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Hopper beat his team mate in the championship and finished only one place behind Rossi. He was also well ahead of the 2006 World Champion in the standings. I agree that if he wants to be champion he needs to step it up a bit but he is not overrated. Guy

I bought the mag on Saturday and it is a really good article- captured the spirit of what Gyles is doing.

Wow that means that 2006 is nearly at an end!

Pedrosa's Honda seemed fast enough, and his tyres seemed pretty good yesterday!

I enjoyed watching it tonight- made me realise I'm stir crazy already and its only October!

Was it these guys who bought the stock of V11 spares? HMB I would not get too worried about the spares thing- I have never had an issue getting hold of most items- the thing is you need to have a PC and a phone then shop around. Chances are that between them, either Motomecca, Spares GB, TLM, Agostinis, Stein Dinse or Reboot have what you need in stock, or can get hold of it soon. Saying that, I am accumulating a pile of V11 parts in my garage just in case I need them one day! Guy

Thanks Paul- looks good!

Bad news for Rossi- he has crashed heavily and broken 3 bones in his right hand is unlikely to race, leaving it open for Pedrosa to gain 2nd place in the championship. Top 3 places on the grid: 1/ Pedrosa 2/ Stoner 3/ Hayden Guintoli in 5th- what an ace performance!

It would look even better if it was completely black- including the frame and forks- like a stealth bike.

Looking forward to Sunday's race! I hope Loris wins on his last ride for Ducati- unlikely though!

Is he trying to mount a too tall Stelvio?

A rare species, a bit like the red squirrel colony over your way? Welcome Mick!

I was told by someone in Mandello in June that the Monza looks very different to the MGS01- still not convinced it will appear at Milan.

Looks nice but needs a big FO grunty motor not that weedy lump.

Watched the other code last night- went to the Galpharm stadium to watch Great Britain beat New Zealand in the first of three meetings in the Tri Nation series. GB were a little rusty and should have put many more points on the board!

Bridgestone BT021- much better than the old 020s- good grip in the wet and dry and last forever- what more do you want? Guy

I want to know who complained to the police!?

FIAT Fix It Again, Tony!

Unfortunately it won't be at least until 2010, according to the radio this morning.

Bienvenue ! Belle moto! Guy

Looks like a great day, John!

I've been watching the news coverage of these fires- predictably they focus on the crappy celeberaties whose houses may be affected, rather than all the thousands of ordinary people who are at risk or have lost everything. Fingers crossed for all the forum members in California who are at risk- hope you guys are ok. I'm doing a rain dance for you!

The important thing will be the price- in the UK Guzzi has ballsed up with the Bellagio- charging

Kevin Is that dirt road in the second pic just a few miles along from Mexican Hat?