Desmophiles Issue #52

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October / November 2011

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DESMOPHILES The Newsletter of DOCNZ Ducati Owners Club of NEW ZEALAND October / November 2011 Issue 52

REGIONAL CONTACTS Auckland Chris (Haldane M/C’s) 09-303-0624 Wayne Lyons 027-4728-343 Waikato Heath (Hamilton M/C) 07-849-1919 Manawatu Trevor Smart Hawkes Bay Nigel Taylor & Claire Miller

027 727 1883

021 273 9450

Wellington Todd (Motomart) Chris Marer

0800DUCATI 027-447-4299

Richmond Grant

03-528-0086

Greg Monahan

021-851-916

Motueka

COMMITTEE Nelson

President Chris Marer

027-447-4299

Secretary Nigel Taylor

027-828-9355

Treasurer Nick Brandon

021-974-487

Editor/Publisher Jamie Littin

editor@docnz.co.nz

webmaster@docnz.co.nz

Communications Coordinator Greg Monahan

03-578-2490

Christchurch Craig (Casbolts M/C) 03-366-4401 Phil (Desmocycle) 03-344-1916 Dunedin/Deep South Gary Winter

03-476-7515 021-206-9866

the above members and also the Ducati Dealer Network

All Magazine contributions and Membership Enquiries to:

Webmaster Nigel Haworth

Marlborough Graham McDonald

docnz@docnz.co.nz

DOCNZ P.O.Box 91-612 Auckland 1142 NEW ZEALAND Email: secretary@docnz.co.nz

www.docnz.co.nz

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EDITOR’SSAY

The biggest news recently is obviously the launch of the new 1199 Panigale. It wasn’t quite the surprise that the 1098 was five years ago, but it does look like another huge leap forward in technology and performance, just like the 1098 was in 2006. The spec sheet looks pretty amazing, especially when compared to what other manufacturers have released in the last year or so.

And Ducati have managed to achieve this while keeping it more or less the same price as the previous model— something other manufacturers have definitely struggled to do when they’ve updated a bike. This is even more amazing when you consider how much different the 1199 Panigale is from the model it replaces. Another all new engine—and the biggest change since Ducati introduced the Pantah back in the late 1970s—and a monocoque frame: this isn’t evolution any more…

It will be interesting to see how it all comes together. The engine alone is a significant departure from Ducati’s traditional belt-driven cams. It also now the thing connecting the front and rear wheels. On the road we’ll probably be aware of this more from the fact that the bike is significantly lighter than the 1198, and this will improve the handling as we feel it. On the track it may be another story—V. Rossi hasn’t been able to make this kind of thing work this year in MotoGP. T. Bayliss is obviously happy with the development work he’s done on the 1199 Panigale, so it will be interesting to see how it goes in superstock racing next season.

It’ll also be interesting to see how the others respond to the new Ducati. With the global economic situation given as the reason for new model development slowing, factories pulling out of racing at the highest level, and new bike prices rising substantially, it’s quite significant that a small factory like Ducati has chosen to introduce such a radically new model, and one that pushes the performance bar up so much higher. You also have to wonder what on earth they can do to raise the bar once again in 2016!

Jamie

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OUR TRIP TOTHE UNITED STATES

Jamie mentioned that he was short on articles for the magazine so I said I would put pen to paper and give my story of the trip Lynda and I undertook to the USA in May/June this year, to go to the Salt Lake City round of World Superbikes. I would have written about a recent trip on the bike but I have not been out apart from the odd short ride on a fine winter’s day. Maybe next month but it will not be on Lynda’s 800 Monster as it needs another set of front discs, a full service and the clutch looking at.

Anyway back to the trip to the States. We left work at lunch time even though the flight to Auckland was at 3.00pm. Lynda is a nervous flyer and did not want to get stressed if there was any sort of delay getting to the airport. The flight to Auckland is the usual that you expect. Then there was the five hour wait at Auckland airport for the flight to Los Angeles. I know we could have got a later Wgtn-Auck flight but we wanted to make sure that we were there in plenty of time. Lynda was pleased we had plenty of time to kill in Auckland…she talked me into buying a new camera, a Panasonic FZ100, to replace our still working but very well used FZ20.

The time passed quickly enough as we were excited about going to the States and seeing the World Superbike riders again. We travelled Premium Economy but I found that the leg room was not that good and I understand that AirNZ have now removed a row of Premium Economy seats to give more leg room. Apart from the leg room for me the seats were good and there was plenty of room around you, you are not locked in like in economy.

Arrived at LA airport, my god is it big! We landed and still had so much run way to spare. We taxied past the depots for Fed Express and DHL and all their planes plus all the other airlines. We collected our two bags and made our way through customs which did not take long, I had been advised that it could take some time.

Caught the shuttle to the Hotel, dropped our luggage off and went for a scenic trip on a local bus.

This ended up being very good as the following day we were (unbeknown to us at the time) going to be on the same roads in the rental car.

Saturday morning we collected the car from Hertz, who by the way had more check-in counters than

By Hamish Blair

they do at Air NZ Wellington. We were driven to our car in a golf cart, glad I did not have to walk.

Left the rental carpark and onto the freeway. Fears of travelling on the wrong side of the road were soon dismissed as there was no oncoming traffic, intersections etc.

We just had to contend with up to six lanes of traffic going the same way as us. We had purchased our own Navman and had taken that with us with the US maps installed. It did an excellent job of getting us out of the LA and on the way to Las Vegas. Driving into Vegas was the first time that we

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had a large amount of opposing traffic and also dealing with different traffic rules. The Navman at this point got us lost as the Hotel we were staying in may have been too new because it did not find the entrance to the Hotel but found the Hotel next door which is part of the same complex. Three days in Vegas was enough, we did not attend any of the shows but spent the time walking around and looking at various shops, hotels, eateries etc. A trip to the Hoover dam was well worth it, we spent time taking photos and admiring the scenery. There were tours of the

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OUR TRIP TOTHE UNITED STATES—cont.

9 dam that can be undertaken but we had decided that we wanted to do a tour of the Shelby car museum and factory. Seeing the first AC Cobra that Caroll Shelby built and the story behind the way he got the production run of cars up and running was good. At the time he had only built one vehicle and the newspapers and financiers expected a number of vehicles built. So what he did was take the one car on tour around the states getting people interested. In between each viewing he would paint the car a different colour so that the press and financiers would think that there were more cars ready for sale, which provided more income so that he then started the process of building the vehicle.

John the Marketing Manager, who had asked her to write a blog for them to put on their web site. In return John had very kindly given us media passes for the racing. We arrived at the track and as we got out of the car we were recognised by one of the security staff as the Kiwis that had come over for the racing - this without us saying who we were. We met John and were shown around the control tower and media centre – really interesting. Quite a few of the riders, wives and girlfriends recognised us from Phillip Island.

Lynda finally got to meet her long time hero Ben Bostrom. We had purchased a replica of Ben’s winning 998, as we knew Ben would be at Miller Motorsports Park. We arranged for Ben to sign the bike.

From Las Vegas it was onto Salt Lake City for the racing, the whole The bike was then carefully packed reason for the trip to the USA. On and has arrived back in New Zealand. I have spent some time putthe way we visited Zion national park, the scenery was amazing, the ting it together, unfortunately it fell colours of the land brilliant. Unfor- over in the driveway and it broke tunately photos do not do it justice. the brake lever (I was in the dog We went in and out the same way box for a while after that episode, as every thing appeared different. let me tell you!). The bike now has pride of place in the lounge. This bike will never be taken out of the The reason for our trip was to attend the American round of World house again or to another race track. Personally I find that the bike Superbikes at Miller Motorsports is too cramped for my 6 foot 2 Park, just out of Salt Lake City.

Lynda had been in contact with

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OUR TRIP TOTHE UNITED STATES—cont.

thing that impressed me was when the national anthem was sung everyone stood still and looked at the Catching up with the superbike rid- flag. They have an amazing pride ers was a highlight of the trip, and in their country which makes me feel we do not have pride in our giving the Ducati riders DOCNZ beanies and caps made it special. country. Watching from the corporate suite we could see probably 2Carlos was so impressed with his 3000 people, during the anthem I that he gave Lynda a cap that he only seen 6 people in total who personally signed for her. Smrz was seen wearing the beanie that moved. While in the states I seen night when he was out and about in only three examples of tagging, and we did over 9000kms. I did not inSalt Lake City, and there it was again on TV when they showed him clude railway carriages as they getting ready for the second race. seem to be a target anywhere in the world. It must also be noted we did not go into any low social ecoThe racing was so good that we changed our plans after Salt Lake nomic areas but we did stay in some small towns.

City and headed across to Road America In Wisconsin for the folWe went to Bearzonia, a black bear lowing round of the AMA series.

We had originally thought that 1500 park that is near Williams in Arimiles (2500 km) in three days was zona. This is where you can drive your car through an enclosure to going to be a bit hard after all we also wanted see some of the scen- get up close to the bears. I must ery and towns on the way, but the say there are stupid people everyinterstate roading system is fantas- where in the world. As you enter the park the person collecting your tic. entry fee advised that you keep the Road America the race track is all windows up and if a bear apup and down but from a spectator proaches just move off slowly.

They also give you a pamphlet adpoint of view you can only see a couple of corners at any one time. vising this as well as a contact We had purchased corporate tick- number if you break down in the ets which gave us the TV coverage enclosure. As you enter the encloas well as meals above pit straight. sure a ranger also advises to keep Again the racing was brilliant. One the windows up. What happens frame and also my stomach does not fit in behind the tank.

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you drive 50m into the enclosure, here is Mum and the 7 year old with the windows down and the camera hanging out of the drivers side windows. Move on another 30m and here is Dad holding the baby out the window. It sort of had the look of Michael Jackson holding his kid over the balcony for the paparazzi to get a good shot. After looking through the bear enclosure we looked at the other smaller animals that they have there and got talking to another ranger. He advised that a number of cars had lost wing mirrors because it is not the bear you are looking at who does the damage, but the one that comes up from behind. He advised that when

they go into the enclosure to work that two rangers go in and they normally have no issues with the bears, of the 13 bears there was only one that they had to careful of and this was originally someones pet so it still wants to play but does not know it’s own strength, so they have to be wary.

Leaving the bear park later that expected we went onto the Grand Canyon for a look. We got there as the sun was about to set which made the colour of the rocks stand out but with the fires in Arizona the smoke cut down visibility which for me made the Grand Canyon not the special that was expected.

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OUR TRIP TOTHE UNITED STATES—cont.

Driving back to Williams was a bit scary and we took it easy due to some sort of Deer or Moose walking across the road in front of us.

We had been advised that these animals often crossed the road at this time of day and to watch out for them. Having seen what a deer had done to the front end of a Ford van I did not want to see what would have happened to the Mazda 6.

shop in Salt Lake City had a better range of accessories. I am glad we had our Navman as it gave us instructions in relation to which lane to be as getting across six lanes of traffic to get off a the next exit would have been a bit daunting.

The high light for me was the racing at Salt Lake City, scenery across the States and the people that we met. Are we going to do it again next year, the answer is a resoundWe then headed off to LA spending ing yes (is that a “woopee” from Lynda that I hear? Ed). The sera couple of days there driving around on the freeway system, go- vicing of the bike will have to wait ing to a Ducati shop which ended until this time next year. up being a disappointment as the

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STREETFIGHTER848

848EVO CORSE SE

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Control, precision and pure fun: the supremacy of the new Streetfighter 848 The new Streetfighter 848 offers pure motorcycling thrills thanks to its perfect combination of 848 Testastretta 11° engine and a new Trellis frame with Superbike 848EVOderived geometry. Outstanding control and precision make the Streetfighter 848 irresistible. Thanks to the superb handling offered by the new frame, the progressive easy-tomanage power delivery provided by the Testastretta 11° engine, the confidence-inspiring upright riding position and Ducati Traction Control, which keeps watch over the power, this latest interpretation of the fighter concept delivers instant, knock-out riding enjoyment.

Corse Instinct With its Corse colour scheme, the 848 EVO is a racing dream come true.

Raw engine power is enhanced by the sophisticated Ducatideveloped electronics housed in the DTC (Ducati Traction Control) and quick shifter (DQS) units, while the outstanding qualities of the Trellis frame are brought out by the Öhlins rear shock absorber and 330 mm brake discs.

Corse instinct: where intuition meets engineering.

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BOOKREVIEW

DUCATI 1098/1198: THE SUPERBIKE REDEFINED

by Marc Cook As Marc Cook says in the acknowledgements at the start of the book, a lot has changed at Ducati since he wrote his first book on the Ducati 999. And while this book covers the 1098/1198/848 models in detail, it is as much about the changes in the way the company goes about designing and manufacturing new bikes as it is about those models in particular.

The book covers development, styling, engine and chassis, and riding impressions of the new bike. It explains where Ducati thought they went wrong with the 999, what they did differently with the 1098, and in particular how they looked to the 916 family for inspiration.

There are photos on nearly every page—from test rides, to design studies and manufacturing of the bike—and plenty of sketches and CAD images to show how much effort went in to getting it all just right. The text contains a lot of technical information as well, but it’s easy to read because the subject matter is so interesting. I got through all 160-odd pages in an evening.

Jamie

TREASURER’SREPORT

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Below is a summary of income and expenses for the period 1 September - 31 October 2011.

Cheque account

Savings account

Balances of accounts as at 31 Aug 2011

$1,526.21

$5,417.55

Less expenses for the period 1 Sep – 31 Oct 2011

$(935.36)

$nil

Add income for the period 1 Sep – 31 Oct 2011

$2,270.00

$27 .20

Closing Balances 31 Aug 2011

$2,860.85

$5,444.75

The months of September and October have been very good in respect of income for the Club, with NDR registrations rolling in plus Desmophiles advertising income helping to keep us in the black. As the closing date for NDR entries of 31 January approaches a lot more registrations are expected which will ensure that we have plenty of funds available to host the event.

By the time you read this NDR will be only four months away – don’t miss this opportunity to ride some of the south island’s best biking roads and enjoy the company of other like minded people in one of this country’s most picturesque towns. What’s not to like? I know that a lot of Club members will take the opportunity to ride a “scenic” route to and from the rally so the roads connecting Hanmer to the rest of the country will be getting well used. Perhaps the record for multiple crossings of the Lewis Pass in one day may be challenged?

And don’t forget that the AGM will be incorporated as part of the rally so if you want to have your say about how we do things that will be your chance. Who knows you might even get elected to office!

In the meantime - keep the rubber side down.

Nick

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SECRETARY’SPRATTLE

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Housekeeping first, NDR2012 is just around he corner. Anyone wanting to come who has not yet booked will need to get a move on as accommodation is filling up fast. I haven’t done anything about group ferry bookings yet but intend to get this sorted in the next week or so for any of us North Islanders who are planning to make the trip.

An executive decision has been made by the committee to hold the AGM on the Saturday afternoon of NDR2012, I will shortly be sending out membership renewals as well as calling for nominations for the various club officer positions.

The last AGM worked well in combination with NDR so the committee thought we would stick to a similar format next year by combining it with the start of Turismo as NDR and Turismo are the two key events that attract the largest gatherings of our members at any one time. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome on board a number of new members who have taken advantage of the opportunity to join up as part of the NDR registration process.

Items to consider for the AGM will be the membership fee structure as the magazine, which accounts for most of our expenses, is published in e-format , is only subscribed to in hard copy by ~55 of us. We could possibly have a two or three tier fee/donation structure depending if you want hard copy of the mag or not. Most voluntary organisations like ours are having to come to terms with the modern era of free memberships and the like. The committee would be keen to hear your thoughts.

The riding front has been a little quite recently but we did manage to get the 851 and S2R out for a quick blat around the block before a forecast southerly arrived to put a damper on events. We are, however, planning a mini tour of the top of the South Island as an extension to our foray down there for NDR2010.

Lastly it is with great sadness I have to inform you of the passing of one of our members, Mark Hutching #363. Mark was going about his every day business on his ST3 when he was involved in a fatal accident not of his making. DOCNZ has extended the clubs sympathies to his family.

Bye for now Nigel

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SUPERBIKEWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2012

February 26

Phillip Island, Australia

April 1

Imola, Italy

April 22

Assen, Netherlands

May 6

Monza, Italy

May 13

Donington, UK

May 28

Salt Lake City, USA

June 10

Misano, Italy

July 1

Alcaniz, Spain

July 22

Brno, Czech Republic

August 5

Silverstone, UK

August 26

Moscow, Russia

September 9

Nurburgring, Germany

September 23

Portimao, Portugal

October 7

Magny Cours, France

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MOTOGPWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2012 April 15

Doha, Qatar

April 29

Jerez, Spain

May 6

Estoril, Portugal

May 20

Le Mans, France

June 3

Montmelo, Catalunya

June 17

Silverstone, Great Britain

June 30

Assen, Netherlands

July 8

Sachsenring, Germany

July 15

Mugello, Italy

July 29

Laguna Seca, USA

August 19

Indianapolis, Indianapolis

August 26

Brno, Czech Republic

September 16

Misano, San Marino

September 30

Alcaniz, Aragon

October 14

Motegi, Japan

October 21

Sepang, Malaysia

October 28

Phillip Island, Australia

November 11

Valencia, Valencia

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DOCNZCLUB NIGHTS

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Hamilton Hamilton Motorcycle Centre, Te Rapa Road, Hamilton 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm

Wellington The Featherston Bar and Grill, Corner Featherston & Johnston Streets, Wellington 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6.00pm (although Lynda is usually there from about 5.15pm)

Nelson Mapua Village Inn, Nelson 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm

Christchurch Dux de Lux on Montreal Street. Start time 7.30pm—1st Tuesday of each month from 7.00pm Our Advertisers and Sponsors Support Us Support them and Support your Club Whenever you see the services of one of our advertisers (and isn't that all the time?) let them know that you saw the ad in DESMOPHILES. That way they will know that their advertising dollar is being spent wisely. It will help your club, the service provider and above all it will help you (there may be a club member discount available).

DISCLAIMER Unless expressly stated, the opinions and comments in this newsletter are those of the contributors only, and are not club policy. Nor does the club guarantee any advertisers products or servicing suggestions made. Although all material is checked for accuracy, no liability is assumed by the editor or DOCNZ.

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1199PANIGALE

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The most extreme benchmark Our Designers and Engineers were given a “blank canvas” to reach the apparently impossible 1199 Panigale targets of 10kg less weight and 25hp more power.

Every detail, every dimension and every design decision has been driven entirely by a zero-compromise brief to create the highest performance Ducati Superbike of all time.

This new model breaks with our Superbike tradition by adding a name to its 1199cc engine capacity, making a significant association to our historic roots in the Borgo Panigale area of Bologna. In an Italian territory known as “Motor Valley” and where high performance and racing runs through the veins of its passionate people, we now underline our pride in being world ambassadors for the “Made in Italy” title and immortalize our birthplace in the name of the new Superbike.

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1199PANIGALE—cont.

Unmistakably Ducati Every last detail of the 1199 Panigale pays tribute to our rich heritage of racing: each component is not only functionally efficient, but beautifully engineered into pieces of automotive art.

The fairings sweep back towards the rear of the bike, emphasizing the pulled-in effect, so much that the fairing surface had to be cut to house the engine covers and exhaust pipe.

Another highly distinctive feature of this bike is the rear light mounted in the streamlined and pointed tail.

Everything about this bike communicates power, elegance and agility.

Monocoque technology Monocoque technology was the fundamental starting point for achieving the twin objectives of reduced weight and increased power. By integrating the activities of the individual components there was a reduction in the overall number of components and their weight.

The end result is a reduction in bike weight of 10 kg compared to the 1198. The 1199 Panigale has achieved an incredible benchmark for the sector: dry weight of only 164 kg.

Weight distribution and ergonomics The weight distribution of the 1199 Panigale without rider is 52% at the front and 48% at the rear (vs 1198’s 50/50) which becomes an optimal 50/50 with the rider getting on, ensuring maximum stability and agility of the bike.

Innovative suspension The 1199 Panigale S and Tricolore are fully equipped with front and rear Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) system by Öhlins.

Both the 43mm Öhlins NIX30 forks and the Öhlins TTX36 rear unit are electronically adjustable in compression and rebound, while spring pre-load is manual.

New generation brakes and ABS The 1199 Panigale is equipped with Brembo’s Monobloc M50 callipers, so called to celebrate the 50˚ anniversary of the Italian company, Brembo.

With an extremely compact design, that ensure a weight saving of 7% compared to the previous one, and machined from a single piece of alloy, the M50 callipers achieve a higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme braking.

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MALCOLM FOSTER#160—by Lynda Blair

33 New wheel and tyre designs The 1199 Panigale S and 1199 Panigale S Tricolore are equipped with stylishly designed, triple 3-spoke, forged and machined wheels by Marchesini.

Finished in black with signature red pin-striping, the super lightweight wheels represent a 0.4kg (0.88lb) weight-saving over previous components.

LED lights The horizontal twin headlamps have become more integrated with the frontal intake ducts and create a true “race face” for the new Superbike.

While the 1199 Panigale illuminates with LED positioning lights and main light bulbs, the 1199 Panigale S and Tricolore boast full LED positioning and lighting solutions, for the first time in the motorcycle world.

Twin rear lights are moulded perfectly around the recessed seat air ducts and illuminate with an attractive light-guide surround effect, enhanced with LED brake lights. Front LED indicators are integrated into the mirror bodies and rear indicators, which are also LED* (*Country specific), are styled with clear lenses.

Thin Film Transistor screen (TFT) The 1199 Panigale instrumentation takes Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen to the next step with a stunning race-derived unit that embraces the very latest information display technology.

The full colour display automatically changes its layout according to the Riding Mode selected in order to provide optimum clarity of information appropriate to the motorcycle’s environment, even reversing its character and background colours in low-light conditions.

Ducati Riding Modes Each Riding Mode is pre-programmed to instantly change the engine’s Power Mode and the suspension set-up in addition to ABS, DTC and EBC levels even while riding. The modes are made possible by combining a number of class-leading technologies.

For more information go to www.ducati.com

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CLUBREGALIA

SALE NOW ON!!

Due to the change of club logo we are selling off our collectable caps. T-shirts are already sold out, so get your cap now!

Anyone interested please contact secretary@docnz.co.nz

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This bike was built by Anthony Ainslie in the late 1980s as one of his Moto Vecchia team bikes. At that time Anthony was the world's most successful Ducati single tuner. The frame and a tank were made by Nigel Hill of Saxon Engineering to a design he originally produced circa 1971 for the Ducati wide case engine. The bike is registered with the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club in the UK with eligibility number 220825 and is also eligible to compete at IHRO events.

The bike was first campaigned by Anthony at the Manx Grand Prix in 1988.

SAXON350 SHORT STROKE

When he built the bike Anthony’s racing career was coming to an end and there are no records of him having completed on it again. However, it was written by Alex George at the Classic TT in May 1991.

Adam Wilson bought the bike from Anthony in 1994 shortly after Anthony disbanded his team. Initially the bike came with a long stroke motor and was a midfield runner. The current short stroke engine was first installed for the 1996 Season and Adam had a close fourth place at the Easter meeting Cadwell Park first time out.

By Graeme Angus

In 1998 Adam offered Nigel Palmer the opportunity to ride the bike and Nigel Lacey, who had taken over Anthony’s role as the premier Ducati single tuner, was engaged to produce a new cylinder head. Nigel Palmer is a very talented rider and he immediately started getting good results, notably wins at the CRMC June meeting at Oulton Park and at the Gary Walker Memorial race at Mallory Park and a second at the Mallory Park Post TT

37 meeting where he was only beaten by Bob Heath on Fred Walmsley's 7R. The bike was not campaigned in 2000 and 2001 and in 2002 Adam had a serious accident and has only ridden intermittently since then. The last time the bike was ridden in earnest was the IHRO event at Schleiz in East Germany in 2006 when Adam finished 5th, the first Italian bike home beating all the Aermacchis in the race.

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SAXON350 SHORT STROKE-cont.

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NDR2012—cont.

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hereby apply for Full m/ship [$50.00] Family* m/ship (family members or partners living under same roof) [$60.00] Associate m/ship (non Ducati Owner – no voting rights) [$50.00] of the Ducati Owners Club New Zealand. In the event of my admission as a member, I agree to abide by the constitution and by-laws of DOCNZ. I enclose payment of $....................................... by cheque made out to DOCNZ. I wish to pay by direct credit.

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Date: .............................................

Please note that memberships expire at the end of January. Applications and renewals received between November and January are registered as a membership for the following year.

Particulars of motorcycle/s: ________________________________________________________________ [model and capacity] [year] [VIN / Chassis or Rego #] ________________________________________________________________ [model and capacity] [year] [VIN / Chassis or Rego #] ________________________________________________________________ assoc. [make, model & capacity] [year] [VIN / Chassis or Rego #] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFFICE USE ONLY Cheque No ____________________ Rcvd: ___/___/___ Amt: $__________ Clearly state name on back of cheque DOCNZ Interim Membership: Received the sum of...……......... from……………….....................................being for membership renewal / application. (to January 31st 2012) Signed .................................................... on behalf of DOCNZ Committee Ducati Owners Club New Zealand. P.O.Box 91-612 Auckland 1142, NZ Email: secretary@docnz.co.nz

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DESMOPHILES ADVERTISING RATES

IF YOU'RE IN THE BUSINESS OF DUCATI MOTORCYCLES YOU MAY WISH TO REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE THROUGH THIS SPECIAL INTEREST CLUB MAGAZINE Payment is due at the time of placement of advert.

SIZE

1 ISSUE

3 ISSUES

6 ISSUES

1/8 page

$15.00

$30.00

50.00

1/4 page

$20.00

$35.00

$60.00

Free classified advertising for club members is available on the DOCNZ website. Registered users can surf to www.docnz.co.nz, click the Forums link, and use the Buy/Sell/Swap forum.

1/2 page

$35.00

$70.00

$110.00

If you have any queries or need help please email webmaster@docnz.co.nz.

Full page

$65.00

$110.00

$200.00

Club Classifieds

CONTRIBUTIONS Magazine Contributions should be sent to: The Editor DESMOPHILES P.O.Box 91-612 Auckland 1142 Email: editor@docnz.co.nz Deadlines are the 1st February, April, June, August, October and December for issues due out towards the end of the month.

Display advertising is available for business – please contact the secretary.

Rates above.

PICTURECREDITS Cover photo: Lynda Blair Centre spread: Lynda Blair, Jamie Littin

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