Laguna Seca Superbike Concorso and Ducati Island 2008

Casey Stoner won the championship, Ducati was in the spotlight and now the men in red were heading for California. Ducati Island was ready, the Superbike Concorso entrants were lined up in what the judges called "the toughest round yet" and the weather was on our side, simply perfect with no sign of letting up. Join us for 2008 Laguna Seca Motogp, Superbike Concorso and Ducati Island - click here for the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-m_1ZHE_a8
Story by Vicki Smith Photos by Vicki Smith and and the ever excellent Steve Leukenech.

Chris Loung and his 2003 749S. This is what he wrote on his entry: This bike started out as a 2003 Red 749S. Since I bought it home, it has undergone a huge transformation. This bike is still an ongoing evolution and I just don't know when it will ever stop. Even from last year here at Laguna Seca the bike is a bit different. Motor: Transplanted a race motor from a 749R, DP slipper clutch, Samco Silicone Hoses,Termignoni Slip-on Exhaust - ceramic coated black. Chassis: AMS fully adjustable Triple Clamps, Ohlins R/T forks with SBK valveing, Ohlins triple clicker rear shock, Moto Corse lightweight Subframe, Replaced swingarm with one from a 749R, BST Carbon Fibre wheels, Alth full floating Brake Rotors, Brembo Monobloc Radial calipers, Brembo Billet brake and clutch Master Cylinders, Clip-ons with Carbon Fibre Handlebars, Acculign Rearsets with GP shift lever Body: All bodywork is Carbon Fibre: New paint for this year, ETI Carbon Kevlar composite Fuelcell Misc.: HID Lighting Hi/Lo beam, Video Camera up front - to record friends at trackdays, One-off front fairing bracket for headlight/camera setup, Gilles Chain Adjusters What's Next? We'll see, but I think my wallet is hoping I don't come up with any more ideas!

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Chris Loung and his 2003 749S. This is what he wrote on his entry: This bike started out as a 2003 Red 749S. Since I bought it home, it has undergone a huge transformation. This bike is still an ongoing evolution and I just don't know when it will ever stop. Even from last year here at Laguna Seca the bike is a bit different. Motor: Transplanted a race motor from a 749R, DP slipper clutch, Samco Silicone Hoses,Termignoni Slip-on Exhaust - ceramic coated black. Chassis: AMS fully adjustable Triple Clamps, Ohlins R/T forks with SBK valveing, Ohlins triple clicker rear shock, Moto Corse lightweight Subframe, Replaced swingarm with one from a 749R, BST Carbon Fibre wheels, Alth full floating Brake Rotors, Brembo Monobloc Radial calipers, Brembo Billet brake and clutch Master Cylinders, Clip-ons with Carbon Fibre Handlebars, Acculign Rearsets with GP shift lever Body: All bodywork is Carbon Fibre: New paint for this year, ETI Carbon Kevlar composite Fuelcell Misc.: HID Lighting Hi/Lo beam, Video Camera up front - to record friends at trackdays, One-off front fairing bracket for headlight/camera setup, Gilles Chain Adjusters What's Next? We'll see, but I think my wallet is hoping I don't come up with any more ideas!