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Title: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: ryandalling on March 17, 2010, 12:33:43 PM I just stopped off at corsa... promotion running right now.... buy any SBK and get a track day with personal 1-on-1 instruction from Mike Pollen, a Ducati Corse Pit Tent, two Corse Director Chairs, a set of Ducati Tire Warmers, and a Ducati watch.... crikeys thats a lot of stuff. Still not certain I can drop $15k right now on another bike.... [bang]
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: ryandalling on March 18, 2010, 06:42:50 AM What do you think peeps.... Used 999 with 1500 miles on it or used 848 with 3000 miles on it... both stock...
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: GAAN on March 18, 2010, 06:59:56 AM ...damn hard choice
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: ryandalling on March 18, 2010, 07:06:13 AM I test rode the Brutale 750s... ugh... felt like I was riding a go cart... plus it wound up weird... inline fours are not my thing... lol .... hopped onto the 848... felt nice... I ran out of time or I would have done the 999 as well... not sure why I even test rode the 848... I know how those are...
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: scott_araujo on March 18, 2010, 08:56:46 AM 999. If you really loved the 848 enough to buy it twice you either wouldn't have sold it or wouldn't be asking the question. Plus, you haven't owned a 999 before.
Scott Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: duc_fan on March 18, 2010, 05:53:54 PM Crap, that is a lot of stuff. Think I'm staying away from there. If they had a used, original 916 with that set of goodies, I'd be screwed.
I'm assuming the goody set is only with a new bike? I R confuzed 'cause your went on to talk about used bikes. Oh, 999 v 848... I'm not much help. 848 is gorgeous, IMO. 999 would be wicked fast (I'd go find a used 1098 first, tho). I still think the Terblanche SBKs are kinda ugly, though. Yes, I know, I have a Terblanche SS... and there are some things wrong with that bike's design, too. Example: I think the fairing looks like a nacelle off a friggin Starfleet ship... N E wayz... Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: ryandalling on March 19, 2010, 04:02:42 AM Yes, the goodies are for NEW only... they moved the Lotus stuff out and the SBKs are now a special area down below. Lotus is now being handled at Grand Tourismo...
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: ryandalling on March 19, 2010, 01:54:13 PM I decided not to pony up 15k plus... so instead I bought a 999 with only 1800 miles on it. Guess I will have to suffer on that bike. [evil] ;D
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: scott_araujo on March 20, 2010, 09:46:51 AM I saw it this morning. It's purty!
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: canoncrazy on March 29, 2010, 06:43:22 PM sweet choice! i was torn bw the 999 and 1098. what color? post a pic so we can see.
anyone sign up for the track days yet? if i haven't gone before, is there a different session i will have to attend for certification? Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: ryandalling on March 30, 2010, 02:26:44 AM Motocorsa days are pretty well run. I think they do a, B, & C groups... if you haven't done one before they recommend starting at C. They teach you a lot of what you need to know.
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: INFIDEL on April 05, 2010, 04:47:39 PM They'll also limit you to C if you don't have all of the right gear. Check out their gear requirements.
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: scott_araujo on April 06, 2010, 06:59:56 AM If I recall correctly, C group allows fabric gear while A & B require all leather.
Scott Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: ryandalling on April 06, 2010, 07:57:44 AM Most of em also like you to have a back protector too.
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: scott_araujo on April 06, 2010, 08:27:10 AM Yes, required for MotoCorsa track days. I just noted the cloth gear allowed since I'm too fat to fit into my old leathers.
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: canoncrazy on April 12, 2010, 08:16:10 PM you have to tape the headlights and signals? heard a rumor about the pain in the ass cleaning up particles off the track can be. i guess i will need a back protector. what about tires? i have seen the tires once they are ridden on the track, looks like an animal chewed on them. any special compound necessary?
ryan, have any pics of the bike? love the headlight setup on that model Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: ryandalling on April 13, 2010, 03:23:01 PM Most people run DOT (street tires) on the track... there is usually a tire guy at the track or some smart people who can help you with tire pressures... the right pressures keep your tires lasting longer... tends to take a couple laps to warm up the pirellis... so if you dont have warmers... like most on the track days... then seriously take two laps to warm em up.... no special compound needed... but old tires will let you know their age in T9 and you will feel it start to let go in back... unfortunately... the front does give as nice of a warning as the rear does... but you will feel it if you are paying attention... I babble a lot and I am in Buffalo NY... again... so no pics to throw out there right now...
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: INFIDEL on April 13, 2010, 04:39:59 PM Yep, tape signals, headlight, tail light . . . or remove them . . . or a combination thereof.
Mirrors too. I always take mine off though. Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: krolik on April 13, 2010, 04:40:48 PM Have some wings while you're there. 8)
Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: canoncrazy on April 14, 2010, 07:20:16 PM in the spirit of [bow_down]motogp, i have been playing the only thing showing up on utube: crashes. looks like i need a lot more gear if i am to withstand those tosses, slides and crunches. can't believe the guys most often just stand up and walk away from those high-speed spills. may have to buy a cheaper duc for the track, not sure i am ready to give my new baby to the track gods. hate to sound like a newby, but circuits are a new world indeed; i do plan to visit soon. thanks for the advice about tires and lights.
how about those mountain rides in the meantime? look forward to lots of summer sunday rides, see ya out there. chris Title: Re: Motocorsa Superbike Special..... Post by: ryandalling on April 15, 2010, 02:12:01 AM Trackday providers are all different cats in how many wrecks you have to worry about. However, PSSR and MotoCorsa throw some very safe ones. The C classes are known for being clean and uneventful if worried about wrecking. Back protectors are usually under $100 and if you have a 2 piece suit that zips, then you are safe.
As for me... I was about to buy a full exhaust system for my 848 and realized I could buy a fully race prepped sv650... so I am racing it. ;D |