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  1. 4th November 2009, 20:26 #46
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cleve View Post
    Someone please re post the classic Yamaha tongue in cheek video clip where Ben Spies tells us how he learns tracks so quick by imagining them as an animal shape...
    Hehehe..yep...that was my post originally...funny as I thought! I'll see if I can find it for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cleve View Post
    Someone please re post the classic Yamaha tongue in cheek video clip where Ben Spies tells us how he learns tracks so quick by imagining them as an animal shape...
    Here ya go mate...

    http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Sep/090908spies.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback View Post
    I can (and do) bullshit with the best of them mate!



    Mate...as you know...we're all different. Guys like that...they beat themselves up REAL bad not winning. But they'd do that playing cards too. It's just not in them to take getting beat. Other hate it...but hide it better. But I honestly very seriously doubt ANY one at the very top level likes it. Two really mellow cats that are both friends of mine (Stefan Merriman and Bruce Ainstey) are both that cool and laid back as far as you see...and to a certain extent they are...but boy...they aren't good at coming second.

    I've played all sorts of sports over the years...and I've enjoyed all of them. Made a lot of good friends over the years doing them too...but my point was and is...that's not why I played them/did them. I got a kick/thrill out of beating them and winning. Still do. I admire anyone than can walk away happy after a hiding. I'm pretty gracious in defeat...but I fucking hate it.
    Haha, thanks mate, well said!
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    Quote Originally Posted by slowpoke View Post
    Haha, thanks mate, well said!
    Cheers Mate. Now get out there and kick some fucking arse!
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    Go Ben!.............
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback View Post
    Here ya go mate...

    http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Sep/090908spies.htm
    that's the one~! Brilliant. Cheers. Worth a 2nd look.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johan View Post
    Go Ben!.............
    ahhh so in SBK sponsor outfit - not Tech 3...
    "...New Zealanders, for all their faults, have virtues that are precious: an unwillingness to be intimidated by the new, the formidable, or class systems; trust in situations where there would otherwise be none; compassion for the underdog; a sense of responsibility for people in difficulty; not undertaking to do something without seeing it through - "
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    Quote Originally Posted by johan View Post
    Go Ben!.............
    Nice pic and Here's the Article:
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    Hmmmm, Wots Happening at Ducati?
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    Quote Originally Posted by johan View Post
    Go Ben!.............
    Loving his leathers!
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    For me it's gonna be the best race of the season. Spies is gonna OWN!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by White trash View Post
    For me it's gonna be the best race of the season. Spies is gonna OWN!!!
    I'm standing by my prediction that he'll be the 3rd Yamaha home.
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    And how would you vote?

    I voted for Top Five.
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    Well at least Spies is realistic.

    http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/154...gp_podium.html

    Unlike anyone on here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by carbonhed View Post
    Well at least Spies is realistic.

    http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/154...gp_podium.html

    Unlike anyone on here.
    I'm betting that's his race psychology coming in to play. A tactical comment to lull his competitors into a false sense of security.

    Plus, unless you're a Mair and talk the BS but back it up - it is better to play yourself down - reduces pressure and then if you don't win, you can say well I never thought I would. But, if (when) you do win, you can be very smug about it.
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