Completed the modification. Awesome braking!
You can read the entire write-up here.
Brembo 4-piston calipers
15,000 Mile Servicing
Valves checked for clearances at SoCal Ducati in Brea and resulted in perfect tolerances. Yay!
They always do good work and fast. Thanks guys!
Brakes Upgrade
I’m currently in winter hibernation mode and ready to work on upgrading my stock Brembo calipers to the Brembo Goldlines. This is a 2 piston to 4 piston axial caliper conversion. This caliper comes off a Ducati 748/996/998.
The stock master cylinder should work fine and after lots of research, these Brembo Goldlines should bolt right up nicely after I remove 4mm off the mounting bosses so that the caliper lines up with the rotors. The Alpina rim’s spokes clear the back of the calipers.
Braking will substantially be significantly stronger (not that it wasn’t already) and modulation should be very nice, too.
The inspiration came from riding a KTM 1190 cc RC8-R on the track with radial mounted monobloc 4-piston/4-pad calipers. Dual rotors at 320mm. Sick braking but too “digital” for me. The goal for these brakes is somewhere in between.
With these calipers, I should be close to the KTM but smoother. 🙂
Below: The Brembo Goldline caliper
Below: Me on the KTM 1190 RC8-R and it’s crazy brakes and 180hp
Episode II: Adrenaline
This next espisode to my documentary was filmed at AutoClub Speedway during a trackday by Fastrack Riders. It’s geared more toward the speed and adrenaline of going fast.
Here’s the opening teaser:
Boeing Huntington Beach Car/Bike Show
A co-worker of mine who has this beautiful custom HD Sportster tipped me off to a car/bike show at Boeing Huntington Beach. We both went at lunchtime and participated in the show.
I took 2nd Place in the Stock category.
He took 1st Place in the Custom category.
Good times!
R.I.P.
I never thought I’d post something like this here: Fallen Rider.
Ray McQueen (standing on left) – Rest in Peace.
Two Stroke Extravaganza
Cook’s Corner held a Two-Stroke show. Needless to say that those bikes are so cool. My favorite was the Rothsman’s Honda since I was a teenager. Someday…I will have one.
Sept 11 Ride
Great event held by the Long Beach Fire Dept.
Thanks again!
Tales from the Pilot Seat Documentary – Update
It’s really, really coming together. Major sections of the short film are completed including interviews with those that I ride with. I’m still gathering up more footage a possible a couple more interviews.
I’m expecting the final cut sometime in a month.
Cafe Desmo at ProItalia
Good times! Excellent showing of Italian motorcycles at Cafe Desmo at ProItalia. Vintage, Hooligan, Sport Classics, and Superbikes.
The day was bright and sunny…a bit humid. I picked up a new pair of Sidi Power gloves before they sold them all. These are probably the best pair of gloves I have ever had. Ventilation is incredible and still made of leather.
Wifey and daughter visited me with wifey’s cousin. They had a good time, too.
I entered my bike into the competition hoping I’d win another trophy in the same week but alas…
My Bike:
Buddies’ bikes:
Tales from the pilot seat of a Ducati SportClassic 