Biaggi’s time of 1 minute 32.4 seconds, which he set in 71 laps, was around six-tenths slower than Troy Corser’s best race mark (1’31.826). The Italian was testing an evolution step engine, a different swing-arm and new engine mounts that help give better rigidity and traction. Team-mate Leon Camier on the other hand had a few technical problems with both his RSV4 machines often�in the pits. His best time was 1’33.4 in 88 laps.
Over at Yamaha, an excellent second best time of 1’32.9 (86 laps) was set by Eugene Laverty, just half-a-second down on Biaggi, while Marco Melandri had set-up problems on the 2010-spec bike due to the windy conditions and a few teething issues on the 2011-spec machine which has different cycle components and power delivery, and the Italian could only set a time of 1’33.5 over 78 laps.
Weather conditions today were cloudy and blustery, with a high of 18�C, although the track was dry, while rain is forecast for tomorrow’s second day.
Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/ZAxdpGZlFxH/Biaggi+sets+pace+Phillip+Island
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