Ducati Sporting Club UK > DesmoDue Race Series > DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat > Who's best to run DD - the DSC!

[domski]

Originally Posted by skidlids

When I sent out a survey to class B entrants a couple of months ago 22 said they intended to be back for more in 2007 along with 3 maybes, which accounts for the 25 replies that I had and out of those that didn't reply I suspect 3 of them will be wanting to come back.

That will be great. Fingers crossed!

[domski]

Originally Posted by Dseered

I know one of the maybes who is watching all this very closely

As long as he's not one of them tarts who hangs about in hairdressers Lambos

[domski]

Originally Posted by Dseered

It might be anyway the hairdressers ones are yellow, proper ones are 'angry' Black !

[Monty]

Dom if I missquoted you earlier I apologise-I did read that statement somewhere(cannot find it now-doh) but perhaps missatributed it to you.

John

[andys 900ss]

Been watching this thread...

This series is extreemly cheap to do and a testament to the rules and bikes chosen. My bike has come in at under £2k and its won a race!!

I spent 15yrs racing battery model cars right upto world level and we used to spend a fortune on those little 'toy' cars. Tyres every-other race (6xqualifying races, plus final), motor every meeting, batteries every month or so.......

Also to keep on context, I spent £800 on 'upgrading' the suspension on my R1.... I have spent £9.99 + about £60 on the 583 (fork oil & used rear shock).

It can be done very cheaply and, yes, like all bikes you can 'bling' them up...

Andy

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by andys 900ss

Been watching this thread...

This series is extreemly cheap to do and a testament to the rules and bikes chosen. My bike has come in at under £2k and its won a race!!

Andy

Remind me again where did you find that cheap race wining bike

[andys 900ss]

Originally Posted by skidlids

Remind me again where did you find that cheap race wining bike

This very kind sir, indeed.....

From a chat at the BMF to tracking in a few weeks or so..... I really enjoy DD, roll on Cadders and next year... and if your thinking about it... DO IT!!! you'll only regret it if you don't...

Andy

[NBs996]

Re Loz's comments... It's my belief that you can throw as much or as little money at a bike as you want, but there's not a lot of advantage to be gained by it, most of that would be experimental.

I run a '02 m620, and here's what I've done to it and why:
1) Raised the pegs - the standard pegs were decking out on the warm up lap on a february track day! Cost? I think that cost something in the region on £80.
2) Fit high level pipes - same ground clearance issues as the pegs. Got som second hand Sil's for £240.
3) High flow air filter - don't know why, pete swapped it!
4) Clip-on bars - the standard ones were too high and killing my arms. Cost £80.
5) Twin disc conversion - the single disc was capable enough but didn't give me any feedback. I find the twin setup much better for confidence. If I remember right it cost me something like £60.

That's it, the rest of the bike is bog standard. I was fairly new even to trackdays before I jumped into DD and ended up being able to get 5th in the final table last year and a 3rd place at Brands this year - because I've concentrated my efforts on learning to ride the thing rather than rely on tuning it!

The only riders who will befit from throwing money at their bikes are those who already know how to ride them - and most of the grid, especially me, have still got a lot to learn.