Fontana
The most recent track day was at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. I've been having such a great time riding at the track. I've been up to Buttonwillow several times in the last couple of months. A few days at Streets of Willow and this latest day @ Fontucky. I've decided to keep the SV650 and turn it into a track →
Off the street
So, it looks like my days of riding on the street are over. A few weeks ago Cooper had a mishap on his bike and got pitched over the front of it. The bike landed on him and he wound up with a badly broken collar bone, some broken ribs and some road rash. He had to have →
I rode my motorcycle over 150 MPH today
Man, California Speedway is something else! Riding at the track makes bombing the canyons seem silly. The track is a controlled environment where it's completely legal and as safe as possible to push your skills (and bike) to the limit. I went faster than I have ever gone before. I rode in the novice group because today →
Track day coming up!
Well, next Saturday is it - the first day at the track with the Ducati! I'm already having a hard time sleeping I'm so excited! Luckily I've got a couple Sonata stashed away. BTW, Sonata doesn't have a cookbook, like Ambien does. Anyway, I'll be getting my bike prepped this week. I've got my eye →
John bought a freakin’ 999R!
We tried for the first time to get a couple of action shots... They didn't turn out all that well. Actually, they're pretty lame, but we'll do better next time. Anyway, my buddy John bought a fuckin' 999R yesterday! The market is pretty soft on them right now because of Ducati's 1098, but I'm sure it will go back →
Cycle Cat Clip-ons, Race Exhaust… It’s been a fun week!
I started out last week by installing the Cycle Cat risers on my bike. I have to say, it is a big pain in the ass, but if you take your time and pay close attention it does work just like they say it will. There's no cutting the airbox, cable binding, hitting the fairings, etc. That said, it is →
Wow, it’s been a while…
I've discovered that I'm really not that great at blogging. Things happen. I think, "I should write about that". I forget. A month passes and it doesn't seem worthwhile anymore. I would pledge to do better but I know I won't. Anyway, I'm starting to really get used to my Ducati. It's better than →
The Speed Triple is gone but not forgotten. There is somebody new in the garage though…
I was really sad to see that bike go. I know that when I bought it I said I'd only sell it to replace it with a newer Triple. Well... That was before Ducati leaked an all new superbike for '07 and the prices on the 999 fell fell fell. I'm still a little beside myself that I have →