MotoGP: Middle of Nowhere, Japan (Time-Delayed Spoilers)

yooperbikemike · 10-09-2012, 07:04 AM

Hayden will race in Japan with a broken right hand radius

RedRocket · 10-09-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yooperbikemike

Hayden will race in Japan with a broken right hand radius

Ouch, can't this man catch a break?

Chuckracer · 10-09-2012, 06:08 PM

Not a good idea...doesn't he know Kevin Schwantz?

ErikY. · 10-09-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yooperbikemike

Hayden will race in Japan with a broken right hand radius

Might be joining Hopkins if he keeps this up.

wrk2surf · 10-09-2012, 10:12 PM

So is this where Casey Stoner comes out with ..

Honda and I have come to a one year agreement to race one more year

Parx400 · 10-10-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wrk2surf

So is this where Casey Stoner comes out with ..

Honda and I have come to a one year agreement to race one more year

On the last Honda, with full factory support and no effing Showa.

Pantah · 10-10-2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ErikY.

Might be joining Hopkins if he keeps this up.

What is the point of competing in sports with a broken arm? His wrist is broken too, right? or is it his ankle?...anyway, it's not like anything is on the line. He's not getting very good advice. He's been banged up all season from crashing that turnip truck so often. He needs to be 100% for next season.

ErikY. · 10-10-2012, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pantah

He's been banged up all season from crashing that turnip truck so often. He needs to be 100% for next season.

I'm sure there's lots of internal and external pressure to make an appearance if possible at the premier level of the sport. But that bike, ridden in an effort to try and compete, tends to hurt people. Yes I know that all bikes crash but I think I'm right about the Ducati. If Stoner was still with Ducati he'd have a few more injuries I'd wager. Rossi has managed to restrain himself and ride the bike with a sense of self-preservation.

If it was ME, I'd go out and run the bike a little cooler when I was injured. Easy to say but tough to do once the race starts. I don't race bikes but I am a long-distance runner, and when I race with an injury, the mindset before the race is to show restraint, but when people start passing you it's easy to forget. Of course my chances of high-siding off the course are much lower

BOOTLACE · 10-10-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pantah

What is the point of competing in sports with a broken arm? His wrist is broken too, right? or is it his ankle?...anyway, it's not like anything is on the line. He's not getting very good advice. He's been banged up all season from crashing that turnip truck so often. He needs to be 100% for next season.

I'm wiff you, mate. He really needs to take a break. Beatn yourself up, and risking more by riding injured, (again!), ain't too clever. Right hand too...

azkiwi · 10-10-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pantah

What is the point of competing in sports with a broken arm?

Or broken ankles, or [insert injury here]? Nicky is no debutante, and been around quite enough to know who's advice to take, or leave.

HoneyBunz · 10-11-2012, 01:01 AM

Motegi is the first of 3 races in 3 weeks and there is a chance of rain there.

viajero · 10-11-2012, 11:49 AM

I'm curious to see if Stoner is fit and competitive in Motegi.

Likewise for Hayden. I can only hope.

Should be a fun battle to watch between Pedrosa and Lorenzo, as I expect those two will gap the field. Stoner could be a spoiler, though, and I actually hope he is. I would like to see him win out to close his career.

Will Spies finish in the top five? No would be my guess.

If weather is an issue, of course all bets are off, though I would still favor one of the top two points leaders for the win.

Will engine life be a factor for the title hopefuls?

yooperbikemike · 10-11-2012, 12:15 PM

Just a note to those in the eastern US, FP1 starts at 9:10 PM tonight

Davi5678 · 10-11-2012, 08:50 PM

Lorenzo 1.46.558
Pedrosa 1.46.699
Dovizioso 146.919
Stoner 1.47.316
Spies 1.47.328
Crutchlow 1.47.366
Hayden 1.47.551
Bradl 1.47.561
Bautista 1.47.637
Rossi 1.47.786

Davi5678 · 10-12-2012, 12:30 AM

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/motor...012-27i3e.html

They usually get there facts wrong at The Age, obviously his ankle not his knee. A few months ago they had him deciding the "title" in Germany.

10-09-2012, 07:04 AM	#1
yooperbikemike ^OP high, wide and handsome Joined: Apr 2003 Location: The blue groove Oddometer: 11,749	MotoGP: Middle of Nowhere, Japan (Time-Delayed Spoilers) Hayden will race in Japan with a broken right hand radius __________________ "...people in the stands want to see good, close racing. The thing is to put on a show, and that’s what’s going to draw people in..." -- Scotty Parker

10-09-2012, 06:08 PM	#3
Chuckracer More Ride, Less Google Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Lowville, NY Oddometer: 5,752	Not a good idea...doesn't he know Kevin Schwantz? __________________ 2003 Kawasaki KLR650 "Reality" 1993 Ducati 900SS "L'evento"

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wrk2surf BITD/Rallye Joined: Dec 2007 Location: THE exact center of California/Bass lake/Yosemite Oddometer: 5,311	So is this where Casey Stoner comes out with .. Honda and I have come to a one year agreement to race one more year __________________ Thanks for the 2013 support: DUNLOP, BELL HELMETS, Kriega USA, Carbon-pro.com, Ride 100% Goggles, Renazco Racing, Sidi/Motonation, Acerbis USA,KLeN, FMF, Mx1west,,Masters paint and body, Magura , motolab ,and Freedom Cycle

10-11-2012, 12:15 PM	#13
yooperbikemike ^OP high, wide and handsome Joined: Apr 2003 Location: The blue groove Oddometer: 11,749	Just a note to those in the eastern US, FP1 starts at 9:10 PM tonight __________________ "...people in the stands want to see good, close racing. The thing is to put on a show, and that’s what’s going to draw people in..." -- Scotty Parker

10-11-2012, 08:50 PM	#14
Davi5678 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Oddometer: 149	FP1 top ten Lorenzo 1.46.558 Pedrosa 1.46.699 Dovizioso 146.919 Stoner 1.47.316 Spies 1.47.328 Crutchlow 1.47.366 Hayden 1.47.551 Bradl 1.47.561 Bautista 1.47.637 Rossi 1.47.786

10-11-2012, 01:01 AM	#11
HoneyBunz Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 3,267	Motegi is the first of 3 races in 3 weeks and there is a chance of rain there.

10-11-2012, 11:49 AM	#12
viajero Too old to be a nOOb Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 1,924	I'm curious to see if Stoner is fit and competitive in Motegi. Likewise for Hayden. I can only hope. Should be a fun battle to watch between Pedrosa and Lorenzo, as I expect those two will gap the field. Stoner could be a spoiler, though, and I actually hope he is. I would like to see him win out to close his career. Will Spies finish in the top five? No would be my guess. If weather is an issue, of course all bets are off, though I would still favor one of the top two points leaders for the win. Will engine life be a factor for the title hopefuls?

10-12-2012, 12:30 AM	#15
Davi5678 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Oddometer: 149	http://www.theage.com.au/sport/motor...012-27i3e.html They usually get there facts wrong at The Age, obviously his ankle not his knee. A few months ago they had him deciding the "title" in Germany.

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