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Monsterlover

#64590
May 16, 2010, 03:11:32 AM
I feel a strong case of Ducati-itis these days.

The bike is in a million pieces, a bunch of which are going to powdercoat tomorrow.

I scored a PC2 off eBay for half of a new PC3.

It looks like I have a line on shifter parts for the cost of shipping :D

I still need to figure out what to do for tires. 

I have some power races that have plenty of tread but they're a few years old by now.  Not sure if I'm that brave.  
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

The Architect

#64591
May 16, 2010, 03:13:15 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 16, 2010, 03:01:48 AM
I only managed about 3 sessions on Monday.

It's probably a good thing I didn't ride Tuesday. The tire i was planning two days on was pretty bald by the end of Monday.

Crashing is how we remember we're just regular riders that like to ride on the track. You don't want to think you're better than you are.

I will say I think you got more spooked after doing a few sessions than you were at the start of the day.


I really needed to get back on the bike right after I went down.  The bike had other plans.  That would have helped me forget it quickly.

The other thing I was (mentally) having a problem with was how easy those tires let you tip the bike in.  The old tires were square-ish, tipping the bike required a lot of effort.  

ML, good luck, it'll come together.

Gotta run, have a good one.

ducpainter

#64592
May 16, 2010, 03:14:39 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 03:11:32 AM
I feel a strong case of Ducati-itis these days.

The bike is in a million pieces, a bunch of which are going to powdercoat tomorrow.

I scored a PC2 off eBay for half of a new PC3.

It looks like I have a line on shifter parts for the cost of shipping :D

I still need to figure out what to do for tires. 

I have some power races that have plenty of tread but they're a few years old by now.  Not sure if I'm that brave.  
Going back to the stock shifter or did you find pieces?

The Architect had some replacement parts made for reasonable money.


Later Frank
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


ducpainter

#64593
May 16, 2010, 03:16:52 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 03:11:32 AM


I still need to figure out what to do for tires. 

I have some power races that have plenty of tread but they're a few years old by now.  Not sure if I'm that brave.  
Tires are the one thing I don't play with any more.

When I had the SS if the thing held air I'd run it.

The 996 is not very forgiving with tires...it eats them...and prefers fresh ones. ;)
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#64594
May 16, 2010, 03:18:41 AM
Stock.

Easier to get parts and I'm not a huge fan of gp shift.

It'll probably end up on the ground again someday anyway [laugh]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#64595
May 16, 2010, 03:19:40 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 16, 2010, 03:16:52 AM
Tires are the one thing I don't play with any more.

When I had the SS if the thing held air I'd run it.

The 996 is not very forgiving with tires...it eats them...and prefers fresh ones. ;)

think I should run them?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#64596
May 16, 2010, 03:24:19 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 03:18:41 AM
Stock.

Easier to get parts and I'm not a huge fan of gp shift.

It'll probably end up on the ground again someday anyway [laugh]
I like gp shift. I run it on both bikes.

Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 03:19:40 AM
think I should run them?
Depends on what a 'few' actually is. Don't forget when I had the SS it was a raging ball of 60hp fury. The 75ish you'll be getting is a 25% bump.

If you ran them initially and they were working when they came off I guess I'd try them. It would suck to pay for a track day and get there and find you can't get your tires to work. Sportbike trackgear has some specials on tires right now.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Ddan

#64597
May 16, 2010, 03:25:24 AM Last Edit: May 16, 2010, 03:27:06 AM by Dan
I just changed the tires on the SS.  They were just coming up to three years old, had maybe 12-15 days on them.  Tread depth was maybe half of the new ones and they seemed to stick fine last week.  I'm thinking I could have got at least another couple of days out of them.

Edit

You might as well get used to the GP shift, you're gonna want it.  I also switched both bikes, as I get easily confused   ;D
2000 Monster 900Sie, a few changes
1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

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ducpainter

#64598
May 16, 2010, 03:27:53 AM
Quote from: Dan on May 16, 2010, 03:25:24 AM
I just changed the tires on the SS.  They were just coming up to three years old, had maybe 12-15 days on them.  Tread depth was maybe half of the new ones and they seemed to stick fine last week.  I'm thinking I could have got at least another couple of days out of them.

Edit

You might as well get used to the GP shift, you're gonna want it.  I also switched both bikes, as I get easily confused   ;D
You could put them back on... ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#64599
May 16, 2010, 03:29:06 AM
Why will I want gp shift?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Ddan

#64600
May 16, 2010, 03:30:24 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 16, 2010, 03:27:53 AM
You could put them back on... ;D
I thought about it, but that just seems foolish.  I also thought about keeping them for the Monster but I just put Road2's on it last season so by the time that need tires these'll be 4 years old...  
2000 Monster 900Sie, a few changes
1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

Ducati Monster Forum at
www.ducatimonsterforum.org

Ddan

#64601
May 16, 2010, 03:31:18 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 03:29:06 AM
Why will I want gp shift?
Much easier upshifting in left handers.  Keeps you from stubbing your toes on the curb   ;D
2000 Monster 900Sie, a few changes
1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

Ducati Monster Forum at
www.ducatimonsterforum.org

ducpainter

#64602
May 16, 2010, 03:32:17 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 03:29:06 AM
Why will I want gp shift?
Quote from: Dan on May 16, 2010, 03:30:24 AM
I thought about it, but that just seems foolish.  I also thought about keeping them for the Monster but I just put Road2's on it last season so by the time that need tires these'll be 4 years old...  
I'll take them. :P

Quote from: Dan on May 16, 2010, 03:31:18 AM
Much easier upshifting in left handers.  Keeps you from stubbing your toes on the curb   ;D
Listen to him grasshopper.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#64603
May 16, 2010, 03:36:29 AM
Not using gp shift is not what's holding me back on the track.

Or at least my track.

Besides, I just can't seem to get into it.

I might have a chance if I could run gp on the street but with the design of the 950smr it's not possible.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#64604
May 16, 2010, 03:43:02 AM
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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