Joined Jan 2011
3K Posts | 152+
The North!
Hayden is 2x the rider from Barbera on down (starting grid) with the exception of Rossi! Its too bad he's always been a victim of ........, I wonder how'd he be fairing on the 3rd Repsol Honda? Don't feel too bad for Old Nick though, He's already a Moto Gp World Champ getting paid Millions with no pressure to win! he just has to suck it up this year and im sure hell be competitive again once he finds a better series and or teaming the future
Hahahahahaha..... In Yo face Rossi Boppers, where u at? LOL.
I just hope Hector Barbera can hold off Rossi and be the first Ducati to cross the finish line cuz if he doesn't I know all the stupid Rossi Boppers would be saying how the Ducati is a slow machine but at least Rossi was the first Ducati to cross the line. These Rossi Boppers will take anything right now.
Go Hector Barbera !!!
I just hope Hector Barbera can hold off Rossi and be the first Ducati to cross the finish line cuz if he doesn't I know all the stupid Rossi Boppers would be saying how the Ducati is a slow machine but at least Rossi was the first Ducati to cross the line. These Rossi Boppers will take anything right now.
Go Hector Barbera !!!
Cal Crutches said in an interview that his team did some kind of setup change on his bike and he immediately felt the difference when he went out on track, being able to turn the bike alot better.
Joined Jun 2007
10K Posts | 1K+
Norah Head
Doesn't that just mean the Duc is quiet slow..
Given that its the bike Stoner took to several wins late last season, with the exception that Rossi uses bucketloads of electronics, it would indicate that the fault lies with Rossi ......... well either hm or Melandri
Why they let Rossi add anti wheelie and more TC is beyond me.
Guareschi does not look a happy man.
Hayden to Suzuki I say.
Good ride by Barbera.
I was watching the front end of Casey's bike like a hawk .......... its a very different bike than the red ice sled.
Joined Aug 2010
63 Posts | 10+
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Them Honda's sure are fast, I've never saw such big time gaps in the field, Honda must have something special, first two 6/10th's up.....
Watching Stoner now he is really on it, one thing also for sure, confidence will get the better of you and the way he's riding, he will come off, just hope he doesn't get hurt.
Watching Stoner now he is really on it, one thing also for sure, confidence will get the better of you and the way he's riding, he will come off, just hope he doesn't get hurt.
Joined Aug 2007
11K Posts | 3K+
Pomona NY
Yes - it was reported in the news section on Superbike Planet. I wasn't just speculating when I said so earlier.
Yeah dude, they put Nicky on the better chassis. Too bad he sucks and couldn't do anything with it.
Joined Jun 2007
10K Posts | 1K+
Norah Head
Stoner looked like he was cruising compared to how he used to ride the Duc.
I think you may be better worrying about your favourite rider than Stoner ATM cos he did not look comfortable at all.
I know what you mean and know that Stoner would have been faster on the Duc this year than Rossi(until he figures out a good base setup). But your statements logically imply that the Ducati is the one slowing its riders.
Joined May 2008
3K Posts | 79+
Southern Aridzona - Hell's doorstep.
And it will gain them a whole 0.1 per lap.
I REALLY think they would be better off spending that $ on something useful - like a new frame.
It might as well be 10th or 100th its that far off the pace and I don’t think that under stoner the duke ever qualified 9yh even in its worst days when stoner had the ..... with the offer that Jorge got a la interview…but bow the maestro is riding the duke ‘so what happened’???
This is the difference between Stoner and Rossi in QP:
2011: 1 - 27 Casey STONER - AUS - Repsol Honda Team Honda - 324.3 - 1'54.137
2007: 2 – 27 Casey STONER - AUS - Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati - 324.7 - 1'55.007
2011: 9 - 46 Valentino ROSSI - ITA - Ducati Team Ducati - 324.1 - 1'55.637
Joined Jun 2007
10K Posts | 1K+
Norah Head
Joined Feb 2007
11K Posts | 2K+
Tennessee
Im guessing that is tongue in cheek, but if its not.
Unless a gearbox can change the geometry of a chassis, they are pissing money down the drain. They have a lot more problems than a quick change gearbox.
