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Blazer. Narrative short film. — The Mills Twins Directors

"If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed".
Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance'
Robert M. Pirsig.
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That's it! The last ride of 2025 season. 😊
Next post will be after a few spring heavy rains wash the salt and sand off the roads.
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feel your pain... I "love" it when parcels from a Chinese supplier take three days to reach Poland, but then get held up in customs for two weeks(((

If you need precision - nothing beats phone with an internet connection and augmented GPS. It's also the most economical solution - just add a power bank or charger to your bike. Also it will be most flexible solution in terms of apps selection

Nice end of the day

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It looks like these are only the functions that require a GSM internet connection...It's fine when you buy a bike and know the cost of the subscription. It's not nice when you are informed that from today you will pay for a previously free service without alternatives

two flying objects...

#weekendride moment....

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Update: the front suspension works great on the track! Now the rear requires a small adjustment.

Scratches where they are supposed to be.

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Yes. Nobody buys Ducatis for calm, long rides 🙂 Speed is not critical; more torque - is always nice. But I will say what is best for me - when I try it myself. 14T only or together with 48T(+2). I definitely won't stick to the standard setup.

As it turned out, I bought a motorcycle with essentially 4 tooth smaller in the back (for more torque) setup. And now I'm installed OEM version. I will ride with OEM setup ~1k miles and replace sprockets to previous, torque setup. And will chose witch setup i prefer.

You can only take one

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The only puzzle was - replacing the chain with the swingarm on the stand 🤣

There is no video of the chain and gear replacement this time. The light conditions were not perfect.
But the process is straightforward as always. Because the bike design allows for installation of an continues chain, it was riveted in a professional shop. Then I assembled it in my parking space.

I decided to test the standard gear ratio.
If you have an old bike and are thinking of getting a new one... Just change the final gear ratio! It will give your bike a whole new personality! 😊
Also check chain wear and wheel rubber dampers 😉
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It turned out that 90% of false neutrals were caused by the old worn chain. Also it were the source of unpleasant howling that you can here on my videos

It's sad that I got the bike with the -1/+2 setup already. I can make it more practical, but not faster....

So the question is: Should I try the standard setup (15T front / 46T Rear) and maybe buy 14T front for additional testing, or just get the same (14/48) setup? #motosky

Maintenance time!
Or tuning time?
So, it's time for a chain and sprockets replacement. Ordered and recived a Standard set 15T front and 46T rear. BUT! After closer look i discovered that currently my bike has a -1/+2 setup (-10% max speed, BUUUUT! +10% torque AND -0.4 sec from 0 to 100km/h).

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The worst thing is that you have to park your motorcycle and go to work... you'll be looking at your bike through the window all day, and that helmet on your desk... What a torture!

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videos posted on bluesky are now higher resolution! ✨

before: after:

new video resolution test

Actually it sounds pretty great too 😊

I was thinking of adjusting the lever every track day. But the position right on the wheel-footpeg line must be given a second chance

It's very easy to catch a false neutral on this bike, especially when you're driving relaxed. That's why I lowered the lever so that the upshift is from an uncomfortable to almost comfortable foot position. As result the foot push the lever to the top end by it self. 😁

When I was on the track for the first time, I felt that the bike wanted to go fast, but I prevented it from doing so by spoiling the balance and not allowing it to lean well into the corner. So the goal is to get out of the way and let it go as fast as it wants.