Any MotoGP fans?!

BISH · May 20th, 2011, 06:53 PM

Whats peoples opinions of the season so far? Harsh punishment for Simoncelli I felt!

ztrack157 · May 20th, 2011, 07:11 PM

I'm not even watching this year. Too many moves around with riders. I am waiting for the 1000's next year. But me and stoner will have our beer together at Laguna.

BISH · May 20th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Really looking forward to next year with the 1000's although I wish they would stop putting a limit on the amount of fuel allowed. Then we would see some good racing!

Bols · May 20th, 2011, 07:33 PM

Awesome season so far, have watched every FP, QP and Race etc

However the punishment for that Simoncelli kamikaze-move was not nearly as harsh as I'd like. Imo he should be disqualified from the race. The stunt he pulled there, after already being in conflicts regarding other riders safety, was really stupid and dangerous. It has no place in racing, MotoGP is not a contact sport. He is literally pushing Pedrosa of the road, and maybe ruining his season and testing for the Repsol team.

BISH · May 20th, 2011, 09:25 PM

It was a silly overtake but then I also think Simoncelli is a victim of bad press. Its easy for me to say but I think Pedrosa panicked a bit and stood the bike up but then he shouldnt of been put in that position by Simoncelli. Lorenzo pulled a similar stunt on Dovi earlier on in the race, but nothing was said. You could argue that the 'Stoner punch' has no place in motorsport and should of got him disqualified also? Intrestingly Biaggi got a similar fine for slapping Melandri and that was in pit lane and not on the track.

Bols · May 20th, 2011, 09:32 PM

The thing is Pedrosa is looking at the exit of the turn and I bet he couldn't even see Simoncelli on the outside before he was sliding on the ground. Simoncelli on the other hand has a totally clear view of where Pedrosa is and still just cuts straight infront of him

BISH · May 21st, 2011, 04:32 AM

We've got 2 different channels showing the races so it was intresting to see the different camera angles! It was one of those contriversial racing moments that we wouldnt be talking about if Pedrosa hadnt come off! I hope we get more moments like that but obviously without the injuries!

CC Cowboy · May 21st, 2011, 08:08 AM

This season is so exciting that I may have to buy a Honda so I can be like half the MotoGP field.

I do like the new V4 Honda (RVF1000R) though.

almost40 · May 21st, 2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bols

The thing is Pedrosa is looking at the exit of the turn and I bet he couldn't even see Simoncelli on the outside before he was sliding on the ground. Simoncelli on the other hand has a totally clear view of where Pedrosa is and still just cuts straight infront of him

It was a BS move. There was no way he was even close to being in Pedrosas visability.

HKr1 · May 21st, 2011, 11:39 AM

They give hair something more than a drive thru?

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...nce/18000.html

ladyrocket · May 21st, 2011, 12:12 PM

I was so excited for it this year (my first moto GP with a bike)! I live in Monterey so it gets crazy!!! I will be in Mexico for the whole event! Kind of bittersweet, but there is always next year

BISH · May 21st, 2011, 12:16 PM

There was talk of there being an inquiry with both riders telemetry being looked at?

fled · May 21st, 2011, 03:19 PM

While I'm a Honda fan boy, and anything in orange crossing the line is great stuff, I'm glad to see Rossi & crew finally get the Ducati dialed in. Its officially on!

Simoncelli is part of the future of MotoGP and he is good publicity for the sport (kinda like Dennis Rodman was for the NBA) once he matures a bit and stops putting riders in the dirt I think he will shine in a good way. Really pissed poor Dani is back in rehab just when he was coming back.

BISH · May 22nd, 2011, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fled

Simoncelli is part of the future of MotoGP and he is good publicity for the sport (kinda like Dennis Rodman was for the NBA) once he matures a bit and stops putting riders in the dirt I think he will shine in a good way. Really pissed poor Dani is back in rehab just when he was coming back.

backinthesaddleagain · May 22nd, 2011, 10:13 AM

Great season. Could care less if the are on 800, 1000, or TZ750.
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bdavison · May 22nd, 2011, 11:17 AM

A lot of people think Rossi left Yamaha because he was tired of running the M1...not so. Ducati needs Rossi to make their bikes as good as Yamaha. They recognized Rossi's skill in providing valuable feedback for product development....and they were willing to pay for it....in LARGE amounts.

Rossi was pretty much finished fine tuning the Yamaha. It only made sense for him to move on to the next company.

You can bet that in a few years, Rossi will have that Ducati running circles around the rest of the field.

BISH · May 22nd, 2011, 05:34 PM

Ben Spies is having a really poor season so far, hopefully he'll start picking up some results soon.

Socialspaz · May 23rd, 2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BISH

There was talk of there being an inquiry with both riders telemetry being looked at?

What happened with that? I was looking forward to see if Pedrosa let off the gas to push Simoncelli to the outside. And Moto GP was wrong to have a drive though, no way to dispute that after the accident.

BISH · May 24th, 2011, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socialspaz

What happened with that? I was looking forward to see if Pedrosa let off the gas to push Simoncelli to the outside. And Moto GP was wrong to have a drive though, no way to dispute that after the accident.

Funny thing it seems to have gone quiet now, i would of thought that HRC would of been all over it if Pedrosa was blame free? Maybe the telemetry showed Pedrosa wasnt without fault? Pure speculation of course lol !

Shaol1n Monk · July 18th, 2011, 02:04 AM

ive been loving this season. also watching wsbk when i can. they dont televise them here in the US (that i know of) so i am getting the races off line a day after. try not to view results before watching, but usually that doesnt happen

i actually like simoncelli... i loved dennis rodman back in the day too, good analogy

Alex · July 18th, 2011, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaol1n Monk

also watching wsbk when i can. they dont televise them here in the US (that i know of) so i am getting the races off line a day after.

WSBK is televised on SPEED.

tsiratiug · July 18th, 2011, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bols

Awesome season so far, have watched every FP, QP and Race etc

However the punishment for that Simoncelli kamikaze-move was not nearly as harsh as I'd like. Imo he should be disqualified from the race. The stunt he pulled there, after already being in conflicts regarding other riders safety, was really stupid and dangerous. It has no place in racing, MotoGP is not a contact sport. He is literally pushing Pedrosa of the road, and maybe ruining his season and testing for the Repsol team.

Motorcycle racing has always been a contact sport. It was even moreso in the past. Those guys used to really go at each other. Now it's just a little push here or there or closing the door on someone in a corner, etc.

Racers used to consider it just part of the game. Now, they cry about it. I suppose you can't blame them too much - there's a lot more money involved in the sport today.

Shaol1n Monk · July 18th, 2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

WSBK is televised on SPEED.

really? i'll have to check my local listings!

May 20th, 2011, 06:53 PM	#1
BISH ninjette.org member Name: BISH Location: CORNWALL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 NINJA Posts: 37	Any MotoGP fans?! Whats peoples opinions of the season so far? Harsh punishment for Simoncelli I felt!

May 20th, 2011, 07:11 PM	#2
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I'm not even watching this year. Too many moves around with riders. I am waiting for the 1000's next year. But me and stoner will have our beer together at Laguna. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

May 21st, 2011, 08:08 AM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	This season is so exciting that I may have to buy a Honda so I can be like half the MotoGP field. I do like the new V4 Honda (RVF1000R) though. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 21st, 2011, 12:12 PM	#11
ladyrocket ladyrocket Name: Megan Location: Cali Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 84 Blog Entries: 1	I was so excited for it this year (my first moto GP with a bike)! I live in Monterey so it gets crazy!!! I will be in Mexico for the whole event! Kind of bittersweet, but there is always next year __________________________________________________ Never ride faster than your angel can fly

July 18th, 2011, 02:04 AM	#20
Shaol1n Monk shaol1n ninja stuntman Name: Jae Location: Philly Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 Anniversary "Yoshiko" 2007 Honda CBR600RR "Katsumi"(SOLD) 2010 Ninja ZX-2R "JADE" (RIP) Posts: 726	ive been loving this season. also watching wsbk when i can. they dont televise them here in the US (that i know of) so i am getting the races off line a day after. try not to view results before watching, but usually that doesnt happen i actually like simoncelli... i loved dennis rodman back in the day too, good analogy __________________________________________________ YOSHIKO 06 R6 Flushmount signals,Comp Werkes fender elim,GYTR Carbon Fiber Exhaust,Gold Shorty Levers,Shogun Frame Sliders,custom carbon fiber tank pad,white powder coated wheels,Dunlop Q2 tires

May 20th, 2011, 07:15 PM	#3
BISH ninjette.org member Name: BISH Location: CORNWALL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 NINJA Posts: 37	Really looking forward to next year with the 1000's although I wish they would stop putting a limit on the amount of fuel allowed. Then we would see some good racing!

May 20th, 2011, 07:33 PM	#4
Bols Norwegian dude Name: Ole Location: Norway Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 748 Posts: 120	Awesome season so far, have watched every FP, QP and Race etc However the punishment for that Simoncelli kamikaze-move was not nearly as harsh as I'd like. Imo he should be disqualified from the race. The stunt he pulled there, after already being in conflicts regarding other riders safety, was really stupid and dangerous. It has no place in racing, MotoGP is not a contact sport. He is literally pushing Pedrosa of the road, and maybe ruining his season and testing for the Repsol team.

May 20th, 2011, 09:25 PM	#5
BISH ninjette.org member Name: BISH Location: CORNWALL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 NINJA Posts: 37	It was a silly overtake but then I also think Simoncelli is a victim of bad press. Its easy for me to say but I think Pedrosa panicked a bit and stood the bike up but then he shouldnt of been put in that position by Simoncelli. Lorenzo pulled a similar stunt on Dovi earlier on in the race, but nothing was said. You could argue that the 'Stoner punch' has no place in motorsport and should of got him disqualified also? Intrestingly Biaggi got a similar fine for slapping Melandri and that was in pit lane and not on the track.

May 20th, 2011, 09:32 PM	#6
Bols Norwegian dude Name: Ole Location: Norway Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 748 Posts: 120	The thing is Pedrosa is looking at the exit of the turn and I bet he couldn't even see Simoncelli on the outside before he was sliding on the ground. Simoncelli on the other hand has a totally clear view of where Pedrosa is and still just cuts straight infront of him

May 21st, 2011, 04:32 AM	#7
BISH ninjette.org member Name: BISH Location: CORNWALL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 NINJA Posts: 37	We've got 2 different channels showing the races so it was intresting to see the different camera angles! It was one of those contriversial racing moments that we wouldnt be talking about if Pedrosa hadnt come off! I hope we get more moments like that but obviously without the injuries!

May 21st, 2011, 11:39 AM	#10
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	They give hair something more than a drive thru? http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...nce/18000.html

May 21st, 2011, 12:16 PM	#12
BISH ninjette.org member Name: BISH Location: CORNWALL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 NINJA Posts: 37	There was talk of there being an inquiry with both riders telemetry being looked at?

May 21st, 2011, 03:19 PM	#13
fled ninjette.org newbie Name: Domremy Location: Barbados Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 6	While I'm a Honda fan boy, and anything in orange crossing the line is great stuff, I'm glad to see Rossi & crew finally get the Ducati dialed in. Its officially on! Simoncelli is part of the future of MotoGP and he is good publicity for the sport (kinda like Dennis Rodman was for the NBA) once he matures a bit and stops putting riders in the dirt I think he will shine in a good way. Really pissed poor Dani is back in rehab just when he was coming back.

May 22nd, 2011, 10:13 AM	#15
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Great season. Could care less if the are on 800, 1000, or TZ750. Posted via Mobile Device

May 22nd, 2011, 11:17 AM	#16
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	A lot of people think Rossi left Yamaha because he was tired of running the M1...not so. Ducati needs Rossi to make their bikes as good as Yamaha. They recognized Rossi's skill in providing valuable feedback for product development....and they were willing to pay for it....in LARGE amounts. Rossi was pretty much finished fine tuning the Yamaha. It only made sense for him to move on to the next company. You can bet that in a few years, Rossi will have that Ducati running circles around the rest of the field.

May 22nd, 2011, 05:34 PM	#17
BISH ninjette.org member Name: BISH Location: CORNWALL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 NINJA Posts: 37	Ben Spies is having a really poor season so far, hopefully he'll start picking up some results soon.

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