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I organized a small group ride for a board member here, his first ride since being seriously hurt in a bicycle accident in 08.
I'm posting pictures of the ride here instead of only the Nor Cal section because I thought many more Duc owners nationwide would appreciate the collection of different bikes. I've never been on a ride with this kind of representation. The ride took place in an area East of Sacramento and up into the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The road we wanted to ride is the legendary Wentworth Springs Rd. Smooth as glass and cambered the way you like it, except for a couple turns. The motorcycle enthusiast who designed it wanted to make it interesting. We left earlier than usual because it was going to be a scorcher out, estimated up to 108 degrees. We all know that once we get up into the mountains the temp drops at least 20 degrees and its really comfortable. Actually, yes it was hot but I mapped out a route that would minimize city traffic getting home and as long as we were moving, it was OK.
The ride was mello, very relaxed and a great group of DOG members (Ducati Owners Group of Sacramento) and non DOGs. I don't ride like a madman since my bad crash in 05, events like that change you for the better.
BIKES: Desmosedici, 998 Bostrom, 999R Fila, 999R, 999, 1198S, 848, Street Fighter (I should have got a shot of the right side to show the Termi system, the bike is a base being upgraded by Martin of Motowheels. The picture doesn't do it justice, its much better looking on the street. Looks like a fun bike with good ergos, Martin spoke of two Termi designs, the one currently on the bike and the other is double silencers on either side of the tail. The "over and under" system on it now has a meaty growl, make no mistake,you can hear it ripping through the canyons).
My 999R continues to amaze me, especially after Brian Davis (999R Fila) helped me adjust the DP rear sets and moved the seat back to the final position. He observed my riding position was "cramped" and I attributed much of that to the rear sets, the foot peg is about 1 1/2" higher than stock. My question is why and why aren't the pegs adjustable? However, I found out the sets are adjustable in every other way, I didn't realize it until Brian moved the brake pedal down. This adjustment made my right foot position much more comfortable and maybe it midigated the higher pegs. With the seat back, brake pedal down and one other minor adjustment, the bike transformed. Even the handling felt better and I thought the bike handled exceptional before. I wonder how many other positive adjustments I can make, sag and the rest will follow.
Now why doesn't the 1098/1198 have the adjustable seat and multiple mounting holes for the rear sets? These are two very good features and one of the reasons why I like the 999.
I'm posting pictures of the ride here instead of only the Nor Cal section because I thought many more Duc owners nationwide would appreciate the collection of different bikes. I've never been on a ride with this kind of representation. The ride took place in an area East of Sacramento and up into the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The road we wanted to ride is the legendary Wentworth Springs Rd. Smooth as glass and cambered the way you like it, except for a couple turns. The motorcycle enthusiast who designed it wanted to make it interesting. We left earlier than usual because it was going to be a scorcher out, estimated up to 108 degrees. We all know that once we get up into the mountains the temp drops at least 20 degrees and its really comfortable. Actually, yes it was hot but I mapped out a route that would minimize city traffic getting home and as long as we were moving, it was OK.
The ride was mello, very relaxed and a great group of DOG members (Ducati Owners Group of Sacramento) and non DOGs. I don't ride like a madman since my bad crash in 05, events like that change you for the better.
BIKES: Desmosedici, 998 Bostrom, 999R Fila, 999R, 999, 1198S, 848, Street Fighter (I should have got a shot of the right side to show the Termi system, the bike is a base being upgraded by Martin of Motowheels. The picture doesn't do it justice, its much better looking on the street. Looks like a fun bike with good ergos, Martin spoke of two Termi designs, the one currently on the bike and the other is double silencers on either side of the tail. The "over and under" system on it now has a meaty growl, make no mistake,you can hear it ripping through the canyons).
My 999R continues to amaze me, especially after Brian Davis (999R Fila) helped me adjust the DP rear sets and moved the seat back to the final position. He observed my riding position was "cramped" and I attributed much of that to the rear sets, the foot peg is about 1 1/2" higher than stock. My question is why and why aren't the pegs adjustable? However, I found out the sets are adjustable in every other way, I didn't realize it until Brian moved the brake pedal down. This adjustment made my right foot position much more comfortable and maybe it midigated the higher pegs. With the seat back, brake pedal down and one other minor adjustment, the bike transformed. Even the handling felt better and I thought the bike handled exceptional before. I wonder how many other positive adjustments I can make, sag and the rest will follow.
Now why doesn't the 1098/1198 have the adjustable seat and multiple mounting holes for the rear sets? These are two very good features and one of the reasons why I like the 999.
