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Started by Salamanga7, December 30, 2008, 01:51:25 PM

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Triple J

#90
January 13, 2009, 10:05:42 PM
Quote from: GregP on January 12, 2009, 03:53:59 PM

I also appreciate the wonders of the thechnology and engineering but at this point it seems like unless they are looking at hydrogen or other alternative fuel engines can you really make the motorcycle any better than it already is and will those improvements be appreciable to us?


This argument can be made every single year. Back when Hailwood won the TT, I bet no one could even imagine what GP bikes would be today...just like we can't imagine what they will be in 30 years.

bigiain

#91
January 13, 2009, 11:27:09 PM
Quote from: derby on January 09, 2009, 01:05:56 PM
you do realize those paddock girls are sourced "locally" and will likely still be at the races, yes?

Wasn't Sarah Walker from TOB usually a Kawasaki promo girl?

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derby

#92
January 14, 2009, 04:21:15 AM
Quote from: bigiain on January 13, 2009, 11:27:09 PM
Wasn't Sarah Walker from TOB usually a Kawasaki promo girl?

big

yup.
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bluemoco

#93
January 14, 2009, 01:21:36 PM
I just came across this about Suzuki -

http://www.motogpmatters.com/news/2009/01/14/suzuki_to_follow_kawasaki_exit_rumors_pe.html

Will Suzuki follow in Kawasaki's footsteps and exit MotoGP? 

Money is probably tight at Suzuki, and they announced today that they were going to shut down their car+motorcycle factories for a few extra days this month.
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desmoquattro

#94
January 14, 2009, 02:32:58 PM
Quote from: bluemoco v2.0 on January 14, 2009, 01:21:36 PM
Money is probably tight at Suzuki, and they announced today that they were going to shut down their car+motorcycle factories for a few extra days this month.

I think literally every motor manufacturer (cars included) in Japan are doing that.
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#95
January 16, 2009, 07:04:04 AM
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January 16, 2009, 07:38:38 AM
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zooom

#97
January 16, 2009, 08:23:12 AM
"...Ezpeleta once again warned Kawasaki that it cannot simply walk away: "If Kawasaki will not race, I will take them to court."

Those words could also be seen as warning to any other manufacturers thinking of quitting...."

seems this is a strong statement to the Suzuki people in lieu of the rumors of them thinking of pulling up stakes also...especially amidst their sponsorship troubles with Rizla.
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#98
January 16, 2009, 08:57:41 AM Last Edit: January 16, 2009, 09:00:45 AM by derby
Quote from: just another painter on January 16, 2009, 07:38:38 AM
Make an engine last 3 weekends?

Is he nuts?

taking cue from formula 1, which was two races per engine last year and eight engines for the whole season (17 races) in 2009. gearboxes must also last four races.
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#99
January 16, 2009, 05:19:09 PM
Quote from: derby on January 16, 2009, 08:57:41 AM
taking cue from formula 1, which was two races per engine last year and eight engines for the whole season (17 races) in 2009. gearboxes must also last four races.
I wish all of them luck.

A race motor lasts...

for a race plus...one lap.
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bigiain

#100
January 17, 2009, 08:29:11 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on January 16, 2009, 05:19:09 PM
I wish all of them luck.

A race motor lasts...

for a race plus...one lap.

I think it was Colin Chapman who said "If the whole car doesn't fall to bits as it crosses the finish line, you built it too heavy..."

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gm2

#101
January 28, 2009, 07:32:00 AM
Like this is the racing, no?

gm2

#102
February 10, 2009, 01:32:47 PM
Like this is the racing, no?

DesmoDiva

#103
February 10, 2009, 01:39:25 PM
This is great news.  If it's true.   [clap]

What about Hopper??   :-\

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gm2

#104
February 10, 2009, 01:43:33 PM
my guess is he's being extremely lawyer-is-telling-me-to-be-quiet quiet
Like this is the racing, no?
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