*SPOILERS* Jerez Rd3

Elias was carrying a 3Kg extra ballast on the rear of his bike in Japan, to try get some heat into his tyres, his small size and peculiar style require a really softer rear that of course is not one of the 2 tyres that Bstone brings. His situation is really desperate, he's really screwed with the single manufacturer rule unless Bstone brings more compounds soon.

Unlike half of the grid he's actually won a GP without ever having a factory ride, so I think if he has to go there should be a few others ahead of him in that list.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ May 1 2009, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>#46, those are awesome. However, can I make a humble request...please tell your buddy to snap some pics of the other riders too. Can we get some Nicky shots? (pretty please)
Based on Nicky's attitude before the Motegi race, he's not very inclined to be in pictures.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Teomolca @ May 1 2009, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Don't think Capi has a chance if you look at the analysis of laps in motogp.com you can see he got it in the first lap (fresh rubber) ....

Rubber is a big problem for Suzuki this race. Capper said the hard compound is really too soft for them.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SuperShinya56 @ May 2 2009, 12:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I doubt it......even if he's able to put the bike in the top 5, look for oldman Caparossi to drop like a stone. Regardless he is really impressing me, being able to ride so quick even at his age.... but then again he's never showed signs of slowing down, maybe his will to put up a fight on track but never his speed on a motorcycle. Btw, Suzuki needs to get rid of Chris Vermeulen. The guy is consistently getting his ... handed to him by the oldman, I did have alot of high hopes for Chris Vermeulen and really thought he had great potential to be a superb rider...... but now I see that he is nothing more than a mid-pack racer scrapping for the leftovers. Granted the Suzuki machine ain't a bike to boast about, but you've still got to finish in front of your teammate.... especially being the younger, supposedly more hungry rider of the two.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SuperShinya56 @ May 2 2009, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>You guys are nuts to think James Toseland will be losing his seat next year. Who in the right mind would ditch a younger, more promising rider over an older rider who is at the end of his career? Colin had more than enough time to prove his worth in MotoGP...... time for him to hit the road. Yes, right now Toseland is struggling a bit so far, but it has only been 2 races this season. Even if he does get beat by Colin Edwards this year, I doubt the team will get rid of him.
You're a freaking agist, really no different than being a racist, although people tend not to vilify this sort of discrimination it is a haters attitude and should not be tolerated in the real world or on this forum. In the MGP context age makes no difference - performance and results do.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wander @ May 2 2009, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Suzuki may need to change both of their riders for next year unless Vermeulen improves.
Schitzo Suzuki is having a good start to the season and very promising test results and you want to toss out the baby with the bath water? Weird.

I couldnt resist, LOL

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ May 1 2009, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>#46, those are awesome. However, can I make a humble request...please tell your buddy to snap some pics of the other riders too. Can we get some Nicky shots? (pretty please)
he doesn't have all day to wait for hayboy to cruise his ... round the track. be reasonable.

Rossi was on a mission today and I preferred Gibernau's new old bike colour.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mick D @ May 1 2009, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>You're a freaking agist, really no different than being a racist, although people tend not to vilify this sort of discrimination it is a haters attitude and should not be tolerated in the real world or on this forum. In the MGP context age makes no difference - performance and results do.

Schitzo Suzuki is having a good start to the season and very promising test results and you want to toss out the baby with the bath water? Weird.
...., you should read some of toms comments on older people vs younger .

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tikki @ May 1 2009, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I couldnt resist, LOL



Are those Zebra-skin briefs.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tikki @ May 1 2009, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I couldnt resist, LOL
The caption should read as follows: No Uccio I told you no one was out there!! So start go ahead with your exotic dancing routine!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ May 2 2009, 04:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>

Are those Zebra-skin briefs.


Why are you looking at that part of Jorge's anatomy?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tikki @ May 2 2009, 02:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I couldnt resist, LOL

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ May 2 2009, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>#46, those are awesome. However, can I make a humble request...please tell your buddy to snap some pics of the other riders too. Can we get some Nicky shots? (pretty please)
No you don't

seriously,

Ok, I'll tell him. although - unfortunately - I can't promise you the pics.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mick D @ May 2 2009, 04:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Why are you looking at that part of Jorge's anatomy?
Looking for another conspiracy possibilities perhaps???

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ May 1 2009, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>...., you should read some of toms comments on older people vs younger .

I'm an agist but I'm old so I know what I'm talking about...ha ha

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Teomolca @ May 2 2009, 04:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Elias was carrying a 3Kg extra ballast on the rear of his bike in Japan, to try get some heat into his tyres, his small size and peculiar style require a really softer rear that of course is not one of the 2 tyres that Bstone brings. His situation is really desperate, he's really screwed with the single manufacturer rule unless Bstone brings more compounds soon.

Unlike half of the grid he's actually won a GP without ever having a factory ride, so I think if he has to go there should be a few others ahead of him in that list.
I assume you are responding to my earlier comment.

I never said that Elias wasn't deserving of a ride in MotoGP or that he should go. I just don't believe he deserves a factory ride. As for he alone being screwed with the single tyre manufacturer rule I think that's rubbish. Everyone is in the same boat. As for the small size ... he should put some weight on. He has a peculiar style ... well time to adapt!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ May 1 2009, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>he doesn't have all day to wait for hayboy to cruise his ... round the track. be reasonable.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mick D @ May 1 2009, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>You're a freaking agist, really no different than being a racist, although people tend not to vilify this sort of discrimination it is a haters attitude and should not be tolerated in the real world or on this forum. In the MGP context age makes no difference - performance and results do.

Really nothing to bother about. Obeviously a guy with lots of hate and insecurity he tries to transfer to others. We know better and I really only pitty him

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#46 @ May 1 2009, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I want that helmet...
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It is nice.

The replica looks better in your hands than in pictures.

http://www.racevisors.co.uk/categories.php...&p=631#ptop

End of FP2

Pedrobot reigns supreme over the Puny Humans, although Jorge and Casey are close.

Rossi in 7th, with no updates for some time. Crashed? Blown up?

Hayden respectable in 10th.

Kallio MIA, WTF?