tall_tracy

Some pictures from practice yesterday...

  ....took like 4.728637 seconds to find... 

47 minutes ago, jbot said:

stop being a biatch

 

I went down a wormhole the other day looking up the ability to tow with my GTI.  It was interesting to see that the same vehicle in Europe is rated to tow more than here in the US.  And I get it Europe is smaller, doesn't have miles and miles of 70+ speed limit highways, etc, etc.  Didn't people tow campers with the big domestic station wagons back in the 80's?

But anyway...  I have  a friend that tows one of those single rail/fold up motorcycle trailers with his Mazda 3 wagon to track days; it looks sketchy as all get out, but it works.  

34 minutes ago, blue03636 said:

So wait, do I have to buy a duc to match my gear?

No, you can have Dainese without a Ducati, but cannot have a Ducati without Dainese...  it's Italian math

Typical  

The Dainese shirts that I own were purchased at the Duc dealer off the sale rack...

36 minutes ago, Casper said:

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/shell-advance-15w-50-motorcycle-oil-1-litre-550037980/11438356-P 

You can check the local inventory online. 

 

Bike came with the side cases. For roll up bags, check out my review of the Kreiga stuff: 

 

I didn't realize you could - thanks bunches!

And I love my Kriega bags, that's what I use when I go moto-camping.  I've got a 30L and a 10L and they fit everything I need for a weekend trip and, most importantly, keep everything dry.

21 minutes ago, Casper said:

Accessories from Ducati are very reasonably priced for the most part. For quick antidotal evidence, just look at the billet front brake reservoirs. $95 for Triumph, $75 for Ducati. The tank bag is another one, $140 Ducati and $165 Triumph. Of course there are the obvious "WTF?" items like exhaust. Ducati must be smoking some good shit. I'm more worried about replacing broken parts later. A lot more electronics and expensive parts on the Ducati. For what I'm looking for, the Ducati part is actually cheaper than even most aftermarket options (high navigation mount). There's a cheaper option from SW-Moto but it seems to have issues with vibrations and is only $20 cheaper. Also, I like the stock top case. I have a matching lock tumbler or whatever so I can stay with one key for all luggage. And the price isn't horrible for OEM luggage. On par with most of the other manufacturers. 

 

Advance Auto Parts carries it. 

I'm glad you're having better luck with pricing on what you're looking for.  My rearsets were astronomical even with the sale price I paid.

And thanks - I'll have to check out Advance Auto near me.  

Motowheels.com

I found them when shopping for my rearsets and have purchased oil thru them because I can't find Shell Advance 4T Ultra anywhere local.

not squidward

5 minutes ago, blue03636 said:

Shower in them, Ron can help.

Hahaha

Tell him I said Hi.  

10 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said:

Walking position is not the same as riding position.

Thanks Captain Obvious.

I feel like I won the lottery because I finally found a suit that actually fits my amazon stature.

I'm trying to break it in and wanted to ask all you somewhat knowledgeable savages if you have any tips to make it easier.  I've been randomly wearing it around the house while working or watching TV.

If you don't have tickets yet, there's a discount code from Cycle Gear for 15% off general admission tickets - use the code CYCLE GEAR

The email doesn't say that there's an expiration date for that code.

1 minute ago, DerekClouser said:

And there in lies the reason I PUT IT ON OHIORIDERS...so the people I forget to ask can remind me    

meh, I call bullshit... but whatever....

Just now, DerekClouser said:

Also, you'd better bring that salsa you brought last time!  I can bring whatever so just keep me in the loop. 

And suddenly I go from long lost forgotten, to bring this or that...  uh huh, okay, like I said, I see how it is.

Just now, DerekClouser said:

In all fairness, I haven't seen you in a while.  I was talking to Kevin at Mid-Ohio.  That's when it came up.  

Yeah, I totally get it, in this antiquated age of technology where it's so difficult to text or message or whatever.  Makes perfect sense Squidward.  

5 minutes ago, DerekClouser said:

What?

Nothing --- you will get no s'mores cones.  

Just now, what said:

Dang Derek, you cold. 

 

And yeah 95% I'll be there. Submitted PTO request yesterday, will hear back sometime but it's been on my work calendar for 7+ months at this point. 

Hopefully you'll be able to go. 

I'm willing to make a bunch of food again if everyone else wants to cover beer or beverages or whatever - we can figure it out, and by that I mean Kevin and you guys can, since no one actually talks to me.

26 minutes ago, DerekClouser said:

Who's going?  Who's camping? 
I think @jacobhawkins myself and @what will be camping. I think @kbrok is also. 

Oh I see how it is...  

47 minutes ago, kbrok said:

as far as facilities I don't know if anyone remembers last year at the OR trackday.  I sat down on toilet and it wasn't bolted down and me and the toilet fell into the wall and I was pinned for a few seconds fighting for my life haha

Thanks to whoever it was that loaned me that wrench....  

I can't wait to sneak into another track mens room and do this (again)...   

26 minutes ago, Casper said:

There you go again, saying the sweetest things. 

Speaking of sweet things.... have you determined if @Tonik & I are the same person yet?

And are you looking for textile gear because of the whole cows stampeding in the rain theory for leather??

Well now that you're part of the Ducati club, you have to look at Dainese...  LOL

Seriously though, I have a Dainese leather jacket and Dainese textile pants - both are offered in mens tall sizes.  My inseam is close to 34" and I really like the pants in the respect that the fit length wise, the fit in the hips is a much different story. 

41 minutes ago, jacobhawkins said:

Of course the more the merrier, have a buddy coming around 2 on his RSV4 for an evening "private fancy boy" session.  

  You mean Kevin (@kbrok)?  

4 hours ago, CrazySkullCrusher said:

Sold the bandit and blew $500 on a yoshi can for the gsxs because suzuki. Will post pics for fap.

Did you also spring for new flip flops...  because, you know, suzuki??  

I guess it's a good thing I didn't bring my camera with me when we rode the Dragon last week...  I took 600+ pictures at PIRC on Monday during a track day...  I'd probably still be in TN taking photos... wait, that doesn't really seem like a bad thing.

1 hour ago, Tpoppa said:

Try to find a flyer if you go there.  Saved me a couple hundred $$

  

I had a relative that worked at their headquarters, wish I would have made use of her discount while she was working there.

Okay, so what was the verdict on the waterlogged leather suit?  Did anyone actually confirm that cows get loose skin after stampeding in a rainstorm?  

Inquiring minds want to know....

Also, I had a great time hanging out with everyone.  Good times.