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Everyone has seen the reviews on how the bike handles and whatnot, so won't waste your time with that. I hit 1000 miles today, and since I seem to be one of the first in the US to do so, I figured I'd share my experiences, notably the few issues I've had. Within the first 400 miles, I had the...

If you looking to replace the steel units with the Titanium pieces from Podium this is the wear after about 3k miles. Pretty much what I expected. I replaced it. Probably could have gone a bit longer.

Thursday report This was going to be a great trip. My wife is now at a point where she cannot fly to watch me race, so I had to get someone to make the drive from Orlando to Barber and back. My father gladly accepted. We made this trip back in 2014 when I attended a track day with Sport Bike...

Had a great two days with Rickdiculous, Tuesday/Wednesday. Watched the MotoAmerica boys roll in and set up Wednesday...pretty cool walking through the pits. We did West on Tues and Outer (MA course) on Wednesday. I ran 2:10's on the outer...first time at Miller. Several corners I was still...

Thursday report This is the second race weekend riding to the track without my wife in the co-pilot seat. If you following me on social media, you know we are expecting our first child, so she isn't allowed in the truck with the gas fumes coming form the bike and gas cans. So, I left the...

Couple notes - my 1299s is fully race prepped (doing my novice year in WMRRA) but this crash occurred at a regular track day, in the fast group, at The Ridge in Shelton, WA on May 1st. Someone on a brand new R1 had their engine explode, at the very end of the front straight, completely oiling...

Just changed my front sprocket to a 14 tooth, vs. the 15 tooth stock and am very happy with the improvement! Admittedly, my commute the last few days has been in Monsoon-like rain, but still... The way I see it, the 1299 is geared to do 199 mph at redline in 6th (as per gearing commander's...

Updated, now with video and pics Thunderhill Raceway report Well, what a day!! Apart from meeting a few of the other Forum members, which was fantastic, I also did my first trackday on my 1299S and my first trackday in 2 years. Previously, I had done a few years of trackdays on my BMW...

Race Report, Round 10, Wera at Road ATL Friday report What can I say? My wife and I made the trip back to Atlanta, our second in two weeks to attend around #10 at Road ATL with WERA. It seems this trip gets shorter and shorter on the drive up. Too bad I can't say the same for the drive home...

8500 miles on ODO. Only issue was replaced Display due to brake fluid causing spots. The usual upgrades: race seat(hard but much better than stock 2012 seat.) Taller Puig screen, DP rear sets. Tasty little bits like Rizoma fluid tanks in Black and some Proti bolts. The review: 2 years of...

Gorilla RE and myself have been developing an exhaust system for the 1199. Nearing the final product we thought we would share what we have achieved thus far. Our system utilizes part of the OEM exhaust system for simplicity and ease of install but this doesn't sacrifice power. Mid range...

Best bike I've ever ridden! Even though its still kept under 6k rpm for break-in, the engine pulls fine from 4k-6k. The quickshifter is flawless even at these low rpm. Brakes are bedding in nicely-very progressive. Flicking through esses is the strongest quality (weight distribution, geometry...

Aloha, My apologies/condolences for all of you snowed in and garage bound. That said, just wanted share my ride report with my fellow 1199 riders who may be considering sprocket changes. I picked up my bike Saturday afternoon, and I could not stop riding! I loved it before, but the low end...

KTLA 5 Morning news reported that CHP law states no lane splitting faster then 10 MPH then the viehcal your over taking. correct. The reporter also stated no splitting when speeds are over 30 MPH. WRONG. The CHP is only advising not to split over 30 MPH. Nothing like reporting the law wrong...

By our own Superstar member Antihero! :) RideApart Review: Ducati 1199 Panigale S | Hell for Leather Hell for Leather

Ducati close 2012 with positive financial report and 2013 range shown in Milan November 12, 2012 The Ducati Press Conference for the launch of the 2013 model range also provided an ideal occasion to present Ducati's official racing program for 2013. Four Ducati riders have already been...

Normally on my Ducs I ritualistically up the rear sprocket, but the guys at the shop convinced me to try this instead. It's not as drastic a change as the rear has been on my 996, 848, or any of my monsters, but its a nice improvement: 1. Surprisingly cheap mod, even if the dealer does it...

Stock system in traffic routinely got up to 220-224 and the heat was bearable with Kevlar jeans. Full system in same traffic in same ambient temp of about 77 got up to 216 max yet the heat seemed to radiate further but was tolerable in any case and it's relatively easy to find a bit more...

Kind of a lazy day at the track today, great weather! Portland International Raceway PIR is 9 turns. 1/2 mile front straight, 1.9 miles, 7 right, 2 left. Bike was maybe indicating 180 at end of straight, went around BMW. Last seen 175 but still pulling could not afford to look any...

pulled out the driveway :). Got out on the road and accelerated :):):). 65 miles later pulling back into my driveway :D:D:D:D. Nuff said! Heading to work now to fund my new toy P.S. the heat wasn't as bad as some made it out to be and rear shock didn't bother me at all. My 1st ducati