2009 WSBK pre-season smack talk thread..

L8 Braker · 02-21-2009, 11:48 PM

1 week to go before the start of the WSBK season...Let's get it on

This season should be one of the best ever....
--Bayliss retired, so the field is wide open
--Spies is riding a Yami
--Max Biaggi and Shinya Nakano will be on Aprilia's
--Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus will be on BMW's
--Nori Haga and Michel Fabrizio will be on Duc's
--Carlos Checa is still riding the Honda at age 36
--New faces Byrne and Sykes will make things interesting

So who's your early pick to win it all???

Being a huge Honda guy, I'm not liking it, but Haga on the Duc seems to be a good match...Your thoughts?

JK · 02-22-2009, 12:26 AM

i'd love for spies to win. The Duc is proven, Haga is gonna be bezerker this year.

Mikey · 02-22-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JK

i'd love for spies to win. The Duc is proven, Haga is gonna be bezerker this year.

I love watching Haga run, and with the displacement advantage Ducati gets, things look really good for him this year.

Porkchop · 02-22-2009, 03:35 AM

I think Yami's new engine is gonna be tough.....

Mikey · 02-22-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

I think Yami's new engine is gonna be tough.....

Maybe, but it'll still suck below 10K.

speedylocksmith · 02-22-2009, 11:55 AM

Haga deserves a championship and this is probably his best chance. I hope to see Spies do well so he can work his way up to MotoGP

smileyman · 02-23-2009, 11:08 AM

Haga has experience and the team. The team usually wins championships.
Spies has the bike and the drive no doubt.
Biaggi and Checa have alot of experience, Checa having the better ride with a years R&D already done.
Fabrizio is trying to prove himself worthy. He's not.
Corser and Xaus will have moments of brilliance but will have their hands full developing that BMW.
My big ? is can Neukirchner and Kagayama bring back the GSXR squad??

I predict carnage, excitement, and entertainment!

Ducati Diva · 02-23-2009, 09:28 PM

Would love to see Spies take it but not likely since it's his first year in this series and a new bike. Def will be pulling for him though.
I'm guessing Haga but you never know. Just want an action packed season with lots of yelling at the TV!

Corey · 02-23-2009, 09:31 PM

I wish Haga would win, but he hasn't been worth much of a shit since almost winning on the R7. He's a great rider to watch, especially when he's on, but Haga is consistantly beaten by Haga. Still, I root for him every year.

Mr Lefty · 02-23-2009, 09:44 PM

Wtf you forgot max noycuchnier (sp?). He was fifth last year... Second at one point. I like him... But don't know about him winning it all. The yami is rumored to be kick ass... Gonna be a good season for sure!

View Poll Results: Who will be WSBK champion for 2009?
Haga	8	57.14%
Biaggi	1	7.14%
Corser	0	0%
Spies	4	28.57%
Carlos Checa	0	0%
Kiyonari	0	0%
Nieto	0	0%
Xaus	0	0%
Fabrizio	1	7.14%
Neukirchner	0	0%
Rea	0	0%
Byrne	0	0%
Sykes	0	0%
Nakano	0	0%
Tamada	0	0%
Kagayama	0	0%
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02-21-2009, 11:48 PM	#1
L8 Braker Swollen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	2009 WSBK pre-season smack talk thread.. 1 week to go before the start of the WSBK season...Let's get it on This season should be one of the best ever.... --Bayliss retired, so the field is wide open --Spies is riding a Yami --Max Biaggi and Shinya Nakano will be on Aprilia's --Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus will be on BMW's --Nori Haga and Michel Fabrizio will be on Duc's --Carlos Checa is still riding the Honda at age 36 --New faces Byrne and Sykes will make things interesting So who's your early pick to win it all??? Being a huge Honda guy, I'm not liking it, but Haga on the Duc seems to be a good match...Your thoughts? Last edited by L8 Braker; 02-21-2009 at 11:53 PM..

02-22-2009, 12:26 AM	#2
JK noodles... dont noodles.. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 427	i'd love for spies to win. The Duc is proven, Haga is gonna be bezerker this year. __________________ Theres no sense crying over every mistake, you just keep on trying till you run out of cake.

02-22-2009, 03:35 AM	#4
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	I think Yami's new engine is gonna be tough..... __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

02-23-2009, 11:08 AM	#7
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Haga has experience and the team. The team usually wins championships. Spies has the bike and the drive no doubt. Biaggi and Checa have alot of experience, Checa having the better ride with a years R&D already done. Fabrizio is trying to prove himself worthy. He's not. Corser and Xaus will have moments of brilliance but will have their hands full developing that BMW. My big ? is can Neukirchner and Kagayama bring back the GSXR squad?? I predict carnage, excitement, and entertainment! __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

02-22-2009, 11:55 AM	#6
speedylocksmith Much better off!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hollyweird, FL Moto: 05 1Krr Posts: 676	Haga deserves a championship and this is probably his best chance. I hope to see Spies do well so he can work his way up to MotoGP

02-23-2009, 09:28 PM	#8
Ducati Diva just learning Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: western nc Moto: 1996 M900 Posts: 1,348	Would love to see Spies take it but not likely since it's his first year in this series and a new bike. Def will be pulling for him though. I'm guessing Haga but you never know. Just want an action packed season with lots of yelling at the TV! __________________ Todays mighty oak is just yesterdays nut who stood it's ground!

02-23-2009, 09:31 PM	#9
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	I wish Haga would win, but he hasn't been worth much of a shit since almost winning on the R7. He's a great rider to watch, especially when he's on, but Haga is consistantly beaten by Haga. Still, I root for him every year. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

02-23-2009, 09:44 PM	#10
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Wtf you forgot max noycuchnier (sp?). He was fifth last year... Second at one point. I like him... But don't know about him winning it all. The yami is rumored to be kick ass... Gonna be a good season for sure!