Is is because of the Robb Report that people think the word "Ducati" means "unobtainably expensive"? I'm constantly being asked how much I paid for my bike. It's only a Monster, people!
I usually say, swelling with pride at my great purchase choice, "Less than almost any swine, I mean hog, you see on the street.", inwardly gloating that it's twice the bike and sounds thrice as good.
I live on the Big Island so I get asked almost every time I ride. Then they usually say they wish they could afford one. Whenever I go to the local Honda shop all the shop guys come out and look and act like it's a ferrari or something. They're pretty cool. [thumbsup]
I get asked too often... and everytime I do, I just turn my head away in disgust.
First for my safety I don't want to tell someone because they might think they shoudl steal it and 2 it is just so rude to ask people that (in that context)
often. very often.
Quote from: Spidey on November 04, 2008, 01:42:22 PM
often. very often.
+ 1, IMHO the people that ask need to go to finishing school.
That's the second most popular question, right behind "What year is that?"
I demurely say "Probably a lot less than you think, and lets just leave it at that."
I usually say enough and let people think what they want. I myself was surprised when I saw what Monsters go for. If people want to think I paid more for it than I did I won't change their mind.
Now if it is someone who seems genuinely interested in the bike or owning one I'll come out and let them know that they are more affordable than public perception.
all. the. time.
I just laugh and say "enough"
A guy in an escalade pulled up to me and i looked over and saw him staring at the bike, could barely here him over my bike but vaguely heard him say "nice bike wish I could afford one".. I was like, uh your driving an escalade?? [roll]
Quote from: labbedds on November 04, 2008, 02:12:52 PM
A guy in an escalade pulled up to me and i looked over and saw him staring at the bike, could barely here him over my bike but vaguely heard him say "nice bike wish I could afford one".. I was like, uh your driving an escalade?? [roll]
Should have told him, "less than your rims and tires".
I love that monsters look like a $20k bike. Or course, I'm in a low theft area.
There are people who are impressed because they think you own an expensive Italian motorcycle.
Then there are people who are impressed that you've kept your Italian motorcycle running. [laugh]
I have had people look at my M620 and lament that they "couldn't afford nothing like that" and drive off in a car sporting 20" rims that must have run $1K a piece. I think it's funny.
When people say stuff like "wish I could affort that", I usually reply me 2
.... or maybe tell them that I stole it and give them a couple of seconds to think about [coffee]
Never been asked
Quote from: supakpow2 on November 04, 2008, 01:07:28 PM
I live on the Big Island so I get asked almost every time I ride. Then they usually say they wish they could afford one. Whenever I go to the local Honda shop all the shop guys come out and look and act like it's a ferrari or something. They're pretty cool. [thumbsup]
Is that Kiser? I bought a Vino from them. Not much excitement in that part of town except for cheesecake :)
Quote from: Ducatiloo on November 04, 2008, 01:44:07 PM
+ 1, IMHO the people that ask need to go to finishing school.
[laugh]
Quote from: Lukey on November 04, 2008, 04:50:28 PM
Is that Kiser? I bought a Vino from them. Not much excitement in that part of town except for cheesecake :)
Yep, Kiser.
The only exciting thing around here right now is that they are almost done widening and repaving Saddle Road. [evil]
That and the new petco. ;D
Quote from: superjohn on November 04, 2008, 02:31:34 PM
I have had people look at my M620 and lament that they "couldn't afford nothing like that" and drive off in a car sporting 20" rims that must have run $1K a piece. I think it's funny.
You should just say "that's why you can't afford one" as you point at their rims and then yell "COMINAYEAHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA" like jack black in SS as you burn out. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
I get asked all the time, but I also get the same question about my Vespa GTS. I think it's an Italian image thingy. No one ever asked about my Honda or Nissan cages.
I've never had anyone ask.
Almost every time I ride. I usually don't answer.
I've never been asked. I do ask people I know how much they paid when they buy one used just because I'm curious about the deal they got. Plus, I've always got one eye open looking for another. ;)
I have never been asked that question. Dolph
I've never been asked. Nor has anyone ever asked how much my Z4 cost. The only vehicles I can recall being asked the price of were my Vespa and the tractor.
I usually say "got it for under 30K" I just don't say how much under [evil] just keeping the fantasy alive [laugh]
Quote from: Duc Fever on November 04, 2008, 09:52:13 PM
I usually say "got it for under 30K" I just don't say how much under [evil] just keeping the fantasy alive [laugh]
[beer]
i also claim that i stole it.
Quote from: Obsessed? on November 04, 2008, 01:45:13 PM
...I demurely say "Probably a lot less than you think, and lets just leave it at that."
To me my Monster is a work of art, the Ferrari of motorcycles. Sure it may not have cost as much as a Desmosedici, but that value is what I find in it. Almost everytime that my fiance and I take out our bikes we get comments, head nodds, thumbs up, but every time that we take out one of our Monster's and our Triumph 675, the Monster always wins the public attention.
They are great bikes, beautifully crafted and designed.
So when someone asks how much it cost me, I just proudly say "It's a Ducati" and non-chalantly nodd my head and shrug my shoulders as if they're guess is right on the money.
;D
Quote from: Obsessed? on November 04, 2008, 01:45:13 PM
That's the second most popular question, right behind "What year is that?"
I think I get asked more often than not, how fast have I gone on my Monster.
I always say "I've never gone over 160mph"
...well....it is a true statement.... [cheeky]
Hmm, I get this question all the time for my bicycles, but not usually for the Duc.
Usually it's "What size engine?" and "How fast do you go?" and "Do you ride between the lanes?" and "How long have you been riding?"
I've only ridden the Monster a few times, so no questions yet, but I have been asked (How much horsepower does this thing have?) many times over the years.
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Quote from: Monster Dave on November 05, 2008, 03:06:57 PM
I think I get asked more often than not, how fast have I gone on my Monster.
I always say "I've never gone over 160mph"
...well....it is a true statement.... [cheeky]
You ride a Monster. I ride a Sport 1000. Questions, in order of popularity:
1) What year is that?
2) How much did it cost?
3) How fast does it go?
The Monster is a timeless design. To the casual onlooker, a 1994 looks much like a 2004. A Sport 1000 looks like it fell out of the 70's, as it was designed to.
If I give them a chance, they'll usually get around to asking me how fast it goes. I usually say "Owners manual says not to exceed 145 mph."
Like you, I leave them to fill in the blanks. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Obsessed? on November 05, 2008, 07:43:22 PM
Like you, I leave them to fill in the blanks. [thumbsup]
That's half of the fun!!
I get asked that question by inline 4 sportbike riders. When I tell them their suprised. I'm proud of the fact that my s4 is a quality moto and is also affordable. (and that it is really fast!!)
i must be hanging out with the crowd that did go to finishing school [laugh]
i've never been asked that question...
the #1 question i get is if the bike is mine,
followed by how long have you been riding,
and where did i get my helmet...
I have to modify my answer that I've never been asked.....I have been asked how much my weels cost quite a few times. That's not Ducati related though so doesn't count in the context of te thread.
I got asked yesterday.
never had anybody that I don't know ask me specifically how much it cost, but rather make a comment like "this must be an expensive bike"..to which I reply.. If he is a snob "Yes, it is" otherwise, "not really ...I bought it used and for half the price" :)
Quote from: Autostrada Pilot on November 06, 2008, 01:03:26 PM
...and how did you respond?
It was an old friend/colleague. I said "9". He said "$900?". I said "I wish! More like $9K". Him not knowing anything about bikes just replied "ooooooo".
I get asked at least once a week. Not to many people around here have been to finishing school, but they're nice about it [laugh]
Around here, people brag about how old their truck is or how little they paid for their car. If someone asks how much I paid for something, it means they think I was an idiot and spent frivolously.
I was asked this twice and both times I replied with "before or after the Mods?" [wine]
The main questions I do get are:
"What model is this?"
"Did you add that, how about that, or that, is that stock?" [coffee]
My personal favorite is "Can I rev her?" Like Al Bundy, my reply is "Let's rock." [moto]
What'd it cost ya?
"2 days silent treatment.....Stopped by the dealership. She thought she was just offering her opinion on colors, not picking out the bike. Last thing she said was -"I like the black one better too."