What is this doodad on the ducati?

Question

Hello,

I posted this picture:

http://www.crash.net/picture.asp?tid=&id=158512&pid=12

in Barry's question to illustrate what a dumb question/statement was, but then, what an embarassment! I erm, we-eell, I don't actually know what it is. Do you?

I guessed radio thingy, something to do with ECU, or speed trap detector - but I'm clueless really.

Cheers

Answer 1

i think it makes it go faster........LOL

it looks like a transponder for lap times and positioning while on the track.......

Answer 2

It could be a transponder used to monitor and track lap times throughout the race or practice session.  These are common and necessary during motorcycle racing but this one looks like a much more expensive version than the ones we use.

Answer 3

I have absolutely no idea... But it does look good, now doesn't it? :)

Answer 4

It is a windup s***w. Non Harly Davidson's use this to power their bikes. Especially that j*p junk.

Answer 5

Hi Dingo.It looks like the antenae for the transponder,which is behind the nose.It looks rather obtrusive though.So my guess is as good as anyones.

Answer 6

You were right the first time babe, it's a roll of gaffa tape !!!

Not 100 % sure, so ill hold my judgement for the time been.

I never thought, I would see a 250 + BHP MotoGP weapon with studded Ice tyres ! http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/arc...

Answer 7

Hi Dingo I'm going with Barry M on this one I think Its a real time transponder. bigger than the Required one for lap times. It is probably sending a heap load of data back to the boys in the pits. Didn't they put like radios in the back protectors once over. I think its the next step. I doubt it will be on the bike come racing. It would be a contravention of the tail dimensions.

Bloody h**l that sounded like I knew.   but I'm only guessing.

Answer 8

Yes. I do know. The Ducati emblem is called the Golden Eagle.

Answer 9

i dont know i didnt understand your question

Answer 10

Hmmm, Trying to solve the mystery of the "Black Box" on the back of the Ducati(did i spell it right).

Maybe it's a Cellular antenna for real time computer monitoring and diagnostics and communications and video relay(all in one smash proof box).... That's my best guess.