MotoGP… The Doctor is IN - Page 6

thisisbenji · October 21st, 2013, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

he is quite good at getting gifted third places lately

I agree, but staying in the race is part of the game I suppose. I will say that between Bautista, Crutchlow, & Rossi there's some pretty good racing going on for 4th place.

Trailerboy531 · October 21st, 2013, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I think it was appropriate. The lap limit was for safety. You do NOT mess with safety, period.

What if a rear tire grenaded in the middle of a crowd of riders?

I disagree. I think a ride through, points, or time penalty would have been appropriate but a complete disqualification for violating a rule made hours before the start of the race and simply passed out on a sheet of paper seems very harsh. If you look above and see how Marquez's tire looked after 11 laps then I think it's ridiculous for Bridgestone to be saying they can guarantee the safety of the tire for up to 10 laps; it clearly wasn't safe in general.

Panda · October 21st, 2013, 11:34 AM

Yeah, Bridgestone has to take some responsibility here. They should have sent somebody there to test the track and make sure that they had appropriate tire choices available.

Race Direction should also take some responsibility. From what I've read they should have had a rider's meeting instead of just handing it out on a piece of paper.

Lastly, HRC should learn how to read.

Aufitt · October 21st, 2013, 09:31 PM

This is the revised ruling when it decided they would not 'make' 11 laps (Saturday night)

Repsol Honda tried to be sneaky.. shot themselves in the foot.

But the Black flag to MM was just over the top.
****ups all round by Dorna, Bridgestone and the Race direction.

Phillip Island has been ripping tyres in the Australian Superbikes, WSB, and all classes of racing here (even 250 proddies!) since the resurface of the track.
You'd think Dunlop and Bridgestone would have researched. even if they didn't test.

rojoracing53 · October 21st, 2013, 09:50 PM

I just watch the race a little while ago and when he pitted one lap to late I immediately thought they'd fully DQ him from the race, Why? because it's a promoters dream in motorsport to have a championship come down to the last laps of the season. Sure it's a screwy decision but these days the promoters will do anything to make thing interesting and keep the fans attention. Did you guys watch supercross in las vegas this last weekend with it's joker lane? Or how about it's randomized gate drops

algs26 · October 22nd, 2013, 02:16 AM

DP was d*mn lucky he had someone right behind him to "swap" places with.

The black flag seemed a little harsh. What was on MM's pit board? A safe pit strategy is just to follow the leader.

sharky nrk · October 22nd, 2013, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

I agree, but staying in the race is part of the game I suppose. I will say that between Bautista, Crutchlow, & Rossi there's some pretty good racing going on for 4th place.

some great battles there for sure, those three have been at it all season

tnr4 · October 22nd, 2013, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

I agree, but staying in the race is part of the game I suppose. I will say that between Bautista, Crutchlow, & Rossi there's some pretty good racing going on for 4th place.

This exactly. Look, Rossi is clearly the 4th fastest motogp racer this year. That's not as good as he'd like, but it is what it is. But here's the other thing: part of racing is consistency, not crashing, and not getting hurt. Marquez has been lucky about the hurt part, and Pedrosa and Lorenzo have not. Every single podium has been hard-earned, because he's always in the race (except when he was taken out), right there to pick up the pieces. Gifted? Not even close.

Signed,

Rossi fanboy

adouglas · October 25th, 2013, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnr4

Gifted? Not even close.

Signed,

Rossi fanboy

I'd gladly give up a testicle (preferably not one of mine) for MM's level of un-gifted-ness.

tnr4 · October 25th, 2013, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I'd gladly give up a testicle (preferably not one of mine) for MM's level of un-gifted-ness.

Wait. WUT??? I think you misunderstood me lol. My comment was that Rossi was not 'gifted' his podium finishes. Of course, MM is phenomenally gifted.

adouglas · October 25th, 2013, 07:10 AM

Oh. Never mind.

Boom King · October 26th, 2013, 07:26 PM

Marquez looking ready for Motegi showing off his new lid

Byakkotai · October 26th, 2013, 07:45 PM

Moto3 was intense...me likey how this day is starting

cuz · October 26th, 2013, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

Marquez looking ready for Motegi showing off his new lid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M46pVwOIwWM

Boom King · October 26th, 2013, 08:02 PM

Good thing he's young and bouncy.

Boom King · October 27th, 2013, 02:48 PM

Definition of a flawless victory by the winner.

allanoue · October 27th, 2013, 03:26 PM

I would like to say something more but
I do not want to give anything away

Boom King · October 27th, 2013, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Byakkotai

Moto3 was intense...me likey how this day is starting

Just watched that race. Crazy from start to finish!

sharky nrk · October 28th, 2013, 03:32 AM

JL99 is a freaking machine. Someone check and make sure that he didn't travel back in time to kill John Conner.

Great ride

adouglas · October 29th, 2013, 05:53 PM

Just saw Moto3 from Motegi

Ho--leee crap. Great race!!!

corksil · October 30th, 2013, 11:59 AM

What's the best place to watch all this stuff?

I went to motogp.com and they wanted money (unless I'm mistaken.)

No need for me to see it live or anything like that, but it'd be nice to watch a race or two in the evening after work.

No cable TV or satellite or anything so it would have to be on the interwebs.

Alex · October 30th, 2013, 12:39 PM

Here's a page that is updated with where motorcycle racing is shown on TV in the US:

http://www.cyclenews.com/TV-Listings

Short answer, you need cable TV. The only legit method online is paying motogp.com. There are sometimes torrents available in the usual sites, standard cautions should be applied.

Jono · October 30th, 2013, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

Marquez looking ready for Motegi showing off his new lid

Haha, that t-shirt isn't racist at all.

Where can I get one?

BRad704 · October 30th, 2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

I just watch the race a little while ago and when he pitted one lap to late I immediately thought they'd fully DQ him from the race, Why? because it's a promoters dream in motorsport to have a championship come down to the last laps of the season. Sure it's a screwy decision but these days the promoters will do anything to make thing interesting and keep the fans attention. Did you guys watch supercross in las vegas this last weekend with it's joker lane? Or how about it's randomized gate drops

I'm late to the game on this thread... but I just watched that race today and that was my first though also. Right before, "Hmm, I wonder how much $$ was paid to Honda and MM to make the last 2 races actually COUNT for something?"

BRad704 · October 30th, 2013, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corksil

What's the best place to watch all this stuff?

I went to motogp.com and they wanted money (unless I'm mistaken.)

No need for me to see it live or anything like that, but it'd be nice to watch a race or two in the evening after work.

No cable TV or satellite or anything so it would have to be on the interwebs.

I have setup the DVR at my parents to record all of them on DirecTV. Works fine for me....

Trailerboy531 · October 30th, 2013, 02:33 PM

He said he doesn't have cable.

Panda · October 30th, 2013, 03:03 PM

I used to watch on speed but when they started delaying the race by 15 mins I paid for a motogp subscription.

It's actually pretty great, when I need a MotoGP fix I can watch old races or Moto2, Moto3 races.

Boom King · October 30th, 2013, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Haha, that t-shirt isn't racist at all.

Where can I get one?

I guess MM has a weird way of saying thanks...

@marcmarquez93
"My special helmet was designed to be a symbol of thanks to all my Japanese colleagues & fans so I am very sorry if it caused any offence"

An interesting article on "The Debacle Down Under"

Byakkotai · November 7th, 2013, 11:21 AM

Well how bout that - Rossi splitting from crew chief Burgess

Alex · November 7th, 2013, 11:35 AM

The stories on it are strange. It seems like there are plenty of ways Rossi could have announced that change in a more appropriate way. "Jerry has decided to retire, Jerry is focusing on family issues, as his wife may still be quite ill, etc.". Instead he not only surprises Jerry & Yamaha by announcing he wants a change next year, and he shares it with the world not soon after via a tweet. I like the guy (Vale) quite a bit, but this wasn't classy. I don't understand why he made it seem like he's throwing Burgess under the bus.

Trailerboy531 · November 7th, 2013, 04:08 PM

Maybe he felt that he owed it to his long time friend to be completely honest in the media with the reasoning for the change. It's like he accepted full responsibility for the mix-up. He simultaneously shows that he is making strides to make improvements to his level of competitiveness.

Byakkotai · November 8th, 2013, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

The stories on it are strange. It seems like there are plenty of ways Rossi could have announced that change in a more appropriate way. "Jerry has decided to retire, Jerry is focusing on family issues, as his wife may still be quite ill, etc.". Instead he not only surprises Jerry & Yamaha by announcing he wants a change next year, and he shares it with the world not soon after via a tweet. I like the guy (Vale) quite a bit, but this wasn't classy. I don't understand why he made it seem like he's throwing Burgess under the bus.

Burgess released his thoughts today as well - headlines describes as "blindside"

algs26 · November 10th, 2013, 10:16 AM

The final race was worth watching. Lots of action. Congratulations to the champion.

Byakkotai · November 10th, 2013, 10:21 AM

Most definitely, watched the race at 5 in the morning PST. Heh, the fight during the race ended up on someone's leathers...

Byakkotai · November 10th, 2013, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

Marquez looking ready for Motegi showing off his new lid

Boom King · November 10th, 2013, 08:53 PM

Wow, Moto3 was edge of your seat action

.

Alex · November 13th, 2013, 01:39 PM

I enjoyed reading this article about Burgess & Rossi:

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ra...ard-in-motogp/

Aodrn · November 13th, 2013, 07:19 PM

Spoiler.....

Just got to watch the Valencia gp. I have never been so excited when I knew my favorite wasn't gonna take it. After I saw Marquez was gonna back off it was a no brainer, but WOW!! I thought at the beginning Lorenzo was just sandbagging to slow it all down as he conserved tires. Pedrosa showed his stuff though. The more I watch pedrosa, the more I like home. Pedrobot or not, that man can fight if he thinks it is a good idea

Boom King · November 14th, 2013, 02:35 PM

Marquez's new helmet during Valencia testing. Two film strips depict his results for each race this season. Can you spot Phillip Island?

rojoracing53 · November 14th, 2013, 03:04 PM

Right side third from front with black flag right?

October 25th, 2013, 07:10 AM	#211
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October 30th, 2013, 12:39 PM	#222
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October 30th, 2013, 02:33 PM	#226
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	He said he doesn't have cable. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

November 7th, 2013, 11:35 AM	#230
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	The stories on it are strange. It seems like there are plenty of ways Rossi could have announced that change in a more appropriate way. "Jerry has decided to retire, Jerry is focusing on family issues, as his wife may still be quite ill, etc.". Instead he not only surprises Jerry & Yamaha by announcing he wants a change next year, and he shares it with the world not soon after via a tweet. I like the guy (Vale) quite a bit, but this wasn't classy. I don't understand why he made it seem like he's throwing Burgess under the bus. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 21st, 2013, 11:34 AM	#203
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Yeah, Bridgestone has to take some responsibility here. They should have sent somebody there to test the track and make sure that they had appropriate tire choices available. Race Direction should also take some responsibility. From what I've read they should have had a rider's meeting instead of just handing it out on a piece of paper. Lastly, HRC should learn how to read.

October 21st, 2013, 09:31 PM	#204
Aufitt The A Team Name: Aufitt Location: Western Australia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Z50, CB125, RZ500, MC22, R3. Posts: 394	This is the revised ruling when it decided they would not 'make' 11 laps (Saturday night) Repsol Honda tried to be sneaky.. shot themselves in the foot. But the Black flag to MM was just over the top. ****ups all round by Dorna, Bridgestone and the Race direction. Phillip Island has been ripping tyres in the Australian Superbikes, WSB, and all classes of racing here (even 250 proddies!) since the resurface of the track. You'd think Dunlop and Bridgestone would have researched. even if they didn't test.

October 21st, 2013, 09:50 PM	#205
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	I just watch the race a little while ago and when he pitted one lap to late I immediately thought they'd fully DQ him from the race, Why? because it's a promoters dream in motorsport to have a championship come down to the last laps of the season. Sure it's a screwy decision but these days the promoters will do anything to make thing interesting and keep the fans attention. Did you guys watch supercross in las vegas this last weekend with it's joker lane? Or how about it's randomized gate drops

October 22nd, 2013, 02:16 AM	#206
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	DP was d*mn lucky he had someone right behind him to "swap" places with. The black flag seemed a little harsh. What was on MM's pit board? A safe pit strategy is just to follow the leader.

October 26th, 2013, 07:26 PM	#212
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Marquez looking ready for Motegi showing off his new lid

October 26th, 2013, 07:45 PM	#213
Byakkotai ninjette.org guru Name: Roger Location: NorCali - East Bay Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300 Posts: 379	Moto3 was intense...me likey how this day is starting

October 26th, 2013, 08:02 PM	#215
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Good thing he's young and bouncy.

October 27th, 2013, 02:48 PM	#216
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Definition of a flawless victory by the winner.

October 27th, 2013, 03:26 PM	#217
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	I would like to say something more but I do not want to give anything away

October 28th, 2013, 03:32 AM	#219
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	JL99 is a freaking machine. Someone check and make sure that he didn't travel back in time to kill John Conner. Great ride

October 30th, 2013, 11:59 AM	#221
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	What's the best place to watch all this stuff? I went to motogp.com and they wanted money (unless I'm mistaken.) No need for me to see it live or anything like that, but it'd be nice to watch a race or two in the evening after work. No cable TV or satellite or anything so it would have to be on the interwebs.

October 30th, 2013, 03:03 PM	#227
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I used to watch on speed but when they started delaying the race by 15 mins I paid for a motogp subscription. It's actually pretty great, when I need a MotoGP fix I can watch old races or Moto2, Moto3 races.

November 7th, 2013, 11:21 AM	#229
Byakkotai ninjette.org guru Name: Roger Location: NorCali - East Bay Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300 Posts: 379	Well how bout that - Rossi splitting from crew chief Burgess

November 7th, 2013, 04:08 PM	#231
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Maybe he felt that he owed it to his long time friend to be completely honest in the media with the reasoning for the change. It's like he accepted full responsibility for the mix-up. He simultaneously shows that he is making strides to make improvements to his level of competitiveness. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

November 10th, 2013, 10:16 AM	#233
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	The final race was worth watching. Lots of action. Congratulations to the champion.

November 10th, 2013, 10:21 AM	#234
Byakkotai ninjette.org guru Name: Roger Location: NorCali - East Bay Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300 Posts: 379	Most definitely, watched the race at 5 in the morning PST. Heh, the fight during the race ended up on someone's leathers...

November 10th, 2013, 08:53 PM	#236
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Wow, Moto3 was edge of your seat action .

November 13th, 2013, 01:39 PM	#237
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I enjoyed reading this article about Burgess & Rossi: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ra...ard-in-motogp/ __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

November 13th, 2013, 07:19 PM	#238
Aodrn It's a long boring story Name: Ryan Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 167	Spoiler..... Just got to watch the Valencia gp. I have never been so excited when I knew my favorite wasn't gonna take it. After I saw Marquez was gonna back off it was a no brainer, but WOW!! I thought at the beginning Lorenzo was just sandbagging to slow it all down as he conserved tires. Pedrosa showed his stuff though. The more I watch pedrosa, the more I like home. Pedrobot or not, that man can fight if he thinks it is a good idea __________________________________________________ #41 MCRA alex.s :crashing is a normal part of life... people are just in denial about that.

November 14th, 2013, 02:35 PM	#239
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Marquez's new helmet during Valencia testing. Two film strips depict his results for each race this season. Can you spot Phillip Island?

November 14th, 2013, 03:04 PM	#240
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Right side third from front with black flag right?

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