MotoGP 2016 [Archive] - Page 9

Dadpole

22nd August 2016, 19:00

Drew

22nd August 2016, 19:02

""Victory has been a long time coming and I was emotional on the cool-down lap. I was playing with them in the end though"

Yeah riiiiiiiiiight.
Did he say that?

Wouldn't have been so long coming if he could keep a bike upright.

Crasherfromwayback

22nd August 2016, 19:06

Did he say that?

Wouldn't have been so long coming if he could keep a bike upright.

Sure did. I've struggled to take him seriously ever since he said he rides a lot like Stoner, so should suit the Ducati well...

Riiiiight...

Drew

22nd August 2016, 19:25

Sure did. I've struggled to take him seriously ever since he said he rides a lot like Stoner, so should suit the Ducati well...

Riiiiight...

What a fucken douche.

EJK

22nd August 2016, 19:30

Sure did. I've struggled to take him seriously ever since he said he rides a lot like Stoner, so should suit the Ducati well...

Riiiiight...

He can say that after he wins 38 premier class races... If..

Berries

22nd August 2016, 20:21

PS:
I fully expected an "I am the greatest" moment from Crutchlow in Parc Ferme. :woohoo:
Nah, he was too busy on the phone.

What an arse.

pritch

22nd August 2016, 22:23

Well, reading some of these comments is just downright depressing.

Crutchlow got the tyre choice right - both ends - a bunch of guys with a shit load of GP championships didn't. Some luck? Sure. Some good management too. He deserved the win.

If it rains at Silverstone, which given British weather isn't entirely impossible, we could have another Crutchlow win. If he can beat Jack Miller? :whistle:

Jorge will be hoping Silverstone is a tropical paradise. He must be even more depressed than anyone reading this thread.

Drew you need to start taking your medication again. In fact you should lend some to the other grumpy buggers here. :devil2:

ellipsis

22nd August 2016, 22:45

Crasherfromwayback

22nd August 2016, 22:50

Well, reading some of these comments is just downright depressing.

In fact you should lend some to the other grumpy buggers here. :devil2:

Cheer up Old Bean! I at least had some nice words to say about him! And for sure he'll be well fired up at Silverstone. But he'll never win a dry one. :msn-wink:

ellipsis

22nd August 2016, 23:03

...I don't think I've ever been to Silverstone and it hasn't rained, apart from the once when it was too fucking hot...

Crasherfromwayback

22nd August 2016, 23:10

...I don't think I've ever been to Silverstone and it hasn't rained, apart from the once when it was too fucking hot...

Yeah it's not a GP I'd book.

James Deuce

23rd August 2016, 08:01

Nah, he was too busy on the phone.

What an arse.
He was talking to his wife who'd not long given birth to his first kid.

He has his priorities sorted.

Autech

23rd August 2016, 08:45

He was talking to his wife who'd not long given birth to his first kid.

He has his priorities sorted.

Yup 100%

Plus he just earned his kids Uni fees in one race so that would make the Mrs very happy.

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speights_bud

23rd August 2016, 09:46

Yeah I saw that.

Orange Plastidip?

pritch

23rd August 2016, 10:24

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/motogp/crutchlow-motogp-s-brave-heart

And from Oxley in the public coments below the article, " A lot of people don't get Cal because they don't realise that most of the time he's talking he's kinda taking the piss."

And an unrelated piece:
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2016/Alex+Lowes+Makes+First+Miles+On+YZRM1+in+Brno+Test

malcy25

23rd August 2016, 12:27

Yeah it's not a GP I'd book.
Only one I've been to, and not likely to go back out of choice......

Crasherfromwayback

23rd August 2016, 13:23

Only one I've been to, and not likely to go back out of choice......

Paying good money to prob get a wet arse ain't my idea of a good GP. Mind you...normally get some rain at PI too.

russd7

23rd August 2016, 21:16

Well.. My pics were up to the usual standard.

I didn't see a single loser in MotoGP. A great effort in tricky conditions. Nice to see Crutchlow bag a win, but the ride of the day for me was Marquez. When you mix that much riding talent with clear thinking you can end up with someone who will dominate for quite a few years Ala Rossi

PS:
I fully expected an "I am the greatest" moment from Crutchlow in Parc Ferme. :woohoo:

no loser, hmmm i think lorenzo scared himself, it was a wet race and he was up in about tenth so thought to himself, cant have this better go change bikes, come out on slicks, still one behind him so go change bikes again, thats better, last place.

as for ride of the day, hard to pick but i think lannone finishing the race with his tyre missing big chunks, not normally a lannone fan but hell thats some ballsy riding, but yeah MM and rossi getting up to 2nd

Dadpole

24th August 2016, 00:17

no loser, hmmm i think lorenzo scared himself.

Much as we want to point and laugh at Lorenzo for bottling out, he did have a reason that I didn't pick up on during the race.

After the race Lorenzo revealed he had been forced to pit not because he wanted slicks but because - like a number of other riders - he was losing chunks of rubber from his soft wet front tyre.

"Seven laps before the end the front tyre tore up, but when I stopped the [damaged part of the tyre] was on the tarmac," Lorenzo said. "So the front tyre looked perfect. It was only when they moved the bike that they understood a piece of the tyre was missing. That's probably why Ramon [Forcada, crew chief] didn't understand why I wanted to change the bike."

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/232969/1/lorenzo-the-front-tyre-tore-up.html#h2I4qEhuh1zp7okO.99

speights_bud

24th August 2016, 12:50

And from Oxley in the public coments below the article, " A lot of people don't get Cal because they don't realise that most of the time he's talking he's kinda taking the piss."
]

This is exactly the conversation I had with my old man the other night. Crutchlow flicks between that dry sense of humor and a banter attitude so frequently that people often just don't get him.
I know a lot of fellas who have a dry sense of humor and you know what they are all about because they stay that way.

pritch

24th August 2016, 14:20

http://ontrackoffroad.com/magazine/otor-137-august-23rd/

jasonu

24th August 2016, 14:24

This is exactly the conversation I had with my old man the other night. Crutchlow flicks between that dry sense of humor and a banter attitude so frequently that people often just don't get him.
.

Maybe he is just a fuckwit.
A guy in his position earning the sort of money top riders in his position can command should have a good PR advisor.

pritch

24th August 2016, 15:33

Maybe he is just a fuckwit.
A guy in his position earning the sort of money top riders in his position can command should have a good PR advisor.

Nah. The others are all media trained up the wazoo, designer hair and perfume optional. Oxley covered that in his piece.
Whatever he is Crutchlow is real and that's a nice change.

Autech

24th August 2016, 16:20

Nah. The others are all media trained up the wazoo, designer hair and perfume optional. Oxley covered that in his piece.
Whatever he is Crutchlow is real and that's a nice change.

Yup which is why I like Jack Miller too, someone I can relate to not just a Spaniard groomed from age 4 to be a superstar.

denill

24th August 2016, 17:28

Yup which is why I like Jack Miller too, someone I can relate to not just a Spaniard groomed from age 4 to be a superstar.

Agree. CC says what he thinks and is a bit of fresh air. Bit like the Colin Edwards style. Not kissing arse to sell apparel.

george formby

24th August 2016, 21:23

Agree. CC says what he thinks and is a bit of fresh air. Bit like the Colin Edwards style. Not kissing arse to sell apparel.

LOL. Colin Edwards has a drawl so sounds cool. CC is dour (https://www.google.com/search?q=dour&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b). That's fine by me, his "wimps" comment was probably a bit of Monty Python in the heat of the moment. Grand Prix circus going wild, straight on the phone to the lactating missus? Priceless.

Moise

25th August 2016, 02:10

Drew

25th August 2016, 06:48

Really pleased he's finally won - he certainly has the talent.

3 races in a row without an alien on the top step of the podium. The downside is that it's looking more likely with each race that Marquez will have won the championship well before the last race.

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Last year he was almost certain to give away 25 points at some point by biffing it away. This year, I think he's already won.

pritch

25th August 2016, 08:45

Last year he was almost certain to give away 25 points at some point by biffing it away. This year, I think he's already won.

You may be right, but the fat lady hasn't even arrived at her dressing room yet.

Meanwhile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVR-c1P3ouU

ellipsis

25th August 2016, 09:27

Last year he was almost certain to give away 25 points at some point by biffing it away. This year, I think he's already won.

...he certainly deserves it...but, 'Go Vale'...

sugilite

25th August 2016, 09:45

Meanwhile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVR-c1P3ouU

Awesome little vid - cheers :yes:

Drew

25th August 2016, 11:10

You may be right, but the fat lady hasn't even arrived at her dressing room yet.

Meanwhile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVR-c1P3ouU

Without having a burn on a current GP bike at something resembling race pace, I fail to see how Spencer can have any opinion on traction control there.

Mental Trousers

25th August 2016, 12:39

It's great to see riders other than the Honda and Yamaha Factory team riders winning. Even if 2 of them were in dodgy wet conditions that are unpredictable. When was the last time 2 privateer teams won a race in the same season? It's great stuff. Way better than that bitch fight at the end of last season.

pritch

25th August 2016, 12:44

Without having a burn on a current GP bike at something resembling race pace, I fail to see how Spencer can have any opinion on traction control there.

Jeez Drew you do look on the dark side. In this case that might be my fault to an extent. That clip is not particularly GP related, he's talking about the leaves in his yard ffs, and some road bikes have traction control now. I just stuck it in this thread because I thought people here might be interested and we all know who he is.

I thought the bit where he talked about his thoughts on the start line was interesting from a sport psychology point of view.

If you found a part in that clip were he says there should be no traction control on GP bikes let me know, because I've watched three times and can't see it.

Drew

25th August 2016, 14:54

Jeez Drew you do look on the dark side. In this case that might be my fault to an extent. That clip is not particularly GP related, he's talking about the leaves in his yard ffs, and some road bikes have traction control now. I just stuck it in this thread because I thought people here might be interested and we all know who he is.

I thought the bit where he talked about his thoughts on the start line was interesting from a sport psychology point of view.

If you found a part in that clip were he says there should be no traction control on GP bikes let me know, because I've watched three times and can't see it.
I didn't so much think he was applying his feelings on TC to GP, as think you were trying to.

pritch

25th August 2016, 15:08

I didn't so much think he was applying his feelings on TC to GP, as think you were trying to.

As I said, I posted it here because presumably we should all know who Freddie Spencer is. Some parts of KB people may not have heard of him, or are too busy exchanging conspiracy theories and invective to be much interested.

The Alex Lowe post wasn't strictly relevant either but I thought some here might appreciate it while we wait for Silverstone.

Drew

25th August 2016, 16:36

As I said, I posted it here because presumably we should all know who Freddie Spencer is. Some parts of KB people may not have heard of him, or are too busy exchanging conspiracy theories and invective to be much interested.

The Alex Lowe post wasn't strictly relevant either but I thought some here might appreciate it while we wait for Silverstone.
Even without the context of GP, is what he thinks about traction control at all relevant? It's an obvious improvement whether your goal is to go faster or to be safer.

pritch

25th August 2016, 22:31

Bradley Smith has reportedly broken a femur during Free practice for the Ochersleben 8 Hour.

mulletman

25th August 2016, 23:45

Bradley Smith has reportedly broken a femur during Free practice for the Ochersleben 8 Hour.

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/233029/1/bradley-smith-feared-to-have-broken-femur.html

For his sake I hope it aint splintered...

Update, NO busted Femur

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/233029/1/bradley-smith-feared-to-have-broken-femur.html

eelracing

26th August 2016, 01:58

Without having a burn on a current GP bike at something resembling race pace, I fail to see how Spencer can have any opinion on traction control there.

Freddie practically invented GP rear wheel steering in an era of vicious powerbands and shite tyres...he can comment on any TC related thing he likes.

Drew

26th August 2016, 06:33

Freddie practically invented GP rear wheel steering in an era of vicious powerbands and shite tyres...he can comment on any TC related thing he likes.
The bikes are not the same now. Even an off the shelf superbike is superior to what they rode.

trustme

26th August 2016, 06:54

Seems to me what makes the aliens of any era special was an elevated feel for what the bike was doing & great throttle control . That feeling was developed on dirt tracks using bikes with no traction control. I am not saying the new bikes don't need it or that it is no use but the likes of Stoner would wind back all the intervention modes on the bike to get better feel , it made him faster. Mere mortals on the other hand would be in way over their heads.

Crasherfromwayback

26th August 2016, 11:11

Whilst we're waiting...

http://superbikeplanet.com/2016/Aug/160818breakingdownvr.htm

Drew

26th August 2016, 12:55

Whilst we're waiting...

http://superbikeplanet.com/2016/Aug/160818breakingdownvr.htm

That article isnt that old, yet the old dog has learned even more new tricks since it was written. He qualifies very well now, indicating his lap time is in fact right up there.

Crasherfromwayback

26th August 2016, 13:36

That article isnt that old, yet the old dog has learned even more new tricks since it was written. He qualifies very well now, indicating his lap time is in fact right up there.

Certainly pretty fucking amazing that he can keep re-inventing himself.

Drew

26th August 2016, 16:14

Certainly pretty fucking amazing that he can keep re-inventing himself.
No doubt. I hated watching him through 03 04 05. Made the racing boring. Now I'm fairly convinced he is God.

Crasherfromwayback

26th August 2016, 16:27

. Now I'm fairly convinced he is God.

I think you're confusing him with Mick Doohan.

Drew

26th August 2016, 17:00

I think you're confusing him with Mick Doohan.

Mick was just faster than everyone else. He never needed to change his style. Well...except for getting the hang of the bung leg and all that.

jasonu

26th August 2016, 18:50

I think you're confusing him with Mick Doohan.

Must spread blah blah

jasonu

26th August 2016, 18:51

Mick was just faster than everyone else. He never needed to change his style. Well...except for getting the hang of the bung leg and all that.

And the big bang ruse. Then going back to the screamer when everyone else got a big bang and still tarred the lot of them.

Crasherfromwayback

26th August 2016, 19:02

Mick was just faster than everyone else. He never needed to change his style. Well...except for getting the hang of the bung leg and all that.

No need to really was there mate? But coming back from the injuries he had, to dominate as he did. Nope...he's God alright.

actungbaby

26th August 2016, 20:05

And from Oxley in the public coments below the article, " A lot of people don't get Cal because they don't realise that most of the time he's talking he's kinda taking the piss."

what i was saying about europeon vs english irish / where are you people from afgastan . i was raised with this kind of humour

either that you had your funny bones removed ;-)
And an unrelated piece:

malcy25

27th August 2016, 04:45

No doubt. I hated watching him through 03 04 05. Made the racing boring. Now I'm fairly convinced he is God.
As Doohan said when people moaned he made racing boring - it's not his fault the others weren't quick enough to keep up! Rossi had the same "problem"

eelracing

27th August 2016, 05:28

The bikes are not the same now. Even an off the shelf superbike is superior to what they rode.

And if I rubbed two off the shelf planks together they still wouldn't be as thick as you.

Drew

27th August 2016, 07:46

And if I rubbed two off the shelf planks together they still wouldn't be as thick as you.

If ya take the planks off a shelf, it's not really a shelf anymore. How does a shelf shop not look empty?

pritch

27th August 2016, 11:45

As Doohan said when people moaned he made racing boring - it's not his fault the others weren't quick enough to keep up! Rossi had the same "problem"

At least Rossi used to make it look like a race for a while. He'd often ride around in second place until about three laps to go, then he'd overtake and disappear over the horizon.

David Emmett was commenting on tail lights overnight, the ones GP bikes use in the rain. A couple of races back Rossi had no light operating and people got excited about a possible penalty. Can't remember who, but there was another one failed at Brno.

In summary: the light is there permanently but operates automatically when the "wet" setting is selected in the ECU. While it is a safety item, it isn't a high quality/high tech part and as such is prone to failure. No advantage would be gained by the light not operating, it is just considered a minor technical failure, there is no penalty.

If a team consistently failed to show a light throughout a season there could be a penalty such as a fine, but that won't happen, there is just no point.

actungbaby

28th August 2016, 02:50

If ya take the planks off a shelf, it's not really a shelf anymore. How does a shelf shop not look empty?

perhaps he Mr drew matchs hi iq to the quality of people in the conversion its old irish trick . you make fun of yourself

And see how people treat you your be amazed how much you learn about human nature .

no such thing as thick but there,s ignorant ill tollerant .none more silly and fun to poke fun at than the ones are not open minded

enough to learn from there mistakes or think there so smart , that their never see past they're views to actually learn something new.

if you feel need attack the person. not his veiws more refection on your state on mind than theres,s

Just food for thought. a wiseman sits back and listens , and doesint add to the noise

Crasherfromwayback

28th August 2016, 11:52

enough to learn from there mistakes or think there so smart , that they never see past there views to actually learn something new.

Just a wee heads up. It's *Their* *They're* and *Their*.

:p

Dave-

28th August 2016, 15:48

Just a wee heads up. It's *Their* *They're* and *Their*.

:p

Yeah that sentence triggered me too.

speights_bud

29th August 2016, 20:36

In summary: the light is there permanently but operates automatically when the "wet" setting is selected in the ECU. While it is a safety item, it isn't a high quality/high tech part and as such is prone to failure. .

I had a read through the technical reg's when it happened, from what I found the light must be able to be turned on and off by the rider from the riding position. I assume this is covered by the ECU setting and doesn't need to be a separate switch or setting. In fact it would be best if it is automatic. One less thing to forget right?

pritch

30th August 2016, 10:08

Drew

30th August 2016, 22:06

Alex Lowes will replace the injured Bradley Smith on Tech 3 bikes at Sliverstone.

While that is good news for Lowes if not for Smith, this can only be described as sad news:
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/two-weeks-after-suffering-a-heart-attack-and-having-a-stent-installed-kenny-roberts-sr-faces-son-kurtis-roberts-in-court-today-monday-august-29th/
That's not fucking news, sad or otherwise. It's a famity having problems, and no one's business but the family and the court.

Well done continuing gossip and conjecture, for nothing more than sick entertainment.

pritch

31st August 2016, 11:46

That's not fucking news, sad or otherwise. It's a famity having problems, and no one's business but the family and the court.

Well done continuing gossip and conjecture, for nothing more than sick entertainment.

You have a point. Generally though if the people are famous it's treated as news, that magazine thought so. It just struck me as sad.

Forgive me if I don't take your views into account when I post here, and if I don't check everything for its potential to piss you off. Seemingly there's actually very little that doesn't piss you off. :brick:

Drew

31st August 2016, 16:54

You have a point. Generally though if the people are famous it's treated as news, that magazine thought so. It just struck me as sad.

Forgive me if I don't take your views into account when I post here, and if I don't check everything for its potential to piss you off. Seemingly there's actually very little that doesn't piss you off. :brick:
Their fame means we should know such personal issues as a family breakdown? That's fucked.

I don't expect anyone to consider if something will piss me off. The same way I don't ask anyone if something should piss me off.

denill

31st August 2016, 17:09

Their fame means we should know such personal issues as a family breakdown? That's fucked.

But that's how the world spins, like it or not. If I break a leg you will never know. If Obama breaks a leg, you will.

jasonu

31st August 2016, 17:48

Their fame means we should know such personal issues as a family breakdown? That's fucked.

If Obama breaks a leg.

Hopefully someone will break his fucking neck.

ellipsis

31st August 2016, 19:21

...But that's how the world spins, like it or not. If I break a leg you will never know. If Obama breaks a leg, you will...

...if he got your leg broken nobody would know, if you broke his you would have to be some kind of invisible, ninja with a leg breaker in your pocket...and the media would say, 'he slipped on the back lawn at the W.H'...

...thank fuck there's a round of MotoGP this weekend.

pritch

2nd September 2016, 09:45

Honda had announced that Hayden would be riding for Jack Miller, but progress with Miller's cracked vertebrae has been better than expected and he has been cleared to ride.

Alex Lowe is still riding for Smith.

Aegerter will not be riding.

Petrucci is somewhat battle scarred, he was knocked off his dad's scooter on the way home from getting a haircut. ATTGATT? The guy who bowled him would have been even more sorry when Petrucci mentioned his day job. He is still a cop apparently.

Crasherfromwayback

2nd September 2016, 14:46

Meantime....

https://igcdn-videos-b-6-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xft1/t50.2886-16/14170624_292593787779706_1756327243_n.mp4

Maybe not the sharpest knife in the drawer...

Dadpole

2nd September 2016, 14:52

Latest forecast is for wind and rain (surprise) for Saturday and breezy and fine-ish for Sunday.

Place your bets now folks...

EJK

2nd September 2016, 16:08

Latest forecast is for wind and rain (surprise) for Saturday and breezy and fine-ish for Sunday.

Place your bets now folks...

Lorenzo DNF

pritch

2nd September 2016, 16:48

Maybe not the sharpest knife in the drawer...

Yeah. When he realised he was locked out they checked with Porsche but the factory couldn't/wouldn't help. Maybe the factory suggested that approach?
Fairly dramatic though.

george formby

2nd September 2016, 18:47

Here is the G/F's pick.

Ianonne
MM
Crutch

Mine.

MM
Lozenge
Rosey

actungbaby

3rd September 2016, 10:08

Yeah. When he realised he was locked out they checked with Porsche but the factory couldn't/wouldn't help. Maybe the factory suggested that approach?
Fairly dramatic though.

Stubid high priced cars geez whats the use getting into the car if you cant start it .maybe he was just shitty about something.

Like have bloody german car ;-)

He seems to be on a roll maybe really pumping himself up as some do . makes the descion to drop look bit off really.

A hard charger race winner with a proven world champion seems great move to motivate both .athough dovi is proven

Great steady hand and can poduim and has good devolpment knowledge . pity cant run all of them

actungbaby

3rd September 2016, 10:13

[QUOTE=george formby;1130997524]Here is the G/F's pick.

Ianonne
MM
Crutch

Mine.

MM
Lozenge
Rosey

my pics Actung b

be bold

cc

rosi

mm

realisticly

MM

rosi

lorrezo

actungbaby

3rd September 2016, 10:18

Just a wee heads up. It's *Their* *They're* and *Their*.

:p

thanks maybe i should learn some "Thung" thing too yeah was bit much their .

actungbaby

3rd September 2016, 10:23

Alex Lowes will replace the injured Bradley Smith on Tech 3 bikes at Sliverstone.

While that is good news for Lowes if not for Smith, this can only be described as sad news:
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/two-weeks-after-suffering-a-heart-attack-and-having-a-stent-installed-kenny-roberts-sr-faces-son-kurtis-roberts-in-court-today-monday-august-29th/

Nasty i got a link to article on kenny Roberts and what a thing to have to do that on a son crikey poor kenny r snr

actungbaby

3rd September 2016, 10:28

That's not fucking news, sad or otherwise. It's a famity having problems, and no one's business but the family and the court.

Well done continuing gossip and conjecture, for nothing more than sick entertainment.

So true mate so true been there been through sooo much that last 4 year,s and on one family conflict 15 years previous

Latter resovled many years latter to my ever greatfull relief. the former who knows 2 years on hopefull but not expecting.

I let the dust settle and dont speak about it anyone . well not actually true people bring up with me. i dont let my emotions out. block it out.

Just had to let it go is the best other wise eat you alive over time resentments not worth it. or angry feelings.

keep my head down get on with life . am not saying am a better man just have to protect myself.

Family matter,s left to familys. and senor members dont put on the younger members there issues.

MY motto only everone got there own ways.

mulletman

4th September 2016, 02:17

So the rain finally arrived during FP4 and the fun began...

Then it decided to piss down during Qualifying, well done CC he certainly understood the conditions
and nailed the number 1 spot , VR managed a good No2 with MV taking the final position on the front
row.

All 12 riders put on a bloody good show it must be said , a lot of riders have greatly improved in the
wet.

Now we wait and see which weather shows up on race day.

Kendog

4th September 2016, 08:56

These results are making Nick Harris more annoying than normal.

Kornholio

4th September 2016, 10:06

Looks ok for a dry race..... http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcr20zz56#?fcTime=1472947200

pritch

4th September 2016, 11:19

When I looked at the grid positions the thought occurred that if the track is dry for the race, the first couple of laps could be eventful. Fast riders down the grid will be trying to restore the natural order as they see it.

Pity Miller didn't complete his lap, that would've made it even more interesting.

Alex Lowe should be enjoying himself

Forecast for Sunday:
Early showers should ease, with sunny spells soon developing. However further showers are likely during the afternoon, perhaps turning heavy at times. Staying rather breezy throughout. Maximum Temperature 20 °C.

Which looks like one of those BBC forecasts which mentions every possibliity without specifically predicting any one.

Crasherfromwayback

4th September 2016, 12:30

Pity Miller didn't complete his lap, that would've made it even more interesting.

.

Laverty was the one that would've got pole had he not binned it on his flying lap! If it rains...he may be worth a dabble. ($101.00)

Dadpole

4th September 2016, 13:48

I love the way this season is full of uncertainty. Trying to pick the top 3 can do your head in.

My picks - for what they are worth:

Lorenzo. Looks more like his old self. Fast and smooth during practice.
Rossi. He has the speed and needs to be at the pointy end more than ever.
Crutchlow. I expect a 100% effort from him today ending on the podium or (more likely) into the gravel. In the event of a gravel trip then Vinales.

PS. Maria Herrera qualified in 13th in Moto3. :banana: It would be good to see her running in the front bunch.

actungbaby

4th September 2016, 15:09

EJK

4th September 2016, 23:51

These results are making Nick Harris more annoying than normal.

Still not as annoying as one of Moto3 commentator who only knows how to say BWAD BINDUHH! BINDUHH!

puddytat

5th September 2016, 00:21

Well that was a stunning Moto3 race !!
Just a shame that the coverage quality was shit again with a jerky picture at around 2/3rds in, even though the blablahblah was normal.
Getting a tad fucked off.
Anyone else have the coverage turn to shit?

Autech

5th September 2016, 07:37

Best GP race of the year hands down. Glad I stayed up to watch :)

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Crasherfromwayback

5th September 2016, 08:15

mulletman

5th September 2016, 09:04

Congrates for Mav and Suzuki :2thumbsup .

Second was indeed a bloody awesome watch with the deserved getting their podiums.

That crash looked awefull with Loris and Pol , Pol looked not too bad and able to walk away - just and Loris stretchered hopefully
able to recover quickly.

eelracing

5th September 2016, 09:05

Oh ye of little faith Crasher...Mav was always going to be up for a win and Suzuki should be congratulated for their perseverance and foresight.
It's been along time between drinks that's for sure.The team deserve this one.:niceone::headbang::not:

Crasherfromwayback

5th September 2016, 10:55

Oh ye of little faith Crasher...Mav was always going to be up for a win:

Tis why I've bet on him to do so quite often. Was not faith I'd run out of mate...was money! :msn-wink:

pritch

5th September 2016, 11:56

Was not faith I'd run out of mate...was money! :msn-wink:

LOL Gotta share the love.

Three good races. Oxley has said fast tracks provide the best racing, this morning he added to that ,"fast wide tracks". He made that point because a lot of Brits have been clamouring for the races to go back to Donnington. The Circuit of Wales currently seems unlikely to eventuate.

Crutchlow must be going seriously quick these days, and not just in the wet. If you are going fast enough to have Marquez heading for the car park, you are quick.

Felt sorry for Sam Lowes, but his brother done good. Alex's few laps on Espagero's bike as a reward for winning the eight hour, and Smith's misfortune, turned into a ride in his home GP and three world championship points. Impressive.

Pedro was happy 'cause he was fourth. Times have changed.

And in few days it all kicks off again.

malcy25

5th September 2016, 12:13

hor hay who?!!!

ellipsis

5th September 2016, 12:28

hor hay who?!!!

...sad to see a champion fall out of the show...if it was wet we could say he's lost his bottle...it was dry and maybe he just lost his way...I dislike his manner, but still a sad show...

Autech

5th September 2016, 13:46

Great to see Dani closer, in cool conditions too so hopefully something they can build on, not far off his fav final few circuits too. Looked like he was only just hanging in there though

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actungbaby

5th September 2016, 15:40

Fantastic race for 2nd! Was very glad the boys involved in the crash in the first leg are ok. Thought we'd seen another one die there for a minute. VERY nasty looking crash. Had money on Mav early on in the season, and the cunt never came good for me. Awesome to see him win his first one though. And hats off to CC. Best I've seen him ride. MM was loose as. Trying too hard.

I think cc is title contender 2017 ,

MM and Hrc made to look second rate , chould read body language on the grid, mm team member

Giving death stare lol .

Whats LCR Honda doing better its getting better drive I think cc should be on works bike 2017

Suzuki But Id, Rather see him as a team mate to mm but i doubt his managment would allow that .

Fell asleep I was freaking out after the first lap accident too thought the worst as well.

Chould see that HRc boss will be asked qwestions about LCR out doing the factory team.

If Hrc didnt have mm they whould be screwed this year

Been great year this race was awsome when watched this morning recorded .

pritch

5th September 2016, 16:20

Chould see that HRc boss will be asked qwestions about LCR out doing the factory team.

Been great year this race was awsome when watched this morning recorded .

We're all aware that the satellite bikes are generally a year old (at least) and don't get all the newest go-fast bits. I was unaware until recently that they don't rev as high as the factory bikes either. Any satellite rider scrapping with the factory bikes is doing a great job.

The Silverstone race was run later in the day than normal to avoid a clash with F1. The later time meant I didn't stay up but I woke at about 4.30AM, so brewed up some strong coffee and stayed up until the action was over.

Bring on Misano and hopefully an earlier start.

Kornholio

5th September 2016, 18:57

Bugger, put my 5 bucks on Laverty(was a toss up between him and Vinales- will teach me for being greedy and going for the higher odds)Laverty was paying $101 heh.
Haven't seen the race yet, should be able to find a link to a recording.

speights_bud

5th September 2016, 20:07

The End

5th September 2016, 20:57

Awesome race, something like 7 different GP Winners so far this year apparently.

I like the variety :niceone:

sugilite

5th September 2016, 23:23

Great Race! :headbang:
I gave up predicting the winners a while back now!
Congratulations to MV on his first win - it will not be his last. Classy.
Cruthlow id coming good - hopefully this form will continue.
Rossi did well, never gave up - old battle horse is going well.
MM was seriously loose - and entertaining as all hell!
Lorenzo still lost in the wilderness.
Awesome race - thoroughly enjoyed it :yes:

EJK

6th September 2016, 00:00

Very respectable from other riders congratulating MV after crossing the finish line. So much respect, one of many reason why I enjoy watching MotoGP.

And Iannone... Nooo!!

pritch

6th September 2016, 09:07

Congratulations to MV on his first win - it will not be his last. Classy.
Cruthlow id coming good - hopefully this form will continue.

I listened to the BT Sport podcast overnight and Julian Ryder was saying that the Suzuki was performing well at the last test and he commented to the team. "Yes, we've found something," came the reply. While that is vague it is apparently a lot more than journos usually get from the teams.

Vinales was on the pace all weekend at Silverstone but Ryder's concern was that he would get swamped at the start as had been happening previously. But no, he pulled off not one, but two good starts. All of which may mean Silverstone was not a one-off result for Suzuki.

Crutchlow has a "factory" bike. LCR don't have the resources in the way of technical staff that Repsol do, but he has the same engine. He did not have the same frame. Marquez and Pedro had both tried a new frame in testing and rejected it. The engineers can't have been satisfied and Honda asked Crutchlow to try it at Silverstone. He said he was "comfortable" using it. How it will perform at Misano is another question?

The comment was made that at age 30 Crutchlow is a late developer. Ryder replied that British riders will reach their peak later because they start later than the Spanish and Italian riders who go straight from nappies to minimoto.

The BT Sport podcast is worth a listen, as well as Ryder they have: Craig Doyle, Suzi Perry, Colin Edwards, Neil Hodgson, Gavin Emmett, James Toseland and Keith Huwen. There's a lot of experience there.

roogazza

6th September 2016, 09:50

Crutchlow has a "factory" bike. LCR don't have the resources in the way of technical staff that Repsol do, but he has the same engine. He did not have the same frame. Marquez and Pedro had both tried a new frame in testing and rejected it. The engineers can't have been satisfied and Honda asked Crutchlow to try it at Silverstone. He said he was "comfortable" using it. How it will perform at Misano is another question? Quote:

I feel things will settle back to normal at Misano.
After hearing the results and forming opinion,by the time I watched the race it wasn't so cut and dried.
MM was back to incredible self but things didn't come off for him this time.But he carved thru everyone.
Rossi steady, but it looked to me that his rear went off some ?
AI also carved thru,but over cooked,so that would have changed the result as well.
MV was on fire with the Suk wasn't he.

Drew

6th September 2016, 12:02

Autech

6th September 2016, 12:20

Awesome race, something like 7 different GP Winners so far this year apparently.

I like the variety :niceone:

Once Dani gets his it'll be 8... Dovi might still manage one too, 9 diff winners would be epic.

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pritch

6th September 2016, 14:23

MM was back to incredible self but things didn't come off for him this time.But he carved thru everyone.
Rossi steady, but it looked to me that his rear went off some ?

Yeah Marquez still has a fifty point lead over Rossi. I think he threw way his new found mature strategic thinking in favour of a good dice. He has a margin to play with - unless he hurts himself, and his soft front tyre had gone off.

Rossi's rear tyre had gone. Apparently Vinales had the harder option front and rear. That's the second guy that's won with a hard/hard combination lately, you'd think it'd catch on?

EJK

6th September 2016, 15:03

Yeah Marquez still has a fifty point lead over Rossi. I think he threw way his new found mature strategic thinking in favour of a good dice. He has a margin to play with - unless he hurts himself, and his soft front tyre had gone off.

Rossi's rear tyre had gone. Apparently Vinales had the harder option front and rear. That's the second guy that's won with a hard/hard combination lately, you'd think it'd catch on?

Beginners question here: I know each bike is limited to 7 engines per season, else you get a penalty. Are there limit of use to tyres as well?

Crasherfromwayback

6th September 2016, 16:04

Are there limit of use to tyres as well?

I think they have so many allocated to them each round.

The End

6th September 2016, 16:18

Beginners question here: I know each bike is limited to 7 engines per season, else you get a penalty. Are there limit of use to tyres as well?

Yes there are limits:

Tyre allocation for the 2016 season will also change from 2015; riders will now be given ten front tyres and 12 rear tyres. For dry conditions the three basic compounds of soft, medium and hard still exist, with Michelin choosing two for each round. However, a medium tyre used in Qatar may have a different compound as to a medium used in another track.

See:
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2016/03/12/a-new-era-for-tyres/194255

pritch

6th September 2016, 16:43

Beginners question here: I know each bike is limited to 7 engines per season, else you get a penalty. Are there limit of use to tyres as well?

From the MotoGP site:

"After the first day of a Grand Prix weekend a rider and their team may pick up to seven rear and front slicks of their preferred compound for the weekend. Michelin will also bring the intermediate tyres to each round along with two compounds of full wet tyres."

It will sometimes be mentioned in the commentary that either or both of the two guys who qualify for Q2 from Q1 will be using tyres that are either not new, or are not the compound of choice. This arises because they can have an extra fifiteen minutes of riding to do compared to everybody else and are trying to save tyres for the race.

george formby

6th September 2016, 17:21

I've only watched moto 3 and moto gp. I was to emotionally melted to tackle moto2 in the same sitting, that's tonight. Judging by the variety of noises coming from the G/F as she watched it, it must be a good race. It takes something spectacular to make her squeak.

Moto 3 melted my head. Just stunning.

The big dogs, too. Wow. Rossi is undauntable, looked like MM was riding the nuts off a not quite competitive bike, MV? I have a feeling he may cause an upset next season. 2 starts and went nuts to get that gap both times. I guess knowing at some point in the race he would have a tire advantage. AI stayed true to form. Brilliant, but damaged goods still, to my mind. Crutchlow is on a roll, confidence and commitment.

Epic racing!!

Yeah, after that performance I think most of the grid will wonder which way MV went next year.

pritch

7th September 2016, 09:26

According to Mat Oxley this morning the deadline for a wildcard entry is 45 days prior to the race. The deadline for Phillip Island has just passed, there is no entry. Barring incidents or accidents then #27 will not be riding in the Australian GP.

Dadpole

7th September 2016, 09:55

According to bits and pieces I have read, Stoner #27 and family have decided no more racing. The injuries he got at Suzuka helped make the decision. He seems happy enough being in the Ducati camp and doing the odd test.

3 great races and more this weekend.. :woohoo:

roogazza

7th September 2016, 11:14

3 great races and more this weekend.. :woohoo:

Just had an E mail from a friend in Tuscany (Mugello) which ain't far from Misano.
Still getting mid to high 30's for temps,so here's hoping there is no repeat of England,weatherwise.

ellipsis

7th September 2016, 12:24

Just had an E mail from a friend in Tuscany (Mugello) which ain't far from Misano.
Still getting mid to high 30's for temps,so here's hoping there is no repeat of England,weatherwise.

...I'm starting to like the weather lottery that is bringing us so much crazy and different outcomes...

Drew

7th September 2016, 12:50

...I'm starting to like the weather lottery that is bringing us so much crazy and different outcomes...

Fuck yeah. Best season since Dani and Jorge went toe to toe.

James Deuce

7th September 2016, 15:24

Fuck yeah. Best season since Dani and Jorge went toe to toe.
Indeed, and fingers crossed, no serious injuries yet.

george formby

7th September 2016, 17:11

The weather has certainly added an extra WTF element to this season. It highlights tactics and testicle size.

Speaking of which, their must be a gentleman's undergarment tailor that only caters to the fastest and bravest racers. Personal introductions only, like the Freemasons. I've scoured the net but have yet to find a bespoke tailor for very large balls.

onearmedbandit

7th September 2016, 17:44

george formby

7th September 2016, 19:35

There ya go...

The image I had was of a Saville Row, mens under outfitters to the creme de la creme of speed, with warm, soft hands and non frightening measuring equipment. Not a mule driver.

Something like - Scrote, Clench & Clutch, purveyors of rare gentleman's racing sundries.

The End

7th September 2016, 22:04

Interesting video of Neil Hodgson riding Iannone's GP bike

Note this is a direct link to the video file, as the player is region locked on the host website - Just click play and it'll play in your browser.

(not trying to steal your credit card, I promise :lol:)

https://dwo3ckksxlb0v.cloudfront.net/clips/L35lyWG7jI9/kkXa_6MG3BcdFGRv_mbr_1300000_1472985540373.mp4

pritch

8th September 2016, 10:30

roogazza

8th September 2016, 12:39

Oxley neglects to mention the Commonwealth riders in the 60s. Hocking, Redding, Anderson and others won a lot of GPs. Unless he is lumping them in with the Brits?

Other than that it's up to his usual standard.
http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/motogp/motogp-has-turned-upside-down

So its the Weather,Michelin tyres and Limited Electronics. Two are Dorna's fault.
Gets the poms excited tho, huh ? I enjoy his writings.

pritch

8th September 2016, 17:11

Two are Dorna's fault.

Is "fault" quite the right word? All three classes are providing great racing now and while some of us, me included, may not have approved some of the changes at the time, the changes do seem to have improved matters. Field sizes are up and the racing is mostly close and unpredictable.

It makes picking winners difficult. Not that it was easy before? :whistle:

roogazza

8th September 2016, 17:56

Is "fault" quite the right word? All three classes are providing great racing now and while some of us, me included, may not have approved some of the changes at the time, the changes do seem to have improved matters. Field sizes are up and the racing is mostly close and unpredictable.

It makes picking winners difficult. Not that it was easy before? :whistle:

yeah failed humour there, but yes it has closed things up .
More so than the 'Factory2' class they tried before that.

Put a dollar on it all being back to square one when the sun shines in Misano ? No ?
The best guys always float to the top 90% of the time.
Saying that I wouldn't complain if #93 had a DNF and #46 got a bootload. :msn-wink:

pritch

8th September 2016, 21:17

Nice work if you can get it. Brent Stevens and Alex Briggs both posted about their afternoon.
In Alex Brigg's words, "Spent the arvo riding at a mates place.
Good guy with a fairly decent track."

pritch

9th September 2016, 14:16

I was hoping someone else had posted ahhh well.

Listened to the BT Sport podcast this morning; it was stated that paddock insiders believe that Ducati are paying Jorge 25 million for a two year deal. Ducati don't just want him to win races, they are paying him to win the championship. Jorge's current form must be causing considerable concern in Borgo Panigale.

The consensus was that Vinales performance at Sliverstone will not be a one-off, and they were saying that in a way it's sad that Vinales is leaving Suzuki.
They also think Ducati may have retained the wrong Andrea. They expect Iannone will be quick on the Suzuki. (The more the merrier I say.)

Previously I commented that the BT Sport commentary team is experienced. That was highlited this morning, they were discussing Bendsnyders podium at Silverstone, it being 22 years since a Dutchman was on the podium. One of them (Hutchinson?) pipes up, "I was in that race."

And in an unrelated item: it was anounced at Misano that the number 58 has been retired - unless the family wish to unretire it some time in the future. That is not completely unlikely as Paolo Simoncelli, Marco's father, will be entering a team in Moto3 from next year.

So are we going to have eight different winners in eight races?

Reckless

10th September 2016, 14:22

KTM in for the long haul by the looks :)
KTM signs five-year agreement with Dorna
New MotoGP entrant for 2017, KTM, is the first manufacturer to sign the new manufacturer agreement for a period of five years.
Tags MotoGP, 2016
On the Friday afternoon during the GP TIM di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta and KTM Motorsport Director Pit Beirer put pen to paper to finalise the contract between the two parties. The new agreement, which represents the interests of all the constructors involved in motorcycle racing, has also been sent to all manufactures on the grid.

Innanone fractured his back in a crash, not sure if he will do the next practice session, yet to be decided

actungbaby

10th September 2016, 16:24

We're all aware that the satellite bikes are generally a year old (at least) and don't get all the newest go-fast bits. I was unaware until recently that they don't rev as high as the factory bikes either. Any satellite rider scrapping with the factory bikes is doing a great job.

yeah that was great info thanks yes after rosi did his engine
said it was the valves . was 500 rpm or so u reminded me.

The Silverstone race was run later in the day than normal to avoid a clash with F1. The later time meant I didn't stay up but I woke at about 4.30AM, so brewed up some strong coffee and stayed up until the action was over.

Bring on Misano and hopefully an earlier start.

God i was tired after was held up i throw the towel in.

Missed moto 2 race must droped of . still got it recorded.

mulletman

10th September 2016, 16:28

FP sessions are very close , mitchys have supplied some different tyres and they're aggreeing with alot of the riders , some good consistant fast laps
are being put down.

No Andrea Iannone this weekend after a crash in FP1 - back injuries although he did manage to walk away seemingly ok.

actungbaby

10th September 2016, 16:28

I think that if Crutchlow was just coming good because he started later in life, it would be progressive. He's had a confidence boost and he is riding with it.

I was waiting for him to crash the whole race. Well done to him for a fantastic result though.

Yeah reminds me wayne gardner once got his confidence
He was winning races . once you win one .
maybe his just comfortable certianly more relaxed.

actungbaby

10th September 2016, 16:37

There ya go...

https://www.ufmunderwear.com/medical-underwear-for-men/extra-support.html

from the dept of i wish i never asked .
do they do adult nappys for us so called normal folks.

Autech

10th September 2016, 17:58

FINALLY something good to put in my pipe. Watch out for Dani this week; worth a gamble for those who wager I think :)

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pritch

10th September 2016, 19:18

Dadpole

10th September 2016, 20:43

Dani for the win. :wings:

That would make 8 new (sort of) winners in 8 races. That would make my weekend and really do in the heads of the bookies setting odds for the next race.

mulletman

11th September 2016, 02:04

Been a good weekend so far for JL and he deserves his pole position breaking his own record,
VR second with MV third.

Michelle Piro has been given AI's ride and he also tried out a new rear wheel that has covers over
the spokes (so to speak).

Autech

11th September 2016, 09:15

I'm going
JL
VR
DP
MM
CC
MV
Ducatis

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pritch

11th September 2016, 11:15

Michelle Piro has been given AI's ride and he also tried out a new rear wheel that has covers over
the spokes (so to speak).

There were better pictures but this one gives the idea. The wheel is interpreted as Gigi showing Dorna his middle finger.

Ii sounded as though Pirro qualified for Q2 but had to go thorough Q1 because he had changed to Iannone's bikes.
And Ducati were concerned that Stoner might upset the factory riders by outperforming them. I doubt Dovi feels any better about it 'only' being Pirro.

There was much chatter on the 'Net about Lorenzo running off track during his record setting lap. Apparently the rules say that both wheels must be over the line to exceed track limits. Mike Webb told David Emmett that Race Direction have a camera directly in line with the track edge at that point and they could they see exactly what happened. Lorenzo was adjudged to be within limits.

And more heart than head:

VR
JL
MM
MV
MP

Autech

11th September 2016, 11:46

I'll be very surprised if MV can hack it in the high temps on the Suzuki tonight...

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pritch

11th September 2016, 11:56

I'll be very surprised if MV can hack it in the high temps on the Suzuki tonight...

Well, I'd have put CC in there as he's now the top "independent" rider but he feels he needs to do a "banzai" at the start to get near the front, which is a worry.

And I did like this...

roogazza

11th September 2016, 12:44

I was hoping we'd be back to normal and so it has proved with the weather fine.
No bloody pit stops or stop starts or bike changes,just good hard racing,please.

a Qual position of 7th for CC,as I said back to normal !!~!~!~!
Banzai boy will biff it on which lap ??? :laugh::laugh:

Go Valentino ! :shifty:

sugilite

11th September 2016, 13:31

I'm going with ....
JL
VR
DP
MM
MV
Dovi

actungbaby

11th September 2016, 16:25

The pundits say the Yamaha has the edge on the Honda at Misano and Lorenzo has found his mojo. Then again MM and pedro may not read what the pundits say.

There was a little excitement between ESA, Rossi, and Mike Webb. ESA should perhaps be a little less outspoken, comments like those can bite one on the arse.

https://motomatters.com/analysis/2016/09/09/2016_misano_motogp_friday_round_up_big.html

Well yes but honestly i feel you can only devolop to the max
for one riding stlye all though yamaha seems suit alot riders.

I feel giving Rossi the best treatment not as blanant thing.
Just because he brings alot to the sport.

Also the oem control cpu hasint helped honda at all
plus with tire change as well . its been great for sport
as made things . very even . everone learning ever race.

thank god not that boring 800cc class that becoame so
boring.

In moto3 i might be dumb ass but why dont they have min
lap time thing in quif there banging on about riders . slowing down to wait for a tow.

pritch

11th September 2016, 20:44

why dont they have min lap time about riders . slowing down to wait for a tow.

They need to do something, Moto3 Qualifying was downright embarrassing. So many were doing it though that if Race Direction gave penalties and missed somebody there would be complaints of favouritism - again.

Nobody had better exceed the track limits though 'cause RD were dishing out penalties for that.

Race time...

pritch

12th September 2016, 00:47

Congratulations to those of you who maintained the belief.:niceone:

Autech

12th September 2016, 00:54

Fuck yeah!

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actungbaby

12th September 2016, 01:04

Just loged in few moments after race finish WOw

I given up on dani after supporting him for so long.
And he wins brillent. moto2 race was awsome too.
I wonder if rossi thought was mm passing him ;-)
of course he know from his pit boards it wasint.

Philip island going be special cc up there i hope

Grashopper

12th September 2016, 01:17

That was awesome!!!

I'm so happy for him. That was a long time coming.

eelracing

12th September 2016, 05:35

Dani the wiley old fox (must be contract negotiation time)...

Good pick Dadpole.

EJK

12th September 2016, 08:53

Worth it staying up and watching :cool:

Riding that aggressively I thought I was seeing Marquez on Pedro's bike!

Crasherfromwayback

12th September 2016, 09:18

Fantastic ride from Old Pedro. Well deserved victory.

Autech

12th September 2016, 09:49

Been a hard season to be a Pedrosa fan, as bad as last year with his arm pump issues, last night he showed why I keep faith.
I must confess to jumping around the lounge like a lunatic as he picked off each rider. Was worried that Dovi had held him up too much (great ride by Dovi), but clearly he had the motivation to win. God help them all if the temps stay up for the next races. His pace through the corners was next level, clearly they had that Honda working fantastically.

Anyone else see the vid of one of DPs crew having a cry on the pit wall? Not mentioned much on here but imagine the pressure those guys must be under. We all talk of the pressure to win for the riders, but imagine having one of the fastest racers in the world on your bike and not being able to deliver a package for them to perform on? Lets hope they get paid well.

pritch

12th September 2016, 10:14

At the post race conference Lorenzo complained about Rossi's overtake. Rossi laughingly countered JL's comments but JL wasn't letting it go. Meantime Pedro just sat quietly in the middle.

It's free but you do need to log in or register. http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2016/09/11/rossi-lorenzo-opposing-views-on-early-overtake/210705

roogazza

12th September 2016, 11:59

At the post race conference Lorenzo complained about Rossi's overtake. Rossi laughingly countered JL's comments but JL wasn't letting it go. Meantime Pedro just sat quietly in the middle.

Great stuff wasn't it ?(I got my wish,but like everybody, #26 a surprise.)
Actually pedro was good and tuff on Vale as well,but he likes a fight!

Great to see sunshine,good racing and no ''tin arse'' results.
Over 100,000 fans watching and tons of yellow smoke.

Crashlow stayed on, in about 7th, then I heard later he got penalty so I guess 8th ?
No surprises there. :yes::nya:

Nick Harris , still a dick !

EJK

12th September 2016, 13:16

Damn, internet is working fast today.

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Crasherfromwayback

12th September 2016, 13:27

Damn, internet is working fast today.

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Is that Rossi looking in the mirror last season?

pritch

12th September 2016, 13:48

Crashlow stayed on, in about 7th, then I heard later he got penalty so I guess 8th ?

I haven't seen details of his alleged offence yet, I assume exceeding track limits? I did read though that the stewards reversed the penalty and ammended the result to promote him to his original position.

BMWST?

12th September 2016, 21:50

And thats why Dani is in that seat.By blitzing the two Yamahas he gave MM 5 points he was never going to get back..

Dadpole

12th September 2016, 22:31

Good man Dani. :first: He was fast all weekend but lost out in qualifying. Not the first time he has owned the second half of a race.

Is Dovi the destined winner of the next race?

pritch

13th September 2016, 09:57

Last night I found a fully detailed account of Crutchlows penalty and the subsequent reversal. (No idea where it was.) He had a visor problem, sweat had got onto the inside of his visor obscuring his vision. Apparently this was more acute in one direction which gave him a problem in one particular corner. Repeatedly exceeding the track limits is what attracts the attention of Race Direction so he was given a penalty.

The team appealed and produced his data which showed that after each transgression he had slowed so as not to gain advantage. Accordingly the penalty was overturned and the result was amended.

Read and inwardly digest, there will be a test: :whistle:

https://motomatters.com/analysis/2016/09/12/2016_misano_motogp_post_race_round_up.html

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/motogp/why-dani-boy-made-everyone-look-slow

roogazza

13th September 2016, 11:44

Last night I found a fully detailed account of Crutchlows penalty and the subsequent reversal. (No idea where it was.) He had a visor problem, sweat had got onto the inside of his visor obscuring his vision. Apparently this was more acute in one direction which gave him a problem in one particular corner. Repeatedly exceeding the track limits is what attracts the attention of Race Direction so he was given a penalty.

Read and inwardly digest, there will be a test: :whistle:

https://motomatters.com/analysis/2016/09/12/2016_misano_motogp_post_race_round_up.html

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/motogp/why-dani-boy-made-everyone-look-slow

Does accreditation still exist,cos I'll go for that !

Must say I've always thought DP26 should have an advantage with his size in spite of the not able to get tyres warm theory. More noticable on small bikes,sure.
I had a mate who was 7 stone ringing wet (5.5 less than me at 12.5) it was like he had supercharging.
ps. long time since I was that weight ! :sweatdrop;)

Autech

13th September 2016, 14:19

Does accreditation still exist,cos I'll go for that !

Must say I've always thought DP26 should have an advantage with his size in spite of the not able to get tyres warm theory. More noticable on small bikes,sure.
I had a mate who was 7 stone ringing wet (5.5 less than me at 12.5) it was like he had supercharging.
ps. long time since I was that weight ! :sweatdrop;)

On a bigger bike with more torque it'll be a lot less noticeable. You've also got to have the body weight to get off the bike to keep it more level, which is why Dani usually has a few degrees more lean angle than the rest.

I'm sure if you mapped it out there would be a perfect weight to be where you can get the heat into the tyres, without over heating them whilst still not slowing the bike with your lard arse.

roogazza

13th September 2016, 16:05

On a bigger bike with more torque it'll be a lot less noticeable. You've also got to have the body weight to get off the bike to keep it more level, which is why Dani usually has a few degrees more lean angle than the rest.

It worked for him in the heat Sunday huh ? He was able to use the softer compound by being his usual smooth self with his 50kg waistline.:yes:

Drew

13th September 2016, 16:53

On a bigger bike with more torque it'll be a lot less noticeable. You've also got to have the body weight to get off the bike to keep it more level, which is why Dani usually has a few degrees more lean angle than the rest.

I'm sure if you mapped it out there would be a perfect weight to be where you can get the heat into the tyres, without over heating them whilst still not slowing the bike with your lard arse.
That's not how it works, and Marquez is heavier but usually has the highest lean angle.

Once the lean is higher than 45 degrees the more weight on board, the less speed the tyres can hold the surface at.

george formby

13th September 2016, 17:49

It worked for him in the heat Sunday huh ? He was able to use the softer compound by being his usual smooth self with his 50kg waistline.:yes:

I thought he looked positively surgical. Gorgeous piece of riding.
Great to see Rossi hounding Lorenzo from the get go, too. Reminded me of days gone by, just applying pressure constantly. Takes some determination.
What a fantastic season! Stunning racing across all 3 classes every round.
I've yet to look at the moto gp championship standings but I bet it's interesting.

pritch

13th September 2016, 18:32

I have long thought that the line between brave and stupid can be very fine. You can decide on which side this dude stands.

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Crasherfromwayback

13th September 2016, 18:56

I have long thought that the line between brave and stupid can be very fine. You can decide on which side this dude stands.

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Certainly wouldn't leave your beer unattended ...

EJK

13th September 2016, 20:54

I have long thought that the line between brave and stupid can be very fine. You can decide on which side this dude stands.

That dude's got bigger balls than Iannone at Phillip island last season.

speights_bud

16th September 2016, 13:25

Snapped this at Phillip Island a few years ago, seems appropriate.... 324484

pritch

17th September 2016, 12:17

Y'all will remember Gavin Emmett who used to work for the Dorna commentary team but moved to BT Sport when they took over British coverage of the races. Prior to the running of the San Marino GP he interviewed JL. Jorge talks frankly about his season, his problems, his bike and his hopes for Ducati. It's all rather more frank than the often PR controlled talk you get from a rider interview.

It's crap weather so you might as well listen to this BT podcast: https://www.acast.com/btsportmotogp/jorgelorenzoexclusive?autoplay?autoplay

Dadpole

17th September 2016, 17:38

Good ol' BT Sport. I get their GP coverage and IMO it is way better than the MotoGP lot. No Nick Harris for a start.

EJK

17th September 2016, 19:43

Good ol' BT Sport. I get their GP coverage and IMO it is way better than the MotoGP lot. No Nick Harris for a start.

Post most annoying/ common sayings by Nick Harris.

Go.

Autech

17th September 2016, 19:58

Post most annoying/ common sayings by Nick Harris.

Go.

"A little bit wide"

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pritch

17th September 2016, 20:23

Bast-eye-ini instead of Bastianini. Tavoola instead of Tavulia - as heard repeatedly at Misano.

Then again his mate Berty bothers me with BaGnaia. I have no expertise in Italian but I'd assume that the g in Bagnaia is pronounced like the g in Bologna.
Must find someone who can enlighten me.

Harris doesn't make an appearance in the smaller class commentaries, he waits for MotoGP. Maybe he's preparing for retirement?

BMWST?

17th September 2016, 20:24

37 year old italian

BMWST?

17th September 2016, 20:24

Good ol' BT Sport. I get their GP coverage and IMO it is way better than the MotoGP lot. No Nick Harris for a start.
how do you get the bt sports coverage?

bmwilly

17th September 2016, 20:35

BTsport on cricfree , just need a good adblocker...

Dadpole

17th September 2016, 21:07

BTsport on cricfree , just need a good adblocker...

Perzactly. Quality can vary a lot for me as I am a country bumpkin. One can always download a torrent as they usually turn up within a couple of hours.

Silverstone had 7 hours coverage.

EJK

17th September 2016, 21:53

Post most annoying/ common sayings by Nick Harris.

Go.

Gung-ho move...

sharp2183

18th September 2016, 05:06

A classic *insert track name* overtake!

roogazza

18th September 2016, 08:36

I used to enjoy Barry Sheene doing commentary,so it can't be their fucked up pommy accents ??
But Harris is woeful. :mad:
If they'd just shut the fuck up now and again it would be good.

jim.cox

18th September 2016, 09:15

I used to enjoy Barry Sheene doing commentary,so it can't be their fucked up pommy accents ??
But Harris is woeful. :mad:
If they'd just shut the fuck up now and again it would be good.

True that.

I often turn off the sound and just watch the racing

I sort of miss the engine noise, but not the prat 'commentating'

BMWST?

18th September 2016, 12:55

Some of the "sound engineering" is hopeless.The bikes are really loud(which they are) and the commentary is barely loud enough to hear.Only at some tracks so it is proably the quality of the facilities.

bistard

18th September 2016, 13:11

The quote I hate to hear is
"Nine times World Champion"
If I had a dollar for every time he says that, I would be able to retire!!

Ntoxcated

18th September 2016, 13:43

"So and so is right in his face" when somebody is behind them. Although I suppose it would be a bit of a Mextedism to refer to being "right up his arse!" :rolleyes:

Autech

18th September 2016, 14:42

"Very very" "crucial world championship points" "dont rule out (name) for a poduim"

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Berries

18th September 2016, 16:45

They need to get Jamie Whitham on the job.

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george formby

18th September 2016, 18:50

"Master class" springs to mind

The moto 3 commentary at Silverstone was hilarious, not enough time between overtakes to string a sentence together. They did try, though.

I like Dylan, he seems to work hard for his money. "I will run down pit lane and find out".

Kendog

18th September 2016, 20:29

The familiar number...

Dadpole

18th September 2016, 20:48

Just getting away from the Nick Harris fan club for a minute :innocent: An interesting bit about the dreaded wings.. http://www.sportrider.com/motogp-nakamoto-reveals-hidden-downside-winglets

EJK

18th September 2016, 20:51

and DOWN in the pitlane, Dylan Grey...

pritch

21st September 2016, 10:30

To keep you going until the weekend, the latest from David Emmett and Mat Oxley:

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/motogp/petrol-head-soap-opera

https://motomatters.com/analysis/2016/09/20/a_question_of_trust_matching_riders_to.html

Nicky Hayden will replace Jack Miller at Aragon, Emmett says it is eight years since Hayden had a bike of this class. How time flies. The fractures in Miller's hand were opening under the pressure of riding so he needed time to heal. Miller hopes to be fit to ride at Phillip Island of course.

Autech

21st September 2016, 19:52

Fuck bring on the racing already!

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markbdaniels

21st September 2016, 22:48

Post most annoying/ common sayings by Nick Harris.

Go.
“hot knife through butter“
“this is personal“
“thank you very much“

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yod

23rd September 2016, 14:52

Nick fucking Harris...where do I start...

Watching MotoGP for me consists of sitting in stunned silence, marveling at how a guy, who has been commentating on this sport for fucking EVER, seems to know zero about riding a motorcycle.

"...and he tries to put it up the inside of <insert name here>..." when the guy's three bike lengths back and isn't even thinking about a pass.

I don't mind any of the others, just get rid of Nick Harris. :mad:

yod

23rd September 2016, 14:54

also...

is Qualifying/FP4 not being televised Saturday night like it normally is? I can't see it on the Sky Guide...or am I just an unobservant shit?

quattrocchi

23rd September 2016, 15:02

boman

23rd September 2016, 20:05

pritch

23rd September 2016, 20:13

A big treat for my wife and I: we'll be going to Phillip Island. Just for the Sunday but it's our first actual MotoGP race. We've been following the races for a few years with the Dorna Videopass, watching all three days. Also races from earlier years.

I'm well retired from riding bikes myself but in my day I went to Mansfield, Lower Hutt street, etc. and I remember Graeme Crosby squealing the front tyre each time he entered the corner I was at. I rode a BSA B50 (the fake new goldstar) at the time.

But that was then. This year we'll be old crocks. My wife's waiting for a hip-joint replacement and she's in pain, can only hobble around. So we'll be taking the 6:45am catch-a-coach from Melbourne to the track and looking for a nice place to sit in the shade! Near a coffee stand I hope.

Anyone else here going?

Brian

Ah yes the B50, had a couple of those.

No, sadly I'm not going this year. Expect all four seasons every day like here... I guess the main straight somewhere might be as good as any, opposite a big screen for preference. Depends where the bus drops you too. I don't remember much in the way of trees near the track though. In between races there's the trade exhibits so there's cover there.

The food on sale might be a tad better than the hot dog and chips crap we get here, I didn't try them, but saw a bratwurst stand and one selling maram burgers.

Those bikes are LOUD so if either of you are sensitive it might pay to take plugs. There is a local FM station broadcasting interviews and commentary, so earphones and a cell phone or something to listen to that is good. Not so much during the actual race though on account of the noise.

I understand your lady's pain. The first time I went I was waiting on a new knee.

Honda dealers can get a lightweight plastic "Honda Racing" poncho that is worth its weight in gold in the rain - especially since they only cost about $2.50 each. They aren't usually in stock but they'll get them in.

pritch

23rd September 2016, 20:15

mm
jl
vr
mv
nh

Or something...

Autech

23rd September 2016, 20:50

russd7

23rd September 2016, 21:15

Hahahaaaa. Pritch, you make me laugh. Hahahahaaarrr.

DP will win, he will make MM his bitch just like last round. MM will scratch his head, remember that DP is the fucking man and accept defeat.

Or so the story goes in my head.

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naaaaa F**k off, it Dovis' turn to win,
just watched a short vid of MM sliding his foot with smoke comin off it, that little shit is a freak, i hate it but i recon im gonna enjoy watching him for a few years to come

Autech

24th September 2016, 07:02

DP's leading on the time sheets now.

MM might as well hang up his leathers, put on a mini skirt and hold Dani's umbrella on the grid...

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roogazza

24th September 2016, 07:56

DP's leading on the time sheets now.

MM might as well hang up his leathers, put on a mini skirt and hold Dani's umbrella on the grid...

Don't bet the farm on practice and qual Autech, or grid position.

But the chat says the Honda is more suited to Aragon,DP may well be near to MM ?

Go Rossi !!!!! . :shifty:

mulletman

24th September 2016, 08:11

The Hondas are dominant atm (FP2) with DP without winglets like last week and MM using minimal ones.

pritch

24th September 2016, 09:15

Overnight the big topic was the FIM stewards' announcement that in future riders making obscene gestures will be fined. This in reaction to Rossi giving the finger to ESA for riding slower - if not actually slow - on the racing line last time out.

There followed photos of Schwantz, Rainey, Sheene, et al showing the finger.

The announcement was greeted with universal opprobrium: these guys are racers, the fans are not delicate, don't make it like F1, etc. All of which prompted someone to ask how it is then that half the riders have a princess complex? Problem with that is, while we may all agree with the sentiment there would be no agreement as to which half. :whistle:

And if Marquez was going to put on a skirt and hold an umbrella it would be for Lorenzo not Pedrosa. :devil2:

Dadpole

24th September 2016, 20:50

mulletman

24th September 2016, 21:02

FP3 was certainly an odd and scarey one. A couple of potentially nasty incidents (never seen clutch plates flying around like that).

My prediction is... No Ducati on the podium. Other than that, any of six or more depending on weather..

There will be changes for sure on the pitlane exit as that was spectacular , Alvaro Bautista , Nicky Hayden ,Mark Marquez , Pol Espargo (2)
Valentino Rossi ,Danillo Petrucci and Alex Lowes all came to some sort of grief.

roogazza

25th September 2016, 08:50

mm
jl
vr
mv
nh

I see Hayden slotted straight back in ! In 19th place. :laugh:

and no more giving the finger ! It'll soon be,now don't race too close,don't pass unless its really safe,in fact we're here to participate not win. Everyone will get a trophy so just have fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :confused:

BMWST?

25th September 2016, 09:15

Autech

25th September 2016, 09:36

well despite the on line sky guide not listing qualifying it was actually on.Despite MM domination of fp4 and Qualifying he didnt look as ragged as normal.
He was using the hard front tyre,he has reservations about wether that tyre will be suitable if conditions are cooler for the race.The track temperature was about 40 deg.

Yup could flip on its head this evening after the moto2 boys have torn up the track and the temp drops.

Go Dovi!

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Crasherfromwayback

25th September 2016, 10:33

DP will win, he will make MM his bitch just like last round. MM will scratch his head, remember that DP is the fucking man and accept defeat.
k

DP's leading on the time sheets now.

MM might as well hang up his leathers, put on a mini skirt and hold Dani's umbrella on the grid...

Got a carton Steinies you want to lose on that?

Dadpole

25th September 2016, 11:03

Dovi for the win...:banana:

But, frankly I think Marquez has been so good since Friday it will be his race.

Crasherfromwayback

25th September 2016, 11:05

MM

Pedro

Maverick

Lorenzo

Rossi

pritch

25th September 2016, 11:12

I see Hayden slotted straight back in ! In 19th place. :laugh:

and no more giving the finger ! It'll soon be,now don't race too close,don't pass unless its really safe,in fact we're here to participate not win. Everyone will get a trophy so just have fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :confused:

OK, I let the sentimentality of the situation impress me overmuch. On the other hand the last time Hayden was on a factory Honda with Michelins he was World Champ.

The FIM need to look at themselves. The situation regarding "derogatory gestures" has descended into farce. Originally it was stated by all and sundry that there were to be fines for giving the finger. Later it was widely reported that was an error, there were to be no fines, the riders had just received a letter asking them to play nice. One rider had got his wires crossed they said. Never listen to a rider they said.

This morning there has been posted on Twitter a letter to one Nicolo Bulega from the FIM Stewards advising him that he contravened the new rule regarding derogatory gestures and has accordingly been fined 300 euros.

Sorry I can't remember who, but there was a rider crashed in practice at Aragon, ESA? Petrucci? He reportedly couldn't remember the crash, may not have been all that sure where he was, but he was permitted to take the track again. If that's true that's just not acceptable. IIRC in WSBK if the helmet shows signs of impact there is no further riding permitted. MotoGP should take a leaf out of that book.

It was Petrucci: "I was conscious but didn't remember where I was. I went back out and (still) didn't remember where I was. I was scared." WTF?

pritch

25th September 2016, 11:19

MM

Pedro

Maverick

Lorenzo

Rossi

You rushed that a bit. The race hasn't actually started yet. :devil2:

roogazza

25th September 2016, 11:37

OK, I let the sentimentality of the situation impress me overmuch. On the other hand the last time Hayden was on a factory Honda with Michelins he was World Champ.

Sorry I can't remember who, but there was a rider crashed in practice at Aragon, ESA? Petrucci? He reportedly couldn't remember the crash, may not have been all that sure where he was, but he was permitted to take the track again. If that's true that's just not acceptable. IIRC in WSBK if the helmet shows signs of impact there is no further riding permitted. MotoGP should take a leaf out of that book.

Yeah Petrucci, bit of a worry huh,missing a few minutes somewhere.

Dadpole

25th September 2016, 12:44

Yeah Petrucci, bit of a worry huh,missing a few minutes somewhere.

I gather they gave his noggin the full range of tests and found no sign of anything amiss. They may have concluded he was related to John Key.

Autech

25th September 2016, 12:57

Got a carton Steinies you want to lose on that?

You secretly want me to right so you can see Marquez in a mini skirt, don't you?

Shame Dani had a tumble in quali, he's made it hard for himself yet again.

Go DOVI!

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BMWST?

25th September 2016, 14:00

You secretly want me to right so you can see Marquez in a mini skirt, don't you?

Shame Dani had a tumble in quali, he's made it hard for himself yet again.

Go DOVI!

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if( and it seems it is a big if) MM can get the Hard tyres to work he has gone........

Crasherfromwayback

25th September 2016, 14:14

Go DOVI!

Dovi's only got slightly more chance of winning it than I have...

Kornholio

25th September 2016, 14:36

Hayden paying $2001.... Lorenzo is paying $13 and so is Vinales. Marquez is clearly the favourite for this at $1:35.... Rossi at $7:50??

Drew

25th September 2016, 16:07

Hayden paying $2001.... Lorenzo is paying $13 and so is Vinales. Marquez is clearly the favourite for this at $1:35.... Rossi at $7:50??

Rossi is worth a sly twenty to win at those odds.

Drew

25th September 2016, 16:55

Does anyone else wonder if Lorenzo is taking the piss out there? I'm watching FP4 at the moment, he's not even bloody trying.

AllanB

25th September 2016, 17:37

Hmmm can you bet at the TAB?

I have a disturbing desire for Rossi to win the season. Be nice before he retires. Still the best ever IMO. ;)

jasonu

25th September 2016, 19:33

Hmmm can you bet at the TAB?

I have a disturbing desire for Rossi to win the season. Be nice before he retires. Still the best ever except for Mick Doohan IMO. ;)

Fixed it....

Autech

25th September 2016, 21:01

So what channel and what time is the Moto3? I'm confused, or Sky is...

speights_bud

25th September 2016, 21:06

Holy shit balls, just watched the crash reel from FP3.

Seems like the Michelin front is up to its old tricks catching riders out. Like bowling pins at one point, 3 riders and 3 bikes all trying to knock each other (and the marshals) down.

Be a good day to be a Marshal for souvenir collecting.... Mmmm exotic ducati clutch parts....:drool:

For those with a MotoGP login:

http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2016/09/24/crash-reel-7-smashes-in-dramatic-fp3-session/211504

Autech

26th September 2016, 07:55

So sky are cunts n didnt show the Moto3...

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mulletman

26th September 2016, 08:46

So sky are cunts n didnt show the Moto3...

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Videopass is the way to go and just ditch Sky all together.

Crasherfromwayback

26th September 2016, 10:24

Marquez is clearly the favourite for this at $1:35.... Rossi at $7:50??

Was paying $2.50 when I got him... :shifty:

pritch

26th September 2016, 12:55

sky are cunts

And so say all of us. When the commentary started with Moto2 I thought maybe they'd play Moto3 after MotoGP but no... Never mind, it wasn't important, it's not like it decided a World Championship or anything...:brick:

Autech

26th September 2016, 13:00

And so say all of us. When the commentary started with Moto2 I thought maybe they'd play Moto3 after MotoGP but no... Never mind, it wasn't important, it's not like it decided a World Championship or anything...:brick:

For sky's a bunch of fuckwits, for skyyyys a bunch of fucccckwits, for sky's a bunch of FUUU-HHH-KKK-WWIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTSSSS, and incompetent cunts. AND INCOMPETENT CUNTS.

I'm trying not to check the results but don't have time to source an illegal viewing method.

Autech

26th September 2016, 13:03

So apparently Dani's tyres were poos and Mitchie are investigating, you know that when Dani destroys a front tyre something is not right. Could see he was struggling big time. They're getting there slowly but it seems the teething issues will continue for a wee while longer. Lots of lap records getting smashed though so they clearly are a good tyre.

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/233924/1/pedrosa-nothing-i-can-regret.html

pritch

26th September 2016, 13:11

I'm having trouble downloading that link. I suspect I know what it might be but just in case...

Dovi had similar which is why he went in to reverse so to speak.

Autech

26th September 2016, 13:24

I'm having trouble downloading that link. I suspect I know what it might be but just in case...

Dovi had similar which is why he went in to reverse so to speak.

Last I saw of him he was getting smoked by an Aprilia...

roogazza

26th September 2016, 17:10

I'm having trouble downloading that link. I suspect I know what it might be but just in case...

Dovi had similar which is why he went in to reverse so to speak.

But hey,we've had 7 different winners this year !!!
I know what I'd rather have ! But to be fair the weather has been all over the place.

Crasherfromwayback

26th September 2016, 17:54

But hey,we've had 7 different winners this year !!!
.

Eight I think, Old Bean.

BMWST?

26th September 2016, 21:02

its been an unbeileiable year as far as the race results go,but when results change because of trye problems thats not so good.Becomes a bit of a lottery if the tyres are an unknown quantity

Moise

27th September 2016, 00:49

its been an unbeileiable year as far as the race results go,but when results change because of trye problems thats not so good.Becomes a bit of a lottery if the tyres are an unknown quantity
Michelin need to improve their consistency. But tyre variability is also a factor in other motorsport such as F1, just not to the same extent.

I suspect the main factor in improving the competition is the control ECU. Rossi was talking about the rear spinning up late in the race. Last year the electronics would have controlled that for him.

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Tazz

27th September 2016, 04:38

I'm having trouble downloading that link. I suspect I know what it might be but just in case...

Dovi had similar which is why he went in to reverse so to speak.

Bah! Just a flesh wound! :sweatdrop

george formby

27th September 2016, 08:30

I wonder what the odds are for MV being world champion next year? Slightly less than on Saturday I expect.

Does anybody else have trouble stringing a sentence together after watching moto 3?

Autech

27th September 2016, 08:45

I wonder what the odds are for MV being world champion next year? Slightly less than on Saturday I expect.

Does anybody else have trouble stringing a sentence together after watching moto 3?

I dunno cause the cunts didn't air it lol.

MV will be world champ next year I think, but he's got the old boys club to beat who wont take kindly to him intruding on their alien club lol.

Though I am quite excited at the prospect of Rins on a competitive Suzuki

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Dadpole

27th September 2016, 09:04

Does anybody else have trouble stringing a sentence together after watching moto 3?

Indeed. That race showed why Moto3 is the best racing of the lot. Drama, agony, ecstasy and a Saffa with six thousand teeth.

george formby

27th September 2016, 09:13

Indeed. That race showed why Moto3 is the best racing of the lot. Drama, agony, ecstasy and a Saffa with six thousand teeth.

Yeah, the expression "biting off more than he can chew" has never sprung to mind.

george formby

27th September 2016, 09:18

I dunno cause the cunts didn't air it lol.

MV will be world champ next year I think, but he's got the old boys club to beat who wont take kindly to him intruding on their alien club lol.

Though I am quite excited at the prospect of Rins on a competitive Suzuki

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It's hard enough for me to watch this season unfold, never mind contemplate 2017. At one point in the race I had the distinct impression that Rossi was having a really good look at how MV rides the Suzuki. He's not afraid to contemplate 2017.

Autech

27th September 2016, 10:21

It's hard enough for me to watch this season unfold, never mind contemplate 2017. At one point in the race I had the distinct impression that Rossi was having a really good look at how MV rides the Suzuki. He's not afraid to contemplate 2017.

I find MVs style interesting as he isn't afraid to move about on the bike mid corner (last time I checked anyways). Most riders are set up for the corner even before their knee hits the ground.
Rossi has also commented in the past that MV "does not close the throttle". So he's clearly sizing him up.
Gunna be interesting indeed!

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