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Title: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: Gus Duc on March 26, 2009, 06:26:58 PM snapped on Mullholland last Sat. http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3379388163/#in/set-72157615815175978/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3379388163/#in/set-72157615815175978/)
I don't think this guy understands the whole countersteering concept [laugh] Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: Gus Duc on March 26, 2009, 09:46:14 PM But his his wife/ girlfriend seems to comprehend a little more.......http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3379388355/#in/photostream/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3379388355/#in/photostream/)
Looks like he got all the cool gear & Termi's too............... he must be narcissistic........ I know I am [cheeky] Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: erkishhorde on March 26, 2009, 11:59:02 PM Wow... What do I have to do to see things like you guys do? ??? I don't see it.
Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: GregP on March 27, 2009, 05:21:14 AM His head and torso are over the right side of the tank and he's looking away from the turn (target fixation on where he doesn't want to go). He's got the bike leaned over nicely, just needs to get his head and body on the inside of the turn and look at through the turn.
Hey Gus, Do you ride anymore? I don't! :'( Let's get out one of these weekends! G PS Only if you have a set of leathers! [laugh] PSS You have way to much free time on your hands! ;D Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: gm2 on March 27, 2009, 12:19:35 PM Wow... What do I have to do to see things like you guys do? ??? I don't see it. the bike is turning left, his whole body is turning right. yeesh. Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: Gus Duc on March 27, 2009, 02:42:28 PM Wow... What do I have to do to see things like you guys do? ??? I don't see it. We don't expect you to....... heck you can't even find Sears :P Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: Gus Duc on March 27, 2009, 03:06:41 PM His head and torso are over the right side of the tank and he's looking away from the turn (target fixation on where he doesn't want to go). He's got the bike leaned over nicely, just needs to get his head and body on the inside of the turn and look at through the turn. Hey Gus, Do you ride anymore? I don't! :'( Let's get out one of these weekends! G PS Only if you have a set of leathers! [laugh] PSS You have way to much free time on your hands! ;D Greg, Yeah I ride.................... to work. Hotel business is extremely slow......... How about this weekend ??? Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: gm2 on March 27, 2009, 04:37:26 PM We don't expect you to....... heck you can't even find Sears :P [laugh] Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: DucFanatic on March 27, 2009, 07:42:37 PM he understands the concept just fine... he's negotiated that curve just fine by the looks of it.
body positioning? eh, you can be plenty fast without putting a knee down seems more a matter of personal taste, i think? personally, i like the boy racer feel of leaning into the turn, jabbing my knee out and squaring my head... especially if i know someone behind me is watching :P @gm2 technically, he's turning right and leaning right LMAO ;) Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: Max LeanAngle on March 27, 2009, 08:43:42 PM The woman behind him is saying, "No, not that mirror, you dummy, your other 'right' mirror. Sheesh." Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: erkishhorde on March 27, 2009, 09:23:33 PM We don't expect you to....... heck you can't even find Sears :P I'm not lost. I'm just exploring. ;D Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: madmatt on March 30, 2009, 05:55:46 PM btw - in most cases owning/riding a duc excuses you from actually knowing how to ride a motorcycle.
Just go to a track day and watch - there's a a strong correlation between skill and bike choice. Oh and I forgot, matching leathers further excuses you. Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: GregP on March 31, 2009, 04:48:01 AM I prefer to ride in a completely opposite manner. I look through the turn real hard but barely lean the bike over! [laugh]
http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3401030646/# (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3401030646/#) This guy might prove Matt's theory true!! [cheeky] http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3401030428/# (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3401030428/#) That shot actually looks like something you'd see in a Ducati brochure. I think we should change it from GusDuc to Sexy Gus! :-* PS Enjoyed the lap on Saturday. With the expection of the construction, detours for joggers, cages and starting issues, it was a great morning to ride. Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: derby on March 31, 2009, 08:23:16 AM Oh and I forgot, matching leathers further excuses you. haven't your leathers matched your last two bikes? ;D Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: gm2 on March 31, 2009, 08:24:27 AM Just go to a track day and watch - there's a a strong correlation between skill and bike choice. sad but true. Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: Gus Duc on March 31, 2009, 08:50:28 AM Thanks.......................I think [laugh]
Greg..................... at least post a pic of me turning................... i thought you were my friend [laugh] http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3400224487/#in/set-72157616064063205/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3400224487/#in/set-72157616064063205/) Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: Gus Duc on March 31, 2009, 08:52:16 AM And here's one of the same corner with the unmatching guy......................
http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3401030852/#in/photostream/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3401030852/#in/photostream/) I'll let you guys decide............................ [cheeky] Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: gm2 on March 31, 2009, 08:56:08 AM check y'all out, actually looking where you're going!?! who woulda thunk it!
;D Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: GregP on March 31, 2009, 06:36:05 PM And here's one of the same corner with the unmatching guy...................... http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3401030852/#in/photostream/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3401030852/#in/photostream/) I'll let you guys decide............................ [cheeky] Yeah, in hindsight, all black leathers (or as my daughter calls it, "daddy's jump suit") might have been a better choice! [laugh] Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: Gus Duc on April 01, 2009, 03:02:49 PM Thanks.......................I think [laugh] Greg..................... at least post a pic of me turning................... i thought you were my friend [laugh] http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3400224487/#in/set-72157616064063205/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/3400224487/#in/set-72157616064063205/) By the way...... if you think I match now you must have forgot TOB............. http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=97023&d=1238626616 (http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=97023&d=1238626616) Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: topangster on April 03, 2009, 09:51:30 PM Gus,
Must've just missed you last Saturday. I got to the Rock Store around 1:30, then did Latigo. You planning to be out there again this weekend? I got my wife a red & white Monster like yours, cept it's the 800. Sweet color combo...but man it's hard to keep those rims clean! Topangster (Steven) Title: Re: GM2 will love this one....... Post by: Gus Duc on April 04, 2009, 03:22:37 PM Gus, Must've just missed you last Saturday. I got to the Rock Store around 1:30, then did Latigo. You planning to be out there again this weekend? I got my wife a red & white Monster like yours, cept it's the 800. Sweet color combo...but man it's hard to keep those rims clean! Topangster (Steven) I always knew I had a girl's bike.............. ;D I might make it out tomorrow............... have to ask the wife first ;) Rims are easy........ just spray some Plexus on & wipe off ith a micro fiber towel & you're good to go [thumbsup] |