Haydens Replacement ??????

[wonnaride]

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/Troy+Bayliss+will+be+in+Monza+on+board+the+GP9+nex t+week

[Cedric]

I'll believe that when I see it!

[gazujc]

Bayliss has said for a while that he would be available to Ducati and riding some of their bikes this year as has Ducati themselves.

No surprises that he is testing for them and it doesn't mean any return to bikes.







Gaz

[wonnaride]

Tongue in cheek fella's!

[Dave75]

no way it will never happen

[Zee]

I wouldn't rule it out...proven he's up to it.
Question is, who'd play second fiddle :confused1:
You could see the podium now....casey cry'in over some move and Baylis giving him a bitch slap :lmao: ...he strikes me as a no bs rider :ayyy:

Unfortunately, contractual agreements, sponsors, target markets etc and Baylis's will, imo are hurdles that are unlikely to see this occurr :(

[wade193]

Of all the photo's of TB why would they use one of him not even looking at the camera. I doubt it will mean a return to racing, i'd be happy with it but wont be crossing my fingers in anticipation. Two Aussies in a team would be good though.

[oz r1]

It would be good to see :)but i don't think he will race a bike again , even a gp bike , and if he did he doesn't want to show hayden up , because he would.

[Captain]

He's just doing some testing ... apparently

Bayliss slings a leg over the Desmosedici GP9 at Mugello

Troy Bayliss completed his first day of testing on board the Desmosedici GP9 at Mugello today alongside regular factory test rider Vittoriano Guareschi.

It was a first outing for the Australian on a MotoGP bike since the final round of 2006, when he followed up his second World Superbike title by competing in the final Grand Prix of the season at Valencia, scoring a sensational one-two for Ducati with victory ahead of his team-mate Loris Capirossi.

Today was also Bayliss' first taste of an 800cc MotoGP machine and his first track action of any sort since ending the 2008 WSBK title-winning season, and his legendary racing career, with a double race victory at Portimao.

"This is literally the first time I've ridden a motorcycle since we unveiled the 1198 after the end of last season at Portimao", said the Australian rider.

"It was nice to shake off a bit of rust and with Mugello being such a physical circuit it was a good workout!

"The last time I rode a GP machine was at Valencia, which was the 990cc, but the 800cc isn't exactly lacking power and I just spent today getting a feel for it.

"I can't wait to get back out there tomorrow and on Thursday and hopefully by the end of the session I'll be able to give some useful feedback to Filippo (Preziosi)”.


http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchives/2009/May/Bayliss_GP9b.jpg

http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchives/2009/May/Bayliss_GP9.jpg

How come he's allowed to keep his head in the centre of the bike? :lmao:

[DanFX]

That's how Bayliss rides :mod_smilie_rockwoot

[ozimoto]

How come he's allowed to keep his head in the centre of the bike? :lmao:

Because he doesn't want to drag it on the ground from the extreme lean angle.:ayyy:

[Captain]

Also that's not his usual race suit, is it? Or his helmet? Do you reckon they would make him a special one just to 'test-ride'?
It's getting publicity, so maybe they would. How cool would it be to see him in motoGP ... even if just for one season?

[bdinnerv]

I am pretty sure at the end of last year there was mention of Bayliss signing on with Ducatti as a test rider, he retired from competitive riding but you cant keep him off a bike for too long

[Jake]

He's just preparing to hand Rossi's own ass to him :ayyy:

[wade193]

http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchives/2009/May/Bayliss_GP9b.jpg


The bubbles on his visor would be annoying. It must be a releif to finally get those tear off's off.

[Captain]

I've often thought the same wade .... maybe they don't 'show' from the inside?

[zRoYz]

Also that's not his usual race suit, is it? Or his helmet? Do you reckon they would make him a special one just to 'test-ride'?
It's getting publicity, so maybe they would. How cool would it be to see him in motoGP ... even if just for one season?

Yep all new, Duc love him to death & know people also love him so supplying him with gear just for his riding on the GP9 is a no brainer as they know it will generate publicity & they don't want him looking shabby.

The respect he would have received from duc after being shafted from motogp team, then going to Honda but saying nothing bad about duc spk's volumes of the man. Then coming back to duc in SBK & winning why wouldn't they.

[Captain]

I guess much would depend on his lap times now, wouldn't it? Just say his lap times are much faster than Hayden's .... just say. Then what? I guess it'll lead to nothing if he's truly retired, then again he wouldn't be the first to be enticed back one way or another ...
A lot of 'ifs' though :lmao:

[wade193]

Thats true, cause Sete Gibenau is back

[Mrs Mozz]

"This is literally the first time I've ridden a motorcycle since we unveiled the 1198 after the end of last season at Portimao", said the Australian rider.

"It was nice to shake off a bit of rust and with Mugello being such a physical circuit it was a good workout!

"The last time I rode a GP machine was at Valencia, which was the 990cc, but the 800cc isn't exactly lacking power and I just spent today getting a feel for it.

"I can't wait to get back out there tomorrow and on Thursday and hopefully by the end of the session I'll be able to give some useful feedback to Filippo (Preziosi)”.Quote TB




If those pics are of his first time on a bike in months and hes just getting a 'feel' for the bike, imagine how he will ride once he is comfortable on the thing!!:notworthy::notworthy:

I dont think he will race again because he said he wont and something about him makes me feel he meant it.:crysmiley:Sad cause I'd love to see it. Maybe he will do a one off guest ride, like that year he won SBK. That would rock:mod_smilie_rockwoot:mod_smilie_rockwoot

[WET4URacing]

How come he's allowed to keep his head in the centre of the bike? :lmao:[/quote]


coz he's the current world champion . he can do anything he wants to. think pitty does to

[clarkey]

Any of his times posted by chance ??

[wonnaride]

Also that's not his usual race suit, is it? Or his helmet? Do you reckon they would make him a special one just to 'test-ride'?


Pretty sure Arlen Ness would make him leathers to suit whatever bike he was riding and Ducati would want him in leathers that match the team sponsors.
The helmet is the same design he wore at the last round in Portimao bar the Marlboro sticker that isn't a Marlboro sticker.

[WET4URacing]

looks like a marlboro sticker to me.

[jasonbw]

looks like a marlboro sticker to me.

+1
It's a "clayton's" Marlboro sticker...

OK, the youngings won't understand that.

[Krack]

1.2 secs slower than Stoner last year. Couple of tenths faster than Vittoriano.

[Dave75]

Nice pics, wouldn't mind riding that bike myself

[Bigdog]

From MotoGP.com:

Desmosedici testing concludes positively for Bayliss
Thursday, 14 May 2009

The test session that saw Troy Bayliss ride the Desmosedici GP9 together with official test rider Vittoriano Guareschi has today concluded at the Italian track of Mugello.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd137/Ballmead/n498842_Bayliss_01_original.jpg

Bayliss enjoyed his time on track and has got back into the riding, six months after his retirement from Superbike racing and having not ridden a bike since then. On leaving the Tuscan track this afternoon he declared he was satisfied with his pace after having had only three days to ride. 1m51.2, the best time registered by the Australian this week, is a very respectable time, also considering the fact that the MotoGP 800cc machine was totally new to him. Official GP test rider Vittoriano Guareschi also recorded a similar fastest time of 1m51.4 during the three useful track days.

“I’ve had three good days during which I’ve felt like a rider again", said a smiling Bayliss. "It didn’t take long to get back into it but, before anyone gets any ideas, I will also say that I’m happy to be heading back to the airport and towards Australia and home this evening: I have no intention of returning to racing! Having said that, I have had fun and I hope at the same time that I’ve been of use to Filippo (Preziosi). We worked each day on the bike and each day I was able to push harder, until I started to record some respectable times. Now I’ll stay home for a while but later in June or July I’ll be back in Europe for a few weeks. I will probably test the bike again during that time, I don’t know exactly when, but I am very happy to play a part in this project!”

“Working with Troy has been useful because he has a very different riding style to Vittoriano” commented Filippo Preziosi, "and so it’s been interesting and beneficial to hear his impressions of the GP9 also. We worked on chassis set-ups that are pretty different from those which we usually use and the results were promising although we need to look at this further. Congratulations to Vittoriano who is in great shape right now! After his excellent results in the Jerez Time Attack, he has also recorded his best ever time at Mugello this week with a 1m51.4s. We are proud to have such a diligent and fast test rider and that we can count on Troy’s great experience to continue to improve our bike.”

[Captain]

How do those times compare with Stoner?

[jasonbw]

1.2 secs slower than Stoner last year. Couple of tenths faster than Vittoriano.

Cap, Krack answered your question already.

[Captain]

Thanks Krack (and Jason :)).... missed your post altogether

[jasonbw]

I do that all the time!!!! I seem to be with it today.. sure sign I need more alcohol.

[clarkey]

1.2 secs slower than Stoner last year. Couple of tenths faster than Vittoriano.

Sorry , I no I should look it up ...but im lazy, Was that stoners race pace or qualifying ? Be scary if that was qualifying times , be interested to see some race distance times vs Troy consistent times..wonder whre he would have featured ? Biggest shame of all I guess if he is still good enough to compete-I for one would donate to get him on bike :mod_smilie_rockwoot

[Krack]

I'm sure it's Stoners race lap which I believe is the lap record. Hang on I'll look it up...............................













OK Clarkey ya lazy bastard. Poll time Rossi 1.48.13
Lap record- Stoner1.50.003

[clarkey]

I'm sure it's Stoners race lap which I believe is the lap record. Hang on I'll look it up...............................













OK Clarkey ya lazy bastard. Poll time Rossi 1.48.13
Lap record- Stoner1.50.003

Champion
:ayyy:

[wonnaride]

+1
It's a "clayton's" Marlboro sticker...

OK, the youngings won't understand that.


Exactly what i meant ,"the drink you have when your not having a drink!"
Does this mean i'm old??:Kat00:

[jasonbw]

:D Yep, spoken like Jack Thompson himself. That's the one.

[Krack]

'And then he said '"Now we can all get some sleep"" ". :pisslaugh::pisslaugh::D:pisslaugh:

[jasonbw]

HA hahahahaha... the joke... forgot that...

[Captain]

Don't remember the 'sleep' bit :confused1: I rekon you're making it up as you go ... :lmao:

[jasonbw]

It was the opening line... the commercial started with JT saying that line and everyone laughs, some old guy asks what will he have next then he says to the bar tend to give him a claytons. Ad ends and then the Don Lane show was on :D