I used to admire him, then I read his autobiography after which I wasn't so sure, (in fact disappointed) although I admit he can ride.
Do you mean because he's a Tory? I found that brought him down in my opinion. He can ride, but then Mussolini made the trains run on time... or something.
I didn't even know he voted conservative. I don't really care what he votes, everyone is allowed their view on this. At the risk of opening a can of worms and going off thread, I've voted conservative for most of my life but have to admit I did vote labour once which helped Tony Blair get in (and don't regret that) as the Tories were a bunch of xxxxxx at that time. Just like now really. But then there's no way I'd vote Labour now! Or Lib Dem. To get back on thread, (and I need to be careful in case he's a member on this forum) I was disappointed with how he came across in his 2000 biography. There are a lot of things he did to get to where he wanted to be which were underhand, rude, disrespectful, verged on cheating and were not what I would have expected from the icon I had him as in my mind. Just my opinion and personal views. I was so disappointed I couldn't even finish reading the book,
“I couldn’t even finish reading the book “ I couldn’t finish reading Fogartys book because it’s so shit!, just reading John Mcguiness “built for speed” much better and mr Mcguiness isn’t a nob. (That said he did charge me a tenner for it and when I looked on the back it was £8.99 )
I have his new book signed by him at a recent event I went to. He was very amiable and a funny guy to listen to for a couple of hours. I haven't read the book yet but hopefully it won't lessen my opinion of him as a rider.
I bought johns book for a tenner as well, when he asked what i wanted him sign in it i asked could he write, " for mcd number1 my hero" he looked at me laughed and just signed his name.
If fogarty signs your panel make sure you have a pic of the bike without the signature, if you ever want to sell then you can use that pic.....i once e mailed a chap on e bay selling a ducati minichamps signed by foggy and offered him an extra £20 if he could remove the signature , his reply was to say the least rather confused......i dont think he liked me taking the pish.
I also spoke with randy mamola about moto gp for half an hour at bologna airport , a very very nice chap, as i was turning to leave i said " nice to meet you kevin" his chin dropped and then as i walked away i heard him laughing.
Now take him to court for defacing your bike. Looks good, hope its to your liking, now get it lacquered.
Remember to get a good quality clear lacquer, otherwise IT WILL GO ALL FOGGY!!!! Ba doom tish.... I'll get me coat...
