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 May 5 2008, 07:18 AM
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Goodmorning to everyone first of all!
The race lived up to our expectations,until almost the end! Well done to Vale,of course,but to Dani also,because without him we would have a 2007-StonerGetaway-race! It seems like Yam is up there again. I waited for this track,because top speed was a MAJOR matter in 2007 for Yamaha. Beating the Duke by 15 seconds on HIS track,may be a sign of things to come! The championship is wide open...LOVE that! Lorenzo a HERO..hat's off! |
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May 5 2008, 08:11 AM
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 Ghostrider  Group: Members Posts: 6,271 Joined: 27-February 06 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 188 Favourite Rider: Alex DeAngelis Favourite Track: Brands Hatch GP circuit  |
I think the race might give HRC the hurry up with their new engine.
-------------------- To consider Kevin Schwantz an equal rider to Rainey, Doohan and Lawson is to overrate him. His entertainment value, popularity and legendary status can be compared (and is arguably superior) to those he rode against, but he achieved significantly less on the track.
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May 5 2008, 08:24 AM
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 Factory Rider Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 16-April 08 From: Cameron Highland, W.Msia Member No.: 1,694 Favourite Rider: Rossi, Biaggi, Bayliss, Toseland, and all ex- WSBK, BSB, AMA SBK Riders Favourite Track: Sepang, Silverstone, Istanbul, Laguna Seca  |
QUOTE (Tom @ May 5 2008, 04:11 PM)  I think the race might give HRC the hurry up with their new engine. I thought pedrobot and Nicky got new 2008 specs already, the rest still with 2007 bike  and Honda is not going to have pneumatic valve system ? |
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May 5 2008, 08:30 AM
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Ghostrider Group: Members Posts: 6,271 Joined: 27-February 06 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 188 Favourite Rider: Alex DeAngelis Favourite Track: Brands Hatch GP circuit |
QUOTE (V5Stroker @ May 5 2008, 09:24 AM) I thought pedrobot and Nicky got new 2008 specs already, the rest still with 2007 bike and Honda is not going to have pneumatic valve system ? The pneumatic valve engine was supposed to be tested after protugal but was delayed because they can't get the delivery as smooth as they want yet. The spring valved motor isn't slow but Dani can't afford to keep losing points. Apparently its being tested after Le Mans now -------------------- To consider Kevin Schwantz an equal rider to Rainey, Doohan and Lawson is to overrate him. His entertainment value, popularity and legendary status can be compared (and is arguably superior) to those he rode against, but he achieved significantly less on the track.
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May 8 2008, 06:40 AM
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 Campione Group: Members Posts: 1,777 Joined: 6-May 07 From: Northern Ireland Member No.: 1,069 Favourite Rider: Valentino Rossi Favourite Track: Donington |
QUOTE (Tom @ May 5 2008, 08:30 AM) The pneumatic valve engine was supposed to be tested after protugal but was delayed because they can't get the delivery as smooth as they want yet. The spring valved motor isn't slow but Dani can't afford to keep losing points. Apparently its being tested after Le Mans now I don't think its gonna be much faster... remember yamaha's design means the pneumatic valve gave them a decent boost. Will be better on the juice tho. -------------------- "If you believe you are the best, you can't get better, and I always want to get better" - Rossi
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May 8 2008, 03:17 PM
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 GP Winner Group: Members Posts: 374 Joined: 28-August 07 From: "Famous Potatoes" Member No.: 1,304 Favourite Rider: Hayden, Lorenzo, Rossi, Haga, Pasini Favourite Track: Donington Park, Assen, Phillip Island  |
QUOTE (an4rew @ May 8 2008, 07:40 AM) I don't think its gonna be much faster... remember yamaha's design means the pneumatic valve gave them a decent boost. Will be better on the juice tho. Correct, I remember on one of the recent Eurosport broadcasts, the commentator that usually talks about the technical side of racing (can't remember his name) mentioned that the pneumatic just helps close the valve faster. So when at high revs, when both valves are open for a moment, the faster closing pneumatic will help save a bit on fuel mixture that would be blown out the exhaust. I would reason that saving a bit on fuel will allow for the system to use it for a bit more power. -------------------- "These riders are in leather suits, they're in helmets, leather suits, boots and gloves all protecting themselves." - Greg White
Give me one race at post season. Everyone gets the same bike, tires, electronics, etc. Let them race it out so we can finally put to rest who is the best "rider". |
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May 8 2008, 03:28 PM
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 World Champ Group: Members Posts: 546 Joined: 29-April 08 Member No.: 1,705 Favourite Rider: Too many from Cal Rayborn to Cal Crutchlow! In particular - Sheeney, Saarinen, Fast Freddie, Rainey, Norick; Ex-flat trackers; and currently Dovi and JT Favourite Track: Phillip Island, Brands, Monza, Oulton Park and to visit, Laguna Seca  |
QUOTE (Bootsakah @ May 8 2008, 04:17 PM) Correct, I remember on one of the recent Eurosport broadcasts, the commentator that usually talks about the technical side of racing (can't remember his name) The much learned, Neil Spalding -------------------- "The human body is a machine, a thermodynamic machine, so we need to prepare riders just like mechanics prepare bikes" Dr.Claudio Costa
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