Spies will miss first Ducati test

RiderGary · October 25th, 2012, 11:30 AM

Just read he's out for the rest of this season and will miss his first Ducati test.
He just had shoulder surgery and will be out 10-12 weeks. His bad luck continues, multiple mechanical failures/problems, 18 crashes and now this. Not a good start for his Ducati employment. I sure hope HE can adapt to the Ducati, not many have.

rm4two · October 25th, 2012, 11:39 AM

Yeah this does suck. Spies and his M1 are cursed I swear! Makes you kinda wonder why Lorenzo hasn't had any of the same issues?

jarelj · October 25th, 2012, 11:44 AM

That's a real bummer, getting some initial seat time on the Desmosedici would definitely be a plus for him. But he's shown the ability to be fast already, so it's not like an "unknown" can he ride a GP bike or not, and being a Superbike guy like Nicky that may help him adapt as well. Only time will tell........

jyli19 · October 25th, 2012, 12:35 PM

I like Spies, but he's still missing that little extra something. Espcially this year, looks like he threw in the towel after Estoril. Too many Tequila shots with Colin?

jarelj · October 25th, 2012, 01:44 PM

Who could blame him after the string of freak occurences that either had him on the ground or back in the pits with mechanical problems all year! I hope we see the "old" Spies back next year, he's certainly got the talent in there somewhere, look what he accomplished his rookie season in World Superbike.

jyli19 · October 25th, 2012, 04:14 PM

The Pramac bike suppose to be factory backed as well. His goal next year is to out ride Hayden, then the factory seat should be his.

mig1199 · December 27th, 2012, 11:10 PM

I'm more interested in the World SBK Scene where our 1199 Panigales will be raced with Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini on Board!

Though, it will be nice to see what MotoGp and SBK have in stored for us next year!!! But I cant wait to see our Panigales race...as racing improves the breed!

mark419ny · December 28th, 2012, 04:58 AM

i look forward to both moto gp and wsbk. i want to see the 1199 race. i also want to see what marc marquez can do. jorge and dani going at it should be fun. cant wait when rossi is second fiddle to jorge and make excuses on why he cant win. just a shame stoner wont be there. as for spies hope he comes back strong. would love to see him be in contention again.

SOULRIDER · December 28th, 2012, 06:24 AM

I really believe Suzuki will renew their MotoGP effort in 2014 and Spies will end up there, or at least I hope. He will be fighting for 8th-10th place on the Pramac machine.

rm4two · December 28th, 2012, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOULRIDER

I really believe Suzuki will renew their MotoGP effort in 2014 and Spies will end up there, or at least I hope. He will be fighting for 8th-10th place on the Pramac machine.

He and crazy Joe are getting factory spec GP13s, so one would think he would be on pace with Dovi and Hayden at the very least?

October 25th, 2012, 11:30 AM	#1
RiderGary Member Joined: May 2012 From: Oregon Posts: 79 Thanks: 4 I Ride: 1199 Panigale S	Spies will miss first Ducati test Just read he's out for the rest of this season and will miss his first Ducati test. He just had shoulder surgery and will be out 10-12 weeks. His bad luck continues, multiple mechanical failures/problems, 18 crashes and now this. Not a good start for his Ducati employment. I sure hope HE can adapt to the Ducati, not many have.

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October 25th, 2012, 11:39 AM	#2
rm4two Senior Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 792 Thanks: 75 I Ride: 1199 Panigale	Yeah this does suck. Spies and his M1 are cursed I swear! Makes you kinda wonder why Lorenzo hasn't had any of the same issues?

October 25th, 2012, 11:44 AM	#3
jarelj Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Omaha, NE USA Posts: 347 Thanks: 33 I Ride: 1199 Panigale	That's a real bummer, getting some initial seat time on the Desmosedici would definitely be a plus for him. But he's shown the ability to be fast already, so it's not like an "unknown" can he ride a GP bike or not, and being a Superbike guy like Nicky that may help him adapt as well. Only time will tell........

October 25th, 2012, 12:35 PM	#4
jyli19 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: So-Cal Posts: 346 Thanks: 12	I like Spies, but he's still missing that little extra something. Espcially this year, looks like he threw in the towel after Estoril. Too many Tequila shots with Colin?

October 25th, 2012, 01:44 PM	#5
jarelj Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Omaha, NE USA Posts: 347 Thanks: 33 I Ride: 1199 Panigale	Who could blame him after the string of freak occurences that either had him on the ground or back in the pits with mechanical problems all year! I hope we see the "old" Spies back next year, he's certainly got the talent in there somewhere, look what he accomplished his rookie season in World Superbike.

October 25th, 2012, 04:14 PM	#6
jyli19 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: So-Cal Posts: 346 Thanks: 12	The Pramac bike suppose to be factory backed as well. His goal next year is to out ride Hayden, then the factory seat should be his.

December 27th, 2012, 11:10 PM	#7
mig1199 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Philippines Posts: 309 Thanks: 17	I'm more interested in the World SBK Scene where our 1199 Panigales will be raced with Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini on Board! Though, it will be nice to see what MotoGp and SBK have in stored for us next year!!! But I cant wait to see our Panigales race...as racing improves the breed!

December 28th, 2012, 04:58 AM	#8
mark419ny Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: New York Posts: 823 Thanks: 126 I Ride: 1199 s abs	i look forward to both moto gp and wsbk. i want to see the 1199 race. i also want to see what marc marquez can do. jorge and dani going at it should be fun. cant wait when rossi is second fiddle to jorge and make excuses on why he cant win. just a shame stoner wont be there. as for spies hope he comes back strong. would love to see him be in contention again.

December 28th, 2012, 06:24 AM	#9
SOULRIDER Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: Tampa, FL and Charlottesville, VA Posts: 285 Thanks: 37 I Ride: Ducati Panigale S, KTM 300XC, Yamaha R1 (Race/Track).	I really believe Suzuki will renew their MotoGP effort in 2014 and Spies will end up there, or at least I hope. He will be fighting for 8th-10th place on the Pramac machine.