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2006 Track days - September 9-10 - Buttonwillow |
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By tigre on
Friday, September 08, 2006
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I got to try the backwards configuration that the AFM would be running at the end of October. All-in-all not too bad, but there are some wicked spots where I anticipate some carnage.
I tested a new rear tire and loved it. In my last session out for the 2-day weekend I dropped 2 seconds off my personal best at the track and got down to 1:59. Not bad for a 97hp Ducati superbike!
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2006 Track Days - September 2-4 - Thunderhill |
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By tigre on
Monday, September 04, 2006
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Got down to 2:02 on my first day of a 3-day weekend. I spent the rest of the time working on a few techniques, including trail-braking. I also adjusted the suspension to make the bike handle quite a bit better.
I worked with a coach on 9-3 and 9-4. Awesome stuff -- some great pointers on riding and bike setup. The only downside for me was that I didn't turn any faster lap times than I had on 9-2.
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2006 AFM Racing - Round 5 - Thunderhill |
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By tigre on
Monday, July 10, 2006
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First off, I'd like to thank DesmotoSport without whose tireless efforts this week, I would not have gotten out on the track at all. Desmoto diagnosed a motor that was blowing compression (read: "not at full power") and fixed the main issue. While they were examining the motor, they also noticed that my piston rings were bad. Due to a mistake caused by Fast by Ferracci, Desmoto did not get my replacement piston rings until Saturday. Fortunately, they got my bike together lickety-split and got me on the road.
After rolling up to the track late on Saturday (I had a small 3-hour detour to return home and feed my cats), I had just enough time to change my tires with my No-Mar tire changer.&l ...
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