Circuit Racing at Jerez, Spain, on Sunday (3/4/11), which was won by Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo, presents a number of dramas. Because, in the second series is going seven MotoGP 2011 accident. Slippery track due to rain since early morning to make seven-rider is a victim.



Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda) and Valentino Rossi (Ducati) became the first victim. After that, turn Marco Simoncelli (Gresini Honda), who fell while leading the race course, followed by Randy de Puniet (Pramac Ducati), Ben Spies (Yamaha), Colin Edwards (Yamaha Tech 3), and Karel Abraham (Cardion Ducati). Of the seven victims, only Rossi and Abraham can reach the finish line to finish the race.



Indeed, the contest that lasted 26 laps it would take place tight and exciting. Moreover, Rossi who should start from position 12 due to perform poorly during qualifying yesterday, providing an exciting spectacle. "The Doctor", who has a good record at Jerez (already six times to win the primary class in this circuit), to start with sweet so directly joined with the rider in front.



The drama began presented on the sixth lap, when Simoncelli was in the front position after crucify Lorenzo and Stoner. At that time, Rossi, who recorded the fastest lap began to poke into the future with the past Lorenzo to occupy the third position. Entering the first corner, Rossi's maneuver again in order to rise to number two with trying to pass Stoner.



When a little ahead of Stoner, thus losing control of his motorcycle skidded, which makes the fall. Stoner, who was just behind could not escape, and become involved in an accident streak. Rossi drawn into the position of crushed gravel with the bike. Nevertheless, the Italian rider was able to stand after being helped the officers and continue the race, while the rest directly Stoner - Rossi finally went to the Honda garage to apologize to Stoner.



Memberika accident benefits to Simoncelli, who more than two seconds ahead of Lorenzo. Italian rider is poised to achieve the first victory in the MotoGP arena and became the first rider in a satellite team that can take the first podium since the team Gresini's Toni Elias won the Portuguese GP in 2006.



Unfortunately, the dream rider spiky hair, which was touted as Rossi's successor, had vanished in the lap-12. Simoncelli had to pay costly a mistake he did when cornering, because the bike away and he bounced. While trying to force myself to continue the race, but conditions do not allow the motor so he was forced back into the garage.



The loss of a number of top riders did not make the competition is reduced. Spies turn the show off. Lorenzo's teammate is brisk competition in the front row while fighting with Pedrosa. Finally, former world superbike champion is successfully beat Pedrosa, to put the Yamaha in the position 1-2. However, the composition was changed during the race three laps left again. Spies did not "settle" on the wet track, so he slipped and failed to continue the race.



Apparently, the victims of the slippery track did not stop there. On lap-25 turn Edwards who suffered the fate of unlucky, because she had to leave the race despite being in a position to number three on the podium. This gives the advantage to his teammate Rossi, Nicky Hayden, who ultimately could be on the podium number three, making the Spanish GP podium was occupied by three different teams, ie Yamaha, Honda and Ducati.

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16 New Team Interested in Participatory MotoGP 2012

Federation of International Motorsport, FIM, reveal that there are 16 new teams that expressed interest to take part in the MotoGP Competition 2012. That is, the enthusiasm of the newcomers are very high in welcoming the new season, which will use 1,000 cc engine.

"IRTA (The International Road Racing Teams Association) is accepting applications from 16 teams that are not currently participating in the MotoGP class," the statement FIM.

"After reviewing initial applications with Dorna, it was decided to provide further information to 14 (of 16) which contains the 21 rider team. The teams will be given a prospectus that contains complete details about terms and conditions of participation.

"The teams that want the application processed must wait until Saturday, May 14, to submit comprehensive details of their plans to participate. This application will be reviewed at Le Mans and the team will be notified of acceptance, rejection or pending status.

"The teams accepted will be announced on Friday, June 3, on the first day of the Catalunya GP, to apply for bail to the IRTA. A final list of accepted teams will be announced later."

MotoGP will enter a new era in the summer of 2012, when the engine capacity will be increased from 800cc to 1.000cc-limit-despite the cylinder hole - while the new category Rules Claims Team, will also be introduced.

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Surprise! Capirossi Become Fastest

Pramac Ducati rider, Loris Capirossi, made ​​a surprise third at the GP practice of Portugal, on Saturday (30/4/11). At the last practice at the Estoril circuit, Capirossi be the fastest, beating world champion Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) and Ducati rider Nicky Hayden, who in a row behind it.

In a session where the track was never fully dry because color was light rain, Capirossi recorded the best time, 1 minute 44.515 seconds. He was half a second ahead of Lorenzo.

In this last exercise, Ducati showed a promising performance. This is evident from the results indicated two riders from the team of the manufacturer, Hayden and Valentino Rossi, who are in positions three and four. They beat a trio of Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner, Andrea Dovizioso, and Dani Pedrosa.

Disappointing results achieved by the Honda Gresini rider, Marco Simoncelli, who mastered the two free practice yesterday. This spiky-haired rider slipped into the order of nine, behind the LCR Honda rider, Toni Elias Moto2 world-champion last season.

The only rider who decided not to take part in free practice that the conditions are not too good this is Alvaro Bautista. The Rizla Suzuki rider, who has appeared again after the injury a broken left thigh bone in the series debut in Qatar, did not want to take risks.

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Fantastic Pedrosa, Rossi's "Slipping"

Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa, appear fantastic to end the domination of the Yamaha rider, Jorge Lorenzo, on the Estoril circuit, Portugal. In a thrilling race for 28 laps on Sunday (01/05/2011), kompatriotnya beat Spaniard Pedrosa was to become champion, as well as grabbed victory in the MotoGP 2011 season premiere this.

Behind the Spanish duo was teammate Pedrosa, Casey Stoner, who closed to within 7.658 seconds. Meanwhile, Valentino Rossi had to accept bitter towards the finish because before crossing the line (the finish) overtaken by other Repsol Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso, who continue to stick it during the race.

Bad outcome must be accepted Gresini Honda rider, Marco Simoncelli, who failed to finish the race. Start from the position of the two and become one of the favorites to win, this spiky-haired rider just had an accident on the first lap in fifth bend so pupuslah his ambition to win.

With the results of this third series, then Lorenzo stay on top of the standings with 65 points total, the results of one win and two runner-ups, followed by Pedrosa by 61 points. Three positions occupied by Stoner, who was the winner of the series premiered in Qatar, with a collection of 41 points.

The road race

When the red light signal race starts, Lorenzo immediately skyrocketed. This world champion, who occupy pole at Estoril at the same time establishing their dominance by winning four poles in the last four seasons, followed by Repsol Honda duo Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner. Rossi did a great start because he immediately leapt to fourth after starting from ninth position.

However, misfortune struck Simoncelli because he fell before the fight took place tight. Being in the top three and is trying menggeber bike, this spiky-haired rider bounce off and fall on the fifth corner, now will turn to the left, so he failed to continue the race. Apparently, the Estoril circuit into an arena that brings bad luck for the Italian rider because since free practice, qualifying, and race he's always had an accident.

Entering the fourth lap, has begun a gap between the two leading rider, that Lorenzo-Pedrosa, with Rossi-Stoner and Dovizioso. Lorenzo and Pedrosa, who competing gaining pole position, winning more than two seconds over Stoner, who "not disturbed" in the top three. While Rossi is more than 4 seconds adrift of pole position.

On the seventh lap, Lorenzo and Pedrosa getting away from the pursuit of his opponents. Spanish duo seems to fight alone to be the best because they only differ less than 0.1 seconds. While Stoner, who is behind them, left more than 2 seconds. While in the third group, who fight the top four, there was tight battle between Rossi, Dovizioso and Tech 3 Yamaha rider Colin Edwards.

Entering the 12th lap, Rossi was getting farther behind than three competitors in front of him. "The Doctor" for more than eight seconds adrift with Lorenzo who continue to receive pressure from Pedrosa, who until lap this makes three times the fastest lap. Overall, there was no change in composition because all the riders who still appear able to maintain its position.

It's just that, competition becomes increasingly monotonous because it only involves Lorenzo and Pedrosa. In fact, during the race six laps remaining, they increasingly far left adrift Stoner more than 5 seconds, let alone with Rossi, who increasingly left with a gap of more than 13 seconds.

Pedrosa hard struggle to pursue a fruitful Lorenzo on lap 24. After the maximum menggeber bike on the track straight and hard braking, he managed to take from the inside when cornering to the right so that they can take over the course of the race. One lap later, Pedrosa, the total conducted six fastest laps, getting away with more than 0.4 second difference on Lorenzo, who in the past three seasons always dominated the Grand Prix of Portugal (both qualifying and race).

This success also shows that the interference experienced by Pedrosa's shoulder is recovering. In fact, he was in the process of post-operative healing early April to remove a metal plate in his collarbone, which is suspected to be causing him numb during the race (in Qatar and Jerez).

Results must be experienced bitter Rossi, who again have to finish in fifth position. It is in a good position to improve the outcome along with Ducati this season, he actually "slip" when it will touch the finish line because disalip Dovizioso. As a result, Rossi returned to repeat the result at the Spanish Grand Prix early April when the finish in the top five, and seven times MotoGP world champion would have to wait longer to realize the dream on the podium.

After the Portuguese Grand Prix, the driver again preparing for the French GP at Le Mans Circuit on May 15. Last season, Lorenzo became champion in this circuit, followed by Rossi and Dovizioso.

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Pebalap Yamaha, Ben Spies.

TERKAIT

• Spies Segera Lupakan "Tragedi Jerez"
• Spies Ingin Selesaikan Urusan di Jerez
• "Atmosfir di Tim Yamaha Sangat Bagus"
• Spies Yakin dengan Potensi Mesin Yamaha
• Lorenzo Pesimistis, Spies Optimistis

ESTORIL, KOMPAS.com — Pebalap Yamaha, Ben Spies, tampil sangat mengecewakan pada seri ketiga MotoGP 2011 di Sirkuit Estoril, Portugal, Minggu (1/5/2011). Dia sempat keluar lintasan dan tercecer ke posisi belakang, sebelum akhirnya jatuh dan gagal melanjutkan lomba. Ini adalah kecelakaan kedua bagi Spies, dari tiga seri perdana musim 2011.

Ini benar-benar mengacaukan konsentrasi karena saya jadi ragu-ragu untuk melewati pebalap lain di salah satu tikungan, dan kemudian saya jatuh.

-- Ben Spies

Rupanya, ada faktor yang membuat Spies mengalami nasib buruk tersebut. Ternyata, ada alat yang tertinggal di motornya sehingga dia tidak bisa tampil maksimal untuk mengendalikan Yamaha M1 miliknya. Alat tersebut digunakan untuk memblokir sementara pipa jika terjadi banjir bahan bakar.

Lokasi alat tersebut berdekatan dengan tuas rem depan, yang menyulitkan Spies untuk mengerem secara efektif, dan akhirnya memengaruhi konsentrasinya. Inilah yang memberikan andil paling besar pada kecelakaan tersebut saat balapan selama 28 lap itu tersisa 15.

"Saya sangat kecewa dengan hari ini," ujar Spies, yang turun ke urutan ke-10 pada akhir lap kedua, setelah sebelumnya di posisi kelima saat start. "Setelah para kru melakukan banyak kerja keras akhir pekan ini, kami memulai balapan dengan pengesetan yang sangat kompetitif dan saya merasa baik."

"Ketika melihat alat tersebut belum dipindahkan, saya mencoba memperbaikinya sendiri karena itu ada di sebelah tuas rem. Saya berhasil mengangkatnya, tetapi kemudian tabung yang rusak ini terbang dan cukup menakutkan."

"Ini benar-benar mengacaukan konsentrasi karena saya jadi ragu-ragu untuk melewati pebalap lain di salah satu tikungan, dan kemudian saya jatuh."

"Setelah DNF (tidak finis) di Jerez, ini membuat saya sangat frustrasi karena benar-benar di luar kendali saya. Sekarang tak ada yang bisa dilakukan, tetapi harus saya segera mempersiapkan diri untuk menghadapi balapan di Le Mans," tambah pebalap Amerika yang sempat bersenggolan dengan kompatriotnya dari tim Ducati, Nicky Hayden, selama balapan.

Insiden ini semakin menunjukkan bahwa Estoril tak pernah memberikan nasib bagus kepada Spies. Pasalnya, musim lalu dia juga mengalami hal serupa. Bahkan, mantan juara dunia Superbike tersebut sama sekali tidak ikut lomba pada bulan Oktober karena jatuh saat menuju grid.

"Ben sekali lagi tidak beruntung di Estoril," ujar Direktur Tim Massimo Meregalli. "Sangat disayangkan bahwa kadang-kadang kesalahan manusia terjadi dalam balapan di semua tingkat. Untungnya, dia tidak terluka dan mampu menghindari tabrakan dengan pebalap lain dalam insiden itu."

Jika Spies gagal finis, maka lain halnya dengan rekan setim, Jorge Lorenzo. Juara dunia 2010 tersebut sempat menguasai jalannya lomba, sebelum akhirnya dikalahkan Dani Pedrosa. Lorenzo pun harus puas finis di posisi kedua.

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Create a tool that Disadvantaged Alas Spies

It really upset my concentration because hesitated to pass another rider in one corner, and then I fell.
- Ben Spies

Apparently, there are factors that make the Spies have bad luck. Apparently, there is a tool that remains on his motorcycle so he could not look up to control his Yamaha M1.The tool is used to temporarily block the pipe if there is flooding of fuel.

The location of the tool adjacent to the front brake lever, which makes it difficult Spies to brake effectively, and ultimately affect the concentration. This is what contributed most to the accident during the race for 28 laps remaining was 15.

"I am very disappointed with today," said Spies, who dropped to 10th by the end of the second lap, after earlier in the fifth position at start. "After the crew did a lot of hard work this weekend, we started the race by setting a very competitive and I feel good."

"When I see these tools have not been moved, I tried to fix it yourself because it is on the brake lever. I managed to lift it, but then these damaged tube fly and quite scary."

"It's really confusing because my concentration so hesitant to pass another rider in one corner, and then I fell."

"After a DNF (did not finish) in Jerez, this makes me very frustrated because it is really beyond my control. Now that nothing could be done, but I had to immediately prepare for the race at Le Mans," added the American rider who had touched by kompatriotnya from Ducati, Nicky Hayden, during the race.

The incident further shows that Estoril never give good luck to Spies. The reason, last season he also experienced the same thing. In fact, the former world superbike champion is in no way race in October because of falling on the way to the grid.

"Ben once again no luck at Estoril," said Team Director Massimo Meregalli. "It is unfortunate that human error sometimes occurs in races at all levels. Fortunately, she was unharmed and able to avoid a collision with another rider in the incident."

If Spies fails to finish, then it is different with his teammate, Jorge Lorenzo. The 2010 world champion had mastered the course of the race, before finally defeated Dani Pedrosa. Lorenzo had to be content to finish in second position.

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2011 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic

Harley Davidson innovative Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, the backbone of single-pole rigid and swingarm grease developed to withstand the demands of long distance touring riders and today a powerful engine. U.S. Pricing – Vivid Black $18,999. Solids $19,539. Two-Tones $19,959.

Specification
- Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 96™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with heated O2 sensors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
- 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission with integrated Isolated Drive System (IDS)
- Dunlop® “Multi-Tread” rear tire construction extends tire life by 25 percent
- Brembo® 4-piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor brake system
- Air-adjustable rear shocks
- Full-length rider footboards
- Height-adjustable passenger footboards
- Six-gallon fuel tank
- Optional electronic cruise control

Dimention
Length 98.3 in. (2497 mm)
Overall Width 38.0 in. (965 mm)
Overall Height 61.0 in. (1549 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden 27.3 in. (693 mm)
• Unladen 29.1 in. (739 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (130 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.2°
Trail 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1613 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias narrow whitewall):
• Front – D408F NW 130/80B17 65H
• Rear – D407 NW 180/65B16 81H
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal. (22.7 L)
(warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qts.
Primary Chain
Case Capacity 1.4 qts.
Weight:
• As Shipped 827 lbs. (375.1 kg)
• In Running Order 864 lbs. (391.9 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1360 lbs. (616.9 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 500 lbs. (226.8 kg)
• Rear 927 lbs. (420.5 kg)

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