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to see the 1st one in San Diego. Film at 11.
on my way...
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Yup, we got the VIP bump like everyone else. As for the bike, let me be succinct here: omg. omfg. I have just moved from atheist to agnostic, and evangelical is not looking out of reach. Holy fuck is this bike trick. Forget the shit you can see. That is just window dressing for the heart and soul of what has got to be the trickest ride ever.
Some detail shit:
The racing pipe is 6 lbs vs 16 for the road pipe.
The clutch is dry, as per all the literature.
The forks DO NOT have high/low compression. Damping is split. One leg handles the rebound damping, the other handles compression. Each has an adjuster at the top and bottom, and they are to be set the same.
The front end infrustructure is solid carbon fiber sculpture. Fairing stay, headlight bezel, intake plumbing, all one unit. The CF intake plumbing is mated to a plastic bit just ahead of the adjustable steering stem. There are clips connecting the two parts, but they may still be cemented together.
The videos you have listened to of the race pipe are profoundly misleading. FACK! That thing is painfully loud. What a treat! Aural sex! Yeeeeehahahahaha!!! Did I mention it was nice to listen to?
What?
What?
I could go on for days. The detailed construction is just amazing. Everywhere you look another dead sexy CF structure is lurking.
Riding position will make MJ happy. The bike is roomy, with a loooong reach to the bars.
Some detail shit:
The racing pipe is 6 lbs vs 16 for the road pipe.
The clutch is dry, as per all the literature.
The forks DO NOT have high/low compression. Damping is split. One leg handles the rebound damping, the other handles compression. Each has an adjuster at the top and bottom, and they are to be set the same.
The front end infrustructure is solid carbon fiber sculpture. Fairing stay, headlight bezel, intake plumbing, all one unit. The CF intake plumbing is mated to a plastic bit just ahead of the adjustable steering stem. There are clips connecting the two parts, but they may still be cemented together.
The videos you have listened to of the race pipe are profoundly misleading. FACK! That thing is painfully loud. What a treat! Aural sex! Yeeeeehahahahaha!!! Did I mention it was nice to listen to?
What?
What?
I could go on for days. The detailed construction is just amazing. Everywhere you look another dead sexy CF structure is lurking.
Riding position will make MJ happy. The bike is roomy, with a loooong reach to the bars.
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gotta love camera phones...
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Top: CF seat base
Middle: CA evap can lovingly swaddled in heat shield wrap
bottom: That plug under the Battery box is for the fuel pump power lead. :nutkick: It shares that space with the Lambda sensor plug, should you choose to leave the exhaust stock. (Race plumbing has no bung for the sensor.) You are happy service is included in the price. I now (ouch) also understand why they they chose that particular shade of red.
Middle: CA evap can lovingly swaddled in heat shield wrap
bottom: That plug under the Battery box is for the fuel pump power lead. :nutkick: It shares that space with the Lambda sensor plug, should you choose to leave the exhaust stock. (Race plumbing has no bung for the sensor.) You are happy service is included in the price. I now (ouch) also understand why they they chose that particular shade of red.
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Photos Courtesy of MOTO FORZA, Escondido CA. They rock. Blame the crappy phone pics on me though. In my haste I left the real cam at home.
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Not mine, I got bumped down by a VIP like most everyone else.
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Alrighty then. The manual clearly states the fork that does compression duty has high/low settings. I was told it did not by a source who shall remain nameless. Of course, the manual also states the forks should be adjusted the same. whatever.
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No Sir,
I am no VIP as suggested. Just a motorcycle enthusiast like rest of you, I have placed my order way in advance, currently with 9 Ducatis in my collection and heavily involve with Ducati AMA race team would think I am their loyalist.
I can assure everyone that is to obtain this machine would not be disappointed.
KK
I am no VIP as suggested. Just a motorcycle enthusiast like rest of you, I have placed my order way in advance, currently with 9 Ducatis in my collection and heavily involve with Ducati AMA race team would think I am their loyalist.
I can assure everyone that is to obtain this machine would not be disappointed.
KK
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Nice one desmohardpipi - keep 'em coming...
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Not certain I have your frame of reference.
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That would be... keep (whatever RR pictures and vids you can get) coming...
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