2018 Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana Predictions and Race Chat - Page 7

Barbedwirebikerr · November 16th, 2018, 07:32 AM

It's also on his #2 bike, most definitely not a loose part which was my first thought. Maverick doesn't have it. Yamaha testing early? None of the commentary seem to have noticed. I don't understand how it'll help, certainly at lower speeds, where Yamaha struggle to hook up the rear it ain't going to do much, if it is an aero aid. I'm interested in all your thoughts.

JPSLotus · November 16th, 2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbedwirebikerr

What's this at the rear of Valentino's fairing? Rear aero? Something I've not noticed before.

Looks like a brake duct for cooling.

Keshav · November 16th, 2018, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbedwirebikerr

What's this at the rear of Valentino's fairing? Rear aero? Something I've not noticed before.

I have it's on good authority that it's a digital, carbon fiber GPS guided unit that scrapes excrement from the tire that leaks from Rossi's boots when Marquez is coming up from behind.

Keshav · November 16th, 2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Theo

Because they've had the most to gain from the current aero packages. There again I don't think that will faze MM in the slightest, I expect he'd win the odd race on the Aprilia or KTM at the moment.

Tho logically, as HRC and Duc have the overall best riders and superior packages, they can most afford to lose some slight advantage.

RCV600RR · November 16th, 2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbedwirebikerr

What's this at the rear of Valentino's fairing? Rear aero? Something I've not noticed before.

They've had it for a few rounds for wet conditions. It's to reduce the amount of water deflected to the rear tyre.

Ducati and Honda debuted the same idea for the first time here in Valencia.

BarryMachine · November 16th, 2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RCV600RR

They've had it for a few rounds for wet conditions. It's to reduce the amount of water deflected to the rear tyre.
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Yes this.

During FP1, whilst it was pouring rain, they were showing slomo close ups of several bikes versions of these. They looked pretty effective.

Barbedwirebikerr · November 16th, 2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSLotus

Looks like a brake duct for cooling.

Not really needed in those conditions.

Barbedwirebikerr · November 16th, 2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RCV600RR

They've had it for a few rounds for wet conditions. It's to reduce the amount of water deflected to the rear tyre.

Ducati and Honda debuted the same idea for the first time here in Valencia.

Cheers. I did think along those lines also.

Theo · November 17th, 2018, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbedwirebikerr

What's this at the rear of Valentino's fairing? Rear aero? Something I've not noticed before.

I think its to stop even more rain getting to the rear tyre, his bike was throwing spray in all directions, more than anyone else.

BarryMachine · November 17th, 2018, 06:07 AM

WTF is Vinales problem!? Doesnt he know hes ruining rossis championship!? Lol.

Thats going to be interesting to see what happens there.

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BarryMachine Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Norah Head Posts: 9,436 Likes: 978 I Ride: Many	WTF is Vinales problem!? Doesnt he know hes ruining rossis championship!? Lol. Thats going to be interesting to see what happens there. evo9 likes this.

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November 16th, 2018, 07:32 AM	#61
Barbedwirebikerr Senior Member Joined: Mar 2016 From: FNQ Posts: 821 Likes: 588 I Ride: DRZ400E	It's also on his #2 bike, most definitely not a loose part which was my first thought. Maverick doesn't have it. Yamaha testing early? None of the commentary seem to have noticed. I don't understand how it'll help, certainly at lower speeds, where Yamaha struggle to hook up the rear it ain't going to do much, if it is an aero aid. I'm interested in all your thoughts.