MotoGP 2015

[Autech]

Ohlins forks are worth how much and why? Poor old Dani P - Dani Pedrosa has been left with 'quite intense pain' in his left foot after a big accident in Free Practice 2 for the Czech Republic MotoGP.

The Spaniard was launched from his Repsol Honda due to fluid leaking from the front fork, causing the big highside at Turn 13 on only his second lap of the afternoon.


Someone is in big doo doos- Fuk, K-Teck will be in and taking over Motogp also soon

Fucks sake! Such shitty luck!


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[pritch]

An Enfield ! Haven't heard that one before. He did crash one but that was in a Thruxton endurance race. ]

It is the Thruxton crash that I recall and I must have confused that with his fatal one.

As I mentioned neither the book nor "The Motorcycle" article I have, mention any details of the accident. The book was first published in 1962, the second edition of 1963 mentions his death on the inside of the cover.

[Shaun Harris]

Fucks sake! Such shitty luck!


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Yep, an it also took VR down, uninjured also luckily. Ohlins will be very very embarrased

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hold yer horses - geez

Regards
Peanut

Lol. Not like he has any chance now! Worst bet of the year award.

[GD66]

It is the Thruxton crash that I recall and I must have confused that with his fatal one. As I mentioned neither the book nor "The Motorcycle" article I have, mention any details of the accident.

Gets a mention in that article, he crashed in pissing rain at the right hander at Clay Hill which even today and on modern BSB machinery looks a marginal corner. Re the 100 mph lap at the Island, it was originally attributed to Duke in 1955, then the timekeepers announced his lap was only 99.97 mph. Mac did the first ton lap in winning the eight-lap 1957 Senior on the Gilera. Minter did the first 100 mph lap on a single in the 1960 Senior, followed by Hailwood. And Mac was attributed the first 100 mph lap by a 250, then had the timekeepers announce that it was just under, 99.58 from memory.
We'll get told off for derailing...

[Autech]

Yep, an it also took VR down, uninjured also luckily. Ohlins will be very very embarrased

I wonder if Dani pissed off some witch doctor at some stage in his life. You gotta admit he's had some terrible shit happen costing him races and possible championships over the years which weren't entirely his fault. Tyre warmers failing, TC sensors being cut, riders taking him out, fork leaking...


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[schrodingers cat]

Yep, an it also took VR down, uninjured also luckily. Ohlins will be very very embarrased

Trolling with the brand reference don't you think?
Most likely cause 'finger trouble'

When you hear hooves think horses not zebras

[GD66]

I wonder if Dani pissed off some witch doctor at some stage in his life. You gotta admit he's had some terrible shit happen costing him races and possible championships over the years which weren't entirely his fault. Tyre warmers failing, TC sensors being cut, riders taking him out, fork leaking...

True, and frequently overlooked by those summarising his career at a glance. Especially when compared to the number of times Rossi has crashed and walked away, even rejoined races without so much as a broken lever or footrest. Dani seems to break or tweak something on body or bike every time he gets off, yet his record is still pretty good. And there have been plenty of times during his career when the setup is right and the planets align, and he just checks out at the front and buggers off into the distance with nobody able to go with him. He was at times stunning on a 125 and 250.
As far as him being surly or grumpy, that demeanour seems to have dissipated somewhat in recent years. He doesn't ever badmouth anybody, and I couldn't have less interest in what he does when the helmet's off. Always a chance of a win when things go his way. Factor in the conduit to the Repsol $$, and I'd say he has a ride until he packs it in.

[Luckylegs]

Lol. Not like he has any chance now! Worst bet of the year award.

Turns out!

[Autech]

True, and frequently overlooked by those summarising his career at a glance. Especially when compared to the number of times Rossi has crashed and walked away, even rejoined races without so much as a broken lever or footrest. Dani seems to break or tweak something on body or bike every time he gets off, yet his record is still pretty good. And there have been plenty of times during his career when the setup is right and the planets align, and he just checks out at the front and buggers off into the distance with nobody able to go with him. He was at times stunning on a 125 and 250.
As far as him being surly or grumpy, that demeanour seems to have dissipated somewhat in recent years. He doesn't ever badmouth anybody, and I couldn't have less interest in what he does when the helmet's off. Always a chance of a win when things go his way. Factor in the conduit to the Repsol $$, and I'd say he has a ride until he packs it in.

Hear hear. Finally someone backing me in this thread lol.

Was a fair chance this weekend considering his performance in Brno last year where he blew them into the weeds and stopped the golden boys winning streak. Lets hope the foot isn't too bad.


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[Crasherfromwayback]

Turns out!

Fucking great season but. Still love to see MM get to within striking distance to make the last couple of rounds all on.

[Erelyes]

If this is suppose to be a reason NOT to sign Dani,you are doing it wrong.I agree that dani probably isnt going to win a championship,but heck as a number two rider he is perfect.Just say you have signed Marquez,or Lorenzo or Rossi.Who do you sign as your number two.Dani.You dont want a teammate who will beat you every other race if you want to win a championship,you want a guy who will amost always come third or fourth.Every now and then he beats the pants of everyone,including your number 1 rider,but for most of the year he is stealing points of your main mans rival

Yeah not I am NOT arguing that Dani should be out of the Repsol team, nothing of the sort.

I am just arguing that he has had the opportunity to take a title over all the years mentioned yet didn't make himself enough luck. And I don't think you can just put it down to injuries, the wrong kit, or team favoritism.

[Shaun Harris]

I wonder if Dani pissed off some witch doctor at some stage in his life. You gotta admit he's had some terrible shit happen costing him races and possible championships over the years which weren't entirely his fault. Tyre warmers failing, TC sensors being cut, riders taking him out, fork leaking...


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Yep, he is one of the bad luck kings for sure

[Shaun Harris]

Trolling with the brand reference don't you think?
Most likely cause 'finger trouble'

When you hear hooves think horses not zebras

Fact is Fact dude.

[schrodingers cat]

Please elaborate.
I'm sure the world would love to know factual details of the mode of failure.

I'm particularly interested to know why only one rider was affected by this particular manufacturer clock up (allegedly)