Looks like we'll know if it was the bike or not...

[willionaire]

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/...?article=38753

As much of a good kid as he is (or at least seems to be) I have a feeling the results will tell us what everyone already knew.

[cromer611]

he is still a fast mo fo. Even if he did have the ponies on that muell, still takes balls to brake as late as he did, not to mention corner speed. But yes, his bike was a bit too beastly. : P