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jwfzr · 09-04-2008, 07:19 PM

It looks like his odds are getting better all the time to take the championship this season. The question is should he retire at the end of 08 having regained a small measure of credibility that at one time it appeared he had in spades? or should he stick around and take the chance on further damaging his reputation?

Ciao998 · 09-04-2008, 07:29 PM

I can't stand guys who retire after a championship.

I think he should keep racing. You should give the other racers the honor of winning the championship, from the champion.

Motophotog · 09-04-2008, 07:33 PM

im just glad to see the top rider, and top manufacturer on the top step.

Ejlofty · 09-04-2008, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by jwfzr

It looks like his odds are getting better all the time to take the championship this season. The question is should he retire at the end of 08 having regained a small measure of credibility that at one time it appeared he had in spades? or should he stick around and take the chance on further damaging his reputation?

Retain a small measure of his credibility? / Further damage is reputation.

WTF.
get a grip.
He is Hall of Fame material
7 Moto GP World Championships. Soon to be 8 and Stoner is his bitch

Retire, thats totally his call, but he is only 29 years old, as long as he feels the fire, he should race. And I think he will.
He is one smart, fast mofo. Lets see someone own him before you kick dirt on him.

Naza · 09-04-2008, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Ejlofty

Retain a small measure of his credibility? / Further damage is reputation.

WTF.
get a grip.
He is Hall of Fame material
7 Moto GP World Championships. Soon to be 8 and Stoner is his bitch

Retire, thats totally his call, but he is only 29 years old, as long as he feels the fire, he should race. And I think he will.
He is one smart, fast mofo. Lets see someone own him before you kick dirt on him.

I agree. He has a lot of fire and will continue to race. As far as Stoners crash and messed up hand in Misano..Rossi is tutta bella.

88dx · 09-04-2008, 07:56 PM

I hope he keeps racing. I enjoy watching his late braking passes compared to Stoners front straight away flybys. But i would like to see him on something other then a Yamaha

Haus · 09-04-2008, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by jwfzr

It looks like his odds are getting better all the time to take the championship this season. The question is should he retire at the end of 08 having regained a small measure of credibility that at one time it appeared he had in spades? or should he stick around and take the chance on further damaging his reputation?

Er i doubt he's overly concerned about either reputation, retirement, or credibility. It's more like "I love to race motorcycles so I will continue to do so." kinda like Brett Farve and football.

JohnnyM · 09-04-2008, 08:50 PM

I think he should keep racing...only 'cause its funny to listen to him talk on the podium after a top 3 win.

nocontrol74 · 09-04-2008, 08:54 PM

The myth of retiring "on top" is total crap. Why should a guy quit so long as he can still compete?

mnewell · 09-04-2008, 09:11 PM

Uhhh... He already signed for another 2 seasons.

gsxr75020 · 09-04-2008, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by mnewell

Uhhh... He already signed for another 2 seasons.

I guess that answers that! I'm glad he's coming back!

eric · 09-04-2008, 10:14 PM

He has to stay. No one else in MotoGP is funny. All these young, rich dudes with wives and serious girlfriends.... fucked up.

jwfzr · 09-04-2008, 10:28 PM

This is fun.

GixxerPete · 09-05-2008, 08:38 AM

He should continue to race, and rack up a couple more championships to not only cement his status as the GOAT, but to prove once for all to all the haters (*cough* Jason *cough*) exactly who the GOAT truly is.

richardlpalmer · 09-05-2008, 01:22 PM

Oh brother...

KCander · 09-05-2008, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by jwfzr

It looks like his odds are getting better all the time to take the championship this season. The question is should he retire at the end of 08 having regained a small measure of credibility that at one time it appeared he had in spades? or should he stick around and take the chance on further damaging his reputation?

Don't worry man, you'll be happy to know that Pedrosabot is on Bridgestones now, Rossi is going DOWN!

KCander · 09-05-2008, 02:38 PM

Oh, and I say he retires now and preserves his reputation as a pretty decent racer who would've finished a solid 5th in the championship behind Schwantz, Rainey, Lawson, and Doohan if he'd raced in the late '80s.

jwfzr · 09-05-2008, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by KCander

Oh, and I say he retires now and preserves his reputation as a pretty decent racer who would've finished a solid 5th in the championship behind Schwantz, Rainey, Lawson, and Doohan if he'd raced in the late '80s.

You are a god.

Ciao998 · 09-05-2008, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by KCander

Oh, and I say he retires now and preserves his reputation as a pretty decent racer who would've finished a solid 5th in the championship behind Schwantz, Rainey, Lawson, and Doohan if he'd raced in the late '80s.

Perhaps, but as I stated in the Ago thread, comparing generations is opinion at best.

Roberts Sr. anyone?...............I keep coming back to him as my #1.....................

GixxerPete · 09-05-2008, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by KCander

Oh, and I say he retires now and preserves his reputation as a pretty decent racer who would've finished a solid 5th in the championship behind Schwantz, Rainey, Lawson, and Doohan if he'd raced in the late '80s.

Look here, Jason is a commercial (read: professional) fisherman, and as such is highly trained and experienced. We don't need any amateurs like you thinking you can just throw out some cheap bait and call yourself a fisherman.

KCander · 09-05-2008, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Look here, Jason is a commercial (read: professional) fisherman, and as such is highly trained and experienced. We don't need any amateurs like you thinking you can just throw out some cheap bait and call yourself a fisherman.

Wow, busted. I don't even have any defense here. I feel like a schoolboy who just got cracked on the knuckles with a ruler.

jwfzr · 09-05-2008, 03:32 PM

Pete is a bit like the school teacher from the "Wall"

GixxerPete · 09-05-2008, 03:35 PM

How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?

Naza · 09-05-2008, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by JohnnyM

I think he should keep racing...only 'cause its funny to listen to him talk on the podium after a top 3 win.

LOL!! That is sooo true.

Ahem...my impression.

Yess.. Yes it waaass a bery-bery good race-a. I made-a fantastic lap time and had a bery good speed in passing.

dragracer1951 · 09-11-2008, 01:04 PM

Yas, waz bery difficult, but then we find ze solution, So...I go fast and then we win.

SlowGoose · 09-11-2008, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by jwfzr

This is fun.

He can't retire. Who the hell would you use for bait?

ApexHack · 09-11-2008, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by mnewell

Uhhh... He already signed for another 2 seasons.

This discussion is moot.

View Poll Results: Should Rossi retire at the end of this season? "if he wins the championship"
Yes he should retire and preserve his status as a very good racer.	4	14.81%
He should keep racing GP and to hell with any sort of legacy.	23	85.19%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

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09-04-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
jwfzr Two Wheel Art Joined: Oct 2004 From: Indy Valley North Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: cbr900rr	Should Rossi Retire if he wins in 08? It looks like his odds are getting better all the time to take the championship this season. The question is should he retire at the end of 08 having regained a small measure of credibility that at one time it appeared he had in spades? or should he stick around and take the chance on further damaging his reputation?


09-04-2008, 07:29 PM	#2
Ciao998 MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2006 From: kennewick/wa I Ride: Ducati 998	I can't stand guys who retire after a championship. I think he should keep racing. You should give the other racers the honor of winning the championship, from the champion.


09-04-2008, 07:33 PM	#3
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426F, Yamaha GT80 vintage enduro	im just glad to see the top rider, and top manufacturer on the top step.


09-04-2008, 07:56 PM	#6
88dx Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2008 From: Bellingham I Ride: On the sidewalk	I hope he keeps racing. I enjoy watching his late braking passes compared to Stoners front straight away flybys. But i would like to see him on something other then a Yamaha


09-04-2008, 08:50 PM	#8
JohnnyM MotoGP Champion Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	I think he should keep racing...only 'cause its funny to listen to him talk on the podium after a top 3 win.


09-04-2008, 08:54 PM	#9
nocontrol74 Superbiker Joined: May 2007 From: Spokane, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: The couch.... until March...	The myth of retiring "on top" is total crap. Why should a guy quit so long as he can still compete?


09-04-2008, 09:11 PM	#10
mnewell MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bellevue, Wa I Ride: Aprilia Mille R, Gixxer 600, Yamaha WR250, Yamaha TTR125	Uhhh... He already signed for another 2 seasons.


09-04-2008, 10:14 PM	#12
eric Slow Eric Joined: Mar 2006 From: Seattle Blog Entries: 6 I Ride: Street: Bike #1 Track: Bike #2	He has to stay. No one else in MotoGP is funny. All these young, rich dudes with wives and serious girlfriends.... fucked up.


09-04-2008, 10:28 PM	#13
jwfzr Two Wheel Art Joined: Oct 2004 From: Indy Valley North Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: cbr900rr	This is fun.


09-05-2008, 08:38 AM	#14
GixxerPete Forum Synopsizer Joined: Jul 2006 From: Megaton I Ride: 08 KLR650, 06 DRZ400SM, 04 CRF250X, 03 XR50	He should continue to race, and rack up a couple more championships to not only cement his status as the GOAT, but to prove once for all to all the haters (cough Jason cough) exactly who the GOAT truly is.


09-05-2008, 01:22 PM	#15
richardlpalmer Forum Leader Joined: Nov 2005 From: Kirkland, WA	Oh brother...


09-05-2008, 02:38 PM	#17
KCander El Duderino "Old Timer" Joined: May 2005 From: Everett I Ride: '04 CBR1000RR, '00 DR-Z400S	Oh, and I say he retires now and preserves his reputation as a pretty decent racer who would've finished a solid 5th in the championship behind Schwantz, Rainey, Lawson, and Doohan if he'd raced in the late '80s.


09-05-2008, 03:32 PM	#22
jwfzr Two Wheel Art Joined: Oct 2004 From: Indy Valley North Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: cbr900rr	Pete is a bit like the school teacher from the "Wall"


09-05-2008, 03:35 PM	#23
GixxerPete Forum Synopsizer Joined: Jul 2006 From: Megaton I Ride: 08 KLR650, 06 DRZ400SM, 04 CRF250X, 03 XR50	How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?


09-11-2008, 01:04 PM	#25
dragracer1951 MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 06 R1 50th, 05 DRZ400SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	Yas, waz bery difficult, but then we find ze solution, So...I go fast and then we win.