ducati996
Wednesday, March 9, 2005 2:52:00 PM
Miguel DuHamel shows how it is done. Kids, do not try this at home.361927.jpg
vfrtwice
Thursday, March 10, 2005 3:01:00 AM
A thing of BEAUTY!! I never did learn how to "back it in" like that. Although i did start to lear how to trail break. That added a whole new demention to my riding. Being able to get on the throttle while in the apex of some turns.. ride the back break just a touch trough the corner tames it down just a touch and keeps that rear end down. I love it!!!

http://www.dealsgap.com/ 

check it out!! its worth the trip!!!

km

Thom
Thursday, March 10, 2005 7:14:00 AM
So sweet. This reminds me that I'm going to the Moto GP race at Laguna Seca this year. That's going to be insanely fun!

This also reminds me of the awsome documentary "Faster" about Moto GP. A must see for motorcycle racing fans.

Da Chief
Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:15:00 AM
Duc...you a fan of Duhamel? If so I have an autographed poster of him riding...

Gary

vfrtwice
Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:22:00 AM
R..Not to be a "Oneupper" but..I use to have his autograph on my Shoe from a mid ohio race. Dumb me was to cheap to retire a $350.00 helmet and you can barley see it any more. Ohh well... it was cool for a while HAAHAA. Funny thing is.. it would have proabably been worth twice that if I stuck it on Ebay.
Da Chief
Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:44:00 AM
BBWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!

You can still see mine! LOL!

Ebay? I was thinking trade maybe....

Gary aka R6 Da Red Rocket! LOL!

Seth Gekko
Thursday, March 10, 2005 1:19:00 PM
VFR, did you ever hit Nelson Ledges in Ohio? I've pitcrewed for a buddy who raced WERA there . . . .
vfrtwice
Friday, March 11, 2005 3:17:00 AM
Seth, No i havent. I was just about to get into the "Open track day" stuff when "Goin through the big D" forced me to sell my bike. If things go as planned I will be back on 2 wheels this summer. Im really torn between the new VFR, and a yellow honda 600rr. I still have all my gear, boots, helmet, leather that are yellow and black, so i might go with the 600, that is if i can find one.

SR26 going north east out of marietta is a fn doozy though!! hang on to your shorts!

km

ducati996
Friday, March 11, 2005 4:10:00 PM
Oh Man....just got back from Corse Superbikes in Saukville, Wisconsin. Those new Ducati 999's look GREAT!!! But I still love my 996....torn between 2 lovers. The 999 looks better, but the 996 SOUNDS much better. What should I do????
ducati996
Friday, March 11, 2005 4:13:00 PM
BTW...VFR, the 996's rear brake is designed specifically to trail brake, as you say. The rear brake cylinder barely amplifies the input..not for braking, but for trailing. I always thought trail braking was feathering the front on entrance...to pull the rear around. Maybe I am wrong.