Why not a Ducati?

[KTMCHEESE]

Have you ridden with the Portland Ducati owners from this board? Krolik? SaltLick? Mother? Neikos? Any of them? I don't remember seeing you at any of their events or even posting up in that section.

No I haven't. None of my comments have ever been directed to any of them.

[jdubbs32584]

No I haven't. None of my comments have ever been directed to any of them.

[KTMCHEESE]

You're right, how could my opinion have any thread of truth since I don't know four local Ducati dudes...

[jdubbs32584]

You're right, how could my opinion have any thread of truth since I don't know four local Ducati dudes...

And once again: 

Its closer to 15. You should have given us a try. Oh well.

BTW, my comment about knowing the Portland riders doesn't having anything to do with whether your opinion is true. An opinion is an opinion. Its not true or not true.

I still can't figure out where you get your opinions or "facts from". But whatever. Think what you will. Make huge generalizations. Your mind will never be changed.

[KTMCHEESE]

Apparently you've been offended by some of my comments. I never meant to personally insult you, but I'm assuming from your feedback I may have struck a chord with you.

[jdubbs32584]

Apparently you've been offended by some of my comments. I never meant to personally insult you, but I'm assuming from your feedback I may have struck a chord with you.

Offended? I don't give a crap what your opinion is about me or my ride. Your comments just don't have any basis in my opinion.

But they're your opinions and opinions are like assholes.

[KTMCHEESE]

If that was the case you wouldn't have responded...

[jdubbs32584]

If that was the case you wouldn't have responded...

Bullshit.

You made a comment that I think has no basis. So I responded.

Keep trying. Better yet, move on.

[KTMCHEESE]

Its closer to 15. You should have given us a try. Oh well.

Are you saying that I couldn't now, because I don't have a Monster..? Just trying to clarify?

[Statler]

we're now at an entire page of you two snipping at each other for language choices rather than topic matter.


In terms of steering back on track......  it is interesting that some people see more of an attitude towards Duc riders than others do.   I can certainly see how it would be frustrating dealing with it often, and mystifying to hear about if you haven't seen it at all.

I think there is a bit of a disconnect in Ducati's advertising between Europe and US cultures.   The types of riding typical, the dress, the attitude...lend themselves to the critiques of Rotten Randy.

He and I have debated this here and on the old forum too.   I don't care if someone buys a Duc to put in their living room...it's theirs and it makes them happy...fine.   I wouldn't do it, but whatever.

Any stereotyping is just that...if someone holds a certain opinion of me because of what I ride, whether a good opinion or bad opinion, then it's not someone I'd like to ride or drink with anyway.   Maybe that's why I don't see it.

Why do people get so upset (me included sometimes) when someone has an opinion about what riding is.  Remember when Nate said going to the store wasn't riding?  People threw a fit.

so...can we chalk this one up to one possible negative of Ducs is that some people see a real negative attitude and preconception about their riders?  Balanced with some riders finding real camaraderie and skilled riders?

[KTMCHEESE]

we're now at an entire page of you two snipping at each other for language choices rather than topic matter.


In terms of steering back on track......  it is interesting that some people see more of an attitude towards Duc riders than others do.   I can certainly see how it would be frustrating dealing with it often, and mystifying to hear about if you haven't seen it at all.

I think there is a bit of a disconnect in Ducati's advertising between Europe and US cultures.   The types of riding typical, the dress, the attitude...lend themselves to the critiques of Rotten Randy.

He and I have debated this here and on the old forum too.   I don't care if someone buys a Duc to put in their living room...it's theirs and it makes them happy...fine.   I wouldn't do it, but whatever.

Any stereotyping is just that...if someone holds a certain opinion of me because of what I ride, whether a good opinion or bad opinion, then it's not someone I'd like to ride or drink with anyway.   Maybe that's why I don't see it.

Why do people get so upset (me included sometimes) when someone has an opinion about what riding is.  Remember when Nate said going to the store wasn't riding?  People threw a fit.

so...can we chalk this one up to one possible negative of Ducs is that some people see a real negative attitude and preconception about their riders?  Balanced with some riders finding real camaraderie and skilled riders?

Far more diplomatic than I've been and I agree with you. Although I do feel that there is an image that some buy into in regard to Ducati I always give someone a fair shake when meeting and talking to them. Even though imo it's incredibly lame when someone buys a 1098R for their first bike and clad themselves in fresh Dainese I personally would never alienate them. You gotta start somewhere I suppose, but some try to graduate without doing the homework so to speak. And I've always liked your froofy white bike Statler...

[Statler]

  And I've always liked your froofy white bike Statler...

My dream is to catch Rotten Randy in front of a Starbucks on his new Duke and get pictures.   

preferrably wearing matching orange and black leathers.   

ride hard   

[KTMCHEESE]

Perfect....!!! I wish the pucks were orange though, and slighty worn when you got the suit. I wonder if it'll make my butt look big...

[Speeddog]

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And I've always liked your froofy white bike Statler...

That's good, 'cause I'm sure Statler won't laugh at you for buying a bike that looks like halloween origami.

[KTMCHEESE]

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