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Boulder Motor Sports’ Shane Turpin Wraps up the MRA #1 Plate at PPIR

Boulder, Colorado, September 19th, 2011 - Boulder Motor Sports rider Shane “Tornado” Turpin wrapped up the #1 plate on the teams Ducati 1198R with a win in the premier “Race of the Rockies” Superbike class at Pikes Peak International Raceway during the final round of the 2011 MRA season.

The weekend started off with mixed weather conditions for Fridays practice, but quickly turned sunny with temps in the mid-70’s for Saturday and Sunday’s racing. During Saturday’s practice sessions the team made some minor changes to the bike, based off of rider feedback and verifying the data. By Sunday, the track temps had increased by 20 degrees, which altered the team’s setup slightly, but still, put them at the front of the time sheets. During qualifying Turpin was able to put together a few good laps that positioned him 2nd on the grid just two tenth’s of Pole sitter Dalton Dimick on his BMW. As the lights went out, Dimick jumped out to an early lead on his BMW with Turpin close in pursuit. On lap four Turpin was able to out brake Dimick going into turn 3 to take the lead. By half race distance Turpin and Dimick were separated by only two tenth’s looking to setup a great battle to the end. Unfortunately, on lap 16 Dimick was forced to retire with bike troubles, thus easily handing the win to Turpin and the Boulder Motor Sports Team.

Shane Turpin – “WOW, what can I say? This season has been absolutely perfect and today we managed to bring home the #1 plate. It’s a true testament to my Boulder Motor Sports team; they put together a great package all season, which enabled us to put a Ducati at the top of the championship, something that has never been accomplished since the MRA started racing in 1973. Today’s race was a real thrill, having the chance to race bar to bar with Dalton on his BMW was awesome. With the slightly higher temperatures today, we made a few small changes to get the bike to drive off the corner better, coupled with the Michelin tires and Nemesis Traction Control system, we managed to pull off another win. As I’ve said all year, I’d like to thank my team, our sponsors and the entire MRA officials for an outstanding 2011 season.”

In addition to the #1 plate in the Race of the Rockies, the team also brought home championships in Open Superbike, Middleweight Superbike and Heavyweight Superbike.

About Boulder Motor Sports:

Boulder Motor Sports is a Ducati-specific service shop specializing in high-performance upgrades along with routine service needs designed to make the Ducati motorcycle riding experience the best for their owners. For more information about Boulder Motor Sports and upcoming events please visit bouldermotorsports.com.

Boulder Motor Sports is proudly sponsored by – Snap-On Tools, Michelin Tires, Vanmar Racing, Walnut Room, Honey Badger Racing, Tri-City Cycle, Imperial Sportbikes, Nemesis Traction Control Systems, Pierobon, Motul Lubricants, EBC Brakes, Metal-Tech Racing Components, Performance Technology Levers, Intermountain Race Fuels, Corsa Components, Arai Helmets, TCX Boots and Spy Optics.

Boulder Motor Sports’ Shane Turpin Wins MRA Race of The Rockies at HPR

Boulder, Colorado, August 29th, 2011 - Boulder Motor Sports rider Shane “Tornado” Turpin showcased the teams Ducati 1198R in the premier “Race of the Rockies” Superbike class at High Plains Raceway Raceway during the sixth round of the 2011 MRA season.

After reviewing data from round five at HPR, the team rolled the Ducati 1198R out of the trailer with a good setup for Friday’s practice day only having to make a few minor adjustments. During qualifying Turpin was able to put together a few good laps that positioned him on pole for the afternoon’s race. As the lights went out, Colter Dimick jumped out to an early lead on his Yamaha from the second row with Turpin close in pursuit. Coming out of turn 3 onto the long back straight Turpin managed to get a great drive on his Ducati 1198R and grab the lead away from Dimick. By lap two Turpin lead Doug Kahl and Dan Turner on their Suzuki GSXR1000’s. At the halfway point Turpin was able to run a consistent pace and bring home the teams fifth win in the premier “Race of the Rockies” class.

Shane Turpin – “Today was a great race, we managed to put the Boulder Motor Sports Ducati on pole and then capitalize on that momentum during the race to extend our points lead. With the high temperatures today, the Nemesis traction control system, coupled with the Michelin tires enabled me to run a consistent comfortable pace. My crew and I spent the entire weekend reviewing data, which enabled us to pinpoint sections of the track in which I could gain time. I’d like to thank my team, our sponsors and the entire MRA officials, as well as give a big congratulations to Dan Turner and his crew for getting Dan back on the grid after his qualifying crash.”

In addition to the first place finish in Race of the Rockies, the team also placed first in Middleweight Superbike, Open Superbike and second in Heavyweight Superbike.

The Boulder Motor Sports team will be back in action on September 18th for Round 7 of the MRA’s 2011 season at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain, Colorado.

About Boulder Motor Sports:

Boulder Motor Sports is a Ducati-specific service shop specializing in high-performance upgrades along with routine service needs designed to make the Ducati motorcycle riding experience the best for their owners. For more information about Boulder Motor Sports and upcoming events please visit bouldermotorsports.com.

Boulder Motor Sports is proudly sponsored by – Snap-On Tools, Michelin Tires, Vanmar Racing, Walnut Room, Honey Badger Racing, Tri-City Cycle, Imperial Sportbikes, Nemesis Traction Control Systems, Pierobon, Motul Lubricants, EBC Brakes, Metal-Tech Racing Components, Performance Technology Levers, Intermountain Race Fuels, Corsa Components, Arai Helmets, TCX Boots and Spy Optics.

Turpin Wins MRA Race of The Rockies at Pueblo Motorsports Park

Boulder, Colorado, July 12th , 2011 - Boulder Motor Sports rider Shane “Tornado” Turpin once again showcased the teams Ducati 1198R in the premier “Race of the Rockies” Superbike class at Pueblo Motorsports Park during the fourth round of the 2011 MRA season.

The team received a new electronics package from Competition Systems UK just in time for the weekend’s event. With a few minor adjustments and support from Mick Boasman from Competition Systems, Turpin managed to qualify on Pole just a few tenths in front of Dan Turner on his Suzuki GSXR1000. As the race began, Turpin was able to pull the holeshot and lead into the fast, right-hand, turn one with Dan Turner on his GSXR1000 in close pursuit. The early stage of the race saw Turner in close proximity to Turpin, just a few tenths off in second place. By half race distance, Turpin was able to extend his lead by a few seconds and bring home the win for the Boulder Motor Sports Team.

Shane Turpin – “ After nearly a month off, I was really looking forward to getting back on the Ducati, especially knowing the team had a new electronics package and the support from Competition Systems, Mick Boasman. We had some new suspension settings to try as well, which the team worked hard to ensure we maximized our practice time to find a great setting for the bumpy Pueblo circuit. During the race the track temperature was quite high, but coupled with the Michelin tires and the Nemesis Traction Control System, we managed to put the power down and come away with our fourth win of the year. I’d like to give a big thanks to my team, Mick Boasman, our sponsors and the entire MRA officials, especially the corner workers who endured a long weekend under mixed weather conditions.”

In addition to the first place finish in Race of the Rockies, the team also placed first in Heavy Weight Superbike, first in Open Superbike and first in Middleweight Superbike.

The Boulder Motor Sports team will be back in action on July 30th for Round 5 of the MRA’s 2011 season at High Plains Raceway in Byers, Colorado.

About Boulder Motor Sports:

Boulder Motor Sports is a Ducati-specific service shop specializing in high-performance upgrades along with routine service needs designed to make the Ducati motorcycle riding experience the best for their owners. For more information about Boulder Motor Sports and upcoming events please bouldermotorsports.com.

Boulder Motor Sports is proudly sponsored by – Snap-On Tools, Michelin Tires, Vanmar Racing, Walnut Room, Tri-City Cycles, Honey Badger Racing, Imperial Sportbikes, Nemesis Traction Control Systems, HBR Racing, Pierobon, Motul Lubricants, EBC Brakes, Metal-Tech Racing Components, Performance Technology Levers, Intermountain Race Fuels, Corsa Components, Bell Helmets, TCX Boots and Spy Optics.

Boulder Motor Sports’ Shane Turpin Wins MRA Race of The Rockies at HPR

Boulder, Colorado, June 13th , 2011 - Boulder Motor Sports rider Shane “Tornado” Turpin showcased the teams Ducati 1198R in the premier “Race of the Rockies” Superbike class at High Plains Raceway Raceway during the third round of the 2011 MRA season.

The team was fortunate to have a great setup right from the beginning. With a few minor adjustments, Turpin managed to qualify 2nd on the grid just a few tenths off pole sitter Dan Turner on his Suzuki GSXR1000. As the lights went out, Dalton Dimick jumped out to an early lead on his BMW S1000RR from the second row with Turpin close in pursuit. Coming off turn 3 onto the long back straight Turpin managed to get a great drive on his Ducati 1198R and grab the lead away from Dimick. For the remaining 13 laps, Turpin was able to run a consistent pace, nearly breaking the track record, to bring home the win for the Boulder Motor Sports Team.

Shane Turpin – “ I was really looking forward to racing the Ducati 1198R this weekend. We struggled a bit at PPIR the previous round with the new bike, but the entire Boulder Motor Sports team did a fantastic job this weekend with preparing and setting up the bike for High Plains Raceway. I knew after Saturdays practice we had a race-winning package going into Sundays race. I’d like to thank my team, our sponsors and the entire MRA officials, especially the corner workers who endured a long weekend under mixed weather conditions.”

In addition to the first place finish in Race of the Rockies, the team also placed first in Heavy Weight Superbike, first in Open Superbike and second in Middleweight Superbike.

The Boulder Motor Sports team will be back in action on July 10th for Round 4 of the MRA’s 2011 season at Pueblo Motorsports Park in Pueblo, Colorado.

About Boulder Motor Sports:

Boulder Motor Sports is a Ducati-specific service shop specializing in high-performance upgrades along with routine service needs designed to make the Ducati motorcycle riding experience the best for their owners. For more information about Boulder Motor Sports and upcoming events please visit bouldermotorsports.com.

Boulder Motor Sports is proudly sponsored by – Snap-On Tools, Michelin Tires, Vanmar Racing, Walnut Room, Junkyard Ink, Honey Badger Racing, Imperial Sportbikes, Nemesis Traction Control Systems, Pierobon, Motul Lubricants, EBC Brakes, Metal-Tech Racing Components, Performance Technology Levers, Intermountain Race Fuels, Corsa Components, Bell Helmets, TCX Boots and Spy Optics.

Press Release from Round 2 at Pikes Peak International Speedway

Boulder, Colorado, May 23rd, 2011 - Boulder Motor Sports rider Shane “Tornado” Turpin showcased the teams Ducati 1198R in the premier “Race of the Rockies” Superbike class at Pikes Peak International Raceway during the second round of the 2011 MRA season.

The team was challenged with setup throughout the weekend with a brand new bike, but managed to qualify 5th on the grid. As the lights went out, Dalton and Colter Dimick jumped out to an early lead with Turpin close in pursuit. By lap three, Turpin managed to get a great drive off turn two on his Ducati 1198R and grab the lead away from Dalton Dimick. For the remaining 17 laps, Turpin was able to run a consistent pace to bring home the win for the Boulder Motor Sports Team.

Shane Turpin – “ I was really looking forward to riding the new bike this weekend. The entire Boulder Motor Sports team did a fantastic job this weekend with preparing and setting up the new bike. We struggled a bit early in the weekend with grip and tire selection, but with the help of Vanmar Racing and Michelin we managed to make the right call for the race. I especially want to thank my team and the engineers at Nemesis for the outstanding traction control system that enabled me to drive the Ducati off the corner, lap after lap.”

In addition to the first place finish in Race of the Rockies, the team also placed first in Heavy Weight Superbike, third in Open Superbike and third in Middleweight Superbike.

The Boulder Motor Sports team will be back in action on June 12th for Round 3 of the MRA’s 2011 season at High Plains Raceway in Byers, Colorado.

About Boulder Motor Sports:

Boulder Motor Sports is a Ducati-specific service shop specializing in high-performance upgrades along with routine service needs designed to make the Ducati motorcycle riding experience the best for their owners. For more information about Boulder Motor Sports and upcoming events please visit bouldermotorsports.com.

Boulder Motor Sports is proudly sponsored by – Snap-On Tools, Michelin Tires, Vanmar Racing, Walnut Room, Junkyard Ink, Imperial Sportbikes, Nemesis Traction Control Systems, Pierobon, Motul Lubricants, EBC Brakes, Metal-Tech Racing Components, Performance Technology Levers, Intermountain Race Fuels, Corsa Components, Bell Helmets, TCX Boots and Spy Optics.

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Nemesis - TCS

Motorcycle traction control system.
Welcome to our all-new Traction Control System, Nemesis-TCS. For several years now a professional and well-developed traction control system for motorbikes has only been available to those with larger budgets or a top-level superbike team behind them. All of this has now changed ! Using knowledge gained while working at the highest levels of bike sport we have created a programmable aftermarket 'plug n play' Traction Control System with fully developed TC maps.
All you need to do is plug it in and ride.

• Compatible with standard and aftermarket ECU systems, and every Ducati, in fact any 2-cylinder bike can use this system.
• Intelligent control with nine levels as well as TC-Off. All available from the handlebar mounted push buttons.
• Rider display showing the Traction Control level and bar graph showing real-time TC activity.
• Adjustment for wheel size and trigger tooth quantity. But we provide documentation of this for most popular wheel / rim sizes.
• Intelligent slip correction response using one or more of the following to keep your bike in line.
  • Variable ignition retard provides a soft progressive reaction to modulate power.
  • Soft cut using only 1 cylinder.
  • Soft Cut + Ignition retard
  • Pulsed irregular Cut cycle to provide a longer tyre recovery time without loss of forward momentum
• Internal sensors are able to determine if the bike is at mid corner or at any point during the acceleration out of the corner, vital for applying the correct slip control
• Unique wheelie detection strategies and 'virtual front wheel speed' makes Traction Control possible even with the front wheel in the air.
• Quick Shifter input with retard and cut strategies
• Pit lane speed limiter using soft cut technology
• Installation hardware kit as well as 'plug n play' wiring for each bike model.
• Minimal user programming required via USB interface as we provide slip maps that have all been track tested for club or professional use.
• Integrates with existing bike CAN bus systems where necessary.
• Built in diagnostics continually monitor all internal and external system functions and sensors and will notify the rider via the TC-Pod display of any problem

How does traction control work on a motorcycle?
Acceleration from mid corner fully banked over through to powering out on full throttle requires completely different tyre slip levels - Fact. The image below is a slip map for a set of 848 race tyres. As you can clearly see, at mid corner when the bike is not accelerating the slip control needs to be kept at a low level (bottom left of graph), with gradual increase in slip over a predefined slope as the bike powers out of the corner. These slip maps are different for each tyre type and profile, which is why we provide them for you based on our research.

Why do I need 9 maps?
These slip profiles change during wet conditions (although not as much as you would imagine) and also when the tyre wears. There is also the rider factor, different lean angles give a different rolling radius comparison from front to rear which again affects this slip profile. Hence we build in 9 maps.

Why does Traction Control make me faster?
Professional riders are able to exploit the optimum grip from their rear tyre using a great deal of skill and experience, they are also able to push the limit of the slip curve with the underlying confidence that if they push it too far, their abilities will help them to recover it. This can however go wrong even in the hands of professionals and the resulting ‘highsides’ are never pleasant.
A well set up motorcycle traction control system allows all levels of rider to push these limits with more confidence knowing that the electronics are there to back them up.

Just how quick can it react, and will I feel it?
Look at the slip response image-2 below and you will see an event where the wheel slips rapidly, jumping from 0.8% up to 3.5%, this resulted in a rapid response from the Nemesis-TCS as the Slip_index rapidly changes from a low level power modulation (slip index 1>4) to a soft cut at level 5 which immediately stopped the slide. All within .079 of a second and the rider hardly felt it. The other more severe responses from 6>16 were not required.
The fundamental concept of Traction Control is ‘control’ it would be very easy to cut the ignition as soon as the slip exceeds the desired ‘slip curve', but it would be horrible to ride. We begin the control using ignition retard to progressively modulate the power around a slip map, if there are any sudden slips which require a greater reaction then we have a host of other system reactions to deal with it and put the power back down without loss of forward drive.

View the images below to help you understand:

Wheelies
What is ‘Virtual front speed’ ?
Unlike cars, bikes pull wheelies and when this happens the front wheel speed can no longer be trusted for evaluating slip.
The Nemesis-TCS uses internal sensors and clever ‘real time’ mathematics to identify the start of a wheelie and then use other sensors to create a whole new ‘virtual front speed’ as a comparator of slip all the time the normal front wheel is in the air.
The end of a wheelie is also clearly identified by these sensors and the front wheel is then re-used for slip calculation once it has fully caught up with normal road speed again. View the image below to help you understand this.

Alternative Systems
Beware of cheap imitations!
Before spending any money on a traction control system you need to know that it is designed to fit your bike and that it really can offer you the level of control you are looking for. Any system that lets you down or only works under specific circumstances is of no use, and you will quickly learn not to depend on it.
Why not ask our competitors these questions:

• Does your system correct slip at differing levels for corners as well as each stage of acceleration?
• Can it retain control with a bike that is pulling a wheelie out of a corner?
• Can it cope with a ‘wind up’ slide where the engine accelerates at a normal rate but the back gradually slips out?
• Is it able to retard the ignition for progressive power modulation, or only cut?
• Can it do soft or pulsed ignition cut?
• Does it come with a wiring loom specifically designed for your bike?
• Does it come with a hardware fitting kit and robust sensors specifically designed for your bike?
• Does it have a rider display showing slip correction, map level and diagnostics?
• Can you change the maps or turn it off at the touch of a button, or do you need to turn a rotary switch that is hard to do with gloves on?
• Does it have a quick shifter input?
• Does it have a pit lane limiter?
• Can it react fast enough to retain control when the surface grip changes, such as white lines.
• Can it read the engine data over CAN from the standard ECU.
• And has the manufacturer actually worked with pro-superbike teams to understand what is necessary to make fast reliable motorcycle traction control system, or has it been adapted from a car system?

Quick shifter
Quick shift input
Quick shift technology is a fundamental part of the traction control system. Most systems on the market are able to cut the coils. But what is missing from these is the ability to re-apply the power after the shift in a progressive way. This kind of control is normally only found on professional superbike electronics but we have built this into the Nemesis-TCS system.
Primarily the user is able to choose a cut time as with any other system, but after the cut the user can choose to retard the ignition by a programmable amount and then ramp back the retard over a programmable period until full power is restored.

Why is this necessary?
Quick shifters work by reducing the engine power sufficiently so all of the backlash in the transmission is reversed, this short period when the engine is not driving the back wheels takes the pressure of the gearbox internals and permits the shift. But when the power comes back on the engine very rapidly takes up this backlash in the forward direction, the revs rise and are suddenly halted when all backlash is taken up. This abrupt shock is carried through to the back wheel via the chain and can initiate a slide. By making a power reduction using ignition retard after the shift this initial shock is reduced and power is re-applied in a more gradual and controlled way. Although the slide would be caught by the TCS anyway it makes no sense create unnecessary work or correction, when all you really want is a smooth and controlled acceleration out of the corner.

Do I have to use the ignition retard?
No, you can choose any of the following:

• Cut only
• Retard only
• Cut + retard ramp
• Retard + retard ramp

What quick shifter hardware can I use?
The system is triggered by the input signal being pulled to ground, so any switch type system is able to do this including our own products listed below. For users who wish to use alternative powered systems we have provided a 12v feed on the 3-way shifter connector.

The rider's view
No ordinary day at work…
As a fan of all electronic systems of a modern racing motorcycle I was full of anticipation when the offer came to test the Nemesis Traction Control System (TCS) on my 848 with 1098 engine. I really didn’t know what to expect since my only previous experience of Traction Control was from riding Ducati 1198S on the road and Multistrada 1200 on some gravel road. I had no experience of TCS when ridden in ‘anger’ on a racetrack.
The conditions for my first experience were perfect, dry track and we had it pretty much to ourselves. We started the day on level 9 setting with quite a lot of intervention from the TCS, this way I got the idea of how things felt once the ignition cut began. I was soon surprised how smooth everything felt. Not at all the ‘rev-limiter feel’ that I was expecting. The TCS works with both retard and cut of the ignition but the only thing that I felt was when the cutting took place.
However, the setting was on the strong side so after two laps gathering data I went back to the pits. After some adjustments I was told to use level 7 and it was time to test again.
This time the ride felt much better, less intervention but I was regularly reminded that the TCS was there to make sure things didn’t get out of hand. I was amazed how quickly my confidence was building up to start make some, in my world, aggressive throttle openings. I did some more laps to get the feel and data, and then I was back to the pits for some more adjustment.
Now things were getting really exciting and I was using level 5. Only able to feel the cut on one part of the track, this was a setting that made me feel really good and relaxed. Just laughing to myself and enjoying my ride.
For me this really adds a new dimension to my track days. I can honestly say that I feel much more secure on the bike and am able to relax more even if my lap time was over two seconds faster than my previous best.
But it’s not all about lap times. I often hear guys not wanting to take their bike to the track because they are afraid to crash. A TCS will help everyone to feel more secure. A TCS won’t stop you out brake yourself etc. But it will be hard for you to crash on your way out of a corner.

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Turpin To Race Boulder Motor Sports Pierobon F042 In MRA Championship

Boulder Motor Sports is proud to announce that Shane Turpin, multi-time MRA and USBA #1 plate holder, will be riding a Boulder Motor Sports Pierobon F042 for the 2010 MRA season. “This has been an exciting project,” said Brian Sharp of Boulder Motor Sports. “We’ve been working on the bike for a good portion of the off season and seeking a rider of the right caliber to campaign it in the local race series. Shane’s record speaks for itself, and we’re very pleased he’s joined our team.”

Shane Turpin is the current #1 plate holder in both the MRA and the USBA clubs. An off season injury made his return to either series in the early parts of 2010 questionable, but his recovery is going extremely well and he’s set to make the opening MRA round this coming weekend at High Plains Raceway. “I’m very excited and proud to be a part of the BMS team,” said Shane “They are a well-established shop that can take us once again to the #1 plate. Brian and his team are fantastic at getting the job done on and off the track. I’d also like to give special thanks to Kim Sharp for her support of my F042 effort in 2010.”

The Pierobon F042, comprised of an aluminum trellis frame with an air-cooled Ducati power plant, is unique in the world of performance motorcycles. You can learn more about it at www.F042.com.

Our Online Store has launched!

The entire staff here at Boulder Motor Sports is proud to bring you our new online store. We think you will find the store easy to navigate as you discover the many high quality Ducati parts. We continue to build strong relationships with many manufacturers that most of you may know and look forward to providing each of you with performance parts for your Ducati. Make sure to visit the website often as we are continuing to make improvements and have some exciting new products that are arriving soon.

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2009 Race Recap

We would like to express our thanks and congratulations to all of our Boulder Motor Sports supported riders. It was an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to work with all of you. The entire Boulder Motor Sports staff is excited about continuing to support the Ducati riders for the 2010 season. Please contact us if you have any questions or would simply like to talk racing. We are happy to answer all your questions and look forward to fulfilling all your Ducati racing expectations. The 2010 season is going to be a big year for Boulder Motor Sports. We look forward to facilitating your needs.