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Originally posted by lizzie
Quote: Why should a 620ie owner be any different just because their base bike is closer to the regs than mine?
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Who in the DSC has a 620ie and is gagging to race it? I bet there's no-one |
That first point is a joke right Jools? I know quite a few of you who have more than one Ducati in the garage - either spouses with a bike each or maybe two bikes with separate characters which are used for different purposes eg KeefyB and his missus with a 999, Multistrada and Monster in the garage. Do you honestly expect someone who wants to take part in this series to keep two 6*0 monsters at the same time? Err which bike shall I use today - am I in the mood to take my 600 Monster to work or shall I take the country roads which are so much better for my..... 620 Monster? Doesn't quite work does it? Remember that just because one of these bikes is a race bike it doesn't preclude it being used on the road too, so you are effectively requiring someone to sell (and take a financial hit no doubt on) their 620.
And your second point, no I don't suppose there are many. But the only cheque I've so far seen belongs to a DSC member in exactly that position.
There is another aspect to this which no-one has raised. Before I raise it, though, I should make it clear that this is a personal comment, nothing whatsoever to do with the Management Team; I've had nothing to do with the proposed race series. Maybe Ducati UK would be interested in what we are doing; maybe they might even be persuaded to provide support in some fashion or other. Maybe not, I don't know. But if they might be interested, would they be more or less interested in promoting a series which precluded every single current Ducati model - or one which only allows 'out-dated' bikes?
FFS, this series is aimed at novice racers, not at the WJBs of this world: from what I understand, the fastest racer will win whatever he's riding. For most of you, if you want to go faster, stop eating all the pies  |
I agree mostly with Jools, WJB and Weeksy on this one. (they've made so many points can't be sure to agree with all of them!!) Not sure I agree with your point about 620 owners now though Lizzie - we might all be in the same boat, whether we own a monster laready or not!!
For me, if I do take part, then it'll be on a stock (but fully serviced) 600 or 620 (if they're allowed) with the bare minimum mods to make it raceworthy and then we're off!! I don;t want to change any parts or fit big-bore kits etc, just get out there and smile - its all getting a bit serious!!!
Tim
[Edited on 12-10-2004 by Rattler]