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I know all to we'll how spensive it can get. I used to race 125's & 250's, raced both classes. It was 1 new bike a year plus all the go fast parts, fuel, tires, spares, etc.. for 2 bikes. Then everything else you need. Money pit....
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Honestly, who would buy a Ducati?
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I know all to we'll how spensive it can get. I used to race 125's & 250's, raced both classes. It was 1 new bike a year plus all the go fast parts, fuel, tires, spares, etc.. for 2 bikes. Then everything else you need. Money pit....
Hey Ken, this hideous thing might be up your alley. LOL.
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But at what point do we say enough. Way more people get hurt or killed driving to work everyday.It doesn't matter how good of a driver you are, people in cars driving are idiots. A buddy of mine in high school took a turn out of a neighborhood. When he took the turn, he didn't see anything around the bend. As soon as he turned out, a man and woman on a motorcycle laid their bike down, slid into his truck and died. I also had a co-worker whose husband was killed by someone who ran a red light on the way to work. He never got to meet his unborn child. My point is they're dangerous as hell despite your best efforts. I would feel completely irresponsible for putting myself at that risk. If you have kids and can accept the risk, more power to you. I agree withKen Ford that you can't remove all risk from life, but if you talk to most motorcycle riders they have been in an accident at some point while riding.
It doesn't matter how good of a driver you are, people in cars driving are idiots. A buddy of mine in high school took a turn out of a neighborhood. When he took the turn, he didn't see anything around the bend. As soon as he turned out, a man and woman on a motorcycle laid their bike down, slid into his truck and died. I also had a co-worker whose husband was killed by someone who ran a red light on the way to work. He never got to meet his unborn child. My point is they're dangerous as hell despite your best efforts. I would feel completely irresponsible for putting myself at that risk. If you have kids and can accept the risk, more power to you. I agree with
There's old motorcycle riders, and there's bold motorcycle riders.
There are no old, bold, motorcycle riders.
It's dangerous... so is masturbating outdoors. If ya don't want to, don't. Been doing it for 50 years (65yo now)... motorcycle riding, that is.
ASSHOLE#104 Len
Pay Attention.. it's that easy... yes, people pull out in front of you ALL the time... if you know that, you're ahead of the game.
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Why would anybody buy a ducati? I have an 1198 and a multistrada.
To me, my bikes are more about the sum of their parts. Ducatis fit my riding style more than any bike I have been on. I've had about 50 bikes over my 45 years on earth, since the early 80s. I've done track daysin 4 different states on gixxers, Hondas, kawis and ducatis. There is something intangible about the ducs that speak to me. But also the visceral feeling you get from the sound of the bike, the character, the look.
Are there bikes that are just as fast? yes, but 95% of the riders can't get the full potential out of their bikes anyway. Buying a bike is not a cerebral decision for all of us. People buy Harleys because of how they look, sound and feel not because of their performance. Much of the same applies to ducatis, except you get the performance too.
I also like riding something different. I get sick of seeing kids on i4s everywhere and like being a tad more original. Ive had a ton of i4s and love them too. In fact I wish I could have one of everything but the feel I get from twisting the throttle on my ducs is more of a right brain sensation than left. I enjoy the dealers as well. I've gone in an MV agusta/ducati shop and paid for the full price of the bike with a personal check. I have gone in, picked a helmet off the rack and rode a 1098 down the road with no escort. try that at a Honda or Suzuki dealer.
To me, my bikes are more about the sum of their parts. Ducatis fit my riding style more than any bike I have been on. I've had about 50 bikes over my 45 years on earth, since the early 80s. I've done track daysin 4 different states on gixxers, Hondas, kawis and ducatis. There is something intangible about the ducs that speak to me. But also the visceral feeling you get from the sound of the bike, the character, the look.
Are there bikes that are just as fast? yes, but 95% of the riders can't get the full potential out of their bikes anyway. Buying a bike is not a cerebral decision for all of us. People buy Harleys because of how they look, sound and feel not because of their performance. Much of the same applies to ducatis, except you get the performance too.
I also like riding something different. I get sick of seeing kids on i4s everywhere and like being a tad more original. Ive had a ton of i4s and love them too. In fact I wish I could have one of everything but the feel I get from twisting the throttle on my ducs is more of a right brain sensation than left. I enjoy the dealers as well. I've gone in an MV agusta/ducati shop and paid for the full price of the bike with a personal check. I have gone in, picked a helmet off the rack and rode a 1098 down the road with no escort. try that at a Honda or Suzuki dealer.
Yeah but you have to go to work. Getting killed in the name of adrenaline is just irresponsible for me with children. That's just my take. If I was 21 again with no kids and no responsibilities sure. Again, this is a personal decision.
How bout just don't ride crazy?
You could Drive the minivan crazy and be just as likely to be killed.
But I do respect your decision I'm just giving the other side.
