Ducati Sporting Club UK > DesmoDue Race Series > DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat > Getting off the line..... #72

[monstermob 998]

Originally Posted by skidlids

There is a nice set of traffic lights just up the road that are great for practicing your starts, just be carefull Bradders isn't next to you

Or in front

[steve41]

I was never a great starter when I first started racing 4 years ago, it comes with time and feel for the bike. I ride modern and classic bikes and both are different and the same!!!!! Feed in the throttle as you let out the clutch, try a little more revs each time you start to you find where is best for you.

As for Donnington, think the lightness of the bike helped a lot too, No 44, as I was able to get off the line well and then gradually work my way backwards with gear selection problems.

[WeeJohnyB]

Do a search, this was covered in detail once. I think it was JPM asking the question. I'm usually pretty good compared to others, but bottle it at the first turn nowadays

WeeJohnyB

[mat2hew]

I think practice is the key, it seems everyone has there own way, I've always been pretty good at the traffic lights, but my road bike is a bit different. I'll try harder next time

Matt

[WhiteWizard]

I revved the B@ll@cks off it, twisted and pulled at everything, put both feet out as far as i could to try and stop people passing, then, when lights come on, I shut my eyes and zig zagged as fast as i could!!!!!

Hey i started off just kidding but its not far off what happened


We'll all get there I'm sure when we get a few more races under our belt.