New Toy: 2023 Ducati Panigale V4S
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Yeah, the cost of wadding the bike is concerning. That is ultimately how I sold my CFO on letting me get the KTM. Dropping either Ducati would smoke more in accessories than the KTM cost. So just a lower barrier and cheaper to run. Evently, once I get some more track experience and confidence, I do plan on ripping both Ducs. I may have 27 years experience on the street but that ain't shit around a track.
COTA has a track day sponsored by Ducati in September. That is my "50 Year Old Bucket list". Running the Pani, with slicks, at COTA.
Plus I'm anxious to test out my camping rig with the trailer, etc. I more excited about the adventure part of track days than, possibly, the track day itself. Time alone and peaceful sounds ****ing great.
Extremely jealous man, I’ve only been riding I want to say about 10 years now. So I’m a tad nervous myself. Been practicing more and more. I think after my 150 foot roll has me a tad more conscious of my corners, etc. to be expected though. I hope you have a blast man!
Nice, thanks for posting the pics. Looks like a pretty straight car overall. Keep me in the loop if/when either of those are ready to move.
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Pics???
I did a COTA track day back in 2014 on my ZX-10R with slicks and man... that track will wear you out! The fastest speed I saw down the back straight was 167 and I was still full throttle but I was focused on my brake marker as T12 is tight especially after those speeds! I haven't been down there since but I hear it needs a repave now and is bumpy.
Thats awesome. I am on a mission to improve my fitness. Figure my fitness is directly proportional to ability and enjoyment on-track. I think it's really easy to underestimate how much effort it takes to ride a bike hard.
Some new bling. Panigale got some Woodcraft rearsets and a CNC 520 conversion. Hyper got the ol’ Samco hose treatment. Both got converted to Engine Ice coolant so I can run in Intermediate at the track.
Lastly the Pani is getting a Bren stage 2 tune later this week. It doesn’t need more power. Just better throttle response and low end tuning. She’s a little rough/wooden from 0-20% throttle. Taking off, especially with the dry clutch, is an adventure. Hoping to smooth that out. Especially with the 1:1 throttle control with the Stage 2. Going between a cable throttle and a RBW throttle really makes me miss the good old days. I like being in control of the gas. Call me old fashion... lol.
Lastly the Pani is getting a Bren stage 2 tune later this week. It doesn’t need more power. Just better throttle response and low end tuning. She’s a little rough/wooden from 0-20% throttle. Taking off, especially with the dry clutch, is an adventure. Hoping to smooth that out. Especially with the 1:1 throttle control with the Stage 2. Going between a cable throttle and a RBW throttle really makes me miss the good old days. I like being in control of the gas. Call me old fashion... lol.
I hate you.
That's ironic. Everytime you post about your Vette or Camaro, I feel the same. lol.
Yes indeed. I love the BMW boxer engine. The R1250GS is currently sitting at #4 on my list of "Bikes I kick myself in the ass for selling".
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