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There are a lot of bikes Jon I agree, dangerous game though motor sport, crashes into the first corner from the start are part and parcel of the sport as everybody tries to get in front, most of the others are an exception to this
Could be something in what you mention but generally after a lap there is a decent spread of bikes, could split them into two classes but there probably would not be enough time in the day?
The Moto 3 crash is a tricky one, you could say he cut him up but he could clearly see him too?
The majority of them in GP classes are highly experienced riders who have progressed, watch the 250 talent cup etc, about 4 1/2 foot tall and 12 years old, they start early and progress quickly
The worst ones do seem to be bike to bike contacts though 
Accidents, look at Marquez’s career! Incredible really and I guess this dictates how successful you will be, if your body can take it and you have not destroyed it that much that you can still cannot be competitive 
Watched a documentary on him a while ago, nearly ended his career when he rode in the 250 class, ran into the back of somebody and nearly blinded himself, think his eyesight has not been 100% since! A quick google whilst I’m bored
IT’S not supposed to be this way. If you crash 27 times in a MotoGP season, you’re meant to end the year with more hospital visits than trophies. Instead, Marc Marquez has been crowned as 2017 world champion as much because of his crash tally as in spite of it.
2018
On October 21st, 2018, at Motegi, Marc Márquez wrapped up his fifth MotoGP title in six seasons, with three races to spare. He did so despite having suffered his 18th crash of the season so far during FP4, the front washing out as he released the brakes in Turn 7. He led the MotoGP class in crashes at Motegi, and would continue to do so through the final race in Valencia, amassing a grand total of 23 crashes at official events throughout the 2018 season.
He had gone one better in 2018 than he had the year before, finishing second to Sam Lowes in 2017, ending up with 27 crashes to Lowes' 31. In 2016, he was a lowly third in the crash rankings, ending the season with 17 falls, behind Cal Crutchlow and Jack Miller with 26 and 25 crashes respectively.
What’s he on this year, must be near on 15 after the injury!
Imagine the cost for Honda, not to mention his 14 million salary! Big bucks motorsport £
Crazy 
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#475 5 Oct 2021 at 2.47am | | |
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Hi Chris,
Too many bikes on track in the lower classes with young and relatively inexperienced riders.
The sport has lost 3 teenagers already this year with a number of other horrific crashes as well.
The sports gotta do something and cutting the fields is the only way forward I can see
Best
Jon
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#474 4 Oct 2021 at 9.20pm | | |
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Didn’t see that one Jon, had a look, on you tube, nasty one that, fast too!
Air bags, armour and technical advances, more and more people are walking away from them which is pleasing to see 
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#473 4 Oct 2021 at 11.08am | | |
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Hi All,
Well I think the world championship standings had a lot of bearing on that race.
Second moto 3 crash that caused the second red card was horrific, couldn't believe the all walked away
Best
Jon
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#472 4 Oct 2021 at 8.05am | | |
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Been to Hexham quite a few times. Stop in a nice hotel in that area once a year and have a weekend up the north east, some really nice places
Rat boy wins, great ride must say, is he really back, that’s the question, looks like the bike was set up right, track surface was horrendous
WSB and JR, incredible, down and out twice in the first two races, cannot seem to get the front end set up, comes back and proves why he is a 6 time world champ, what a response!!!
BSB, so disappointing for Taz Mac. Great first race win yesterday, came from 13th on the grid to win, last race, the heavens opened up and he crashed out ffs, G Rea wins both wet races. Great day though for me
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#471 2 Oct 2021 at 9.16pm | | |
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In reply to Post #470
Racing been good in all classes, must say Hexham was an eye opener for me, lovely place surrounded by great roads.
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#470 2 Oct 2021 at 7.13pm | | |
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In reply to Post #469
brain dead camper van drivers not stopping at the passing spaces
Saw plenty of those, ****ing muppets on one track roads where the signs say...no camper vans, ffs
1400 miles clocked, great trip though
Night in Edinburgh then a night in Inverness
Applecross then to Gairloch
Ullapool
Durness, bleak!
Onto Thurso, John o groats and stopped in Wick
Inverness
Edinbrough, home!
Fishing wise, one Pollock and then somehow managed to break two rod rings ffs! lol
Knackered 
Back to bikes
Not seen the Moto GP qualifying today
WSB, bad crash for JR, hope he is back tomorrow! Toprak, unstoppable, what a rider!
BSB and Donnington for me tomorrow
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#469 25 Sept 2021 at 11.48am | | |
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No 22nd,very tricky conditions on the pass with strong winds and rain and brain dead camper van drivers not stopping at the passing spaces, even had one expecting us to stop when coming down and reverse. Saw a few stuck on single track roads that were too narrow for them to continue and not possible to turn around.
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#468 24 Sept 2021 at 1.39pm | | |
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We're you in Applecross today Goose, saw around 20 bikes and a bloke with a grey Tash riding a multistrada 
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#467 19 Sept 2021 at 9.00pm | | |
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Must admit the track limits and regulations are becoming a bit of a joke, they are or they are not, similar to the footy with VAR
Some great racing again though
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#466 19 Sept 2021 at 2.17pm | | |
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Hi All
Loved it as usual, congrats to Bastianini's ride
Yamaha putting in a protest for Peco's jump start kinda leaves it all up in the air though. Leaves a bit of a bitter taste
It's a professional sport though with small margins and if they're gonna do Mir for track limits on the final lap, I suppose Peco's got something coming.
Penalty for jumps is 2 long laps, but I don't know what they'll do with this one if the protest is upheld?
Best
Jon
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#465 13 Sept 2021 at 5.26pm | | |
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Was a great bit of racing that, loved it
MM is a great rider, I just can’t help thinking he is pushing it too far all the time, ditched it 18 times this season and the run wide cost him, great last few laps those though, the thing that makes the sport great!
Is it the lack of bike development time, not sure myself, I think others have come on and he is pushing it far too hard trying to keep up, people can blame the shoulder, not sure it is, the competition is quite strong, great ride by the rat though and I think everybody could see that he would press, press and press 
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#464 12 Sept 2021 at 6.13pm | | |
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The pundits were saying before this weekend his arm will never be any better and he will never ride at his previous level.
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#463 12 Sept 2021 at 6.10pm | | |
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Yep great race and sorry great ride for MM you can't be a pussy at that level.
Yeah 70k for super, 50k for the desi when he bought it, the other bikes he has are similar value. He works in the city but is a great guy that loves his bikes and rides them hard not just garage queen's.
Off on tour Tuesday, can't wait.
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#462 12 Sept 2021 at 2.04pm | | |
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Hi Chris,
Loved that, I'm smiling like a Cheshire cat again
Huge for Peko and thouroughly deserved , and Rossi lost his bet as he didn't cry
That image guy Honda hired for Rat boy whilst he was recuperating paid off massive, he was a completely different person in his post race interview, notably likeable (Which I never thought I'd say)
Best
Jon
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#461 12 Sept 2021 at 1.45pm | | |
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Can’t be bad, the super must be 70k!
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#460 12 Sept 2021 at 1.44pm | | |
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Get in! What a race!!!
Some ride that by Bagnaia with rat boy all over him!
Dirty rat pushing and pushing, ain’t good enough, ran it wide lol. Brilliant
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#459 12 Sept 2021 at 12.01pm | | |
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A guy I know had his desmodesi and superlegera shipped out there for a three dayer while he flew out. His garage also contains 3 more Ltd edition bikes and 2 supercars.
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#458 12 Sept 2021 at 7.36am | | |
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My sister lives in Spain, not too far away from Motoland. Out of interest I have had a look at bike hire, s1000rr, the £3600 damage wavier put me off 
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#457 11 Sept 2021 at 9.49pm | | |
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Three days on that track would be a nightmare unless your fitness is at professional athlete level, you would also need a van with spares including tyres and fuel is not available on cercuit. A track day at brands used to take me at least two days to recover.
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#456 11 Sept 2021 at 8.34pm | | |
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Thats a bargain mate, go for it
Ducati one two, Bagnaia lap record and FQ in 3rd, 0.5 sec of pole, rat boy in 6th, what’s the odds he crashes out again!
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#455 11 Sept 2021 at 11.17am | | |
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Hi Scozza
Because Moto hasn't been here for a while I forgot about Phillip island. Looked it up and track days work out at £80 / day but you have to bring your own bike.
Off to check out moped prices now
Best
Jon
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#454 11 Sept 2021 at 11.10am | | |
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Bloody hell Jon, if there’s one race track I would love to ride it’s down your way, Phillip island, that straight down to the sea, incredible! Try one there!
Anybody see the Aprillia chat with Laverty, talks about the bike, stunning machine, what a weapon that is!
And then MV is on one lol
Suzi Perry in hot pants, would I love to smash her back doors in 
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#453 11 Sept 2021 at 10.58am | | |
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Hi Scozza
I've never ridden a bike, but I mentioned to Mrs Fubar it might be a bucket list thing to learn how to ride and do a track day.
She reminded me (yet again) that "lockdown is not an excuse to do dumb s**t"
She said I could do it on a moped though so I've still got a small chance
Best
Jon
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#452 11 Sept 2021 at 10.49am | | |
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Sounds like a bargain that Jon, think one day on a sports bike would be enough for me lol. Good package though that
Think if I was going it would be flight in and bike hire
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#451 11 Sept 2021 at 9.18am | | |
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Hi scozza
Had to look that up
They do a 3 day "track day" for £680 plus camping costs
Best
Jon
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#450 11 Sept 2021 at 8.19am | | |
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I would love a track day there, love the massive oversized wall too, looks brill in the shots when the bikes go by
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#449 11 Sept 2021 at 7.43am | | |
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Hi All
I know we've only done FP1 and FP2, but I'll never get bored of watching riders follow each other through the corkscrew at Aragon.i can't think of a more iconic corner on the calendar, anyone?
Best
Jon
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#448 6 Sept 2021 at 10.00am | | |
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In reply to Post #447
One of the best riders on the planet Toprak
Should have gone to MotoGP for me
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#447 5 Sept 2021 at 6.27pm | | |
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#446 1 Sept 2021 at 9.49pm | | |
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Vinales riding in next gp, thought yamaha would have kept him in legal limbo for the rest of the season.
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#445 29 Aug 2021 at 8.18pm | | |
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End of an era moment today. The king has gone, long live the king
MM, just completely reckless, good news is he went down too, how many times now!
The new king maybe FQ, good race that and another win for the lad
ITV hub for free if anybody missed it
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#444 29 Aug 2021 at 7.42pm | | |
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Couldn't miss it, good race and great to see AE get on the podium for aprilia very well deserved.
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#443 29 Aug 2021 at 3.45pm | | |
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Hi Chris,
Tempted to delete my Vinales post, but if Aprillia announce contract cancelled on Tuesday and then say they can't wait to get him on the bike on Friday that's their problem not mine.
Decent race, not an Espargero bros fan but pleased for Aprilla's first podium.
Quateraro and baby Jorge deff a new era though.
Rat boy not even gonna comment.....
Loved the UK cheers for Cal, Vali, Jake and Sam, great to see and hear during difficult times
Dovi coming back
The constant tyre changes from track to track are becoming a bit of a lottery though, the riders who thrive on continuity are deffinately suffering and others took some very wierd gambles this weekend
Best
Jon
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#442 29 Aug 2021 at 12.41pm | | |
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Looking forward to this one
Anybody see MM 172mph off
Valentino Rossi’s last British GP
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#441 25 Aug 2021 at 1.00pm | | |
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Hi All
I know the mgmt tow company lines with the mutual consent stances and all the company politics and apologies etc,j but Vinales has gone pretty hard core stupid to basically get sacked from 2 €6mill plus bonuses jobs in 1 week.
I think James Hunt did something along these lines back in the day but I can't remember the facts, it's got to go some to beat this though
FP1 commentary on Friday should be great though, can't wait.....
Best
Jon
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#440 23 Aug 2021 at 10.34pm | | |
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Wsbk superb, be hilarious if SR took the title now he's off to bmw.
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#439 16 Aug 2021 at 6.48am | | |
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In reply to Post #436
Echo that, everyone in the mix, great race that was
Rat boy crashes out again! Pushing it too far all the time
Binda, great gamble!
Like a bit of rain in the mix
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#438 15 Aug 2021 at 8.55pm | | |
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San Marino race will be something special. wouldn't be surprised if the local non ticket holders kick the fence in to watch. 
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#437 15 Aug 2021 at 2.19pm | | |
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Bit special wasn't it Jon, not been on the edge of my seat for a while. My god, those riders who came in and swapped, how they just carved through those still on slicks! As for Binder... nutter 
I was hoping Rossi might place. I couldn't make out if that was his last race, if not and it makes no differences on the last race re placings I'd like to see the other give him a place, would be a nice touch.
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#436 15 Aug 2021 at 2.02pm | | |
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Hi Vossy,
I'm smiling like the Cheshire cat, loved it.....
Can't really pick out the best moment as there were so many, but even the Mrs started screaming when ,for those 10 seconds, we thought Rossi was on for his 200th podium.
Epic race
Best
Jon
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#435 15 Aug 2021 at 1.42pm | | |
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I'm back in love with GP, what a race, had it all 
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#434 13 Aug 2021 at 11.33am | | |
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Yes Vinales could be heard riding around in 5th gear hitting the revs for the last 3 laps.
I believe that SRT are losing their main sponsor and will be pulling out their Moto 2 and 3 teams
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#433 13 Aug 2021 at 10.31am | | |
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Yamaha have withdrawn Vinales from this weekend's race for abusing his bike???
Really
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#432 13 Aug 2021 at 9.00am | | |
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Hi All
Hoping some of the more knowledgeable guys can help with this one:
Yamaha have withdrawn Vinales from this weekend's race for abusing his bike???
And on another note rumours Petronas are pulling out of all Moto classes??
Yamaha are having a bad couple of weeks
Best
Jon
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#431 10 Aug 2021 at 11.02pm | | |
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I would imagine the electric market is growing everywhere but I can't see them dominating over petrol in my life time in Asia. I can't remember ever seeing a electric scooter in Thailand, probably are some in the wealthier areas of Bangkok though.
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#430 10 Aug 2021 at 9.30pm | | |
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In reply to Post #429
Asia already has a growing electric bike market.
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#429 10 Aug 2021 at 2.26pm | | |
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In reply to Post #428
I can't see asian markets going electric for a very long time so I think small cc bikes, scooters/mopeds etc will be fine, and in my heart I hope big cc bikes will get a new lease of life over there, not sure that will happen though.
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#428 9 Aug 2021 at 9.35pm | | |
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In reply to Post #427
I'm surprised manufacturers are still putting money into engine development with the future being electric.
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#427 9 Aug 2021 at 4.12pm | | |
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Well, what a cracking restart, really enjoyed that one. I didn't watch the practice, where the hell has Martin come from? As for that new but of magicry they've put on the Suzuki it would appear it's more than capable of keeping pace with the Ducs now but better in the corners, will be interesting to see it on a longer straight. Tbh, I was a bit surprised how the Suzi started losing time toward the end I would have thought the Ducs tyres would have given it more trouble in comparison.
The montage to Rossi at the beginning was ab brill 😀
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#426 8 Aug 2021 at 9.49pm | | |
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In case people haven't seen this a short clip of the must watch full version.
https://youtu.be/MiYIS7fL3Wc
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#425 8 Aug 2021 at 8.05pm | | |
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Brilliant Jon, all about the talent
Love watching bike racing
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#424 8 Aug 2021 at 7.48pm | | |
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Hi Glen,
Sorry I got caught up in some other stuff, but your point on the susuki's.
That hole shot or whatever it's called was a big game changer.
I'm still not sure Rins can go back to back though
Best
Jon
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#423 8 Aug 2021 at 7.40pm | | |
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Sad to see rossi doing worse than last seasons middle field running. MM came back to soon and is not fully fit putting himself and other riders in danger. Nice to see a mix of manufacturers in the running. Suzuki may be lacking straight line speed but it's better in the corners than both ducati and yamaha.
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#422 8 Aug 2021 at 7.34pm | | |
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Hi Chris
No I'm as English as it gets, my uncle used to drive f2 for lotus and I've loved the bikes for ages.
Love the best riders not the bikes though Fogarty, Pedrosa, stoner, HA! Gardner as well.
Loving Acosta (a new Rossi maybe?) Sounds real wierd to say that.
So many young guns though, deffinately the start of a new generation we are seeing and I think it's great.
(if we could please let zarco win the championship this year things would be perfect, he may be French, but he's nuts and I love watching him ride)
Best
Jon
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#421 8 Aug 2021 at 7.16pm | | |
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In reply to Post #420
Really
Nice to see an Aussie in the mix, instead of the Italians and Spanish. Also Olivero
You must be pleased with Remy G, a future GP star like his dad?
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#420 8 Aug 2021 at 7.10pm | | |
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Oh please don't you start on Miller....
They're all saying down here his front end washed out on a tear off and without that he would have won.
Absolute toffee!!
Best
Jon
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#419 8 Aug 2021 at 7.00pm | | |
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Spot on Jon. Rat boy up to his old tricks again, very dangerous
Great win, another in the mix, felt for Mir, that Suzuki lacks straight line speed, he should have won that last year prior to the restart, good points though and the young lad was third
Strange one the fence, guess it’s to catch flying bikes in a similar scenario to last year, can’t be good enough if somebody runs off into it though, and like you say, today it has created a blind spot after the corner
Good bit of racing though and Miler crashes out again!
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#418 8 Aug 2021 at 6.26pm | | |
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Hi Chris,
Savadori has said he did not see the pedrosa incident and knew nothing about it until he hit pedrosa's bike.
I'm pretty sure those airbags and that fence blocked his eyesight.
Congrats to Jorge though
As for Rat boy, if he keeps riding like that either he or another rider will get seriously hurt
Let's see what happens next weekend.
Best
Jon
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#417 8 Aug 2021 at 1.43pm | | |
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In reply to Post #415
That corner again! race red flagged ,lucky one that
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#416 7 Aug 2021 at 2.35pm | | |
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In reply to Post #415
Still not seen a picture of it yet!
On another note, Suzi Perry in a nice little short dress looks hot
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#415 6 Aug 2021 at 12.49pm | | |
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Hi Chris,
They've just shown it from another camera angle and it looks like they may have air bags or tyres in front of the fence. I'm not a rider, but the positioning of it just looks dangerous
Best
Jon
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#414 6 Aug 2021 at 9.31am | | |
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Flat out straight that Jon, nothing prior to that crash, since then they have had the large air bags in place. A fence can never be right, will have to have a look at that!
Track design that
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#413 6 Aug 2021 at 8.25am | | |
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Hi Chris
They've just shown the corner where that crash happened and the fencing they've put up because of that crash, on first glance that does not look safe at all
Best
Jon
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#412 5 Aug 2021 at 8.29pm | | |
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In reply to Post #410
As well as age I think the Styrian GP last year finished him off, one very, very, very lucky man that day 
One lucky, lucky, lucky man
Same as mentioned, seems like an age since the last race
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#411 5 Aug 2021 at 4.18pm | | |
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I think it's overdue tbh, though can't blame him for delaying the inevitable.
Very sad to see the death of Hugo Millan a couple of weeks back.
Can't wait for the next race, seems like its been a age !
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#410 5 Aug 2021 at 3.49pm | | |
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Rossi has announced his retirement I see
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#409 15 Jul 2021 at 6.57am | | |
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In reply to Post #408
It’s not about the nut on the bike it’s the nut between the ears that matters
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#408 14 Jul 2021 at 10.32pm | | |
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In reply to Post #407
Five seconds a lap with the same talented rider, most Sunday sports bike riders would be lapped by a wsbk rider on like for like bikes in half a dozen laps.
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#407 14 Jul 2021 at 8.14pm | | |
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Like Colin Edwards once said, if somebody said a MotoGP bike would be faster with encrusted diamonds on it, it would be covered in them, he also referred to a WSB as riding round in an armchair at the time in comparison
Few million quid gets you a few tenths of a second
Technology has moved on miles, pretty amazing when you can buy an R1 straight from the shop and it’s around 5 seconds slower round a track than a WSB who’s suspension costs more than the R1
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#406 14 Jul 2021 at 4.43pm | | |
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In reply to Post #405
MM over a second a lap faster, yes a lighter more powerful bike but also 10 times harder to ride hence why so few are successful. Also worth bearing in mind that lap time would put JR last in a full race.
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#405 13 Jul 2021 at 6.10pm | | |
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#404 6 Jul 2021 at 10.19am | | |
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Few have made that switch and fewer still successfully, be nice to see him try all the same.
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#403 6 Jul 2021 at 6.11am | | |
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In reply to Post #402
He was offered a ride, FM and they say a place in the factoryYamaha team, the replacement for MV
Whatch his pit lane endos, crazy, same on the brakes, last of the late brakers, rear wheel about 20mm off the ground constantly controlled by the front brake at stupid mph 
Incredible rider, maybe Yamaha for life?
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#402 5 Jul 2021 at 11.05pm | | |
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The road to moto gp is moto 3 and 2 though.
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#401 5 Jul 2021 at 10.26am | | |
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Saw it mate
Toprak, some rider that boy!
Race 1, think he started from around 13th and won, mental 
Would love to see him in MotoGP, just signed another 2 year WSB contract, says he is happy there!
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#400 5 Jul 2021 at 10.19am | | |
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In reply to Post #399
JR race 2 whoops.
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#399 28 Jun 2021 at 7.02pm | | |
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In reply to Post #398
Tried all options, nothing
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#398 28 Jun 2021 at 2.33pm | | |
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In reply to Post #396
Limited spectator numbers at bike racing but bat as most major sport event a third of tickets are vip allocated.
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#397 27 Jun 2021 at 8.26pm | | |
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TT closed cercuit that sports bikes need both sides of the road and riders that have ridden it and know every corner, totally different from normal road riding. Most bikers are killed local to their home on roads they think they know.
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#396 27 Jun 2021 at 6.12pm | | |
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anyone going to be at Donnington?
Can’t get tickets, guessing a lot of people have them from last year.
As for adventure bikes, I have rode an Africa twin, mate has a shop and a GS, if was looking at an s1000r and a 1250RS and the BMW dealer also persuaded me to test the GS, not for me. Ultimately it’s about who is riding them. I don’t see many racing them at the TT
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#395 27 Jun 2021 at 5.57pm | | |
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MV looks pissed off but at the end of the day he has a factory bike same as FQ and he needs to get it performing, he is not for me
I hopeToprak from WSB gets the ride next year, I would love to see that.!
I agree, I thin Rossi has done sadly, well off race pace as he searches for one more win, cannot see that happening!
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#394 27 Jun 2021 at 4.05pm | | |
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You obviously haven't tried a modern adventure bike, I've riden in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Peak District, Wales and Scotland on tight twisty roads and the tall riding position, active suspension suit them perfectly. Several professional road testers have said they couldn't ride a sports bike as fast as the multistrada v4s or ktm super adventure on uk roads.
Good racing this weekend, anyone going to be at Donnington?
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#393 27 Jun 2021 at 3.32pm | | |
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Yeah, like the commentators said, very odd re MV, didn't one say he was happy to cancel his contract and forego his wages? Must be bad in the garage, dont think FQ is short of a bit of ego.
Sad to say this, I think VR should give up his ride, let a youngster have a go for the rest of the season, needs putting out of his misery if he won't do it himself.
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#392 27 Jun 2021 at 2.30pm | | |
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Echo that, dominant performance for the lad
Yamaha one two and Mir takes third!
MV second with another crap start and then took ages to pass. Sounds like he is off to Aprillia, I bet Yamaha can’t wait
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#391 27 Jun 2021 at 1.49pm | | |
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Solid race for FQ, still wishing Taka could get a podium, needs to be able to deal with knocks.
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#390 27 Jun 2021 at 12.30pm | | |
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Moto2, Sam Lowes, hoping he was going to win, 4th, don’t know what was happening with the shoulder glance when Gardner passed him, like he was happy with third!
Great ride by Fernandez. Title looking like it’s Gardner’s
There’s some completion for MotoGP rides in the next couple of years that’s for sure
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#389 27 Jun 2021 at 12.27pm | | |
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Agree on the comfort. As for faster, that’s all down to the rider!
I ride a lot in the Peak District and North Yorkshire moors, proper twistys and a good mix of roads. I would put a good rider on an MT09 against anything up to 100mph. Adventure bikes are too big and need too much road space, sports bikes are uncomfortable but with right set up, which is everything, are fast.
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#388 26 Jun 2021 at 4.37pm | | |
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In reply to Post #387
Multi v4s, all day comfort, faster than a sports bike on our crap roads, litre sports bikes are track focused and exhausting to ride on road.
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#387 26 Jun 2021 at 12.55pm | | |
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In reply to Post #386
multistrada v4s
Don’t do much for me adventure bikes. The V4 is amazing. The prices are ridiculous though, the death of the litre bikes, all pushing 20k
RS 660 and R7 twins for all for 10k plus!
Saying that, for the road, perfect power, just love litre bikes
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#386 26 Jun 2021 at 11.33am | | |
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In reply to Post #385
Feels gutless by todays standards though.
#multistrada v4s
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#385 26 Jun 2021 at 11.10am | | |
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Amazing torque
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#384 26 Jun 2021 at 9.53am | | |
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Always said it ain't what it does its the way it does it, the 916 Road bike was 20/30 hp down on the then jap sports bikes was was still quicker on the road.
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#383 26 Jun 2021 at 5.18am | | |
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Don’t dispute that. The straight line speed is ridiculous compared to others, bit on an unfair advantage for me, saying that they lack in corners due to the geometry but like you say, they are approved. WSB and Batista he was making up to 12 bike lengths on the straights a couple of years ago, times that by 25 laps
Wins down to riders skills?
That’s why I was never a big Fogerty fan, always though he had a distinct competitive advantage. Saying that, I was at Donnington MotoGP around 92 when he had a wild card ride, and ditched it, not at the races
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#382 25 Jun 2021 at 10.42pm | | |
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In reply to Post #381
https://fb.watch/6m1MtOfF-Z/
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#381 25 Jun 2021 at 9.28pm | | |
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In reply to Post #379
Why cheating? They all have to conform to the rules. Ducati have produced some incredible bikes and still do.
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#380 25 Jun 2021 at 7.51pm | | |
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Nasty one that, good news is he walked off. Hope he has not damaged himself
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#379 25 Jun 2021 at 7.30pm | | |
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We don’t want any Ducati’s winning, like cheating
Saying that, just upgraded mine
Would love to see Yamaha and FQ win myself
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#378 25 Jun 2021 at 7.26pm | | |
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In reply to Post #377
yes I have to agree, dropping burgess was a big mistake.....massive high side for mm93 in fp2...
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#377 25 Jun 2021 at 4.23pm | | |
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In reply to Post #376
Burgess is the masia, biggest mistake of rossi's career parting company with him.
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#376 25 Jun 2021 at 11.04am | | |
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Hmm not sure on the 1st one, I hope your right.
If Vr46 get Burgess and can get the Duc to turn better than the factory bikes they may do very well.
@ scozza I hope somebody ruffs the rat up
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#375 24 Jun 2021 at 8.48pm | | |
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The thought of it becomming a 1 rider championship again
Similar to me, I’m enjoying the mix up at the moment
Think his record on the track helped him there and he broke quick and lead in typical rat boy fashion. Think he has ditched it 3 times already though, that tells me he is pushing to the absolute limit. Dirty little trick on FQ at the start too, I hope somebody ruffs the rat up
Respect though, he can do amazing things on a motorcycle, great rider, and I’m sure HRC will give him a great bike. Only good news, at the moment it seems like quite a few who can win
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#374 24 Jun 2021 at 8.10pm | | |
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Can't see it becoming a one rider championship again for a very long time if at all.
See team Vr46 has signed a three year deal with ducati even with yamaha offering a special rate, all he nedds now is to make up with Burgess and get him on board.
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#373 23 Jun 2021 at 1.48pm | | |
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They commented on that wage suggestion in the post race. I'm still surprised he won that race, yes the track favoured his better shoulder but I still thought it'd take him a bit longer. The thought of it becomming a 1 rider championship again, sooner rather than later  Having siad that he's thrown it down the road a few times and it wouldn't surpise me if he does it again...with consequences for his injury.
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#372 22 Jun 2021 at 8.43pm | | |
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MM has another year before he is 100% fit according to his physio, don't know if true but read he offered to give his 25m dollar salary for last year back to hrc after his crash.
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#371 22 Jun 2021 at 5.48pm | | |
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vr is going end of this year. lets hope his team on the ducatis spank hrc..
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#370 20 Jun 2021 at 9.14pm | | |
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Watched the post race interview. MM, when it rained on the 4th lap I knew I would win!
And as for crap riders or riders past their best. If MV was Yamahas top man everybody would be writing the bike off, he’s gone ffs!!!
Great ride for AE and Aprillia too, nice bike that
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#369 20 Jun 2021 at 8.37pm | | |
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MM was bound to do well, one of his best tracks, expected a podium but not the win, the layout made it easier on his injury must admit I'm surprised by ktm as the road bikes perform but reliability isn't great and expected them to fall apart.
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#368 20 Jun 2021 at 7.53pm | | |
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In reply to Post #367
Great ride that from MM
MO putting it together on the KTM again, thought he was going to catch him!
FQ third
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#367 20 Jun 2021 at 5.54pm | | |
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In reply to Post #366
MM does it, cheerio VR time to pack it in was a long time ago.
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#366 20 Jun 2021 at 12.28pm | | |
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In reply to Post #365
Just about to watch it
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#365 20 Jun 2021 at 11.20am | | |
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#364 13 Jun 2021 at 11.01am | | |
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Seen it, good save, bring on race 2.
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#363 13 Jun 2021 at 6.42am | | |
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Anybody watch Johnny Rea's save in WSB race 1 yesterday
What a rider
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#362 7 Jun 2021 at 3.57pm | | |
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FQ should of got penalised for lobbing that chest protector aswell. could imagine that doing some damage if hit another riders face guard.
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#361 6 Jun 2021 at 9.56pm | | |
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That was me
I seriously think the lack of preseason testing is the problem that’s why I expect him to get stronger as it moves along, top rider MM but I hope FQ takes the title this year
Saw him bin the chest armour, crazy!
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#360 6 Jun 2021 at 9.03pm | | |
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In reply to Post #359
Air bag fault so ditched chest armour or so the story goes. Funny someone on here said last season the Honda was by far the best bike but now suddenly its not competitive. Last year only one rider could ride it but ended up injured and still isn't fit enough to ride it.
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#359 6 Jun 2021 at 12.17pm | | |
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Just got in from fishing. Moto GP on with 17 laps to go and rat boy goes down again
That Honda is not competitive at the moment!
Also, cannot believe they let FQ carry on with his leathers wide open for over 2 laps, bare chested, no armour and reaching speeds over 200mph, that is mental
Feel for Mir on the Suzuki, well down on straight line speed
Great win for MO that
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#358 1 Jun 2021 at 7.19am | | |
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In reply to Post #355
Didn't see that, sad 
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#357 1 Jun 2021 at 7.18am | | |
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I think Honda have missed MM for the pre-season testing myself mate, ditched it, so desperate!
Good news FQ looks like the man so some good competition. Hopefully gets a good lead before Honda solve the puzzle!
Not a big Redding fan myself, like a big kid last year throwing stuff around and in tears, plus he rides the Ducati, soooò much straight line speed
New bike for JR this year
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#356 31 May 2021 at 6.19pm | | |
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Honestly think ratboy has come back to soon and not 100% fit, despite what honda may say they wanted him back ASAP. Fabio is awesome. JR I almost expect to win every race having been on that bike and winning for so long I'm routing for Scott to put him under pressure as much as possible.
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#355 31 May 2021 at 5.31pm | | |
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I couldn't really get into. my usual enthusiasm about this weekends race after seeing the young lads crash in Moto 3 qualifying. R.I.P Jason....
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#354 30 May 2021 at 8.41pm | | |
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Nice one
MotoGP, FQ what a rider, if he hangs off the bike anymore he will have both feet on the same peg lol
Rins, ditched it 4 out of 4 now, fast but not the performance of a star ffs
Rat boys dirty trick backfires, crazy
What about the arse end shunt, luckily he walked
Aside to that if FQ and the Yamaha was not up there you would say MV did not have the bike, him and Rossi, gone? Shows where FQ is for me, superb!
WSB. Jonathon Rea take the superpole win and the race 2 win.
Toprak second, brilliant to watch, what a rider
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#353 29 May 2021 at 9.09pm | | |
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In reply to Post #352
Would have gone if not for covid, santander ferry and ride the pico's on way back.
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#352 29 May 2021 at 7.23pm | | |
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Did you watch it?
Tyres selection again
The Ducati has the straight line speed
Historically JR worst circuit Estoril, plus he went with the safest option (points). Same compounds all round tomorrow for the sprint race should be a cracker
JR, SR, Toprak, Alex lowes all have a good chance as does Gerlot, the yank, reckless of the highest level, dangerous he is for me
Reckon Toprak could be going to MotoGP, hope so, hell of a rider!
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#351 29 May 2021 at 6.52pm | | |
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In reply to Post #350
What's the excuse today then? Scott wins first race with Jr third.
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#350 23 May 2021 at 6.35pm | | |
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In reply to Post #349
Took a gamble and went for slicks, everybody else on intermediates otherwise he would.have been 10 seconds behind JR
BMW looking good!
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#349 23 May 2021 at 4.03pm | | |
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In reply to Post #348
Scott does race two nearly 10 seconds ahead of jr.
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#348 23 May 2021 at 12.45pm | | |
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In reply to Post #347
Brits
**** the rest 
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#347 23 May 2021 at 10.35am | | |
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In reply to Post #346
Can't remember the last time I routed for two riders, on one hand I want Jr to make make seven titles but would love to see Sr take the title.
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#346 22 May 2021 at 9.44pm | | |
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In reply to Post #345
Been fishing. Recorded it
Ending the last season on 99 lol, 100 wins, unreal
Looking good for another
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#345 22 May 2021 at 9.41pm | | |
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In reply to Post #344
Congratulations JR 100 wsbk wins.
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#344 18 May 2021 at 5.02pm | | |
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In reply to Post #343
See rossi's vr46 team are going ducati and will be an official ducati satilite team next season.
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#343 18 May 2021 at 9.46am | | |
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Weather dictated, straight line speed was probably the key. Rat boy ditched it twice, on the edge as ever!
Good result for JM that
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#342 17 May 2021 at 4.45pm | | |
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Great race and win, if that duke could get round corners it would be unstoppable even if MM was race fit, bit of rain and dossi got in top ten.
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#341 7 May 2021 at 7.30pm | | |
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Scary that one, you don’t walk away from those usually
Think he is saying he has chassis problems with the Petronas, needs to have a chat with FM.
Sad to say, hope,I’m wrong, could have just faded away, hope im wrong...
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#340 7 May 2021 at 5.28pm | | |
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In reply to Post #339
only had to see his reaction coming into the pits after the red flag to see he thought fook that..
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#339 7 May 2021 at 5.21pm | | |
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After that near miss I would have thought that was it too, unreal that
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#338 7 May 2021 at 4.35pm | | |
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In reply to Post #335
im a big Rossi fan but have to agree his not doing very good. I personally think last season nearly getting his head chopped off has done his confidence in. I give him till the end of this season then he will hang his leathers up. I'm just hoping all this covid shyte gets over and done with and I can get a seat in San Marino this year again.
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#337 6 May 2021 at 9.06pm | | |
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In reply to Post #335
Agree about VR not great to see when his team mate is so far ahead on a older bike.
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#336 5 May 2021 at 9.17pm | | |
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In reply to Post #334
FQ had it in the bag ffs
Good news, rat boy is well off the pace and I guess that is down to a lack of pre season testing, I expect him to come good, the dirty rat!
Rins, ffs, how many crash outs, on the edge all the time, another Zarco
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#335 3 May 2021 at 10.21am | | |
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Think VR made a mistake continuing when an injured MM has only been back for two races and is ahead of him already in the standings.
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#334 3 May 2021 at 9.38am | | |
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was a good race, shame about fq s arm pump...also that young lad Pedro in Moto 3 is looking like his going to be something special..
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#333 2 May 2021 at 8.32pm | | |
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In reply to Post #332
Ducati one two.
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#332 18 Apr 2021 at 12.15pm | | |
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Hi All
Only one Rossi and all that........
Acosta, what a talent and great to watch at only 16!!!
(New legend in the making???)
Best
Jon
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#331 17 Apr 2021 at 8.04pm | | |
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I hope so mate 
Give everybody else a chance to get some points!
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#330 17 Apr 2021 at 8.03pm | | |
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I think MM will be outside the top 10 just based on getting tired near the end but it won't be long before he is on the podium again
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#329 17 Apr 2021 at 7.07pm | | |
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In reply to Post #328
You just know he is going to be up there!
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#328 17 Apr 2021 at 3.45pm | | |
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In reply to Post #327
Back and saving like he's not been away bar starting 6th tomorrow.
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#327 11 Apr 2021 at 8.17pm | | |
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Hi All
I'm not a fan of MM personality wise, I just can't seem to relate to him at all, but do love watching him ride.
Whatever happens this weekend, whether he does ride or not (I think we'll find out most info in FP2)
I think I have to give him some respect though for planning his return at Portamao, so many of the riders say it's the most physically demanding track on the calendar
Credit where credit is due
Best
Jon
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#326 11 Apr 2021 at 7.05pm | | |
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He obviously has been watching all the practice, qualifying and racing and be itching to get back in the thick of it but only he himself knows from his training exactly how fit he is and what he is capable of. Love or loath him I can't wait to see him back on the grid and I bet a few riders want to see him there as well as winning without him in the mix will always have people saying ah yeah but you didn't beat. MM.
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#325 10 Apr 2021 at 8.56pm | | |
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He was never supposed to be the same rider after the moto 2 crash that nearly blinded him. Jokes aside, immense, the only thing that Honda are missing is MM
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#324 10 Apr 2021 at 8.41pm | | |
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I am not sure if he will comeback the same rider. It will have to be in the back of his mind that if he comes off and does his arm again then that could be the end of career. I know riders have injures but I think he made a massive mistake rushing things and breaking it again before it was fixed. I think it's the mental side of things that Rossi has lost
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#323 10 Apr 2021 at 8.12pm | | |
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In reply to Post #322
He will probably win 
****
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#322 10 Apr 2021 at 6.52pm | | |
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In reply to Post #321
He posted on twitter yesterday that he was passed fit to ride
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#321 10 Apr 2021 at 5.18pm | | |
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Hi All
I do really love a bit of secret squirrel smothered in secret sauce.
From a decent source, Mr Marquez apparently had his medical yesterday (Friday) and has been advised NOT to race Portamao.
His official "Honda" medical is on Monday the 12th. Really looking forward to how this one pan's out
I bet he's on the grid though👍
Best
Jon
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#320 5 Apr 2021 at 4.23pm | | |
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Was a good bit of racing that mate, slip streams and maintaining corner speed
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#319 5 Apr 2021 at 2.57pm | | |
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The Moto 3 win was one of the best I have seen in all classes, I was on the edge of my seat
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#318 5 Apr 2021 at 6.34am | | |
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I bet they are missing rat boy
Great win for FQ
Just can’t help feeling the Ducati’s hold everybody else up and then blow em away on the straights. At one point FQ was 0.5 seconds quicker a lap. Shame for MV, couldn’t get passed them. Thing things will change now in the European rounds
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#317 4 Apr 2021 at 9.59pm | | |
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Great race unless you work for hrc.
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#316 4 Apr 2021 at 11.11am | | |
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Read it yesterday but it's been taken down, was on crash net.
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#315 4 Apr 2021 at 10.22am | | |
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looks like MM will be out for the season.
Really, not seen that
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#314 4 Apr 2021 at 9.26am | | |
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Sorry moto gp, looks like MM will be out for the season.
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#313 4 Apr 2021 at 6.55am | | |
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Thought free practice 2 was Rea, Redding and Gerlott 
Moto GP - Martin qualifies and runs it off track lol, Zarco 2nd and MV 3rd, Miller 4th and FQ 5th. Hopefully a competitive race
Hope Yamaha win, Mir 9th, some work to do there.
Think it was Zarco or one of the Ducati's, 15mph faster down the straight than Mir, yep, 15mph faster
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#312 2 Apr 2021 at 10.21pm | | |
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Free practice 2 top three ducati.
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#311 2 Apr 2021 at 8.47pm | | |
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They look good again the bike is looking better in the corners
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#310 2 Apr 2021 at 6.54pm | | |
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He was fast last time out mate, don’t think you could rule anybody out on a Ducati
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#309 2 Apr 2021 at 6.52pm | | |
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In reply to Post #308
Rea tops out
Reading and Ducati second
And Gerlot 3rd, god I hate Americans lol
New blade is well down, not good for Honda, I guess they are pushing this, saying that I wonder what the sales will be like, 20k when you can buy a Gixer RR for 16k and most others are in the new blade price range!
Like the WSB, virtually something you can buy from a shop and ride on the road or track.Technology is now immense
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#308 2 Apr 2021 at 10.13am | | |
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Wsbk shaping up nicely with little between the top four in practice.
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#307 1 Apr 2021 at 9.07pm | | |
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I think Zarco will be up there again, possible win if he gets out front and manages tires
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#306 1 Apr 2021 at 6.52pm | | |
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Hope she wins!
The grand prix don’t really interest me, the grand precession, whoever gets in front usually wins 
You wanna see some crazy overtaking, handle bar touches, pulling others brake levers, high sides, low sides, the lot
2 wheels
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#305 1 Apr 2021 at 6.48pm | | |
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Hi Jon, for me
Not seen any odds as yet
Binder looks unstoppable in moto3
Sam Lowes in moto2
MV again based on his last performance, great ride that
JM 2-3 crikey
Watch him win now 
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#304 1 Apr 2021 at 5.05pm | | |
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Oh jeez,
The Mrs is trolling the betting sites,(non moto gp) but she just bagged Bottas to get a podium spot next week at 17-1
Sadly only $10 went down
Best
Jon
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#303 1 Apr 2021 at 4.59pm | | |
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Hi All
Anyone like a bet?
We've got Jorge Martin at 30-1 To get on the podium this weekend and Mr Miller at 2.3 To win.
Total nuts, and the mrs just pipped up that the Remy Gardner odds are 2.2 for the win????
What are the UK odds looking like guys??
Best
Jon
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#302 31 Mar 2021 at 9.08pm | | |
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In reply to Post #301
Hi Jon,
Brakes are everything
One of my favourite bikes ever, the Pepsi Suzuki of the late 80s and one of my favourite riders, Schwantz won many GPS that year and I once read an article in MCN and it said it was all down to the brakes, the Yamaha couldn’t touch the Suzi!
I also read a book about moto GP riding styles, covered Pedrosa's and Hayden’s factory Hondas and there were pictures of them side by side, a comparison. Pedrosa's rear brake disc was tiny in comparison to Haydens which was quite large. The late Hayden came from a motocross background and liked to use the rear brake to help turn / slide it into corners, immense
Who cares, exciting stuff, looks like the same but ain’t 
Watched a WSB race last year. J Rea, one of the greatest on the brakes around, in 6th gear on the straight flat out with the throttle pinned was knocking it down into 5th whilst on the gas and then hitting the brakes hard before easing off and trail braking the corner, unreal, bet the gearbox was scrapped regular lol
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#301 31 Mar 2021 at 8.56pm | | |
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Hi All
It's gonna be this year that busts it, rear wheel or front wheel to start the braking. Both Suzuki's start front wheel, as do zarco and pecko.
Quateraro, Rossi, franky, dovi, Miller and pol are all rear wheel starts
The rear wheel brakes are the main complainants
Interesting, but I'm sure I'll get slagged
🤣.
Best
Jon
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#300 31 Mar 2021 at 6.58pm | | |
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In reply to Post #299
The naked litre bikes don’t do much for me Goose. The Tuono will be based on a test ride if I get one. Mentioned a while ago, I took an S1000r out, was fancying one, lot of violence going on there! to the point I found it uncontrollable and dangerous at higher speeds with the wind blast, really unstable, saying that it was a struggle to keep weight on the front wheel! What was more surprising, my Gixer was just as comfortable, if there is such a thing with a sports bike. The S1000r had set back pegs and the position makes you sit forward, lot of weight on the wrists
Can’t speak for the street fighter, hell of a bike though if you like that kind of thing. I guess the multistrada is a lot of a weapon too
Saying that, adventure bikes are definitely not my cup of tea 
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#299 31 Mar 2021 at 5.29pm | | |
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In reply to Post #298
I've owned most of the litre plus sports bikes including the rsv factory and won't have any more but I am tempted by the streetfighter v4s even thought the multistrada v4s would be better as I do a lot of touring but the valve recall is not what I wanted to hear on a 23k bike.
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#298 31 Mar 2021 at 6.21am | | |
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In reply to Post #297
Fully agree mate, out and out full blown track weapons. If you look at the Aprillia RS660 this is the bike everybody is raving about at the moment, Yamaha will release and R7 soon, twin, and very similar by the sounds of it. Could be the death of full blow litre bikes sadly, technology has designed them out of the market
Still saying that, my 2018 plate Gixer was a joy to ride, VVT, would pull away at 30mph in 6th, no problem. Certainly couldn’t pin the throttle. When the TT is back think I am going to have one last bike, Aprillia Tuono or the full blow RSV factory, best sounding engine in the world for me
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#297 30 Mar 2021 at 9.54pm | | |
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In reply to Post #296
V4s panigale is a licence loosing jail time beast on the road, same with all the litre plus sports bikes and the super nakeds are becoming the same. The enjoyment from any performance bike or car come from using its full potential but when you have a bike that only comes to life at way over the national speed limit the only place to really enjoy it is on track. Many of the professional road testers are saying the middleweight machines are now a lot more fun on the road.
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#296 30 Mar 2021 at 4.56pm | | |
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In reply to Post #295
I was thinking about buying either an NSR400 or an old supersport as a bit of a project bike for winter, for some reason I used to love the look of the SS, or even a 748S in red or yellow would do
I have the new SuperSport S, absolutely superb bike for the road, keep up with anything unless it’s long straights. 150mph top end, fast enough for anybody. A LOT less Ming Ming than my GSXR at 13,000 rpm
The V4 is a work of art and as you say, claimed easy to ride although I have not had the chance, yet
I like the look of the 959 and nearly bought one at one point, I also think the new V2 would be a cracking weekend thrash bike or the odd track day, lot less too £
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#295 30 Mar 2021 at 4.16pm | | |
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In reply to Post #294
I've always loved them and would have loved a 900ss back in the mid seventies but was a poor apprentice. As great as modern bikes are the top line sports bikes are track day tools and too much for our congested potholed roads. Ducati have realised this as the latest panigale is far more user friendly and easier to ride than the 2019 model. Even the new streetfighter is not what many were expecting and is as user friendly as any 200+ hp naked can be, will be testing one when things get back to normal.
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#294 30 Mar 2021 at 12.47pm | | |
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In reply to Post #293
Think he was like marmite mate. Ducati too at the time
Bought my first Ducti ever last year, full Akrapovics on, loving it
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#293 30 Mar 2021 at 9.31am | | |
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In reply to Post #292
Was the opposite and a big foggy fan, so much so I sold my blade for a 916 and even though it was a long way down on then mates jap sports bikes it was a faster road bike.
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#292 29 Mar 2021 at 9.05pm | | |
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In reply to Post #291
I read up on this after Batista and then Readings straight line speed on the new Ducati V4 in WSB. Pulling over 5 or 6 bike lengths passed the opposition on the straights, mental! Quite a few reasons
The MotoGP Ducati and the Honda, surprisingly to some? are running V4s, 90 degree ones! because of this the bikes are virtually built around the engine, Ducati’s have been for a long time, the frame bolts to the engine block. Because of the angle they end up with a longer bike, this in turn effects the geometry’s meaning, usually the inline fours are shorter, turn faster and better in the corners. The longer bikes with the V4 have less crankshaft deflection, it is shorter, has less deflection and less bearings, resistance than an inline 4 and lay the power down exceptionally well!
I was never a massive Forgarty fan, the ex king and god of WSB, one because he was riding a Ducati and two I always thought it was like cheating with torque and how they laid the power down 
Had a google. This might be of interest to any fan?
V4. Power
Hope it works
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#291 29 Mar 2021 at 11.22am | | |
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In reply to Post #290
Hi Glenn
Heard that too, Apparently they were trying to cut down the deg on the rear tyres.
Great start to the season in all 3 classes
Best
Jon
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#290 28 Mar 2021 at 9.44pm | | |
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In reply to Post #289
Good race, rumour was ducati had reigned them in a little to improve rideability.
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#289 28 Mar 2021 at 7.30pm | | |
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Well done Sam Lowes, great start to the season, world champ would be nice
Saying that, his bikes paint job is horrible, burgundy!
Fantastic ride by MV, looks like FQ has caused a bit of competition. Really disappointed for Mir, another brilliant ride. Those Ducati’s in a straight line are untouchable. Same in WSB last year, gaining 3 - 5 bike lengths on the straight, x that by 20 laps!
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#288 28 Mar 2021 at 0.33am | | |
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In reply to Post #287
Hi All
Well I'm never listening to FQ again, especially when he says the yamaha's can't get the power down!!!
Best
Jon
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#287 27 Mar 2021 at 9.42pm | | |
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In reply to Post #286
Yea been following, don't believe rossi's bike is the full fat animal of the factory team but easier to ride and still quick enough to beat less gifted riders.
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#286 27 Mar 2021 at 4.37pm | | |
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Anybody watching the qualifying?
Zarco, 225mph, surprised he can see lol, mental
Interesting qualifier that
Rossi is fast!
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#285 25 Mar 2021 at 8.06am | | |
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In reply to Post #284
I think the only way he loses over the season for me Jon is if Yamaha give FQ a better and reliable bike, emphasis on reliable!
Where do the threats come from? Suzuki, Yamaha, Ducati, KTM. Mir is the world champ and what Suzuki have done with that bike is pretty amazing for me but you have to question, would they have been as competitive if rat boy was in the mix?
Said it before, the factory Honda is the benchmark in MotoGP for me, add quality rider, near on job done
Let’s hope for a real mix up, competitive racing that goes to the final round, if we do it should be a great season for the fans
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#284 25 Mar 2021 at 0.22am | | |
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In reply to Post #283
Hi All
It's all getting a bit silly with MM again.
He states he's out for the 2 Qatar races, but will race portamao.
Then the medics say racing portamao is tottaly dependant on a medical on April 12th
Then there's a story in one of the Spanish mags that his arm is still infected and he's got at least 2 more months out
And still Honda say nothing.
Like or loathe the guy moto gp is better off with him on track
Best
Jon
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#283 24 Mar 2021 at 10.31pm | | |
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In reply to Post #282
To telling if being injured with such a long recovery will mess with his mind set.
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#282 24 Mar 2021 at 9.28pm | | |
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In reply to Post #281
He could probably sit half the season out and still win it, can’t say I’m a fan but you have to admire him, reckless and dangerous at times but I guess that’s comes with a desire to beat the rest. No denying it though, a fantastic rider, one of the all time greats, no doubt
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#281 24 Mar 2021 at 6.04pm | | |
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So MM is not going to be riding at the first two races.
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#280 21 Mar 2021 at 9.01am | | |
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In reply to Post #279
That’s interesting Jon, not seen that, wonder if MV is the same, that could be just down to a pure aggressive style and how he puts the power down? Saying that with modern electronics, thought they would be able to sort it, If it’s both riders, that’s a problem!
Still think the factory Honda is the benchmark myself in moto GP. Yamaha was poor last year, not to mention the engine and brake problems! MV 120mph dismount was amazing to see!
I think with FQ they have made a fantastic signing that could bring them success for many years if they can give him a decent bike, he is fast, some real competition for MM
Like you mention though, all about the tires and preservation for me, no point black lining them out of every corner
Can’t rule out Suzuki for me, what they have done with that bike is amazing!
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#279 21 Mar 2021 at 5.10am | | |
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Hi Chris
Biggest news for me is FQ can't put it together, he's apparently burning up every rear tyre he's been given. If that's the case all the Yamaha riders will struggle getting the power down.
Same old unfixed problem?
Best
Jon
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#278 20 Mar 2021 at 7.59pm | | |
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In reply to Post #277
You know he won’t be far off MM Jon, love him or loathe him, he is competitive and ruthless
FQ on the factory Yamaha, hope they give him a decent bike
JM on the factory Ducati, I like Miller too, deserves the ride for me!
And can Mir defend his tittle?
And thrown in KTM and the rest. all adds up to some decent racing for me, can’t wait
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#277 20 Mar 2021 at 1.51pm | | |
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Hi All
They are saying down here that a final decision will be made next week, but it's most likely rat boy will at least do some of the free practices and will most likely race
Best
Jon
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#276 11 Mar 2021 at 9.27pm | | |
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In reply to Post #275
Some say MM has been bluffing and is fit to go, will see soon.
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#275 10 Mar 2021 at 6.12am | | |
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In reply to Post #274
Not sure where Morbidelli ended up? I would have thought the Petronas was a decent bike, sure they will get the set up
Should be an interesting start, first few races see who’s coming out on top
Yamaha have got their man there though for me with FQ, MV had better shine this year!
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#274 9 Mar 2021 at 9.33pm | | |
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In reply to Post #273
Watched it as well, looking forward to a great season, sad rossi is moaning again as anyone else would be told to get on with it.
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#273 9 Mar 2021 at 8.19pm | | |
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In reply to Post #272
Can’t get it to work?
Just watched a snippet on YouTube earlier from testing. Fabio is the man at the moment
Rossi, 20th, chassis problems
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#272 9 Mar 2021 at 8.15pm | | |
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Total commitment
https://www.facebook.com/Lockk9/videos/254634482874340/
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#271 22 Feb 2021 at 10.24am | | |
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In reply to Post #270
Pristine mate and nice to see
Some passion with those old guys and their bikes
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#270 21 Feb 2021 at 10.32pm | | |
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In reply to Post #269
It's an old benelli sei race bike owned by an Italian, he has two.
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#269 21 Feb 2021 at 10.06pm | | |
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In reply to Post #268
Who’s is that?
Popular bikers cafe where I sometimes go has bike nights now and again, old TT bikes the lot, amazing to see
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#268 21 Feb 2021 at 10.03pm | | |
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In reply to Post #267
While we await the new season some bike porn
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#267 17 Nov 2020 at 7.06pm | | |
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In reply to Post #266
Nice one Goose
Searched the tube many a time looking for the British GP in 1989, not much about sadly
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#266 17 Nov 2020 at 6.41pm | | |
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In reply to Post #265
Can't remember what I was riding when I was at brands watching this, probably a gpz750 but had a slab750 later.
https://youtu.be/TdAA1nDnwg0
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#265 17 Nov 2020 at 6.02pm | | |
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Well done to Mir and Suzuki
Think he’s around 23 Mir so hopefully has a very good future
As for Suzuki, love my Suzuki’s and amazing to see them on the top again after a relatively short time. 20 years since they last won it and before that Kevin Shwantz, one of my all time favourite riders and the stunning Pepsi Suzuki, one of the best looking bikes ever for me too, saw him win at Donnington on it in 1989
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#264 17 Nov 2020 at 10.36am | | |
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In reply to Post #263
Great little tussle at the end between Mir and Miller. I cant remember the race numbers but hasn't Mir done well....as for quat...interesting to hear from the commentary that it was too much fettling with the set up, maybe he can offer more..hmm.
Fabulous to see Suzies back on top.
And the potential MM might not be back for the start of the season.
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#263 15 Nov 2020 at 7.28pm | | |
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In reply to Post #262
Still finished the race and in with a chance.
Joan Mir wins top spot. Rossi only one place up on crasher Crutchlow.
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#262 14 Nov 2020 at 4.35pm | | |
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Bad crash for sam lowes today, looked nasty, got back on for qualifying 2 but sadly well down the grid for tomorrow..come on sam stay safe and hopefully get some points and get fit for Portugal race..
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#261 19 Oct 2020 at 6.14am | | |
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In reply to Post #260
Great results for the Brits
Think it was Moto GP or could have been WSB, last time out one of the commentators had said that MM told him his brother will be a better rider than him
Edit - Just watched the highlights, great race by AM, still think the factory Honda is the best all-round package, downside the Márquez brothers could rule for a long time if we are not careful
Nice to see the Suzuki’s up there and Rins managed to finish
As for Vinales and the factory Yamaha, rubbish again
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#260 18 Oct 2020 at 9.00pm | | |
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In reply to Post #259
awesome result . good racing in all 3 classes of the gp today...lowes 1st Moto 2 ..jake 4th,feel sorry for him last week but his getting good..rins in main race mir 3rd..them Suzukis are cracking bikes,,,but what about Alex Marquez I bet his brother is now going to stop giving him tips . also I bet Honda regret signing pol next year to take over the seat. and get well soon Rossi with your covid possitive results...
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#259 17 Oct 2020 at 2.37pm | | |
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Not Moto GP but Jonathon Rea, 6 times WSB champion. The greatest of all time, what a rider
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#258 5 Oct 2020 at 8.18pm | | |
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In reply to Post #257
Like his reviews, up there with the best. 44 teeth ones are brilliant, the best for me
H2 is super quick but a big heavy lump, not for me. Same as a street fighter, naked bikes are for hooligans, power wheelie jobs. Get over the ton and you need neck muscles like Mike Tyson plus they feel so unstable with the wind blast.
Isle of Man next year for me. I’m either keeping the Ducati, having a Tuono, or another GSXR
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#257 5 Oct 2020 at 7.21pm | | |
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In reply to Post #256
Lamb chops h2 with after market exhaust and remap 260 hp. Try a streetfighter v4, Moor fun than a fully faired sports bike.
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#256 3 Oct 2020 at 7.08am | | |
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In reply to Post #255
Love the bike racing. WSB from Magny Cours today, can’t wait
Great sport, one thing that I find fascinating is the bike development from MotoGP to WSB and BSB, straight down to, and available from your local dealer nowadays, the engineering and technology is amazing, always advancing. Traction control, anti wheelie, cornering ABS the lot. Saying that the bikes are so powerful nowadays you couldn’t ride them without it
200kg, 200BHP, available on the road
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#255 2 Oct 2020 at 10.59pm | | |
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In reply to Post #254
No problem. I Used to watch F1 but discoved Moto GP and love it along with moto 3 not so much moto 2. I love speedway aswell, I started going when I was 4 or 5 so almost 40 years ago watching Oxford
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#254 2 Oct 2020 at 7.57pm | | |
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In reply to Post #253
Nice one Trev, same as WSB, same brand and a few different compounds
Tend to follow WSB and BSB but love MotoGP
I remember the link mate but never followed it up. Thank you
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#253 2 Oct 2020 at 7.35pm | | |
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In reply to Post #252
Yes but Michelin choose the 2 compounds that will be used and they can change how hard or soft they for each race. So if they get that wrong it makes it harder for the riders.
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#252 30 Sept 2020 at 5.27pm | | |
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In reply to Post #251
Aren’t they all on Michelins like WSB are all on Pirelli’s?
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#251 30 Sept 2020 at 4.42pm | | |
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In reply to Post #249
I was gutted for the old boy when he binned it in the kitty litter. was sure he was going to get his 200th podium that day..im sure it will come before the seasons out, if not definitely next year on the petronas..getting pissed of with the arm chair fans over on the Moto gp social media pages always saying he should retire..bolox should he, the rest who finish behind him then should retire also..alot came off at Catalunya,have to remember the race is usually run in June when track temp is much higher. Michelin balsed that race up with tyre allocations..
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#250 30 Sept 2020 at 4.00pm | | |
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Bagnaia and Miller confirmed on the factory Ducati next year.
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#249 27 Sept 2020 at 9.05pm | | |
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In reply to Post #248
 dnf
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#248 26 Sept 2020 at 1.56pm | | |
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Hi All
Rossi retirement???? Not after that qualli, can't wait for the race tomorrow!!
Best
Jon
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#247 17 Sept 2020 at 2.21pm | | |
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In reply to Post #244
Someone needs to have a word, bloody aweful the last few races, oddly before that it was getting better!
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#246 17 Sept 2020 at 1.11pm | | |
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In reply to Post #245
Sadly I don't think next year is going to be any better but time will tell. On a personal note had three tours on the bike cancelled this year so ended up going back to Scotland via Wales and back through Yorkshire so was nice to get away. Been over to the Isle of Wight for a peak at the proposed tt cercuit for next year and hope it goes ahead.
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#245 17 Sept 2020 at 12.19pm | | |
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In reply to Post #242
the track was resurfaced and was meant to be changing the pit areas but have said they don't have the money..from the helicopter camera it showed outside the track totally dead.last year when there you couldn't move for beer tents and merchandise stools..add to that the local towns and hotels will be effected..very sad times..
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#244 17 Sept 2020 at 11.51am | | |
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In reply to Post #243
BT get the feed from Dorna like everyone else. It is their director that chooses what goes out.
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#243 17 Sept 2020 at 11.17am | | |
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In reply to Post #242
You're not wrong, bit soulless isn't it :-(
As a aside, is the BT camera work annoying others like it is me, some of the decisions to show replays when any man and his dog can see a incedent/manoeuvre is about to happen, been happening a lot lately, much more so than previous years
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#242 17 Sept 2020 at 0.20am | | |
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In reply to Post #241
Rossi has always thrived on performing for the crowds, must feel strange for the riders racing in virtually empty stadiums as the atmosphere just cannot be there. The venues must have lost huge amounts in ticket sales and revenue from the food and merchandise stalls.
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#241 15 Sept 2020 at 4.01pm | | |
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It was a good race, really loving that the whole pack could win and the points are so close. Felt for Rossi but at the same time I can't help but think he doesn't give it his all anymore, can only see him going one way with all the other riders coming through.
I expected more from Mizano, seemed to be a lot of cagey riding going on, with all those bends I was expecting some real scraps but a lot seemed happy to just be following round.
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#240 14 Sept 2020 at 9.33pm | | |
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In reply to Post #238
Just watched the highlights, great racing and a real mix again
First for FM. Mir on the podium again, Suzuki coming good?
The factory Yamaha are well off the pace for me. MV is having a very poor run too, pole to 6th
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#239 13 Sept 2020 at 2.14pm | | |
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the old goat close but not close enough for his 200th podium..hopefully next week he does it..shame I had to cancel the trip.. 
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#238 10 Sept 2020 at 5.25pm | | |
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In reply to Post #237
I'm really not sure what to believe anymore, the so "called experts" down here are reporting that Dovi has now priced himself out of a petronas Yamaha ride alongside Valli???.
Crazy days, but it's Mugello, bring on the crazy track, going to be an epic weekend as always
Best
Jon
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#237 6 Sept 2020 at 1.54pm | | |
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In reply to Post #236
He is still the man to beat, la rat boy
To be fair, can't wait to see FQ on a factory ride, Vinales has had a bit of bad look don't get me wrong but he is deffo not the success they expected him to be. Maybe rat boy gets a bit or serious competition next year, KTM, Ducati, possibly Suzuki and yamaha, Honda will take some beating for me though Jon
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#236 6 Sept 2020 at 1.48pm | | |
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Yep, MM is apparently coming back at Aragon so he can help Honda build a 2021 bike specifically for him.
Espargero will obviously fully approve it #?¥₩#?
That will be the ****ers garage next year, no way those 2 will get on.
Hope rumours are right then as zarco is my favourite rider, be nice to see him and Miller going at it.
Mrs loves quateraro which is weird as his chest is like the Mojave desert whereas mine is like the new Forrest.....
Best
Jon
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#235 6 Sept 2020 at 1.26pm | | |
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In reply to Post #234
I'm a miller fan Jon, ex motocrosser, exiting to watch, deserves that ride
Zarco, that should be interesting?
Exiting times, who's gonna be where. One thing for sure we know where MM will be
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#234 6 Sept 2020 at 12.44pm | | |
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In reply to Post #233
Hi Chris
Hope you're well
Biggest news im waiting confirmation on is that zarco has the factory ride alongside Miller at Ducati, press down here is selling it, but they are notoriously full of poo
Best
Jon
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#233 6 Sept 2020 at 7.05am | | |
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Interesting one Jon, guess he still has race pace
KTM seem to have a very good bike there and I think they could be a serious challenge to Honda if they can get the right rider. Is that Dovi, mmmmm?
I was watching WSB yesterday and they were talking about a conversation with a team manger who had been around the block a bit. When they choose a rider they are looking for the next talent who will beat and be the next MM. Otherwise they could just sign any rider. Makes you think, if KTM are that serious, they have to be, is Dovi their man at 31?
Mir is starting to look good and I can’t see any reason why he would leave Suzuki. FQ has signed, FM?
Not sure, it will be interesting to see who really goes where
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#232 6 Sept 2020 at 5.08am | | |
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Hi All
Just seen the talks between Dovi and KTM have broken down over money.
I think his manager is pricing him out of a ride, be a shame if he's not on the grid next year, but what options does he have now for next year???
Aprillia?, Suzuki?
Seems the Dovi story doesn't end well
At least Rossi signed the 2 years yesterday
Best
Jon
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#231 25 Aug 2020 at 7.59pm | | |
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Forgot to add before, Vinales said he had 4 warnings of the brakes failing before the off, personally I think he should have come in or been made to by the race director. Imagine carrying on knowing and something awful happens :-(
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#230 25 Aug 2020 at 6.51pm | | |
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Cost Mir the race did that
I’m guessing Viñales just plain **** himself. Bike over his head last week, jumping off the bike this week, brake failure. Not looking good for Yamaha either, engines, not enough top end, no wonder they are struggling. When the non factory bikes are doing well they should know they have problems
And once again, especially WSB and BSB the Ducati V4 is just like cheating for me, so high revving and the straight line speed just blows everything else out of the water although the new Honda seems to be catching up, seems to be
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#229 25 Aug 2020 at 5.55pm | | |
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fiery lot the Italians, couldn't say that though about rossis over seas fans, had a drink with many in tavulia always welcomed mm 93s lot to join the table..same in Spain,all supporters enjoy each others banter..lets hope Rossi signs that 2 year deal with pertrona..
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#228 25 Aug 2020 at 2.36pm | | |
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Yeah, felt for Mir but you have to ask why they didn't have a tyre in reserve JIC. I know races aren't often split but even so, it certainly helped Miller in part 2.
I'm still trying to decide if Vinales went over to his bike and put his head in his hands out of a, shock, or B frustration the bike wasn't still o.k...inspite of being on fire at the time
Agree with the blind crests, odd how these things aren't already in place in this day and age.
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#227 24 Aug 2020 at 8.26pm | | |
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Well, just watched the highlights from yesterday. Brake failure and jumping off a bike at 130mph must be a hell of a shocker. Last time I saw that it was Eugene Laverty in WSP
Disappointed for Mir he deserved that win
Air bags in place too. Did a proper job on saving Viñales bike until it set on fire
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#226 24 Aug 2020 at 5.17pm | | |
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I’m guessing that’s the next area for review, straights that have the potential to run over corners if the worst happens. Thought the same afterwards, thought they would have some kind of protection. Quite a dangerous track
The blind summits are another one too as the Moto 2 crash. Maybe a flashing sign above the track on blind summits or a least a flag man on them?
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#225 24 Aug 2020 at 5.14pm | | |
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In reply to Post #223
all the vr46 babies were calling for Masia to be banned for the season for dumping the oil on the track,(absolute stupid crap)
Nuff said then, unbelievable, who would have thought, oil on a motorcycle racing track
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#224 24 Aug 2020 at 3.09pm | | |
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Not been on for a while.
The crash last week, why aren't there airbags/tires across those long run offs before right hand corners, even half way along them would minimise the risk. Unsighting the corner slightly would be a small price to pay.
Really enjoying the races at the mo, so glad that MM is side lined for a while, had become a tad stale for me.
Vinales jumping off
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#223 24 Aug 2020 at 2.24pm | | |
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Hi Chris,
I think this weekend kinda proved the point I was trying to make, all the vr46 babies were calling for Masia to be banned for the season for dumping the oil on the track,(absolute stupid crap), Martin loses a moto2 win by going green by inches thus promoting a vr46 baby for the win and polis espargero is at least 4ft of track on the final lap and gets no penalty at all?????
And clicky, whoever had the great idea to put the 2 most despised riders in the same garage is an absolute advertising genius, polis and rat boy 2021, I'm gonna love it........
Too much politics, let's race!!
Best
Jon
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#222 22 Aug 2020 at 7.32am | | |
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rossi is taking fabios seat at pertronas,fabio taking rossis seat at factory Yamaha with vinales. as for zarcos pit lane start, thats down to dorna. the Spanish Moto gp mafia..both espargaro brothers get away scot free from their pissing about.alex holding up Petrucci on the racing line looking for a tow. pol again whinging about zarco taking him out, while yet he went wide then came back on the racing line without looking..pol espagaros actions after last weeks red flag was terrible. moaning about race being stopped while he was in the lead.. I really don't know why hrc Honda gave him a factory seat next to mm93 next season..the bloke is a nightmare..
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#221 22 Aug 2020 at 6.11am | | |
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I would not have thought that would influence a decision like that or would hope not. Fast part of the course and major rider error.
Im guessing after that Jon the VR46 gang will be the stuff of legend. Reckon he will be done this year after that, i will be very surprised if he does not quit
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#220 22 Aug 2020 at 4.11am | | |
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Hi Chris
I definitely do get your point of view, but "fault" for last weekend's crash is questionable imo, you can argue either way
There's been a lot of very poor and obvious driver error incidents in all classes this year that have caused crashes, incidents and dnf's
The only time punishments seems to be dished out is when the vr46 gang pipe up. The Mcfee podium was because they were causing a stink about track limits and that ultimately backfired on vieti
Race control come across as being influenced by vr46 at the moment
Best
Jon
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#219 21 Aug 2020 at 5.42pm | | |
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Not sure Jon myself
Maybe it’s to set the benchmark, I’m not sure?
One thing for sure, for a rider of that quality that was an horrendous error which could have killed two riders?
There are risks with motorsport no doubt, that’s what makes it exciting but on reflection that was just reckless for me, massive error
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#218 21 Aug 2020 at 1.22pm | | |
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Very sad imo
Zarco starting from the pits is just moto gp bowing down to what's becoming the VR46 mafia
Does the Vali legend really want this to be his legacy?
Best
Jon
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#217 17 Aug 2020 at 6.39am | | |
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Seriously, talk about luck and fate. You don’t walk away from those!
One weekend, two horrendous crashes. Crazy!
Same venue, 2019. Great bit of racing
2019 Austrian treat
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#216 16 Aug 2020 at 9.19pm | | |
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all riders ok. . both rossi and vinales are very very lucky there..ive seen a photo of vinales with his hands over his head as one of the bikes went over the top of him..
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#215 16 Aug 2020 at 7.05pm | | |
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Seen the lowlights moto 2
That is a terrible crash that
Just ripped the bike to bits!
Edit
Jesus, just seen the moto GP one, flying bikes
Make no wonder Rossi was shocked, 2 x bikes comes past you in the air at 180mph!
If that’s not time to hang the gloves up I don’t know what is!!!
Moto GP
Moto 2
Let’s hope everybody is OK
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#214 16 Aug 2020 at 2.57pm | | |
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The moto 2 crash was awful and they were doing CPR on one of the riders in the initial pictures before they said everyone was conscious.
Rossi used up his 9th life and it showed on his face..........
Happy for Dovi though, not sure how it helps anything, but I've got a soft spot for the old dog
Best
Jon
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#213 16 Aug 2020 at 2.24pm | | |
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would love to see foggy back . red flags in Moto 2 and gp today.. both nasty stacks..the shock on rossi"s face back at the garage said it all..
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#212 16 Aug 2020 at 12.14pm | | |
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In reply to Post #211
Bagnaia for me, new talent is what’s needed to beat MM.
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#211 16 Aug 2020 at 8.11am | | |
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Hi Rich
They've got the Lorenzo rumour going on here as well, but surely Ducati desperately need to move forward not back. They'll be phoning Fogarty next
Best
Jon
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#210 15 Aug 2020 at 4.47pm | | |
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yes confirmed, shame I like dovi. lets hope he gets another ride..not sure how true but Lorenzo might be taking his seat on the duke.
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#209 15 Aug 2020 at 12.06pm | | |
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Cheers Matt
And WOW.........
Best
Jon
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#208 15 Aug 2020 at 12.03pm | | |
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In reply to Post #207
Confirmed by his manager a few minutes ago.
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#207 15 Aug 2020 at 11.46am | | |
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Hi All
Just getting news down here that Dovi is quiting Ducati, anyone know if it's true? As they've got form for miss reporting stuff like this before
Best
Jon
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#206 15 Aug 2020 at 8.51am | | |
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Well, just watched the highlights from Brno
Factory bikes, you don’t want a factory bike
Very interesting and different race that. TBH I expected the factory bikes coming though at the end and dominating but they did not have the set up of the non factory boys for me which is pretty amazing really, refreshingly different
Honda?
I bet they were all planning on picking a few points up while rat boy is out, left the door wide open for him
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#205 27 Jul 2020 at 8.35pm | | |
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Possibly, the Honda thing certainly didn’t work out for him. Think I read it somewhere, he had scared himself too many times?
A comeback and results would answer that I guess
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#204 27 Jul 2020 at 6.58pm | | |
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wouldn't say he lost his bottle, maybe just wanted a year out to rest and cure his back..said retiring to jump ship his Honda contract maybe..but I agree he would be good on that suzuki..pol espagaro signing for hrc has been my biggest shock..why they chose him I cant fathom out? push cal out with the hump maybe? @ vossy,they might get chucked out yet not walk away
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#203 27 Jul 2020 at 5.56pm | | |
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Funny, I was talking to the Mrs about his factory ride...do you think it'll make him better or worse...hmm. I'd love to see Suzi up ther again competing, thought they were on the up, maybe not.
@Clicky, Yamaha...what they hell...mad isn't it. I'm not sure given what has been seen as a factory advantage they should be allowed a dispensation to open them up, but I guess money talks and for Yamaha to walk away it would not be good.
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#202 27 Jul 2020 at 5.14pm | | |
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Yamaha's running out of engines..
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#201 27 Jul 2020 at 5.07pm | | |
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it's not even factory bikes proving the point...all very odd
Looks like they have a decent bike and set up for him. We will see when he has a factory ride next season
Imagine what he could earn from Suzuki who want to make their mark
Rat boy still the best at the moment for me with somebody who looks a very close second at the moment
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#200 27 Jul 2020 at 3.39pm | | |
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As the commentators said, Dovi might be regretting not putting pen to paper with that result
Great to see the GOAT on the podium again, defended brilliantly for that place.
Lorenzo situation...odd one, going to take a while for him to be back up to pace if he does.
So is it the riders or is it the bikes...MM and Fabio look well above race pace, 5+ seconds is massive, can't believe there are so few riders who can compete, and now it's not even factory bikes proving the point...all very odd.
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#199 26 Jul 2020 at 5.10pm | | |
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Yamaha 1,2 and 3. Quatararo, another win, Viniales 2nd and Rossi takes third!
If rat boy hadn't crashed out I reckon he would have pissed it though, looked fast again...
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#198 25 Jul 2020 at 4.47pm | | |
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That will be interesting,,great rider, thought he had lost his bottle. Just watching some highlights, said he would be good for Suzuki too?
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#197 25 Jul 2020 at 4.25pm | | |
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talk of Lorenzo coming back to ducatti, certainly some moving and shaking going on for next season..
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#196 25 Jul 2020 at 4.20pm | | |
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Quatararo on pole again by the looks of it. Vinales has a lot to prove for me. He was going to be the next big thing, he has to make it happen this season for me. Dovi is in 14th place so he looks well off the pace. You could think the bike but Bagnaia is third on a Ducati
For me a factory Honda is still the benchmark and MM is so good because he is the best of managing his tyres and that’s a massive chunk of what it’s all about for me
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#195 25 Jul 2020 at 4.12pm | | |
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brave he gave it a go, but is out of the race tomorrow..as for Alberto Puig his comment about other riders winning means nothing with mm not on the grid was down right out of order.that bloke really is a class *****..
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#194 22 Jul 2020 at 8.49pm | | |
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If MM does miss at least this weekend, what do people think of Dovi’s chances? He did well on a non-Ducati track and is a consistent podium finisher. Ducati could have already dropped the 2020 champion.
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#193 22 Jul 2020 at 7.01pm | | |
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Seeing reports that Marquez is considering riding lol. He won’t take the pain and ride. And stupid if he try’s He’s lost the championship this year now Unreal riding by him this last week but had to be greedy
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#192 22 Jul 2020 at 6.46pm | | |
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Really pleased for Quartararo,
Echo that, looked good last year. Let’s hope he turns into the real deal, something fresh
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#191 22 Jul 2020 at 1.57pm | | |
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What great re start...unless your a MM fan To be fair I really enjoyed MM coming back all the way through the pack (through gritted teeth) would have been a hell of a finish if he pulled it off.
Really pleased for Quartararo, overdue and a talent to watch, hopefully he'll take it to MM and make the season a bit more enjoyable rather than the white wash it's been lately.
Odd listening to the issues re contracts on the BT Sport coverage.
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#190 17 Nov 2019 at 9.10am | | |
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Quatararo pole, mm p2, Crutchlow p9, Rossi p13 after crashing twice he should be joining lorenzo.
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#189 16 Nov 2019 at 10.37am | | |
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Think he made the right decision at the right time, he has been a great champion and even rossi said he had been his toughest opponent in his career, twice moto gp World champ as rossi's team mate is some achievement.
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#188 14 Nov 2019 at 6.03pm | | |
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sad to see Lorenzo announce his retirement today..allways enjoyed his riding style.. the move to Honda and that nasty crash would of been his deciding factor to call it a day id expect..
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#187 4 Nov 2019 at 8.10pm | | |
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then 11th to 2nd..plus his brothers took the moto2 championship..must have a very proud mother and father..
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#186 3 Nov 2019 at 3.45pm | | |
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How did he walk after that highside head planting the tarmac.
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#185 20 Oct 2019 at 10.19am | | |
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yep he chucked that down the road..
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#184 20 Oct 2019 at 10.04am | | |
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#183 20 Oct 2019 at 3.50am | | |
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unless Rossi gets a good start I cant see him doing anything from 10th..seems his losing his race day touch lately..and I'm losing sleep again with another silly o clock start
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#182 19 Oct 2019 at 7.55pm | | |
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In reply to Post #181
MM pole again on the hardest bike on the grid to ride and golden balls slowest yamaha but that may change in the race.
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#181 19 Oct 2019 at 5.29pm | | |
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cant see Honda throwing money zarcos way..sneaky gits will prob go for el diablo at some point..
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#180 19 Oct 2019 at 10.39am | | |
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In reply to Post #179
My understanding was he is standing in for the injured Nakagami in the last three races but was seeking a moto 2 deal for 2020.
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#179 18 Oct 2019 at 11.52pm | | |
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Hi All
Just caught the end of FP1, was i correct in hearing Zarco will be on a honda for the last 3 races this year and has turned down the yamaha test ride for next year?
Zarco to replace Lorenzo 2020???????
That'd be more than Quateraro to worry about in 2020 for MM
Lovin it if true..........
Best
Jon
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#178 14 Oct 2019 at 7.44pm | | |
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Nash sawn offs..would love to do the same trip but what with qatar in march for 1st race of the season looking likely plus some other European races pencilled in also Singapore f1 in September the ball and chain would kick me in the nuts.. 
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#177 14 Oct 2019 at 1.18pm | | |
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In reply to Post #176
Solved
Hire a full tackle set up (bring your own end gear).
John
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#176 13 Oct 2019 at 11.22am | | |
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In reply to Post #175
May be a problem carrying my fishing gear on the bike.
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#175 13 Oct 2019 at 7.59am | | |
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Why not combine the Le Mans MotoGP May 16th\17th 2020 with a fishing trip to Le Bounty, fishing either B1 or B2. (B1 is Closed for the event)
See both our web sites for further info at www.bountylemans.com
John
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#174 13 Oct 2019 at 6.29am | | |
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Jonathon Rea, 5 times WSB champion crowned at Magney Cours
Greatest rider in this competition I have ever seen, just so smooth on the bike, natural. And that’s beating Bautista on the far superior and overpowered Ducati V4
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