Those of you that follow motorcycle racing probably know that the MotoGP teams just wrapped up a multi-day test at the Sepang circuit, the first time most riders have thrown a leg over a bike since last season. I've included a couple photos pulled from the 'net of Ben Spies, on a factory Yamaha. The first one shows him sliding both ends of the bike on the way into a corner. You'll notice he's on the gas and spinning the rear tire. The second one shows how much load he's putting on the front tire, in mid-corner. Note the amount of steering lock he is using. From what I hear, the hardest thing he's had to get used to is how hard you can push the front tire. They need a lot higher load on them to work well, compared to a superbike tire.
These boys have talent. If you haven't ever seen them in person, you should.
JR
