The new Superbike is out and ready for your deposit! A detailed analysis of Ducati's assault on the Superbike market with the 1098; summary of the 2007 racing season and some Christmas gift ideas and book reviews about out beloved Ducati.

Also, what was Ducati thinking with the 2007 model year line-up?

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Sorry for the two week delay, everyone, but life got in the way. This week we have more club meetings and ride events to discuss, a detailed analysis of the points breakdown in MotoGP and try to forecast the championship outcome. We also have an interview with Ben Bostrom (AMA Ducati factory rider).

We follow up with a review of the Foggy Respro breathing mask for your helmet and identify the critical tasks to properly winterizing your Ducati. Thanks for your patience.

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The rant episode! I get on my soap-box about the terrible traffic law enforcement in New York as well as Ducati's confirmed AMA Supberbike pullout.

We also discuss what to look for in purchasing a used Ducati and differentiat sprung weight and unsprung weight and the effect is has on your Ducati's performance.

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This week we talk about the great efforts and work of Ride for Kids, a Ducati that just might break the Bonneville Salt Flats speed record, and Loris Capirossi not only scores his second MotoGP win this year but turns a number of laps on next year's MotoGP prototype with some extremely impressive results.

We also discuss a possible change of business direction for Ducati and the effect it might possibly have on their product lines. Two more product reviews for your Ducati and everything you wanted to know about gearing your Italian stallion in 15 minutes or less. Many thanks to all for the really great feedback.

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2006-08-16 : For those of you that have tried to download the podcast before this post, you will notice that the show abruptly ends about halfway through. This problem has been fixed and an updated mp3 file has been posted. Please download the episode again and see what you missed. Sorry!

Welcome back! In this show, we talk about the latest Ducati rumors, including Mick Doohan's legal troubles and Pierre Terblanche, who may be on the outs with the factory. AMA Superbike is representing themselves in a terrible way and demonstrating their idiocy. We finally talk about the crankcase breather and the emissions control system.

As always, your weekly Ductati Internet resources and another podcast to check out.

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In this episode we overview WSBK at Brands Hatch and AMA at Mid-Ohio. The big topic is a detailed analysis of Ducati's first-half financials for 2006 and we will get into the nitty-gritty of Ducati's financial health.

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Ducati announces a layoff; Gibernau goes back under the knife; various Ducati public club meetings; a preview and prediction of the weekend's WSBK and AMA rounds.

We cover two product reviews - the CRG levers and aftermarket clutch slave cylinders and also have a discussion of the benefits of lower weight flywheels. As always, your Internet Ducati resource and yet another motorcycle related podcast.

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In this episode we cover various news including Randy Mamola's tour of Laguna Seca and the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Ducati had a very mediocre performance in all racing series except for British Superbikes and AMA Superbike. Also, a fairly detailed discussion of desmodromic valves, their history, and what makes them so special to Ducati.

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Sorry, gang!  The laptop I use to record the podcast decided that it had some fairly major personality issues with me that it could not resolve without completely frying out the mainboard and processor.  It is currently undergoing diagnostics but I am not hopeful.

So, DucatiPod will be delayed at least a full week.  I hope to have the next podcast published and available for download no later than 26 July 2006.  In that episode we'll be rehashing both the Sachsenring and Laguna Seca rounds of MotoGP as well as discussing the technicals behind desmodromic valve drive and my opinion on the appeal of Ducati.

With any luck, I'll be able to convince Batt-Girl that I need/deserve/want a MacBook Pro.  I'm DONE with Micro-sloth Win-Blows!

Thanks for everyone's patience!

Lots of follow-up items in the news and notes to include the Centopassi 2006 and Ducati Speedweed in Hungary. We also discuss the rider situation for Ducati Corse and identify the top two people Ducati Corse will most likely have on their squad in MotoGP 2007.

We question Ducati North America's marketing campaigns and throw out the Internet resources for the week.  Don't forget to support the independent musicians on the 'Net, and a big shoutout to Michelle Dove at RideOnTwo.com.

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During the inaugural episode, we'll talk about new forthcoming bikes - the Hypermotard and Desmosedici RR head into production and is there a replacement for the 999 coming? Ducati also heads to the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Loris Capirossi's MotoGP GP5 is up for sale.

Also, a MotoGP, World Superbike and AMA racing summary and my opinion on the lack of a World Ducati Week festival in the United States.

Wrapping up we'll say goodbye to Lawrence Grodsky, good luck to Bob Hayes on his deployment in the military, and discuss some various internet resources and other podcasts that you might find interesting.

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