MotoGP Off-Season Thread

[Zerox]

What the heck is with the rain this test season? Enough already.

The rain in Spain falls mainly...

 

[clutchslip]

I think Dovi may be behind Ionne, alot

Good call. Now, if it just rains and there is no checkered flag for the rest of the season, I think you are on to something.

The rain in Spain falls mainly...

In Malaysia and Texas? What the heck. Well, we know JoLo is set for the wet. And MM continues to look like a wise replacement for the Stoneman.

 

[kelsodeez]

MM dragging elbow in the rain at jerez

 

[DaveT319]

That kid is fearless.

 

[burman]

Who else has the video pass?

I'm wondering if you're able to share and have two devices stream with the same video pass with no issue. I've got people asking me and I'm not sure since I don't never got one.

Hey if you wanna share lmk. We can split the cost. Pm me

 

[Zerox]

Dammit the weather report for Jerez is rain rain rain for the next week or so. This final test is a dud.

 

[kelsodeez]

just keeps it interesting for qatar.

 

[stangmx13]

i found something interesting....

heres what Nicky rode last time at Jerez in Feb

heres what Pirro rode Day1

we can see tons of changes from the GP13 to that development bike. frame, headstock looks higher and the vertical spars near the swingarm look taller. swingarm, looks longer. exhaust, nothing on this side. tank, maybe farther back or longer and doesnt cover frame. so this is the real GP13. and of course, Pirro was the fastest Duc of the day (though comparing laptimes in these conditions, meh)

 

[number_6]

aha.

yeah the Yam has a whole new tail section, that was the main thing that jumped out at me from those pics.

if you love matte grey you'll be pleased to know that BMW will sell you a S1000RR in that color.

and Rossi is dusting off some of his old 'mindgames" bullshit. see below for the old grab the guys hand awkwardly and then don't let to go handshake. fuckin weasel.

 

[kelsodeez]

i thought thats just how spaniards from barthalona shake hands?

 

[clutchslip]

That kid is fearless.

And skilled.

i found something interesting....

we can see tons of changes from the GP13 to that development bike. frame, headstock looks higher and the vertical spars near the swingarm look taller. swingarm, looks longer. exhaust, nothing on this side. tank, maybe farther back or longer and doesnt cover frame. so this is the real GP13. and of course, Pirro was the fastest Duc of the day (though comparing laptimes in these conditions, meh)

That swingarm is long. The bike looks very long. I am going to try to compare it to the Yamaha. I already think the Honda is shorter than both.

and Rossi is dusting off some of his old 'mindgames" bullshit.

I already warned JoLo. Let's see if he pays attention. Although, I am pretty sure everyone except the newbs are aware of Mr. Valentino's "subtle" race techniques. Who knows, though. I mean these guys do race prototype motorcycles, for Christ's sake. They can't all be geniuses.

 

[stangmx13]

That swingarm is long. The bike looks very long. I am going to try to compare it to the Yamaha. I already think the Honda is shorter than both.

i do think the Yamaha has the longest wheelbase, but IIRC most of the bikes are comparable, probably within the lengths of each's rear axle adjustments. however, recently the Duc has had the shortest swingarm (it worked on their WSBKs, ha). even w/ all their engine & frame changes, their frame still hasnt been as short as either the M1 or RCV, forcing a stubby swingarm. given that their current design is a compromise between sacrificing turning and front-end feel to minimize all that pumping and rear-end issues, its good that they are making huge changes.

 

[Raider]

Rossi on top for day 2
MM down in 7th.

 

[clutchslip]

i do think the Yamaha has the longest wheelbase, but IIRC most of the bikes are comparable, probably within the lengths of each's rear axle adjustments. however, recently the Duc has had the shortest swingarm (it worked on their WSBKs, ha). even w/ all their engine & frame changes, their frame still hasnt been as short as either the M1 or RCV, forcing a stubby swingarm. given that their current design is a compromise between sacrificing turning and front-end feel to minimize all that pumping and rear-end issues, its good that they are making huge changes.

That adjustment distance is huge. A 2" swingarm change will make a big difference. (I have a bike I run full forward to help with turn-in, for example.)
If Ducati can get the front settled down under braking and corner entry, the Americans, anyway, should be able to handle the active rear on exit. (Hopefully, thinking.)


What about the times, today? V.R. tops with a Yamaha armada. Hey? Mid-track conditions, but still, they got in quite a few laps. Things could get more entertaining in Qatar.

 

[DaveT319]

Rossi on top for day 2
MM down in 7th.

If it's raining, it's all pretty meaningless.

 

[Raider]

If it's raining, it's all pretty meaningless.

morning wet, afternoon dry

 

[Zerox]

Yah the track conditions are a bit sketch after the rain washes off the layer of rubber on the racing line. Even with sunshine, the newly dried track is "green" as they say. So these times today are not worth much other than being slower than last year's warm sunny track.

2013 times vs 2012 times:

 

[kevin 714]

except rossi is faster on a wet/green track on the yamaha than a dry sunny track with the ducati

 

[DaveT319]

Hey there Kev, welcome back.

 

[telly]

Bens pies???