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pritch
27th July 2017, 20:28
MCN have announced that Guy Martin has retired. Others are not so sure. He had a high speed crash on the Island this year due to a technical failure of his Honda. There is an interview made following that on the Net that showed he was seriously shaken up. Arriving at a 140mph corner "with a box full of neutrals" could do that.

His actual statement is here: https://guymartinracing.co.uk/a-word-from-guy/

Feel free to take your own meaning, others have.
HenryDorsetCase
27th July 2017, 21:03
Hopefully he will press on with the other stuff. I have great hopes for his LSR Triumph drive, and I watched a thing of him in Jyna last night that I enjoyed. Singlespeed FTW1

Also, does he sell "Nigel Racing Corporation" Tshirts because I want one!
AllanB
27th July 2017, 21:06
FAKE NEWS - everyone knows Hondas don't fail. FS
merv
27th July 2017, 21:42
Soup has this story where it really is the Honda he has walked away from and nothing else at the moment - don't blame him after what happened to McGuiness and himself.

https://www.superbikeplanet.com/gearhead-guy-martin-bails-cbr-bails/
onearmedbandit
27th July 2017, 21:52
MCN - Making up new bike release pics and information since ages ago.
HenryDorsetCase
28th July 2017, 16:54
FAKE NEWS - everyone knows Hondas don't fail. FS

"box full of neutrals"
Crasherfromwayback
28th July 2017, 17:41
He's like fucking Jamie Oliver or summat nowadays. Cunt's popping up everywhere. Guy Martin overload.
Brian d marge
28th July 2017, 19:56
That gearbox eh... Watch suzuka and see how they do

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jellywrestler
28th July 2017, 20:37
He's like fucking Jamie Oliver or summat nowadays. Cunt's popping up everywhere. Guy Martin overload.

motorcycling here benefitted with burt munro and john britten being put in front of everyday new zealanders, what harm does having a character like mr martin out there spread wide do?
pritch
28th July 2017, 21:12
That gearbox eh... Watch suzuka and see how they do


McPint crashed due to an auto blipper blipping when it shouldn't, and Martin had a surprise box of neutrals. Some surprise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjZXaUwYoog
Brian d marge
28th July 2017, 21:30
Yes always electrical when a Honda blows ....

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merv
28th July 2017, 22:52
Then there was Casey's stuck throttle last year too, not a good result for the CBR lately.
pritch
28th July 2017, 23:03
Yes always electrical when a Honda blows ....



They all try that. Even John Britten pulled that out of a hat at Daytona. Kawasaki would have had trouble convincing anyone in this instance. My brother didn't like this photo 'cause he owned a Kawasaki.

Look down past the flame at Sykes left shin...
HenryDorsetCase
28th July 2017, 23:19
That gearbox eh... Watch suzuka and see how they do

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After McGuinness and Martin I expect HRC have mounted a round the clock Apollo level effort to unfuck it. They'll be fine.


In fact I read a statement from Neil Tuxworth who said "Uh, yup, all fixed"
HenryDorsetCase
28th July 2017, 23:21
motorcycling here benefitted with burt munro and john britten being put in front of everyday new zealanders, what harm does having a character like mr martin out there spread wide do?

None whatever. He is personable, and relatable. People's Mums know him as that nice young man from the telly. He is the only british motorcycle racer that civilians can name since Barry Sheene, maybe Fogarty. Nothing but good
Brian d marge
28th July 2017, 23:56
After McGuinness and Martin I expect HRC have mounted a round the clock Apollo level effort to unfuck it. They'll be fine.


In fact I read a statement from Neil Tuxworth who said "Uh, yup, all fixed"Haven't heard anything at work , not that I'm likely too ...

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Doppleganger
31st July 2017, 10:22
Don't be surprised to hear that John Guinness does a similar thing too
ellipsis
31st July 2017, 20:35
Don't be surprised to hear that John Guinness does a similar thing too


...is that Alec's brother...
Doppleganger
1st August 2017, 06:30
...is that Alec's brother...

......Son......
Laava
1st August 2017, 07:24
My understanding was that he said he retired from road racing, so we will still see him on the track...maybe...
Doppleganger
1st August 2017, 12:22
Sounded keen to keep racing the electric bike at the island
pritch
5th August 2017, 15:22
He still gets some great rides. http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/motorcycles/guy-martin-best-bike-hes-ridden