MotoGP Jerez - chat here, may contain spoilers

Originally Posted by Jelster

For all the mud that gets thrown at him, Hayden is not a poor rider, if he was he wouldn't be World Champion. I think he'll get it eventually, but by that time it could well be far too late,

Everytime I see him ride I think "point and shoot". His riding style was more appropriate to the big bikes, throwing the bike sideways into the corner, losing speed in the process, then charge out big style again relying almost exclusively on horse power. If the 800cc need all the finesse and corner speed everyone is talking about, I can't see him doing well in the next few races... if at all. Maybe a move to SBK is in order, no?

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Originally Posted by Jelster

The guys doing well are, in the most part, those with smaller bike experience

Edwards was I think AMA 250 champion so he does have a fair bit of smaller bike experience.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Edwards was I think AMA 250 champion so he does have a fair bit of smaller bike experience.

I think you're right there Fizz, but he did say last season that he had to get back into a "GP" rather than "Superbike" style of riding, which he seems to have achieved.

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Originally Posted by Jelster

I think you're right there Fizz, but he did say last season that he had to get back into a "GP" rather than "Superbike" style of riding, which he seems to have achieved.

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He had that distinctive over the front style, because it he needed to get all his weight over the front of the SP2, otherwise it was hard to steer. Then it became a habbit.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

He had that distinctive over the front style, because it he needed to get all his weight over the front of the SP2, otherwise it was hard to steer. Then he became a hobbit.

I thought we were talking about Colin?

It was a good race but I did think that it was a bit processional at the front though...Good to see Rossi on the podium again but it wasn't a very competitive win IMHO

I not be too unhappy at finishing 2nd now twice in Moto Gp at Jerez. This not my best circuit for results. I only won once in 250 and other best finish was 4th two times. Lots of race to go and I think me and Mr. Rossi will be on podium many times.

Any chance of watching you looking at him at eye-level? Your neck must be a bit strained already (unless you enjoy looking at his hips...)

Originally Posted by Filipe M.

Everytime I see him ride I think "point and shoot". His riding style was more appropriate to the big bikes, throwing the bike sideways into the corner, losing speed in the process, then charge out big style again relying almost exclusively on horse power. If the 800cc need all the finesse and corner speed everyone is talking about, I can't see him doing well in the next few races... if at all. Maybe a move to SBK is in order, no?

He iis a big bloke, he looks like he should be playing american football or something. I think he needs to stop hauling the bike around like a superbike and try and work on that corner speed. Easier said than done though, eh?

Maybe follwing dani around a bit, copying his braking points, turning-in points etc would help.

He needs something soon, otherwise he'll go the way of kenny roberts jnr

Matt

I thinking my big friend Nicky get very bad press from many peoples. Many American people very hard on him also. Nicky is top rider for sure and biggest fault he have is no experience at top level of 250cc racing. It very different to carry much higher speed in to turns, not something one can do right away. Nicky be ok in few race time.

Even Mr.Tornado did some 250 racing when young man and you will be see this season that people like Mr.Rossi, Marco,Toni, Casey,Mr.Capirex and maybe me will do ok.

I not saying this but......at moment HRC bike has number of problems and this not making Nicky job easier.

Mr.Capirex been a little distract last few weeks, he been a worry as his wife expect there Nº1 baby any day now. His bike I thinking be very strong once Riccardo arriving.