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Title: MotoGP
Post by: Steffo1 on September 28, 2020, 09:14:38 AM
What's the go with all this 'Tyre Temp & Wear' stuff? Hasn't riding with tyres that wear during the event, been happening since the 1st ever race?

Has 'The Doctor' reached his limit? (Although he was doing OK until the whoopsie.)
Last night's race was pretty lacklustre compared to some of the recent races. Was it the track? Are the riders pushing too hard? Are the machines too gizmo-ed these days?
Sooo many questions!

p.s. It's lucky our Jack manages to qualify well or he'd never get points.

Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on September 28, 2020, 10:02:35 AM
Quote from: Steffo1
What's the go with all this 'Tyre Temp & Wear' stuff? Hasn't riding with tyres that wear during the event, been happening since the 1st ever race?
Bikes have a tad more sniff these days


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Has 'The Doctor' reached his limit? (Although he was doing OK until the whoopsie.)
Long ago.

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Last night's race was pretty lacklustre compared to some of the recent races. Was it the track? Are the riders pushing too hard? Are the machines too gizmo-ed these days?
Its become the standard... Like all racing - there are so many in the field that are just there to make up the numbers... like the Aprilias... the only way they'd win is if everyone else crashed.
If you want competitive racing - watch Moto3... ****in insane.
But I hope it will pickup once Marquez comes back to dominate.

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p.s. It's lucky our Jack manages to qualify well or he'd never get points.
Known as Midpack miller... lives in the middle of nowhere on the track.
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Steffo1 on September 28, 2020, 10:07:29 AM
Yea, I watch all 3 classes and Moto3 is the pick.

Years ago, when car racing interested me, I loved the 'Formula V' events. Never knew who'd win until the chequered flag ;D
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on September 28, 2020, 10:28:54 AM
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Years ago, when car racing interested me, I loved the 'Formula V' events. Never knew who'd win until the chequered flag ;D
agree.. was almost foot to the floor racing LOL!

https://www.facebook.com/FormulaVeeAU/videos/s2r3-formula-vee-australia-oran-park/3055228504586660/ (https://www.facebook.com/FormulaVeeAU/videos/s2r3-formula-vee-australia-oran-park/3055228504586660/)
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on September 28, 2020, 12:11:35 PM
Edit:
I feel MotoGP is heading the way of F1...
Too much electronics and bullShit. Let them ride the flaming things.
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: McTavish on September 28, 2020, 10:20:42 PM
Bring back Doohan, Rainey & Schwantz, Lawson & Mamola !!

And the Big Bang motor :)
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on September 29, 2020, 01:15:16 PM
Quote from: McTavish on September 28, 2020, 10:20:42 PM
Bring back Doohan, Rainey & Schwantz, Lawson & Mamola !!

And the Big Bang motor :)
agree with all but doohan... once he was in lead on lap 1, youd go to bed as cameras would just follow him insteadf of the 10 bikes battling behind ...


Dunno which i find- 2 Shitheaps down... which is funniest and best wallpaper for the PC here

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Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Rhojef on September 30, 2020, 08:44:34 AM
Gary McMoy was in my opinion one of the most fun to watch. 
But the best ride I've seen was Troy Corser on a  super bike coming over the hill at Phillip Is and having the bike sliding about a metre sideways at full noise.
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on September 30, 2020, 10:47:54 AM
To me nothing comes close to the races between Schwantz Vs Rainey

Some of the braking and passing moves they pulled on each other defied logic, gravity and everything.
Sometimes it looked like 2 mates at a ride day they were that close and trusting of each other
Title: MotoGP
Post by: McTavish on October 04, 2020, 10:43:35 PM
Quote from: Rhojef on September 30, 2020, 08:44:34 AM
Gary McMoy was in my opinion one of the most fun to watch. 
But the best ride I've seen was Troy Corser on a  super bike coming over the hill at Phillip Is and having the bike sliding about a metre sideways at full noise.
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Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: McTavish on October 04, 2020, 10:47:37 PM
Hey Bird.  I’m betting you know this guy.

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Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: McTavish on October 04, 2020, 10:49:08 PM
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Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Foo on October 05, 2020, 11:13:47 AM
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You do know that Garry McCoy lives out at Cooyar and owns the Cafe there?
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bigfish on October 05, 2020, 11:49:28 AM
Moto GP is led by politics. Same as road racing in Australia.  The golden years have long gone and I doubt we will ever see them again.  A few more years and all electric bikes will be the go.   I also hope Markie gets back soon.  At least his wild riding made for an entertaining race. The Doctor is out classed now...has been for a while. 
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: bmwfreak on October 08, 2020, 08:37:36 PM
Quote from: Foo on October 05, 2020, 11:13:47 AM
You do know that Garry McCoy lives out at Cooyar and owns the Cafe there?
And has a chose of food that is beyond most suburban cafes
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on October 09, 2020, 12:53:04 PM
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Moto GP is led by politics.
name one motor sport on the face of the earth that isnt.
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on October 16, 2020, 09:48:17 AM
Wondered how long it would take..

https://www.mcnews.com.au/rossi-tests-positive-will-miss-aragon-motogp/ (https://www.mcnews.com.au/rossi-tests-positive-will-miss-aragon-motogp/)
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Steffo1 on October 19, 2020, 06:45:09 PM
Cool dudes!
https://www.facebook.com/abcgrandstand/videos/412635866400026 (https://www.facebook.com/abcgrandstand/videos/412635866400026)
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on October 19, 2020, 06:56:16 PM
Quote from: Steffo1 on October 19, 2020, 06:45:09 PM
Cool dudes!
https://www.facebook.com/abcgrandstand/videos/412635866400026 (https://www.facebook.com/abcgrandstand/videos/412635866400026)
yea thats awesome.. back when brass cods were standard, look at the safety gear....  Back when tyres were no wider or gripper than a knife LOLOL!!!!!

I only raced bikes there once, 250 proddies... scared **** out of me... just couldnt put everythign into it.
our club was heavily involved in the 70/80s in running the bike races (Arthur and Jan Blizzard), we used to marshall up there.. was always an awesome weekend.
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Steffo1 on October 20, 2020, 07:50:10 AM
I only got to the Easter races once, in the mid 70s. Had a '65 650 Bonnie. Great bike except for the 6v "Prince of Darkness" electrics! :D
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on October 20, 2020, 08:45:32 AM
Quote from: Steffo1
Had a '65 650 Bonnie.
why dont you have it now!!
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Steffo1 on October 20, 2020, 10:39:06 AM
Quote from: Bird on October 20, 2020, 08:45:32 AM
why dont you have it now!!
                                 
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on October 20, 2020, 11:51:00 AM
Quote from: Steffo1 on October 20, 2020, 10:39:06 AM
                               
you swapped it for a Tbone? wow.. :D
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Steffo1 on October 20, 2020, 01:21:46 PM
Quote from: Bird on October 20, 2020, 11:51:00 AM
you swapped it for a Tbone? wow.. :D

 :D
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: Bird on March 04, 2024, 09:35:00 AM
Moto3 bikes are now lapping under Valentino Rossi’s 500 cc lap record set on the NSR500 two-stroke in 2001.  :o :o :o :o :o
(https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Jerez-Test-Moto3-Rueda-1024x634.jpg)

4 days till round 1...
https://www.motogp.com/en/calendar/2024/event/qatar/10a432bf-2496-4b2b-9bfa-19a555d9eee4 (https://www.motogp.com/en/calendar/2024/event/qatar/10a432bf-2496-4b2b-9bfa-19a555d9eee4)
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: noel_w on March 04, 2024, 10:33:22 AM
Quote from: Foo on October 05, 2020, 11:13:47 AM
You do know that Garry McCoy lives out at Cooyar and owns the Cafe there?
Last time I went through there the cafe was closed
Title: Re: MotoGP
Post by: NZMarkb on March 05, 2024, 05:40:22 AM
Ant West just won the NZ Superbike Title
Came down to the very last race in the series
Good tyre choice saved the day