LowRyter

I've seen plenty buffoonery at the GPs. Perhaps the worst actor treated with kit gloves was Marquez in '15. I suppose Rossi had his way in the '00s with Biaggi, Gibernau and Stoner. It seems it was a bit of give and take and Rossi largely came out ahead, I'm not sure I saw clear bias as much as Rossi just being better in conflict- no one had more skill than Stoner however. Marquez really changed the whole deal, very aggressive, even dangerous, OTOH he has skill to pull it off, more ruthless than Rossi and more skilled than Stoner. But from him it all escalated, now a good part of the field is as aggressive and now handful of riders are on his current skill level. I can't blame Freddy a bit. If Marquez was set down in '15, things might be different now.

I've noticed that front is too stiff which causes less compliance and deflection at speed and worse buffeting around trucks. I've learned that stiffening the rear doesn't help. Soften the front fork and keep around 32 lb in front tire and 38 rear.

Finally got an update on the bike. It looks like the electrical issue is fixed. Just a few burned connectors and the affected wires. Perhaps the battery has knocked out cell. Gearbox is TBD.

in fairness, his brother let him go around him and Martin crashed from the lead. It was a good run at his best track considering it all. I was happy for JR#16 getting 8th. Pretty gutsy run.

what about Joe 16 ?

Agree with @Chuck that "flying isn't particularly dangerous", the landing OTOH..............

You never saw the movie "Grand Prix".

I agree with Phil, airlines only. Private pilots and general aviation, great hobby. I'll watch, thank you. If I'm going up, I'm going somewhere and will take the flying bus. I'm good with all these billionaires with their private jets and chauffeured cars that they don't even wear seatbelts. Just not good for me. Go ahead, you very smart, very rich guys, you know better. What could go wrong when you pay for the best?

Had some great seats for Joe Purdy and Tedeschi Trucks Band. Some stuff I hadn't heard from them were The Letter and Beck's Bolero for a closer.

Mav to Tech 3 KTM with the Beast. Binder and Acosta to factory KTM https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/vinales-makes-tech3-ktm-motogp-switch-alongside-bastianini-for-2025/10622885/

clean it off and spray some talcum powder on it. You should be able to trace the leak. I had a timing cover gasket leak.

I got an upgraded Beeline (metal case) after the first one failed. It's worked OK. Hopefully it won't fail too. I used their web trip planner recently and it worked quite well. Recommend it. I think the Bee2 has a little more sophisticated graphics than the original? I like the simplicity and layout of it. I used to write notes down with highway numbers and turns and put it in tank bag map pocket. This is essentially the same with the advantage of getting a real time distance countdown to the next turn.

I think it might be burned up. Otherwise, I won't need it

gees, i hope my starter switch can be rewired and fixed. nevermind. just bought it. If I don't need it. will let you know

I suppose the rationale for MM93 was a business one. So far as a racing decision, we'll see. For me, I think all three deserve factory bikes in three different garages on three different teams. It would be a hoot if Martin wins the title, I'm sure he's picked a lot of new fans, me being one.