PNW Riders

Motophotog · 09-17-2009, 08:30 AM

Spies to MotoGP, NEXT season.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sp.../?R=EPI-118573

justin86 · 09-17-2009, 08:42 AM

Good for him, should be fun next year!

Arnbo · 09-17-2009, 08:46 AM

I'm sorry Bro,But what rock have you been under?

Motophotog · 09-17-2009, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by Arnbo

I'm sorry Bro,But what rock have you been under?

The rock that said he was going to stay in sbk for another year, and THEN go to GP.

He's now skipping out on that, and going straight to GP. Newb

young lion · 09-17-2009, 09:43 AM

Ahhh....

Team Texas huh - should be good times indeed! Can't wait to see Crutchlow on his R1 next year as well!

jkester92 · 09-17-2009, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Motophotog

The rock that said he was going to stay in sbk for another year, and THEN go to GP.

He's now skipping out on that, and going straight to GP. Newb

Alright from WSK leader to middle of the pack Moto GP. I can't wait.

Alpine 318is · 09-17-2009, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by jkester92

Alright from WSK leader to middle of the pack Moto GP. I can't wait.

Alpine 318is · 09-17-2009, 10:20 AM

Wait a minute, does this mean Ben is done with WorldSuperBike right now and moving to MotoGP right now?

jkester92 · 09-17-2009, 10:26 AM

No, not till next year. It will take that long to get his mother packed and ready to go

erickb · 09-17-2009, 10:32 AM

Texas is the best to hell with the rest

C~Style · 09-17-2009, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by erickb

Texas is the best to hell with the rest

I heard "there are only steers and queers in Texas, and you don't have horns"

theJrod · 09-17-2009, 10:40 AM

I really enjoyed WSB this year, and am sad to see Ben go. But I think a big part of my enjoyment was because of the competition Ben brought to the series. It would have been considerably more boring with a couple Ducs up front every single race.

I'm stoked to see Toseland get the boot. I seriously hope neither he nor Vermeulen gets to take Spies' spot on the R1. Out with the old, in with the new - Crutchlow deserves the WSB spot more than they do. He might be a bit of a douche, but he can ride the wheels off that R6. I would actually love to see Hayes move over to WSB.

erickb · 09-17-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by C~Style

I heard "there are only steers and queers in Texas, and you don't have horns"

ah yes but I have been branded (twice) so there is my claim to being a steer, thank you come again

jkester92 · 09-17-2009, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by erickb

Texas is the best to hell with the rest

In my 53 years I can honestly say I have never met a texan I liked

erickb · 09-17-2009, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by jkester92

In my 53 years I can honestly say I have never met a texan I liked

Oh you would like me, everyone likes me I am that guy

even the people that hate me grow to like me

jkester92 · 09-17-2009, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by erickb

Oh you would like me, everyone likes me I am that guy

even the people that hate me grow to like me

Well, I guess I can no longer say that then....... Nevermind

vagrant · 09-17-2009, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by erickb

ah yes but I have been branded (twice) so there is my claim to being a steer, thank you come again

Your Honour, at this time I would like to refer you to Exhibit A, dot point 2:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steer

erickb · 09-17-2009, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by vagrant

Your Honour, at this time I would like to refer you to Exhibit A, dot point 2:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steer

I have been sniped

and I am married

erickb · 09-17-2009, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by jkester92

Well, I guess I can no longer say that then....... Nevermind

welcome to the team, now when can I take a duck and your car for a spin? In turn you can ride the pit bike from hell and one of my other bikes, I sugest the ape as it is the most fun you can have with 7 hp

DRS · 09-17-2009, 12:58 PM

is good opportunity for him but i really wish he would stay in WSBK for at least one more year, the GP bikes are very different animals and i would've like to see him dominate two seasons in WSB before moving on. he's battling with guys in WSBK that have had very mixed results in the GP world; he could continue to bid for WSBK championships this and next season before making this move. GP is very strong and very young right now, i know he's motivated to win but am curious to see how he acclimates to the GP bikes.

Soil · 09-17-2009, 01:00 PM

any way to buy some stock in yamaha dealerships in texas?

damn....

matt3719 · 09-17-2009, 01:12 PM

he did better than half of the field on a bike he couldnt change last year when he was thrown to gp for those races so im sure he'll have a fun time.. sucks for haga racing for this many years and hes still not the best. always been booted at the end by somebody else lol... feel sorry for guy. i guess

Lone Rider · 09-17-2009, 01:21 PM

2010 MotoGP Championship
Yamaha 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Rossi
Spies
Lorenzo
You pick the final order

Honda fightiing for crumbs....,YEA!!!!!

matt3719 · 09-17-2009, 01:26 PM

i think spies might have a top 5 but i wont count on him beating the mini spaniard this first year..

Lone Rider · 09-17-2009, 01:27 PM

Oh yea, unless Haga's doctor works miracles (I guess they did to get him racing last week)
and He has the endurance to fight the last races....,
I got some crow to eat.
Stated Haga wouldnt crash out of his big lead and Ben skills couldnt overcome his lack of familiarity with the tracks, 1 helping crow.
now I'll see if I have to eat second helping when/if Ben wins.

DRS · 09-17-2009, 01:45 PM

the big question is, can that spies ego handle not winning? or not being on the podium? i'd be very stoked if he jumped right into GP and did very very very well, but the odds are certainly stacked against him. IMO

can't expect a private or satellite bike to compete with full factory bikes at that level.

jkester92 · 09-17-2009, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by erickb

welcome to the team, now when can I take a duck and your car for a spin? In turn you can ride the pit bike from hell and one of my other bikes, I sugest the ape as it is the most fun you can have with 7 hp

WoW, we make friends fast.. I think I have a new BFF

I feel like Paris Hilton and that other skinny chick except my puss isn't all streched out and saggy

Jet City Racer · 09-17-2009, 01:56 PM

Team Tornado

Lone Rider · 09-17-2009, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by DRS

the big question is, can that spies ego handle not winning? or not being on the podium? i'd be very stoked if he jumped right into GP and did very very very well, but the odds are certainly stacked against him. IMO

can't expect a private or satellite bike to compete with full factory bikes at that level.

True.., but I said that about Bens WSBK ride.
Crow is alright if seasoned well.
Wont bet against the Texan again.
Besides, I think the factory will make sure Bens ride is competitive.
I Am sure He will beat the Honda duo on a regular basis.
Screw Mini Me Pedrosa. Boys got a weak heart.
Very very fast but no heart or racecraft like Rossi or Spies.

DRS · 09-17-2009, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Lone Rider

True.., but I said that about Bens WSBK ride.
Crow is alright if seasoned well.
Wont bet against the Texan again.
Besides, I think the factory will make sure Bens ride is competitive.
I Am sure He will beat the Honda duo on a regular basis.
Screw Mini Me Pedrosa. Boys got a weak heart.
Very very fast but no heart or racecraft like Rossi or Spies.

WSBK is not GP. i figured he would do well in WSBK, but the GP bikes are completely different than what he is used to riding. lots of guys go into GP with high hopes, and never win again, then go back to WSBK.. hope that will not be ben.

Jet City Racer · 09-17-2009, 02:09 PM

Ben will be right up in the mix in a very short period of time. He only rode the uncompetitive Suzuki 3 times last year and placed in the top 10 every time out.

theJrod · 09-17-2009, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Jet City Racer

Ben will be right up in the mix in a very short period of time. He only rode the uncompetitive Suzuki 3 times last year and placed in the top 10 every time out.

I think people forget this. Next year he will be on what is regarded as the best bike in the field (and no doubt that he negotiated getting full factory support on the satellite team).

richardlpalmer · 09-17-2009, 02:46 PM

That's a bit dissapointing that he's not staying another year in WSBK. Reminds me of Hayden actually. The concensus was he either should have moved up to MotoGP earlier (as he was developing) or waited a bit longer before making the move...

dragracer1951 · 09-17-2009, 03:08 PM

I think he should do another year in WSBK also.
Just to put the capper on that part of his career. Just to show it wasn't a fluke.
He's got heart and he can (it would seem) develop a bike. Has gotten on a couple of unfamiliar bikes and done well.
It's going to be an interesting year. That's for sure.

BabyJordan · 09-17-2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by young lion

Ahhh....

Can't wait to see Crutchlow on his R1 next year as well!

Agreed...I love watching World Supersport and Crutchlow is bad a$$!!!

jkester92 · 09-17-2009, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Jet City Racer

Team Tornado

Downgraded to tropical storm... No way spies is gonna be beating the likes of Rossi,Lorenzo,Stoner,Petrosa, just aint gonna happened

DesmoDave · 09-17-2009, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by erickb

ah yes but I have been branded (twice) so there is my claim to being a steer, thank you come again

Anal branding does not exclude you from either class.

theJrod · 09-17-2009, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by jkester92

Downgraded to tropical storm... No way spies is gonna be beating the likes of Rossi,Lorenzo,Stoner,Petrosa, just aint gonna happened

You said that about Haga.

erickb · 09-17-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by jkester92

WoW, we make friends fast.. I think I have a new BFF

I feel like Paris Hilton and that other skinny chick except my puss isn't all streched out and saggy

Hypnotiq · 09-17-2009, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by DRS

is good opportunity for him but i really wish he would stay in WSBK for at least one more year, the GP bikes are very different animals and i would've like to see him dominate two seasons in WSB before moving on. he's battling with guys in WSBK that have had very mixed results in the GP world; he could continue to bid for WSBK championships this and next season before making this move. GP is very strong and very young right now, i know he's motivated to win but am curious to see how he acclimates to the GP bikes.

Most WSBK guys struggle moving to GP because GP riding is much different than WSBK riding. WSBK is about point and shoot and not nearly as much about corner speed. MotoGP (especially since the move to 800cc machines) is more about corner speed and the guys with previous GP background (125/250/500) fair much better than the WSBK guys.

Not to say it cannot be done just that odds are not in the favor. Ben is a good rider (even though I can stand the little prick, long story). He is dedicated and a good learner. The question is, can he develop the skills necessary to win on the GP style bikes.

That said, his first year in, he isn't going to to dethrone Rossi. He will have a tough time beating Pedrosa and Lorenzo as well, as long as those two don't crash. That is the one thing that Spies has going for him, is he is pretty consistent and doesn't crash/hurt himself often.

That doesn't even begin to touch on the fact that he is on a satellite bike and not a full factory ride.

So I would say, Top 5 is possible, Top 3 is unlikely.


09-17-2009, 08:30 AM	#1
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	Where are the haters now? Spies to MotoGP, NEXT season. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sp.../?R=EPI-118573 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
justin86 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2007 From: medford, OR. I Ride: 06 R1/ 06 CRF450R and single moms!	Good for him, should be fun next year! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 08:46 AM	#3
Arnbo Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2008 From: Ferndale washington I Ride: 2000 Zx-9R 47cc pocket bike	I'm sorry Bro,But what rock have you been under? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 09:43 AM	#5
young lion Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2008 From: victoria I Ride: '05 636 Track Hoe	Ahhh.... Team Texas huh - should be good times indeed! Can't wait to see Crutchlow on his R1 next year as well! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 10:20 AM	#8
Alpine 318is Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Bellevue, Washington I Ride: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Alstare	Wait a minute, does this mean Ben is done with WorldSuperBike right now and moving to MotoGP right now? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

PNW Riders

About PNW Riders

Advertising


09-17-2009, 10:26 AM	#9
jkester92 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2007 From: WOODINVILLE I Ride: 08 1098R/ 06 999S/ 07 R1/ 04 ZRX1200	No, not till next year. It will take that long to get his mother packed and ready to go __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 10:32 AM	#10
erickb Mr. PNW Riders 2007 Joined: Jun 2005 From: classified Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: without gear	Texas is the best to hell with the rest __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 10:40 AM	#12
theJrod Moderator Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: Scooty Puff Sr: The Doom-Bringer!	I really enjoyed WSB this year, and am sad to see Ben go. But I think a big part of my enjoyment was because of the competition Ben brought to the series. It would have been considerably more boring with a couple Ducs up front every single race. I'm stoked to see Toseland get the boot. I seriously hope neither he nor Vermeulen gets to take Spies' spot on the R1. Out with the old, in with the new - Crutchlow deserves the WSB spot more than they do. He might be a bit of a douche, but he can ride the wheels off that R6. I would actually love to see Hayes move over to WSB. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 12:58 PM	#20
DRS Superbiker Joined: Jul 2006 From: asian hill	is good opportunity for him but i really wish he would stay in WSBK for at least one more year, the GP bikes are very different animals and i would've like to see him dominate two seasons in WSB before moving on. he's battling with guys in WSBK that have had very mixed results in the GP world; he could continue to bid for WSBK championships this and next season before making this move. GP is very strong and very young right now, i know he's motivated to win but am curious to see how he acclimates to the GP bikes. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 01:00 PM	#21
Soil Zone Head Joined: Mar 2008 From: Beaverton, OR - CLAY I Ride: K6 GSXR 1K	any way to buy some stock in yamaha dealerships in texas? damn.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 01:12 PM	#22
matt3719 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2009 From: joplin, MO to pdx I Ride: 03 R1	he did better than half of the field on a bike he couldnt change last year when he was thrown to gp for those races so im sure he'll have a fun time.. sucks for haga racing for this many years and hes still not the best. always been booted at the end by somebody else lol... feel sorry for guy. i guess __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 01:21 PM	#23
Lone Rider Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2009 From: Sunny San Diego til mid nov then back to rain I Ride: Schwinn	2010 MotoGP Championship Yamaha 1st, 2nd, 3rd Rossi Spies Lorenzo You pick the final order Honda fightiing for crumbs....,YEA!!!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 01:26 PM	#24
matt3719 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2009 From: joplin, MO to pdx I Ride: 03 R1	i think spies might have a top 5 but i wont count on him beating the mini spaniard this first year.. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 01:27 PM	#25
Lone Rider Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2009 From: Sunny San Diego til mid nov then back to rain I Ride: Schwinn	Oh yea, unless Haga's doctor works miracles (I guess they did to get him racing last week) and He has the endurance to fight the last races...., I got some crow to eat. Stated Haga wouldnt crash out of his big lead and Ben skills couldnt overcome his lack of familiarity with the tracks, 1 helping crow. now I'll see if I have to eat second helping when/if Ben wins. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 01:45 PM	#26
DRS Superbiker Joined: Jul 2006 From: asian hill	the big question is, can that spies ego handle not winning? or not being on the podium? i'd be very stoked if he jumped right into GP and did very very very well, but the odds are certainly stacked against him. IMO can't expect a private or satellite bike to compete with full factory bikes at that level. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by DRS; 09-17-2009 at 01:52 PM..


09-17-2009, 01:56 PM	#28
Jet City Racer Streetfighter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Federal Way I Ride: 2 wheeled ones	*Team Tornado* __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 02:09 PM	#31
Jet City Racer Streetfighter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Federal Way I Ride: 2 wheeled ones	Ben will be right up in the mix in a very short period of time. He only rode the uncompetitive Suzuki 3 times last year and placed in the top 10 every time out. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 02:46 PM	#33
richardlpalmer Forum Leader Joined: Nov 2005 From: Kirkland, WA	That's a bit dissapointing that he's not staying another year in WSBK. Reminds me of Hayden actually. The concensus was he either should have moved up to MotoGP earlier (as he was developing) or waited a bit longer before making the move... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 03:08 PM	#34
dragracer1951 MotoGP Champion Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ400SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	I think he should do another year in WSBK also. Just to put the capper on that part of his career. Just to show it wasn't a fluke. He's got heart and he can (it would seem) develop a bike. Has gotten on a couple of unfamiliar bikes and done well. It's going to be an interesting year. That's for sure. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode