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POLL: HAYDEN ON THE DUC

Will Hayden gel with the Ducati

  • Yes

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • No

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
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Coming close to the end of the season one of the biggest questions out there is, will Hayden get on with the Ducati. This has been debated through and through so I thought that I would start a simple poll. I know there are a thousand factors to consider and feel free to add them to the thread but take these factors and answer the yes or no question. You choose the meaning of gel. Whether it mean a top 3 finsish, top 10 or nothing less than a world championship. Or maybe just doing better that the rest of the Ducs, minus Stoner, maybe just coming close to him would be your definition.

I am pretty biased when it comes to things with Hayden. I don't buy the arguement that he can't change his riding style he just needs to have equipment that suits him. We kind of see that now with the pneumo engine and its power. Add a new set of tires that will hopefully withstand the punishment that he like to dish out and I think he could do rather well. He might not be WC but if he doesn't get blasted by the rest of the field say 10-20 seconds from the leader would mean that he is getting on with the Duc IMO.
 
Toni "Contract time" Elias and Loris have both shown it can be ridden by someone else.

I also think Nicki and Casey have enough commonality in riding style and background.

Top 5 in the championship next year...
 
Wow only 10 days until Nicky gets a chance to ride the bullet
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This is gonna be good.

I expect him to be fast, but not nearly as fast as Stoner. Let's call Hayden's pace "Gibby fast".

Respectably at the front, but probably not setting the world on fire.
 
Well I think that Hayden is going to do decent. He could surprise us all and be superfast. He should be good all things considered. I wonder if Tissot is going to make the watch they have for him red instead of orange.
 
If he doesn't get on with the bike, what's he gonna do? Create a Red Bull-Honda satelite team and poach some engineers? I think not! Nicky doesn't have a choice. If he fails he's out of the MotoGP paddock he loves. Nick will perform because he's more motivated to win than at any point in his career.
+ We know he's got talent. He'll beat Dovi, and be tied with Lorenzo for 3th in the championship. Pedrosa will finish sixth and take a big pay cut with a 1 year 2010 contract, while they wait for a new 250 guy.
 
Nick is gonna rip Stoner a new ....... and become the #1 Ducati rider halfway through the 09 season...he will be the guy racing with Rossi for the Championship in 09...Stoner will be second fiddle to Nick....Nick tea bags Adriana in his trailer.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Oct 16 2008, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Nick is gonna rip Stoner a new ....... and become the #1 Ducati rider halfway through the 09 season...he will be the guy racing with Rossi for the Championship in 09...Stoner will be second fiddle to Nick....Nick tea bags Adriana in his trailer.
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All that is great minus the disrespectful move towards the beautiful Adriana. Curve your such a heathen. LOL.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Oct 16 2008, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>.Nick tea bags Adriana in his trailer.
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probably already has
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Oct 16 2008, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>....Nick tea bags Adriana in his trailer.
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adriana is an aussie sheila!

she has probably tea bagged hayden in his trailer already..

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigAl @ Oct 16 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>adriana is an aussie sheila!

she has probably tea bagged hayden in his trailer already..

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poor nick
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no

unfortunately signing hayden means ducati accept mediocrity second year in a row. their constructors championship hopes gone even before next season starts

stoner kick his ... and that average rider found his place in wsbk in max. 2 years
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigAl @ Oct 17 2008, 06:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>adriana is an aussie sheila!

she has probably tea bagged hayden in his trailer already..

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BTW, I think he'll go well.
 
i hope he does well on it but i voted no because i look at nicky as one of those riders that need everything to be perfect to win races. the ducati is a real prototype esp with its new carbon frame. nicky needs tried and tested equipment not experimental stuff imho.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Oct 16 2008, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i hope he does well on it but i voted no because i look at nicky as one of those riders that need everything to be perfect to win races. the ducati is a real prototype esp with its new carbon frame. nicky needs tried and tested equipment not experimental stuff imho.
true big Rodge, but I can wish
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#27 @ Oct 16 2008, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>no

unfortunately signing hayden means ducati accept mediocrity second year in a row. they constructors championship hopes gone even before next season starts

stoner kick his ... and that average rider found his place in wsbk in max. 2 years
Do not underestimate the POWER of the darkside. Hayden is a great racer and won't stop until he is broken. Dude I would bet he gives Stoner a run for his money. Sheesh everyone for that matter. Don't forget he did win a championship on the big bikes. These hondas are midget pocketbikes compared to the bigger hondas. The Ducati is the closest thing to the older bigger bikes with the power it makes. Plus I would venture to guess Nicky is going to dial out some of the TC so we might see some of that powerslidin again. Stoner has the advantage right now but also don't forget he has that scaphoid bone that needs repaired as well. The one article says if it doesn't take properly the bone could die and that would be the end of Stoners racing career. I really hope that doesn't happen cause I like the kid and he is really good. He has a great chance to win it again. So does Nicky though!
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Oct 16 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Do not underestimate the POWER of the darkside. Hayden is a great racer and won't stop until he is broken. Dude I would bet he gives Stoner a run for his money. Sheesh everyone for that matter. Don't forget he did win a championship on the big bikes. Those hondas were midget pocketbikes compared. The Ducati is the closest thing to the older bigger bikes with the power it makes. Plus I would venture to guess Nicky is going to dial out some of the TC so we might see some of that powerslidin again. Stoner has the advantage right now but also don't forget he has that scaphoid bone that needs repaired as well. The one article says if it doesn't take properly the bone could die and that would be the end of Stoners racing career. I really hope that doesn't happen cause I like the kid and he is really good. He has a great chance to win it again. So does Nicky though!
nuther good point bro
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Oct 16 2008, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Do not underestimate the POWER of the darkside. Hayden is a great racer and won't stop until he is broken. Dude I would bet he gives Stoner a run for his money. Sheesh everyone for that matter. Don't forget he did win a championship on the big bikes. Those hondas were midget pocketbikes compared. The Ducati is the closest thing to the older bigger bikes with the power it makes. Plus I would venture to guess Nicky is going to dial out some of the TC so we might see some of that powerslidin again. Stoner has the advantage right now but also don't forget he has that scaphoid bone that needs repaired as well. The one article says if it doesn't take properly the bone could die and that would be the end of Stoners racing career. I really hope that doesn't happen cause I like the kid and he is really good. He has a great chance to win it again. So does Nicky though!
the 990 he won the wc on was rossi's old bike (well pretty much) so hardly a midget bike. rossi is bigger than hayden mate, he's 6.2". if nicky cant win on a bike designed for pedro what makes you think he can win on a bike designed for stoner ? now im not suggesting ducati wont help hayden all they can but the fact is until he has raced the duc for a season it will be stoners bike.
 
ok, I retract my previous "good point" post
As usual Jum makes everything clear
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Oct 16 2008, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Do not underestimate the POWER of the darkside. Hayden is a great racer and won't stop until he is broken. Dude I would bet he gives Stoner a run for his money. Sheesh everyone for that matter. Don't forget he did win a championship on the big bikes. Those hondas were midget pocketbikes compared. The Ducati is the closest thing to the older bigger bikes with the power it makes. Plus I would venture to guess Nicky is going to dial out some of the TC so we might see some of that powerslidin again. Stoner has the advantage right now but also don't forget he has that scaphoid bone that needs repaired as well. The one article says if it doesn't take properly the bone could die and that would be the end of Stoners racing career. I really hope that doesn't happen cause I like the kid and he is really good. He has a great chance to win it again. So does Nicky though!

stoner beat hayden even with amputated hand.

his championship doesn't mean nothing for me, 6 seasons on factory honda and 3 wins, 2 on home gp. tamada has better percentage on satellite.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Oct 16 2008, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>the 990 he won the wc on was rossi's old bike (well pretty much) so hardly a midget bike. rossi is bigger than hayden mate, he's 6.2". if nicky cant win on a bike designed for pedro what makes you think he can win on a bike designed for stoner ? now im not suggesting ducati wont help hayden all they can but the fact is until he has raced the duc for a season it will be stoners bike.
No you read it wrong. I mean that the Honda Hayden won on was the big bike that he was used to and that these smaller Hondas more or less drive him nuts. I should have typed These instead of THose sorry. Ok I fixed it!
 

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