Class picture of Rossi

[hatchet]

This is getting your elbow down

[JRide]

Wow.....thats an amazing picture!!

[DucDave]

...yeah...and, notice where he's looking. I commented in another thread that Rossi claims NOT to look way into the turn. Not saying WE shouldnt look well ahead in the turn but just that Rossi doesnt all the time. And this pic seems to support that....

freekin' amazing whatever...!

[Degsy]

Great picture BUT the kerbing is about 8" higher than the apex and it is a banked turn.

Still a great picture, but if you're gonna get your elbow down, that's the turn to do it in most easily.

[kb1]

Great picture BUT the kerbing is about 8" higher than the apex and it is a banked turn.

Still a great picture, but if you're gonna get your elbow down, that's the turn to do it in most easily.

Plus with all the electronic gizmos on their bikes apparently it's not half as nerve racking as it used to be to get to that point.

[GixerJockey]

Great picture BUT the kerbing is about 8" higher than the apex and it is a banked turn.

Still a great picture, but if you're gonna get your elbow down, that's the turn to do it in most easily.

Yea, you're right... He sucks...

[Dieseldan]

great pic!

[spydah]

...yeah...and, notice where he's looking. I commented in another thread that Rossi claims NOT to look way into the turn. Not saying WE shouldnt look well ahead in the turn but just that Rossi doesnt all the time. And this pic seems to support that....

freekin' amazing whatever...!

Or he's looking at who he's setting up to pass.

[DucDave]

Or he's looking at who he's setting up to pass.

...in those rare instances when he's not already in the lead...!

[Degsy]

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AGV helmets are known for having a low visor, making it look like the wearer is looking down.

[RandyO]

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AGV helmets are known for having a low visor, making it look like the wearer is looking down.

it also looks like he's lookin down cause of the camera angle

[Kenn157]

WOW! It's amazing how low racers can get into a corner.

[lrrs313]

Plus with all the electronic gizmos on their bikes apparently it's not half as nerve racking as it used to be to get to that point.

The electronics don't help with midcorner speed/lean angle. That's still as crazy as always has been. The electronics make entering the corner (electronic slipper clutch/engine braking management) and exiting the corner (traction/wheelie control) less dramatic.

[spicy]

[kb1]

The electronics don't help with midcorner speed/lean angle. That's still as crazy as always has been. The electronics make entering the corner (electronic slipper clutch/engine braking management) and exiting the corner (traction/wheelie control) less dramatic.

Wouldn't that mean they can carry more corner speed/angle because they can enter and exit the corner more confidently/faster?

[lrrs313]

Wouldn't that mean they can carry more corner speed/angle because they can enter and exit the corner more confidently/faster?

The less skilled (relatively) riders can get to the limits more easily, yes. Lean angle/corner speed are still limited by traction (tires/chassis/suspension). The best riders (and I think Rossi is possibly the best) can still reach the limits of available traction with or without the aid of electronics.

[Stan]

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Sick ass pic

[kb1]

The less skilled (relatively) riders can get to the limits more easily, yes. Lean angle/corner speed are still limited by traction (tires/chassis/suspension). The best riders (and I think Rossi is possibly the best) can still reach the limits of available traction with or without the aid of electronics.

Oh, I never said he couldn't I was just saying that they make it easier.

[a13x]

[hatchet]

Class shot