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IcePick06

05-21-2007, 03:37 PM

I will be in the Glendale area for an appointment with Pro Italia on Saturday, so I was planning on riding ACH. Post up if you are interested in going. Meet at the usual Shell station (1st exit) off the 210 fwy at 9:00 a.m. :scooter

1st Duc

05-21-2007, 04:35 PM

If I can schedule an appt. with them around that time I'll join you... I'll let you know tomorrow when they open.

Allan Gibbs

05-21-2007, 04:58 PM

Pro Italia has a suspenion clinic that day. Tech session and have a pro for Race Tech help you with your setup. There's a morning and afternoon session.

Race Tech suspension clinics - May 26th and June 30th - reservations required, sign up now

Pro Italia and Race Tech's suspension clinic was so well received that we've scheduled two more - Saturday, May 26th (which is currently filling up very quickly) and Saturday, June 30th.

Pro Italia is looking forward to hosting a suspension tuning clinic and consultation by our good friends at Race Tech to be held on Saturday, April 21st.

The Deal: $20 and an advance reservation gets you a spot in either the morning or afternoon session by Ken Keene, a suspension specialist who works with Race Tech. Each session is the same and will start with a half-hour talk on suspension followed by Ken performing a 20 minute(ish) consultation one on one - adjusting your bike suspension (as much as possible) to fit your weight and riding style.

This is an inexpensive and excellent opportunity to have the high quality suspension on your motorcycle tailored to fit you. (Assuming fully adjustable suspension) Ken will adjust the sag front and rear and rebound and compression if available. Do you have the right springs for the style of riding you most enjoy? Do you have the right springs if you happen to be a very light weight or more heavy rider? This is an opportunity to learn these things and, should you not be jibing with your suspension, Ken can consult on the best way to adapt or upgrade your bike.

Spaces will be limited. You absolutely must make a reservation to attended either session so contact us now. The more of you that take advantage of this and sign up in advance, the more help Ken will bring to make sure that all will get what they need.

Contact Pro Italia Los Angeles at 818 249-5707 or sales@proitalia.com (sales@proitalia.com).

posted by Pro Italia Los Angeles at 11:38 AM (http://www.proitalia.com/2007/05/race-tech-suspension-clinics-may-26th.html)

http://www.proitalia.com/

1st Duc

05-21-2007, 05:03 PM

I just e-mailed them so I'm guessing, I'm good for saturday ride after that...

IcePick06

05-21-2007, 10:28 PM

Pro Italia has a suspenion clinic that day. Tech session and have a pro for Race Tech help you with your setup. There's a morning and afternoon session.

http://www.proitalia.com/

That is the appointment I was referring to (with racetech).Anthony see uf you can make yours around 3:30, then you can ride ACH in the morning.

1098BANDIT

05-21-2007, 11:47 PM

ok count me in I might not have to work, and since your in the OC we could meet on the way overthere. I will let you know if I have to work.

qqqqqqqman

05-22-2007, 12:29 AM

I may be in....let you know as the weekend nears! :)

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Ducman

05-22-2007, 12:57 AM

I may be in....let you know as the weekend nears! :)

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Ron, I'm thinking of heading at pro italia, let me know.

qqqqqqqman

05-22-2007, 12:55 PM

Ok, I got a spot for the Suspension Clinic on Sat. 5/26 at 4pm....so looks like I will ride Angeles Crest first, then go to the seminar at 1pm at Pro Italia :cool

Ducman Melvin, are you going to ride ACH first, or go to PI?

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1st Duc

05-22-2007, 02:20 PM

Ok I sent an e-mail the other day and no response so I just called and was told all-booked-up for saturday... Damn!

But Jake over their told me to just show up and best time would be in the morning because they are light in the mornings and are doing one on ones. He said the afternoon session has a few people scheduled as alternatives and the morning has none.

So I wont be able to ride in the morning guys but will probably head on up after I'm finished, if I get in...

Notorious DSB

05-22-2007, 07:44 PM

IcePick06

05-22-2007, 08:47 PM

That's what Pro Italia told me too, just show up and see if there's openings. Sounds a bit risky though to ruin a day's riding for a chance of setting up a streetbike.

I'm just going to ride it to Fontana and have Dan Kyle's guys do it for $30. That way I can ride ACH in the morning and then go set up my suspension later in the day. Then I race Sunday!

Did I mention the 996 is a monster on the track? I can't imagine what a 999 or the 1098 feels like on the track.

I still have my gix1k putting out 162+ rwhp and I've taken that on the track quite a few times but the 996 with proper gearing out-punches that bike in turns for sure.

:1. The guy on the phone even said that I may be able to bump up earlier (around 1:30) after the seminar/speech since some people definitely won't show. Also, Racetech is at every single Fastrackriders event ( trust me) & they charge $30 at the track to dial in your suspension. I'm only going Saturday because I can kill two birds by riding ACH in the morning & then having a Ducati specific suspension guy tweak my 1098 while saving $10 & possibly learning something new about my suspension that I didn't know before :). Hey Will, what time is your race on Sunday? What suit will you be wearing? I may come & watch you guys, my next fontucky trackday is July 1st (taking the 1098)...can't wait :greg

Notorious DSB

05-23-2007, 07:38 AM

The racetech guy that does my bike went to Dan Kyle and he did my 996 on Monday and he will be there at Fontana this weekend too.

Racetech did all my bikes for the last 5 years, even if it's just to confirm that I already have a good setup, it's worth it to have that piece of mind.

My race is around 145pm, I think. Not sure cuz race day is always so chaotic. I'm wearing the Ness suit because the Marlboro suit is not too vented, and as Apriliabob said, it puts a big target on my back.

1st Duc

05-23-2007, 09:17 AM

It easy for me to just show up like they said, i can ride ACH anytime of the week and it is much harder to make it to a track day.

qqqqqqqman

05-23-2007, 03:11 PM

Hey Anthony, I like your avatar pic from last weekend's prom night! :lmao

nucking_futs

05-23-2007, 03:25 PM

Hey Anthony, I like your avatar pic from last weekend's prom night! :lmao

Damn Anthony you're looking pretty dapper. Do you have a pic of your date? :crackup

Notorious DSB

05-23-2007, 07:33 PM

Yeah, I can only ride Saturday this week due to the race Sunday which I may not be able to do now thanks to some big wedding for a family benefactor....

Anyway, does anyone here want to do a Memorial Day ride? That's always a good day to enjoy a slow, leisurely ride.

1st Duc

05-23-2007, 08:51 PM

Yeah that memorial day ride would be for me Lawman800. What time, ACH?

Since we already know the truth behind lawman. What does the 800 mean or are we gussing? cases solved? tickets per year? Bettys?

Notorious DSB

05-23-2007, 09:29 PM

ACH, 9am as usual on Monday at the Shell, I guess unless anyone else has other suggestions. We can also go to Malibu on Monday since it's more leisurely and we can stop by Neptune's or my favorite, Malibu Fish Market, for their grilled squid sandwich.

Oh, btw, what truth is behind law? I recall there were no admissions of any sort other than an acknowledgement that cons and cops both have distinctive walks.

1098BANDIT

05-24-2007, 12:46 AM

dont worry we have to make sure 1st duc is not ticket number 801 than he will have to change the avatar to lawman801 :-0

oh yea the walks gives it away. :-)

duc_848

05-24-2007, 12:52 AM

I was up there today(not on the bike) and weather and road conditions where amazing. I did not see any traffic officers, but it was a weekday. I saw one 1098 at Newcomb's, got a lot of lookers and gawkers! Have a great ride, I will be preppin the 748 for a trackday Monday!:scooter

1st Duc

05-24-2007, 10:14 AM

Smoke and mirrors Lawman, I see through all that misdirection but your secret is safe with me. Oh and your answer says it all. obviously...

can I get an AMEN!

IcePick06

05-24-2007, 11:40 AM

duc_848

05-24-2007, 01:20 PM

hey duc 848, that trackday is @ big willow with Hypercycle right? I wonder if they have any spots left? I may join you since I'm not going to Vegas this weekend for my friend's bachelor party due to work :Bang

Bachelor party in Vegas, man does that sound dangerous! I am almost positive they are full up, but call them anyway, I heard there where some cancelations. BigWillow is so fun! There will be a pretty good Ducati turnout, come on out!:scooter

IcePick06

05-25-2007, 03:02 PM

1st Duc

05-25-2007, 03:06 PM

I think I'm in with you guys and then at Pro italia to sit and see if a spot opens up...9?

1098BANDIT

05-25-2007, 04:43 PM

The Bandit will be there! do you guys think we should go through topanga cyn is just a suggestion.

So who's all in tomorrow? So far the attendees are: Myself, Will (Lawman800), Ron (qqqqman) and maybe 1098Bandit. *Ron, since you & I live in OC, we can meet up @ Spectrum again if you want around 8:15am

nucking_futs

05-25-2007, 05:20 PM

There's a slight possibility I may be able to make this ride. If I do I'll be at Spectrum at 8;15am. If I'm not there on time that means I'm not going to make it.

qqqqqqqman

05-25-2007, 09:34 PM

So who's all in tomorrow? So far the attendees are: Myself, Will (Lawman800), Ron (qqqqman) and maybe 1098Bandit. *Ron, since you & I live in OC, we can meet up @ Spectrum again if you want around 8:15am

Looks good for me, so far, Mark.....8:15am Spectrum is fine. There's a 2% chance of failure, if so I will post up in the morning.

I still have my 1pm Pro Italia seminar....and 4pm suspension adjustment. Hopefully we'll all get done sooner.

DAMN...how does that (+1) show up automatically? I wasn't sure what it was until Arnel noted 8 1 5 am, lol

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Pringle

05-25-2007, 09:40 PM

I am interested in riding with you guys tomorrow, Saturday. I would be riding over from Ventura. I know where the Shell Station is that you always talk about as a meeting point. Is that still the meeting place for your ride tomorrow? I rode today with R1Racer49, (Devin). We had a great day in the canyons above Malibu. I think he is thinking of ricing ACH tomorrow as well. If you can convirm the meeting place I'd love to ride with you.

1st Duc

05-25-2007, 10:30 PM

Yeah Pringle thats the spot at 9:00am... See you tomorrow.

Ducman

05-25-2007, 10:45 PM

Ron, I know where the Shell station is but I'm going out tonight and might not be able to make it in time, if not, I defenitly for sure will make it at Pro italia by 1pm.

qqqqqqqman

05-25-2007, 11:53 PM

Ron, I know where the Shell station is but I'm going out tonight and might not be able to make it in time, if not, I defenitly for sure will make it at Pro italia by 1pm.

:cool

Also, last time we didn't actually LEAVE the Shell station until after 9:30am, so if you're a little late we may still be there :)

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R1Racer49

05-26-2007, 12:01 AM

I'll be there at 9am with Terry and a friend of his.

Notorious DSB

05-26-2007, 05:23 PM

Here ya go:

Notorious DSB

05-26-2007, 05:28 PM

nucking_futs

05-26-2007, 08:03 PM

Good ride today guys! No tickets no get offs.

Devin good to meet you finally.

Did you guys at ProItalia get your suspension dialed in?

Pringle

05-26-2007, 10:21 PM

Gentleman and of course Devin;

Hey;
I wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting all of you guys today. It was awsome to see all of those Ducati's in one place and ride with a large group of people who had respect for each other and for the areas in which they ride.

I normally ride alone and now I think I may be spending more time riding with other people. I love to ride and I am ready to ride with you guys anytime.

Let me know when you are heading to the coast and we'll ride the canyons of Malibu or head up to Ojai and run the 33. It's like Angeles Hwy to Palmdale, but three times as long.

Thanks again for a great day. Have fun tomorrow and, "be safe out there".:shock

R1Racer49

05-26-2007, 11:05 PM

Great ride today, I had a blast. It was a pleasure to meet all of you SoCal's, now it's your turn to come up to NorCal! Then I'll have the "home field advantage"!!! Seriously, there is a good amount of skill in that group. It was a very safe ride with people staying within their personal limits and the pack being pretty close in speed. I had a great time. 500mi so far this weekend and counting. I'm going for 1000mi!

DrGonzo

05-26-2007, 11:38 PM

anyone talk to a guy in his 50's on a red 748 up at ACH? That was my dad, he was telling me about how he saw a bunch of you guys up there.

I had to work all day:whip

1st Duc

05-26-2007, 11:44 PM

No Dr D. I dont think anyone talked to your dad, but give us the heads up next time would like to meet the man that past along the Cycle gene.

1st Duc

05-26-2007, 11:45 PM

oops Dr. g.

qqqqqqqman

05-27-2007, 01:01 AM

Notorious DSB

05-27-2007, 01:04 AM

You rich people have to live in da OCizzle, that's what you get! We Angelenos get ACH within 20 minutes. Fair trade.

qqqqqqqman

05-27-2007, 01:17 AM

You rich people have to live in da OCizzle, that's what you get! We Angelenos get ACH within 20 minutes. Fair trade.

Man, how do you stay up late, after riding, and RACE tomorrow? :oh

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IcePick06

05-27-2007, 02:35 AM

Yep, another good ride today....and no tickets or oopsies :shock . In addition to the regulars I rode with last time, it was nice to meet Devin, Tony, Julio, and JP. Props to Devin for making the long trip down and riding like a bat all weekend.

Man, that long trip back home through L.A./OC afternoon traffic is still a bitch for nuckingfuts, IcePick, and me :puke

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That's why I took that detour through the 605 to 405...the 5 always bottlenecks.

:1. Good ride today, didn't get to ride the pace I like to due to the sudden fear of cops and my clutch was screwed up, but it's all fixed now, and I can't wait to test out the new suspension settings :scooter

Pringle

05-27-2007, 07:38 AM

anyone talk to a guy in his 50's on a red 748 up at ACH? That was my dad, he was telling me about how he saw a bunch of you guys up there.

I had to work all day:whip

Yes. Be carefull about the guy in the 50's comment I'll be there later this year. He said that when he told you about all the 1098's in one place that you would sh***t and be bummed that you were not there.

We had a great conversation. It must be pretty awsome to have a dad that not only you can ride with, but rides a Ducati as well.

You unfortunatly missed a great day of riding. Hope to see and meet you some time in the near future.:1