If you could ask ONE question.....

Misti · March 13th, 2014, 11:04 AM

If you could ask a current or former World Champion rider ONE question, what would it be and why

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Motofool · March 13th, 2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Misti

If you could ask a current or former World Champion rider ONE question, what would it be and why

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Being given that opportunity, I would ask Giacomo Agostini to describe that mental-physical state that he managed to sustain for enough time as to achieve his record of 123 Grand Prix wins and 15 World Championships titles.

In other words, how the mind and body of the greatest motorcycle rider of all time operates during training and competition in such a consistent way for so many years?

This guy had an hour to ask my question, ............ but he never did .......

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/blog/th...ini-interview/

As always, a very interesting question, Misti !!!

subxero · March 13th, 2014, 01:17 PM

any rider at that level I don't care who

Do you still find competing at that level enjoyable? or does it start to take on more of a "this is my job" mentality and become stressful with all the pressure to perform to the point you don't even truly enjoy it anymore?

adouglas · March 13th, 2014, 01:47 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

csmith12 · March 13th, 2014, 01:54 PM

^^^ sponsors

alex.s · March 13th, 2014, 02:03 PM

i would ask:

how do you view the world of motorcycle racing being affected by electric bikes? how long, if ever, do you think it will be before the premier class podium is taken by an electric-based bike?

Ducati999 · March 13th, 2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by subxero

any rider at that level I don't care who

Do you still find competing at that level enjoyable? or does it start to take on more of a "this is my job" mentality and become stressful with all the pressure to perform to the point you don't even truly enjoy it anymore?

The answer to that question is in a video on Netflix called "Faster". Valentino Rossi speaks at length (along with many past and present racing greats) about how motorcycle racing is not a job but a passion, a way of life and how they could not possibly do anything else and be as satisfied!

I would love to ask Valentino if he would tutor me any advice that would make me better. Carlos Checa : I would ask him whether he would rather win easily or really have to fight for every position. I would like to talk to all the top level racers and discuss this!

alex.s · March 13th, 2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducati999

The answer to that question is in a video on Netflix called "Faster". Valentino Rossi speaks at length (along with many past and present racing greats) about how motorcycle racing is not a job but a passion, a way of life and how they could not possibly do anything else and be as satisfied!

I would love to ask Valentino if he would tutor me any advice that would make me better. Carlos Checa : I would ask him whether he would rather win easily or really have to fight for every position. I would like to talk to all the top level racers and discuss this!

there's a video of josh hayes somewhere talking about how he doesn't enjoy it when he is gapping the rest of the field and that he enjoys having to work for wins... i tried searching but couldn't find it. it was after a close race that he had just won a few years ago battling with herrin and blake young if i remember right.

greenaero · March 13th, 2014, 05:50 PM

All top tier moto racers have incredible talent, great motivation and physical ability . I would ask any world champion what he thinks make him more successful than his competitors.

komohana · March 13th, 2014, 05:55 PM

i'd ask matt mladin why he didn't go international...he obviously had AMA in his back pocket

alex.s · March 13th, 2014, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by greenaero

All top tier moto racers have incredible talent, great motivation and physical ability . I would ask any world champion what he thinks make him more successful than his competitors.

their response should be "because i AM better."

greenaero · March 13th, 2014, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

their response should be "because i AM better."

yes, why and how specifically would be interesting.

alex.s · March 13th, 2014, 06:28 PM

"i drive the bike better"

allanoue · March 13th, 2014, 06:46 PM

By in large Hall of Fame baseball players do not make good coaches. The guy that works hard to stay in the middle of the pack is who's brain I want to pick.

csmith12 · March 13th, 2014, 06:55 PM

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop?

Lol... Seriously though. I would ask, where does your determination come from and how do you apply it to your riding?

csmith12 · March 13th, 2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

The guy that works hard to stay in the middle of the pack is who's brain I want to pick.

Interesting.... why this rider?

allanoue · March 13th, 2014, 07:04 PM

He is not running on pure talent that just comes without thinking but has to work harder and understand what make you fast.
He can more easily communicate with us mortals.

Finesse · March 13th, 2014, 07:14 PM

I would ask them if they would still have fun riding a 250

alex.s · March 13th, 2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Finesse

I would ask them if they would still have fun riding a 250

Link to original page on YouTube.

Finesse · March 13th, 2014, 07:16 PM

^.....and that would be exactly the answer I would hope for

csmith12 · March 13th, 2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

He is not running on pure talent that just comes without thinking but has to work harder and understand what make you fast.
He can more easily communicate with us mortals.

Very practical of you

But... it's not everyday you get to color outside the lines, don't let the opportunities pass you by.

JohnnyBravo · March 13th, 2014, 09:12 PM

If you dunno what I'd ask stoner

alex.s · March 14th, 2014, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

If you dunno what I'd ask stoner

"Do you really pee on your hands?"

JohnnyBravo · March 14th, 2014, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

"Do you really pee on your hands?"

Right after I ask him about butt secs

Misti · March 24th, 2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by greenaero

All top tier moto racers have incredible talent, great motivation and physical ability . I would ask any world champion what he thinks make him more successful than his competitors.

Love this question

What do you think takes a racer from good to great? What separates the mid pack riders at the top level of racing from the winners?

allanoue · March 24th, 2014, 11:38 AM

At that level I think it is all about consistency. Whomever makes the fewest mistakes wins.

Kscreations08 · March 25th, 2014, 12:36 AM

Does your Mum still worry? lol

Sirref · March 25th, 2014, 01:12 AM

I would ask about how he entered the sport, particularly someone who wasn't indoctrinated early by parents like mark marquez but decided to start riding motorcycles on his own as a teenager (or later) The process of how he transformed into being a motorcycle racer from not riding in early childhood would be fascinating to me.

backinthesaddleagain · March 26th, 2014, 10:04 AM

I would ask if the monster energy girls look good close up as they do on tv?

rojoracing53 · March 26th, 2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by greenaero

All top tier moto racers have incredible talent, great motivation and physical ability . I would ask any world champion what he thinks make him more successful than his competitors.

I'm not a world champion but I'd imagine their response would be similar to mine. "I wanted it more"

Aufitt · March 26th, 2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by komohana

i'd ask matt mladin why he didn't go international...he obviously had AMA in his back pocket

He did, he left Australia decades ago haha.

I'd ask Stacey why no smile?
(guess i'll have to read his book, never a fanboy but heard it gives good insights)

I'd ask Valentino to sign my Rossi helmet I bought in 96 after watching him when he was 16 in 125's against Gary McCoy at the 96 Eastern creek GP.

And I'd ask Jack Miller to continue his mission to be GOAT.

komohana · March 26th, 2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Aufitt

He did, he left Australia decades ago haha.

lol

csmith12 · March 26th, 2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Misti

If you could ask a current or former World Champion rider ONE question, what would it be and why

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How does one remain modest in light of success? Why? Relating to peeprs is a big deal and without the support of others, none of it is possible.

csmith12 · March 26th, 2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Misti

If you could ask a current or former World Champion rider ONE question, what would it be and why

?

How does one remain modest in light of success? Why? Relating to peers is important and without the support of others, none of it is possible.

backinthesaddleagain · March 26th, 2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

How does one remain modest in light of success? Why? Relating to peers is important and without the support of others, none of it is possible.

be nice to the people you meet on the way up because you meet the same people on your way back down.

fast1075 · March 26th, 2014, 04:09 PM

A met Kenny Roberts at the AIM show in Orlando. I was at the EBR display, and he just came walking right up. I asked him "How did the King Kenny legend come to be?"

He said it was love of the sport, and an "intense" determination to win at all cost.

A likeable and outgoing, but obviously focused man, one that when in "kill" mode on a bike, any kind of bike, would be fearsome even today.

Misti · March 31st, 2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

At that level I think it is all about consistency. Whomever makes the fewest mistakes wins.

Good point, I think it has to do with drive as well. You have to have that drive to succeed and win more than anyone else. I wonder what SKILL they feel is the most important to master, is it throttle control, visual skills, body position? What skills separate the good from the great?

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Originally Posted by Kscreations08

Does your Mum still worry? lol

I think mum's will always worry

though they learn how to manage the worry.

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Originally Posted by Sirref

I would ask about how he entered the sport, particularly someone who wasn't indoctrinated early by parents like mark marquez but decided to start riding motorcycles on his own as a teenager (or later) The process of how he transformed into being a motorcycle racer from not riding in early childhood would be fascinating to me.

Yes, good question for those that started riding at a later age. I never made it to the top that's for sure but I didn't start riding until I was 24 years old. I sure wish I had been on bikes as a kid, I'll always wonder

I started as a passenger on the back of a bike and then when I went to watch my first race I got to take my bike on the track and i just KNEW that it was what I wanted to pursue :dance cool: so much fun!!

My kid is 4 and riding a PW 50 and driving a kart as well so we will see what direction he goes in life

At least he has the option of starting young.

March 13th, 2014, 11:04 AM	#1
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subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	any rider at that level I don't care who Do you still find competing at that level enjoyable? or does it start to take on more of a "this is my job" mentality and become stressful with all the pressure to perform to the point you don't even truly enjoy it anymore? __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.
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March 13th, 2014, 06:28 PM	#13
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	"i drive the bike better" __________________________________________________

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allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	By in large Hall of Fame baseball players do not make good coaches. The guy that works hard to stay in the middle of the pack is who's brain I want to pick.

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csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop? Lol... Seriously though. I would ask, where does your determination come from and how do you apply it to your riding? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	He is not running on pure talent that just comes without thinking but has to work harder and understand what make you fast. He can more easily communicate with us mortals.
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Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	I would ask them if they would still have fun riding a 250

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Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	^.....and that would be exactly the answer I would hope for

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allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	At that level I think it is all about consistency. Whomever makes the fewest mistakes wins. Last futzed with by allanoue; March 24th, 2014 at 12:55 PM.

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Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I would ask about how he entered the sport, particularly someone who wasn't indoctrinated early by parents like mark marquez but decided to start riding motorcycles on his own as a teenager (or later) The process of how he transformed into being a motorcycle racer from not riding in early childhood would be fascinating to me.

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backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I would ask if the monster energy girls look good close up as they do on tv?

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