Endurance Racing a Ducati 916!

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4 жыл бұрын

We decided to take a 25 year old Ducati 916 to an endurance race at Motorland Aragon. It didn't end well...
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@Adventurist 4 жыл бұрын

Almost overtook the other guys in the corners. I'd say that's a win.

@jediknight1294 4 жыл бұрын

@@Jonathan_Doe_ hangon isn't the guy who went out first Chris not a racer it's Al who has the race credentials

@RyanStewartUSA 4 жыл бұрын

@@jediknight1294 Correct. If Im having to fight off a guy on a vintage on streets while I am on a modern on slicks and he doesnt have a race license Im going back to school

@jediknight1294 4 жыл бұрын

@@RyanStewartUSA fuck yes.... Thats just depressing

@clodola1 4 жыл бұрын

On my 748s , I was carrying more speed into and out of corners than 1000RR machines, my demise was on the straight, got a great run at a 1000RR on the straight but I missed a gear , was side by side; but coming into corners on the limit of engine braking with the rear dancing under braking (No slipper clutch), out of all the lads with their 1000cc machines, auto blippers and traction, wheelie control ; I probably had the biggest smile under the helmet , no abs , no traction control , no wheelie control , no slipper clutch , yes half the power but complete control of whats underneath you, its your input that determines how the bike reacts and you who controls how the bike responds; wont get a bigger smile than getting the two to work in harmony

@Dovestar295 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone anyone 😂 I wish I was a 3rd lad on your trips

@phillheth 4 жыл бұрын

2 guys 1 916 Why you don't have 3 squillion subscribers is beyond me. Best thing on the internet. 👌🏻

@garyoreilly8934 4 жыл бұрын

"Ah shit he has gone missing" "In other news I've gotten a new lens" *Begins to play with zoom*

@7rslender 4 жыл бұрын

she may not be the fastest, she may try to kill you ... but she is most definitely the most beautiful girl on the grid, the 916

@juicer404 4 жыл бұрын

1098 has left the chat

@RyanStewartUSA 4 жыл бұрын

@@juicer404 Owning a few Tamburini bikes I def prefer their style but I dont mind looking at my 848 Corse either, not exactly ugly. I prefer it over the new models.

@georgedaone9993 4 жыл бұрын

@@RyanStewartUSA got the exact same bike and was thinking exactly the same thing mate

@7rslender 4 жыл бұрын

@@RyanStewartUSA The 848 is beautiful and a great bike to ride. Was actually the first Ducati sport bike I rode at all on a test day. I will never forget that big smile on my face under the helmet. In the end I got myself a 998S. I always wanted one of Tamburini's designs ever since I saw a Cagiva Mito 125

@fivespeed3026 4 жыл бұрын

You know you’re stuck when you can walk away and it’s still upright.

@MrTrick. 4 жыл бұрын

For sale: Ducati 916. Surprisingly low, verifiable mileage, excellent brakes, starts on the button every time. Sensible offers only.

@DeanandFiddy 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, super low mileage, never raced or rallied and “what do mean we disconnected the speedo 15 years ago...., what big end knock? They all sound like that when they’re cold”

@MrAckers75 4 жыл бұрын

Dean Smith yep sound like a bag of spanner’s when you first fire them up! But once your off it sounds like a musical masterpiece

@BaronVonGrumble 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, if one more person says "SHOULD HAVE.." I think I'm going to quit the internet. It's just a fun race guys, we weren't prepping pre season. P.s. "should" is the most negative word in existence.

@RRSmurf 4 жыл бұрын

You should have typed that in caps lock.

@garyoreilly8934 4 жыл бұрын

Should have not taken any notice of those comments

@danc830 4 жыл бұрын

At least you tried Chris🤟

@RRSmurf 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, two people said it now. So he won't quit the internet 😁

@leuvenlife 4 жыл бұрын

Worth a try. "Should Have.." done some maintenance, and maybe not shown the world that you falsify mileage.

@AH-pm3bx 4 жыл бұрын

mumma mia! sue perkins and tubby statham uploading 2 days consecutively, crack out the bourbons on this very blessed day

@ducsauce 4 жыл бұрын

25 years old and can keep up with new bikes in the corners in street tyres while new bikes are on slicks and only loses out on power is really testament of how right the 916 design was, nevermind that it's timeless design, sort the brakes with modern Brembo and the character-full Italian electric and it'd be ace.

@redlinefunzone3514 4 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how many people you can pass in the corner when you have no brakes 😂 😂 😂 😂. I feel you’re pain guys but on the up side,nobody got hurt and everybody got to go home.

@MrBiggles 4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a BBBB hoodie, that’s 45 quid towards new brakes 😂

@FortyFourTeeth 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@MrBiggles 4 жыл бұрын

No probs, love your channel. Best and funniest bike content on the internet 👍🏻

@Pdtuning 4 жыл бұрын

There was no need to disconnecting the speedo to save the milage lol

@thewippit2400 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 old school tricks 🤣🤣 he just do a clock swap with lower millage 🤣🤣

@Pdtuning 4 жыл бұрын

@@thewippit2400 we used to do it at Toyota driving new cars to other dealerships. With no milage shown up on them

@stableslayers3958 4 жыл бұрын

Mmm good spot. How to keep a mint low miler

@beetleything1864 4 жыл бұрын

Stable Slayers never raced and no problems. Well looked after 🙄

@AgentJayZ 3 жыл бұрын

Brakes needed some maintenance... but if you were also on new slicks, you would have finished in the middle. You guys can really ride. Beautiful bike, great video!

@victor-emmanuel7485 3 жыл бұрын

How weird seeing you here man 😄 two worlds collide hahah! Let’s strap an orenda engine to one of these bikes

@joaoalmeida9264 3 жыл бұрын

and the and the speedometer

@R1doorbar 4 жыл бұрын

Hard luck but in the slower stuff you were punching well above! Nice work.

@MrAckers75 4 жыл бұрын

Yep old Ducati’s are a pain in the arse. My old 916 had constant electrical issues but even when it’s just stood there in my garage, I am still enjoying it! Absolute masterpiece

@Basstl3r 4 жыл бұрын

I had a similar moment with my 996 at the Nürburgring. Upgraded pads and fluid and never had any issues. Would be great to see a return of the little old lady!!!

@knopv 4 жыл бұрын

Fagan knew about the brakes and send the Baron first - what a move...

@CyberGasty 4 жыл бұрын

Endurance pushing a Ducati 916 :)

@nyleen 4 жыл бұрын

A careless Merc driver took me out on my way home from a 12 hour night shift (broken leg). It destroyed my plans for my own 3 hour Supermoto endurance race next week. :/ Glad to see more racing content!

@lolly166541 4 жыл бұрын

Cut the leg off... No leg = no broken leg :) But jokes aside, glad it's just a broken leg, anything major happened to the bike?

@nyleen 4 жыл бұрын

@@lolly166541 Fe350 so its bulletproof. Right peg snapped and front brake line burst. Gives me the excuse to buy a nice Hel line. It's just such a shame because I've never raced in an Endurance event before. Thank you for the concern though. Here's hoping the 2020 season is good for me.

@lolly166541 4 жыл бұрын

@@nyleen Modern Bikes - tisk tisk tisk. Endurance Races sound like a lot of fun, sadly a) my bike ain't Endurance ready, b) I have absolutely no friends :P But it's not the end of all time so get cracking in 2020!

@nyleen 4 жыл бұрын

@@lolly166541 Thanks! And I went into this with 0 friends and I'm still at 0. lol. I just ask the organizers when trackdays are on and occassionally get tips from them when on track. Most of my knowledge comes from Dan at Life at Lean. Really great workshops online.

@lolly166541 4 жыл бұрын

@@nyleen She's from 1946, and give her 10 laps and the engine overheats as the Company that modified them doubled the HP, upped the compression to 9.5 from 5.5 etc, but the cooling (aircooled) stayed the same... She's a quick lady but doesn't like long races ^^

@ncsteeltoe 4 жыл бұрын

Whilst I am gravely disappointed you suffered the mechanical I am quite impressed with the performance of The Metrosexual on track. He really was about to 'take some scalps'. Glad no harm was done that could have been a disaster when the brake went.

@peterbuchanan2946 4 жыл бұрын

It sounded absolutely glorious in those few laps though! Haha

@atastefortheroad4475 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it did - absolutely amazing!

@FelixIsMyName 4 жыл бұрын

The 916 still looks amazing.

@MikeBarnacIe 4 жыл бұрын

916, first bike I tenner hearing roaring through the countryside! That noise is heaven

@theonlyredspecial 2 жыл бұрын

Timeless bike. Had a 916sps as a young man as I was a Carl fogarty fanatic. Saved for years to get one. Adored it even though it was uncomfortable, pretty unreliable and a lot of work. Sold it when I got divorced. Always regretted it. I just bought a 998 final edition with 1,000 miles that was in dry storage for 15 years. I adore them yet I wouldn’t really recommend them to anyone. Ownership is for the dedicated. Still the most iconic looking bike I’ve seen. Aged so well !!!

@grant0208 4 жыл бұрын

Good job by the marshals there being super attentive! XD

@mikyGTT 4 жыл бұрын

I make you right in that the bike was holding it's own in the twisties. Hopefully you'll have more joy next time round.

@justgotafilthyname 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha ANYONE?? And the "don't turn it off"-song had me laughing so hard :D

@PCERules 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like we can expect about 2 laps on the BBB4 Endurance race!

@East_Coast_Ghost86 4 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to leave a quick thank you for the endlessly entertaining content. I genuinely get excited every time you toss up a new video. Please, don't ever stop being you, you two. This is my favorite KZfaq channel.

@Plasticjesus504 4 жыл бұрын

Everything that has a motor and comes from Italy will always be aesthetically appealling but will ultimately either try to kill you or break down. I will say though in my book you already won the race by choosing the 916 as your ride and bump starting it to the line.

@lyrasimo 4 жыл бұрын

nah

@metricracer1 4 жыл бұрын

I don't want to hurt anyones feelings but after having owned a 98 for one season back in 2002, The parts they glossed over was 1) It is slow 2) It self destructs - I would never consider endurance racing it (I'm still finding various spares for it around my garage) 3) The gas tank seemed very squared/sharp so after several hard breaking laps, I always felt like I was punched in the stomach. 4) The stock tractor battery weighted about 50lbs and sucked. 5) Spare parts were always scarce. Nice to look at but for me it was just too needy and unpractical. Thanks for bringing the memory back.

@jrTall26 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome up in the revs when flogged

@identiticrisis 4 жыл бұрын

A 748 / 749 is exquisite for this reason

@RENIELTUBE 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys.. Had to buy a 916 after seeing this some time ago.. I'm using it for my daily 50km commute on small country roads and having a blast.. should have done this 10 years ago..

@ashbash8316 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the factory cable tie on the front brake 😂

@TrulyUniqueOne 4 жыл бұрын

Still the best looking bike ever made. It has no equal

@thewippit2400 4 жыл бұрын

I love the 748 aswell 😍

@mrsmith6316 4 жыл бұрын

@@thewippit2400 MV F4 wins ;-)

@mrsmith6316 4 жыл бұрын

But I still love the 916 :-)

@justincork3838 4 жыл бұрын

The bike that got me into bikes! Had a poster of a yellow 916 as a lad! Still one of the best, if not the best, looking bikes ever made.

@pablononpicasso1977 4 жыл бұрын

That Ducati has those moderns measure. Iron out the gremlins and 44Teeth will be jizzing champagne from the podium onto all and sundry.

@Jonathan_Doe_ 4 жыл бұрын

This is so relevant to my interests. Tbh Ducati’s aren’t as unreliable as their reputation would have them, as long as the valve gaps are alright and the belts have been done recently, and the rockers aren’t from the batch effected by flaking... and... 😂

@ljgarrison6910 4 жыл бұрын

Top vid! I'd love to do something like this on my old ZZR. Also, it's lovely to see an old school bike, which in it's day was no slouch, still being ridden properly instead of babied. Nice, smooth and consistant riding. Marshalls on the teabreak mate lol, shame about the brakes.

@omaliveatlast4688 4 жыл бұрын

Two words never seen together before ......ducati and endurance lol

@PDano2007 4 жыл бұрын

U guys are hilarious love everyone you put a bbb or a vid like this 😂 keep up the work 👍🏻👍🏻

@stinkerdoodle1737 4 жыл бұрын

Would just like to say thank you for all the quality content you guys put out your channel is one of a kind love all your stuff. Thank you again. 👍💖

@roelfkromhout 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely want to see more of whatever you do with this bike. It's gorgeous. You probably had more fun out there as well.

@zepcertoxic 4 жыл бұрын

Speedo working well. Love the 916

@simonwernerisaksen 4 жыл бұрын

I was really looking forward to this one! To bad that the brakes crapped out.

@xjr13john 4 жыл бұрын

The 6 'P's spring to mind! Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance 😂 But the 916 sounded sweet and still looks the dawgs danglies!!

@akmt9114 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers from Alaska guys to the best channel on youtube. I just came in from plowing snow to a notification of a new vid. Going to be a good day!!

@NewmanRacing 4 жыл бұрын

We won our club endurance championship two years on the trot running a complete bone stock 1999 Yamaha R6 with a dodgy transmission. We have taken many scalps of many modern machines. However, you lads were on a 916, and therein lies your problem.

@plainclotheshorse224 4 жыл бұрын

I love the work that you guys do. Chris, you're an excellent racer. Better luck next time chaps.

@bernhardhappach9392 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for trying to race it ;)

@tommidahlberg1451 4 жыл бұрын

Getting itchy while waiting for it to pop :) Great job and as always, superb video!!!

@Xyzabc998 4 жыл бұрын

if only you had changed the gearing 1 down, 3 up). Never had more fun than jumping Suzuki's and R1's into and out of corners...and sorting the brakes! Great to see. Bump in Spanish is mucho bumpo

@bh02422 4 жыл бұрын

New lens looks great boys! Sporting my Benidorm t-shirt tomorrow 😎

@AlexanderTatsumaki 3 жыл бұрын

must have watched this at least 10 times over the years... absolutly epic!

@MZ-bl6wg 4 жыл бұрын

THIS BIKE in red was n a poster on my Orem, Utah USA wall as a kid , my dream bike lol do me well my brothers!!

@-DC- 4 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ that induction bark is fantastic 🙂 44t love ya 👊

@fixitup686 4 жыл бұрын

Zero mileage was put on the bike lol speed not working

@Terraceview 4 жыл бұрын

I love you guys. Chris, you actually got talent mate

@Daedricbob 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, 916's and brakes... Mine launched its rear caliper at my friend's head halfway through Germany, I think manufacturers call these things 'character' 😁

@fzswede9533 4 жыл бұрын

Closing the gap in the corners is well done for an old beast. The bike isn’t bad either 😂🤙🏻🏍💨

@benjamingrow8904 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the Speedo

@Showmetheevidence- 4 жыл бұрын

So many years later and it's still so good looking. But yeah, things have moved on a bit :)

@haroonkhan8179 4 жыл бұрын

That was awesome! Living the dream!

@bal4av 4 жыл бұрын

Take my like just because this is my all time favorite bike!💪 What a gorgeous thing that is!

@sk2283 4 жыл бұрын

Well done lads fantastic effort !

@jamescook2404 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys, best on the KZfaqs by a mile

@midenking9651 4 жыл бұрын

The Top Gear/Grand Tour of Motorcycles. ❤

@sundayridetexas416 3 жыл бұрын

Feeling like a Sunday Ride?! I resemble that remark!!

@apexslider1 4 жыл бұрын

Love the authentic oh shit as the brake lever reaches the grip. But good job getting it parked in the gravel safely.

@RawTopShot 4 жыл бұрын

On the plus side, Statham didn't have to risk his life with that bad karma vibe.

@spudtrainspotting9149 4 жыл бұрын

Fair play to you, you were going good, pitty the front brake went on you. It wanted some lower gearing on it as well looked like it was struggling a bit on the top end. But good on you. Another top video, keep them coming. 👍👍👍👍

@Broadizzlz 4 жыл бұрын

That 916 is so pretty, especially in that yellow. Hope you guys hold onto that for a very long time.

@irishmutrc9320 2 жыл бұрын

I obtained my first duc a few weeks ago a 03 749 and I absolutely love it

@roelfkromhout 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, the long awaited 916 video.

@speedyakakevin 4 жыл бұрын

New rcs and slicks and your good to go 👍👍 awesome content as per usual 👌🏻👌🏻

@WeNeedASaga 4 жыл бұрын

you schooled that bloke on the 1199 - All over him like a rash!

@Quazi1966 4 жыл бұрын

I can relate to this, I was also thinking whilst going flat out, valves bouncing down the back straight at Aragon on my older gsx1100, thinking this crank is 30 years old fingers crossed. ha ha. Enjoyable though eh chaps.

@timfarley274 Жыл бұрын

The lesson is , if you purchase an older bike and plan on tracking it or maybe even if your not. Your brakes should be completley rebuilt and bled or replace the calipers. It will not necessarly let you know until your in deep.

@montoya197803 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. I currently own a 2002 998 and absolutely love it. Of course, I often wonder what it would be like to have something newer, faster, and more electronically advanced. An older and still very capable bike like this brings up several interesting questions: how much more power do I want? How much power is too much for the road? Should I "upgrade" to newer machinery but lose the more visceral riding experience? I dont know the answer to any of these questions, but your video brings them back to the forefront of my mind. Cheers.

@kivriel2660 4 жыл бұрын

Great film!!!

@ronniefarnsworth6465 4 жыл бұрын

I use to in WERA years ago in 1986' not cost effective at ALL !!!! Cost twice a much for the year, parts, body etc. Went back to my my tried and tested GSXR !!! : D

@gixersix281 4 жыл бұрын

"Mechanical thympathy". Yet another great video, I'm going to pay the monthly subscription, worth every penny and you deserve it xoxo

@FortyFourTeeth 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏🏻

@Twinpot1962 4 жыл бұрын

I was sat on the couch leaning into the corners willing you on......Fagan’s gotta face facts....his a fucking jinx 😂😂😂

@reubenhooft541 4 жыл бұрын

Ha this is fantastic! Pity about the old breaks. Them the breaks though! I would love to see you guys compete in another enduro race with a competitive bike. I’d watch that all day. Take some scalps!

@colindavis8579 2 жыл бұрын

The master cylinder on my 748 did exactly the same thing, had to replace it with a new one as they don’t do a rebuild kit

@timbarry5080 4 жыл бұрын

"Oh fuck, no breaks!" Lol

@IPHATBOYCHIEFO 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vid yet again. Get that Ducati moving lads.😂😂😂😂😂

@richardcoleman1119 4 жыл бұрын

Another great vid.. 👌🏻

@motorbiketoureruk 4 жыл бұрын

Gutted, looked brilliant fun, just shows you can have all the power but a decent handling bike is key

@stevegee218 4 жыл бұрын

Ducati mirrors - Made so you can admire the arms of your leather jacket on the ride and nothing behind you. - Still love my 748.

@DonnieDesmo 4 жыл бұрын

The cornering stability of these bikes is amazing. I actually preferred my 998 over my 899 in that regard - a lot. I also like their mid-range grunt better than revving it too much.