MotoGP 2013

**tail_end_charlie** · 26th April 2013, 09:39

Couple of links that are interesting:

Ant West's QMMF Moto 2 in some close up photos. Interesting that they are using an all CF swingarm, don't know of anyone else doing that right now. My understanding was that it has been tried by some MotoGP teams in the past, but they felt it was easier to get the correct amount of flex out of a conventional Aluminum swingarm.

Nicky Hayden's Ducati GP13 in some close up photos as well. And after saying the above about swingarms, it appears that the GP13 is running a CF swingarm. Also looks like maybe they have gone back to trying the CF fork tube outers, although I wasn't able to see clearly if it was CF or just painted black.

Last but not least, disappointing to hear that Ben Spies will sit out the Jerez round due to continuing trouble with his shoulder injury. Seems that he's pinching a nerve now trying to compensate for his weak right shoulder. It will be interesting to see how Pirro gets on with his bike at the Jerez round though...

**Badjelly** · 26th April 2013, 09:44

Originally Posted by Hinny

A homeless guy I met in Las Vegas said his Dad was a gambler; and the only thing he ever taught him was: "Never take another man's bet"
Odds on, he knows something you don't.
He says "I bet you...."something or other,
you say "fair enough, you are right" etc.
You ain't gonna lose like that.
Advice for the wise.

It sure sounds like his Dad taught him well!

**roogazza** · 27th April 2013, 08:11

Had another (one of many ) replies from Sky sport last night.
It appears unlikely they will now be getting Motogp.

Sky have admitted under valueing their bid and hope that some other channel picks up the rights so motogp fans can view their sport sometime this year.

Well thats just F....n dandy !

ps I can cut sky sport, but then miss WSBK.
I can later at the end of the season though.

**Bert** · 27th April 2013, 10:11

Originally Posted by roogazza

Had another (one of many ) replies from Sky sport last night.
It appears unlikely they will now be getting Motogp.

Sky have admitted under valueing their bid and hope that some other channel picks up the rights so motogp fans can view their sport sometime this year.

Well thats just F....n dandy !

ps I can cut sky sport, but then miss WSBK.
I can later at the end of the season though.

Surely it's getting to a stage where sky will have to front for false advertising.... (I've just been looking through mysky recordings as im dam sure there will be some motogp adds from earlier in the year)...

**cmoore** · 29th April 2013, 20:54

Can't wait for this weekend, lovn the qualifying sessions, Jorge is Jorge, pedrosa is under pressure, MM is a freak, Rossi is capable of anything, crutchlow can fight for a podium, dovi, Bautista, Hayden are all in with a chance of a podium....bring it on!!

**tail_end_charlie** · 29th April 2013, 22:34

Originally Posted by cmoore

Can't wait for this weekend, lovn the qualifying sessions, Jorge is Jorge, pedrosa is under pressure, MM is a freak, Rossi is capable of anything, crutchlow & Bradle can fight for a podium, dovi, Bautista, Hayden are all in with a chance of finishing....bring it on!!

Fixed that for ya!