US DESMO @ Barber next monday

Scorpio66 · Apr 16, 2013

zvez said:
Last session of the day for me, entering into turn right where you want to go, a 3"x8" chunk of pavement was sticking up in the air, it must have happened just before I got there as the red flag hadn't been thrown yet, that was bizarre.

Fifth and sixth sessions were most fun as huge chunk of riders had already left.

Had loads of fun.

BUmmer about running out of gas Phil, the pani is pretty thirsty on the track!
Did you see the desmosedici in advance, guy was a great rider and beautiful bike.

Weather was perfect and considering how dismal that sunday was (the poor nesba folks!)

Yes, I saw the Desmosedici, great bike and rider.

We left before the last session, I had enough at the point. Too bad I haven't seen you but I guess we'll have another opportunity soon.

jmparton · Apr 16, 2013

Phil said:
great times / track / people!!!

was nice meeting you in person Chris!

prepping:

buddy's RC51

the Greenvillegers

the beast

incidents:
two riders of the advanced group grashed, but are okay.

i lost a screw on the shifter of my gilles sets, could make it back at the end of the session in 2nd gear.

ran off once, had to go straight in turn 5 once, did not drop it in the gravel.

ran out of gas (thought i filled up enough before) in the museum corner.

videos to follow...

What's on your tank?

zvez · Apr 16, 2013

ahhhhhhhh the tank!! You explain it to him Phil!

what the heck, see his post #5 for explanation:

http://ducati1199.com/lounge/3885-dyi-projects.html

jmparton said:
What's on your tank?

Phl · Apr 16, 2013

if i got a dollar for every time i've been asked that

fiberglass tank cover for protection, with bumps for passenger to hold on to.

the desmo in advance was one for the fastest riders out there, with nate kern.

there was a black D16 in intermediate, but he was not 100% up to par. he had good lean angles but slow corner speeds. you will see him in the vidz i will post later this week.

i am still pumped! or as i said at work today, it was a nice 2 weeks of vacation yesterday!!!!

zvez · Apr 16, 2013

Phil you're going to ECM at Deals in May? Craig (he was on the 848 yesterday)and me are going.

Phil said:
if i got a dollar for every time i've been asked that

fiberglass tank cover for protection, with bumps for passenger to hold on to.

the desmo in advance was one for the fastest riders out there, with nate kern.

there was a black D16 in intermediate, but he was not 100% up to par. he had good lean angles but slow corner speeds. you will see him in the vidz i will post later this week.

i am still pumped! or as i said at work today, it was a nice 2 weeks of vacation yesterday!!!!

Phl · Apr 16, 2013

zvez said:
Phil you're going to ECM at Deals in May? Craig (he was on the 848 yesterday)and me are going.

yes, i will. might bring the wife to prove the tank cover functional

great times ahead!

zvez · Apr 16, 2013

cool! Hoping to make ducs along the blue ridge but it'll be tight as it's previous weekend.

Phil said:
yes, i will. might bring the wife to prove the tank cover functional

great times ahead!

veck · Apr 16, 2013

zvez said:
Last session of the day for me, entering into turn right where you want to go, a 3"x8" chunk of pavement was sticking up in the air, it must have happened just before I got there as the red flag hadn't been thrown yet, that was bizarre.

I heard them announce that over the PA as I was packing up. I was surprised at how bumpy some of the straights were. The back end of my bikes were chattering quite a bit. Roebling setup does not equal Barber setup!

Guess I will quit bitching about the bumps on the wide line through the last turn at Roebling

zvez · Apr 16, 2013

they actually completely ground the track surface over the winter. Apparently the indy cars(?) cause rough spots. It seemed a bit smoother to me from riding it several times last year. Turn one seems to have some damage (that's where the tar chunk came up.

veck said:
I heard them announce that over the PA as I was packing up. I was surprised at how bumpy some of the straights were. The back end of my bikes were chattering quite a bit. Roebling setup does not equal Barber setup!

Guess I will quit bitching about the bumps on the wide line through the last turn at Roebling

Scorpio66 · Apr 17, 2013

zvez said:
Just back and had an absolute blast, I think I did six sessions. On the streetfighter, weather was perfect.

Finally met Phil, his bike looks really good in person. He enjoyed himself too I think but I'm guessing he'll write more.

I saw one other pani there never got a chance to talk to him. Also had a desmosedici and every other ducati made from 851 forward. 120 riders, and they had a waiting list too!

All the riders got a very nice event t-shirt as part of the deal.

I love barber, just a great facility.

Zves,

Are you the guy on the white SF and suit in the novice group? I have some video of you during the sessions.

Let me know.

zvez · Apr 17, 2013

yep that's me! One of my friends that was watching said, I stuck out like a sore thumb all white amidst mostly red bikes and black leathers!

Scorpio66 said:
Zves,

Are you the guy on the white SF and suit in the novice group? I have some video of you during the sessions.

Let me know.

Scorpio66 · Apr 17, 2013

zvez said:
yep that's me! One of my friends that was watching said, I stuck out like a sore thumb all white amidst mostly red bikes and black leathers!

I'll make sure to give you some of the footage I have ;-)

zvez · Apr 17, 2013

only if I look good, if I look like a complete tool I'd rather not see it!

Scorpio66 said:
I'll make sure to give you some of the footage I have ;-)

Phl · Apr 17, 2013

here are the videos shot from my buddy's RC51 in intermediate:

Thomas@Barber - YouTube

filming me in the first part of the first session

my vidz will follow

zvez · Apr 18, 2013

Here's a pic me and a few of my friends at the track day, I'm tall skinny go, almost no hair, glasses and white dainese.

Guy in front in the middle is Ducati NA rep, think his name is Rolando, his tent was next to ours.

zvez · Apr 18, 2013

yeah but it was only Trauma that said it, so it's not like it was someone on here with some credibility!

Charliem90 said:
Ooooooh. That's gonna leave a mark.

Phl · Apr 18, 2013

lol

here's our gang:

Thomas from Touringsport with his RC51, me and Marius with his 1098

Scorpio66 · Apr 24, 2013

Phil said:
if i got a dollar for every time i've been asked that

fiberglass tank cover for protection, with bumps for passenger to hold on to.

the desmo in advance was one for the fastest riders out there, with nate kern.

there was a black D16 in intermediate, but he was not 100% up to par. he had good lean angles but slow corner speeds. you will see him in the vidz i will post later this week.

i am still pumped! or as i said at work today, it was a nice 2 weeks of vacation yesterday!!!!

Phil,

Your videos are very nice. Can you send a pics where you have the 2 GoPro mounted? I'm kind of curios on the front mount.

Thanks a bunch.

Phl · Apr 24, 2013

Scorpio66 said:
Phil,

Your videos are very nice. Can you send a pics where you have the 2 GoPro mounted? I'm kind of curios on the front mount.

Thanks a bunch.

thank you scorp.
here are the combined cuts:

Barber6 - YouTube

barber 5 - YouTube

details? sure, here you go:

Scorpio66 · Apr 24, 2013

Awesome!!I like the one on the caliper, I did something similar on the SF1098S.

Thanks a lot.

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