Stoner to Honda for 2011?

[Matt Bleck]

We're not even half way thru 2010 and it's started all ready.

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/159628/1/stoner_to_honda_a_done_deal.html

[Maha]

Possibly Ducati is not the complete package for Stoner?
It does fail on regular basis, bit like Murphy in the V8's.
Its not the Driver/Rider, is the whole package.
He may have a better time of it with Honda?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Personally I'd love to see him on one.

[Cleve]

Fascinating. Stoner to Honda, Rossi to Ducati... and Bayliss talking of a WSBK comeback http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-wsb/bayliss-to-make-wsb-comeback/11427.html

[rachprice]

Ohhh exciting...would be interesting to see rossi on a ducati and stoner on something else!

[Maido]

Didn't stoner used to ride a satellite honda and ended up crashing the shit out of it?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yep. But he went a shitload faster on it than any other satellite racer managed to go

[discodan]

Yep. But he went a shitload faster on it than any other satellite racer managed to go

From what I read, Stoners main problem was with the Michelins he recieved for the race day being inconsistent - ie not as good as the ones he was using in practice.

Melandri did pretty well with 3 wins in 2006 on semi-factory RCV, although he complained of getting no support from HRC that year again. He also got injured pretty bad at Catalunya that season.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Was that the year he won at Phillip Island and did the awesome one handed slide out onto the main straight? If so...I was there for that...and it was o for awesome.

[denill]

Sheeet, if that happens (and the Italian media are not that reliable) there would be some BIG money on the table for Mr & Mrs Stoner. :yes: :yes:

There's a Poll on Bayliss:
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/souperPoll

[Badjelly]

...and Bayliss talking of a WSBK comeback http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-wsb/bayliss-to-make-wsb-comeback/11427.html

At Monza the commentators mentioned that Bayliss would be riding the factory Ducati the following day.

I reckon if Bayliss offered to race for the Ducati factory team their only question would be "When can you start?"

[AllanB]

I'll ride for any of them for a 10th of the money as long as I get to pick my own Brolly Dolly.

Now that's good value in these tough economic times if any factory teams are reading KB (and who knows they may be - I suspect some of them post up those suspension questions to avoid paying Robert!).

[discodan]

Was that the year he won at Phillip Island and did the awesome one handed slide out onto the main straight? If so...I was there for that...and it was o for awesome.

Yes! I was there too watching from the start/finish line :Punk:

That was the first time I went to a gp - needless to say I went back again but we won't be seeing much of that carry on any more with the current 800s.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I dunno about that mate! You must've seen Stoner sideways at last years PI race? That was even more spectacular!!!

[roadracingoldfart]

Nahhh ya all wrong with seat swap guessing..

Scott Dixon is going to Ducati SBK , Foggerty is Rossi's team mate next year at Ducati Moto GP, Ben Spies is taking Dixons seat in Indy, Tardozzi is going to sort the Kawasaki out and Scott Russell is his # 1 rider, and Hugh Heffner is the new selection panel manager for Brolly Dollys (its a job share with Simon Cowell.) .

I read it in a boook.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I read it in a boook.

You can't read!

[roadracingoldfart]

You can't read!

I know i cant read , but im better when im partially pissed .
Im wondering if its an eyesight reason, eyes get clearer when cloudy !!!!

[blackdog]

dunt matter what you give stoney to ride hes gonna crash it

and i just have to look at a girl to get her pregnant.....yea i'm cock-eyed

[lostinflyz]

Stoner, please go to suzuki as i want to see your missus in the rizla getup and handcuffs.:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::shutup::s hit:

I'd be surprised to see stoner leave duke, i wouldn't be surprised for repsol to fork out for lorenzo and maybe dani P, as they are screaming for a spanish World champ.

[denill]

And some <a href=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/May/100511z27.htm>Reality on the Subject:</A>

[Matt Bleck]

And some <a href=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/May/100511z27.htm>Reality on the Subject:</A>

looks like more speculation to me....... :bleh:

[discodan]

I dunno about that mate! You must've seen Stoner sideways at last years PI race? That was even more spectacular!!!

Maybe, I don't recall it. But now all stoner has to do is press the button labeled 'sideways' right next to the 'handlebar warmers' and 'generate excuse' buttons :whistle:

[Shaun]

Who ever gets Stoner, is going to be a happy camp I think.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Maybe, I don't recall it. But now all stoner has to do is press the button labeled 'sideways' right next to the 'handlebar warmers' and 'generate excuse' buttons :whistle:

I still think he's gonna win the title this year...but he's made it tough for himself!

[discodan]

I still think he's gonna win the title this year...but he's made it tough for himself!

True, once he gets on a roll at some of his preferred tracks he could be unstoppable again. Unfortunately for him, Le Mans is not really his best track.

[Crasherfromwayback]

True, once he gets on a roll at some of his preferred tracks he could be unstoppable again. Unfortunately for him, Le Mans is not really his best track.

Aye. The way that Honda squirts out of the slower corners...Pedrosa could be hard to beat there. Rossi loves the place too. Still...I'd say all of the top guys will have a DNF at some stage...so as long as Stoner doesn't have anymore...who knows!?

[blackdog]

I still think he's gonna win the title this year...but he's made it tough for himself!

sniffing the brake cleaner again?

[denill]

Has there been a KB poll on the 2010 MotoGP outcome?

[roogazza]

Has there been a KB poll on the 2010 MotoGP outcome?
The Fiat Yamahas have asked for an an increase in neddies for Mugello where they'll need them. Honda have made good gains by their speed last time out. Ducati seem to be down a bit as well, it will be interesting to see if they can dig out a few more.
2010 outcome, you know my wish Bill ? (Fiat Yamahas either or.) G.

[denill]

<a href=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/May/100514-34-21.htm>Schwantz on Bayliss Coming back</A>

IMO, unless he really wants the money, he should stay quit while he's ahead.

[Crasherfromwayback]

[QUOTE=denill;1129752334
IMO, unless he really wants the money, he should stay quit while he's ahead.[/QUOTE]

If your heart is in it 100%, fine...if it ain't...stay away!

[roogazza]

<a href=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/May/100514-34-21.htm>Schwantz on Bayliss Coming back</A>

IMO, unless he really wants the money, he should stay quit while he's ahead.


If your heart is in it 100%, fine...if it ain't...stay away!

Yes , maybe more to lose. He has a fantastic record.
Hailwood did the same at the TT 78, he was sure he could do it, but there must of been doubts ? History shows he succeeded, and made him even greater.

[denill]

<a href=http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-noyes-notebook-if-stoner-really-goes-to-honda/P1>Noyes Notebook: If Stoner Really Goes to Honda:</A>

He wrote 7 pages that includes - "I believe if Stoner has not already signed with Honda, that he is very close to doing so."

[Cleve]

<a href=http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-noyes-notebook-if-stoner-really-goes-to-honda/P1>Noyes Notebook: If Stoner Really Goes to Honda:</A>

He wrote 7 pages that includes - "I believe if Stoner has not already signed with Honda, that he is very close to doing so."

Fascinating article. Cheers.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Agreed. Gonna be a very interesting round of musical chairs this season.