Ok, what's Nicky's problem on this new Honda ?

I think he's not comfortable with some of the rider aides..

But i don't really know..

I think he's better suited to AMA.. motogp is too competitive..but he won the 2006 title!!!!!!! still amused by this..

i think he feels uncomfortable on the bike because he's got no b******s!

Balls ?
Boobs ?
Beers ?

maybe all three! but mainly balls ! sorry
tassie i no you like him and so do i but God i wish he would get a bit more fight in him!!

maybe he's just not clever enough????

Sometimes, I really admire his character, he didnt seem to be the type who can be led astray easily... he sleeps early, he trains everyday, he doesnt smoke nor drink! Amazing, he wasnt abit influenced by those spanish and italian mechanics !

i re gained my liking of nicky this season because i think he has been let down by honda over danni....not fare!...and has been big enough not to get into the war of words with him...respect....but i jus get the impression he doesnt want the win enough!....just me...

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nina wrote : i re gained my liking of nicky this season because i think he has been let down by honda over danni....not fare!...and has been big enough not to get into the war of words with him...respect....but i jus get the impression he doesnt want the win enough!....just me...

I like him after reading an article from him shortly after he won the 2006 title when everyone was hating him. he said something like Vale is still the king..

Poor Nicky..

Got shafted by that damn bike again..

He'd have more luck with a push bike..

such a shame....he didnt deserve that

Can Nicky's luck getting any worse?

well done nicky.. he deserve a podium today..

Yay Nicky !!

60 days until i stalk Nicky all over PI

yay !

Has Nicky called u yet?  I want nicky to call u soon, please ask nicky if he can give me a paddock pass

No nicky hasn't called yet.

But i did duck for a few hours yesterday, maybe he called then  LOL

MOTOGP: Hayden to Ducati Announcement Expected Soon
Written by: Colin Young 08/19/2008 - 05:31 PM

American rider Nicky Hayden has agreed terms to ride for Ducati as teammate to world champion Casey Stoner in 2009. The formal announcement of Hayden’s deal is expected at next week’s San Marino Grand Prix at Misano, which is close to Ducati’s Bologna headquarters.

Hayden’s departure from the factory Repsol Honda team comes as no surprise with the 2006 world champion keen to seek a new challenge. For some time Hayden has been frustrated with the political and technical turmoil of the HRC squad.

Hayden’s Ducati deal ends his long association with Honda and has come as a big shock to the management of Honda USA who have lost a valuable marketing asset.

Ducati team boss Livio Suppo said the team has always admired Hayden and his attitude to racing.

“Last year no one gave enough credit as a rider to Casey, except maybe Nicky, plus he’s used to having a stronger teammate,” Suppo said. “In the beginning at Honda he was with Valentino Rossi and then with Dani Pedrosa and he has a lot of things that make us think he would be the best teammate for Casey.

“And we don’t have to worry about his consistency and I think he is a good, complimentary teammate for Casey. On the other hand you can always have a young rider and if he’s a rookie he has no pressure to do anything.

“We hope to confirm everything for Ducati’s 2009 plans by the end of this month, if not then at Indianapolis.”

In 2007, as the defending world champion with the #1 plate, Hayden was happy to acclaim Stoner’s riding talent as the young Australian took his world title. Hayden never claimed a Ducati power, electronics, or Bridgestone tire advantage as the main excuse for losing the title to Stoner.

“Nicky always said it was not just about the bike and tires, and he did this with the number one on his bike, which was even more difficult,” Suppo said “And this year in Assen when Casey was again very, very fast and everybody was speaking about the electronics of Ducati, it was Nicky who said, ‘Have you been out of the track to see how Casey is riding that bike?’”

thanks for the article maree!

EEks, i cant stand suppo, he never let go of any chances to flatter KC.

I hope Nicky beats KC then when he's over as teammate to KC. KC will sulk if nicky does better than him..

Won't that interesting when Nicky does bet KC?? Be on for young and old in the garage then..I'd even consider paying to watch that..

I'd pay to watch that too!