Dakar 2013 - Official Event Coverage - thank you ALL TeamF5, lurkers and posters! - Page 42

TimFinnegan · 01-05-2013, 02:00 PM

Eurosport is on!

Dekatria · 01-05-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gian

Not always, around '89 to 91 edititons they did mainly asphalt form Paris even to Lybia... this photo here below shows riders Fabio Nassi, Eddy Hau and Roberto Boano at Ghadames (the '91 edition)... just check the tyres

http://www.nightwings.org/Marathon/i...ano_PD91-1.jpg

For the Africa Twin to Dakar operation Honda gave you three set of rear sproke, the original 49, the 54 you see already mounted on the photo and a 43!

Wow, awesome wallpaper pic

got any more?

wrk2surf · 01-05-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by troy safari carpente

in one sentence...

wrk2surf and frank get full marks for paying attention in pre-dakar class!

At the Best in the Desert races I have seen the shutdown/shift/startup program..also spent a lot of my youth at sprintcar/supermodified races

Simosez · 01-05-2013, 02:08 PM

i'm in. all caught up and bought the t shirt.

Stagehand · 01-05-2013, 02:10 PM

OH YEAH BARREDA!

Dekatria · 01-05-2013, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stagehand

OH YEAH BARREDA!

The hover bike rivals even the most advanced helicopters

Dekatria · 01-05-2013, 02:13 PM

Trucks thus far:

De Rooy #1, Stacey #2 @16s, Loprais #3 @25s, #4 Van Vliet @33s, #5 Nikolaev @34s

troy safari carpente · 01-05-2013, 02:18 PM

SS 2 Tactix...?

While the x5 (prologue) time coefficient for the stage results in SS1 for the MOTOS seems to have thrown a spanner in the works of some riders minds as to how to lay up tactically for the start of the rally (off piste/dune navigation stage) for tomorrows SS 2 (PISCO - PISCO)... the tactics in the AUTO field are somewhat more along the traditional lines of the scared hares and the carnivourous tortoises.

In the MOTO's some of the experienced punters (like Chaleco and verhoven) went full attack and will lead off the front... while Dakar supemo despres slots in at a conservatively fast pos #5... still mebbe a bit further ahead than he had anticipated?

In contrast, Helder had a bit of a nap and is off in 29th tomorrow... but that just could translate to a top three time for him tomorrow, if dust or fog is not a problem and passing can be doone quickly/easily?

In the AUTO field, there seems to be some pretty clear battle lines drawn...

All of the top five (except alvarez in the Overdrive Hilux) are in 2WD's...

arguably very fast on the offroad terrain... BUT with only 2WD one has to drive forcefully and with good line selection and commitment - if to avoid getting stuck bogged - if there are big dunes...

In contrast positions 6 to 10 are occupied (by what I consider) to be the favourites amongst the Auto podium contenders... ALL of them in 4WD vehicles (four of them are from the formidable MINI skirt girl car team

).

in this respect I can see that the 4WD carnivore tortoises will shadow the faster "2WD hares" into the dunes... and if any of the buggies flounder... they will be devoured...

Look to see three MINI's in the top five and two Toyotas... maybe a frenzied Qatar Bugly in there as well, if the fan don't pop, or a front wheel part company... one of them will have drama's I think.

And meanwhile SPEED Gordon...? Well he will be back in the cheap seats, passing T4 trucks and high number auto's by the fistfull in an attempt to "go for the win".

g'night f5'ers!

catas · 01-05-2013, 02:20 PM

Oh no... Polish ski dude again on eurosport...

Brodovitch · 01-05-2013, 02:20 PM

Memo to Eurosport: Enough with the ski guy already

Brodovitch · 01-05-2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troy safari carpente

In contrast, Helder had a bit of a nap and is off in 29th tomorrow... but that just could translate to a top three time for him tomorrow, if dust or fog is not a problem and passing can be doone quickly/easily?

True, I believe tomorrow will be more open space / dunes... passing people won't be an issue

G'night all

D.T. · 01-05-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodovitch

Memo to Eurosport: Enough with the ski guy already

Not available in my geographical region.

Deadly99 · 01-05-2013, 02:25 PM

Tomorrow forecasted to be dusty ?

beechum1 · 01-05-2013, 02:26 PM

You guys are slow. I'm caught up.

Dekatria · 01-05-2013, 02:26 PM

Tomorrow is going to be really interesting - let's see if RG can regain his dignity.

01-05-2013, 02:08 PM	#619
Simosez Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: eternally sunny lithgow Oddometer: 248	i'm in. all caught up and bought the t shirt. __________________ fear causes hesitation and hesitation will cause all your worst fears to come true. DR750 BIG KTM 450 EXC

01-05-2013, 02:10 PM	#620
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,873	OH YEAH BARREDA! __________________ What to do... What to do...

01-05-2013, 02:13 PM	#622
Dekatria Ad Astra Per Aspera Joined: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands, Europe Oddometer: 720	Trucks thus far: De Rooy #1, Stacey #2 @16s, Loprais #3 @25s, #4 Van Vliet @33s, #5 Nikolaev @34s __________________ The Dekatria Project - Greece 2013: Ride to the Underworld Thousands of miles, two wheels, and thirteen reasons. Follow my project at www.thirteenreasons.nl or on Facebook!

01-05-2013, 02:18 PM	#623
troy safari carpente Team f5ool Joined: Nov 2005 Location: f5ederation of scandwegia Oddometer: 13,992	Looking ahead to DAY TWO...? SS 2 Tactix...? While the x5 (prologue) time coefficient for the stage results in SS1 for the MOTOS seems to have thrown a spanner in the works of some riders minds as to how to lay up tactically for the start of the rally (off piste/dune navigation stage) for tomorrows SS 2 (PISCO - PISCO)... the tactics in the AUTO field are somewhat more along the traditional lines of the scared hares and the carnivourous tortoises. In the MOTO's some of the experienced punters (like Chaleco and verhoven) went full attack and will lead off the front... while Dakar supemo despres slots in at a conservatively fast pos #5... still mebbe a bit further ahead than he had anticipated? In contrast, Helder had a bit of a nap and is off in 29th tomorrow... but that just could translate to a top three time for him tomorrow, if dust or fog is not a problem and passing can be doone quickly/easily? In the AUTO field, there seems to be some pretty clear battle lines drawn... All of the top five (except alvarez in the Overdrive Hilux) are in 2WD's... arguably very fast on the offroad terrain... BUT with only 2WD one has to drive forcefully and with good line selection and commitment - if to avoid getting stuck bogged - if there are big dunes... In contrast positions 6 to 10 are occupied (by what I consider) to be the favourites amongst the Auto podium contenders... ALL of them in 4WD vehicles (four of them are from the formidable MINI skirt girl car team ). in this respect I can see that the 4WD carnivore tortoises will shadow the faster "2WD hares" into the dunes... and if any of the buggies flounder... they will be devoured... Look to see three MINI's in the top five and two Toyotas... maybe a frenzied Qatar Bugly in there as well, if the fan don't pop, or a front wheel part company... one of them will have drama's I think. And meanwhile SPEED Gordon...? Well he will be back in the cheap seats, passing T4 trucks and high number auto's by the fistfull in an attempt to "go for the win". g'night f5'ers! __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by zenjen "It's one of those nuts and uncles deals..."

01-05-2013, 02:20 PM	#625
Brodovitch Team ⌘R Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Athens, Greece Oddometer: 3,161	Memo to Eurosport: Enough with the ski guy already __________________ TALES FROM THE BIVOUAC TWOONEZERO

01-05-2013, 02:00 PM	#616
TimFinnegan Rally addicted Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Germany Oddometer: 96	Eurosport is on!

01-05-2013, 02:20 PM	#624
catas Orange rider Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Portugal Oddometer: 321	Oh no... Polish ski dude again on eurosport...

01-05-2013, 02:25 PM	#628
Deadly99 Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,824	Tomorrow forecasted to be dusty ? __________________ *www.GravelTravel.ca Canadas Source For Overland Routes* Tales From The Bivouac Rally Print Publications *TCAT Trans Canadian Adventure Trail 15, 000 km GPS route across Canada*

01-05-2013, 02:26 PM	#629
beechum1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Herlong, CA. Look it up, I'll wait. Oddometer: 4,818	You guys are slow. I'm caught up. __________________ www.bajastarz.com \\\ 94 XR650L, 85 GL1200A Rally Moto Kit /// Vendor Thread

01-05-2013, 02:26 PM	#630
Dekatria Ad Astra Per Aspera Joined: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands, Europe Oddometer: 720	Tomorrow is going to be really interesting - let's see if RG can regain his dignity. __________________ The Dekatria Project - Greece 2013: Ride to the Underworld Thousands of miles, two wheels, and thirteen reasons. Follow my project at www.thirteenreasons.nl or on Facebook!

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