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

[Jurassic]

Luis is through WP12!

[XSpearsX]

WP12 Luis

[zenjen]

Luis WP12!!!

[Drif10]

Originally Posted by zenjen

Luis WP12!!!

Most folks did that next bit in 12 minutes or so.

[garfey]

LUIS @ CP5 +05:18:34
Really close to the finish line!

(apparently CP5 is a bit before WP12)
(yep - 'bout 10min before)

[Deco]

Originally Posted by knybanjo

Speaking of KTM gearboxes....Cyril and Chaleco both suffer failures this year but, was it not a gearbox problem that got Coma last year too?

(seems like that's what I'm remembering)

I think you are right.

[XSpearsX]

Originally Posted by Drif10

Most folks did that next bit in 12 minutes or so.

The longest 12 minutes of my life....

[8340SU]

2nd engineGATE at Dakar 2013

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Chaleco con problemas en su motor. KTM recomendó cambiarlo (15 min d penalización, pierde el 2do lugar). El equipo del chileno aún no decide
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Chaleco with problems in his engine. KTM recommended change (15 min penalty, lost 2nd place). The Chilean team has not yet decided

El mecanico de chaleco dice si no cambia el motor chaleco no termina y la decision es de el mecanico con jordi arcarons
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The Chaleco mechanic says if the engine isn't changed Chaleco doesn't ends it's the mechanic and Jordi Arcarons decision

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Si no cambian el motor mañana chaleco no llega a la mitad de la etapa la coolaboracion de ktm no afecta en la decision final

If they don't change the engine tomorrow Chaleco does't get to half of the stage the colaboracion with KTM does not affect the final decision

[michalCCR]

Originally Posted by Drif10

You know what'd be fun?
The front three mechanical/get lost,
and it's Jakes for the win.
I dunno about you, but I think that'd be pretty cool.

I was thinking exactly the same today, but it's so unlikely scenario it would snow on Sahara first. Nice dream though
Still, if Chaleco really changes engine Jakes will be just 90 seconds off the podium.

[cyborg]

Originally Posted by zenjen

Luis WP12!!!

Bring it home Luis!!

[knybanjo]

Originally Posted by michalCCR

I was thinking exactly the same today, but it's so unlikely scenario it would snow on Sahara first. Nice dream though
Still, if Chaleco really changes engine Jakes will be just 90 seconds off the podium.

It might be fun to see the 'parade' turn into a fight for third.

[Jurassic]

Originally Posted by XSpearsX

The longest 12 minutes of my life....

I reckon it'll be a bit longer than that based on what the previous rider did. Maybe 20 mins? Sorry to prolong your agony.

[michalCCR]

Originally Posted by 8340SU

2nd engineGATE at Dakar 2013

Noticias dakar 2013 ‏@2013Dakar
Chaleco con problemas en su motor. KTM recomendó cambiarlo (15 min d penalización, pierde el 2do lugar). El equipo del chileno aún no decide
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Chaleco with problems in his engine. KTM recommended change (15 min penalty, lost 2nd place). The Chilean team has not yet decided

El mecanico de chaleco dice si no cambia el motor chaleco no termina y la decision es de el mecanico con jordi arcarons
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The Chaleco mechanic says if the engine isn't changed Chaleco doesn't ends it's the mechanic and Jordi Arcarons decision

Noticias dakar 2013 ‏@2013Dakar
Si no cambian el motor mañana chaleco no llega a la mitad de la etapa la coolaboracion de ktm no afecta en la decision final

If they don't change the engine tomorrow Chaleco does't get to half of the stage the colaboracion with KTM does not affect the final decision

Now that's a situation... Would you change the engine when your direct rival (you know what I mean) tell you to do so? Is it just a mind-game or the situation is that bad really?

[Jurassic]

Originally Posted by knybanjo

It might be fun to see the 'parade' turn into a fight for third.

Hmm, new engine, home territory and a point to prove. I reckon Chaleco will fly tomorrow.

[Jurassic]

Luis is in!!!!!!!: clap