SportBikes Inc Magazine April 2011 (Volume 1, Issue 7)

ROAD RACING . DRAG RACING . STUNT RIDING

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April 2011 - VOLUME 1, ISSUE 7

THE FEATURES

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THE 2011 DUCATI DIAVEL

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MOTO TECH: TRACK DAY PREP

THE DIAVEL’S ADVOCATE

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IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS: WHAT GEAR AM I IN?

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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Ride your ride like you have some common sense.

The block is hot. The streets are watching.

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EDITORIAL

R.I.P. Big Jim.

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PIAGGO NAMES MIGUEL MARTINEZ AS NORTH AMERICAN CEO Former President and CEO Paolo Timoni stepped down in early March. He was quickly succeeded by the former general manager of Piaggo Spain, Miguel Martinez.

“The opportunity to lead Piaggio Group Americas in its next phase is extremely exciting for me and a challenge I welcome as the opportunity for growth in this market is great.” - Miguel Martinez.

JAPANESE MANUFACTURERS GREATLY AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI

The tragic earthquake in Japan and the tsunami that followed, has restrained all but one of the Japanese Big Four. While Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha experienced slowdowns or complete operation halts, Kawasaki experienced no long term stoppages or effects.

We’ll see how US distribution is affected in the coming weeks.

The staff of SportBikes Inc Magazine expresses our sincere condolences to any and all that have been touched by these tragic events.

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the press room AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NATIONAL RIDE TO WORK DAY June 20 has been announced as the official 20th Annual Ride to Work Day by the AMA. “Riding on this day showcases the positive value of motorcycles and scooters for transportation. It is an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits.” - Andy Goldfine, Event Organizer.

SHIFT RACING CLOSES THEIR STREET DIVISION

Call this the “From Outta No Where” item…Shift Racing unexpectedly ceased all operations of their Street Division. No official statement has been released but a source says that they have made a decision to focus on their core MotoCross market.

DUCATI NORTH AMERICA LAUNCHES WWW.DUCATICOMMUNITY.COM Ducatista finally have an official social media portal thanks to the team at Ducati North America. The site will serve as a lifestyle bridge as well as an information platform for Ducati enthusiasts, owners and admirers.

“This new platform will keep us at the forefront of technology and current web media practices. Ducati owners can now share everything from a cell phone image of Nicky Hayden in the paddock to a lap of Willow Springs from their last track day. All of this can be done right from a cell phone and reach users around the globe instantly.” - John Paolo Canton, Ducati North America PR Manager. www.ducaticommunity.com

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T H E DUCATI

2 0 1 1 DIAVEL

Words: Allan Lane Photos: ENR Photography Model: Maeve Rivington Make Up: Dawn Tunnel Hair: Ariane Garcia Wardrobe: Courtesy of Dainese

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If a Bison and a Pit Bull were to procreate, this machine would be their offspring.

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he 2011 Ducati Diavel is unlike any other motorcycle in production today. Pound for pound, it is in a class by itself.

Before we go any further, let’s just address the elephant in the room. One can speculate all day about the aesthetics of the bike. At first glance, one could surmise that it looks like so and so or it reminds you of that other bike. Upon approach, any further points of reference dissipate.

Then you sit on the bike and you realize...This is something completely different. The Diavel was not designed to win any beauty competitions. It was designed to perform with muscle and grace.

The traditional Ducati trellis frame provides an ample view of

the blood work underneath the skin. An 1198.4cc liquid cooled Testastretta engine is the bike’s power plant, producing an explosive 162 horsepower coupled with 94 foot pounds of torque. Its gearbox offers six speeds with a wet multi-plate slipper clutch composition. The clutch has a servo device that allows for easier upshifts when the engine is accelerating. Likewise, the downshifts are chatter-free.

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pounds (Carbon Model). The power to weight ratio is ideal thus the inclusion of a 240 rear tire to assist in the stabilization of the bike, a note borrowed from the American culture and sub-culture of custom sportbikes. Further, the seat is lowered resulting in a lower center of gravity. The wheel base is a notable 62.6 inches.

The front rake is 28 degrees. The Diavel is low, longer and mean.

It’s just looking for a fight.

Its air intakes are molded into the sides of the 4.5 gallon tank. Air travels through the large airbox and exits via the 2 into 1 into 2 exhaust system that features stacked mufflers. Swap the stock pipes right away with an aftermarket system and you’re bound to shave another 5 to 10 pounds off the bike. Let’s not forget about the innovative twin lateral radiator tucked beneath the tank. They are going to keep all that Italian muscle cool if things get a little hot.

The Diavel is powered on by a perimeter sensing key fob. With the fob in the appropriate proximity, say your pocket while sitting or standing next to the bike, you can power on. There are two dashboards. A LCD instrument panel is mounted to the handlebar while a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) dash is mounted into the fuel tank. The tank mounted dash features a TFT full color panel and displays an animation when the bike is turned on. This dash displays your gear selection, mileage, riding mode, and traction control to name a few. It reacts to daylight and switches SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 15

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automatically between night and day viewing modes. The handlebar mounted LCD screen displays the standard basics: speed, revs, ABS status, etc.

The need for two instrument clusters is questionable. A single TFT display tank mounted dash would also allow for clip-on applications as well as variant handlebars.

The left handlebar houses the toggle switches for navigating through the tank mounted dis-

play which is pretty impressive.

It offers the rider the ability to make changes on the fly with different riding modes: Touring, Urban, and Sport. Each mode offers different settings.

The Ducati Traction Control (DTC) monitors, detects and controls wheel spin and adjusts power to the rear tire accordingly. The DTC is completely customizable to suit the riders’ desire. If you are interested on completely disengaging the

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traction control in its entirety, please read the DIAVEL’S ADVOCATE on page 72. Please note the method discussed is unorthodox and was happened upon by simple human discovery.

The headlights, brake lights and turn signals all make use of LED strip lighting. The turn signals’ strips run vertical as well as the brake lights. The head light strip runs horizontal. The LEDs also appear on the license holder to illuminate the plate efficiently.

The front brake setup is composed of radial mounted Brembo Monobloc 4 piston calipers that grip 320mm semi floating discs. The rear setup includes a 265mm disc and a 2 piston floating caliper. The Diavel’s ABS system is engineered with the latest technology and may beat the Ducati Superbike class across the board.

The Diavel rolls on Marchesini forged and machined 9 spoke wheels each measuring 17 inches. The front wheel is 3.50 inches wide. The rear is 8 inches. A first for the brand.

A first for Pirelli who dressed the wheels in Pirelli 240 Diablo Rosso II’s. This is a brand new tire size, courtesy of the Italians and their technical partners.

Why? Because they could.

That’s why.

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The front suspension consists of fully adjustable 50mm Marzocchi forks coated in Diamond Like Carbon (DLC). The rear shock is a fully adjustable mono Sachs with a Progressive linkage.

So how does it handle? You’d be surprised. First, take into account the ergonomics of the machine, then the suspension, the weight or lack thereof, the amount of power at your beck and call and start from there. Sitting on the Diavel, you are lower to the ground than what you first may conceive when standing next to it. The Diavel’s twin level seat is 30.3 inches high.

With your center of gravity lowered, a longer wheelbase, the 240 tire on the rear acting as a

ground stabilizer... The Diavel handles like a true sportbike.

It shouldn’t, but it does. It’s an extremely comfortable ride, but it shouldn’t be. It’s a powerhouse yet it’s nimble and athletic. It’s not attractive but you are drawn to it.

It’s a rolling contradiction.

At the very least, the Diavel is a performance driven muscle bike.

Imagine it as the bigger, badder, eldest brother of both the Ducati Monster and the Streetfighter.

The Diavel would be who they would call to settle their scores.

This is the bike that you would not want to meet in a dark alley late at night... unless you were riding it. It is more than just a mere enforcer. The Diavel is a force of nature.

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SPECIFICATIONS

BELLS AND WHISTLES

Handlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display Tank mounted instrumentation with TFT color display 240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Keyless Ingnition ENGINE Engine:.................................................... Testastretta 11째, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled Displacement:.......................................... 1198.4cc Bore x stroke: . ....................................... 106 x 67.9mm Compression ratio:................................... 11.5 : 1 Maximum Power...................................... 162hp (119kW) @ 9500rpm Maximum Torque:..................................... 94 ft-lb (127.5Nm) @ 8000rpm Carburetor: ............................................ Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies with .............................................................. RbW Clutch Type: ............................................ Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on .............................................................. drive, slipper action on over-run Transmission system: . ............................. 6-speed Final transmission: . ................................. Chain CHASIS Frame:..................................................... Tubular steel Trellis frame Front suspension system: ........................ Marzocchi DLC coated 50mm fully adjustable USD forks Front travel: ........................................... 120mm (4.7in) Rear suspension system: ......................... Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided .............................................................. swingarm Rear Travel: ............................................ 120mm (4.7in) Front brake: . .......................................... 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo calipers, .............................................................. 4-piston with ABS Rear brake: . ........................................... 265mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper with ABS Front tyre: ............................................. 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Rear tyre: .............................................. 240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II DIMENSIONS Seat height: . .......................................... 770mm (30.3in) Wheel base: ............................................ 1590mm (62.6in) Dry weight............................................... 207kg (456lb) Fuel tank capacity: .................................. 4.5 gal Color choices:.......................................... Red and Matte Carbon (red / black) - Glossy and Matte Carbon (racing black / .............................................................. black)

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EVERYDAY IS A RACE DAY. DIABLO ROSSO™ Corsa. Every corner is pure excitement. Stable in braking, precise in line, fast on exit and the throttle beckons to be opened again. A riding experience Pirelli brings to the road directly from the Superbike World Championship. From the rear tire’s three zone differentiated compound and EPT technology that optimizes the contact patch, exceptional performance is guaranteed both on the road and on the track. DIABLO ROSSO™ Corsa: every day is a race day.

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Dealer Spotlight

Words and Photos: Brittany Morrow

Dealership name: Lexington Motorsports | Address: 2049 Bryant Road, Lexington, KY 40509 Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday Closed | Year established: 2004 Brands sold: Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Ducati, Triumph, KTM, SeaDoo and Can-Am

Motorsports is Lestexington Central Kentucky’s largmotorsports dealer. Over

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Established in 2004, they now offer the most brands available in the state of KY. In April of 2011, Lexington Mo-

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Lexington Motorsports encourages all riders to get licensed and trained through the MSF certified Kentucky Motorcycle Program. LMS is also involved with several poker runs and charity events throughout the year.

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THE SHOW

2008 SUZUKI B KING Words: Allan Lane Photos: Courtesy of Jack McCoy

INFERNO

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his beast of a B King was more than enough bike to dominate the competition...

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THE SHOW at the IMS Ultimate B u i l d er Cust o m B i ke S h o w. I t w o n t o p h o n o r s i n t h e Pe r f o r m a n c e C u s to m s Class. O wn er J ack McCoy didn’t miss an inch when considering modifications and cus t o m iza t io n s o f h i s 2 0 08

Suzuki B King.

The list of mods include par ts from RC Compo n e n t s , R o a r i n g To y z a n d Tr i ck y A i r Ri d e t o n a m e a f e w. B u t p e r h a p s m o s t d a u n t i n g i s t h e Tw i n C e r a m i c B a l l B e a r i n g Tu r -

b o n e t i c Tu r b o s . T h e b i k e remains true to his stock origins yet encompasses ever y thing that a custom bike should be: an upg ra d e.

Congrats to Jack A u t u m n M c C o y.

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2008 SUZUKI B KING Spec Sheet

INFERNO

Owners: Jack and Autumn McCoy Engine/Power Upgrades - Twin Ceramic Ball Bearing Turbos Turbonetic Brakes: 4 Piston Rear Upgrade - RC Components Swingarm: Roaring Toyz Wheels: 23” front/17” rear - RC Components Tires: Venom 330 - Avon Suspension: Front and Rear Air Ride - Tricky Swingarm: Roaring Toyz Custom/One Off Accessories: - Relocated Radiator installed in GSXR 1000 Composite Race Tail Built By: M43 Powersports Paint By: Centerfold Customs and XtraOrdinar Airbrushing

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From its humble beginnings the Markbilt mission has always remained steadfast, to build and tune race winning motorcycles. Markbilt is proud to have been the driving force behind the success of such factory-backed teams as: Team Pepsi Suzuki, Celtic Racing Yamaha, Attack Kawasaki and Markbilt GYTR Yamaha. Markbilt has had the honor of working with many talented riders and winning over 23 regional and national championships including the prestigious Daytona 200. Markbilt proudly offers CNC manufacturing capabilities, welding, fabrication, engine & chassis shop and a fully featured Superflow chassis dynamometer and tuning center. At Markbilt, racing is a passion not a job.

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THE GRID: NEWS

Words: Allan Lane Photos: Courtesy of MotoGP.com/WorldSBK.com/AMAproracing.com

ITS OFFICIAL, MOTOGP SIGNS A TEN YEAR DEAL IN AUSTIN TX The Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas will be the new stop on the MotoGP circuit beginning in 2013. Dorna Sports, 3FourTexas MGP and Full Throttle Productions signed a ten year contract in early April.

“For me this is a dream come true, that the MotoGP World Championship will be in my home state of Texas.

I am such a believer in the sport and know how popular motorcycling is in Texas. I am sure that this will be a resounding long term success.” - Kevin Schwantz, 1993 MotoGP Champion and Manger of 3FourTexas MGP.

RANDY DE PUNIET UNDERGOES SURGERY

De Puniet underwent surgery in early April to remove a screw from his left knee that was inserted after a crash last year.

“Now that this screw has been taken out I hope to improve my performance on track.

During these days of recuperation I hope to return to my peak physical condition ahead of the Estoril race.” - Randy De Puniet.

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ROSSI AND STONER CRASH STILL UNDER REVIEW The FIM is currently reviewing the manner in which the Rossi-Stoner collision was handled by Marshals in Spain. The hearing has been set for April 28th in Estoril, Portugal.

CARLOS CHECA AND LUCA SCASSA ARE THE MEN TO BEAT IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CLASSES Heading into the third round the 2011 WSB and WSS Championship, Checa and Scassa continue to dominate their classes with podium place finishes in rounds 1 and 2.

After Donnington Park, Checa is holding down a solid 91 WSB championship points while Scassa is charging with 50 WSS Championship points.

NICKY HAYDEN TAKES HIS FIRST PODIUM OF 2011

In what could be called nothing short of wet and wild, Hayden rode his race all the way to third place. This is Hayden’s first podium finish of the 2011 season.

“The hardest part was just to stay focused and make no mistakes, as there was zero room for error.

Obviously in the rain the race is a lot longer, the track’s changing, the tires are changing, but you have got to keep pushing.” - Nicky Hayden.

THE DAYTONA 200 EXPLAINED Amidst rumors, mishaps and speculations surrounding the 2011 AMA season opener, AMA Pro Racing released the following issues that arose during the race: LENGTH OF THE RED-FLAG HOLD TEAM LATUS RACING/JASON DISALVO TIMING & SCORING RIDER CONDUCT CONCLUSION OF THE 200/15-LAP SPRINT Visit www.amaproracing.com for the official statemtt.

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THE GRID: The Daytona 200: The inside track

Words: Melissa Paris Photos: Brian Nitto

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little while after the first pit stop, I came around NASCAR four and saw Danny Eslick’s bike laying down in the flat. It was just a really strange place to see a bike lying on the ground.

It didn’t make sense, but my first thought was that he somehow fell while trying to come in for a pit stop. I know that doesn’t sound remotely plausible, but truthfully, it never even occurred to me that he could have crashed off the banking. But as soon as I saw the red flag a few laps later, I kind of figured it out.

To come in and find out that people were chunking tires was kind of gnarly. There was a ton of chaos in pit lane while the AMA officials worked with the people from Daytona to try to come up with a solution. There were a lot of variables to consider. In the end, the Dunlop guys brought out a different construction front tire and the race was shortened to 15 laps. In all of the confusion a lot of guys had to have the front changed multiple times before they got the correct front tire, myself included.

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In the moment I was pretty heated, but looking back, in all of that chaos, I’m not surprised. I was really scared that we were going to just have to mount a cold tire and be expected to go race straight away. But in the end, the AMA held up long enough to let us all get a bit of heat in the tire.

I know there has been a lot of backlash on how all of these events turned out. The fact that a few tires came apart is scary, but we were dealing with temperatures we hadn’t yet seen on the new surface. All the teams that had put so much effort into pit stops and strategy were upset to see the race shortened as well. But there was a legitimate concern about teams that might have chosen not to replace the front tire again before the end of the race. There was no way to police it, and they didn’t want to risk what could happen if someone tried to go all 27 laps on a single front.

There is no denying that the whole thing was just a bad situation. But at the end of the day, I have to thank AMA and Dunlop for putting rider safety first.

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2011 DAYTONA 200 RESULTS Position

Rider Name

Total Points

1

Jason Disalvo

30

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Cory West

25

3

Jake Zemke

23

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JD Beach

18

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Josh Herrin

16

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Tommy Aquino

15

7

Fernando Amantini

14

8

Cameron Beaubier

13

9

Santiago Villa

12

10

Paul Allison

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THE GRID: On THE COME UP

Photos: Courtesy of Allen Miles

NAME: Allen Miles AGE: 37 ASSOCIATION/AFFILIATIONS/SERIES: Championship Cup Series, APEX Racing GOALS: To continue to develop my riding ability to allow me the opportunity to win a CCS Regional Amateur Championship or two.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Amateur Heavy Weight Superbike 2nd place finish. Several top ten finishes during my rookie racing season (2010), leading to an overall 6th place finish in the CCS Atlantic Region Amateur HeavyWeight Superbike Series.

DEFINE YOUR PASSION IN ONE SENTENCE: My passion is screaming down the straight away in great anticipation of hanging off the bike, putting my knee down and searching for the next apex.

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THE STRAIGHT LINE: The Youngest in Charge

Words & Photos: Dystany Spurlock

In 2010, Dystany Spurlock set a new record on a stock BMW S1000RR at the Valdosta Manufacturers Cup Finals in Valdosta, GA. She was only 18 years of age.

And that’s why she’s the youngest in charge.

Email her at Dystany@Sportbikesincmag.com. you change it.” I try to focus my social life around that saying.

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hen you are twelve years old and people ask you, “So what do you want to be when you grow up?” It never occurs in your mind what type of friends you will have or who they are going to be. All you know is, whatever you see yourself doing, it is going to be you.

Everybody has their own formula for success.

One of my key ingredients is the company that I keep.

There is a saying, “Your environment will change you before

Growing up you realize that friends and family have a crucial amount of influence in the decisions you make in life. If you have negative vibes or “haters”, they can tear you down from making your goals.

You can’t let that happen. Why? Because that is exactly what they want you to do. You have to be strong and continue to focus on you. Be about proving the doubters wrong. This idea can also

help you as I am the type of person that loves a challenge.

Confrontations provoke me to exceed spectators’ expectations.

I say that because it makes me strive to be the best that I can be ten times harder. I do not believe that any one person should give up on their dreams and/or goals because it gets too hard. That’s when it’s the best because if you can make it through the hard times then when the easy part comes, it will make it all worth it.

The moral of the story is to fight for what you believe in and what you want to be in life.

Shoot for the moon and even if you miss you will land upon the stars. Don’t get discouraged on the slightest of things. The road to success is a hard and bumpy one. Just stay focused and you can do anything that you set your mind to.

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The Rev LIMITER

Words and Photos: Leon Brittain

Once again ICON takes the motorcycle entertainment game to another level. If you read our October issue coverage of ICON’s Limiter Live in Indianapolis during the 2010 Moto GP Weekend, then you understand what we’re talking about. If not, allow me to introduce you to one of the illest, sexiest stunt entertainment shows on the scene.

On hand were Team No Limit’s Jason Britton and Eric Hoenshell throwing down with what seems like a never-ending ability to come up with new and creative tricks which kept the crowd hyped.

Team Empire’s Ernie Vigil and Nick “Apex” Brocha brought their highly energetic style to the show along

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with a new member to the team, “Shin”, being of equal spastic talent all the way from Japan. Apex displayed some crazy drifting skills on ICON’s custom 2005 Kawi ZX10 aptly named, “Salvo”, complete with a 12 inch over swingarm and 240 rubber. His wizardry of skills in such a relatively confined area on this powerful piece of machinery was nothing short of amazing.

To add more excitement to this already action-packed show was the entrance made by our 9-time world champion, and Drag Race Editor, Rickey Gadson. Rickey didn’t just show up on his new 2010 custom ZX10, which would have been

enough by some standards, but not for ICON. Rickey rolled in along with nephew drag racer, Richard Gadson, closely followed by 20-30 bikes all in formation with military precision for a truly grand entrance.

Keeping the crowd amped was MC/Rapper J. Pigg complimented by our own, Publisher Allan Lane, aka Stunt Mouth, as coined by Jason Britton. Last, but certainly not least, were the tastefully clad ICON dancers complete with dance poles. Yes, dance poles.

Next stop, Atlantic Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina…Mark your calendars now for this show you don’t want to miss.

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THE LIFE Featured Club

FLNY Ryderz MC

Chapter: Kissimmee, FL | Founded: 2007 | Members: 80 Plus Elected Officials: National President - Alex | Mother Chapter President - Big H | South FL President - Kuku | Vice President: Compi | Sgt. at Arms - G Money

History/Origin of Club: The team was created after 2 of the founding members had moved down to Florida from New York and fell in love with the weather being able to ride all year long. Alex (Founder/President) was born and raised in Queens, N.Y and had lived there for 28 years before moving to Florida for personal reasons. If you ask him, he laughs and says “I packed all I had into an Astro-Van and drove down.” His cousin “Hype Mike (co-founder) was already living down in central Florida, so finding a place for him to stay was easy. Selling his bike before leaving NY was the hardest thing he had done besides leaving his wifey to start a new life.

Alex came from a small family and left whatever he had in NY behind with them.

He came to Florida to make a change in his life and this he most definitely did. A couple

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of months later after finding a job, his wifey came down and he was able to buy a bike.

His cousin bought one too and they were on their way to the beginning of something that would soon become huge. At that time, there were a couple of other clubs in the area but none of which interested Alex or his cousin “Hype” Mike. So they did some research and decided they would start their own club and name it after the two things they had grown to know and love “Florida & New York”. When the birth of the club was at hand, they decided on a 1 piece patch with the meaning of a family or social club; no MC or bottom rockers to avoid any further political issues.

the area and follow the rules and by-laws that had already been established. After a total of 4 months, FLNY RYDERZ was allowed to wear vests and, as a matter of fact, Bike Week 2008 was the first time the logo hit the streets.

Then with vests on, gas tanks filled, and a new patch on their backs, with smiles on their faces, Alex and his new family hit the streets. Alex, Hype Mike, and Big H were the first vested members to hit the streets that weekend.

Since then, the team has supported and attended every event possible across Central and all of the South Florida regions, rain or shine, hot or cold, establishing and earning the respect of most local 1%er clubs as well as established sportbike MC clubs. If you ask Alex how he feels about it, he thanks and credits his success to his members, his wifey, and his family for standing by his side. FLNY exists today as one of Florida’s most predominant and highly populated sportbike clubs in the state of Florida.

Club milestones/memorable moments: One of the most memorable moments was their “Meet and Greet” held in July 2010.

They did not produce a single flyer but had an amazing attendance for an evening with riders from all over Central Florida.

When they stepped out onto the scene, they were asked by the local sportbike council to refrain from wearing vests for 6 months.

This was like a probationary period to see if they would support all the other clubs in

Future of the club: Establishing a diverse club to welcome everyone who is willing to put their hearts into the club and make FLNY Ryderz part of their family.

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THE LIFE: FEatured riderS Tyler James Lunceford

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New York, NY

Motorcycle Shop Owner

Years Riding: 15 Years

RIDING STYLE: Street and Track bike(s) Owned: 2004 Ducati Multistrada 1000, 1999 Ducati 996, 1994 Ducati 944SS, 1974 BMW R90/6, 1977 BMW R100/7 Cafe racer, 1982 BMW R80GS

FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: Combining vintage and modern; creating unique custom motorcycles.

Favorite piece of riding gear: Shoei and Dainese are favorites, but I ride and work everyday in Carhartt jeans.

most memorable ride: An awesome MotoCorsa track day with Doug Polen at Portland International Raceway. Just when I thought i was getting fast, he bumped elbows and passed around the outside in turn one. Same day he set an unofficial lap record on a stock 999 with street tires.

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Anthony “Snoop” Smith

Phoenix, AZ

Co-Owner of Darkside Customs

Years Riding: 11 Years

RIDING STYLE: Street, Strip and Track. bike(s) Owned: 2003 Yamaha R6, 2007 Honda CBR-RR1000, 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600, 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1300 FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: It has to be my rims!

Favorite piece of riding gear: ICON Field Armor Back Prortector... but I need a new one now.

most memorable ride: Midnight Ride for Peace in Philadelphia

ANTHONY “SNOOP” SMITH

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FEatured THE LIFE: LIFE rider FEatured FEaturedriderS riderS Da Mayor

Atlanta, GA

Telecom Field Engineer

DA MAYOR

STATS Years Riding: 8years on the street.

RIDING STYLE: Street bike(s) Owned: 2007 Suzuki GSXR 1000, 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600 FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: M4 Exhaust and Power Commander Favorite piece of riding gear: Suzuki Helmet

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most memorable ride:

From Atlanta to Washington D.C. for the Martin Luther King M5 Project and from Atlanta to New Orleans in 24 degree weather

Mark Thompson

Pittsburgh, PA

Co-Owner GFY Customs

Years Riding: 18 Years RIDING STYLE: Street

bike(s) Owned: 2007 Kawasaki ZX6R Favorite BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: Chilled Jagermeister Tap System, LED Wheels, Audio System.

Favorite piece of gear: Nitro Racing or Icon Riding Jacket.

most memorable ride: Riding from Jacksonville to Daytona in a Tornado warning storm.

Keep a cool head and steady speed you can ride through anything!

MARK THOMPSON

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MOTO TECH: TRack day prep

Words: Mark Rozema Photos: Mark Rozema/Allen Miles

S

o you decided to take the plunge and start riding your sportbike at track days or maybe even do a little racing. Here is a guide to setting up your bike to meet those safety requirements.

The first step is to remove the mirrors and lights. Some track day organizations will allow you to tape up the lights so that in the event of a crash they will not shatter all over the racetrack. For more advanced groups and racing it is required that you completely remove them. This may be a good time to install some aftermarket bodywork.

Lightweight race bodywork is designed to hold up in a crash and will save you the expense of having to replace expensive stock panels.

The other advantage to the aftermarket bodywork is that the lower fairing is designed to retain fluid. This is a must when racing to prevent leaking fluids from making their way to the racing surface.

Drain and flush your cooling

“D

system. Ethylene glycol is very slippery and not allowed for race track use. Replace with water or an approved racing legal coolant.

Drill and safety wire. Most track day organizations require you to have at least the oil drain, the oil fill and the oil filter safety wired. For advanced groups and racing you need to also wire the coolant drain and radiator cap, the brake caliper bolts, the exhaust header and hanger bolts, and the axles and pinch bolts. Check with your organization and see what they require to pass technical inspection.

Service your brake system.

This is very important! The race track generates heat and braking forces that you would not normally achieve on the street. It is important to have fresh high temperature brake fluid and a quality set of brake pads installed.

You may want to consider upgrading those stock rubber brake lines to a set of braided lines for much better

braking power.

Check your tires and air pressure. Installing a set of tires more designed for track day or racing use is always a good idea. The added level of grip will give you the confidence to ride faster and safer.

Do not forget about safety gear! It is just as important to have the right gear to protect your body as it is to have a safely prepared motorcycle.

A quality set of leathers, boots, gloves and a helmet can make the difference between a fun day at the track or a day at the hospital.

Take the time to learn the requirements of the organization that you intend to ride with and do not be afraid to ask questions if you are unsure of anything.

The professionals are there to help you and want to make sure you have a great experience. A little planning and preparation will ensure your on track experience will be a fun and safe one.

o not forget about safety gear! It is just as important to have the right gear to protect your body as it is to have a safely prepared motorcycle.�

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These are just a few of the tools to use when prepping your bike for a track or day or race.

Always consult with your organiztion for their specific rules and requirements.

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improve your skills

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What gear AM I in?

ne of the most common O trouble spots on the racetrack comes during the en-

trance of a corner when riders need to decide the number of downshifts that they will make.

Many students have asked me over the years what the proper RPM should be both during the approach and through the exit of any given corner. There certainly is not a universal engine speed that can be called out for every bike, but there are certain principles that apply no matter what kind of motorcycle you ride. Â

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Engine speed plays both an obvious role in acceleration on the way out of a corner and an important role in the handling of the motorcycle on the entrance. Riders will find many different opinions when it comes to the topic of engine braking, particularly when it comes to street riding. On the racetrack most riders use the engine primarily to keep the chassis settled on the way into a corner. Engine braking undoubtedly makes a contribution to slowing the motorcycle down, but this is not the primary use that track riders have

for it. As with most things in riding, there is a delicate balance between the proper amount and too much engine braking.

Engine braking occurs when the throttle closes, creating both a vacuum that the engine must work against on the intake stroke and reduced power in combustion as a result of less air and fuel entering the cylinder. The higher the RPM, the more of an effect that engine braking will have to create drag on the rear wheel. The sensation is very similar to ap-

plying the rear brake. Downshifting too early or too often can create a situation where the rear wheel loses traction and either begins to hop or lock up. Many modern bikes are equipped with slipper clutches, which help minimize the effects of excessive engine braking while downshifting.

These devices will partially disengage the clutch (the equivalent of partially pulling in the clutch lever) when too much back torque is detected. The better aftermarket units are easily adjustable so that riders can create just the right amount of

engine braking that suits their riding style.

As a result of a fear of either locking up the rear tire on the entrance or having too much power on tap on the exit, many riders will roll through a corner in a gear too high. This does allow for the trip through the corner to be smooth, but as riders progress, it definitely creates some limits to their speed around the track. On the entrance to a corner, most top riders like to use the forward weight shift derived from engine braking to both transfer

some weight to the front wheel and settle the chassis. Entering a corner in a gear too high (lower engine RPM) will reduce the amount of weight transfer to the front and as a result the feedback from the front tire becomes more vague. There are top riders who use less engine braking and instead use the rear brake to create this transfer, but at racetrack speeds this is a very advanced technique that requires a significant amount of skill.

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improve your skills feeling you may have experienced during a false neutral.

This is the extreme end of coming into a corner at low RPM and it results in a chassis that is completely unloaded. Riders in this situation are hesitant to make normal steering inputs as the feedback from the front end is nearly completely gone. In addition, the chassis tends to float over the track and reactions to certain bumps become more exaggerated. The trick in this situation is to find a balance between rear traction and front feel. Most riders can recall a situation when they downshifted and then felt the engine continue to slow the bike down more than intended as the brakes were released.

This loss of roll speed is bad for lap times and the corresponding high RPM and can make the smooth re-application of the throttle more challenging. The balance that I strive for is to get a good amount of weight transfer on the entrance without losing rear traction or slowing the motorcycle down in the process.

With the entrance taken care of, a critical part of gear selection to consider is the ability to have immediate power on demand on the exit of a corner. Many riders, particularly newer riders, lose significant time in the corners by exiting in a gear that is too high. This common problem results in as much as a 20mph drop in terminal straightaway speeds and is most commonly derived from a fear of high-siding out of a corner. However, the ability to control and prevent highsides should come completely from the smoothness of the right hand and not from having the motorcycle in a portion of the power curve that is so low that it cannot high side. There are a few exceptions to this rule,

but most of the time, riders want to have instant power on tap when they call for it.

When a rider comes through a corner and starts too low in the RPM range, that rider is often allowed to get sloppy with the throttle application. This creates bad habits that can cause problems as speed increases. At a low RPM there is no longer a direct connection from the right wrist to the rear tire.

Riders end up rolling on more than normal because they are waiting for the power to come on. This lag is dangerous because sometimes the motor catches up to throttle input at an inopportune time and then the rear tire will suddenly break traction.

I like being in the meat of the power range on the exit so that the “lag” between my roll-on and the transfer of power to the rear tire is minimal - providing instant feedback and a real sense for how much throttle to use. Throttle application becomes something that should be done slowly, particularly in the initial segment of the drive.

If a rider ever has the ability to instantly add throttle without consequence, this should be a signal that the motorcycle was either in a gear too high or that the drive was started too late.

As with all things, there is a

balance that needs to be struck between having power on tap and achieving a smooth initial roll-on. The reward from having a direct connection between the throttle and the rear wheel is the ability for the rider to set the exact amount of acceleration needed at any given moment. If the controlled roll-on that a rider executes causes the rear tire to exceed traction, chances are that the amount that the tire will spin as a result will be much less than someone who applies extra throttle while waiting for the engine to catch up. Exiting with a smooth roll and full power on tap is not nly faster, but it is safer as well.

For this article, we have only considered the variables connected with gear selection…in a future issue we will talk about gearing changes, which are a critical piece of achieving the ideal bike setup for the track.

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FRICTION ZONE: The FIlmDiavel’s Advocate can admit when we first met, IWhen we didn’t like one another. we were introduced, we

sized each other up. I swear she growled at me. I growled back.

It’s what I do.

Jeff Scheussler of Ducati North America (DNA) handed me the key fob and gave me some provisional instructions. “There’s a lot of power but it’s manageable. If you really twist the throttle...Hang on.”

I threw a leg over her and sat for a moment. There was an immediate sense of comfort. It felt right. We felt right. But I’m getting

ahead of myself.

I started her up and gave her throttle a slight roll. She roared with a vengeance. I smiled.

Bidding farewell to the DNA Team that was at Daytona BMW/Ducati for the hand off, she and I rolled out of the parking lot and crossed the bridge back into downtown Daytona.

This was Sunday afternoon. I wasn’t leaving Daytona until Monday morning. I thought it best that she and I take a little ride, have a conversation to get some things sorted out. We spent the remainder of Sunday

afternoon and evening... just talking. On the tail end of Daytona Bike Week, the streets were less crowded and I was able to open her up a little bit on a distant stretch of A1A. My initial thoughts... Nimble.

Quick. Loud. She was the Carbon Model equipped with the complete Termignoni Carbon Race Exhaust System and ECU. It’s not that I thought she was unattractive. I’m just saying if I was at a bar and she walked in and sat next to me...I wouldn’t necessarily buy her a drink. Well, not at first.

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Regulators MC, Atlanta GA

Monday morning came easy. I kept the route basic. I would hit 95 North and take my time to get to know her better over the next few days, with a few stops in-between.

Pulling out of Daytona, I settled in. She was smooth. The on-ramp was a nice sweeper. She leaned into it. I throttled out of the exit and exploded onto the highway. This is when she began to change my mind. Uncanny power reverberated throughout the bike and I felt every ounce of it. Twice the front wheel rose up as I rolled on the throttle in third and fourth gear.

She remained smooth. I laid my chest onto her shoulders; tucked in behind the Ducati Performance windscreen obliterated the concept of time and space.

I created pockets of opportunity for us, moving through traffic to open areas of 95. I let her rip. I was completely anticipating to catch the attention of the local authorities. I honestly thought it would be a great ice breaker as I explained to them the bike and would ask them to throw a leg over, maybe take a few pics... I had a different SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 75

FRICTION ZONE: The FIlmDiavel’s Advocate the Atlanta Chapter of the Regulator MC’s weekly Monday bike night. The sun set as we rolled into the clubhouse parking lot.

There were a few familiar faces there but mostly individuals that I had never met. It didn’t matter.

Their reaction to the Diavel was consistent in the following order: intrigue, confusion, attraction. I was asked to park the Diavel under the flood lights so that all 200 in attendance had an opportunity to experience her.

She was constantly surrounded by onlookers. I urged everyone to sit on her, to look closer to get a better understanding of what she was. Honestly, I was still getting a better understanding of what she was; strictly based on how the majority of sportbike riders were genuinely interested in the Diavel. They took turns sitting and comparing the feel to their own bikes, questioning numbers and rates of speed. It’s safe to say they were all floored with the Diavel’s “phat/fat ass”... the 240 rear tire and her keyless ignition.

I watched from a slight distance and let her have her glory. She rode hard all day. She deserved it. type of luck. For the duration of my road trip, I had no interaction with the law at all... Except for the officers that I met at the bike night in Bowie, MD later that week.

When I passed into Georgia I realized how fast I was moving.

I was approaching other vehicles at high rates of speed. As if they were being pushed out of the way by this gigantic force field, they all shifted lanes. They simply said, “Mr. Lane, the road is yours. Please do with it as you like...”

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per hour. It’s basically pointless to a certain extent. However, easing off the throttle I did see the speedo descending from the 140’s.

I was having fun. And what’s important about that is realizing that a machine of this magnitude is actually fun and comfortable to ride, particularly on stretches of highway, some open and some not so open. The Diavel and I were getting along better than I anticipated.

By evening, I had arrived in Atlanta to meet up with Lady Ninja of Kurupt Mob MC. She was my guide that evening as we rode to

After a night of rest at a friend’s house in the Atlanta suburbs, I awoke to pouring rain. I accepted that this was probably not going to be a fun day but I was excited to see how she would handle in the wet. I played it safe as I navigated through traffic. Cagers all seem to freak out when a bike is in their midst when it’s raining. I took the extra time to play with the on-the-fly switchable riding modes. I selected TOURING mode and settled in on the wet stretch of highway before us. I was going to have to adjust my timetable as I was due in Yorktown, Virginia by Tuesday evening. My average mile per

hour of 115 was reduced to 70 to 80 during the rain.

I pulled over to top her off with fuel and replenish myself with some good food. Hello, Waffle House. Did I mention how thirsty she gets? I found myself having to refuel every 150-175 miles and considering my average speed, she was drinking a lot.

I attributed that to the full Termi race system, but that’s beside the point... but not really.

Checking the weather radar, I realized that I could make a go for it and outrun the rain. And we did. It was mid-afternoon when I we reached the edge of the storm and the clouds parted and the sun burst through. I was about 3 hours from the South Carolina border. Having more comprehension of what she was capable of, I tucked in and lit her up. We arrived 5 miles shy of the South

Carolina border just as the sun slid down behind the horizon.

We found a nice motel and called it a day.

Before I put pillow to head, I took a moment and looked her over, just routine maintenance: tire pressure, checking for loose bolts, chain, etc... She was solid.

I swore she whispered to me, “Why did we stop?”

“Because we ran out of sun,” I replied.

“So...?”

I smacked her ass and it was lights out. I thought to myself, “Dude, are you seriously having conversations with inanimate objects?” Road trips always have strange effects on me.

Wednesday’s agenda was simple: Haul ass.

We made a quick stop at South of the Border tourist stop for a few photo opportunities and breakfast. North Carolina was done in a matter of hours. By afternoon, we were pulling into the parking lot of Redline Motors in Yorktown,Virginia to meet up with my good buddy, Jason Pellengahr. I wasn’t there for more than five minutes before they had her on the Dyno. The numbers were impressive. Dave Lillard, Redline Motorsports owner struck me as a man hard to impress. He bit his bottom lip to keep the grin from taking over his face. He simply nodded his head in approval.

I said my goodbyes and hit the road. We had another appearance to make that night in Bowie, Maryland with the Platinum Rollers. At this point, we were well above the Mason Dixon line. Being closer to home meant I could be slightly more playful.

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Art Museum, Philadelphia PA

I changed into the SPORT riding mode and opted for the back roads to see what was really good.

I was not disappointed. Throttle response, comfort, feedback... it was all there. She was a beast. I was in awe.

I pulled into the parking of the TGI Friday’s at about 9pm and was met by my Art Director, Leon Brittain, who lives in Bowie. We were then met by the Platinum Rollers MC with open arms. The reaction to the Diavel was expected and mimicked Monday’s bike night in Atlanta with the Regulators. There were tons of questions, excitement and everyone wanted to throw a leg over her.

Again, I stepped to the side and let her get glory.

Leon and I rode to his house where the Diavel and I were to be guests for the night. Bowie Maryland is about 3 hours from my house. So the next morning as I began the last leg of the journey, I actually tried

to slow down and just embrace the comfort of the ride. She didn’t like that. Neither did I, truthfully. I was home in 1.5 hours.

That evening, I rode into the local Hooters for a sort of welcome home reception with some friends and family. EuroSports of Coopersburg, PA had come out along with many of the MC’s from Philadelphia and the surrounding area. In retrospect, I think they came out more to see the Diavel than to see me but whatever...I didn’t mind.

The truth of the matter is that the Diavel is a mastered piece of engineering. Remove any thought about what a good looking motorcycle is supposed to look like. Forget what you think you like. Forget what you think you know.

The Diavel performed above my expectations in the wet, in the dry, on the highway and back roads... at speed. She got me home with no issues, mechanical or physical. I

rode my 749 Dark down to Myrtle Beach a few years back and my lower back still hasn’t forgiven me...

But the stretch on the Diavel was more than manageable. It was fun, energetic, explosive and powerful.

I spent Friday riding the Diavel around Philadelphia, putting her through the continued paces.

Perhaps the streets of the city that raised me brought out my inner hooligan. Traction control, smaction control...In SPORT mode, I grabbed a fist full of front brake, pulled in the clutch and dropped the hammer. I eased the clutch out and her 240 ass lit up. Bouncing off the limiter, through the self-created independent smoke screen I notice on the TFT dash a red signal that had not been there before. When the smoke cleared, it said in essence, that the Traction Control had been deactivated... Oops. The Diavel made do it.

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f you’ve never experienced the infamous and literally worldrenowned Daytona Bike week and consider yourself a biker, then do yourself a favor and put this one on your bucket list. Unlike some bike events that typically attract one segment of the bike population, Daytona Bike week has it all, from the hard core chopper scene, stunts via ICON Limiter Live (see our exclusive coverage this month), the kick-off of the XDL Championship series stunt show, the grand finale of the International Motorcycle Show, the sport

bike scene with Maravilla’s Sport Bike Fest, the set along Bethune Boulevard, manufacturer demo rides and of course the Daytona 200. To say attempting to cover it all was challenging is truly an understatement, but our crew was steadfast and heeded our publisher’s motto of “hustle harder” and hit the streets.

This year’s AMA Pro Racing season got off to a controversial start.

Race officials red flagged the 200 for a mandatory tire change late in the race affecting all riders

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after spec-tire partner, Dunlop, witnessed issues with front tires overheating within the rider’s first pit stops. Coincidentally on the same lap of the red flag, Team Latus Motors Racing’s, Jason DiSalvo’s, Ducati 848EVO experienced mechanical problems, a blown engine to be exact, essentially taking him out of the race. However, during the red flag delay, Team Latus was allowed to perform the necessary repairs with approval from the AMA, enabling Jason to compete in the remainder of the race.

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the race finally resumed with a decision to finish the 200 in a 15-lap sprint. Needless to say, this shortened number of laps left some fans feeling cheated with only being giving 147 miles of total racing over essentially what was two races. In dramatic fashion, during the final seconds of the 15-lap sprint, DiSalvo drafted passed Corey West to claim Ducati’s first Daytona win.

This wasn’t the end of the drama as this raised more issues because of Ducati’s blown engine before the red flag.

According to an official press release from AMA, the deci-

sion to restart and conclude the Daytona 200 as a 15-lap sprint was “influenced by two factors: 1) All involved parties were confident the new-spec tires could safely do 15 laps under DIS’ unique conditions and 2) several of the teams’ and riders’ strategies involved running the entire race on a single front tire, and thus many participants were absent the back-up rims required for a pit stop tire-change. Keeping both the competitors’ and the tires’ capabilities in mind, AMA Pro officials strongly felt a 15-lap race was the only acceptable conclusion relative to rider

safety.”

and pit row to enjoy the race.

Although a controversial victory, Ducati was still very pleased with the results. “I am proud of what Jason and Team Latus Motors Racing accomplished. I wish them the best for the rest of the season and cannot wait to see our latest model post more victories!” said Cristiano Silei, CEO of Ducati North America. With such an interesting start, we’re looking forward to how the rest of the season unfolds. We definitely have to give big props to Michael Jordan Motorsports for a “suite” hook-up directly across from the tower

After the 200, it was time to hit the street scene. A trip to Bethune Boulevard is always a must-see. This is the spot where the African-American population generally gathers with all being welcome.

Although not as the big as the Main Street scene, make no mistake about it, this strip undoubtedly attracts some of the hottest bikes to grace the streets of Daytona regardless of ethnicity or type of bike you’re rolling on. From custom baggers and choppers to over-the-top creativity, such as a three-wheeled Busa with no

less than 22’s. And nowhere else in Daytona can you get down home cooking such as ox tail, turkey legs and fresh fried fish to fuel your soul.

Holding down the sportbike scene was La Maravilla’s Sport Bike Fest held at Martini’s Chop House complete with go-go dancers, promo girls and participants such as heavy weights Roaring Toyz and XDL National Stunt Competition. Keeping the crowd moving were Deejay DVS and Deejay Arsonist, Hype Mike from FLNY Ryderz and 102 Jamz’ Jay Love. And if that wasn’t enough, Hedonism

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FRICTION ZONE: 2011 dAYTONA BIKE WEEK Resorts gave away two allinclusive trips to Jamaica, and more than $5,000 worth of merchandise was raffled off. La Maravilla Productions provided the grand prize of a GSXR 600 won by Rita Sugey Rojas.

Also appearing and assisting with the raffles was none other than Rickey Gadson, who absolutely blanketed the city as well and lead a cadre of bikes from the sport bike fest to the ICON Limiter Live show.

All in all, there were more than 45 clubs representing and more than 1,400 people in

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attendance with FLNY Ryderz, Thug Rider MC and Forbidden Souljas coming out as the most repp’ed clubs.

Let’s say you’re in the market for a new bike, but not sure which bike is right for you.

Well, Daytona Bike week has you covered. Over at the convention center was the International Motorcycle Show with pretty much any and everything motorcycle related you could ever need from clothing, helmets, gadgets and, of course, new bikes from

all major manufacturers. But, you’re in sunny Florida and want to be outside. No problem. Over at the Speedway, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Star, Kawasaki and others offered demo rides throughout the day.

Once again, if you consider yourself a biker, you have to check out the Daytona Bike Week at least once. You won’t be sorry. Have a game plan in mind and enjoy all the sights this monumental week has to offer.

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this life: Season underway

Words: Tyson Beckford Photos: Brian Nitto

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he 2011 riding season and race season are officially underway…

AMA, SBK,MotoGP and the everyday riders who live for the snow to melt in the urban areas of America who get unnatural amounts of snow that would stress out a polar bear! As the race season started, I watched as excited as a 12 year old kid that just found out about internet porn!

I enjoy watching my favorite teams, riders and manufacturers get on that podium and get the spring/ summer consumers sucked in to

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spend, spend, spend!

MotoGP has the most influence on what bike I will purchase this season and I do have my eye on something new for the stable.With the 3 podium winners at the Losail Circuit being Honda,Yamaha and Honda and already having one of those 3, I then look to SBK and those 3 winners at Phillip Island were Ducati, Aprilia and Yamaha And then of course looking at the AMA, the winners were riding a Ducati, a Suzuki,and aYamaha.

I started to see that I already have one of the best bikes in the current race circuits worldwide, so what was going to be the new toy for this 2011 riding season? It has to be different from what the stable contains at the present moment.

I’m sure there are others like me who have the same issues, but time will tell, and research will also

play a major part in the decision of what we purchase this season. I have to say what wins at the track becomes a major influence in how I spend my hard earned money in this fickle economy. I also look at advertising to see if they market towards my demographic because if they don’t, like a lot of companies don’t, it also plays a role. Would I want to spend my money with a company that may not even know that I or my demographics even exist! And again, I’ve stated this before, that we, as the consumer, have huge buying power influence and that we sometimes let these companies rule over us. We should never let that power fall to their hands. Unfortunately, this happens every day. (Throughout my whole fashion and film career, I have been fighting to put African Americans in ads and commercials and movies). Sometimes we don’t even notice! Wake up my fellow bikers and consumers, and demand them to market towards you before you give them your dollars!

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staff stuff ALPINESTARS • WEB GORE-TEX BOOTS Leon Brittain So many decisions are crucial when it comes to our riding gear and what we choose for our feet should never be overlooked.

Sure, you can get away with riding in sneakers or even Timberlands, but it’s definitely not recommended. Trust me, I had the unfortunate experience of going down while wearing non-bike related boots and have the permanent scar to serve as a lasting reminder.

For optimum safety, you need full protection for your toes, ankles and shins and that’s exactly what my Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex Boots provide. This boot has the protection, style and comfort I need whether I’m riding daily, doing a track day or an occasional long distance ride. Features include waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX, so even if I get caught in the rain, my feet remain dry and comfortable. The dual density ankle protection and internally molded shin, heel and toe reinforcement aren’t even noticeable thus improving their level of comfort enabling me to enjoy my time riding. www.alpinestars.com Rating: 5 (out of 6) CAPCOM • MOTOGP 10/11 VIDEO GAME Tyson Beckford I was lucky enough to get an email from my editor asking me if I had a PlayStation 3. After I said “Yes,” he told me, “I’m going to send you MotoGP 10/11 and I need you to write a review of the game for SBI.” I was like, “Hell yeah!” I was excited because I had been looking for the game and wondering if I could get my hands on one for my PS3! So, of course, I was glad to review it and give my personal opinion on the game. And I got to keep the game too! That was a plus because I am a big fan of the MotoGP game series ever since Sony invented the PlayStation.

The game has been revamped with current teams and riders. And let’s talk about graphics and realism…When I went off the track during the Qatar circuit practice, sand was shot onto my lens to show me that I was really off the track. The sounds and the handling of the bikes were updated too. Also setting up the bike was a major improvement, which includes set up of the tyres, suspension, etc.

When I was creating my race team, there were vast amounts of graphics and paint schemes to choose from and some sick helmet choices as well.

I have to admit…I am not a serious gamer so it took a few runs to get the bike handling under control but when I did, it felt good to pass and take turns in 2nd and 3rd gear while dragging a knee. The Capcom guys really do their research when it comes to recreating the MotoGP game series. I recommend this MotoGP 10/11 game to tighten up your track skills and ride with your favorite riders like Ben Spies, Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden or whomever you fancy.

I rate this 5 gears, stand up wheelie with one leg kicked out! www.capcom.com Rating: 5 (out of 6)

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