SPEEDtv.com ForumsCopyright (c) 2009ExpressionEnginetag:speedtv.com,2009:11:20story of an XR-80…tag:speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.4772082009-11-20T19:53:29Zrexracer
Back to the present... I pulled it out, and was debating if I should keep it. I don't really have room for it, and it's been sitting in that corner with half a tank of gas for at least 6 years.I must have put Sta-bil in the tank because there was still something in the tank that smelled kinda like gas. I decided to turn on the petcock and kick it...nothing. Just for ha ha's I put it in second, gave it a shove and let the clutch out. It started right up, and dropped into a steady idle. Unbelievable. I won't be getting rid of it. Time to teach another generation how to ride on it. These things never die.
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Assuming He Goes…tag:speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.4768582009-11-17T19:24:55Z2009-11-17T19:25:59ZGreyWolf74
Back in the early 60s, when cars, bikes and racing were simpler, John Surtees gave up bikes for Formula One. In 1960, he took second place in his second race, at the British Grand Prix and started from the pole in Portugal, while racing for Lotus. After seasons with Cooper and Reg Parnell (a private entrant), he joined Ferrari in 1963 and won the World Driver's Championship in 1964.
How will home-town hero Rossi do? Will he follow Surtees's footsteps and be competitive from day one? Will he be more like Mike "The Bike" Hailwood and have some decent results but no wins and not much to brag about? Or will he just fizzle?
Given the specialization of Formula One these days, and that the current drivers have been racing on four wheels since single-digit ages, I suspect Rossi will be more of a publicity stunt than a serious driver.
What say you?
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MotoGp 2012 Formula Change--Production Based Engines!tag:speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.4760542009-11-09T18:43:53Zdamattaspeed
many sources: gpweek, motomatters, et al.
what say you?
good, bad, indifferent?
pros? cons?
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Blast from the past—DMG address the AMA fanstag:speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.4770362009-11-19T16:23:44Z2009-11-19T16:40:16Zthewon4
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Jul/080719a.htm
Almost depressing to read, but important none-the-less.
MSMA's reaction to the arbitrary rules changes in WSBK. More specifically, the MSMA's reaction to the 1000cc formula and the elimination of the kits part rule--a move designed to require the manufacturers to run factory teams in WSBK, even though it makes no sense to have factory teams in a production series.
All relevant to today's troubles in the world of GP, WSBK, and national superbike series.
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Some cool trials video—Toni Bou at playtag:speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.4770782009-11-19T22:33:42Z2009-11-19T22:34:09Zridenm http://www.photobysergio.fr/bou-santa-perpetua-video.html
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No 2010 Suzuki’s. WTF!tag:speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.4771822009-11-20T17:32:46ZKazFu
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/11/no-2010-suzukis-planned.html
So I guess Teams have to run 2009's.
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Superbikes (AMA, WSBK, BSB) Silly Season Threadtag:speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.4694202009-09-14T23:02:33Z2009-09-14T23:05:53Zdamattaspeed WSBK:
Yamaha Italia: Spies signed for 2011. Sykes not confirmed, although Meregalli says he wants him.
Ten Kate: Rea and Kiyo almost certain, but biggest rumour is JT's return.
Brux Suzuki: Neukirchner locked in, but word is that Kagayama may be headed to BSB leaving an opening for? Vermin
Stiggy: Rumoured switch to Yamaha from Honda, but no announcement on Haslam or Hopper as yet.
Aprilia: Rumours of a big offer to Colin Edwards. Max is proably set.
Xerox Ducati: Did I really read that Haga may retire? Nah. Febreze has earned another season, for sure.
Paul Bird Kawasaki: Look set to retain the factory Kawasaki title *snicker*, but will Japan insist on Tamada or allow Birdy to ship him out. If so, might be a landing for someone like Shakey Byrne or Vermin. I can't imagine they'd ditch Parkes, but it's Kwack, so things don't always make sense.
BMW: Neither Corser nor Xaus confirmed, and with Neukirchner locked up for another season, they may very well go with the veterans until 2011. Certainly Troy Corser has done a good job developing the bike.
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Hey, Mr Mud Biketag:speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.4770962009-11-20T08:01:21Z2009-11-20T08:05:48ZJoe_B
He obviously knows it's good to cross-train.
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2010 MotoGP Silly Season Threadtag:speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.4648442009-08-12T08:01:51Z2009-10-25T18:33:48ZChaos
Some news that has already passed:
1. Simoncelli signed with Gresini
2. Aspar is coming up to MotoGP, replacing the defunct Francisco Hernando team
3. Rossi is signed with Yamaha for next season.
4. Stoner is also signed through next season, but now there are health concerns.
Prospective MotoGP riders not yet signed
Talmacsi
DeAngelis
Elias
Canepa
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Stoner’s Warmup Lap Crash: Videotag:speedtv.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.4767362009-11-16T17:11:31Zbigwl3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0iszcvOYaw
