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jeudi 11 juillet 2013
Jorge Lorenzo tells riders not to follow his Assen example
Jorge Lorenzo decision to race at Assen just 36 hours after collarbone surgery, was one of the topics that came up during today’s pre-event press conference at Sachsenring.
The Yamaha rider naturally talked about his ongoing recovery and how he is feeling: “I was really surprised to have the possibility to race at Assen, but I am also surprised at the very quick recovery that I am having. Every day I feel a big improvement, also because I have the physio working with me every day - morning and afternoon – so it is lots of hours of working together. I don’t feel perfect, but I feel much better than I did at Assen and that is very good. It was painful and scary… but it was enough to finish in fifth position and it was only two points (lost) – that was the most important thing,” said Lorenzo.
Lorenzo’s decision and the fact that the medical commission allowed him to race so soon after undergoing surgery has seemingly set a precedent for riders to emulate him, but the Spaniard warned other riders not to follow his Assen example:
Don’t do it! Don’t do what I did, please. I think riders in the future that have similar injuries to me must, or should not, take my Assen race as an example. Some friends told me that an Italian rider broke his right arm and wanted to race the next week or ten days later. It is not good. Not logical. You have to take how your body feels. If you feel good to race and mentally strong, you can race. But Assen should not be an example for anyone.”!
Cal Crutchlow also had his say on the fact that Lorenzo raised the bar. However, the Yamaha Tech3 rider during the 2012 Silverstone GP tried to pass off a badly fractured ankle for a sprain, but he was found out. He pleaded with the circuit doctors to let him race, who them made him undergo a vigourous physical test (making him run from one side of the medical center to the other four times, and then do 20 foot-raises on both feet, then ten on the left and then ten on the heel) which he passed and was allowed to compete.
I think Lorenzo has now set a bar because if someone is injured we can now go to the medical office and say ‘ah, well Jorge rode with a broken collarbone’,” saidCrutchlow. “So there is a grey area, because now they let him race, what’s next? Maybe it was just that circuit… I think riders in any championship now will use this example and say, ‘he raced with a broken bone, he had an operation, why can’t I?’ That is the grey area. One circuit might let you race and one might not.”
At Assen, Valentino Rossi said he would have probably skipped the race if he had surgery just hours before, but in the press conference the Italian said, “There has been some controversy in the past, some say that the doctors have given the go ahead just because it was me or Jorge, but things are different for everyone. For example, last year Edwards was unable to race, [Catalunya] because only 24 hours had passed from his anesthesia. Every doctor has his own protocol, but the fitness tests that you have to do are tough. In 2010, here at Sachsenring, after my leg injury, they had me bending my leg and measuring my strength. The same was done with Lorenzo. Each case is different, but if you do not pass those tests you can’t race. “
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News Galleries Videos Road Tests Twowheelsblog Login / Register Magnus Walker 1965 Porsche 911 For Sale
During 2012, clothing entrepreneur Magnus Walker said that one of his remaining ambitions was to own one Porsche 911
built in each year between 1964 and 1973. Today, he’s going the other
way and selling one of them. The car he’s putting up for sale is a 1965 example
with a 2.0-litre flat-six engine attached to a five-speed manual. It
only has 23,000 miles on the clock, which has been kept low because
Walker has a garage full of other 911s to drive.
Magnus Walker is a Brit who’s living
the American dream in California and a man with a passion for the
Porsche 911. “I have one from every year except 1973” he said. He
stopped this plans to collect an example from each year between ‘64 and
‘73 as “The novelty of having ‘every one’ wore off”. Walker doesn’t just
buy road-ready Porsches, he also likes to rebuild them. He estimates that around 80% of his day is taken up under the bonnet of a Porsche 911.
This work has also led him to add a few personal touches like drilled
door handles and vented Perspex windows. “I want them to have soul,” he
explained.
At the moment he owns more than 40 Porsche 911s. His hobby
takes up his time and money but he calls it “definitely rewarding.” He
won’t be pressed on why this example is now for sale, but has confirmed
that he will never sell his 1964 model as “something like a ‘64 911
cannot be duplicated”.
How much he will get for the car and whether he will actually let it go when a buyer is found remain to be seen.
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THE SAGAN SERIES - The Frontier Is Everywhere
Carl Sagan could read a cookbook (apple pie recipe?) and it would sound profound. Hearing that inimitable voice recite his own writing, rich with musings on the nature of the cosmos and humanity, one cannot help but well up with wonder and zeal at the awe-inspiring majesty of our universe. Reid Gower’s Sagan Series, which consists of little more than Sagan’s dictated writings cut with sweeping imagery and music, was created with the sole purpose of inspiring scientific literacy and appreciation. His work has earned him millions of Youtube views and even a TED talk.
Sagan’s words, unsurprisingly, have proven tremendously prescient. They remain perhaps the best and most eloquent distillation of the cosmic perspective, a long view all too easily forgotten in the midst of pettier concerns. Let’s hope never to lose the joyous wonder and optimism that such a perspective affords.
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1981 Honda CM400 - Retro Moto
We've been at this whole posting-beautiful-custom-bikes-on-a-blog thing for a while now, and you probably won't be surprised to learn that there's not much we haven't seen. Sex. Drugs. Rock ‘n’ (throttle) roll. It's all old news as far as we're concerned. But then, just when you think nothing could surprise you, a bike comes straight out of left field and knocks you for six. You see, this is the only bike we can remember that has appeared more than once on Pipeburn. And with some simple additions, it's builder has managed to create something that's changed so completely from where it was only four months ago, he had to correct us when we mistakenly called it his ‘new’ bike. Meet Retro Moto's CM400, version two point woah.
We began by asking Junior what he'd changed since we last spoke. “I the last four months I've built a new swing arm from scratch with a 3 inch extension, added some XR1200 shocks and changed the geometry to account for the heftier springs. I've also built an on-fork headlight that was rig welded with copper. And of course, there's the fairing.”
Junior was invited to The One Show in Austin and wanted to do something to really stand out. “With only 6 days to go, I worked like a madman and somehow got it finished the night before. It was inspired by 60's racers and WWII fighter planes. It's extremely light and totally functional; it was a real fight to ride at highway speeds before, but since this is my daily rider I wanted something to smooth it out and it worked perfectly. I also get a lot better mileage.”
“I wanted a really round front, since most other fairings are more flat. I guess that was inspired by the nose cones of old aircraft. I set out to get the nose made from one piece of metal but I realized that the whole piece wouldn't fit through the English wheel. There is at least 30 hours just in the nose itself.”
The process started with the hammer and a sandbag, and then shrinking or stretching the metal out to remove any marks. Then repeat. And repeat. And repeat. Apparently it took a lot of pressure and strength to get the compound curve of the nose just right. Junior also wanted it to be an all alloy affair, so he decided to go without a windscreen. “In my humble opinion, it flows better with the lines of the bike.”
“We wanted it to look like it was doing the ton standing still. Originally, I planned an offset headlight but I couldn't bring myself to cut a whole in the fairing.” Junior also pointed out that the number five on the fairing is for his wife, who (obviously) allows him to spend so too much time in the shop. He's also applied the stickers, sourced from friends and local shops, as a hat tip to thank them. “The biggest lesson I learned was that even though I finished it on time, it kicked my ass. More time is always your friend.”
To wrap things up, we thought we'd mention that Junior and Retro Moto will soon be the real, full-time deal. “I've recently been a part-time shop, but I am currently ramping up to be 100% by the end of the year. So there will be a lot more bikes coming out of Retro Moto.” I'm sure you'll join us in wishing him the best of luck. Let's just hope our eyeballs can stand all those extra doses of coolness.
(Photos by the silly talented Dat Mai)
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Cal Crutchlow's negotiations with Yamaha have reached an impasse
Cal Crutchlow’s negotiations with Yamaha seemed to have reached an impasse, at least judging by the interview that the British rider gave to MCN.com.
At the moment the Yamaha Tech3 rider is 4th in the standings, with three podiums and two points more than Yamaha factory rider Valentino Rossi in the standings. and is on center stage in silly season.
Crutchlow wants a factory ride, but is willing to stay in Tech3 for another season if he receives a full-fledged factory bike and a substantial pay hike, but also if he is promised a ride in the factory team in 2015.
However. Yamaha’s head honcho Lin Jarvis seems very reluctant, rather categorical, that he can’t guarantee Crutchlow the spot, especially if both Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi should want to remain with the factory team beyond their 2014 contracts.
“At the end of the day what Yamaha can offer me at the moment isn’t what I am looking for. I think I deserve more and I have openly said to Yamaha that I want to stay and that I want to do a two-year deal. The first year would be staying at Tech 3 and the second year in the factory team but they can’t guarantee me that. Lin Jarvis (Yamaha boss) has said that if Jorge and Valentino want to stay then there is no room for me in Yamaha in 2015. They would offer me a one-year contract but they have said if they can keep Jorge and Valentino in Yamaha in 2015 they will be doing that and there is no room for me,” said Crutchlow to the British website.
Crutchlow is in talks with Ducati, who are keen to have him, also because he is a huge fan favourite in Italy, but if the Italian manufacturer decides to keep Nicky Hayden on another season instead of offering him a spot in World Superbikes, the only option for the Briton with Ducati is in Pramac, and replacing Andrea Iannone - but Pramac is another satellite team - albeit with factory support from Ducati, but there could be opening for him in the factory team in 2015.
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ICON 1000 X BIKE EXIF GEAR GIVEAWAY
We’ve teamed up with Icon 1000 to give four readers the chance to win a new jacket or helmet from the Icon 1000 range.
The Beltway and Akorp jackets are brand new designs with classic styling that conceals high-performance D3O impact protection. You get a choice of colors and fits too: choose from Black or Blue for the Beltway, or from Black/Men’s or Red/Women’s cuts for the Akorp.
There are two Variant helmets up for grabs. Our winners can choose from the minimalist opaque white Construct, or a Battlescar in Charcoal, Dark Earth, or Covert Green. The Variant exceeds every global safety standard; it also comes with a Hydradry moisture-wicking liner and a distortion-free precision optical face shield.
To enter, head over to the Icon 1000 Facebook page before 31 July 2013. It doesn’t matter where in the world you live, as long as it’s a country that USPS can deliver to.
Icon 1000 Akorp The $525 Akorp is a discreet but heavily-armored update on the classic English-style riding jacket. The coated canvas chassis is inset with premium Brazilian cowhide overlays, concealing D3O elbow and shoulder impact protectors and a Viper CE-certified back protector to help cushion the blow from untimely dismounts. A removable vest liner and black oxide hardware complete the understated military persona. [Buy]
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Icon 1000 Variant The Variant is a functional hybrid of motocross and street design, with a little Halo Master Chief influence thrown in. And as with all Icon helmets, it scores heavily on protection. The Variant is ECE, DOT, SG and SAI certified, making it a good choice for the safety-conscious. The $370-$400 lid also boasts a ‘Hydradry’ wicking liner and a wide but distortion-free shield, complete with an anti-fog coating. So it’s ideal for city traffic, bad weather and hitting the trails. [Buy Battlescar | Construct]
Icon 1000 Beltway This $600 jacket has a classic four-pocket, long-waisted silhouette with a no-nonsense tactical vibe. The canvas body is strengthened with premium leather paneling, and there’s a unique belted rear adjustment system to keep the front free of obstructions while providing a tight, waisted fit. It’s securely weatherproofed too, right down to the magnetic closure storm flap that protects the black oxide YKK main zipper. Inside, you’ll find a removable quilted vest liner and a full complement of CE-certified D3O back, shoulder, and elbow impact protectors. [Buy]
For your chance to win one of these prizes, just head over to the Icon 1000 Facebook page. Or, if you’d prefer not to enter via Facebook, send a postcard to: ICON 1000 Contest Submission, ICON Motosports, 1745 NW Marshall Ave., Portland, OR 97209. Include your name, postal address and email address and make sure we receive it by 31 July 2013.
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Fire up the Sport Quattro and let's paint the town red
Red supercars are more commonly represented by super fast, low-slung Italian beauties rather than four-wheel-drive German coupés. Yet this ultra-rare Audi Sport Quattro packs all the punch (and more) of an offering from Italy; it’s quicker than a V12 Lamborghini of the era…
Audi built 200 road-going Sport Quattros to homologate its Group B rally car in the 80s, though there’s much debate as to whether that many were actually delivered.
The Sport Quattro looks awkward from whichever angle you look at it...
The Ingolstadt-based engineers created the production version by chopping over a foot out of the wheelbase of the standard car, adding countless vents and louvres to aid cooling and bulging the bodywork to almost comical levels. It’s not what you’d call pretty, and the new, steeply raked windscreen – a direct request from the Audi Sport rally drivers to reduce internal reflections from the dashboard – ensures the Sport Quattro looks awkward from whichever angle you look at it.
There’s no denying its epic performance, though. The Sport Quattro was fast (0-60mph in 4.8secs) and can still hold its own today. Using weight-saving techniques learned from Audi's top secret 'Group S' project, and state-of-the-art technology, it was easily a more accomplished road car than its Group B rivals (Lancia 037 Stradale, Peugeot 205 T16 etc.).
And whereas those other Group B homologation specials have all the road-going functionality of the snarling rally cars they resemble, the Quattro was different. It had ABS, four-wheel-drive and a sophisticated leather interior built to Audi’s typically obsessive levels of quality. You really can use it everyday.
More to the point, it’s a seriously special, immensely exclusive car with a rich and successful motorsport heritage. Though Sport Quattros were often specified in dark green, black or white, this exceptional example is offered in Tornado Red. One thing’s for sure: you’re not going to pass another red Sport Quattro on the road. We're not sure the same could be said of a red Ferrari…
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