Little video of my Multistrada out on The Ridge Motorsports Park Track - Ducati.ms

Mr Sunshine · Dec 10th, 2011, 9:58 pm

Today I was privilaged to be part of the very first motorcycle track day at a new track in Washington State. It is called, The Ridge Motorsports Park. It is a 2.4mile track that has some major elevation change and a special turn called "The Ridge".

Anyhow since my race bike is current at the frame guys and it being 32-35 degrees I figured, let's take the Multistrada with the Pilot Road 3's. So I cranked down the front suspension and put the electronic suspension at Sport with 2 riders and luggage. I then turned up the traction control to 5 due to the damp (wet at first and then drying) track and very cold conditions.

Sorry about the video pointing down too much....but it gives you an idea....tons of fun..loved the place and the Multistrada is OH SO nice on the track!

The Ridge Motorsports Park - Private First Track Day - YouTube

martys · Dec 10th, 2011, 11:21 pm

Very nice Chris, looks like this is going to be a nice addition to the local track options.

Mr Sunshine · Dec 10th, 2011, 11:28 pm

Yea...Pacific is gonna have to step up their facilities. Hopefully the current legislation the are going through gets approved.

patorojo · Dec 10th, 2011, 11:32 pm

Lucky dog

What's the error light on your dash from?

Mr Sunshine · Dec 10th, 2011, 11:36 pm

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Originally Posted by patorojo

Lucky dog

What's the error light on your dash from?

I removed the rear tail lights and fender. Once you try to use the brakes it errors cause the brake light isn't there.

Now I know it'll error if the brake light fails. :P

dansz24 · Dec 11th, 2011, 12:15 am

Probably the only one there using heated grips!

AKjitsu · Dec 11th, 2011, 7:40 am

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Originally Posted by Mr Sunshine

Today I was privilaged to be part of the very first motorcycle track day at a new track in Washington State. It is called, The Ridge Motorsports Park. It is a 2.4mile track that has some major elevation change and a special turn called "The Ridge".

Anyhow since my race bike is current at the frame guys and it being 32-35 degrees I figured, let's take the Multistrada with the Pilot Road 3's. So I cranked down the front suspension and put the electronic suspension at Sport with 2 riders and luggage. I then turned up the traction control to 5 due to the damp (wet at first and then drying) track and very cold conditions.

Sorry about the video pointing down too much....but it gives you an idea....tons of fun..loved the place and the Multistrada is OH SO nice on the track!

I note that you had the courtesy and good sense to give the noobs plenty of room; unlike the green guy. Was that track day run open class?

I was at Chuckwalla when they had an open class day. Unfortunately, some of the hotdogs who don’t understand the difference between a track day and a race managed to strafe several of the noobs right into the dirt.

DanF · Dec 11th, 2011, 10:07 am

Thanks Chris!

Another look at The Ridge! Would love to ride this course.

Dan

First Laps at The Ridge Motorsports Park November 6 2011.wmv - YouTube

Buckeye · Dec 11th, 2011, 10:57 am

Good on you for keeping it on two wheels with that narrow, damp and dirty track!

I don't think I've seen any better illustration about the noise from the windshield than with your video. A roar when you're behind it (obviously on a straight) and as quiet as can be when you head's off to one side or the other and out in clean air...

Mr Sunshine · Dec 11th, 2011, 11:59 am

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Originally Posted by Buckeye

I don't think I've seen any better illustration about the noise from the windshield than with your video. A roar when you're behind it (obviously on a straight) and as quiet as can be when you head's off to one side or the other and out in clean air...

Yup that it does show! Although it was like 35 degrees so I could'nt stay behind the windshield for long or I couldn't see.