MotoGP 2016

**Crasherfromwayback** · 13th May 2016, 22:59

Originally Posted by Autech

We all had theories that Dani's ability to get a bike out of a corner would make him great for a mitchie.

What do you mean *we* white man? Don't you mean *you*? Or maybe it was all of the shit you read?

Fail.

**Oscar** · 14th May 2016, 06:37

Originally Posted by merv

But Gaz, you can't be Japanese to be given such concessions can you?

Honda are the most powerful member of IRTA. They generally get thier own way.

**Grumph** · 14th May 2016, 07:35

Originally Posted by merv

Yeah its not like Honda didn't know, because they stuffed it up the year before too and fell from their perch as the greatest engine maker then, whereas before that they had the drive out of corners, the first seamless gearbox etc etc and now they are sucking it up to Yamaha.

I'm picking that they're using electronics to try and compensate for a chassis problem...It won't hook up on the Michelins, possibly due to rear end geometry so they've softened the power delivery - possibly too much.
They've stuffed up the rear end at least once before so you'd think they'd learn - but the Honda policy of bringing new young engineers through and letting them have relatively free rein has bitten them in the bum before. Without access to chassis drawings you'd never know what's changed year to year.
It takes a strong personality like Doohan to keep them on a development track which suits that rider - and i don't think MM really knows yet just what he wants...
It should work better once onto tracks where a high corner speed can be carried as acceleration from low speeds appears to be the weak point at present.
Le Mans was always considered a gokart track due to the high no of 2nd gear corners.

**Drew** · 14th May 2016, 09:12

Put a longer swingarm in the Honda, problem solved.

**Reckless** · 14th May 2016, 09:37

Originally Posted by Drew

Put a longer swingarm in the Honda, problem solved.

Good Stuff I think you should email them

I know I'm a cheeky cunt LMAO

**pritch** · 14th May 2016, 09:58

Originally Posted by Drew

Put a longer swingarm in the Honda, problem solved.

Yeah, making the bike longer wouldn't hurt. As long as they don't make it any higher - Pedrosa's feet wouldn't reach the ground.

**Drew** · 14th May 2016, 10:04

Originally Posted by pritch

Yeah, making the bike longer wouldn't hurt. As long as they don't make it any higher - Pedrosa's feet wouldn't reach the ground.

It's a joke man. I have no doubt they've tries a longer swingarm. The adverse effect is slow turn in (in my experience, I'm well aware that I'm no expert).

**pritch** · 14th May 2016, 10:22

Originally Posted by Drew

It's a joke man..

I assumed that, and so was my reply.

**Reckless** · 14th May 2016, 12:07

Originally Posted by pritch

I assumed that, and so was my reply.

mine to lol

**pritch** · 15th May 2016, 09:34

Yesterday the Italian press were reporting Vinales had signed with Yamaha, but the Spanish press were reporting Pedrosa had signed with Yamaha.
Today the Spanish press, quoting sources close to the rider, say Vinales has signed with Yamaha. So that makes it sort of unanimous among the press.

We still need an announcement to make it official, maybe Mugello?

Update: The Spanish press say an announcement will be made Thursday. The world says if it's that certain, why wait?

**BMWST?** · 15th May 2016, 09:42

Originally Posted by pritch

Yeah, making the bike longer wouldn't hurt. As long as they don't make it any higher - Pedrosa's feet wouldn't reach the ground.

he has toppled of at rest recently at some promo thing(bear in mind that recently is relative for an old bastard)

**pritch** · 15th May 2016, 11:55

Originally Posted by BMWST?

(bear in mind that recently is relative for an old bastard)

There are some of us hereabout who fully understand that problem.

**Dave-** · 15th May 2016, 14:09

Originally Posted by BMWST?

he has toppled of at rest recently at some promo thing(bear in mind that recently is relative for an old bastard)

**SimJen** · 16th May 2016, 10:38

Pedo with Honda for another couple of years.....yawn!

http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/new...l-2018-736949/

Originally Posted by pritch

Yesterday the Italian press were reporting Vinales had signed with Yamaha, but the Spanish press were reporting Pedrosa had signed with Yamaha.
Today the Spanish press, quoting sources close to the rider, say Vinales has signed with Yamaha. So that makes it sort of unanimous among the press.

We still need an announcement to make it official, maybe Mugello?

Update: The Spanish press say an announcement will be made Thursday. The world says if it's that certain, why wait?