This happened at Riches at the end of the start/finish straight at Snetterton. This is a 90 degree right hander, and it was the last lap of the 2nd session on a track day. The bike is a 2003 Ducati 749S, kitted out with a Race Products race fairing and R&G Crash Protectors. Also, rear light assy/number plate removed, and rear footpegs removed.
Not sure what speed was for that corner, but probably around 40mph as I was accelerating out at the apex of the turn. Also I had seen the 748 down in front of me, so was cautious. Apparently not cautious enough though, and I now know that coolant is slippery stuff and invisible on the track! The bike disappeared out from under me as if it was on ice, and slid on it’s right hand side for 50 yards to end up in the grass on the outside of the track. The crash protector did the job I had hoped in keeping the clutch safe. The only damage is a broken ball end on the front brake lever, a scuffed bar end, a scuff on the clutch cover, a broken rear brake pedal and a scuff on the underside of the flip up footpeg. Oh, and half of the crash bung has worn away. Cost to replace parts is £15 for the front lever and £7-50 for the rear adjustable pedal. Plus one new crash bung of course. Result! What a brilliant bit of kit.
Cheers
Henry
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