on purpose to create rivalry.
Anyway I'm off on a multistrada from home on South Coast to Scotland on Saturday, do the 500 and hope to go up through the lake district, only rules of the tour no motorway or dual carriageways.
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In reply to Post #133
I don’t think anybody does, we just have our favourites, MM is a dirty rat, all part of a sport we love
Riders at a completely different level altogether
Except for TT / road racers, different level of Ming mong altogether
Would love to see Jonathon Rea in Moto GP
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its a shame Lorenzo is injured and not getting on with the Honda. shame he moved from ducat just after getting the hang of riding it.id say he would of gave mm a race most weekends.as for puigi slagging him off on camera is bang out of order.i hope Jorge jumps ship end of the season and gets a ride elsewhere then starts showing his class..thats iff he doesn't retire.his heads all over the place at mo.crutchlow has said one more season then his off to live in California,zarcos got the boot from ktm..going to be a lot off shuffling about end of season I think..
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In reply to Post #132
Not really, I don't like or dislike any of them really I just love watching them do what they do but I am well aware of the fact that as spectators we only get to hear what the pr lawyers want us to hear and often that is their version of the truth.
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In reply to Post #131
Sounds like there’s only you and handful of others that like him Goose
Great rider btw
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In reply to Post #130
Agreed, it was Burgess that made that bike work race after race. As for MM celebration in front of that stand come on, after all the booing and geering he has endured from them and the snide off camera jibes from rossi why not, it's exactly the type of thing Rossi would have done in his heyday but he would of had the chosen few of his entourage there with him.
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In reply to Post #129
rossi sacking burgess was his downfall.
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In reply to Post #127
I think what Rossi did with Yamaha was unreal, took them to another level and got the results. I wonder f he put his hand on his heart who was his best bike and team ever, I’m gonna go for Honda, faultless at the time and another one, why would you leave such a successful combination?
What I’m saying is I wonder where he would have gone with Honda if he had stayed there?
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the day Moto gp fans stoop to the level of football supporters ill stop going . some Moto gp forums are turning into right slanging matches,bt sports Moto gp page add flames to the fire also.sadly there is a lot of arm chair fans. the hotel I was in had mixed support, and we all had a good time over the weekend over several beers with no arguments just friendly banter no throwing bar stools at each other..mm doesn't help himself though, after winning at the weekend he didn't need to stop infront of stand brutapela gold where myself and many many other Rossi fans were sat to celebrate the win, its obvious he would wind up the ities .
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In reply to Post #126
Fans, trouble is when fans have their hero, be it moto gp, football, boxing etc very few can look at another competitor and and admit a rival is more highly skilled or has a superior natural talent. When rossi was winning rivals claimed the yamaha was so much better than the rest of the grid, now they say Honda is but the fact is very few are capable of riding any of these machines and fewer still capable of winning but when someone wins consistently they are a special talent.
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In reply to Post #124
maybe him and eclestone will start there own team they had a good ol chat the other week, never know...
I did not agree with the booing towards mm though, thats not on..the Italians are fiery lot though..
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In reply to Post #123
Nice one
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In reply to Post #123
Agreed, nobody likes to see their idol loose and rossi has been at it a very long time and has a massive fan base, he is going to have a huge influence on the sport even when he stops racing himself his precence will be there through his racing school.
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In reply to Post #117
As much as I respect mms riding skills he will never have a folllowing like rossi. Even in the spanish races his support puts more bums on seats. I was in san marino the weekend and the amount of money his support puts into the surrounding towns bars cafes hotels etc is astounding. Not to mention what his shop in talvuela took off me :/
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In reply to Post #121
Can’t argue with that
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In reply to Post #120
Facts are easy, world moto gp champion
2013 MM
2014 MM
2016 MM
2017 MM
2018 MM
2019 Well it won't be Rossi, don't get me wrong Rossi has in the past been a fantastic champion and a great ambassador for the sport.
World superbike constructors champions ducati 17 Honda 4 as an aside I owned both 916 and an sp1.
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In reply to Post #119
Sounds like it’s clear cut, you like rat boy, I like Rossi
Best all round bike, Honda are miles ahead and have been for a long time, forget Cal C the only thing they have in common is it’s a bike with a Honda badge on, one is absolute cutting edge the other is not, as for Lorenzo, lost the plot
What did Honda do with Ducati’s dominance, designed the SP1 / 2 created a twin And bet Ducati at their own game.
WSB Honda are designing a new bike and poaching Batista from Ducati. Bet you they blow Ducati next season
Pointless discussion, opinions, show me some facts
I bet Hondas R&D blow the others away
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In reply to Post #118
And the most talented rider ever on it, funny though as the Honda is supposed to be the hardest bike on the grid to ride, ask Crutchlow or lorenzo, neither has really mastered it. Conversely the yamaha is supposed to be the easiest most forgiving, as they have tried to get the straight line speed from it the handling has deteriorated which is why I said before rossi never should have parted from the real doctor who made it work for him.
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Fabio, superb again, lets have him on a factory bike
Great ride by rat boy, Superior bike the Honda though, just saying
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In reply to Post #116
To put it in perspective Marquez has got to win around forty more races to catch Rossi's win total and will he still be racing and be as competitive at forty? I very much doubt it, lets see if he ever goes to anther team and wins, clearly he is a great racer but the youth will be snapping at his heels very soon, Quartararo for one
I think its obvious Rossi is past his best but he just loves racing so you have to respect him for that and he is probably responsible for at least an extra 25% or more on the gate figures at every Moto GP race, in fact I would go as far as to say a lot of todays racers owe a lot to him in terms of earnings. Moto GP will be a lot poorer for the day he goes. I cant remember the last time I saw a celebration at the end of the race like he used to do when he was winning, Lorenzo tried it once or twice but it wasn't quite the same
I might be biased....I live at number 46!
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mm had allready lost his lap for hitting the green, but to be fare they are both as bad as each other lately...good ride from quatro,best race of the weekend for me though was Moto 3..
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In reply to Post #114
After someone blocking the racing line in q2 still maybe the rookie on the slow yamaha will take the factory ride next season.
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In reply to Post #113
after his dirty tricks in qualifying 2
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In reply to Post #111
I was thinking that myself, is Dovi going to be racing though
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A Rossi win would be nice just to see the reaction from his fans at home but as a ducati fan I would love to see Dovi on the top step.
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In reply to Post #109
Variety is the spice of life pal, nice one
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In reply to Post #108
the ducati museum is booked also..
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In reply to Post #107
Should be a great mini break that mate, don’t get much better for a bike fan, Ducati’s back yard too
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In reply to Post #106
yes booked ticket a while ago, land in Italy on the 12th for 4 days..will visit rossis home town and shop. qualifying on the sat. up early Sunday to watch Moto 3 through to main race. it will be crazy knowing what the Italians are like on race day
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In reply to Post #105
Certainly got that bike in shape quickly, another decent rider with Rins and who knows, next season they could dominate
I would love to see Rossi on one just to see what he could get out of it
You going then pal?
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yes good win for suziki,rins can certainly get the best out of that bike..id say Lorenzo could to. but what with his injury and backing off testing today due to his injury I wouldn't blame him iff he called it all a day soon..rossi must of went home for a cup coffee then popped back to the race..11 seconds down lets hope he can do better at his home race in a couple of weeks..ill be in the Rossi stand wearing my cal crutchlow top.
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Really nice to see a Suzuki win, brilliant
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In reply to Post #102
Still no podium and 11 seconds down, five dnf's also helped his 4th place. Great last lap again. Feel for Dovi, taken out twice by someone else's mistake.
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rossi front row at Silverstone..life in the old boy still..
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In reply to Post #100
Great battle, would love to see mm pushed at every race, his qualy in the wet was astounding.
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how about that for a finish today from dovi..keeps that up mm will have a fight for this years title..
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lets hope he isn't another zarco.
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In reply to Post #97
Nice to see mate, something fresh
Regarding the bike, not sure, thought it could have been a brake calliper problem? If it was a chassis problem that was a serious set up error, even so, great ride under the circumstances
Deffo one to watch, came from Moto 3 and then 2, not exactly pulled any trees up though, bit sporadic, but hey, who cares
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In reply to Post #96
Due to moving home I've only watched 1 race and the highlights of Assen,where the hell did Fabio come from He reminds of Stoner taming the Duc from time ago, how he didn't have a 'off' is beyond me, a talent for sure,looking forward to seeing more of him.
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Watched the highlights last night, been away.
I was hoping Rins was going to win until he ditched it lol. Be nice to see a Suzuki ride for Rossi next season out with Mir
Disappointment again for young Fabio, what was wrong with that bike, all over! future star in the making though that lad
MV finally bags one and rat boy is second
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I do agree he shouldn't of parted with burgess at the time when Yamaha engines were at there best, this year they ****ed up and chose a engine what is well below par . but they cant change due to Moto gp being run by the Spanish, say no more lol.
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In reply to Post #93
He was at the top for so long and he is clearly no longer the best, to my ming he never should have ended the partnership with his engineer. His race school has massive potential and I feel his time could be better spent there freeing up a potential ride for a younger hungry rider. His level of fitness may be high for his age but the older anyone gets the longer it takes to recover if the unfortunate happens.
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In reply to Post #91
I disagree with that, why should Rossi retire, ? his still the leading Yamaha rider overall. and was last year plus year before. he still enjoys competing and dare I say his level of fitness is above most 40yr olds..id say he won't ever get that 10th tital but as long as his enjoying himself he should carry on. Lin Jarvis gave a few clues away yesterday that Rossi is already testing parts for next year.
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In reply to Post #90
Pleased for vinales. Only seen one angle of the Rossi crash that didn’t give much away
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In reply to Post #90
Three yamaha's in the top five and vr fails to finish, with cameras on the bikes I don't he had much choice but to hold his hands up. Personal opinion but I feel he should have retire a couple of seasons ago.
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I was pleased vinales got that
he had a good weekend overall. but christ that Rossi and nakagmi crash was fooking fast. glad to see both riders ok.. Rossi has held his hand up and said he was responsible. not that I like seeing riders fall it would of been interesting to see it from different camera angles. bit strange when all bikes have onboard cameras.
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In reply to Post #88
Rossi it happy with bike
Seems something else is going on.
Live watching dovi ride too
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In reply to Post #87
Rossi slowest yamaha on a track he loves.
Lorenzo crashed again, big highside, the Honda as many have said is a tough machine to ride never mind master, may end his career if he tries too hard to be up front
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In reply to Post #85
Nice one mate. Out of interest let me know how you go on if you don’t mind, might make one myself, or one abroad
Highlights on Quest on Tuesday for me
Edit
Lorenzo’s best ride of the season then he takes everybody out. I was hoping Rins was going to take second on the Suzuki, did well until he run wide
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weird race that one Jorge Lorenzo turning it into a bowling game on lap 2
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In reply to Post #84
I've not booked anything yet, will have another look online later. im trying to get my daughters to come but they don't like flying, going on a boat.plus I've sneakly booked a week in west palm beach for November to see an old mate and do some fishing.. its there punishment for making me stay in this weekend
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In reply to Post #83
Nice one mate
Out of interest did you book it as a package or flights, hotel and tickets etc?
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so who's going to win the Catalunya race? I'm going to go with rins. just hope its not a mm borefest.. Rossi likes this track so could be on the podium also..
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In reply to Post #81
I've been serching online about the classic and found some good deals.return flights hotel etc but I'm a newbie to the tt visiting wise. so still doing homework on what part of the course best to stay.
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In reply to Post #80
Millionaire lifestyle mate, can’t fault you
I’ve been fancying the classic TT myself, don’t know if it will happen yet, plus one of my biking mates is under the thumb, everywhere he goes on the bike his missus has to come
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In reply to Post #79
to be fare on them I have done a bit to much travelling last few months and do have Ferrari world Abu Dhabi in 3 weeks and a bit then San Marino Moto gp September. was trying to pencil in the isle of man classic in august but I think I best shut up while I'm losing.
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In reply to Post #78
You wouldn’t be with out them
You missed a trick, Dad, what do you want for Father’s Day, mmmmm, Catalunya Moto GP trip
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In reply to Post #77
next weekends a right write off for me, no yearly road trip to Catalunya Moto gp. kids blocked that.no brands hatch, kids blocked that. no opening fishing on my syndi,kids blocked that. apparently its fathers day.. fecking kids
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In reply to Post #76
Nice to see Dean Harrison win if I’m honest, especially since the bike breakdown last year. No doubting Hickman and the BMW round there though, getting faster but also going kerb to kerb nearly in a lot of areas
I watch the WSB too, the new BMW is proving incredibly unreliable
WSB race 2 today and BSB next week for any bike racing fans.
Mugello was a very interesting race, I was expecting a Ducati 1, 2 on home soil. Nice win for Petruuci though, not so good for Dovi, championship points and all
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In reply to Post #75
Thought he had the senior in his pocket but wasn't to be.
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In reply to Post #74
Just watched the highlights, great racing that
Close still too
I watched the TT highlights too last night. Hickman wins the superbike race on a stock bike with super sport suspension on, unreal, that’s technology and modern bikes for you, 200 Bhp at the rear wheel standard lol
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Moto gp was a good race and a well deserved win.
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In reply to Post #72
ITV 4 at 9pm tonight, can’t wait
3 seconds clear of Dunlop too, great rider Dean Harrison. Only one R6 in the top 6, makes a change they usually dominate the division, BSB, WSB etc
Can’t wait, knew I should have gone, pissed about as usual
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126.09 qualifying supersport
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In reply to Post #70
BBD
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In reply to Post #68
Just seen it, refreshing imho, youngest ever, 20 years old, wish him all the best
Lap record broken
That's 2 Petronas Yamaha's in 1st and 2nd
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Fabio quartararo on pole, . should make it interesting.
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In reply to Post #66
The greatest show on earth but none of the on boards really do it justice.
https://youtu.be/OYaSG_IoAXk
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In reply to Post #65
That's just around the corner that mate. Cannot wait. Without doubt my favourite, mad but calculated
A great watch: Hickmans record lap
Now with commentary and that's with 5 seconds down for an error
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Let's have a moto gp with a pitstop thrown in the middle of it too really test the teams, 4 laps of the Isle of man with 100 points for the win 60 second 40 third should be interesting.
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In reply to Post #61
at 40 yrs old still getting podiums id say his riding/racing is ok
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In reply to Post #60
Lorenzo should of stayed at Ducati, took him a while to get used to it but he then sussed it. as for mm93 yes his a **** hot rider and woke up a very boring Moto gp grid after moving up from Moto 2 but his wild style of riding could end up with him getting a serious injury.
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In reply to Post #61
Agree
Makes you wonder what Stoner could have really done. Reguarding Rossi he will go down as a great, I just think he could have won a couple more titles with different decisions
The way how Marquez is going I expect him to eclipse Rossi
One thing in common though, all exceptional riders
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In reply to Post #60
Stoner won the title on the ducati and then became to ill to compete and retired but as the ducati development rider was still often setting faster lap times than the official team guys. Rossi was a wild card in his early days and always used mind games and his massive fan base to intimidate rivals, he also has a huge unseen legal and publicity team to surpress any negative publicity. Is he the best ever? Who knows but he is by far the best business man ever to grace the top step of the podium.
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In reply to Post #59
Stoner couldn’t ride the Ducati in the end and get the results, enter Rossi, he couldn’t either, crap bike the Ducati in those years, terrible chassis and handling
MM is a great rider no doubt, he is also a wild card and had more warnings than anybody around, like his smash in the 250 class when he ran into the back of a bike that was virtually stood. That’s when he ****ed his eye sight up from the impact, nearly ended his career
He’s on the factory Honda, one hell of a bike, the best! And that’s the test for MM, step away, but why should he?
Watch hitting the Apex. Great watch for any Moto GP fans, great stories of all their progressions, lot of truths
Just the Simoncelli incident, terrible
Rossi left Yamaha because they wanted him to be the number 2 rider and mentor
Hope this works a must watch
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In reply to Post #58
Rossi wanted to prove it wasn't just the bike which he did with yamaha but then failed with ducati. The rossi fan base will never agree but MM is the most talented rider ever in moto gp.
Would love to see him try the classiest bike on the grid.
#ducati#panigale# multistrada#pukkapies
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In reply to Post #57
I still think Rossi should of stayed with Honda especially with the rc45 he had at the time
That was my point earlier, could have probably won everything
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In reply to Post #56
Was nice to see Marquez bin it then five minutes later Lorenzo 👍
Cracking race from Dovi.
Marquez looks untouchable,
I still think Rossi should of stayed with Honda especially with the rc45 he had at the time.
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In reply to Post #55
Well, it’s hghlights for me now. £30 for BT sport
Nice win for Rins and nice to see a Suzuki up there for a change
Love the look of the Suzuki, so much so, just bought the Ecstar replica
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Good ride for dovi from thirteenth to third.
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In reply to Post #52
Works Honda is a far superior allround bike imho. Ducati, straight line power. Put MM on a Yamaha he would struggle for a top 3. But that’s racing for you, man and bike
I watch the WSB, Batista on the new V4 has won the first 9 races, revs to over 16,5000 rpm!!!. He’s had 12 second plus leads, unbelievable. Chaz Davis, mistake after mistake running wide, straight line power pulls him back up there with the leaders, crazy!
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good front row, just hope cal can give it to mm otherwise I can see another mm off into the distance bore fest.god knows what Rossi will do the mans an alien on a Sunday.
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MM, Rossi and Crutchlow on front row.
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Happy it wasn't a wet race
If Marquez keeps that up it's gonna be a pretty pedestrian championship this year.
Can't see the jump start at all
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #48
Agree.
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until I and others can see a side on view of cals jump start I will stand at say he was robbed..apart from that and Rossi getting 2nd it was a boring main race.
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In reply to Post #46
Should be interesting
Been out on my bike today and watched the qualifying in a local bikers cafe. Rain will mean a completely different story. Ducati for out and out power on the straights and slower corner speeds maybe due to the rain?
Down to the rider if it pours for me, let’s hope it’s a classic
Cruthlow up there again too
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Hi All
Seems they've just confirmed it's gonna be a wet race tomorrow and that's if it goes ahead with possible storms etc. I'm kinda thinking qually is going to stand for nothing, more a war of attrition on such a fast track and the power bikes will have most problems. No data on the best wet weather bike / rider combo so early in the season either, predictions anybody?
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #44
Agree, great racing mate
Nice to see it so close, be very interesting to see how it pans out, nice to see Suzuki up there too
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good win for dovi even with it being as close as last year against mm, well chuffed for cal lets hope he can keep it up throughout the season..rins seems he could be a threat this year but his sit up and beg riding style cracks me up..rossi 14th to 5th..well it was Sunday nothing else to expect, he likes Sundays when the racing hits the Europe tracks I then think mm is going to start getting 1sts agin, the duke of dovi and petruci looks so slow coming out of the corners..overall though a very enjoyable weekends racing in all classes..
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Looks like it’s going to be a good year. The pack at the front was very tight and more bikes involved there too. Well done to crutchlow he’s been riding so much better the last couple of seasons not the mad head he was at tech and Ducati he seems to stay on the bike a lot more now days
Great win for dovi carbon copy of last years race Shame the newboy stalled his bike at the warm lap. Great things coming from that kid and only 19 wow.
Rossi did well and came close to a podium. And Marquez still mad for a win on the Honda will come in the next race
And I do like jack miller bet his a great laugh when off camera always positive liked him when he was doing a bit on camera last year
All in all a great start Welcome back MotoGP
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In reply to Post #41
Game on
Cruthlow, amazing really following the recovery
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Dovi , mm, wheyhey crutch low.
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In reply to Post #37
More of a beat up blacked out gixxer man, but she is a beaut
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Big up for Luthi, after that article on his performance in Moto GP saying he had no place in the sport.
What a ride, he needed 1 more lap and baldasari was done.
Very interesting re Gardner's tyres as well, they just died in the last 2 laps
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #37
That your V4 mate?
Nice
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In reply to Post #35
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In reply to Post #32
Very successful rider, but like you say, the Ducati dominated, was a revelation at the time compared to the competition
Just looked at a 1299 today and a 959
Zx10r and S1000rr yesterday. Think I might get an Aprilia RSV4 this year, sound sublime, what an engine
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In reply to Post #34
Gotta love anyone who rides a ducati as I've been telling all my mates since my 916 days IT AIN'T WHAT IT DOES ITS THE WAY IT DOES IT,
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In reply to Post #31
I'm going to go with dovi for the win,
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In reply to Post #31
Hi Russ
I would have gone Marquez as well until I saw Vinales in qualifying, he looked so smooth, almost a different rider to last year.
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #30
Foggy/ducati held the podium record, 100, for 18 years and others were on ducati's at the time so I would argue it was the rider, having met him I would say his level of determination and commitment were higher than anyone else he rode against. The Honda has also had a reputation as an animal to ride which maybe why Danny was bitten by it so many times.
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Race day chaps. My money is on Marquez if he stays up right.
Lowes will fall off as well
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In reply to Post #29
The bikes the biggest part for me and those Honda’s are exceptional, no doubt, If Rossi and MM were on the same bike then that would be the test. Agree though, MM is a great rider, let’s see how he fairs against Lorenzo, I expect his talent to shine
As for the bikes, look what Batista has just done in WSB, that V4 Ducati is untouchable on the straights, can’t compete, 15 second gap! and Rea riding the tyres off it
Same when Foggy was riding them, different league at the time, his Moto GP career says it all
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In reply to Post #21
Disagree, it's the person on the bike that makes the real difference. Stoner proved this winning the title on a machine nobody including Rossi could ride. Let's also not forget Rossi had a machine developed for him that was superior to anything else including the one has team mate rode. Love or loathe MM he is the most talented rider I've seen since I started watching in the early seventies and let's not look back with Rose tints on as Rossi has taken out his share of riders over the years and used his mind games and huge fan base to intimidate rivals.
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I enjoy watching the Qatar race, it looks good under the lights but I've read in the past a lot of the riders don't like it..the shadows make it hard also likes been said the sand blowing over the track.bit of a **** track to actually go and watch the race live, only one stand..crafty mm93 getting a tow in q2 to nick 3rd. Rossi has his work cut out tomorrow but never rite him off come race day.
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In reply to Post #26
Too right mate, could be very close with a bit of luck, anybody’s
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In reply to Post #25
No, his next work swing starts tomorrow so he only got to watch today's free practices. He knows a few people who have tickets for the actual races and they are questioning whether or not to go due to the weather
Going to be interesting whatever the weather chucks up, it's Moto GP after all..........
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #24
Brilliant mate, his he going to the race?
If so he’s a lucky man
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In reply to Post #23
Hi Chris
Had a text from a friend who works in Doha and the wind is blowing a lot of sand onto the track, not going to get better tomorrow for the race by all accounts. Looks like it's going to be survival of the fittest. I don't think qualifying will have much bearing on any of the race class results, gonna be a tyre weekend I think
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #22
High side, not good at all John
Mainly the rear wheel slipping and then gripping
Mind you though, the introduction of the air bag suits is a big step forward imho. Think its Lorenzo on the Alpinestars site, 150mph high side, air bag goes off and he walks away
So much power those bikes, unreal, don’t seem to come off them as much as the 500cc two stokes though, they were mental. I would love a go on one, steady away though
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Hi All
Loving all this, just wish they could eradicate hi sides somehow, every time I see one my heart is in my mouth so as to speak. I know Lorenzo went over on a slow corner, but........ horrible
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #20
Those Hondas are a far superior bike imho, that’s the real difference
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Marquez has blown it out the ball park in fp2 man's on fire again Lorenzo not far behind
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In reply to Post #17
A whole other level now, forget knee sliders, elbow sliders
A great race of many here, in the rain though, mental
in the wet!
I saw Stoner at a Caldwell BSB event and he lead the 125 race by half a lap! I thought, yep, he’s gonna be something special
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In reply to Post #16
seeing that when Rossi got put back to the back of the grid for that and most of the grid infront let him through. just shows that it wasn't a kick..
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In reply to Post #16
to be fair to Rossi though he needs a good kicking, how very dare that upstart 🤣
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In reply to Post #13
Was that before or after the time Rossi kicked Marquez off Rossi fans always crying 😭
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In reply to Post #13
yeah I remember that one, mm even held his hand up so he knew he was in the wrong and took the wrong racing line..
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In reply to Post #13
and your still with us
The feeling was amazing and one I will never forget
Rat boy, cheater, real dirty at times 
Don’t know why I had a Repsol replica
Stunning looking bike though
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In reply to Post #11
...and your still with us
Was I the only 1 wishing M fell off at every corner last year...still haven't forgiven him...doubt I ever will
For those reading not familiar with it its here
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Personally know the guy (Shaun) who owns smr racing wsb so try to follow it as much as I can
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In reply to Post #10
To be fair Honda always put out a cracking bike
I saw Rossi’s bike last year, and I twisted the throttle and I pulled the clutch
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In reply to Post #1
Yep, me and the Mrs love it, though I've got to say the last few years with M so far in front have been a bit dull!
Interesting re the Yam and Rossi, I saw his pre season practice interview the other day and he was less than happy with it and the read up said it was full of problems, similar to M...hope they get it sorted.
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Echo your thoughts lads
40 year old and still got it, unbelievable
I think everybody is a fan
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In reply to Post #1
Love it!!!!
Apart from wanting Rossi to win every race, bit too old now but still great to watch. love seeing the two rats of Marquez and Lorenzo stack it...
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In reply to Post #1
yes love it, going to be very interesting this season now Lorenzo has switched to Honda.maybe he won't end up being marquezs lover much longer Rossi still mixing it at the top at 40 I've a couple of races chalked in the diary this year,catalunya as usual,san marino, cant be doing with the Silverstone farce anymore. went to sepang last year flight and race ticket weren't much more than a weekends camping at stone. got to love the Moto 3 racing also,crazy.
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In reply to Post #5
"Do you have a bike yourself John, think we may have discussed this in the past?"
No and no
My uncle is Derek Edwards of Lotus fame in f2 maybe f1 I'm not 100% sure
Followed Rossi for years though, the word legend in both carp fishing and almost all other sports is so over used, but in Ross's case it's the only one that should have a hashtag and Yamaha should be sponsoring it
Best
Jon
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In reply to Post #3
Nice one John
Hopefully I will be going to the UK events again.
Do you have a bike yourself John, think we may have discussed this in the past?
No. 46 for me 
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Sorry dp
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In reply to Post #2
Hi Chris
Agreed,
Kornfeil in moto3 did well as well (we know him) but my favourite rider Zarco seems to be on an alien machine, I think he was 22nd.
Gonna be a great season though if today was anything to go by, lots of mentions of Lorenzo being injured, but nothing on the net to what the injury is though? He's still fast though
Best
Jon
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Love it mate and WSB
Rossi is king for me, Rat boy has been on the best bike for a long time. What he has done for Yamaha is something else
GOAT
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Hi All
Anyone interested?
Just watched FP1, wow what a start to the season. Rossi, Lorenzo and Marquez were deffinately trying to put markers down and weren't mucking about.
The doctor comes out on top, if Yamaha have fixed the tyre wear problem this could be a great season
Best
Jon
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NON Carp stuff