LowRyter

@p6x For some reason I thought Brembo was a spin-off from Lockheed disc brake co.

got this on another forum... the guy was responding to me because I was critical of MM riding so aggressively for an exhibition. If I was Facebooker, I'd copied it there rather on the forum. From Matt Mladden’s Facebook page: “In the accompanying pic, Marc is already ahead of old mate, who has already sat up. The fact he crashed after this is his problem and his problem alone. Ianone still far from the apex. It wasn't even close. A soft pass at best. I'm getting tired of handing out cuddles to grown men but here's a few more 🤗🤗🤗 Bulega and Ianone were slowing, and in the last two laps Marc pulled them back in. Door was wide open early and Marc took it. Marc never ran wide. For anyone to say his pass was anything but an everyday race pass, is dreaming. Ducati's best on equal machinery. Not one of them blokes on that track even saw the "exhibition" part. Ok, maybe Jorge Martin did, because he got his arse handed to him. Days like that help Ducati to realise that they definitely chose the strongest rider for 25. The mental strength of Pecco and Marc is to be admired. I love watching them. Having cut a few fast laps back in the day, it's not easy to impress me but Pecco and Marc are next level right now. Bulega just got taught a good lesson. Marc is as true a racer as I have seen since the Doohan, Rainey and Schwantz days. Those blokes would have eaten your kids to get a race win. Until the checkers drop, it is on! I haven't forgotten the old days. They were good! And the three legends of the sport I mentioned above, taught me so much. The poster's opinion directed toward me: I'm also impressed with the comments on the last post. I haven't had to block anyone for straight out vile crap. We all have our opinions and if we can have some good banter that doesn't include name calling and just down right rubbish then I'm happy to have it on my page. I also agree with some things that the anti Marc brigade say about him but it's racing. It's a tough game. Surviving in this game for so long is hard.”

I've seen plenty buffoonery at the GPs. Perhaps the worst actor treated with kit gloves was Marquez in '15. I suppose Rossi had his way in the '00s with Biaggi, Gibernau and Stoner. It seems it was a bit of give and take and Rossi largely came out ahead, I'm not sure I saw clear bias as much as Rossi just being better in conflict- no one had more skill than Stoner however. Marquez really changed the whole deal, very aggressive, even dangerous, OTOH he has skill to pull it off, more ruthless than Rossi and more skilled than Stoner. But from him it all escalated, now a good part of the field is as aggressive and now handful of riders are on his current skill level. I can't blame Freddy a bit. If Marquez was set down in '15, things might be different now.

I've noticed that front is too stiff which causes less compliance and deflection at speed and worse buffeting around trucks. I've learned that stiffening the rear doesn't help. Soften the front fork and keep around 32 lb in front tire and 38 rear.

Finally got an update on the bike. It looks like the electrical issue is fixed. Just a few burned connectors and the affected wires. Perhaps the battery has knocked out cell. Gearbox is TBD.

in fairness, his brother let him go around him and Martin crashed from the lead. It was a good run at his best track considering it all. I was happy for JR#16 getting 8th. Pretty gutsy run.

what about Joe 16 ?

Agree with @Chuck that "flying isn't particularly dangerous", the landing OTOH..............

You never saw the movie "Grand Prix".

I agree with Phil, airlines only. Private pilots and general aviation, great hobby. I'll watch, thank you. If I'm going up, I'm going somewhere and will take the flying bus. I'm good with all these billionaires with their private jets and chauffeured cars that they don't even wear seatbelts. Just not good for me. Go ahead, you very smart, very rich guys, you know better. What could go wrong when you pay for the best?

Had some great seats for Joe Purdy and Tedeschi Trucks Band. Some stuff I hadn't heard from them were The Letter and Beck's Bolero for a closer.

Mav to Tech 3 KTM with the Beast. Binder and Acosta to factory KTM https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/vinales-makes-tech3-ktm-motogp-switch-alongside-bastianini-for-2025/10622885/

clean it off and spray some talcum powder on it. You should be able to trace the leak. I had a timing cover gasket leak.

I got an upgraded Beeline (metal case) after the first one failed. It's worked OK. Hopefully it won't fail too. I used their web trip planner recently and it worked quite well. Recommend it. I think the Bee2 has a little more sophisticated graphics than the original? I like the simplicity and layout of it. I used to write notes down with highway numbers and turns and put it in tank bag map pocket. This is essentially the same with the advantage of getting a real time distance countdown to the next turn.

I think it might be burned up. Otherwise, I won't need it

gees, i hope my starter switch can be rewired and fixed. nevermind. just bought it. If I don't need it. will let you know

I suppose the rationale for MM93 was a business one. So far as a racing decision, we'll see. For me, I think all three deserve factory bikes in three different garages on three different teams. It would be a hoot if Martin wins the title, I'm sure he's picked a lot of new fans, me being one.

16 * Joe

So who will win first? Acosta's first or MM's next?

Mine will occasionally stumble off idle, it's particularly concerning when making a turn in an intersection from a stop. A quick grab of the clutch and bump the throttle grip. My bike runs good otherwise, PC tuned, perhaps a little rich. When my bike was dyno'd, the paper showed a downward spike at aprx 1800. I've noticed that new plugs help quite a bit.

TTB coming to Tulsa 14 Jan.

^ great record. I still play it. I think it was on a thumbdrive I shared. Is there a sadder song than Red Dirt Girl?

Nope. The F4 was perhaps even a better example. This is why since the '70's, design has focussed on reliability and maintainability.

In the military world, even the most high tech and complicated fighter aircraft are designed considering design trade-offs for reliability and maintainability. Training and logistics being the key to maintain readiness.

Don't worry Phil, so far as simple, those electric motors are supposed to go forever.