2014 Silly Season?...maybe spoilers

[duccarlos]

"Now from Ducati, the Ben Spies Edition 848*."

*Note: We aren't sure how this bike will perform as our test rider has yet to ride a fully healthy minute on the bike.

Yep, but again, they don't need 2 US riders and Ben is contracted for 2 years, while Nicky is not.

[ZLTFUL]

Not really sure where this should go since it is out from 2014 if it does happen but...

http://cyclenews.uberflip.com/i/135930/124

Some pretty good points. Especially when it comes to the Italian fans/Italian WSBK tracks.
I for one would very much like to see him keep on keeping on. Besides, the BeIN WSBK coverage is WAY better than Speed's MotoGP coverage. 

[duccarlos]

I think we beat that horse. Rossi generally follows his own rules and I think he enjoys rally more than going to WSBK. It would put him somehow in the same category as Biaggi, which he would not enjoy.

[ZLTFUL]

I dunno...Rossi seems to enjoy beating Biaggi at his "own" game.

Manufacturers...sponsors...titles...Vale enjoys taking them all from Max. LOL.

[ZLTFUL]

Redding to MotoGP for 2014... On a Honda...or maybe a Ducati...or maybe...

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/Bartholemy+confirms+MotoGP+interest+in+Redding

[Speeddog]

More of the same,  but interesting nonetheless..... seems not much interest in the Production Hondas.

http://www.motomatters.com/analysis/2013/06/24/silly_season_update_scott_redding_s_pros.html

[Speeddog]

Possibility of Nicky going to WSBK:
 http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2013/Jul/130710owb.htm

I'm not liking this at all.
Lose Nicky from Motogp and open up a slot for Crutchlow to flush his career.

[tufty]

Possibility of Nicky going to WSBK:
 http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2013/Jul/130710owb.htm

I'm not liking this at all.
Lose Nicky from Motogp and open up a slot for Crutchlow to flush his career.

Hopefully Cal is not that desperate to get on a factory bike.

[ZLTFUL]

Now if only Colin would return as well...of course, the CBR has nothing on the RC51s they used to ride (within their respective eras that is)

[Spidey]

Man, I can't remember the last time I watched Nicky actually ride.  There were like 3 laps at one point this year or last.  But before that, it was the 990cc era.  Between his Pedrosa-special 800cc bike and that dogshit Ducati, he hasn't put in a really competitive dry race in more than 7 years (cue someone to lob facts at me to tell me I'm wrong). 

[fastwin]

Just saw the Nicky/WSBK story on sbkplanet. Wouldn't hurt my feelings one bit. As was said, I'd love to have seen CEII go back to WSBK a year or so ago. I kind of miss Max, hate to see Checa struggle so much and I love to see the run by Sykes on the Kwacker this year! But I think Nicky could really add some sauce to the series. And who (that is worth a shit) would give him a top flight ride in MotoGP next year?

The Kid has proven his worth when it comes to hard work, ethics, being fair to his team and he is a PR golden boy. Other than podium finishes every week what more would you want? I'd love to see him move. He's had his day in GP. He's got a better chance at another championship in WSBK... just my 2 cents.

[Raux]

I could see Nicky taking Checa's position in WSBK.

[ducpainter]

Rumor is Carlos will hang up the leathers at the end of this season.

I hate to admit it, but I'm with fastwin on this one. It would be nice to see Nicky competing again rather than trying to herd the turd around the track.

[Raux]

well then he shouldn't ride the Panigale 

[zooom]

well then he shouldn't ride the Panigale 

well...perhaps his experience with the frameless design in GP could translate to the Panigale?...the thing he would have to get used to is steel brakes again and the grip from a different manufacture/spec/size of tire