Ducati Monster Forum

Hey all,

 Me and a few friends did a Fishtale trackday at NHIS yesterday so I thought I would share a few pics.

 Here is me and my friend Mike battling it out in the bowl (turn 6)

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/2008racedaypm042.jpg)

 Here is me on the next lap.....hey, where'd Mike go??

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/2008racedaypm106.jpg)

 This one is a little further through the turn.

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/2008racedaypm094.jpg)

I'm not really sure where this one was taken, but pretty good shot none the less.

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/2008racedaypm276.jpg)

I don't think it's a great idea to bring the S2R to the track again..... not quite enough clearance to avoid dragging hard parts!  :o

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/Trackday001.jpg)

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/Trackday002.jpg)

The tires got a little warm!

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/Trackday003.jpg)

 Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed the pics. It was a great time and a big thanks to Dr. Desmosedici for getting us a great group rate and taking care of all the logistics. [thumbsup]

Looking good  [thumbsup] Glad to hear everyone had a great time.  I'll be organizing several of these days for next season, so watch this space  [wine]

Adam

If you get off your bike a bit more, you won't grind as much.  The ideal is to have your outside knee hooked on the seat so only your thigh is on the pad and get your head where your mirrors would be.  It's good that you're not afraid of lean angle, though.  [thumbsup]  I'd love to do a track day on a Monster.  If you're looking at a dedicated track bike, you can probably pick up an SV for cheap.  They're more common than the cockroach.

 Thanks for the pointers. I am getting more and more comfortable with hanging off the bike. I have only done a few track days and I think I'm doing ok so far.
 The instructor at Fishtale told us to have the crack of our asses on the edge of the seat so thats what I was doing. I do agree that I need to be a bit more off the bike though and I'll try that next time.  [thumbsup]

You got a good looking rig.  Have fun!

That's what they tell riders and hope some will actually do it before they scrape hard parts.

You were moving at a fast B pace.

Make believe you're a monkey.   ;)

 I was moving at a fast B pace? Wow, thanks Nate! And only my second track day.  ;D

 Next time I plan to get a little more off the seat to see if I can avoid scraping the hard parts and actually get my knee down.

 There's another Fishtale day coming up soon and I may sign up for.

You looked good 'Mash.

There's always someone faster.

FTR...

I never scraped anything except my toes on the monster....

and my knees.

It can be done.

It's sooo easy to scrape toes/knees at a trackday...almost childs play.












oh wait...I was actually off the bike when that happened....(along with a bruised ego) ;D

well done mash  [clap] [clap] [clap]

 Thanks TiNi!

 Next year at DIMBY I'm going to try and get my knee down while I'm on the horse!  [laugh]

i think a full tuck position might be more challenging  ;)  [laugh]

 What were you doing looking there anyway??  [laugh]

that's not the tuck i was referring to....  [roll]
i was referring to rider position...  :)

Looks like you had a blast!

Maybe some aftermarket rearsets will help you reduce some grinding. I have yet to scrape any metal parts on my S2R at the track or canyons after I installed Sato rearsets. But then again, I will need to lean the bike a bit more.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2623143339_3543261651.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/2623984058_fcd0cb991e.jpg)

Sato rear sets you say? Interesting ...  [moto]

Adam

I've never liked the term "hanging" off the bike.  It implies that you don't have a firm foundation on it still.  You'll get off more if you lead with your torso and square your hips and shoulders towards the turn.  Then to get back on, squeeze your thighs together.  It was the advice given by a Cornerspeed instructor to avoid getting the old Doohan-like position.  It's not just your butt that has to get off the bike.

Well i never grounded any hard parts on my S4R, you just have to scoot your butt off the seat more.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk155/tufty00/barber4.jpg)

 Dude, Nice suit! I love the Gericke stuff and the Celtic is awsome. I almost bought one from STG last year but they were out of my size.  [bang]

Thanks, for the price I think it's the best suit out there.

 [thumbsup]

Adam

 Without question.