Why your bike?

Archren · 03-30-2009, 12:02 PM

I have had a love affair for Ducatis since I started riding. It's in my blood. My grandfather owned a Ducati in the 60's (one of the last ones to be imported into Brazil before the government shut down imports). My older brother has had a '95 900 SuperSport for years (that he's decided to sell

Noooo!!). And heavenly guidance to an extent kept me from jumping on something until the 1098 came out.. and I'm glad I waited, because the 1098 is THE bike I wanted, the one I have always lusted for, and just didn't realize it. Now that I have it, sure a tiny part of me wants something else for touring, but I don't get that intense feeling of "god I want a better bike"..

Yes, I know it's a LOT of bike. I know I will never use it to it's full potential (hell, who can, short of someone with the skill of Valentino Rossi?).. but it's the one that makes ME happy.

Tracy doesn't complain too much either.. since he gets to ride it on occasion.

G-Rex · 03-30-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Archren

Tracy doesn't complain too much either.. since he gets to ride it on occasion.

Hell no I'm not complaining!

As for my stable, let's see..

I got the TLR because I wanted a v-twin. I never had the desire, but my best friend had a TLS, and after I rode it, I wanted one, but I wanted the full bodywork, so TLR it was. There's just nothing else quite like a v-twin motorcycle, especially one that makes Harley guys look over at you with this *wtf is that* look when they hear it.

I got the Busa because I wanted something I could do some touring on and load down with luggage, and well, I'm a Suzuki guy, so the Busa it was. Besides, it's hard to argue with 1300cc's of plant your eyeball in the back of your head acceleration. I also don't have to worry 'bout those pesky 600s thinking they can outrun me either. j/k

Fleck750 · 03-30-2009, 12:34 PM

Came down to money. Had the 600 Shadow stolen, was left with $700 after insurance paid it off. Asked on the local forum if anyone had a cheap bike for sale. Little did I know after 2 years of owning it that I would spend 2 grand on upgrades and a bigger motor!

So I now own a 1980 KZ750.

03-30-2009, 12:02 PM	#1
Archren Sham WOW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATX Moto: 2007 Ducati 1098 Posts: 2,741	I have had a love affair for Ducatis since I started riding. It's in my blood. My grandfather owned a Ducati in the 60's (one of the last ones to be imported into Brazil before the government shut down imports). My older brother has had a '95 900 SuperSport for years (that he's decided to sell Noooo!!). And heavenly guidance to an extent kept me from jumping on something until the 1098 came out.. and I'm glad I waited, because the 1098 is THE bike I wanted, the one I have always lusted for, and just didn't realize it. Now that I have it, sure a tiny part of me wants something else for touring, but I don't get that intense feeling of "god I want a better bike".. Yes, I know it's a LOT of bike. I know I will never use it to it's full potential (hell, who can, short of someone with the skill of Valentino Rossi?).. but it's the one that makes ME happy. Tracy doesn't complain too much either.. since he gets to ride it on occasion. __________________ Photography "The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time. It was impossible." - Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

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03-30-2009, 12:34 PM	#3
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	Came down to money. Had the 600 Shadow stolen, was left with $700 after insurance paid it off. Asked on the local forum if anyone had a cheap bike for sale. Little did I know after 2 years of owning it that I would spend 2 grand on upgrades and a bigger motor! So I now own a 1980 KZ750.