Rossi to make Bridgestone switch

FLIPEXED · 10-19-2007, 09:55 PM

The crying pays off

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/191020...ne-switch.html

late apex · 10-19-2007, 10:06 PM

Dear God;

Please allow Michelin to pull their collective head out of their ass and make a better tire than Bridgestone next year.

Love
Jim

p.s. If you don't exist, can you forward this letter to Santa Clause.

Buckwheat · 10-19-2007, 10:29 PM

Amen! CAN I HEAR AN ALMIGHTY!!

jwfzr · 10-19-2007, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by late apex

Dear God;

Please allow Michelin to pull their collective head out of their ass and make a better tire than Bridgestone next year.

Love
Jim

p.s. If you don't exist, can you forward this letter to Santa Clause.

this is one of the funniest posts I've ever seen.

Nicely done Late apex
I cannot wait to hear why he could not win next season.

gixxerjeff · 10-19-2007, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by late apex

Dear God;

Please allow Michelin to pull their collective head out of their ass and make a better tire than Bridgestone next year.

Love
Jim

p.s. If you don't exist, can you forward this letter to Santa Clause.

thanks for the laUGH!

Buckwheat · 10-19-2007, 11:28 PM

Currently, there's no doubt that Rossi's fun to watch when he's runnin' at the front. I hope he gets Bridgestone next year. There's more brilliance to come.

gixxerjeff · 10-19-2007, 11:33 PM

its about time this change happens. if rossi was on a duck...stoner would be long gone.

jwfzr · 10-19-2007, 11:36 PM

If the Minnesota Vikings had the same players and staff that the Patriots have they would rock.

Transported · 10-20-2007, 12:07 AM

Whatever, MotoGP with 800s is a snore.

gixxerjeff · 10-20-2007, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by jwfzr

If the Minnesota Vikings had the same players and staff that the Patriots have they would rock.

but what about adrian peterson?

jwfzr · 10-20-2007, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by gixxerjeff

but what about adrian peterson?

Hey he's looking pretty good.
My point really was everything is a part of racing, tires, bike, team , rider you can sit "or stand" and say all day long what if or make excuses. In the end the argument "if they were on the same bike" does not work. Stoner is the champion this year and Nicky fried chicken was last year.

eric · 10-20-2007, 01:03 AM

I was talking to GixxerPete yesterday and he finally agreed that Rossi is just too old. But hey, he had a good run, a legendary career. Enjoy retirement Rossi.

jwfzr · 10-20-2007, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by eric

I was talking to GixxerPete yesterday and he finally agreed that Rossi is just too old. But hey, he had a good run, a legendary career. Enjoy retirement Rossi.

Were you able to convince GixxerPete that he was to old as well?

Buckwheat · 10-20-2007, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by eric

I was talking to GixxerPete yesterday and he finally agreed that Rossi is just too old. But hey, he had a good run, a legendary career. Enjoy retirement Rossi.

Eric, I never realized how funny you really were. JK

Motophotog · 10-20-2007, 02:10 AM

Rossi's bike looked awesome last race. I really enjoyed it. I think the tire rule should be 1 tire brand. And no traction control on the bikes. That would make it real and equal racing. Much like F1's gonna do next year.

BTW, transported, if you havent seen the phillip island race, download it and watch laps 5-15 with Nicky Hayden. Then lemme know what ya think!!! All i can say is huge powerslides. It was really fun to watch.

DoubleD · 10-20-2007, 07:02 AM

Tire issue decision announcement has been delayed until wednesday also I believe the race tomorrow has been delayed 1 hour at least thats what they said friday, Pedarosa on third pole, as of friday Rossi in 16th, the new surface on the track has taken a bit for everyone to get used to....MrsD

manicmike · 10-20-2007, 04:30 PM

rossi still won't win on bridgestone's

WVFR · 10-25-2007, 08:05 AM

But its one less excuse he can use. It will be funny if Rossi and Pedrosa both get their Bridgestones and their teamates on Michellins kick their butts!

GixxerPete · 10-25-2007, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by jwfzr

this is one of the funniest posts I've ever seen.

Nicely done Late apex
I cannot wait to hear why he could not win next season.

It will be so fucking awesome if Rossi wins next year and all you haters get to SUCK IT.

GixxerPete · 10-25-2007, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by eric

I was talking to GixxerPete yesterday and he finally agreed that Rossi is just too old. But hey, he had a good run, a legendary career. Enjoy retirement Rossi.

jwfzr · 10-25-2007, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

It will be so fucking awesome if Rossi wins next year and all you haters get to SUCK IT.

I wonder if all your frustration is tied up with Rossi getting to old to race and the fact that you are not a spring chicken anymore either. Hmmmm.

GixxerPete · 10-25-2007, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by jwfzr

I wonder if all your frustration is tied up with Rossi getting to old to race and the fact that you are not a spring chicken anymore either. Hmmmm.

Yeah 28 is way too old to race.

No my frustration is with people who seem blind to reality and in denial of other very significant factors in the outcome of this past MotoGP season.

Or let me put it this way. Let's pretend Rossi and Stoner switched teams at the beginning of this past season. If anyone thinks Stoner would have still won, they are either hopelessly deluded fan bois or clueless fucking morons. In fact, I would lay any amount of money if any of the top 5 or so riders took Stoner's place, they would now be champion. Kinda how it used to be in WSBK a few years back: whoever was the #1 Ducati rider was all but guaranteed to win it.

GixxerPete · 10-25-2007, 10:34 AM

I find it sad that Rossi is attacked and derided for simply asking for a level playing field.

Meanwhile Ducati has historically pissed & moaned to get rules changed just for them to tip the rules in their favor so they can continue to race an inferior engine design. So where is the outrage over that?

FireDave · 10-25-2007, 10:39 AM

Haters? Yes, there's an I in irony

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

It will be so fucking awesome if Rossi wins next year and all you haters get to SUCK IT.

theJrod · 10-25-2007, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

I find it sad that Rossi is attacked and derided for simply asking for a level playing field.

Well, technically it is a level playing field. Both tire manufacturers have to operate under the exact same rules. Likewise for all bike manufacturers. It's purely Michelin's fault that they cannot make a competitive tire ahead of time.

If I were Rossi, I'd be pretty upset too though. Michelin just can't cut it, and it's hurting the performance of all their riders.

bitabur · 10-25-2007, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

I find it sad that Rossi is attacked and derided for simply asking for a level playing field.

Meanwhile Ducati has historically pissed & moaned to get rules changed just for them to tip the rules in their favor so they can continue to race an inferior engine design. So where is the outrage over that?

Yeah, the whole "vtwins get extra displacement" thing has irritated me for a while. Set a displacement and let anyone come to the table with what they've got. If they can't compete they should go back to the drawing board.

yard sale · 10-25-2007, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by bitabur

Yeah, the whole "vtwins get extra displacement" thing has irritated me for a while. Set a displacement and let anyone come to the table with what they've got. If they can't compete they should go back to the drawing board.

why put in the effort when you can just get the rules changed? development costs money and we all know ducati is barely scraping by...

jwfzr · 10-25-2007, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Yeah 28 is way too old to race.

No my frustration is with people who seem blind to reality and in denial of other very significant factors in the outcome of this past MotoGP season.

Or let me put it this way. Let's pretend Rossi and Stoner switched teams at the beginning of this past season. If anyone thinks Stoner would have still won, they are either hopelessly deluded fan bois or clueless fucking morons. In fact, I would lay any amount of money if any of the top 5 or so riders took Stoner's place, they would now be champion. Kinda how it used to be in WSBK a few years back: whoever was the #1 Ducati rider was all but guaranteed to win it.

Settle down old timer.
Lets see here. What happened to Capirossi? Was he not on a Ducati? Hmmm hes pretty decent rider. Top 5 ? could have taken the duc to victory? I don't think so, Of course now were back down that very familiar road of "what if". This road really does not go any place.

jwfzr · 10-25-2007, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

I find it sad that Rossi is attacked and derided for simply asking for a level playing field.

Meanwhile Ducati has historically pissed & moaned to get rules changed just for them to tip the rules in their favor so they can continue to race an inferior engine design. So where is the outrage over that?

You are correct sir. I have never liked how the rules have been skewed in their favor in WSBK, but in GP it's all equal as far as rules and bikes are concerned.
I've shown plenty of outrage over the displacement advantage giv


10-19-2007, 09:55 PM	#1
FLIPEXED Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2007 From: Lacey I Ride: 07 ZZR600	Rossi to make Bridgestone switch The crying pays off http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/191020...ne-switch.html


10-19-2007, 10:06 PM	#2
late apex MotoGP Contender Joined: Jul 2005 From: moscow, id I Ride: Street-Z1000 Race-'88 Hurricane and '01 Gixxer 600	Dear God; Please allow Michelin to pull their collective head out of their ass and make a better tire than Bridgestone next year. Love Jim p.s. If you don't exist, can you forward this letter to Santa Clause.


10-19-2007, 10:29 PM	#3
Buckwheat Streetfighter Joined: Nov 2005 From: Pismo Beach, CA I Ride: Triumph Speed Triple, BMW GS 1150	Amen! CAN I HEAR AN ALMIGHTY!!


10-19-2007, 11:28 PM	#6
Buckwheat Streetfighter Joined: Nov 2005 From: Pismo Beach, CA I Ride: Triumph Speed Triple, BMW GS 1150	Currently, there's no doubt that Rossi's fun to watch when he's runnin' at the front. I hope he gets Bridgestone next year. There's more brilliance to come.


10-19-2007, 11:33 PM	#7
gixxerjeff MotoGP Champion Joined: Oct 2006 From: Bellingham but my heart will always be in pullman I Ride: 06 gixxer 1000	its about time this change happens. if rossi was on a duck...stoner would be long gone.


10-19-2007, 11:36 PM	#8
jwfzr Two Wheel Art Joined: Oct 2004 From: Indy Valley North Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: cbr900rr	If the Minnesota Vikings had the same players and staff that the Patriots have they would rock.


10-20-2007, 12:07 AM	#9
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	Whatever, MotoGP with 800s is a snore.


10-20-2007, 01:03 AM	#12
eric Slow Eric Joined: Mar 2006 From: Seattle Blog Entries: 6 I Ride: Street: Bike #1 Track: Bike #2	I was talking to GixxerPete yesterday and he finally agreed that Rossi is just too old. But hey, he had a good run, a legendary career. Enjoy retirement Rossi.


10-20-2007, 02:10 AM	#15
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426F, Yamaha GT80 vintage enduro	Rossi's bike looked awesome last race. I really enjoyed it. I think the tire rule should be 1 tire brand. And no traction control on the bikes. That would make it real and equal racing. Much like F1's gonna do next year. BTW, transported, if you havent seen the phillip island race, download it and watch laps 5-15 with Nicky Hayden. Then lemme know what ya think!!! All i can say is huge powerslides. It was really fun to watch.


10-20-2007, 07:02 AM	#16
DoubleD Superbiker Joined: Mar 2007 From: Greenacres Washington I Ride: 1991 Honda CBR1000f	Tire issue decision announcement has been delayed until wednesday also I believe the race tomorrow has been delayed 1 hour at least thats what they said friday, Pedarosa on third pole, as of friday Rossi in 16th, the new surface on the track has taken a bit for everyone to get used to....MrsD


10-20-2007, 04:30 PM	#17
manicmike Zone Head Joined: Aug 2007 From: Ellensburg,WA I Ride: street:2007 gixxer 6 track:1993 cbr600 f2	rossi still won't win on bridgestone's


10-25-2007, 08:05 AM	#18
WVFR WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Oct 2005 From: Salem, Oregon I Ride: like the wind! (VFR800 and KX250 when not crashing.)	But its one less excuse he can use. It will be funny if Rossi and Pedrosa both get their Bridgestones and their teamates on Michellins kick their butts!


10-25-2007, 10:34 AM	#23
GixxerPete Forum Synopsizer Joined: Jul 2006 From: Renton, WA I Ride: 08 KLR650, 06 DRZ400SM, 04 CRF250X, 03 XR50	I find it sad that Rossi is attacked and derided for simply asking for a level playing field. Meanwhile Ducati has historically pissed & moaned to get rules changed just for them to tip the rules in their favor so they can continue to race an inferior engine design. So where is the outrage over that?