Ducati Riders

[cagiva03]

Good! I see a lot of new Trackies coming up! Keep it up guys!

[Corse]

Went track on Sat and it was a eye opener to me in many aspects.

 

There was about 15 or so Ducatis there on that morning itself. Monsters, HyperMotard, 996, 916, 999, 1098s, multi-stradas... Practically, you name it, it is there!!!

Enough to make any ducati fan go gaa-gaa.....

 

Riding on track was totally a new experience for me. I realise how much I do not know about the bike and for that matter, how much I do not know how to ride a sports bike..

With other bikers overtaking me left and right at super speeds, I 'retire' to the pits after 45 mins of 'sightseeing' as I kept having the fear that I am a hazard to the other bikes...

 

Not sure if I will want to attempt it again on a weekend.....

 

You are right the trip there and back was the sucky part.

 

Don't worry, u're not a hazard. Every new rider will start off slowly on the track.

 

Becuz of that accident we saw, that's y the traffic was terrible.

 

Anyway, my friends and myself are planing to go track on a weekday. maybe mon or tue. We'll take leave for it. Less people at the track so it will feel better for u.

 

AHH.... BROKE my side mirror. Is it cheaper to buy it from Fabian Looi? (question goes out to all Duke Riders)

[fweddy]

Corse, i remember ur "Bump on ur head about ur helmet and mine" haha. Nice meeting u for that few seconds if u recall.

[Corse]

Corse, i remember ur "Bump on ur head about ur helmet and mine" haha. Nice meeting u for that few seconds if u recall.

 

 

Haha... Yes.. U're riding the S4R or S4S.

 

Cant really see the helamt in ur pic, but it looks cool. The tinted visor and jacket.

 

Nice meeting u too....

 

A few weeks ago, i saw Casey Stoner's Helmat for sale at Minerva.

Oh Gosh!!! How wish i had that.

 

Oh ya... one more thing, Any idea how to change our helmat's visor? i wanna replace it those that has clips at the corners, so i can put a transparent film(like in the Motor GP), or can also put a tinted film. i thought of heading down to Chiong Aik since they are the distributors.

[fweddy]

Haha... Yes.. U're riding the S4R or S4S.

 

Cant really see the helamt in ur pic, but it looks cool. The tinted visor and jacket.

 

Nice meeting u too....

 

A few weeks ago, i saw Casey Stoner's Helmat for sale at Minerva.

Oh Gosh!!! How wish i had that.

 

Oh ya... one more thing, Any idea how to change our helmat's visor? i wanna replace it those that has clips at the corners, so i can put a transparent film(like in the Motor GP), or can also put a tinted film. i thought of heading down to Chiong Aik since they are the distributors.

 

No bro im only riding the Monster 400 haha.

 

I do know how to change the visor, u gotta jab out the two thingys at the two ends of the visor. They are quite tightly clipped to the helmet and need quite a bit of strength to yank them out, it may seem like u broke it when u pull it out but its fine. Theres a thin opening where the visor starts, thats where u pull out the caps.

 

I dont really understand what u mean by the clips at corners. The film meaning those that u stick on and can pull off layer after layer like the racers? Opposite Regina Racing specialist on Jln Besar is the Suomy shop, they are also the dealer u might want to check it out. I got my tinted visor from there. Cheers!

[Corse]

Ya.. black clips on each side to hold the film. Like some Arai Helmats

 

ok cool... i'll go check them out. U know the name of the shop?

Or is it the only shop there?

[yappiez]

Don't worry, u're not a hazard. Every new rider will start off slowly on the track.

 

Becuz of that accident we saw, that's y the traffic was terrible.

 

Anyway, my friends and myself are planing to go track on a weekday. maybe mon or tue. We'll take leave for it. Less people at the track so it will feel better for u.

 

Let me know.. I am interested to try it once to see how it is during the weekday and hopefully get more tips and advice from you guys.

 

How many hours is available for the weekday session?

[GuiNNeSS]

Corse > Those are pinlock visors, for use with tearoffs.

 

From my experience, a proper tinted visor works better. And don't get those irridium ones, because the 'mirror' coating can flake off and the view is just crap afterwards.

[NoLogicOne]

Went track on Sat and it was a eye opener to me in many aspects.

 

There was about 15 or so Ducatis there on that morning itself. Monsters, HyperMotard, 996, 916, 999, 1098s, multi-stradas... Practically, you name it, it is there!!!

Enough to make any ducati fan go gaa-gaa.....

 

Riding on track was totally a new experience for me. I realise how much I do not know about the bike and for that matter, how much I do not know how to ride a sports bike..

With other bikers overtaking me left and right at super speeds, I 'retire' to the pits after 45 mins of 'sightseeing' as I kept having the fear that I am a hazard to the other bikes...

 

Not sure if I will want to attempt it again on a weekend.....

 

You are right the trip there and back was the sucky part.

 

Hmmmm.....this post is useless without pics.

 

Come on, show a pic or 2, and I wanna see you beside the 748 in full suit.

 

Good for you. Maybe now all the "crap" I told you before at the coffeeshop makes sense There's a lot of enjoyment to be had, if you ride a Ducati in a track.

 

At least from Johor Circuit to 2nd link, the traffic is still flowing, with some chances to do some 2 or 3 secs 180kph to cool down the bike before slowing down to some 80ish between cars speed.

 

I am happy for you, and sad for myself that the bike and I did not make it to the SMSA clubman. Damn! It's bittersweet to read about the recent race at Johor Circuit.

 

Oh, you still using those Pilot Powers? Time to change if you are going track. You dun need Dot race just yet.

[NoLogicOne]

AHH.... BROKE my side mirror. Is it cheaper to buy it from Fabian Looi? (question goes out to all Duke Riders)

 

Ha...buy what from Gerry Looi? Side mirror, there's only 1 place to get it -----> Minerva. There's always Ebay and internet shopping options. Gerry Looi gets their spares from Minerva also.

 

Sorry Corse, 999 and 749 will not be able to make it's way to Gerry Looi because of the special tools. Only older generation Ducs are serviceable there. I tried to get Flowers to service his 999 there, but it could not be done. You get contact from Ming (Cagiva03) for the shop he visit. Excel I think.

[NoLogicOne]

Ya.. black clips on each side to hold the film. Like some Arai Helmats

 

ok cool... i'll go check them out. U know the name of the shop?

Or is it the only shop there?

 

It's along Deskar Road, Chong Aik. So from Regina, you will need to make it across the street to turn right into Deskar. Further down is KinTai, distributor for Continental. Try the Conti Race Attack Comp (Dot race tyre). New product.

[z3r0k3wL]

Hello all,.......

Ducatitech have a CD-ROM with videos' of some simple DIY Maintenance that all can do; e.g. Oil Change, Chain Care, Chain Change, Belt Change, Valve Adjustment, etc .....

You can decide if you want to use it for DIY Maintenance, or just FYI.

Whatever makes your boat rock is kewl with me.

Anyway......I'm getting one. Who wants it as well? If so, just PM me your name, and contact number.

 

P.S. I posted this in the monster forum, but I believe ducatitech is for all duks...

 

Update

So.....sorry all......Forgot to mention that the CD is USD5/- excluding Shipping.

[yappiez]

Hmmmm.....this post is useless without pics.

 

Come on, show a pic or 2, and I wanna see you beside the 748 in full suit.

 

Good for you. Maybe now all the "crap" I told you before at the coffeeshop makes sense There's a lot of enjoyment to be had, if you ride a Ducati in a track.

 

 

Unfortunately I have no camera then...

Maybe Corse will have some pics to share?

[fweddy]

I have loads of pics with the ducati club, but not much riding action cos i was busy riding myself haha, will try to post them up soon guys.

[fweddy]

Ya.. black clips on each side to hold the film. Like some Arai Helmats

 

ok cool... i'll go check them out. U know the name of the shop?

Or is it the only shop there?

 

Yeah get a proper tinted visor, i paid about 120 for them, ultra good in the day but cant see **** at night. Right across the road from Regina, cant miss it, a big Suomy logo on the signboard.

 

Cheers

[fweddy]

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Just some pics. Hope u guys enjoyed it!

[drifta]

awesome pics fweddy! gr8 track session esp hearing 'em desmos roaring down the straight!

 

sps

[rotary79]

Nice pics fweddy !!

[NoLogicOne]

Unfortunately I have no camera then...

Maybe Corse will have some pics to share?

 

So, what suit and tyres you using?

[Corse]

Unfortunately I have no camera then...

Maybe Corse will have some pics to share?

 

Hee... unfortunately, i didn't take any pics too.

[yappiez]

Nice pics fweddy!

Were these the recent pics or sometime ago?

 

Those looks like the same group that was on track the last Sat..... hmm..

 

HL, me on my old touring jacket and pants... super hot as they are fully waterproof... hahaa.. am considering selling them to get something more vented...

[fweddy]

Nice pics fweddy!

Were these the recent pics or sometime ago?

 

Those looks like the same group that was on track the last Sat..... hmm..

 

HL, me on my old touring jacket and pants... super hot as they are fully waterproof... hahaa.. am considering selling them to get something more vented...

 

Thanks haha. Yeah it was just the recent saturday! I tink i recognise u, red duke? black jacket and blue jeans?? cruising around getting to know the track?

[yappiez]

Thanks haha. Yeah it was just the recent saturday! I tink i recognise u, red duke? black jacket and blue jeans?? cruising around getting to know the track?

 

hmm? there was someone cruising around then.. I am with blue jacket and black pants, white helmet on a red 748.

 

now I know why there was so many dukes.. its a duke track day..... nevertheless, it was awesome just seeing so many dukes in the same place. I had a blast just looking and hearing them go by.....

[Corse]

And Eric, Ang mo rider on a red 999, just couldn't stop blowing his bike whenever its runnning. I bet some Jap bike riders were starting to get irritated.

[fweddy]

And Eric, Ang mo rider on a red 999, just couldn't stop blowing his bike whenever its runnning. I bet some Jap bike riders were starting to get irritated.

 

He wasnt doing it on purpose, a spring from his termignoni pipe came off and was stuck somewhere and he was worried about it thats why.