Nicky gets his shit together

[CMG241]

Knew he could do it, finally figured the Desmo out - and Spies continues to impress!

http://www.roadracerx.com/breaking-n...y-2-with-pics/

[Pittenger5]

Call me crazy, but didnt he have some good practices last year as well?
Regardless, lets hope he really did come to terms with it.

[scottieducati]

He put in some laps in practice on qualifying rubber last year.... flying laps. He seems to be much more consistently on the pace thus far in testing. Basically there was an interview a ways back or some article mentioning a big reason why they renewed his contract is that all the development that he did made it easier for the satellite team riders' to ride the bike as well. So basically Stoner = Only His Bike, Hayden = development for everyone else.

[SAB]

Good to see Vale and Ben up there. I still have my doubts about Hayden. I don't think he'll ever be as fast as the Top 4. When Vale throws in the hat, I see Hayden filling the consistently mediocre place in the standings that Edwards now occupies.

[xsiliconkid]

Go Nicky..... and he's sporting a huge surgery scar on his forearm from a couple of weeks back....

ouch .... big gap back to Ben in 5th!

[Paul_E_D]

One day at a time, but Nicky sounds happier, and that can only lead to better performance.

[BMFR6]

anyone confirm if he was on a qualifier?? I love Nicky and I'll always supports Americans, but from 11th to 3rd?? Not so sure I'm ready to drink that kool-aid yet.

[a13x]

He said he was on the 'old standard Bridgestone not the new style some guys were trying today'

I didn't get the impression it was a q