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theJrod · 09-05-2008, 09:45 AM

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/moto...at_suzuki.html

The re-signing of Capirossi and Vermeulen confirms that there is no room for AMA Superbike champion Ben Spies, who is predicted to sign for JiR Honda. An announcement on the Texan's future is expected at next weekend's Indianapolis Grand Prix, when he will make his third appearance of the season for Rizla Suzuki.

Dubya tee eff, mate?

Yes it's a satellite team, but supposedly he gets a full HRC bike with HRC support.

tokin · 09-05-2008, 09:48 AM

What has the world come to

Tdawg · 09-05-2008, 09:52 AM

announcers mentioned that last race. Doubtfull he'll get all HRC stuff, Puig is keeping special parts for Pedrosa, including the switch to bridgestones at Indy. While Nicky stays on Michelin.

At least he's getting away from the DMG business

Also, they're sayin Gibber's is confirmed on the 5th duc

mnewell · 09-05-2008, 12:35 PM

JiR Honda has been doing pretty good this year. It's a good team. Best of luck to him.

I hope Honda doesn't treat him the same as they treated Nicky.

MadManx · 09-05-2008, 12:45 PM

Smart move to go to the flavor that has the most MotoGP championships to its name. Suzuki's chance of a MotoGP championship is always slim to none, regardless of rider.

richardlpalmer · 09-05-2008, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by mnewell

I hope Honda doesn't treat him the same as they treated Nicky.

Want a little wager that says they will?

coder · 09-05-2008, 01:21 PM

Bummer. I'll have a hard time rootin' for HRC.

soggydoo · 09-05-2008, 01:33 PM

The re-signing of Capirossi and Vermeulen confirms that there is no room for AMA Superbike champion Ben Spies, who is predicted to sign for JiR Honda. An announcement on the Texan's future is expected at next weekend's Indianapolis Grand Prix, when he will make his third appearance of the season for Rizla Suzuki.

still unconfirmed, ill believe it when it happens......

Moses · 09-05-2008, 01:34 PM

One year on a Honda putting in decent rides might get him a better ride next year. He's going to need a year to get used to the circuits and the environment anyway, might as well be on a non-factory ride.

GixxerPete · 09-05-2008, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Moses

One year on a Honda putting in decent rides might get him a better ride next year. He's going to need a year to get used to the circuits and the environment anyway, might as well be on a non-factory ride.

If winning a World Championship for Honda doesn't get you better ride, why would a few decent races get you one?

Moses · 09-05-2008, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

If winning a World Championship for Honda doesn't get you better ride, why would a few decent races get you one?

I didn't say the better ride would be on a Honda...

KCander · 09-05-2008, 02:50 PM

I thought that Spies wanted to much money because he's getting paid a shitload by Suzuki in the AMA and the GP team doesn't want to pay him that much. That's the other rumor going around anyways, and if that's true, then I find it hard to believe a Honda satellite is going to pony up the kind of cash that the Suzuki factory isn't willing to give him.

Definitely some crazy silly season stuff going on this year.

GixxerPete · 09-05-2008, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Moses

I didn't say the better ride would be on a Honda...

Ah... gotcha.

mcjunky · 09-05-2008, 03:25 PM

I lost some respect for Spies when he punked outa Assen, sorta like when old balls pulled of the track at Laguna.

theJrod · 09-05-2008, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by mcjunky

I lost some respect for Spies when he punked outa Assen, sorta like when old balls pulled of the track at Laguna.

It was an exhibition race for him, and he basically had no dry practice time at all on the track. He made the right choice to instead focus on his "day job", and in addition get a little extra practice at Indy.

Motophotog · 09-05-2008, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by theJrod

It was an exhibition race for him, and he basically had no dry practice time at all on the track. He made the right choice to instead focus on his "day job", and in addition get a little extra practice at Indy.

. What would he have proved?

I hate to see him go to honda, but i applaude him for making it to the summit

mcjunky · 09-05-2008, 05:13 PM

An exhibition race with alot of eyes on him............ maybe even eyes that were on the fence for hiring him, who knows. Maybe it showed that if all stars were not aligned........ like the suzuki seri....errr I meant the ama series then he was just another mid pack man looking for lot's o' loot.

Haus · 09-07-2008, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by mcjunky

I lost some respect for Spies when he punked outa Assen, sorta like when old balls pulled of the track at Laguna.

er what, where, when? details plz.

sweet8 · 09-07-2008, 10:10 PM

now all we need is mladin to move on.

fastfoodfred · 09-07-2008, 10:24 PM

Honda needs something. Hayden and Pedrosa are not cutting it. Good for Bennie boy.

skizzott · 09-08-2008, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Moses

One year on a Honda putting in decent rides might get him a better ride next year. He's going to need a year to get used to the circuits and the environment anyway, might as well be on a non-factory ride.

Bleh, he can do that playing MotoGP on Playstation.

skizzott · 09-08-2008, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Tdawg

Also, they're sayin Gibber's is confirmed on the 5th duc

This made me happy!

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09-05-2008, 09:48 AM	#2
tokin Hello Kitty Fan Joined: May 2007 From: none Blog Entries: 1	What has the world come to


09-05-2008, 09:52 AM	#3
Tdawg WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Mar 2006 From: WA	announcers mentioned that last race. Doubtfull he'll get all HRC stuff, Puig is keeping special parts for Pedrosa, including the switch to bridgestones at Indy. While Nicky stays on Michelin. At least he's getting away from the DMG business Also, they're sayin Gibber's is confirmed on the 5th duc


09-05-2008, 12:35 PM	#4
mnewell MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bellevue, Wa I Ride: Aprilia Mille R, Gixxer 600, Yamaha WR250, Yamaha TTR125	JiR Honda has been doing pretty good this year. It's a good team. Best of luck to him. I hope Honda doesn't treat him the same as they treated Nicky.


09-05-2008, 12:45 PM	#5
MadManx Superbiker Joined: Dec 2006 From: I hail from the wee town of Kirkland I Ride: for KaKaRacing	Smart move to go to the flavor that has the most MotoGP championships to its name. Suzuki's chance of a MotoGP championship is always slim to none, regardless of rider.


09-05-2008, 01:21 PM	#7
coder Pit Crew Joined: Apr 2008 From: Royal Slope, Wa I Ride: K4 Gixxer thou	Bummer. I'll have a hard time rootin' for HRC.


09-05-2008, 01:34 PM	#9
Moses Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2008 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: SV1000(n)	One year on a Honda putting in decent rides might get him a better ride next year. He's going to need a year to get used to the circuits and the environment anyway, might as well be on a non-factory ride.


09-05-2008, 02:50 PM	#12
KCander El Duderino "Old Timer" Joined: May 2005 From: Everett I Ride: '04 CBR1000RR, '00 DR-Z400S	I thought that Spies wanted to much money because he's getting paid a shitload by Suzuki in the AMA and the GP team doesn't want to pay him that much. That's the other rumor going around anyways, and if that's true, then I find it hard to believe a Honda satellite is going to pony up the kind of cash that the Suzuki factory isn't willing to give him. Definitely some crazy silly season stuff going on this year.


09-05-2008, 03:25 PM	#14
mcjunky Zone Head Joined: Jun 2005 From: spokane I Ride: rz's, rd's, kx's, nsr's, rx, yz with a little zx thrown in	I lost some respect for Spies when he punked outa Assen, sorta like when old balls pulled of the track at Laguna.


09-05-2008, 05:13 PM	#17
mcjunky Zone Head Joined: Jun 2005 From: spokane I Ride: rz's, rd's, kx's, nsr's, rx, yz with a little zx thrown in	An exhibition race with alot of eyes on him............ maybe even eyes that were on the fence for hiring him, who knows. Maybe it showed that if all stars were not aligned........ like the suzuki seri....errr I meant the ama series then he was just another mid pack man looking for lot's o' loot.


09-07-2008, 10:10 PM	#19
sweet8 Training Wheels Joined: May 2008 From: pasco,wa I Ride: 06 zx-10r, 04 ex500 (communter)	now all we need is mladin to move on.


09-07-2008, 10:24 PM	#20
fastfoodfred MotoGP Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2006 R6	Honda needs something. Hayden and Pedrosa are not cutting it. Good for Bennie boy.