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Forum: Racing Yesterday, 07:10 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 11,589
Posted By JNRobert
Or maybe the data doesn't lie and they could see...

Or maybe the data doesn't lie and they could see as with Rossi before he left, that Lorenzo was carrying higher corner speed and that's the requirement to win given the tires and electronics.
...
Forum: Racing 05-20-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 11,589
Posted By JNRobert
:nah Freddie Spencer and Saarinen were comparable.

:nah Freddie Spencer and Saarinen were comparable.
Forum: Racing 05-17-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 11,589
Posted By JNRobert
So far it seems that Rossi platau's sooner than...

So far it seems that Rossi platau's sooner than the rest of the aliens. Lets see how qualifying pans out. It would be great to see Val win it wet or dry.
Forum: Racing 05-16-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
If you're instructed to build a tire that...

If you're instructed to build a tire that degrades within a dozen laps when you're capable of building one that will last most of the race at lap record pace, then yes, that's a pretty good...
Forum: Racing 05-15-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
You're missing the point, by a large margin. ...

You're missing the point, by a large margin.

p.s. It's F1 not baseball.
Forum: Racing 05-15-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
:nod I don't get it either. The "races are...

:nod I don't get it either.

The "races are won by the least slowest car" is just sophistry to me :dunno
Forum: Racing 05-12-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
Nice to see Alonso win another one (actually,...

Nice to see Alonso win another one (actually, anyone but Vettel).

I love the technology of F1 and the impressive speed of the cars but this, imho, is right on the nose. From the Guardian

Once...
Forum: Racing 05-07-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
It's interesting when you compare that to the...

It's interesting when you compare that to the documentary on building the Ford Cosworth how far all aspects of the process has come.
Forum: Racing 05-07-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2,526
Views: 172,321
Posted By JNRobert
For the love of doG, how many times :rolleyes

For the love of doG, how many times :rolleyes
Forum: Racing 05-05-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
I'm pretty sure the Schumacher car doesn't have...

I'm pretty sure the Schumacher car doesn't have an engine, certainly not the original Ferrari one anyway.
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 134,227
Posted By JNRobert
Time for a bump. Seeing a bunch of the new ST-R's...

Time for a bump. Seeing a bunch of the new ST-R's in SF in the last few months and do they look the bidness. I'm fairly tall and was wondering if the ST would be too small for me but the one's I've...
Forum: Road warriors 04-07-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,594
Posted By JNRobert
:lurk :D

:lurk

:D
Forum: Racing 04-02-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 2,526
Views: 172,321
Posted By JNRobert
:thumb

:thumb
Forum: Racing 04-01-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2,526
Views: 172,321
Posted By JNRobert
I doubt it. I think it's just the camera angle...

I doubt it. I think it's just the camera angle and a big lens gives the impression of the bike going sideways when he's most likely going through the apex (any of the pro photog's here know that...
Forum: Racing 03-25-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
:rolleyes That's a winner.

:rolleyes That's a winner.
Forum: Racing 03-25-2013, 04:48 PM
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Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
It'll all be forgotten once the next race is...

It'll all be forgotten once the next race is over. F1 lives on controversy otherwise it's nothing more than a specialized engineering exercise interesting only to the types that collect airplane and...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,594
Posted By JNRobert
I don't think it's the dealer, this came from...

I don't think it's the dealer, this came from Triumph USA apparently. It does seem like this particular iteration is a gap bike. Triumph may be planning on continuing the Tiger Sport, but I bet the...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,594
Posted By JNRobert
According to my local dealer, the Triumph rep has...

According to my local dealer, the Triumph rep has confirmed that there is no plans to bring the Tiger Sport to the U.S. I guess I'll be getting that k1300S after all. :evil
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,548
Posted By JNRobert
Checked one out in the flesh today. Liked the...

Checked one out in the flesh today. Liked the look of it a lot and as it happened there was the "old" 1200 next to it. The new version looks smaller (in a good way) and the visual sense of a bike...
Forum: Racing 03-16-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
Great, so what was the results? :rolleyes

Great, so what was the results? :rolleyes
Forum: Road warriors 03-15-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,594
Posted By JNRobert
That's encouraging because this is the bike I...

That's encouraging because this is the bike I need. I liked my 1050 a lot and the Sport is as he says a sweet spot between the Speed Triple and Tiger ranges (neither of which I want).

I love my...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-05-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,548
Posted By JNRobert
By the looks of things a typical BMW demographic...

By the looks of things a typical BMW demographic :D
Forum: Racing 03-04-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
Buddy of mine pinged me today about going to the...

Buddy of mine pinged me today about going to the Austin race. I was all in until I saw the prices. Holy cow! almost $300 for general admission and another $400 for a Grandstand seat at turn 11 :huh
...
Forum: Road warriors 03-01-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,209
Posted By JNRobert
I average 44mpg and that's in heavy commute.

I average 44mpg and that's in heavy commute.
Forum: Road warriors 02-28-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,966
Posted By JNRobert
That with a mono shock (why put on modern forks...

That with a mono shock (why put on modern forks to have crappy dual shocks). Keep it 800cc twin but a lot more performance than the current twin. And make it light, light, light.
Forum: Racing 02-28-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2,526
Views: 172,321
Posted By JNRobert
:loco

:loco
Forum: Road warriors 02-19-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,594
Posted By JNRobert
I just can't see them using the 1200 from the...

I just can't see them using the 1200 from the Explorer - it's HUGE. Wouldn't a new generation 1000 which can be spread across a sport range seem more likely (well, not likely. What do I know about...
Forum: Road warriors 02-17-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,594
Posted By JNRobert
Who knows how true or even what that means. They...

Who knows how true or even what that means. They could have changed 60 fasteners or consolidated a myriad number of parts from other production lines to save costs. There may be no tooling costs at...
Forum: Beasts 02-10-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 4,979
Views: 906,338
Posted By JNRobert
You've just described me on my MTS :D I've...

You've just described me on my MTS :D

I've thought of selling mine for the same reason, the bike is addictive. As I use mine for a daily commute slog I do sometimes tire of its vibey eagerness....
Forum: Racing 02-10-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
Given Ross is probably the best tactician in F1,...

Given Ross is probably the best tactician in F1, Hamilton winning him over is major. We'll see if they can build a consistent car but I'm betting they win a few races this year.
Forum: Racing 02-09-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 42,505
Posted By JNRobert
Say what you like

these teams are good at selling themselves :D

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Forum: Beasts 02-04-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4,979
Views: 906,338
Posted By JNRobert
I did and you're just a worry wort who likes...

I did and you're just a worry wort who likes creating drama.
Forum: Beasts 02-04-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4,979
Views: 906,338
Posted By JNRobert
Christ, isn't there a thread that you can go...

Christ, isn't there a thread that you can go discuss the GS head shake ad-nauseum :brow
Forum: Road warriors 02-01-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 543,033
Posted By JNRobert
I'm seriously thinking of getting one but wonder...

I'm seriously thinking of getting one but wonder if its size is an issue. I'm about 6ft (34" in-seam).
Forum: Road warriors 02-01-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 543,033
Posted By JNRobert
I know what it is, Dakez said one of these would...

I know what it is, Dakez said one of these would be fun, hence my question.
Forum: Road warriors 02-01-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3,606
Views: 543,033
Posted By JNRobert
Is it? :ear

Is it? :ear
Forum: GS Boxers 01-29-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,548
Posted By JNRobert
:scratch Compared to what, the old one? Looks...

:scratch Compared to what, the old one? Looks like any bike of the last 20 years :dunno
Forum: Road warriors 01-28-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,594
Posted By JNRobert
Sounds exactly right to me.

Sounds exactly right to me.
Forum: Beasts 01-28-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4,979
Views: 906,338
Posted By JNRobert
If you go back a page or two you'll see some of...

If you go back a page or two you'll see some of us have posted our ride impressions between the two years. Personally, if you can get a deal on a '12 I would do that. The '13 didn't strike me as that...
Forum: Road warriors 01-26-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,966
Posted By JNRobert
:nod A 800 twin powering one of these would...

:nod

A 800 twin powering one of these would be wonderful

http://norcalmo.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Bike-Stuff/i-bKr7pTg/0/XL/Triumph_Concept-XL.png
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