Anyone out there still riding motorbikes.
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I have no idea if he's gay, don't care either. I just fail to see its relevance.
I confess I am a little lost by your comment Keith, is the guy English?
I am not really a driver/rider fan (the machinery is far more interesting to me) so I don't know much about their personal lives.
Tim
I confess I am a little lost by your comment Keith, is the guy English?
I am not really a driver/rider fan (the machinery is far more interesting to me) so I don't know much about their personal lives.
Tim
Btw I know enough about Rossi to know he's Italian, I meant is the friend English.
Tim.
Er, pass...
I am no MM fan, although he is has the most raw talent of anyone on the grid right now.
Rossi is no angel and a matter of fact has been a bit of an embarrassment to persons who value the history of the sport and sportsmanship itself. Personally, I lost whatever respect I had for him when he ran Gibernau WAY off the line on the last corner, last lap in Spain years ago. To run your competitor to the outside edge of the track (mid corner) the last corner, the last lap in his own country for the sake of ONE more win was pathetic, and hugely so for a NINE time world champion.
Even if I would have liked to see an "old guy" win the MGP championship, if certainly won't cause me any loss of sleep to know he didn't.
All the celebratory props after the races are a bit of a clown show that is best left for the guy who looks the part.
Rossi is no angel and a matter of fact has been a bit of an embarrassment to persons who value the history of the sport and sportsmanship itself. Personally, I lost whatever respect I had for him when he ran Gibernau WAY off the line on the last corner, last lap in Spain years ago. To run your competitor to the outside edge of the track (mid corner) the last corner, the last lap in his own country for the sake of ONE more win was pathetic, and hugely so for a NINE time world champion.
Even if I would have liked to see an "old guy" win the MGP championship, if certainly won't cause me any loss of sleep to know he didn't.
All the celebratory props after the races are a bit of a clown show that is best left for the guy who looks the part.
After reading this thread back I think I get the boyfriend remark - it was because of the pictures Marcus posted of Marquez?
I certainly don't think Rossi is an angel but on the whole I can't see why he is an embarrassment. I am afraid I don't remember all the names but I remember superbike riders with wigs and other props before Rossi took it a step further in motogp. I remember one rider - Anthony Gobert possibly - that took all his gear and threw it into the crowd, leaving him standing in his underpants.
All good fun IMO.
If that's the embarrassing stuff then I disagree, I think sports can become too stuffy.
If it's to do with occasionally pushing too far in his effort to win then he is hardly alone and IMO his hands are cleaner than some other riders that are regarded highly.
Beyond that I have no idea, as stated before I am not interested in following riders beyond their on track performance.
Tim.
I certainly don't think Rossi is an angel but on the whole I can't see why he is an embarrassment. I am afraid I don't remember all the names but I remember superbike riders with wigs and other props before Rossi took it a step further in motogp. I remember one rider - Anthony Gobert possibly - that took all his gear and threw it into the crowd, leaving him standing in his underpants.
All good fun IMO.
If that's the embarrassing stuff then I disagree, I think sports can become too stuffy.
If it's to do with occasionally pushing too far in his effort to win then he is hardly alone and IMO his hands are cleaner than some other riders that are regarded highly.
Beyond that I have no idea, as stated before I am not interested in following riders beyond their on track performance.
Tim.
Correct Tim, no bigotry, reaction to the poor taste of the photo shopping posted.....with respect, I disagree with your traction control comment too.
Nuff said on this.
Cheers, Gus.
Nuff said on this.
Cheers, Gus.
Much as I like the look of the Speed Triple as recommended by Glenn and Ron. I really love the look of this and suspect it is more appropriate for my riding level of skill.
Don't think I could stretch to one of the new ones coming out soon, shame as they seem to have addressed all the failings of the old one if all the hype proves to be correct.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDIvurcdG0I
Don't think I could stretch to one of the new ones coming out soon, shame as they seem to have addressed all the failings of the old one if all the hype proves to be correct.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDIvurcdG0I
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I also remember a super bike race where a rider, Haga in South Africa possibly, was being shaded by a grid girl in a body painted costume. Ah the good old days.
Tim.
Like this?
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Pete McCluskey.
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As a brand ambassador, not to ride. Wtf is a brand ambassador?
It would be great to see Stoner back on track, He always got the best out of the Ducati . Time will tell.:thumbsup:
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KLR 650 now and will have something different in 2017 for a trip planned across Canada and return on Route 66
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