Kappa Performance Forum
Kappa Specific => Racing => Topic started by: elff on July 26, 2014, 10:43:08 AM
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I figured I would start a separate thread as we tend to talk about this in the F1 thread a lot.
It's been an exciting year.
2 Honda's in the lead with Marquez riding amazing.
What I really like is that Rossi is on a bike that is not as competitive, but he is riding superbly and is in 3rd place. If he was on one of those 2 Honda's he might be leading this year.
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Elff's wistful speculation of what could be.... :)
I barely have time to catch F1, I don't think MotoGP will win out over rebuilding my retaining wall....
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Hell yea. the "Old Man" of MotoGP is amazing.
Im waiting for my new Yamaha to be delivered to the dealership.
:D
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Now this is a thread worth reading !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sad I won't see Hayden race at Indy, But can't wait to see Mark kick ass!
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elff: i just hope you won't get a new R1, oh boy, I will be hating you even more!!!
I closely watched all the races this year and I attended one in Holland which was a mix, all riders changed the bikes during forming lap and then all got to pits to change back to slick tires bike. With Rossi starting from last position because of wrong management in tire pick before race and finishing in a super 5th position. That race a Ducati was leading a lot of laps. I felt bad for Marc, because 90 000 fans were amazing, every time when Rossi was passing it was like a full wave of spectators cheering and standing up and almost nothing till the end for Marc. It must be not so nice, being so great rider, breaking almost all possible records and the fans still loving the old guy. He must learn that skill too.
I was thinking this year to plan a trip to Sevilla to the last race of the season but because last race for sure won't be the deciding championship winner race I dropped the idea.
I'm pleased to see so many spectators in Europe especially at every race 90k in Holland, 100k in Germany, etc. I still enjoy every race and I think is much more entertaining than F1, but probably is just me.
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No R1, I think what I am getting is way cooler.
Liquid Graphite FZ-07.
(http://cdn01.yamahamotorsports.com/img.jpg?id=24686&class=med640)
I just could not find another Buell XB9SX that had a combination of the mileage and price I wanted and then Yamaha came out with this bike. Similar short wheelbase, steep angle on the front fork and underslung exhaust. I just had to get one.
I completely agree with you on everything you stated about Rossi. It is pretty crazy that he has completely changed how he leans off the bike. I am not sure why he did that, but he has been just as successful.
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Looks nice ;) I was looking to Kawa Z1000 similar to this :)
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I looked at one of those. They are a big bike, 500lbs which is a little bit too much for me. Little people need littler bikes.
Actually the MotoGP bikes would rule
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For me all sports bikes are too small :(
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Get an FZ-09 much better than the FZ-07
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I completely disagree as do most experts who have driven both.
The 09 has more HP and the triple is freaking amazing
The 07 wins every other category
Price
Lighter Weight
Better Handling
No drive by wire
WAAAAY BETTER Display
Seat Design [Dual on the FZ-07]
The FZ-09 needs about $1000 immediately to cure the Suspension and Engine mapping
With my height and weight, I will not need to change the FZ-07 suspension at all and the throttle, engine and Trans are spot on.
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That's cool, but the FZ07 has even lower grade suspension.
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Except it works better than the 09 suspension.
The reviews that you read for both bikes are dead on and the 07 rates better on handling.
Its kind of like kappas
Individual specs didn't have anyone thinking the solstice could dominate the SCCA T2 class
Yet it owned everyone else
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My first obligatory pic
(http://www.4ezt.com/elff/My_Albums/Pages/Motorcycles_files/Media/photo%202/photo%202.jpg)
This thing is amazing. Engine pulls like crazy through the entire rpm band and it slices through turns like a hot knife in butter
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Weird tires for a dirt bike.
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You got it already??? Damn you....
What happens with the Ninja?
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It's parked about 2' to the right of the FZ-07
:D
My goal for 2015 is to get physically fit and convert it to a race bike. It's cheaper than racing a car, and much cheaper than constantly fixing my jeep and I can do all the mechanical work myself.
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Add one more on my hating.
I keep looking to R1 and GSXR for something similar, especially that I might stay another year here and it is a petty not to go to track days. So I know what you are saying, except the fact I can't ride anything lower than 1000 (maybe Gix 750) because they are too small for me. :(
Not sure if I already posted these but here is what I bought in the last months:
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I had to go to dentist in order to have these approved :D
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Did the wife make you go to the dentist Kelu?
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Ofc, who else can approve me buying bike equipment? :P
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I can approve
BTW
I will be picking up a Skully helmet as soon as they are available.
Do a search for them. Its expensive but bad@$$
Preorders begin 8-11-2014
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Do you even have a bike Kelu or do you just put on the equipment and then ride the bus to where ever you are going? :poke:
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^^^^ :lol: :lol: :lol:
Ouch!!!! But hey...he looks good riding that bus!
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Hahahahahahahaha
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elff: I couldn't find an estimated price of the Skully, can you help, I read might be over 1k, but how much over?
I presume you are aware of stand alone HUDs for helmets also about this:
http://www.huntercreate.com/videos.htm
I don't see too much of a point for viewing rears when on a bike, only in group riding I felt I need more rear view and I preferred to stay in the back of the group.
SA: no bus rides smart***, I live so close to the office that I walk, is about 6 mins away :cool:
Actually I have a bike, I burrowed to a friend years ago, I might need to burrow it back :lol:
I only tested these and they went back to the storage :gaah:
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Its closer to 3k but im not one to really care about stuff like that if its something i like.
Ive seen the attached HUDs and I havent found one I liked.
The skully hit all my points. The FZ-07 has awesome mirrors which is going to really help with the work commute.
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Dave, Did you sign up to be a test dummy for the Skully? I think it is funny that we never heard of anyone that actually tested the helmet but we all will be allowed to get one before they become available to the public.
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I did, but I was not selected
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I want to see this special bike that can dig holes
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You shouldn't be picking on the Romanian's spelling, I think he had Critter proof read it.
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You shouldn't be picking on the Romanian's spelling, I think he had Critter proof read it.
Huh? :huh:
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In romacritterspeak
Burrow=Borrow
:D
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ahhhh, damn, now it makes sense
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Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
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You done good Kelu, tell them to learn a foreign language first, then they can give you $H!T
Elff, I don't know of anyone on any of the 3 bike forums I am on that was selected.
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I'm learning my 4th now :)
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I thought Critterisms were a forign language.
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Forign?
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See that's a well planned Critterism.
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Planed (as in smooth) not planned. Try again
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Coverage starts at noon EST on Fox Sports 1
Or 10hrs and 55 minutes from this post
:D
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Shhhttt, I will see it in next days ...
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There was a power outage at the track during the race, so we missed a bunch of laps. They got power back in time to show the final lap
Very Odd.
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I just bought MotoGP subscription to be able to see the races live from anywhere.
What can I cay: what a start :D
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I already pay for Cable, I am not going to start paying for all this other crap separately.
At that point, I will just start pirating everything.
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and the streak ends at 10. Still a damn good finish for Marquez. It's crazy they they say his younger brother is faster. How can you be faster then 10 First place finishes and a 4th in 11 races.
Also
I swear Rossi is on the podium every race. He is wrestling every ounce out of the yamaha. I really love watching him ride. The Dr. is uber smooth. He has me inspired. My goal is to be ready for the racetrack next year and I will be modifying my Ninja over the winter for it.
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Yeah, petty Yamaha can't keep up with Honda, Dr. would do an awesome show with something better.
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In MotoGP at the moment that is true but Honda is not the champ in all series.
After owning a CBR F2, F3i and RR i can say I am done with Honda street bikes
They are fast and handle great but buzz like a hornets nest.
Kawasaki and Yamahas are so much more street friendly
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I drove for some thousands of miles R6 2005-2007 and I didn't like it at all, too crazy, it's either accelerating like crazy or is dead.
I always liked Gixxers and now I think the R1 after 2008 is better.
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Aside from the looks, i agree on the Suzukis being well rounded and comfortable.
Depending on the year, the older R6 did have a throttle issue.
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DUCATI, such a nice motorcycle
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I do like a lot of Ducati's.
If they could just make one with a reasonable seat height for us short people.
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damn how short are you? I'm 5'7" and have no trouble, and me best friend is 5'2" and has no trouble riding it either.
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Riding is never the issue. It's touching when the bike stops. How much of an angle does your 5'2" friend need to lean the bike to touch the ground? At some point you hit the angle where the weight will starts to make the bike fall over so you are actually holding it up.
I really want to see a pic and or video of your 5'2" friend on a non lowered Ducati.
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My first bike was a an old Ducati, 600 SuperSport, very torqy, awesome bike for city, I like it but is a pain for long trips, the vibration was killing my arms and legs. It was looking like an 125cc bike when I was on it :)
I still like Ducatis because they are pretty ok for tall riders and they look great but I won't buy one anymore.
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Looks like the newest monster has a decent seat height.
Just barely over 30". That's pretty much what my FZ has so that would be a non issue.
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You can flatfoot both feet on a 30" high seat? My seat is 29" and I can't flatfoot it until I have been riding for a while and legs get limbered up and then just.
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I can't flat foot both feet, but I can comfortably touch.
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I can't flat foot both feet, but I can comfortably touch.
I hope you are still talking bikes!!!!!
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HOW YOU DOIN??
hahahahahahaha
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My work commute is getting pretty cool.
There are a bunch of us Non-Crotch rocket riders who keep passing each other and we have all started talking when the traffic bogs down.
It's me on the FZ, 2 variations of Suzuki SV650s and a guy with a Ducati HyperMotard.
All pretty awesome bikes in their own way.
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You being the only one on a I4 engine :lol: how long is your commute?
Later edit: I just saw FZ is has a twin engine and crossplane technology, that sounds interesting :D
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My bike is a twin
Its about 30 minutes due to slow traffic at times.
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Amazing race today by The Dr.
He forced Marquez to push a little too hard and make a mistake.
It amazes me how far these guys lean now. 61% in some instances. Makes you wonder how everyone doesnt just slide out.
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I didn't see the race yet, common, be more creative if you want to spoil the results, like keeping the TV on sports new channel when I'm around :lol:
61% includes also the track incline ;) or banking, i think is called and influence a lot ... look at the tire profile at the edge ;)
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I just watched the San Marino race, what a race, what a result, love it.
Now is time for live race from Aragon :D
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Aragon? My house?
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That was some crazy stuff.
The first guy to switch to wet tires wins the race among a bunch of crashes
Wow
Any word on Rossi? He rolled which is never good
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On Monday morning Rossi underwent a new medical check with Dr. Michele Zasa from Clinica Mobile.
After the check Rossi returned to the garage where Movistar Yamaha MotoGP members and teammate Jorge Lorenzo were shooting a TV commercial for Movistar.
The following questions were put to Valentino as he missed yesterday’s post-race media debrief and TV interviews.
Valentino, how are you today?
"I’m fine, everything is ok, and this is the most important thing. I did not injure myself too much except for a big bump to the head. Last night I had a little headache but today I'm fine, I'm 100%. It was a real shame because before the race we made a change that would have helped me a lot; the bike was strong, I was going well, I had recovered the gap in the first few laps and I was there with the leading riders. I felt good and I am sure I could have made a good race, so it was a real shame to fall. In a way I'm almost glad because even though we had a difficult weekend on Sunday we were competitive and this was supposed to be a track that is not very good for us."
Have you watched the race? What can you say about your crash and about your rivals’ race?
"Unfortunately, like Iannone I went onto the artificial grass. This is always very dangerous and especially in these cases because the track was still wet from the morning shower and there was nothing to be done. Marc and Dani tried to stay on track on the slick tyres but they took a big risk and in fact they crashed. In my case, if I had gone off track one meter before, I would have just gone wide, instead I touched the grass and I fell."
We have a triple header of back-to-back races ahead of us in Asia and Australia. How do you see the coming races?
"Now there are three races in a row, three races that are all beautiful and I know all tracks very well. I like all of them a lot. I will try to do my best as we have done in the last races."
Source: http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/QA+with+Valentino+Rossi+after+MotorLand+crash
Looks like he is ok.
GJ: Not that Aragon
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I thought this is the best topic to share this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv2q3yh4wxc
http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/09/30/2015-kawasaki-ninja-h2r-supercharged-sportbike-unveiled-at-intermot-2014-motorcycle-show/
Sportbike with 1L doing 300hp supercharged..... interesting :D
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That is insane
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This thread has not gotten any traction in a while. Im watching the Dutch GP. First time it's run on a sunday and it's wet as hell.
These guys have balls of steel.
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Nope they are brass, steel would rust
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Good point.
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Saw the race from Holland live 2 years ago :P
I still watch all MotoGP races while I fly. Don't spoil, I'm 2 races behind of this one.
What I love this season, seems like Honda is one of the weakest, ok not as weak as Aprilia but seems Yamaha is better developed this year and in some races Ducati flys by and Suzuki is very close to Honda.
I still love the Doctor, only one to fight with the Armada
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Just finished watching Italy race from Mugello, I thought is going to be a boring race because Rossi out with a blown engine and Lorenzo on the first place with some gap till the 2nd place Marc Marquez.
I was so wrong, the race final laps were amazing and literally elbow to elbow between Lorenzo and Marc, over passing each other 2-3 times in last 2 laps with a finish of 0.01s difference. Also battle for 3rd place between Andrea Iannone and Dani Pedrosa, I could not image that Ducati with Iannone can win in front R2D2 (this is how I call Dani Pedrosa) but I was wrong again.
Can't wait to watch the Spanish and Dutch races.
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Please stop making these races seem so exciting. I've committed to recording and watching F1 because of you and Elff, now you are trying to get me hooked on bikes too? You're like a drug dealer!
Go back to changing diapers.
PS- what channel is this on in the States?
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Stevie,
Fox Sports and BEin
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This season seems to be exclusive to BeIn Sports. They have excellent coverage.
The last race was a wet one and one to not miss. Next Weekend is race weekend.
GJ, what I really like is the MotoGP schedule seems to alternate with F1. So I have a race fix most weekends.
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Please stop making these races seem so exciting. I've committed to recording and watching F1 because of you and Elff, now you are trying to get me hooked on bikes too? You're like a drug dealer!
Go back to changing diapers.
PS- what channel is this on in the States?
As I recall Kelu is not an F1 fan, the only thing he likes about it is spoiling the ending for Elff and Kenny.
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Please stop making these races seem so exciting. I've committed to recording and watching F1 because of you and Elff, now you are trying to get me hooked on bikes too? You're like a drug dealer!
F1 is not because of me, you can blame the little brother as much as you want but don't throw F1 at me. Believe me, MotoGP races are much more interesting about racing and not all the details around it as F1.
As I recall Kelu is not an F1 fan, the only thing he likes about it is spoiling the ending for Elff and Kenny.
Which I stopped doing a long time ago, stop reminding them about that please :D
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OK you won't hear me say that again, you might read it but you won't hear it unless we are in the same room, then there is a chance....
PS I thought it was pretty funny when we were in Romania and the news switched to the race Kenny and Elff were not expecting that.
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and it was in English,
lololol
I was like son-of-a-:censor:
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OK you won't hear me say that again, you might read it but you won't hear it unless we are in the same room, then there is a chance....
Weak deviation...
PS I thought it was pretty funny when we were in Romania and the news switched to the race Kenny and Elff were not expecting that.
Yeah, that moment turn out pretty nice without much of preparation :D
and it was in English,
lololol
I was like son-of-a-:censor:
Yeah, your reactions were priceless even it was 5-6am in the morning after 4-5 days without much sleep.
It was in English? As far as I remember it was in Romanian but it was easy to understand "Formula Unu", name of the race and the name of the winner :D
My bad about one aspect: I should video record it, it would be a memorable moment ... like the flower kid doll? :D
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It was a pretty memorable moment, there were so many from that trip. We need to do a Wild Hogs II.
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Wet German GP today.
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Ouch, don't spoil :D please
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It was that one guy on a bike that won wasn't it Elff?
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No. The one with two tires was the winner.
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Track dried out so it was a mad scramble to change bikes in time to put down laps on dry weather slicks.
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No. The one with two tires was the winner.
Right that was the guy. Did you see the one on a unicycle, that was bad ass.
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It's a shame they ran him over on turn one, but that's the risk you take.
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I kept thinking peddle faster dude you're going to get run over! But maybe that's how he lost his right leg to begin with.
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LOLOLOLOLOLOL
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I hope we didn't spoil it for Kelu.
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Relax, I spoiled myself, I was watching after race show by mistake without watching the race itself :( they did a full review of the race ... it was Dutch race, one of the most surprisingly results.
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Relax, I spoiled myself, I was watching after race show by mistake
So watching the end of a race causes you to crap yourself?
Looks like MMMMMMMMM has 2 diapers to change
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Wouldn't that be soiled not spoiled?
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omg guys, you giving me such a hard time, I had to go and translate and try to figure out what you mean.
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That makes it even better
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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not funny, at least for some of us ... :slap:
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omg guys, you giving me such a hard time, I had to go and translate and try to figure out what you mean.
Just so long as you didn't Google image search that.
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No I didn't, but it suggested some images :lol:
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MotoGP starts at 1pm today.
Zarco continues to be fast. Lets see if his team can choose the right race day tire so he doesn't drop off the pace with 5 laps to go.
Rossi qualifying 8th which means he could win. For some reason he always ends up starting a race in the 2nd or 3rd row and then ends up 1st through 4th on race day. I almost wonder if he does that on purpose to test the tires he is actually going to use on race day, vs trying to get the best time on tires that won't last.
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Not sure about this year, but last year most important on the limited time of tests/qualification was to nail the setup for long term racing rather than for fastest times on a lap. This was obvious but also the riders were pointing to this.
I didn't agree with Dorna changing rules/tires and teams not carrying anymore as much for qualification rather than best setup for the whole race. They kind of killed the qualification aspect.
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That showed in this race.
Zarco led for most of the race and then his tires gave out and he dropped back significantly.
Rossi meanwhile battled from 8th to 3rd. If he had gone with a harder front tire, I think he would have won. His tires gave out, but he is better at preserving them than most people.
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I need to avoid this thread. I can’t afford another race series getting me hooked. F1 is enough for now.
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MotoGP is pretty quick.
Record it, fast forward through GP3 and 2 and watch GP.