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@LowRyter Friday's free practices have been cancelled as the second aircraft that was sent to carry the equipment the first aircraft could not experienced a technical problem too. All the practices are going to be tomorrow. Revised Saturday schedule - 2022 Argentine MotoGP 08:45-09:25 Moto3 FP1 (12:45-13:25 UK) 09:40-10:20 Moto2 FP1 (13:40-13:25 UK) 10:35-11:20 MotoGP FP1 (14:35-15:20 UK) 11:35-12:15 Moto3 FP2 (15:35-16:15 UK) 12:30-13:10 Moto2 FP2 (16:30-17:10 UK) 13:25-14:10 MotoGP FP2 (17:25-18:10 UK) 14:35-14:50 Moto3 Qualifying 1 (18:35-18:50 UK) 15:00-15:15 Moto3 Qualifying 2 (19:00-19:15 UK) 15:30-15:45 Moto2 Qualifying 1 (19:30-19:45 UK) 15:55-16:10 Moto2 Qualifying 2 (19:55-20:10 UK) 16:25-16:55 MotoGP FP3 (20:25-20:55 UK) 17:05-17:20 MotoGP Qualifying 1 (21:05-21:20 UK) 17:30-17:45 MotoGP Qualifying 2 (21:30-21:45 UK)

Those high side type of crashes used to be linked to the two stroke racing bikes, without any of today's electronics. As for the rumor on blaming Michelin, I have a hard time to accept that Michelin would have remained silent about their decision to bring different tires in Indonesia, when that decision was taken during the pre-season tests. It does not make any sense. During those tests, they noticed the tires were getting a lot of blisters, because of the high track temperatures. Not something you can sweep under the rug. The teams must have noticed it too. This is when Michelin allegedly decided they would bring different tires for the Indonesian Grand-Prix; and they would do this without telling anyone? sounds strange to me. One of the journalist I listen to, someone who has been around and has special connections in the paddock, said that part of the problem is that Honda may not have properly tuned up their electronic package to suit the new tires. Now that we are aware teams use GPS to fine tune bike's electronics according to where they are located on the race track. Even more aware because of what happened to Jack Miller, who had to retire because his central unit got out of phase with where the bike was on the track. It seems crazy, but this is one of today's racing reality. Parameters are adjusted for each curve or straight automatically. High sides like the one Marc Marquez suffered are rare nowadays, and hopefully will remain exceptional considering how dangerous they are.

Thanks! Since I got the 911, I used the Swiss Garage in West Alabama Street. Last year, I noticed an oil drip, brought the car to them, they kept it several days and told me they could not identify the origin of the problem. This was disappointing. I took it for what it was. MPH Cycle suggested Rennsport in Sealy. The garage is owned by the widow of an all time 911 enthusiast. I went there as a nobody, they put my 911 on the elevator and diagnosed the issue in what... 5 minutes?! We convened on a day, brought the car early morning and they fix the easy part of the problem on the spot while I had a long conversation with the widow, who told me the owners life story and hers since. Anyway, thanks for the tip, I will check Einar's and M.A.C.

@Kane I am planning to go to Dallas on April 15th, so I may take that opportunity to check out AMS. On the practical side, getting your vehicle maintained far away from where you live presents some challenges. My 911 is maintained in Sealy Tx, 50 miles from where I live. When you need to leave the car there for a few days it complicates everything.

@GuzzimaxWhen the first Triple appeared on the market, I was interested. I always liked the three cylinder bikes. I also liked the "frog eyes". But I was always moving from one country to the next, with little notice and time in between. I only managed to purchase one bike while in Italy, got transferred to Norway then Nigeria. Had to practically give away my bike since I had just the time it was going to take to get a work permit. Most of the time, I rented bikes during my time off. In Europe, there isn't a large choice of make and models that are available for rental. The triple was not one of them. It seems the Suzuki Bandit was popular, and that's what I ended up with most of the time.

The Indonesian race was difficult to predict, although if it had not been scaled down from 27 laps to 20, we may have had a different winner.

Spoke with Davey of MPH Cycle yesterday. I asked him if he would maintain a Panigale V2 if I was to jump the gun for it, and he politely declined. He said that valve adjustment on a Ducati Desmo is really no picnic, and should be left to those mechanics that do it on a regular basis. I remember back in 2011, I was at a Motorcycle exhibition and Ducati had an cut out engine exposed, which I took photographs of. It really looks like a beautiful piece of machinery, and the Desmodromic system is part of it. So, no Ducati V2 then....

Happy Birthday P6X!!!!

The king of COTA is unlikely to be there. He is missing Argentina because of Diplopia, Stephan Bradl will be there in any case. I am unlikely to be able to attend due to an ongoing unforeseen issue that has affected me these past week.

Lucky to have a thoughtful father like you! Thanks dad!!!!!

I have had a strict upbringing, and always was taught to never interrupt conversations. I was patiently waiting for a break, but had to bail out.

If color = red, then P6x = 1 or if color <> red, then P6x = 0 Don't really need one, I have one already, but just for support... (my birthday is on March 30th, so I can probably pass it as a birthday present to myself.

I am going to check MPH Cycles if they do Ducati. But when you own a Porsche 911, the going rates to maintain a Ducati will never frighten you. I recently changed all the carpets, with "Porsche" logo embroiled in red; all made in Germany... I am taking the car for an inspection at https://rennsportporscheworks.com/ These guys are the best, they only work on Porsche, and they solved an oil leak than none of the other "generalist" workshop that advertises "expertise" on German exotics could identify. I now only use those "experts" to change oil and do menial tasks. The guys at Rennsport took 5 minutes to diagnose an oil drip that puzzled two generalists, and 30 minutes to change the rubber boots on the spark plugs. Six boots, total 1k USD with work. But they are located in Sealy Texas. Not next door to me. So, bring on the Ducati valve adjustment....

Not a compromise. The model from year 1998 until 2005 was the 996; then 997. https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/996/carrera/cabriolet-manual/ If I am not wrong, the valve service is at 15,000 miles. How much is the service? 1k?

Yes, I did. Substantially more expensive than the basic V2 with appointments which I never put through their paces. I would be happy to get a used V2 at a decent price. I thought I found one on cycle trader, a 2022 V2 with 839 miles for about 10k, but it was white. So no go. It said it had a salvage title, but on the photos, the bike looked normal.

A 996; all manual, no driving assistance. Red and convertible. This was my compromise before I got the red Le Mans.

I watched a few reviews, and groin warming was indeed pointed out by several. Definitively not interested in the V4. If I go for a V2, it would only be to get the bread and the croissants from the bakery. Any serious riding would only involve the Le Mans. I am not dead set on getting an additional bike. Once I deal away the 911, then I will carefully evaluate what I want/can do.

Just curious; all the seat cowls have the exact same fitting among the V11 models and years of production? What about the holes spacing to attach the cowl to the seat?

Well, you were in the middle of heated technical discussion, and there was no opportunity for me to break in with: -"is it you?" Then you moved with the TSC guy and my attention was called elsewhere. I was going to find you again, but I had to have an impromptu exit. I was indeed in another vehicle, with a P6X registration plate. I got up to a late start that morning, and did not want to line up at Costco for gas. I am sure our paths will cross again.

Iron Supply is going to carry the brand, on top of Triumph and Royal Enfield. I know very little about Indian; I mean the modern motorbikes.

Why not... I go to Dallas often. One of my favorite guitar store is located in McKinney (North of Dallas). The relationship between seller and customer has completely changed. When you go to a store to purchase something, you have most likely researched it beforehand. The sale's assistant is no longer a key element of the choice. For example, the guy at Iron Supply in Katy was exactly as you described the AMS people. He even asked me if I wanted to test drive the RR, although he did not have any dedicated one, he was willing to let me test the new one. I liked that he was taking the chance. None of the bikes they are selling, including pre-owned ones have "please don sit" signs on them. V1 Moto can keep their bikes for someone else. I read somewhere else the Ducati Superbikes are not as uncomfortable as they look. But V1 Moto does not think I am worthy enough to sit on one....

@PJPR01 I am not certain, but I think I saw you. You were discussing installing a side-car on your Guzzi? There were a lot of Grand-Tour of Texas participants today. My original thought was confirmed, I would say the main motorbike brand is Harley Davidson; I think about 90% of the participation. There were a few Honda Goldwing, obviously some BMW GSesses. One Moto-Guzzi, yours? It was fun, I spoke to many tour participants, coming from all over Texas, some from very far away too. Just a shame I could not ride the Le Mans, but it is going to be the only time.

Guys, yesterday (Friday 25th March) I went to V1 Moto in Houston, to take a closer look at the Ducati Panigale. I thought I was back in Europe!!!! like the last Ducati Store I visited there, I got superbly ignored, and I was the only potential customer inside the store. The accessories and spares people were so immersed into their respective screens, than they did not even bother to answer to my greetings! what a difference with Iron Supply in Katy. But I have to be grateful for the cold shoulder treatment. I now know where I will not purchase a motorcycle. Lol..... Apart from this, these guys have a setup I have not seen anywhere else, and the preposterous Ducati line is artistically disposed. Whoever did the stores' setup deserve credits. I will try to shoot a video there, to show you some of the marvels they host. Even the Austin Ducati Store would be in awe. But the Austin Ducati store is extremely Texas friendly. The pre-owned Panigale V2s they had on their website were there, with signs "do not sit, the bike is sold"! oh yeah? but why is it still shown for sale on the website then? I must admit, those bikes are incredibly gorgeous, and the Speed RR is really not on the same planet when it comes to sheer beauty and quality. I am not convinced I need anything else but a V11, if I eventually do, then it will have to be a V2, which I will purchase used on cycle trader.

Indeed, the Triumphs sold in the USA are made in Thailand. Those made in UK are never sold in the USA. I presume it is because of the exchange rate between the GBP and the USD?

The RR uses a cable actuated clutch. I thought it to be incongruous on this price point. Besides, the force required to actuate the clutch is greater than on my V11. I have a permanent tendinitis in my left hand, because I drove too many hard clutches bikes in the city when I started riding motorbikes. This was also one of the main reason I never got a Ducati before with those extremely hard to manipulate dry clutches.