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Strange how they highlight Amsterdam when its around 200km away
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Jorge

peddlers

Retiree

tech3



New lap Record guaranteed. after Track mods



Spies to struggle



Mari going Dutch



British Eurosport not showing any live motogp AGAIN on day 1 Thats about 4 rounds in a row



FreeTV Sport1 Channel TO SHOW Day one (Thu) live again
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“Pol Espargaro's appeal was rejected and the FIM Stewards decision to cancel Marc Marquez penalty stands.”



no one else worth a mention
 
Pre race conf was interesting. Highlights: They all race 100% regardless of having back to back to back events (who would have thought, rolls eyes at question), Casey more fuel for tire conspirators said every move made by Bstone has been worse to them), good takes on the Marc/Pol incident (asked by what sounded like a Spanish person, who it appears are obsessed with this incident), all said GP politics a bit silly (best take by Stoner who explained it best as a racing incident, and Cal who said getting lawyers involved is baby stuff), no real opinions either way as to proposed change of race day from Sat to Sun.
 
Did anyone read the Assen MotoGP press release previews on Kropo's site?



I found this interesting,



[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Alvaro Bautista “Silverstone was definitely a very positive weekend for us. After the changes we made in Barcelona my feeling with the bike improved a lot and at Silverstone we were able to confirm it. I felt comfortable and safe on the bike from the start and I was able to have fun,[/font]



[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The bit I found interesting is where he says he feels safe on the bike, [/font][font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]After a bit of snooping around post race interviews it appears Alvaro is the only Honda not suffering from chatter. [/font][font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Strange him been the only one on Showa forks, or maybe that is Hondas way forward to solving their own problems.[/font]



[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Discuss.[/font]
 
I know this is in the wrong thread, but I predict I am very ....... excited because my brand AntiSaint has made it to the moto2 paddock! Our logo is on Damo Cudlins helmet, he has picked up a ride as a replacement. Result!



Carry on...
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lil red rocket pilot said:
Did anyone read the Assen MotoGP press release previews on Kropo's site?



I found this interesting,



[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Alvaro Bautista “Silverstone was definitely a very positive weekend for us. After the changes we made in Barcelona my feeling with the bike improved a lot and at Silverstone we were able to confirm it. I felt comfortable and safe on the bike from the start and I was able to have fun,[/font]



[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The bit I found interesting is where he says he feels safe on the bike, [/font][font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]After a bit of snooping around post race interviews it appears Alvaro is the only Honda not suffering from chatter. [/font][font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Strange him been the only one on Showa forks, or maybe that is Hondas way forward to solving their own problems.[/font]



[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Discuss.[/font]
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Possible, but it also may be that half second that Stoner and Pedrosa are faster. Maybe Bautista hasnt found the performance plateau where the chatter is a problem
 
lil red rocket pilot said:
Did anyone read the Assen MotoGP press release previews on Kropo's site?



I found this interesting,



[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Alvaro Bautista “Silverstone was definitely a very positive weekend for us. After the changes we made in Barcelona my feeling with the bike improved a lot and at Silverstone we were able to confirm it. I felt comfortable and safe on the bike from the start and I was able to have fun,[/font]



[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The bit I found interesting is where he says he feels safe on the bike, [/font][font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]After a bit of snooping around post race interviews it appears Alvaro is the only Honda not suffering from chatter. [/font][font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Strange him been the only one on Showa forks, or maybe that is Hondas way forward to solving their own problems.[/font]



[font=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Discuss.[/font]
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Yeah, dude has been running Showa all season, haven't you been reading mine and Arrabi's exchanges. You should, wealth of info there buddy. hahaha
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Well, if you ask Pedro, he'll sarcastically and condescendingly tell you: "Well look at his lap times."
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digger said:
I know this is in the wrong thread, but I predict I am very ....... excited because my brand AntiSaint has made it to the moto2 paddock! Our logo is on Damo Cudlins helmet, he has picked up a ride as a replacement. Result!



Carry on...
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Congrats. Post a pic of it on the bike.
 
povol said:
Possible, but it also may be that half second that Stoner and Pedrosa are faster. Maybe Bautista hasnt found the performance plateau where the chatter is a problem
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Quite possible Pov.

Its going to be interesting watching him over the next 3 weeks just to see how his performance does and if it improves.

But maybe, just maybe it could be their solution to the chatter problem.
 
Jumkie said:
Yeah, dude has been running Showa all season, haven't you been reading mine and Arrabi's exchanges. You should, wealth of info there buddy. hahaha
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Well, if you ask Pedro, he'll sarcastically and condescendingly tell you: "Well look at his lap times."
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I know hes been on them from the start and have read yours and Arrabs exchange.

The point I was making is that he has not mentioned (to my knowledge) chatter at all.

I'd say to Pedro "Better hope they stay there eh buddy"

Gotta think hes on a new bike and only just getting to know her traits,

Time will tell
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lil red rocket pilot said:
Quite possible Pov.

Its going to be interesting watching him over the next 3 weeks just to see how his performance does and if it improves.

But maybe, just maybe it could be their solution to the chatter problem.
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Surely they would have tested the different forks if there was any inkling that it would help. Time is running out to solve the problem, and they are heading to a track where the Yamaha should excel. The way Lorenzo is riding, and the way the Yamaha is performing, Honda is 5 wins in a row from being just tied. If they can, they need to attack, and soon.
 
Pov, 5 Honda wins, only if Jlo is runner up in all. I dont quite see it as dire as u. If CS can get his head straight, all it takes is a win and a bad day off podium from Jlo (like Casey at Catalunya) and points cut in half. Its racing still right? Anything can happen. .... after Assen we may see an entirely diff points picture. Hes still on a factory repsol hrc right?
 
Jumkie said:
Pov, 5 Honda wins, only if Jlo is runner up in all. I dont quite see it as dire as u. If CS can get his head straight, all it takes is a win and a bad day off podium from Jlo (like Casey at Catalunya) and points cut in half. Its racing still right? Anything can happen. .... after Assen we may see an entirely diff points picture. Hes still on a factory repsol hrc right?
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It could be even if jorge has one mechanical dnf. It doesn't look just at present that stoner can beat jorge in a straight fight though, and unless he reverses that trend it will be difficult to win the championship with consistent podiums, because I don't think jorge will make many mistakes. Stoner himself has had 2 seasons virtually devoid of riding errors in races, so it can be done.
 
Jorge will walk away from them even more this weekend, the man is in the zone-much like he was in 2010.



Spies may also perform well this weekend, Honda's will still be there, but Assen is a big fav of Yamaha.



Ducati will suck again, and the CRT's will be 4-5seconds a lap slower.......normal service resumed
 
michaelm said:
It could be even if jorge has one mechanical dnf. It doesn't look just at present that stoner can beat jorge in a straight fight though, and unless he reverses that trend it will be difficult to win the championship with consistent podiums, because I don't think jorge will make many mistakes. Stoner himself has had 2 seasons virtually devoid of riding errors in races, so it can be done.
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I honestly can't forsee that given the strength of this years bike



Talpa said:
Jorge will walk away from them even more this weekend, the man is in the zone-much like he was in 2010.



Spies may also perform well this weekend, Honda's will still be there, but Assen is a big fav of Yamaha.



Ducati will suck again, and the CRT's will be 4-5seconds a lap slower.......normal service resumed
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Agree - Yamaha had something special last year and so did Jorge and Ben. Unbelievable ride from Spies - you have to believe that Lorenzo could have done the same had he not have been skittled by Marco.
 
1. JL

2. Moaner

3. Crutchlow - I say this every race - it's comin

4. Dani Boi

5. Ben

6. Dovi

7. Alvaro

8. Bradl

9. Rossi

10. Hayden
 

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