A little bit of training then......

[Big T]

And my fuel consumption for the day..... Averaged 11 km per 1 litre........ Yes it is 11 km per 1 litre.....   

But man it was a blast burning that fuel load.... 

Only had 3 fuel stops for the day......  [moto]

[Six95]

How did the instructor react with all those monsters on the track at the same time? 

[Betty]

Twas a good day and thankfully the rain held off.

There is a lot of things I need to work on (and a couple of mods may be needed). But the big one the instructors kept drumming into me was that I don't use the brakes enough.

Nice photos as usual Matty ... and that monstrous 620 of yours was all over that 1098.

As for Jukie .... well for someone who started the day saying she doesn't like corners, it could be a while before that smile subsides.

[Betty]

How did the instructor react with all those monsters on the track at the same time? 

A couple of comments were made about the tingling of the aural senses. One of the things they actively encourage is blipping the throttle during down changes .... and I was told that I was not revving it enough on the downshifts.

[Big T]

How did the instructor react with all those monsters on the track at the same time? 

One of the instructors was riding a Duke 1000 in standard form so he was all over the 7 Dukes.....

But you could here us all out on the track......

And they loved it..... They commented on the Ducati growl all round the track.....

[Super T.I.B]

One of the instructors was riding a Duke 1000 in standard form so he was all over the 7 Dukes.....

But you could here us all out on the track......

And they loved it..... They commented on the Ducati growl all round the track.....

A Monster?

Or what?

i'm confused.

[Jukie]

And my fuel consumption for the day..... Averaged 11 km per 1 litre........ Yes it is 11 km per 1 litre.....   

But man it was a blast burning that fuel load.... 

Only had 3 fuel stops for the day......  [moto]

Well Big t I'm impressed only three  
well me and betty fuel up at Berowra just in case but the fuel light  still never turn on  

[Big T]

A Monster?
Or what?
i'm confused.

OOpppsss... A Monster S2R......

[Jukie]

Hi All

Thanks you guys for letting me ride with you, and for picking up on my new bike habit [moto]
It was a fantasic and awesome time with no rain   , and yes i did my nudie run straight in a nice hot bath  

cheers again

[mattyvas]

What did I learn?

1. to keep pressure on the front brake while blipping on down shifts.
2. just how amazing the front brakes are and how they can stop you REAL quick without locking.
3. looking further through corners.
4. most important for me moving my weight off the bike, so I lean but the bike stay more upright in cornering.
5. low speed maneuvering, didn't think my Monster could steer that well going slow so.

Highly recommended for anyone who has been riding for any length of time.   
$385 very well spent.

Go do it.....

[BretMorris]

Looks like everyone had a great time and learnt something that will make them better and safer riders on the road.  All good.

I am going to see if and when there might be a similar type of training in South Australia.  Would be great to get a couple of local Monster riders together like the Sydney crew to make a day of it.

I am envious with the amount of resources and fellow Ducati Monster owners that get together in Sydney and enjoy a common passion.

It is good to be able to "sort of" join in over the internet.

Thanks Mattyvas for his photos and videos that he gets done so quickly and shares... Gee you got to love the internet.

Cheers


Bret

[Betty]

Bret, you should have a few down your way for the Tourismo I believe.

As for the instructor with the Monster:
- on sign-in he asked why so many monsters
- my reply was 'the real question is why aren't you on ducatimonsterworldwide.org' - and it was apparent from the completely stock bike he had

Another guy asked why so many monsters and I told him about the forum. He said I don't s'pose there is a Hyosung forum - but he was going to have a look anyway. So even outsiders see the value in this community.

Another of the instructors said (from a distance) 'geez that gsxr looks good' then spent the next five minutes ogling the monsters in silent amazement. Gotta love our bikes!

[brimo]

......I am going to see if and when there might be a similar type of training in South Australia......

Here ya go Bret,

http://www.stayupright.com.au/dates.htm#sa_courses

[The Don]

Gay All
I had a great day on Friday, I have a lot to practice. How good is it when a crowd of monsters turn out and look as good as they do  . Great photo's Matty, and thanks for starting the experience off.
Regards
Don Elder

[Super T.I.B]

Do you remember the name of the instructor?

Because if it's the same bloke who does the L and P's at Clyde, he was all over mine when I did my licence, another one of the instructors even pointed to my bike and said don't be surprised if my bike is missing by the end of the day.

Great bunch of blokes, they really know what they are talking about.