MotoGP 2014

[BMWST?]

Yeah it is. but luckily I'm a SKY subscriber and got the WSB live in from Austruckingfailure last sunday ! Appreciate that !

If they don't show Motogp I have a arranged for a mate to burn off a copy which will arrive on the morning after, I'm covered.

Has motogp been cinfirmed on sky?

[Dave-]

Yeah it is. but luckily I'm a SKY subscriber and got the WSB live in from Austruckingfailure last sunday ! Appreciate that !

If they don't show Motogp I have a arranged for a mate to burn off a copy which will arrive on the morning after, I'm covered.

Even if they do get motogp, you're better off to ditch sky, spend the difference on a decent internet connection and just stream whatever you want to your TV.

[roogazza]

Even if they do get motogp, you're better off to ditch sky, spend the difference on a decent internet connection and just stream whatever you want to your TV.

Yeah dave, seems thats the way the world is moving and I'll have to re evaluate what I want soon.
My sons tell me to get with the times lol buy me cell phones and got me txting ! But I still get in trouble not taking my bloody phone everywhere /!!!!! Must admit it is far cheaper txting the other half from Italy than phoning home. She gets updates where I (might !!!) be, haha
But I do use the history (hitler ) channel and the like and do watch other sports.

[tail_end_charlie]

So Marquez is to miss the Phillip Island test, anyone want to hazard a guess as to weither or not HRC will ask thier local test rider to stand in for him?

Myself, I think its pretty doubtful. HRC seem to want to hold CS as a background test rider, and not one that is out with the others where times can be compared. I wonder if that is HRC or CS calling the shots on that???

[Crasherfromwayback]

So Marquez is to miss the Phillip Island test, anyone want to hazard a guess as to weither or not HRC will ask thier local test rider to stand in for him?

Myself, I think its pretty doubtful. HRC seem to want to hold CS as a background test rider, and not one that is out with the others where times can be compared. I wonder if that is HRC or CS calling the shots on that???

Yeah good point mate.

[Badjelly]

Well I just got totally overcome by the spirit of the occasion and forked out for the MotoGP video subscription again.

I didn't even have to do that. They signed me up for another year (including the current off-season) in November, debited my credit card, everything all done for me. Wasn't that nice of them?

[Crasherfromwayback]

I didn't even have to do that. They signed me up for another year (including the current off-season) in November, debited my credit card, everything all done for me. Wasn't that nice of them?

Lol. Yeah the cheeky cunts tried that with me too...cept my card was over it's limit and they couldn't. Fuckers tried three times no less!

[Mental Trousers]

It's the same as with the dodgy WSBK subscription - untick the Autorenew

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130680900

[Shaun Harris]

Ducati gotta go OPEN class route and if they do, they will be back on the podium again I reckon well before the season is over. 2015 is going to be like watching Moto2 or 3 in the motogp class again, way cool

[Badjelly]

It's the same as with the dodgy WSBK subscription - untick the Autorenew

Yeah, I could, but that Carmelo Ezpeleta is such a nice guy, I just want to give him all my money!

[Reckless]

Ducati gotta go OPEN class route and if they do, they will be back on the podium again I reckon well before the season is over. 2015 is going to be like watching Moto2 or 3 in the motogp class again, way cool

They may not Sean???

Today's report off Moto GP they are up there in 4th, further up than they have been for a while?
Jeepers that'll make the decision harder not easier?? Another 10th place decision made, 4th who knows?

Dovizioso and teammate Cal Crutchlow took to the track on their Desmosedici GP14 machines to try out the updates brought to Malaysia for these tests and continue development work on the bikes.

After evaluating a number of different set-ups in his 47 laps on the track, Dovizioso found a comfortable feeling towards the end of the day. The Italian rider was able to record his quickest time of 2’01.029s just a few minutes before the end, concluding Wednesday’s session in an encouraging fourth place.

The priority of the Ducati Team at this test is to continue with the development of the GP14, as they aim to finalise their decision to run ‘Open’ class or ‘MSMA’ entries in 2014.

Dovizioso commented, “We started the day when the grip on the track was not particularly good. We did some laps in the morning, but then worked better in the afternoon when the track improved. The first day was positive, because with what we tested we were able to improve the bike, both in the electronics and in set-up.”

“We didn’t have much new stuff to try, just different set-ups that seemed to work well. I had a really good feeling towards the end of the day, when I put on a good tyre on my final exit and managed to set a good time. Even though the times are not to be considered a reference point, I’m still pretty pleased with the improvement we made today.”

[Shaun Harris]

They may not Sean???

Today's report off Moto GP they are up there in 4th, further up than they have been for a while?
Jeepers that'll make the decision harder not easier?? Another 10th place decision made, 4th who knows?

Dovizioso and teammate Cal Crutchlow took to the track on their Desmosedici GP14 machines to try out the updates brought to Malaysia for these tests and continue development work on the bikes.

After evaluating a number of different set-ups in his 47 laps on the track, Dovizioso found a comfortable feeling towards the end of the day. The Italian rider was able to record his quickest time of 2’01.029s just a few minutes before the end, concluding Wednesday’s session in an encouraging fourth place.

The priority of the Ducati Team at this test is to continue with the development of the GP14, as they aim to finalise their decision to run ‘Open’ class or ‘MSMA’ entries in 2014.

Dovizioso commented, “We started the day when the grip on the track was not particularly good. We did some laps in the morning, but then worked better in the afternoon when the track improved. The first day was positive, because with what we tested we were able to improve the bike, both in the electronics and in set-up.”

“We didn’t have much new stuff to try, just different set-ups that seemed to work well. I had a really good feeling towards the end of the day, when I put on a good tyre on my final exit and managed to set a good time. Even though the times are not to be considered a reference point, I’m still pretty pleased with the improvement we made today.”

yea been following all that mate, but we do not know what exact spec the bikes are in with this test? and the gp14 is already quite a bit different to last years bike

I bet there is a very different DUCATI under one of the riders out there

[roogazza]

Last week I was given Matt Oxleys book on Mick Doohan to read (great read too).
So naturally I clicked on a Blog with his name on it.
http://www.motomatters.com/blog/2014...of_bike_r.html

[pritch]

So Marquez is to miss the Phillip Island test, anyone want to hazard a guess as to weither or not HRC will ask thier local test rider to stand in for him?

Myself, I think its pretty doubtful. HRC seem to want to hold CS as a background test rider, and not one that is out with the others where times can be compared. I wonder if that is HRC or CS calling the shots on that???

Honda have said he will not be at Phillip Island. He has said he intends to take a year off all motorsport, no testing, but then he was challenging some top V8 drivers to a kart race a week or two back.

Guess we will know the truth in October?

[pritch]

Last week I was given Matt Oxleys book on Mick Doohan to read (great read too).
So naturally I clicked on a Blog with his name on it.
http://www.motomatters.com/blog/2014...of_bike_r.html

I have been quoting Oxley quite frequently. A former TT winner and lap record holder, he has been a racing journo for about twenty five years(?).
Until recently he had a page in BIKE each month but the full version of his columns appears here: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/author/matoxley/
There you go, lots to read