Max - good entertainment, whether he was annoying or not. And entertainment if pretty much what it's all about.
I'm not a Biaggi fan particularly, but there are always more to things than are immediately obvious. In 2007, when the 2nd race at Silverstone was cancelled due to the weather, Max was the only rider still in the paddock, standing in the pouring rain signing autographs and posing with fans for photos, whilst the other riders had all buggered off back to their motorhomes - go figure!
Shame he's going, the old boys are the most entertaining racers (I say old, both younger than me!) Biaggi vs Bayliss Losail 2008 - YouTube
yeah the 'beyond vertical' @180mph at bruno was epic... He's a stroppy old queen but has providing us with some thrilling memories over the years...no competition for Vale though...
Never been a fan of his personally, but respect where it's due, he has a place in history alongside the other biking greats.