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Is Hayden's Ego getting the best of him??

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Burky @ Feb 9 2007, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>This is THE comparison.
Couldn't agree more. To be honest, I don't get this thread. Should it not have been titled 'Look at Nicky's superb new gear!'


The guy got the no1 plate so he can do what he wants.

But we can always have a bit of fun with it
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Agree with Burky. Well ok maybe I wouldn't be calling them great looking leathers..de gustibus non disputandum and all that, but it's not the point.
Nicky's the champion for the time being and he's perfectly entitled to his number one. What's the big deal? Irrespective of how and why and without rehashing all those old arguments again...Please don't start it all off again. Someone might turn up spout venom all over the place.
However it all went I don't think anyone can deny he worked bloody hard for it. Let the poor dude enjoy it. And if it's really all going to his head, someone will give him a good knock on it before he makes a fool of himself. I don't see Pa and Ma Hayden standing for that kind of sht"
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Like I said 3 months ago I'm not a Hayden fan but it'll be nice to see the no.1 plate back on track after 5 years.
Isn't racing all about egos anyway? If you think you're better than the next man you have a big ego and to ride at the top level in this (any) sport you have to believe you're better than the next man.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rgvneil @ Feb 9 2007, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Like I said 3 months ago I'm not a Hayden fan but it'll be nice to see the no.1 plate back on track after 5 years.
Isn't racing all about egos anyway? If you think you're better than the next man you have a big ego and to ride at the top level in this (any) sport you have to believe you're better than the next man.
of course it is
. it's just some people/riders carry it off better than others, all down to the persons carizma
 
I wasn't surprised that he chose to run the number 1 on the bike, I do think Honda had some influence on that front, but I am surprised to see the leathers sporting a "numbers don't lie" motif.
With that, does anyone really think he's trying mind games with the rest of the paddock, man I hope not because to be honest this is not one of Nicky's stronger attributes. He's always been the type to let his riding do the talking. I remember when he was still in the AMA and the 600 championship was coming down between Kurtis Roberts and himself. Kurtis was talking a little smack even though they were on the same team and Nicky wasn't saying much of anything. Nicky won and obviously moved onto bigger and better things.
Hopefully we will all have something to be happy about this season with many good battles on the track and another close championship. I know Rossi is ready to do battle and maybe, just maybe Nicky's winning the championship will make him that much more confident that he can take the battle to Rossi.
Here's hoping both stay healthy this season and have proper equipment so all of us here will have lots to discuss.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L8Braker @ Feb 9 2007, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Here's hoping both stay healthy this season and have proper equipment so all of us here will have lots to discuss.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L8Braker @ Feb 9 2007, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I wasn't surprised that he chose to run the number 1 on the bike, I do think Honda had some influence on that front, but I am surprised to see the leathers sporting a "numbers don't lie" motif.
With that, does anyone really think he's trying mind games with the rest of the paddock, man I hope not because to be honest this is not one of Nicky's stronger attributes. He's always been the type to let his riding do the talking. I remember when he was still in the AMA and the 600 championship was coming down between Kurtis Roberts and himself. Kurtis was talking a little smack even though they were on the same team and Nicky wasn't saying much of anything. Nicky won and obviously moved onto bigger and better things.
Hopefully we will all have something to be happy about this season with many good battles on the track and another close championship. I know Rossi is ready to do battle and maybe, just maybe Nicky's winning the championship will make him that much more confident that he can take the battle to Rossi.
Here's hoping both stay healthy this season and have proper equipment so all of us here will have lots to discuss.
Good post!
The 'NUMBERS DON'T L1E' motif.....I don't reckon there's any mind games here, just a bit of fun poking at the disbelievers! Maybe the fingers of forums such as this reach further than we assume.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (vale4607 @ Feb 9 2007, 04:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Dont worry #69 will be back in all its glory next year
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as much as it pains me to say, i agree there. but if the rider i think will take the crown does, i wont be sad for long
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (skidmark @ Feb 9 2007, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The guy is entitled to it all.

On the subject of egos, who's got the biggest ego in the paddock? Swords 'n stuff......mmmmm

LOL! now i can agree with that easily.

why not let nicky enjoy the moment? he's earned it!
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (skidmark @ Feb 9 2007, 05:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The guy is entitled to it all.

On the subject of egos, who's got the biggest ego in the paddock? Swords 'n stuff......mmmmm
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they just won't learn will they!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Burky @ Feb 9 2007, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The 'NUMBERS DON'T L1E' motif.....I don't reckon there's any mind games here, just a bit of fun poking at the disbelievers!
+1^^^
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L8Braker @ Feb 9 2007, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>but I am surprised to see the leathers sporting a "numbers don't lie" motif.


where is this motif as i cant see it nor trick daddy, am i missing something here
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Feb 9 2007, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>where is this motif as i cant see it nor trick daddy, am i missing something here
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Sorry Rog...I can't see the pics in this post either, I thought that was one of the pictures posted, my bad. I saw the picture on NickyHayden.com.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L8Braker @ Feb 9 2007, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Sorry Rog...I can't see the pics in this post either, I thought that was one of the pictures posted, my bad. I saw the picture on NickyHayden.com.
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ok mate,no worrys.
 
The name is from when he was younger and has nothing to do with his title except that the media have picked it up now he has big time success. The motif on his leathers is to tell all the doubters to shut their silly faces and realize he is the champion.

As for the bike and helmet stuff, it seems pretty normal to me, most champions wanna show off somehow about how good they are. Some may want a large number on their head, ones with really big egos may even call themself a doctor.
 
<div align="centerI must admit when Nicky had the dice with "all in" on his leathers at the last race it was pretty awesome x

At the end of the day everyone respected vale for not having the number 1 plate but thats vale its what makes him different + its why we love him but equally you cant expect every other rider to follow the same as him...even if he nicky kept 69 people would say he was following vale x

Also, look at it from this point of view it shows confidence more than ego because who'd wanna crash wearing all those number 1s lol

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Haydens making the most of it................Lets face it, it will Never, Ever EVER!!, happen again.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Feb 9 2007, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Some may want a large number on their head, ones with really big egos may even call themself a doctor.
you looking for another fight mate
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oh yeah,and your new avitar sux ...
 

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