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1. DE SMO LEANIN Tho Official Magazine of tho Ducati Oumers Chib of tho United States Volume 4 Issue 4 Winter 2006 I i E i DM s i ee BMW Ducati Chatic Motorcycles of Charlotte http www bmw ducati com Sales Parts Service Accessories 12999 East Independence Blvd Matthews NC 28105 704 882 6106 Hours Tue Wed Thur 9 00 7 00 Friday 9 00 5 00 Saturday 9 00 4 00 Sunday Monday Closed Ed DUCATI ALO A S C C mb Z ar EN ANSA ASHEVILLE PIC EST s DUCATI TRIUMPH MOTO GUZZI The Carolina s Premier European Motorcycle Shop Tuesday thru Friday 9am 6pm Saturday 9am 4pm Gg S ed Closed Sunday and Monday 4 Sales Service Parts Accessories DUCATI www myersmotorcycle 1 40 Exit 51 Turn Left 1 Mile On The Right 1125 Sweeten Creek Road Asheville NC 28803 877 256 2892 Fax 828 274 1811 Engine Performance Upgrades and Tuning Suspension Upgrades and Tuning Machine Shop Services Fabrication Ohlins Authorized Service Center 7 ties P M tua D i m a i Dit 704 455 2434 cell nar e ore lifs incs pec com www smcspec com MAKING DUCS FLY N SINCE 1991 _ Jum HE c LI L i LI Lt 1000 Cobb Pkwy N Ste C Marietta GA 30062 678 594 7717 www ducshop com Features 7 70 s MV Agusta at Grattan by Mike Ce2. Touring Sport BMW e APRILLA e DUCATI 1437 Laurens Road Greenville SC 864J232 2269 Our name may be Touring Sport but we have RACING in our blood mia III IT iip TATE lI im Tm mam e hill j se HW HN ul BIKES SERVICE GEAR ACCESSORIES PASSION ST2 CHARGING BLUES by Terry Boling Member 00297 Have you ever owned a vehicle that had one off items or systems that made repairs or replacement parts difficult If you have a 1998 Ducati ST2 you definitely do when it comes to the charging system This is the only year for the 420 watt single phase charging system and it is notorious for failing I ve read that Ducati upgraded the system in 1999 and then again in 2000 to its current 520 watt 3 phase charging system I was hit with my first regulator failure at 10 500 miles when I d just gotten home from a long ride I parked the bike and it simply didn t start again The dim lights and coughing and backfiring just before I got to the house were telltale signs of low voltage Fortunately the bike was just two weeks away from running out of warranty I had the regulator and the stator replaced under warranty and the recall but further research told me to continue to expect problems One of the largest issues with the 1998 ST2 is that the voltage regulator is tucked into a pocket in the headlight fairing where 1t sees virtually no air flow The regulator 1s ac
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4. who didnt let me paint you a picture Imagine a man with boundless reserves of energy and an inquisitive nature that led him to become the master of many pursuits Such a man might have been a photographer a philosopher a traveler an inventor an historian a mechanic a car enthusiast or a restorer such a man might have been all of these things Imagine that such a man was warm and friendly and had a natural charisma that allowed him to make instant friends with nearly everyone he met Now imagine that such a man preached the gospel of motorcycles and speed and chose to practice what he preached with the utmost zeal and reverence for nearly seventy years The man I ve described is Buddy Turner and I feel richer for having known him Buddy was a man known for making instant friendships that lasted a lifetime Since his hospitalization and subsequent passing I ve had many conversations with others who knew Buddy and they ve all told me stories some short others not so short about how Buddy affected their lives and how they were honored to have made his acquaintance Vicki Smith told me how Buddy made the organizers of the MotoGiro D Italia laugh and how they still inquire about him each year Doug Barnette told me how he sneaked into the WSB Paddock twice at two different European events on the pretense that he was a press photographer and how he got to meet King Carl Fogarty Frankie Chili Reuben Xaus
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6. Ducati riders As a result a handful of riders showed up on Supersports 999s and 749s at the grid this year Bravo The WERA rulebook allowed for the 581000 Double Spark to run in Lightweight Twins Superbike but they must not be modified past Superstock rules So in April I bought this 8831000 from my friends at Touring Sport Ducati The transformation WINTER 2006 Winning With A v Ducati In The WENA Endurance Series began immediately by hauling the thing over to Mark Sutton at the Duc Shop in Marietta Georgia The project was to prepare the bike and make it as competitive as possible while keeping it WERA Superstock legal Since the Ducati two valve engine does not have the lungs of a four valve there is no need to upgrade the entire exhaust system unless you were to do some serious head work or install high compression pistons which would be beyond Superstock rules so the stock ones remained We did upgrade from the stock cans with some relatively inexpensive aluminum slip ons by Termignoni As I have done with other race bikes the engine and transmission received a full blueprint to factory specifications This is not as expensive as it sounds especially considering that 1t will usually enhance durability Once the blueprinting was done we added a Dynojet USB III Power Commander and tuned the bike with a custom map for VP U4 fuel with the Duc Shop s in house dyno The bike put dow
7. Poets Corner the journey itself I walk to the bike with Mission Focus but anticipation often loses the journey itself Charging up the mountain the next curve the rise the serpent black with grip and shine traction competing with speed the journey which is the rush gets lost The top the overlook is less than a denouement much less a climax almost a disappointment Stop and visit pose for self look around count my blessings Later talk and laugh tell the tale of a ride no greater than most just part of a day on the bike So where was the journey Was it lost in the shift the plunge up the mountain The approach without conscious end will stop and dwell on things that would normally be missed How to love the journey itself without seeking it find the zen unexpected allow to happen without asking know when it comes WINTER 2006 without recognition Ride the surface of the bubble without it bursting Watch the colors whirl make a wish but don t look to see if it comes true Presence Where am I Bob Hancock a poem for rattle Contesting the rattle is for amateurs The metallics clang like twenty tiny gongs set to go off at random The Santa jingle of coins in a tambourine cement mixer special rattle snake on steroids that only a mother could love People react differently to this signature some smile some shake their head some back awa
8. Raceway by Mike Cecchini enter 00018 It s a pig was my immediate thought as I turn the heavy clip ons and enter the track at Grattan Raceway in Belding Michigan between turns 4 and 5 aka deer s leap and renowned for its wheelies in proper race direction and its stoppies in the reverse In no more than 20 yards I ask the bike to go through a rapid succession of left right turns that enter into the bowl where first gear is too low and second is lugging the motor But it s smooth power at the bottom of this now 912cc Albert Bold built engine so there s lots of electric motor torque to just pull through these corners Up and out of the bowl onto a mild 50 to 60 mph right hand sweeper toward the hairpin aka bus stop where I have to haul her down to 20 mph Damn these 30 year old brakes actually WINTER 2006 www USDESMO com work is my next thought as she hauled down respectably but certainly not the real test of an all out brake exam that was soon to come I pull the hill in second then third and into my favorite Grattan corner a blind over the top right hander that leads into the last left hand corner before the unusually long Grattan front straight I pick her up from the left hander and point her down that very long straight for the first time I wonder if the clutch would hold past 6500 rpm as it had been slipping back in Maryland when I took her for a Sunday
9. Truskolaski Redattore Technico LVN4LG aol com Lewis Kirk Curatore del Sito Web ducati dmzgraphics com Consigliere Consigliere Consigliere Consigliere Advertisement Rates Size B amp W 4 C Process Back Cover Full page Inside Cover Full page Full page 2 3 page Horizontal 1 2 page Horizontal 1 3 page Horizontal The print run is 1500 copies Contact us for ad specificiations Ad rate is for four issues Advertise on the US Desmo web site with a banner ad for only 75 per year US Desmo Incorporated P O Box 615 Waxhaw NC 28173 www usdesmo com The use of information in the Desmo Leanings is entirely the responsibility of the reader No liability is accepted by the Editors USDESMO Committee USDESMO members or contributors to Desmo Leanings for the loss damage or injury resulting from the direct or indirect use of information in Desmo Leanings and any errors or omissions therein The views in Desmo Leanings are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Committee of the US DESMO INC Any reproduction of articles photos or other such material without the written permission of the Editor or creator is liable to copyright infringement WINTER 2006 www USDESMO com Piazza del Mercato 2000 bimota db4 1 400 miles bimota performance kit flat slide 39 mm Keihen Carbs K amp N filters and FBF exhaust Marchesini magnesium wheels Perfect condition the bike is almost new 9 500 Contact Bill Birchfield at
10. cell 704 617 1835 or billb qmarketing biz 1993 Ducati 888 SPO 9800 miles FBF carbon fiber exhaust cans and FBF ECU chip original exhausts included carbon fiber front fender original red included adjustable brake clutch levers originals included New Michelin Pilot Power tires Cloth FBF Ducati cover Complete service performed at BMW Ducati of Charlotte less than 500 miles ago with new belts valve adjustments and all fluids replaced This bike is in museum quality condition or could be ridden daily 9500US Jim Crews jcrews wfubmc edu 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Brand new with 3 miles MSO 1586 14 500 Brad Powell at www bradsbikes net Marietta GA 678 576 4258 about dumb things I have done You do not have to be a published author to write something we can use This magazine is about the people in the club and should tell a story that would be interesting to all Have fun and try to write something Come ride with us 1977 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans The Hoffman This bike was purchased new by John Hoffman of Cycle Specialties and used as his personal bike until he moved to the Philippines White with 49 000 miles Modified for vintage sports touring with high rise bars and Corbin seat Electric ignition performance kit cam close ratio gearbox Ohlins shocks and disintegrated brakes The original components and other extras come with it 7 300 Craig Hunley Charlotte NC cchunley
11. two ree weeks prior im to my sitting rae down to 2s write this IHE 5352 article amp co 18 www USDESMO com FALL 2006 Road Atlanta Braselton Georgia October 13 2006 Touring Sport Racing s Frank Shockley Pete Friedland and Brad Phillips teamed up to take the Lightweight Superbike class win aboard a Ducati Supersport 1000 Dual Spark at the final Four Hour Endurance round of the 2006 WERA Bridgestone National Endurance season The endurance race of the WERA Grand National Finals GNF was held on Friday October 13th at Road Atlanta in Braselton Georgia and is the culmination of the 2006 WERA Motorcycle Roadracing season The team which is owned by Frank Shockley of Touring Sport Ducati is based out of Greenville South Carolina and although they are regular competitors of both sprint and endurance racing this was their first time running a Ducati in a four hour endurance event Friedland and Shockley both run an SS1000 in WERA regional and national sprint races but along with Phillips they decided to compete in the season finale with Pete s Ducati Supersport 1000 Dual Spark Their usual Suzuki SV650 used for the previous endurance rounds remained parked The Ducati not being truly prepared for endurance racing was also a quasi test to see what result would be possible They had to run the full four hours with only one set of tires while most other teams h
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13. 489 and 05 999R which were both fully prepared to Superbike spec by the Duc Shop These other two bikes took years off my life from a mental and financial viewpoint but not this one I always try to apply a smiles per dollar formula when buying a machine or undertaking a racing project and most times fail to follow what 1t tells me but not this time The SS definitely exhibits a more subdued nature from the Superbikes but the manner in which it accelerates out of corners is inspiring From full lean at the apex you can begin to twist the grip while having it at full throttle well before the bike 1s stood up such a nice characteristic of a sub 100 hp bike that has the torque output not far from a 996 s An easy bike to get a good drive off the corner will make up for the lack of top end but you also need to dive deep on the brakes at the other end which I am happy to say the bike does well too However if I were allowed to run Superbike rules in WERA with this machine a cost effective upgrade to four pad Brembo calipers would be superb Corner speed 1s on par with any other bike I have ridden as 1t should be with good tires and suspension setup I think actual results can better tell the story about the 1000 DS So I will wrap this article up with a press release that made it onto 2 ex Ducati North America s website involving our successful result from the WERA Grand National Finals This gt occurred e D about
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16. It seems his drain plug had come out and his rear tire was spraying the oil all over the track and any hapless person following I held out my arm and no one behind me tried to pass so we were fortunate to not have anyone fall That was the good news the bad news was it was going to take almost two hours to clean up the track An early lunch was declared and we all went off to think about something else while the track crew cleaned up all that oil It was all worth it in the end as the sun came out and the track was both clean and dry by about two in the afternoon Everyone who had been sitting around got a chance to blow out the cobwebs for one last time before winter set in and we no longer had any track day to enjoy eo co lt e gt lt o e L ond e oa 12 www USDESMO com WINTER 2006 Ducks Fly South is one of the longest Photos by Lewis Kirk running events for US DESMO It started eleven years ago when the club was the Southeast Region ofthe Ducati Owner s Club of Canada It has been hosted at four different locations in that eleven year period and has seen all sorts of weather extremes including a hurricane Attendance has ranged from 17 on the inaugural event to the new record this year of 92 riders It was only fitting that the weather was perfect for riding in leathers this year The Ramada Inn at Lake Chatuge was our rally headquarters for the second year ina row and w
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19. alled for the rider to signal the pits after the second lap with the light on then pit two laps later leaving a small reserve in case of mistake On lap 30 Friedland tapped his helmet on the way past the pit wall on the front straight as Brad Phillips prepared to take the second leg of the race Two laps later Pete came into the pits stopped the engine with the clutch and jumped off the bike Fuel went in and topped off in about 12 seconds while another crewmember inspected the tires With the bike full of fuel Brad pulled the clutch and hit the starter and immediately another red flag came out on track The bike was www USDESMO com 19 rolled to the far wall of pit lane and put on its stand and Phillips got off another 15 minute delay At this point the team knew the red flags were going to work in their favor because now they were able to finish the race with only two scheduled fuel stops like the other machines with the larger capacity tanks However if there continued to be more red flags before race end the other guys may have to pit only once putting the Touring Sport Team back at a disadvantage With the track cleaned up again Phillips took the restart one lap up from the second place team and ran the Ducati from lap 33 to lap 60 He was able to find a strong pace and maintained Touring Sport Racing s lead From lap 38 to lap 42 the second place team Ghetto Customs aboard their Superb
20. am to 5pm Monday thru Saturday Sunday by appointment only www moto gizmo com 1700 Alta Vista Drive Suite 200 Columbia South Carolina 29223 GPS 34 03 205N 080 58 995W 10 www USDESMO com WINTER 2006 Photos by Mark Herron Roebling Road is one of those events that seem to have a black cloud over them Almost every track day our club has held there has been started in the rain Sometimes it rains on and off all day and other times it is just part of the day Well November 2006 was no exception The day started gray and gloomy and a light Member 00001 rain was falling There was no joy in Mudville tonight Nevertheless 75 intrepid souls braved the elements and made the trip to Bloomingdale to try one more time to get it right It rained all during registration and the rider s meeting and when it came time for the first group to WINTER 2006 www USDESMO com 11 Photos by Mark Herron HOR go out and ride there were not many who entered the track As the morning wore on there was a small patch of blue sky showing through the heavy clouds and a dry line started to appear on the track I was out in the Novice session when a bike went by me on the front straight and hit me with road spray Well it seemed odd seeing as how the line was drying and then I saw it blue smoke I touched my visor and soon realized it was OIL Six corners later a corner worker was able to get the offending rider to stop
21. and a host of other riders in an atmosphere most of us will never know I heard about Buddy s first race on a bevel drive Super Sport and about the support he gave his two boys in their racing careers I learned that everyone he touched felt somehow better for the meeting The consideration of my question through my friend Buddy Turner has led me to an answer that I should have known all along I have discovered that a man should simply be measured by the sum of the opinions that others hold of him The day I met him Buddy gave me the rules of the ICR which basically say ride your own pace hold your line trust your tires and if you re going wide lean harder I follow his advice to this day but the lesson he taught me in death might just be the most valuable gift he ever gave me Early on the afternoon of Sunday November 26 2006 a group of five riders was traveling north on East Valley Road near Powell s Crossroads Tennessee when one member of the group Charles Buddy Turner lost control of his 1995 Ducati 900 SS at approximately 80 mph and crashed into a drainage ditch Buddy was airlifted to Erlanger Hospital 1n Chattanooga where he was found to be paralyzed below the neck Charles Buddy Turner passed away as a result of complications stemming from his accident on the morning of November 28 2006 He died peacefully and without pain surrounded by friends and family
22. ave quick change setups and extra capacity fuel tanks 6 5 gallons to limit scheduled fuel stops and quicken lap times For the race start Touring Sport was gridded on the middle of row 11 row 1 of the second wave With a good launch this would give a clear shot into the right hand turn 1 and up the hill toward the chicane The green flag dropped but Friedland did not get the start he needed for a clean first lap However a red flag on the second lap caused by a crash in the turn 3 4 chicane brought everyone back to the grid At the restart Friedland got a great launch and got through turn 1 ahead of his wave while building up a 17 second lead in class during the first 45 minutes On lap 24 a multi bike crash underneath the Suzuki Bridge caused by a high side out of turn 10 B brought out the red flag and everyone came into the pits for a 22 minute delay While the track is being cleared of oil and motorcycle parts during a FALL 2006 red flag race teams are not allowed to perform any fueling or maintenance of any kind After the grid marshals signaled for the restart a quick look inside the tank after the engine was fired revealed less than two gallons remained Friedland signaled for the pit crew to be ready for a pit stop and rider change within the next 15 minutes In practice testing the fuel light illuminates with 1 2 gallons remaining which was estimated to be good for 6 7 laps at Road Atlanta Fuel strategy c
23. bellsouth net or 704 576 3447 1993 Ducati 900SS Excellent standard condition 10 350 miles Ducati service history Recent belts fluid changes new clutch slave cylinder Low miles on new Pirelli Dragons Outstanding bike 5500 Call Philip Palmer at 770 329 2084 or email philipjpalmer yahoo com 1988 Ducati F1S Tricolor Removable seat cow One of 100 imported in 88 only 2 000 ever made for model run Only 3 900 miles all original and stock In like new condition original paint and body Similar to bike featured on cover of Leanings Vol 2 Issue 1 Just beautiful and perfect for the ultimate Ducati collector looking for a ride or garage furniture 9 950 Bob Lattanzi 704 824 1682 schoolbusbob att net 4 www USDESMO com WINTER 2006 US DESMO 2007 Calendar of Events Updated November 8 2006 Track Day Monday April 2 Roebling Road Savannah Georgia DABR Ducks Along the Blue Ridge May 4 6 Mt Airy North Carolina Track Day Monday May 21 Carolina Motorsports Park Kershaw South Carolina DFS Ducks Fly South October 5 7 Hiawassee Georgia Track Weekend October 20 21 Carolina Motorsports Park Kershaw South Carolina Track Day Monday November 5 Roebling Road Savannah Georgia Buckles bu bom Koran Tom Rolland 2808 Prenda de Oro NW Albuquerque New Mexico 87120 email trolland webtv net http www pacificnet net ehotchkiss buckles motor BMW Ducari TRIUMPH
24. cchini 11 Roebling Road Track Day by Jim Calandro 13 Ducks Fly South Recap by Jim Calandro 17 WERA Endurance Racing by Pete Friedland 21 Remembering Bud Turner by Scott Cloninger 23 Voltage Regulator Relocation by Terry Boling 26 1098 SuperBike USual Suspects 4 Piazza Del Mercato Classifieds 28 Bench Racing Tall tales of fact and friction PliBto Doug Barnette Ph tography Chattanooga TN Cover photo by Vicky Sulpy www USDESMO com WINTER 2006 Guoeling A from Capo As I sit at my desk and watch the rain outside I am inclined to daydream about this past year 2006 was a big year for the club We had our first ever track weekend and 1t was a success by any measure The weather was good the attendance was close to our maximum and we had only three people go down the entire weekend Another milestone for the club was our issuing member number 912 This year has been a great year for new members and lots of existing members have renewed Four years old and we are one of the biggest Ducati clubs around In this issue we have a feature story written by our own club member Pete Friedland He and fellow club members Frank Shockley and Brad Phillips had a very successful season racing and won the WERA Grand Nationals Four Hour Endurance race It is nice to see an air cooled two valve twin do so well I will let Pete tell you the story Roebling Road had new pavement this year a
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26. d demand the ultimate In performance with by the combination of race track technology the very best suspension lightweight wheels track derived components and Ducati heritage and ee rne coca The 1098 s striking aerodynamic shape naturally are 1 an os 3h Een E e Ita embraces its riding position configured by our PAOA A NE AT E TO AA racers and test riders for optimum speed and wheels plus Termignoni racing muffler kit with agility The racing spirit takes form dedicated ECU Frame Wheelbase Rake Front suspension Front wheel travel Front brake Front wheel Front tyre Rear suspension Rear wheel travel Rear brake Rear wheel Rear tyre Fuel tank capacity Weight Seat height Instruments Warranty Versions Type Displacement Bore x Stroke Compression Ratio Power Torque Fuel injection Exhaust Gearbox Ratios Primary drive Final drive Clutch WINTER 2006 CHASSIS Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 1430 mm 56 3 in 24 30 24 5 hlins 43mm fully adjustable upside down fork with TiN 120 mm 4 7 in 2 x 330 mm semi floating discs radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4 piston 2 pad 5 spoke in light alloy 3 50 x 17 120 70 ZR 17 Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock with top out spring Aluminium single sided swingarm 127 mm 5 in 245 mm disc 2 piston caliper 5 spoke forged light alloy 6 00 x 17 190 55 ZR 17 15 5 L of which 4L reserve 4 1 US gal o
27. e will return It is in Hiawassee Georgia right on the wonderful lake that gives it its name The hotel staff is very biker and did a ereat job for us Pajor NEU We tried a new lunch venue and were rewarded with great food and atmosphere It was quite a sight to see so many red bikes parked in a row along the sidewalk The Motor Company Grill will be a definite stop on next year s route I could try to paint a word picture of the scenery but will follow the old adage a picture is worth a thousand words Our thanks must be extended to the many sponsors of this even who donated door prizes The DucShop Atlanta Triumph Ducati Moto Gizmo PPR Cycles Sam West Jay Moser The Ducati Owner s Club of Canada Myers Ducati and Cogent Dynamics all stepped up to the plate to make ita success one more time Make sure to mark your calendar for next year L i S More pictures on page 15 WEBI m q Gs Ducks Fly South 2006 continued pum c c lt S e E o L amp E x B aA l gt lt E a WINTER 2006 www USDESMO com 11 S Ma7 Aq sojoug E WINTER 2006 3 www USDESMO com gt SS s 00 _ EI a ui am A Ducks Fly South 2006 con by Pete Friedland Member 00233 I am just going to assume that if you are reading this you are a fan of Italian motorcycles and may have
28. f which 1 US gal reserve 171 kg 377 Ibs 820 mm 32 2 in Digital MotoGP derived unit displaying Speedometer rev counter clock scheduled maintenance warning warning light for low oil pressure fuel level oil temperature fuel reserve trip fuel neutral turn signals average speed average fuel consumption remaining fuel metre immobilizer DDA system enabled 2 years unlimited mileage Dual seat 2 The weight excludes battery lubricants and where applicable cooling liquid ENGINE L Twin cylinder 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic liquid cooled 1099 cc 104 x 64 7 mm 12 5 1 119 3 kw 160 hp 9750rpm 90 4 lb ft 12 5 kgm 9 8000rpm Marelli electronic fuel injection elliptical throttle bodies Lightweight 2 1 2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe Twin stainless steel mufflers TRANSMISSION 6 speed 1st 37 15 2nd 30 17 3rd 28 20 4th 26 22 5th 24 23 6th 23 24 Straight cut gears Ratio 1 84 1 Chain Front sprocket 15 Rear sprocket 38 Dry multiplate with hydraulic control Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer www USDESMO com 27 BENCH RACING Tall tales of fact and friction Rainy Day Blues by Jim Calandro il Capo Member 00001 While stationed in Germany serving in the Army I had a 1971 Yamaha DT 250 Enduro that taught me many lessons about riding a motorcycle Each adventure on that bike taught me something whether it was on a paved road a dirt fire road or ou
29. ike spec Suzuki SV650 was able to gain back 18 seconds now on the same lap but then had to pit for fuel and gave back 52 seconds to Touring Sport on the Ducati Phillips picked up the pace after his first 15 minutes on track and found another 3 4 seconds per lap again stretching out their lead before coming in With 1 05 left in the race Phillips pitted for their second fuel stop and a rider change Frank Shockley left the pits with the front tire in the air and looking to bring the team home to victory Shockley immediately started clicking off 1 36s and 39s and was able to pull out the fastest lap of the team at a 1 38 1 on lap 93 on worn out tires On lap 94 Frank tapped his helmet as he came by the front straight to indicate 20 A that the fuel light was lit but with only 7 minutes left in the race the team signaled for him to stay out on the track They took the checkered flag completing 97 laps and finishing in first place in class almost two laps up from the second place team Shockley came into the pit yelling Did we win The first place result was obvious amidst all of the yelling and Frank let loose the ubiquitous victory burnout During testing the team measured fuel consumption of the SS1000 to be about one gallon per 15 minutes which would leave a small cushion to finish the race After the race Frank admitted he was unsure of his r
30. ine past the previous 6500 rpm was totally new auditory territory for my senses All I can say 1s that you have to hear it to believe 1t It was pure joy to run her down the front straight at the 8500 redline and sounding like a full song 1970s GP MV and nothing I ve ever ridden before Back to the front straight Approaching turn 1 at Grattan is like doing a U turn in a local school s parking lot Sure there s lots of room but you re coming in a bit faster than dropping off the kids Now I ask these 30 year old twin piston Brembo calipers for all they have to haul this 540 pound locomotive down from circa 125 mph to enter turn 1 ata tip toeing 50 mph So far I haven t a clue what this bike is going to do here on my very first lap so all my senses are on red alert for the faintest input of something amiss I brake hard and Albert Bold s Philadelphia man hole cover 8 www USDESMO com cast iron rotors Albert says they are the perfect material to make rotors give me surprising deceleration as long or as hard as I keep pulling on the lever Good call Albert I prep my lean off early downshift to second tip her in and counter steer all in a very controlled methodical manner just like Keith Code In she goes without a wiggle or squiggle to be felt Solid on rails without issue are the terms thank God Yes it took some heft and body mass relocation to make this happen but
31. le dent in the left side of the tank and took a little chunk out of the inside of my leg At the time it was not amusing but I am sure it was a funny sight to see me traveling at a fair rate of speed and then come to a complete stop and not fall down despite the fact both feet were still on the pegs I was able to get off the bike and push it to the shelter but 1t would not come out of first gear One of my friends towed me home with a rope while I held in the clutch The next day I removed the motor from the frame and brought it into my apartment I used the stock tool kit to begin to pull the motor apart without the luxury of a service manual I was lucky a small spring had popped off the shifter fork and I just had to reattach it to the fork to make it work I put the motor back in the next day and never had another problem with it What did I learn that day One if you cannot see 1t would be advisable to slow down Two a service manual is invaluable when working on a bike Three and the most important lesson the stock took kit on a Japanese bike is junk and should be thrown into a river e WINTER 2006 tne Ducatl VVorla nas never been closer ALABAMA Birmingham Ducati Birmingham 205 956 6693 ALASKA Anchorage Alaska Cycle Center 907 279 9478 The Motorcycle Shop 907 561 1165 ARIZONA Chandler Arizona Superbike 480 898 0559 Phoenix Phoenix International Motorsports 602 864 1437 Scottsdale Ducati S
32. n about 83 rear wheel horsepower before they began the work and now it measured 93 The only major suspension modifications were changes to the forks and the addition of www USDESMO com 17 a steering damper Ducati enlarged the fork diameter on 05 models allowing us to install an Ohlins internal cartridge kit The steering damper was also an Ohlins unit We left the rear shock alone since the bike was stock with an Ohlins unit impressive for an 8 000 bike We did however install a heavier spring For some reason every Ducati I have seen comes with a stock spring that is way too soft for a proper handling setup and you ve got to dial in a handful of preload to get the rear static sag where it should be Better to change the spring for 60 and do it right For bodywork I fitted up a 999 Sharkskinz without much cutting This was just personal preference over the look of the SS replacement bodywork and it also appears to reduce drag by punching a smaller hole through the air Finally we chose a set of Woodcraft rearsets and set them up with a GP shift pattern The last modification needed was an assortment of AFAM gears and lightweight 520 ERV2 chain Now how does 1t ride I ll be the first one to tell you that I did not ride it before the conversion and I do not have any prior experience with two valve air cooled track bikes but I was thoroughly impressed with its performance I can only compare it to my past 01 7
33. nd for the first time in a long time we got to ride on it with the sun shining Well at least for most of the day The schedule for 2007 1s listed 1n this issue so you can start planning your vacation time to attend events For the first time we have gotten organized enough to get the winter issue out to you before Daytona We hope to keep this schedule up so you can continue to get the issues on a timely basis Ducati North America has announced they will not race Superbike for 2007 The hospitality area was a great place for Ducatisti to meet and watch the race Maybe we can continue this as a club but it will take some effort The big news is the new 1098 Superbike It is a cross among the 916 999 and the desmosedici and is stunning to look at It 1s also a lot lighter than previous Superbikes and the power is up What is not to like Look at the pictures and specs and drool As you can see from all the articles in this issue we have a great membership that supports us both by attending events and sending us great articles We are especially looking for article for Bench Racing Despite what my wife says I am starting to run out of stories continued on next page Jim Calandro capo carolina rr com Clyde Romero clyderomero worldnet att net Bob Lattanzi schoolbusbob att net Terry Wyse tlwyse 2carolina rr com Larry Haber LarryH Qmarketing biz David Grogan Revisore di Bozze dgrogan slk law com Tom
34. not so much that it s an issue when you consider I ve been riding a nicely prepared Ducati 900 Monster for the previous two days on this track The difference is still considerable like 30 years and 150 lbs worth but she does 1t with style and grace Impressive After a few laps I begin to get used to the heft and the mass of 1t and things became more familiar and predictable I begin to realize that lt is much more composed than I thought it would be and I can now trust it more and more Grattan is a short technical track and at the other end of the spectrum from what I think this bike was designed for hence my surprise with her manners and style The session ends and I come in to my garage lift her up on the center stand it never touched nor did the side stand and pull off my gloves and helmet That s when it hits me Damn that was a lot of work and I m sweating profusely and need to stand in front of the blower I had brought with me but hadn t used in two days and many track sessions with the Monster Yes 1t was work and like all good work outs you feel good when it s over and you immediately know it s something you should do more often much more often e WINTER 2006 Www DUNBAREUROSPORTS COM Phone 508 583 4380 Email icons NR D U N BA R EU RO _ SP O RTS HOME OF FB4 RACING SUPERTWIN RACING CHAMPIONS 1600 Main St CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR SPECIALS SIGN UP FOR QUARTERLY E NEW
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36. ride several months ago With my summer travel plans I hadn t been able to find the time since then to see what the problem was and it was now scheduled as a fall winter project with Albert Third to 8000 at 3 4 throttle and the clutch is still holding fourth to 8500 and still holding and I finally snick it into fifth and open her all the way with no clutch slippage Life is good She starts to pull like a freight train as I pass the start finish line half way down the straight The faster she goes the harder she pulls and it gathers considerable speed towards the end of the straight as John Hackett comments after his ride on this 1977 9128 America I most heartedly agree She s got leggggs just like ZZ Top Sorry what I ve failed to mention up to this point is that my United Kingdom friend John Hackett UK s answer to Eraldo Ferracci and owner of Ducati Coventry http www nxen Itd com ezweblite PUBLIC STY LES ducati_ coventry default asp and JHP Performance http www nxgn ltd com ezweblite PUBLIC STYLES ducati_coventry jhp htm was nearly giddy with anticipation when I offered him a ride on the MV And being the hard core ex 851 888 racer he is he convinced me to remove the baffles from the Magni GP pipes this bike wears so this is the first time I ve ever heard my bike or any four cylinder MV for that matter with an open Magni exhaust Therefore the start of the front straight and getting the eng
37. spent a lot of time and money not always 1n that order trying to come up with the best possible track day bike or race machine that would be capable of running up front without spending a chunk of your 401 k If you want to do this on a Ducati the choices are narrowed considerably unless you are okay with buying something very used which 1s not what this article 1s about It is about what I and others consider to be the best bang for your Ducati buck if you want to ride newer machinery I have to thank Ducati North America for offering the stripped down SS800 and 551000 track only machines early this past year These were delivered with no lights or associated wiring harnesses and were not DOT legal so they were offered for a lesser price and are the perfect starting point for us racers and track day aficionados to build into the perfect track only Duc Oh yeah and no warranty They did come with all of the normal stock bodywork so if you are like me figure in about 1 500 you will get back selling off all of the stock body work fairing supports rearsets etc to current street legal owners who have laid one down However I immediately noticed how many other guys were doing the same thing this past summer as shown by the multiple listings of SS body pieces on eBay The stuff still sold in a matter of about two weeks This past season Ducati North America posted factory contingency payouts for podium finishes by
38. t In the woods Many of those lessons were learned the hard way and this one was no exception One day I was out with a group of friends riding in a sand quarry a subject of other tales of woe We were having a good time with figure eights and donuts when we realized it had gotten a lot darker A thunderstorm was on its way in we were out in an exposed area and it was way past time to leave We flew down the dirt road leading out of the quarry and visibility was going from poor to nonexistent As we neared the highway we crossed a set of railroad tracks Just down the path on the other side of the tracks was one of those three sided shelters for passengers to walt for the train so we turned left and headed toward it Well that was as far as I got as suddenly the bike stopped with a bang and I was almost thrown over the handle bars Something was holding onto my left leg and that is what kept me on the bike Thankfully we were not going too fast when all this happened and the sudden and complete stop did not really hurt me so much as scare me It turns out the railroad did not want people to drive their cars down the path and had installed 28 www USDESMO com steel angle iron posts a good depth into the ground One of these posts had just missed the left fork leg and proceeded down the left side of the bike It made contact with the shift lever and the left foot peg and brought the bike toa sudden stop It put a litt
39. t enough room Then I was struck with an idea of an unorthodox location the air box Previously I d performed the popular air box modification to my bike It simply involves cutting the complete top of the air box lid off to allow more airflow I held the new after market regulator in the air box over the filter and checked for clearance I went with the after market regulator because it had cooling fins and was about half the price of the OEM unit This new location looked like 1t would work I obtained a small piece of sheet metal from a friend who owns a steel supply company and took my measurements Two little bends and this would work as a heat sink and mounting plate for the regulator After drilling some holes in the plate and 1n the air box lid the regulator mounted very nicely on the air box and cleared the gas tank with lots of room to spare I figured if nothing else I ll always have air flowing over the regulator as long as the engine is running So far 1t s been 10 000 miles with no 1ssues from the regulator and hopefully it ll continue to stay cool and comfy under the gas tank I did do one other modification by having the charging lines from the regulator go straight to the battery instead of through the wiring harness as the original voltage did but I ll save that for another time lt Ducks Fly South 2006 continued ss Asas we Can ur Doc t ie inet fq NU 24 www USDESMO com WINTER 2006 The
40. tually designed without any cooling fins so this wasn t a design oversight In 1999 Ducati relocated the regulator to allow airflow for cooling and people with 98 models were starting to relocate their 98 s to the same location with aftermarket brackets I researched this for a while with the expectation that I ll have to do something similar Then it hit I had another regulator fail just 4200 miles later This time my wife and I were about 100 miles from the house on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in Waynesville NC The rest of our day was spent getting a friend to pick us up and trailer the bike back to the house To say I was a little ticked would be an understatement I was furious To have a brand new voltage regulator last for so few miles and only a few months just rubbed me wrong I ve had chronic regulator issues with another one of WINTER 2006 www USDESMO com 23 my bikes and didn t want this bike to share the same disease I knew I had to relocate my regulator if I wanted it to survive After stripping the bike down I looked into relocating the regulator to the underside of the bottom triple but Tm too cheap and didn t want to spend 50 75 on the aftermarket bracket I figured I could make a bracket but decided against it I looked at the intake duct but didn t want to try to snake the wires through the headlight bracket I looked into moving lt down near the battery box like on my 748 but there wasn
41. unning order in the final stages and although the fuel light was on for numerous laps kept pushing as hard as he could until seeing the checker Needless to say there was nothing left inside the tank The SS1000 Dual Spark may Just be the ticket to run for the entire endurance season in 2007 A larger tank and chassis modifications for quick tire changes if needed would be the only items on the to do list www USDESMO com A special thank you to the Touring Sport Racing sponsors Touring Sport Ducati Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC Duc Shop Performance Center Michelin Tires Vesrah Brakes Pit Bull Racing Stands VP Racing Fuel WINTER 2006 Charles Buddy Turner A Remembrance by Scott Cloninger Member 00563 The passing of a friend often rouses melancholy humor and reflective thought and so with the passing of my friend Bud Turner US Desmo member 00016 has it come to me to ponder the question What is the measure of a man I have often considered this question while looking at a reflection of my life and I ve only found more questions Should I be measured by the things that I do Am I made up of the things that I have Am I the sum of the things that I leave behind I never found an answer to my question through examining myself but looking at Buddy through the same prism yielded a brighter more definite answer Many of you knew Buddy Turner but for those of you
42. y wondering when it will explode Better get off that thing the pin s been pulled and I ain t pickin you up Maybe the leather pants will help You have children The chink of tab against slot ready to rub undecided by each revolution brings the Ducatisti to Bologna each year Wander through the alley drink a vino practice your greetings Until they soak it 1n oil and close up the cover for good Ill have one Bob Hancock www USDESMO com 25 2007 DUCATI SUPERBIKE 1098 ENGINEERED BY THE STOPWATCH quicker lap times it wasn t considered The priority in every step of the 1098 The result the 1098 1s the most powerful development has been performance first Every twin cylinder motorcycle in the world with system every detail and every component has the highest torque to weight ratio of any sport been studied and pared down to its essence and bike The 1098 is the lightest fastest stopping performance increased to the maximum If it quickest lapping Ducati in history For the didn t make the 1098 lighter faster or deliver first time Ducati MotoGP and World Superbike 26 www USDESMO com WINTER 2006 Photos provided by Ducati SPA technology have been combined to create a 2007 RANGE MODELS premier street bike The results are stunning The Superbike is available in three versions DESIGNED BY THE RACETRACK the awesome 1098 the 1098 S for those who The look and stance of the 1098 were designe
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