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White trash

4th October 2009, 07:46

Wingnut

4th October 2009, 08:17

Me hopes he can take it to the factory duo right out of the blocks. That'll get them squirming :)

That would be optimistic but I guess stranger things have happened. I guess they will be looking at this opportunity as an extra lot of testing that Spies otherwise would not have had. Will be interesting to see if he can adapt to the 800s - I am excited to see how well Simmochelli goes against the big boys aswell. Will be a great season next year in the GP field.

rachprice

4th October 2009, 09:05

Oh wow...thats so exciting!

george formby

4th October 2009, 10:01

I was jaw dropped to see Simmoncelli in the superbikes recently, on the podium! WTF! Looks like their is going to be some great racing next year, famous last words. Spies in motogp... Be as hard not to watch as lesbian twins.

Shaun

4th October 2009, 11:22

Rcktfsh

4th October 2009, 12:23

Will be faster than Toseland, slower than Edwards and finish 7th. If any squirming is observed by Rossi or Lorenzo it will indicate either
a. Piles or
b. They need worming

Shaun

4th October 2009, 12:47

BMWST?

4th October 2009, 13:05

5th, for a Box of Heineken? The speed of his one of Factory bike, will blitz all others also

i would think Mr Stoner,Mr Dovisioso,Mr Pedrosa,at least will disagree(assuming you mean that being on the same bike means Mr Rossi and Mr Lorenzo dont need qualification)

Shaun

4th October 2009, 13:12

i would think Mr Stoner,Mr Dovisioso,Mr Pedrosa,at least will disagree(assuming you mean that being on the same bike means Mr Rossi and Mr Lorenzo dont need qualification)

What? I no comprendo

Tony.OK

4th October 2009, 13:17

i would think Mr Stoner,Mr Dovisioso,Mr Pedrosa,at least will disagree(assuming you mean that being on the same bike means Mr Rossi and Mr Lorenzo dont need qualification)

I think Shaun might be getting at the fact that the bike Spies is gonna ride will be a full HP bike, all the current GP bikes have been de tuned so they will last for more than 1 race.

Will the bike Spies gets to ride be the same? His won't need to last, so in theory they can unleash its full potential.

Am I on the right page Mr Harris?

Sidewinder

4th October 2009, 13:22

so there is hope for me to be in the gp. wild card

R6_kid

4th October 2009, 13:44

I think Shaun might be getting at the fact that the bike Spies is gonna ride will be a full HP bike, all the current GP bikes have been de tuned so they will last for more than 1 race.

Will the bike Spies gets to ride be the same? His won't need to last, so in theory they can unleash its full potential.

Am I on the right page Mr Harris?

What difference will it make? As it is the last round won't the others be doing the same?

Sidewinder

4th October 2009, 13:49

What difference will it make? As it is the last round won't the others be doing the same?

come on dont be so sad dude. we are all just so jelous

Tony.OK

4th October 2009, 14:55

What difference will it make? As it is the last round won't the others be doing the same?

Haha yeah errrr.......good point:shutup:

k14

4th October 2009, 15:11

What difference will it make? As it is the last round won't the others be doing the same?
Not necessarily, they may be using an engine that has already done 1 race weekend so would risk blowing it up during the race if they put it to max power! Might see some burnouts though!

Rcktfsh

4th October 2009, 16:30

5th, for a Box of Heineken? The speed of his one of Factory bike, will blitz all others also

So if he's 6th we both buy each other a box then?

Motoracer

15th October 2009, 09:36

This I gotta watch. Thank you Mr. Trash

Shaun

15th October 2009, 10:49

So if he's 6th we both buy each other a box then?

Sounds good to me! Burp:2thumbsup

wharfy

15th October 2009, 12:35

Not necessarily, they may be using an engine that has already done 1 race weekend so would risk blowing it up during the race if they put it to max power! Might see some burnouts though!

I thought there was a limit on the number of motors a rider was allowed and if they dick with it that counts as a new motor, so unless they have a motor "in hand" they can't dick with it - or have I got that all wrong ?

"dick with it" = "modify"

or is it just an ECU setting like "wet" , "dry", "last race of the season" :)

Shaun

15th October 2009, 12:39

I thought there was a limit on the number of motors a rider was allowed and if they dick with it that counts as a new motor, so unless they have a motor "in hand" they can't dick with it - or have I got that all wrong ?

"dick with it" = "modify"

or is it just an ECU setting like "wet" , "dry", "last race of the season" :)

There is a limit to the full time teams. A wild card entry, will allow Yamaha to give him the fastest motor they can supply, as it is only for the one race meeting.

Rcktfsh

8th November 2009, 05:45

Will be faster than Toseland, slower than Edwards and finish 7th. If any squirming is observed by Rossi or Lorenzo it will indicate either
a. Piles or
b. They need worming

5th, for a Box of Heineken? The speed of his one of Factory bike, will blitz all others also

Edwards 5th, Spies 9th and Toseland 14th in qualifying, best I go clear a space in the fridge in anticipation of the immanent arrival of those Heinies eh Shaun.

White trash

8th November 2009, 06:41

Edwards 5th, Spies 9th and Toseland 14th in qualifying, best I go clear a space in the fridge in anticipation of the immanent arrival of those Heinies eh Shaun.
Race aint done yet. Spies has consistantly got faster throughout the weekend, still got one more warm up session before the race.

I'd say Mr Edwards better look the fuck out to be honest.

Rcktfsh

8th November 2009, 09:16

Race aint done yet. Spies has consistantly got faster throughout the weekend, still got one more warm up session before the race.

I'd say Mr Edwards better look the fuck out to be honest.

what you been smoking trash 3 sessions so far....

FP1. Edwards 7th 1.34.12, Toseland 13th 1.34.87, Spies 15th 1.35.02.
FP2. Edwards 7th 1.33.79, Spies 12th 1.34.20, Toseland 13th 1.34.68.
Qual. Edwards 5th 1.33.08, Spies 9th 1.33.54, Toseland 14th 1.34.11.

Will concede his bike looks cool in the stellathingy colours but he's playing with the big boys now and time to pay his dues.

Toot Toot

8th November 2009, 11:53

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Toot Toot

8th November 2009, 12:00

Lifted from www.motogp.com (http://www.motogp.com)

Making just his fourth MotoGP appearance this weekend at Valencia, experiencing a new track and a new bike, Sterilgarda Yamaha Team wildcard Ben Spies performed well in qualifying on Saturday to qualify inside the top ten. Spies, who made three guest appearances for Suzuki last year, has made steady improvements in each practice session so far this weekend on the Yamaha M1 and eventually put himself ninth on the grid at the Ricardo Tormo circuit.
“It’s better than I expected this early on, with just three hours on the bike, but the package is great,” said Spies after qualifying. “The bike is great, the tyres are great, it’s just me now. I am slowly building up my faith in everything. It is not going to happen overnight, but I am quite pleased to be not so far off the other guys on the Yamaha.”
“We’re competitive, so we have to try and get a good start in the race tomorrow, get in position to follow a few people and learn what we can. But it is a case of so far, so good. Every time we get on the bike we have to look at the lap time and make sure the gap to the front guys gets smaller and smaller. That’s what his weekend is for.”
Having qualified ahead of such established MotoGP stars as Loris Capirossi, Marco Melandri, Andrea Dovizioso and outgoing Tech 3 rider James Toseland, who the American replaces in MotoGP next year, Spies will not be intimidated in Sunday’s race but he does not underestimate his opposition.
He added, “I know who I am riding against and they are the world’s best riders, who have been on these bikes for a long time. So I can understand not being higher up the grid, and the riders around me on are fast guys!”

White trash

8th November 2009, 14:21

what you been smoking trash 3 sessions so far....

FP1. Edwards 7th 1.34.12, Toseland 13th 1.34.87, Spies 15th 1.35.02.
FP2. Edwards 7th 1.33.79, Spies 12th 1.34.20, Toseland 13th 1.34.68.
Qual. Edwards 5th 1.33.08, Spies 9th 1.33.54, Toseland 14th 1.34.11.

Will concede his bike looks cool in the stellathingy colours but he's playing with the big boys now and time to pay his dues.
We'll see mate. I have great faith in the new boy, I'm sure he'll prove me right.

Rcktfsh

9th November 2009, 07:50

Following the announcement of Spies inclusion in the 2010 MotoGP title chase with the Tech 3 Yamaha team, it has been announced this morning that the hot shot WSBK rookie will race the final round of MotoGP at Valencia next month.

Riding as a wild card Yamaha are providing him with one of their test machines from Japan.

Veddy veddy interesting.

Me hopes he can take it to the factory duo right out of the blocks. That'll get them squirming :)

Will be faster than Toseland, slower than Edwards and finish 7th. If any squirming is observed by Rossi or Lorenzo it will indicate either
a. Piles or
b. They need worming

If only I could be this accurate with the nags....

denill

9th November 2009, 07:58

<a href=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Nov/091108a.htm>Spies Top Five in Warm-up:</A>

Old news, but yep, he's got the speed allright.................

Shaun

9th November 2009, 09:56

Edwards 5th, Spies 9th and Toseland 14th in qualifying, best I go clear a space in the fridge in anticipation of the immanent arrival of those Heinies eh Shaun.

So are we both buying a box still for drinking after the Suzukli tri series at taupo

Rcktfsh

9th November 2009, 10:48

:2thumbsup
So are we both buying a box still for drinking after the Suzukli tri series at taupo

mad if we don't and afterwards we'll go find some tall people to pick on

Shaun

9th November 2009, 10:55

:2thumbsup

mad if we don't and afterwards we'll go find some tall people to pick on

Like your plans mate, remember, the BIGGER they are, the HARDER they fall
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Shut up gixxerracer

White trash

9th November 2009, 11:45

Shut up gixxerracer

He's not fucken tall. Gay, undoubtedly, but hardly tall.......

Shaun

9th November 2009, 12:18

He's not fucken tall. Gay, undoubtedly, but hardly tall.......

Taller than me and the Rat boy

White trash

9th November 2009, 12:24

Taller than me and the Rat boy
So's Keiran........

wysper

9th November 2009, 12:52

I wonder if all this will hasten Rossi's exit.

He has pretty much said he is in it for the most wins record now.

I am not sure how many he will get against Lorenzo and Stoner.
And adding Spies into the mix, who will be pretty powerfull next year, he might be scratching. We may see him in a rally car sooner than later.

Rcktfsh

9th November 2009, 13:45

[QUOTE=wysper;1129504212]I wonder if all this will hasten Rossi's exit.

QUOTE]

probably not i don't think he's doing taupo

roadracingoldfart

9th November 2009, 19:38

:2thumbsup

mad if we don't and afterwards we'll go find some tall people to pick on

Pick on Trashie , he's tall and so is Steevie (Scracha)