Rode 800km in two days. Didn’t make it your way across the channel though. I stayed south of Lyon. Mountains, gorges, forests, that was an incredible tour!
The 916 SP3 is not more uncomfortable than a 916 biposto or a 998, if that’s what you’re asking. Riding a Tamburini on long trips is possible if you’re in good shape and if you allow your body to get used to it. It takes me a couple rides each year at the beginning of the season. I ride 300-400km in a day on a regular basis (I have done 700km in one day, once, but that’s a very rough, bad memory…) Again, you definitely get used to it, but to be honest, once you hit the 300km mark, it’s more about how much more pain you can take than actual riding pleasure… I am tall (185) and in good shape. No back, neck or wrists issues, so that helps a lot. Long arms are good on these bikes, they allow you to reach over to the controls across the tank without having to lean forward to much, which is tiring for the back. Long legs are definitely making things more difficult for long rides. After a while, knees start hurting because of the overly bent position. Hands and wrists can be very challenging as well after some time. Every year, with my group of riding buddies, we go on a 4 days trip and ride 400-500km everyday. They all ride Multis, Monsters, Hypers, KTMs, Guzzis. I am usually the only one riding a SBK. And they ride hard. All very experienced and fast riders. It really takes a lot of mental strength for me to follow them. And I do prepare myself physically in the weeks prior, like I did these last two days. Our annual trip is scheduled mid-June. 4 days in Ardèche!
I'm in training for the day mine actually runs properly There's still a little hope for me at 49yrs 183cm, regularly do 250km days on Superlight
Yesterday was a very exciting one for me. As a matter of fact, this wooden box was delivered to our door. Inside, were nestled those magnificent work of art… Not easy to find these days, but holding all there promises: so light and so beautiful ! I scored them mounted with a pair of brand new Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 2, which is a nice bonus as I have been riding Diablo Rosso 3s on my bikes for a couple years now, and really enjoy this brand. As I had a pair of beautiful cast iron full floaters I had recently refurbed, all I did was slap them on there and torque them appropriately. The result is divine. Will I find the guts to actually put them on the bike, now?
Just stick them on the bike and enjoy the vista & ride. P.S can i've the wooden box as need to dispose of a unwanted body that's started to pen and ink.
Sure! Just be aware that the body will have to be cut in half to fit in the box. PS: For my culture, « pen and ink »?
I received my starter wires upgrade kits from Exact UK earlier this week. ES-05 for the 916 and ES-08 for the 998. The quality of the kits is superb! Comparison between OEM and upgraded cables speaks for itself… Soleinoid and starter terminals are really protected from water now. This, paired with lithium battery + Mosfet r/r + plastic connectors delete, makes the cold start cracking!
I've got some upgraded starter cables on my 900 superlight & they make a massive difference in getting the old girl started.....might order some for the wife.
Well, that’s… very intimidating now. She looks like a racer. And wickedly beautiful too! On the scale, OEM -> Dymag: Front: 12,7 kg -> 11,2 kg Rear: 12 kg -> 10 kg I assume Rosso 3s and Rosso Corsa 2s weigh about the same and the cast iron floating rotors as well. I have not checked, though.
