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My track project is completed - 749R Track bike

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

As some of you may remember a couple of months ago I picked up 2005 Ducati 749R that I wanted to use for track days. Well, it’s ready to go. I did basic changes that would allow me to have fun at the track day. First came Carbon Composite bodywork, painted in beautiful Krylon red. I spent way too much time getting it ready for painting, hopefully I will not have to do it again.

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I have desided to go with Woodcraft rearsets because they are great quality, American made and replacement pegs are readily available.

Woodcraft Rearsets

Any Ducati with the dry clutch must have the open clutch cover, the mechanical sound it produces is pure heaven. Woodcraft makes really nice one, it’s strong enough to protect expensive slipper clutch in case of a fall. It somes with removable sliding block made out of stainless steel.

Woodcraft Ducati Clutch Cover

Since Woodcraft supplied all billet aluminum pieces, I also went with their clip ons, slightly longer than stock for more leverage and the bars are easy to replace in case of a misshap. The gas tank is pure sex.

Ducati 749R Woodcraft Clip Ons

To make sure my bike is crash worthy I added a set of under the fairing Speedymoto frame sliders. They are way more effective than your average frame sliders since the force is distributed over the fairing. Less chance of a bike flipping in case of a low side….

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The last touch was AFAM 520 kit with bigger rear sprocket, theoretically it should help me to get out of the corners quicker and hopefully to keep up with the big boys.

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Now if I could get my boot on so I can ride the damn bike!

Ducati 749R Track Bike

Time to ride

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Annual crash or who do I sue for pain and suffering?

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

T-Mobile G1 Google Phone review

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Reopening Traffic Citation Case - Second Attempt

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Garmin customer service experience

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

American Express fiasco update

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Failed Attempt to Reopen Traffic Citation Case

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Another new jacket - REV’IT! Wax

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Happy Birthday

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008