Dakar 2014 - Official Event Coverage - thank you all, lurkers and posters!!!

Likely. He was in that bunch with Laia, Israel, and De Souza shown not reaching CP-1 forever, then almost simultaneously L, I, & DS jumped into ASS, then, a bit later, their CP-1 times magically appeared.

clear vs white
seems to me with the big decals on the front there isn't enough clear left to make a difference,
So I would go with strength and durability

The beginning of Bovine Gate?

car stuff

14:41 Cars: Technical problems for Sousa
News at last about Carlos Sousa who has still not reached the CP after 259 km of the car special stage: the Portuguese driver has been racing his Haval with a broken turbo from the 33 km point.

Who forgot to close the cowgate?

agreed, thats probably the reason for the change on CD's bike.

Thanks, Sometimes I don't get it if I can't see the lips....

Yay, mxmum! Congratulations, you must be so proud.

Also, the pre-event photos of Cyril's bike still had the JVO screen/fairing combo on that he used during testing all through last year - it was only at the last minute that his bike got a new 'face' in the form of one-piece nose cone and single headlight...

Jx

Chavo arrived.... anyone know what's up with Botturri?? :huh

Merci Juan :moo

poor cow...

FSLatinto w/ Laia Sans

LS: very hot, and a long stage, no problems and a good day.

because alot of the pilots had problems....

LS: I hope every day goes like today, without problems and let's see if I can continue

How's the new motorcycle?

LS: when it's a good bike you can get used to it quickly, the bike helps alot

tomorrow is hard day also,

LS: tomorrow, the next and the next.... marathon tomorrow have to take care of the bike.

Caught up....phew.....this is some good posting!! Who needs TV?!? Can't wait to see some stage 2 video!

Hey, cows happen.

I think I recall a report earlier - much earlier - that he had mechanical problems.

I also see that Marc Guash has made it into ASS, +1:33:55.

As far as the screens go. Clear screens can be made completely indestructible.
Clear with such a large sticker on it is not that clear at the end... only the very top remains visible...

I wanna see CP's condition...

EDIT: Guasch probably had a problem. May be he crashed too.... 1h33m55s behind... :eek1

Lexan is a good choice for clear. Fiberglass or CF with an epoxy resin is a better choice for flexibility.