I want to share this for quite some time - would love to share the sound of this beauty. The classic Ducati dry clutch has it's own sound, and once it is mix into the full exhaust, it just simply turns into beautiful symphony especially when it goes above 5K RPM. In case you wonder - this system is for track only (it comes with custom ECU), it is not street legal - But... who cares? :P
Man, I have been sicked for days. Still have to work since there a lot to do (well, it is a good thing in this economic time). Finally took a day off and headed to the hills - it was beautiful! The weather was GREAT - prefect riding weather. Roads were dry and not cold at all - feel like May weather... The ride really fixed me up nicely!
Finally, I got my tool box. Because of the motorcycle and home remodeling, I have collected a few power tools and compress air tools over the years. The problem is they all had their own individual boxes and holder, and things were all over the place; especially the small items like nails and screws. After I got my motorcycle, my collection grow from SAE to metric standard - from hex socket to torque wrench and anything in between. And of cause - I like to buy new tools... =D
Took the old pict out and do some photoshop work on it. I wasn't using photoshop - I was using Aperture by Apple. It work so well! Love it!
It has been a while since I took picture with my beloved Sport 1000. Few things were added during last few months - added new set of mirrors, replaced the slave cylinder, and finally got the 6K service done. The bike is still a bit 'cold blooded' even after the service. Very easy to stall in cold weather when it comes to stop. I think I need a pro to tune the ECU soon.
It was a cold but sunny morning. About 36F in the morning. I waited a bit before I head out. Temp had come up a bit to something like 45F; but in the valley areas still feel like 35F even at noon time. I need to recharge myself under the sun from time to time before I freeze myself on the bike.
Wow... seriosuly, this section of HW1 is the next best thing beside track. The road is smooth, no creak, no dirt, no rock, and the best, no traffic! It is not a bording stright run - in fact, I classify this as twisty - not as twisty as Redwood Road, but there are many shape turns. It road is mirror smooth, which allow me to lean low. I am no knee dragger - but I can get pretty low with this kind of close to perfect road condition.
The only mirrors that I think will fit will into Sport Classic is actually made by Ducati performance. Both are very nicely made, and it fit perfectly into the stock handle bars. So far the only complain is the size - they are a bit small. I guess it will take me some to get used to. Will post review soon!
Still a nice set of mirror - far far better than the after market one. The vision is wide and clean. BUT - just a bit too big in my taste. I looked into other kind of bar end mirrors like CRG's one. But the design doesn't fit well - after all this is a classic, not a Monster.
Thanks to an unknown photographer! He took my picts while I was riding along Redwood on Sunday morning - I was heading for a group ride. I was lucky enough to find my picts online. Thanks again! I wanted an action picts for long time!
Well... could be closer to apex. My leaning angle is not low enough too probably due to the fact that my speed wasn't high enough. But again, in a twisty like Redwood, anything could happen... slow down a bit won't hurt.
Time to speed up and exit the curve. My butt could be slide out more - but I got chicken out every time I try to do that...
Once again, thanks to the unknown photographer!
Summer is close to the end, and the daylight is getting shorter each day. My weekly ride is getting darker each time - not sure I can attend this usual meet as much as I wanted. I am ride in the dark no problem; but the fact of the matter is if you can avoid it, do it. The road condition only get worse at night ( harder to see holes or oil spots on the street; hard for other driver spot my bike), especially at high speed. Not even mention the worry-wife at home. So... I guess I will cut back slowly. Already made up my mind that won't attend the meet next week (no Japan food for me :X ). But again - hopefully I can resist the temptation of riding... wish me luck :D
Today is the first time I took riding shots since I started to ride. The weather was perfect and the road was nice. Had a very good time with some of my riding friends. 
As always, full gear is highly recommended - to me it is needed. Just upgrade myself to a new pair of Dainese Delta perforated leather pants. Very comfortable and nicely vented. Use to have Redline leather leather pants from Shift. Work well too; but it doesn't zip to my Dainese jacket, and it is not is thick and well made as Delta pants. Cost is the only down side - believe it or not, it costs more than my Dainese leather jacket (I got it on sale from SF D-store - very nice store BTW). This is basically a 2 piece suite - I zip them up during ride - yes, my fat butt is finally fully covered. Priceless.
The next 2 things I need to upgrade is my boots and glove. There is nothing wrong with the one I have now - it is just hard to resist nice protective leather products out there... stay tune!
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