woody Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 He's changed the way he rides it, he's been trying to make the bike work for the way he likes to ride with high corner speed and it didn't work. Now, he's changed the way he rides to adapt to the bike's strengths, hard braking, late turn in, slow mid corner and fire it out. Seemed to work well, looking forward to see if he can finish off the last two races with decent finishes now. Must have boosted his confidence. Shyted - the bike Rossi originally rode at the Valencia test was indeed the same spec as the bike Stoner raced the day before. No-one has ever claimed that it was a great bike, it had its flaws, mainly handicapped by the control tyres, and was difficult to get the best out of, but it was a bike capable of winning if ridden a certain way and only one rider was able to achieve that. Rossi couldn't adapt to it and admitted as much which is why they spent 2 years trying to turn it into an M1. As for his age of 35 why is it such an achievement just because it's Rossi? Why is everything that bloke does considered to be above everyone else? Capirossi was 34 when he was winning races on the Ducati against younger riders and probably would have had the title that year if he hadn't been wiped out by Gibernau mid-season. No-one made a big deal of his age then. Rossi is without doubt among the top Motogp riders but is no different from the rest in that if he hasn't a bike to his liking he struggles for podiums, let alone wins. Only one rider in recent times has been able to overcome a recalcitrant machine and that's Stoner. Marquez has a similar style to Stoner so he may be able to do it also, but we'll never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie_lejeune Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Rossi won on the 04 yamaha it was like riding a gate compared to the hondas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyted Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Stoner was a phenomenon without a doubt. Was . Rossi still is one . His age is no big deal to me and i'm not making a big deal of it . It's Marquez now , a great rider ,another phenomenon ,same as Lorenzo DULL! DULL DULL DULL DULL NOTHING ABOUT THEM BORING DULL! SHADOW MEN ! DULLER THAN DULL ! No charisma . That's why i like Rossi . Edited October 28, 2014 by shyted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyted Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 What manufacturer has Cal Crutchlow gone to this season, the season where Rossi has finished 2nd in the world championship . Oh yes ,he's gone to Honda . Wonder why that is then ? probably couldn't take the recalcitrantness any longer at Ducati ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyted Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Come on then let's here the " Rossi should throw the towel in now and give his ride to another younger rider" Said to the doubters and will say it again ,he still has the go as long as the pacage is there so is he! Don't care where he finishes this season ,just hope he has consistancy and gives them all a real run for their money Bet the psychological tension is massive in the GP paddock now.! Edited April 6, 2015 by shyted 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie_lejeune Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 #46 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyted Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Thank's Eddie and couldnt agree more #46 all the way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Quatar - what a ride from the Doctor, what next? hardly be a surprise if he walked on water or fed the entire crowd with 5 loaves and 2 fish. Texas - Congrats to Sam Lowes and Danny Kent - how long since 2 brit wins at GP level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyted Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 And to add petrol to the fire it's Rossi again. Watched that crash on an Italian web site time and time again and i think Marqueze was out psyched and panicked. Now the cracks have been exposed , and although Casey Stoner was a fantastic rider,same happened with him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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