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jwfzr · 10-25-2007, 12:30 AM

It's not going to happen in 08 but it probably will in 09 if the racing does not start getting better or Rossi wins.
It's turned out to be a big success in WSBK so do you think they should do it?

eric · 10-25-2007, 12:35 AM

MotoGP is about racing bikes with the best technology that can be created. A single-tire rule kills that. There are other ways to fix the problem.

I wish Rossi were young again so he could compete with Stoner.

E36M3K6GSXR · 10-25-2007, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by eric

MotoGP is about racing bikes with the best technology that can be created. A single-tire rule kills that. There are other ways to fix the problem.

I wish Rossi were young again so he could compete with Stoner.

except for the Rossi part.

jwfzr · 10-25-2007, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by E36M3K6GSXR

except for the Rossi part.

I see your still holding on to that fantasy.

I've heard rumors of a senior class at the world level maybe in 09. Rossi might do well in there. Guys I've heard are going to be in it. Nixon, Springsteen, Mammola,Roberts Sr. Lewis and Clark.

GixxerPete · 10-25-2007, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by eric

MotoGP is about racing bikes with the best technology that can be created. A single-tire rule kills that. There are other ways to fix the problem.

I wish Rossi were young again so he could compete with Stoner.

Right because if they all have the same tires, they stop developing the bikes, too.

If you have another way to fix the problem, please share as noone else seems to have figured one out.

Tires should NOT decided races. Bikes and riders should. Spec rule FTMFW.

Give Rossi a package that's even close to Stoner's and you'll see a different story. Fuckin noobs.

Robusto · 10-25-2007, 08:51 AM

No, I like to hear all the whining about why "I lost because of the tires".

GixxerPete · 10-25-2007, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by jwfzr

I see your still holding on to that fantasy.

I've heard rumors of a senior class at the world level maybe in 09. Rossi might do well in there. Guys I've heard are going to be in it. Nixon, Springsteen, Mammola,Roberts Sr. Lewis and Clark.

Gee, he's 28... that's so ancient.

How old was Mick Doohan when he was still stomping everyone's butt? Eddie Lawson? All those guys were winning championships in the 30s, which Rossi is still 2 years from 30.

You guys are smoking some serious crack if you think Rossi (or anyone else for that matter) is "over the hill" in roadracing at 28.

I honestly can't believe the amount of disrespect and hatred on this site of the man who is widely regarded as the greatest racer of all time. Unless of course you're a Ducati fan, which apparently the rabid brand loyalty blinds you to reality.

jwfzr · 10-25-2007, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Gee, he's 28... that's so ancient.

How old was Mick Doohan when he was still stomping everyone's butt? Eddie Lawson? All those guys were winning championships in the 30s, which Rossi is still 2 years from 30.

You guys are smoking some serious crack if you think Rossi (or anyone else for that matter) is "over the hill" in roadracing at 28.

I honestly can't believe the amount of disrespect and hatred on this site of the man who is widely regarded as the greatest racer of all time. Unless of course you're a Ducati fan, which apparently the rabid brand loyalty blinds you to reality.

come on Pete lighten up man.
I do recall Kenny Roberts Sr. saying that one day you wake up and it's just not there anymore. He said it's usually right around 10 years into your professional career.

eric · 10-25-2007, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Right because if they all have the same tires, they stop developing the bikes, too.

If you have another way to fix the problem, please share as noone else seems to have figured one out.

Tires should NOT decided races. Bikes and riders should. Spec rule FTMFW.

Give Rossi a package that's even close to Stoner's and you'll see a different story. Fuckin noobs.

Dammit, I had a long reply here and our internet at work went out so I lost it.

I'll just put my last sentence back in.

Fucking old balls

Originally Posted by jwfzr

come on Pete lighten up man.
I do recall Kenny Roberts Sr. saying that one day you wake up and it's just not there anymore. He said it's usually right around 10 years into your professional career.

you should hear Pete complain about these threads, it's funny.

Pete's a funny guy. An angry guy, but a funny guy!

GixxerPete · 10-25-2007, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by eric

you should hear Pete complain about these threads, it's funny.

Pete's a funny guy. An angry guy, but a funny guy!

I used to wonder what it felt like to be Christopher Columbus arguing with people that the world was round and not flat. Now I know.

jwfzr · 10-25-2007, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

I used to wonder what it felt like to be Christopher Columbus arguing with people that the world was round and not flat. Now I know.

Ok. Now that is funny

garryb06r6 · 10-26-2007, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Gee, he's 28... that's so ancient.

How old was Mick Doohan when he was still stomping everyone's butt? Eddie Lawson? All those guys were winning championships in the 30s, which Rossi is still 2 years from 30.

You guys are smoking some serious crack if you think Rossi (or anyone else for that matter) is "over the hill" in roadracing at 28.

I honestly can't believe the amount of disrespect and hatred on this site of the man who is widely regarded as the greatest racer of all time. Unless of course you're a Ducati fan, which apparently the rabid brand loyalty blinds you to reality.

stoner is good and so is everyone else out their , but i highly doubt anyone will come close to accomplishing what rossi has any time soon.

garryb06r6 · 10-26-2007, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Right because if they all have the same tires, they stop developing the bikes, too.

If you have another way to fix the problem, please share as noone else seems to have figured one out.

Tires should NOT decided races. Bikes and riders should. Spec rule FTMFW.

Give Rossi a package that's even close to Stoner's and you'll see a different story. Fuckin noobs.

but.... it would be prtty cool to put everyone on the same bike,tires ect and see what happens ... atleast for one race , dont you think.?

GixxerPete · 10-26-2007, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by garryb06r6

but.... it would be prtty cool to put everyone on the same bike,tires ect and see what happens ... atleast for one race , dont you think.?

Oh hell yeah! I'd love to see an IROC type race with spec bikes. That would pretty much take equipment out of the equation and make it all about the rider. Would be very interesting indeed.

garryb06r6 · 10-26-2007, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Oh hell yeah! I'd love to see an IROC type race with spec bikes. That would pretty much take equipment out of the equation and make it all about the rider. Would be very interesting indeed.

so who do you think would win?

me personaly , still think rossi would take it but it does leave the door wide open for the guys that just arnt making the power to stay up front.

KCander · 10-26-2007, 02:31 PM

The best tires in the world aren't going to make the Yamaha faster than the Ducati.

Very good rider + best bike > best rider + mediocre bike.

View Poll Results: Should MotoGP go to a one tire manufacturer rule?
Yes, it worked in WSBK and it would work in GP	1	12.50%
No, killing competition is never good	6	75.00%
why stop with tires, there should be a one bike manufacturer rule	0	0%
Why stop with bikes and tires, there should be a one rider rule. Rossi could ride them all.	1	12.50%
Voters: 8. You may not vote on this poll


10-25-2007, 12:30 AM	#1
jwfzr Two Wheel Art Joined: Oct 2004 From: Indy Valley North Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: cbr900rr	Single tire rule in GP It's not going to happen in 08 but it probably will in 09 if the racing does not start getting better or Rossi wins. It's turned out to be a big success in WSBK so do you think they should do it?

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10-25-2007, 12:35 AM	#2
eric Slow Eric Joined: Mar 2006 From: Seattle Blog Entries: 6 I Ride: Street: Bike #1 Track: Bike #2	MotoGP is about racing bikes with the best technology that can be created. A single-tire rule kills that. There are other ways to fix the problem. I wish Rossi were young again so he could compete with Stoner.


10-25-2007, 08:51 AM	#6
Robusto MotoGP Champion Joined: Aug 2006 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: Cuz' it makes me smile!	No, I like to hear all the whining about why "I lost because of the tires".


10-26-2007, 02:31 PM	#16
KCander El Duderino "Old Timer" Joined: May 2005 From: Everett I Ride: '04 CBR1000RR, '00 DR-Z400S	The best tires in the world aren't going to make the Yamaha faster than the Ducati. Very good rider + best bike > best rider + mediocre bike.