<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jun 2 2008, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Have fun in the corner with Max Biaggi, I hear he has a big ego too.
What's the scoop on Nicky's dismal perfomance at Mugello? Anyone know? Can't seem to find anything on the WWW.
Was there a technical problem with the bike? tire? Or, was he riding the pneumatic valve engine like Okada?
Was there a technical problem with the bike? tire? Or, was he riding the pneumatic valve engine like Okada?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (crvlvr @ Jun 3 2008, 05:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Was there a technical problem with the bike? tire? Or, was he riding the pneumatic valve engine like Okada?
His issue was apparently a mystery problem...but the only article I have seen does not explain if it was human or mechanical....
However, if he was riding the Pneumatic valve engine then HRC should be in a total state of panic right now since the bike would have to be declared crap!
I think, unfortunately, that Nicky was on the spring valve engined bike...so the problem is back to rider (my vote), tyre or engine.
His issue was apparently a mystery problem...but the only article I have seen does not explain if it was human or mechanical....
However, if he was riding the Pneumatic valve engine then HRC should be in a total state of panic right now since the bike would have to be declared crap!
I think, unfortunately, that Nicky was on the spring valve engined bike...so the problem is back to rider (my vote), tyre or engine.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Eagle088 @ May 30 2008, 02:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Dont get me wrong, I am a Ducati owner but that Duc sucks .... through a rag. Stoner's bike is the only competitive Duc on the grid. Elias and Melandri are both great riders that can and have won races on other equipment and those Ducs are not helping them at all. Hayden's career in GP would be over if he signed with Ducati I am affraid. Taking Colin's seat on the M1 would be a good option if Colin decides to go else where next year.
i DON'T THINK DUCATI IS THE BIKE FOR HAYDEN EITHER.HEARING FROM MELANDRI,THE DUCATI NEEDS TO BE USED WITH ALOT OF TRACTIONCONTROL,IN FACT I WOULD GUESS THE NEW PNEUMATIC HONDA AND THE DUCATI ENGINE IS GOING TO BE VERY SIMILAR IN USE .YAMAHA WOULD BE BETTER I THINK,BUT THEN AGAIN YAMAHA WOULD BE A STEP UP FOR EVERY RIDER THIS YEAR.
ABOUT THE DUCATI ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL ,WHEN RANDY MAMOLA COMPARED THE DIFFERENT GPBIKES ,HE SAID HE COULD NOT FEEL ANYTHING FROM THE DUCATI TC,IT JUST WORKED,AND WORKED GREAT.
THE YAMAHA,HONDA AND SUZUKI HE COULD TELL MUCH MORE EASIERLY WHEN IT KICKED IN.
MAYBE THAT IS PART OF THE PROBLEM MELANDRI HAS.
DIDN'T HAYDEN SAY THAT HE LIKED THE BALANCE OF THE BIKE BETTER WITH THE PNEUMATIC ENGINE?
,IT COULD WORK WELL FOR HIM IF HE DIALS IN THE POWERDELIVERY TO SUIT HIS DRIVING.
WE WILL SEE WHEN THEY TRY IT THIS WEEKEND.
i DON'T THINK DUCATI IS THE BIKE FOR HAYDEN EITHER.HEARING FROM MELANDRI,THE DUCATI NEEDS TO BE USED WITH ALOT OF TRACTIONCONTROL,IN FACT I WOULD GUESS THE NEW PNEUMATIC HONDA AND THE DUCATI ENGINE IS GOING TO BE VERY SIMILAR IN USE .YAMAHA WOULD BE BETTER I THINK,BUT THEN AGAIN YAMAHA WOULD BE A STEP UP FOR EVERY RIDER THIS YEAR.
ABOUT THE DUCATI ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL ,WHEN RANDY MAMOLA COMPARED THE DIFFERENT GPBIKES ,HE SAID HE COULD NOT FEEL ANYTHING FROM THE DUCATI TC,IT JUST WORKED,AND WORKED GREAT.
THE YAMAHA,HONDA AND SUZUKI HE COULD TELL MUCH MORE EASIERLY WHEN IT KICKED IN.
MAYBE THAT IS PART OF THE PROBLEM MELANDRI HAS.
DIDN'T HAYDEN SAY THAT HE LIKED THE BALANCE OF THE BIKE BETTER WITH THE PNEUMATIC ENGINE?
,IT COULD WORK WELL FOR HIM IF HE DIALS IN THE POWERDELIVERY TO SUIT HIS DRIVING.
WE WILL SEE WHEN THEY TRY IT THIS WEEKEND.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MigsAngel @ Jun 3 2008, 08:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>His issue was apparently a mystery problem...but the only article I have seen does not explain if it was human or mechanical....
However, if he was riding the Pneumatic valve engine then HRC should be in a total state of panic right now since the bike would have to be declared crap!
I think, unfortunately, that Nicky was on the spring valve engined bike...so the problem is back to rider (my vote), tyre or engine.
Nicky is just making excuses now and he should just leave at the end of the season.
He will never be able to ride the 800s like the 250 guys.
He is lucky to say hes won the championship that was a great feat while still in the 990 era.
Would love to see what Dovizioso could do with a factory team... he deserves it.
However, if he was riding the Pneumatic valve engine then HRC should be in a total state of panic right now since the bike would have to be declared crap!
I think, unfortunately, that Nicky was on the spring valve engined bike...so the problem is back to rider (my vote), tyre or engine.
Nicky is just making excuses now and he should just leave at the end of the season.
He will never be able to ride the 800s like the 250 guys.
He is lucky to say hes won the championship that was a great feat while still in the 990 era.
Would love to see what Dovizioso could do with a factory team... he deserves it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (an4rew @ Jun 3 2008, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Nicky is just making excuses now and he should just leave at the end of the season.
He will never be able to ride the 800s like the 250 guys.
He is lucky to say hes won the championship that was a great feat while still in the 990 era.
Would love to see what Dovizioso could do with a factory team... he deserves it.
800's are ..... bikes right?
He will never be able to ride the 800s like the 250 guys.
He is lucky to say hes won the championship that was a great feat while still in the 990 era.
Would love to see what Dovizioso could do with a factory team... he deserves it.
800's are ..... bikes right?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (an4rew @ Jun 3 2008, 06:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>He is lucky to say hes won the championship that was a great feat while still in the 990 era.
Nicky Hayden...."luckiest man alive!"
...........right Jumkie
Nicky Hayden...."luckiest man alive!"
...........right Jumkie
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L8Braker @ Jun 3 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Nicky Hayden...."luckiest man alive!"
...........right Jumkie
Nicky in 2006 took the title by having the most points at the of the season....and by right he was the world champion for that year.
Rossi and Capirossi were the two most unlukiest people alive in 2006....that is way we have to look at it.....
Yes....we are back to beating a dead horse aren't we...?
Eitherway, I am sure Nicky's natural talent will overcome all his difficulties and he will be 5 points ahead of 2nd place man at the end of the season... In short, Nicky will pull a 2006 Rossi comeback on the leader(s) to take the 2008 title at the Valencia race!
...........right Jumkie
Nicky in 2006 took the title by having the most points at the of the season....and by right he was the world champion for that year.
Rossi and Capirossi were the two most unlukiest people alive in 2006....that is way we have to look at it.....
Yes....we are back to beating a dead horse aren't we...?
Eitherway, I am sure Nicky's natural talent will overcome all his difficulties and he will be 5 points ahead of 2nd place man at the end of the season... In short, Nicky will pull a 2006 Rossi comeback on the leader(s) to take the 2008 title at the Valencia race!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MigsAngel @ Jun 3 2008, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Nicky in 2006 took the title by having the most points at the of the season....and by right he was the world champion for that year.
Rossi and Capirossi were the two most unlukiest people alive in 2006....that is way we have to look at it.....
Yes....we are back to beating a dead horse aren't we...?
Eitherway, I am sure Nicky's natural talent will overcome all his difficulties and he will be 5 points ahead of 2nd place man at the end of the season... In short, Nicky will pull a 2006 Rossi comeback on the leader(s) to take the 2008 title at the Valencia race!
Doesn't that mean he's going to crash at valencia then?
Rossi and Capirossi were the two most unlukiest people alive in 2006....that is way we have to look at it.....
Yes....we are back to beating a dead horse aren't we...?
Eitherway, I am sure Nicky's natural talent will overcome all his difficulties and he will be 5 points ahead of 2nd place man at the end of the season... In short, Nicky will pull a 2006 Rossi comeback on the leader(s) to take the 2008 title at the Valencia race!
Doesn't that mean he's going to crash at valencia then?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jun 3 2008, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Doesn't that mean he's going to crash at valencia then?
Only time and the Kentucky 'fried chicken' Kid will tell!
Only time and the Kentucky 'fried chicken' Kid will tell!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MigsAngel @ Jun 3 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Only time and the Kentucky 'fried chicken' Kid will tell!
Who was it that had that signature? With something like 'Rossi will fry the Kentucky chicken' or something like that.
Who was it that had that signature? With something like 'Rossi will fry the Kentucky chicken' or something like that.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jun 3 2008, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Did your caps lock key break?
Yes/No ,i was using the crappy computer at work.
Yes/No ,i was using the crappy computer at work.
Okada has been saying the Pneumatic engine is vague (down to mapping?), and Pedrosa prefers the 'burping' they get with the spring valve motor. With this in mind, wouldn't the spring valve be more suited to Nicky seeing as the 'burping' effect is closer to a 990 power delivery?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jun 3 2008, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>800's are ..... bikes right?
yea well i guess so, from what i saw of Nicky hes way too rough with it always bumpin around.
yea well i guess so, from what i saw of Nicky hes way too rough with it always bumpin around.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jun 3 2008, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Okada has been saying the Pneumatic engine is vague (down to mapping?), and Pedrosa prefers the 'burping' they get with the spring valve motor. With this in mind, wouldn't the spring valve be more suited to Nicky seeing as the 'burping' effect is closer to a 990 power delivery?
If the spring valve motor had good enough economy to tow Nick around, yes, he would probably prefer to stand the bike up, pat it on the back, and burp it out of the corners.
If the spring valve motor had good enough economy to tow Nick around, yes, he would probably prefer to stand the bike up, pat it on the back, and burp it out of the corners.
