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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.

Ha! Do you care to elaborate on where does the repel comes from?

I went to Iron Supply Houston today, to have a look at the Speed RR; 22k dollars new. They had both the white and a red on display. For 17k, you can get a Panigale V2. If I sell my car, I would have the cash. I am not completely convinced I need anything else than a V11, but it does not cost much to dream. I am naturally drawn to the Ducati, even if I like the Triumph's triple engine. What is the consensus among V11 owners on either Triumph RR or Ducat P V2? can you get the same service as with the V11?

Moto Guzzi has released another V100 teaser on their official YouTube channel. Nothing that we have not already seen; still no timetable on a future commercialization. I am really wondering if this bike is even going to be available in 2023.

The Houston Livestock and Rodeo show ended last week, and I want to share this picture of a riding girl. The name of the ride is Good Z, so I deemed she qualified to be here....

A quick update, as I have not had time to feed-back on the details of the modification installed on my Le Mans. The starter motor now cranks immediately upon depressing the start button. Even after long lay away, and cold morning starts like today. The additional relay with direct feed to the solenoid was the correct modification as suggested by the panel. Relegating the key switch to circuit enabler as it should has always been.