I think getting bounced out of Ducati took some wind out of his sails. Which is sad, because at Ducati he was very fast and just needed to work on consistency. Would have thought going to Suzuki would have made his life a little easier being that it's a well balanced package. That didn't happen and he sucked it up at Suzuki. I think he rides now just to get paid. As you say, he lost the hunger and desire to push the limits. Just an all around turd anymore.