MotoGP 2013

**Crasherfromwayback** · 29th August 2013, 09:17

Originally Posted by Drew

Just done a quick search. Is the superglide sport not offered anymore Pete? I always thought they were cool, and as good as you're likely to get performance wise on a big block from the factory.

Nope. The FXDF (Fatbob) is the closest thing avail now. But nah. A Dyna handles better to a point (most of 'em are steeper in the steering head etc)...but past that point, a Softail pisses all over them. Don't forget that a Dyna's engine is mounted on rubber blocks to isolate the engines vibration...and the swing arm is only mounted through the rear of the transmission...not the frame. So when you push 'em hard...the swing arm just rocks the engine on it's mounts. A Softail's engine is bolted directly to the frame, and the swing arm goes through the transmission AND the frame. Much stiffera. Feel about 60 kg's lighter because of that too.

**pritch** · 29th August 2013, 09:19

There is currently a transfer window open in the MCN Fantasy League. I wasn't going to bother with transfers, just pick a team and watch what happens. This year, as was the case last year though, one of the BSB riders I had picked wasn't even racing. John Laverty had decided to work for his brother in MotoGP. So I replaced him with somebody I've never heard of, but who is hopefully actually turning up on the day.

At this point I was allowed two more changes so I selected MM to replace #46 which neccessitated another change: Bautista for Bradl.
There being a limit to how much you can "spend".

If previous history is any indication, being selected for my team will bring about an immediate decline in the performance level of the riders involved. So if MM's carreer suddenly and unaccountably nosedives y'all will know the cause.

**macka77** · 29th August 2013, 09:31

Originally Posted by speights_bud

I'm gonna chip in here coz i've been officially accepted as a race official at Phillip Island

Gonna go fill my pockets with carbon fibre pieces

you can probably fill your bags of yzf m1 carbon fibre bits after a motogp weekend

**GD66** · 29th August 2013, 11:31

Mostly black, with bright green highlights ?

**Oscar** · 29th August 2013, 11:44

Originally Posted by macka77

you can probably fill your bags of yzf m1 carbon fibre bits after a motogp weekend

We were the last team outta the pits in 1990 and there was untold stuff left behind.
The wierdest was about 25 unopened 5l cans of Elf gas, packed in straw in individual wooden boxes.

**merv** · 29th August 2013, 12:42

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I raced against him at Wanganui in maybe 1995? When was the Welly Street Race after all?

Welly street race was a one off in 1997. Heeman was a spectacle. Andrew Stroud was there on a Fireblade (he wasn't long back from his Formula Extreme wins in USA), and seemed rather subdued for him, being beaten by Tony Rees and John Hepburn on GSXR750 SRAD's if I remember rightly. Other stars were Len Perry still going at the time, Hugh Anderson in classics and Rodney O'Connor was still racing the supermono then.

I posted a few pics for ya on Welly Street races way back in 2003 here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...9228#post19228

Back on topic though, of course Mick Doohan was still World Champ then.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 29th August 2013, 13:16

Originally Posted by merv

Welly street race was a one off in 1997. Heeman was a spectacle. Andrew Stroud was there on a Fireblade (he wasn't long back from his Formula Extreme wins in USA), and seemed rather subdued for him, being beaten by Tony Rees and John Hepburn on GSXR750 SRAD's if I remember rightly. Other stars were Len Perry still going at the time, Hugh Anderson in classics and Rodney O'Connor was still racing the supermono then.

I posted a few pics for ya on Welly Street races way back in 2003 here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...9228#post19228

Back on topic though, of course Mick Doohan was still World Champ then.

Yeah I raced my 883 there. Tossed it away a huge fashion. It was an awesome track to ride. For a wee bit anyway.

**bistard** · 29th August 2013, 17:03

Originally Posted by merv

Welly street race was a one off in 1997. Heeman was a spectacle. Andrew Stroud was there on a Fireblade (he wasn't long back from his Formula Extreme wins in USA), and seemed rather subdued for him, being beaten by Tony Rees and John Hepburn on GSXR750 SRAD's if I remember rightly. Other stars were Len Perry still going at the time, Hugh Anderson in classics and Rodney O'Connor was still racing the supermono then.

I posted a few pics for ya on Welly Street races way back in 2003 here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...9228#post19228

Back on topic though, of course Mick Doohan was still World Champ then.

Yes Merv, I remember it well, I was one of the organisers, what a nightmare, if you look at one of your phots, the one with bikes on the start grid, the bike two in from the bottom, is my ZXR400 with a large Kevin Grey riding it

**tail_end_charlie** · 29th August 2013, 17:04

I see that Dean Adams from SuperbikePlanet thinks rather highly of Bradley Smith. To be honest I think that the kid isn't doing too bad, and he is definately showing improvement. If he finishes 5th or better in at least one race this year I would consider it a success.

Crasher to refute in 3, 2, 1 ........

**Drew** · 29th August 2013, 17:25

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Nope. The FXDF (Fatbob) is the closest thing avail now. But nah. A Dyna handles better to a point (most of 'em are steeper in the steering head etc)...but past that point, a Softail pisses all over them. Don't forget that a Dyna's engine is mounted on rubber blocks to isolate the engines vibration...and the swing arm is only mounted through the rear of the transmission...not the frame. So when you push 'em hard...the swing arm just rocks the engine on it's mounts. A Softail's engine is bolted directly to the frame, and the swing arm goes through the transmission AND the frame. Much stiffera. Feel about 60 kg's lighter because of that too.

Come to think of it, I remember Jimmy telling me that the 'dressers' are where it's at for punting once or twice.

My information retention really is fucken shithouse.

Anyhoo.

C'MON PEDRO YA LITTLE FUCKER, PULL FINGER!!!

**roogazza** · 29th August 2013, 19:32

For my fellow armchair experts ! From Sir David Emmett.
http://www.motomatters.com/report/20..._of_home_.html

**Dogboy900** · 29th August 2013, 20:32

Just watched the BRNO race. Marquez seems so comfortable sliding that Honda it is unbelievable. I was expecting the rear to come round to join the front a few times, but he just kept doing it.
Bautista also was getting his bike very loose trying to get ahead of Rossi. He doesn't look quite as in control as Marquez though, but a great ride from him again.

I felt sorry for Jorge after that blistering start but I guess thats racing. I actually really want to see Pedrosa win just to see if he will actually look happy after the race. A great race on his part but I really wish he would show a bit of personality!

**actungbaby** · 29th August 2013, 20:39

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Dunno. May find out one day. And as I've said before...he prob didn't have to ride 10/10ths to beat up on the Gibernau's of the world. Was a very diff story once Stoner and Lorenzo turned up. Now MM as well. Are we goona blame his age...or the tyres or what Oscar? Maybe it's time to finally admit that there are actually people out there that are simply faster that he is? Actually nah...that's not your style!

Omg his best before date has come and gone it happens to them all . no way he going be as fast as mm

Give the bike to somone new take up lawn bowls hehe