Originally Posted by fasternyou929 (Post 231277)

It's been about 3 wrecks and 3 technical difficulties, I think. At any rate, it's not helping him.

As far as Aprilia being better... probably not. But after his last race you can't blame him for showing Yamaha he's willing to play the field, either.

Originally Posted by shmike (Post 231282)

I agree tech problems aren't helping the issue. Running out of fuel? That is inexcusible.

I don't blame him for shopping.

Originally Posted by shmike (Post 231282)

I'd be shopping with Ducati and Suzuki but to think that Aprilia offers a better shot than Yamaha is a bit optimistic.

I'm sure BMW would hire him too. :lol:

Originally Posted by shmike (Post 231259)

You guys really think that Aprilia would offer less issues that he has had with the FACTORY Yamaha team? :scratch:

For a 10% difference, I'd stick with Yammie. With the exposure and sponsorships I'd be willing to bet he could stay and still come out ahead.

Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 231261)

Yea we agree on something. I could swear that I've heard that Biaggi is having problems with the bike. Quite frankly, if he wasn't why isn't he doing better in WSBK?

Originally Posted by fasternyou929 (Post 231295)

Especially in the last turn after fending off 2 Ducati's for the whole race. I can't imagine how upsetting that would be.

And I have no idea what happened to him in race 2 last weekend, but if I were his Chief Tech., I'd have been on a plane before Ben made it back to the paddock.


No kidding. He'd be insane on a Ducati, but I don't know if they'll have an opening next year with Haga's and Fabrizio's contracts? Do they run multi-year deals in WSBK?

Originally Posted by shmike (Post 231282)

I agree tech problems aren't helping the issue. Running out of fuel? That is inexcusible.

I don't blame him for shopping.

I'd be shopping with Ducati and Suzuki but to think that Aprilia offers a better shot than Yamaha is a bit optimistic.

I'm sure BMW would hire him too. :lol:

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 231339)

the ape at least has kept its problems to superpole and qualification.



front end stability issues mostly (i think) but if you think about it ben is quite a bit taller than max, might not be as much of an issue for him since im sure he'd have more mass over the front wheel. my guess anyway. if this doesnt happen i wouldnt be at all surprised to see them snatch up johnny rea. kid has really been coming into his own in the last few races. def expecting big things out of him at donnington

Originally Posted by fasternyou929 (Post 231295)

No kidding. He'd be insane on a Ducati, but I don't know if they'll have an opening next year with Haga's and Fabrizio's contracts? Do they run multi-year deals in WSBK?

Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 231395)

Yea no offense against Biaggi but he said the M1 was a piece of crap and Valentino won a MotoGp championship on it the next year... Maybe the right man in the saddle might make a difference....:idk:

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 232989)

i suppose the question ought to be has anyone else done well on the m1 besides rossi? and i would LOVE to see spies on a zx10 next year. even things out, thats for damn sure

Originally Posted by TIGGER (Post 232998)

I thought Edwards did okay on it....:idk: