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Moto Gp Bike Changes

Discussion in 'Racing related' started by JimG, Oct 19, 2013.

  1. JimG

    JimG British Superbike +

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    Moto GP have introduced a mandatory bike change mid race for Phillip Island. They have to do at least 12 laps on the first bike, and at least 12 on the second, meaning all changes have to be done between laps 12 and 14 of the 26 lap race. Now that's going to be interesting!

    http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/race+direction+decision+for+phillip+island+race

    I wonder if they'll line all the spare bikes up together, and first in gets to choose the one he wants? :D
     
    JimG, Oct 19, 2013
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  2. Miky_G

    Miky_G World Superbike +

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    Could be interesting ... what is interesting is Bridgestone claiming that they can't guarantee rider safety after 14 laps ... whose tyres work better, earlier ... hmmmm :)
     
    Miky_G, Oct 19, 2013
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  3. NAPA121

    NAPA121 Secret prototype +

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    Sounds ok as it's the same for everyone but what I don't understand is what's changed?

    Bridgetsone have not stated this before (or have they?) and MotoGp bikes have run the whole race on one set of tyres so seems strange why Bridgestone are suddenly stating this???
     
    NAPA121, Oct 19, 2013
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  4. JimG

    JimG British Superbike +

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    I think the circuit has been resurfaced and is abrasive. But then most Aussies are! :p
     
    JimG, Oct 19, 2013
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  5. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    ah crap. being track day heros love to copy the GP stars it means everyones going to have to buy two bikes as well as sticking your leg out on a corner.
     
    BlackHornet, Oct 20, 2013
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  6. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    Talking of Philip Island:

    Henry the seagull says "Sh** that bike is coming my . . . . .. . ." just before he put in the fastest lap by a seagull at Phillip Island 1m 28.5s
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Oct 21, 2013
    lammyR6, Oct 20, 2013
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  7. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    lammyR6, Oct 20, 2013
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  8. hoppielimp

    hoppielimp Fair Weather Rider +

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    Its a good thing that it was only 10 Laps...look at Marquez's rear tyre after Lap 11....

    Screen Shot 2013-10-24 at 16.48.31.jpg
     
    hoppielimp, Oct 24, 2013
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  9. Miky_G

    Miky_G World Superbike +

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    Fook !
     
    Miky_G, Oct 24, 2013
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