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A Ducati as a pace bike?
« on: May 06, 2016, 08:54:14 PM »
Here's what happened last week in NYC at the Red Hook bicycle races when a Ducati was used as a pace bike... it stalled and wouldn't start! https://youtu.be/4aITv6RWLPU
« Last Edit: May 06, 2016, 08:56:06 PM by willowstreetguzziguy »
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Re: A Ducati as a pace bike?
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2016, 10:28:07 PM »
yikes, that is a major F-up.

here's the other angle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFkBJZmVVc8
« Last Edit: May 06, 2016, 10:34:30 PM by fotoguzzi »
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Re: A Ducati as a pace bike?
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2016, 11:51:57 PM »
most moto officials ride wee-stroms, just so something like this doesnt happen
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Re: A Ducati as a pace bike?
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2016, 09:32:38 AM »
Kill switch????? OUCH!
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Re: A Ducati as a pace bike?
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Re: A Ducati as a pace bike?
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2016, 01:26:30 PM »
Sounds like he got it running but didn't dare move after the first couple-three passed him.

What a mess. Some of the very strange vocalizations during the event were very curious.


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Re: A Ducati as a pace bike?
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2016, 01:56:27 PM »
What were they doing racing bicycles at night !?!?!?   :thewife:    :copcar:

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Re: A Ducati as a pace bike?
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2016, 02:07:25 PM »
What were they doing racing bicycles at night !?!?!?   :thewife:    :copcar:

Right - a bicycle race in Brooklyn during the day time would be a hell of a lot greater draw for its inherent entertainment increase.

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