AMSD BBQ/demo day tomorrow, saturday 3/13 (1198S, 848D, HM796, Evo1100)

[fastwin]

An LE numbered plate on the triple clamp probably costs a buck. I do like paint scheme and alloy tank. Nice look.

[junior varsity]

But the sentimentality is worth a fortune (to some).

To me, its a better looking special edition than the Hayden LE, and is an upgrade over the regular model, so its more relate-able to a Bayliss LE 1098 R.

[muskrat]

number plate?  I could care less for those unless I'm buying a Tamburini F4 or a Cedici.  My opinion is Ducati is missing a point here.  If they want to make more than the "reported" 30,000 bikes a year then they better become more economical.  Don't get me wrong, I love Ducs and always will but there's a point where I pull the plug personally.  That said I know these bikes are a rarity for most and a dream for many, and I like being part of that dream, but the market wont be there forever especially during the credit crunch years to come.  If boutique is their future then I'm all for it, really I am but I'll ride mine until the wheels rust off if that's the case.

[webspoke]

It takes both kinds of machines to keep the boutique dream alive, the monsters and 848's  and Hypers etc. that are attainable, and then the halo machines that we can hope to work up to,or at least share showroom space.  As long as they keep the mix broad, and the keep some soul in all the bikes, I'll keep coming back 

[TresGatos]

Oh, and I asked about the 1198 R Corse - they didn't have one today, but they are getting one. And I mean one.

Two were there yesterday. Nice!

[♣ McKraut ♣]

you should ride that beautiful thing until the wheels rust off, regardless!   

we're having some coffee now... should be heading over there a little on the early side; probably 1030/1100.  i'll be on the monster, in all of it's dirty glory, though bryna may be caging it as i don't feel like putting passenger pegs on.   [moto]

[muskrat]

we should be arriving about the same time.  See you guys then.  And no worries, I will ride her until there's nothing left of her.  [moto]

[junior varsity]

I'll be the guy inhaling the intoxicating cookin' meat fumes comin' off the grill

[fastwin]

number plate?  I could care less for those unless I'm buying a Tamburini F4 or a Cedici.  My opinion is Ducati is missing a point here.  If they want to make more than the "reported" 30,000 bikes a year then they better become more economical.  Don't get me wrong, I love Ducs and always will but there's a point where I pull the plug personally.  That said I know these bikes are a rarity for most and a dream for many, and I like being part of that dream, but the market wont be there forever especially during the credit crunch years to come.  If boutique is their future then I'm all for it, really I am but I'll ride mine until the wheels rust off if that's the case.

I wish them luck, I seriously do. I'd love to see a couple of the new Corse bikes at every stop light. I know they are awesome bikes for sure but I don't care. I hit my rev limiter a while back with the bikes I already have... especially in this economy. IF I wanted one of the new alloy tank wonders I would have to sell the very soul of my bike collection. The carbon and steel beauties, the 916SPS and 996S, the Back in Black S1000, the 999 and probably the Sato/Ohlins'd RC51 Hayden Replica. For one bike? Hmmm... let me think for a minute. NO. I love the scooters I own, I don't need anything else. How much better looking can a bike be than a Duc Tamburini? Maybe a couple in my opinion. The only tracion control I need is a speed limit sign and a cop with a radar gun.

Again, I wish Ducati and all Ducati dealers a great future but I'll watch from the side lines and admire the rolling stock go by.

[fastwin]

we should be arriving about the same time.  See you guys then.  And no worries, I will ride her until there's nothing left of her.  [moto]

... OK, you guys are talking about motorcycles, right?

[TresGatos]

I rode three and the Streetfighter is great!
[moto]

[RED]

At The Idle Rich. Come for a brew.

[♣ McKraut ♣]

Thanks for delicious weiners, josh! 

[muskrat]

bikes or _______.  take your pick Fastwin.  And back in black will be mine so sell her to me now. 

Rich, thanks for the weiners?   

[muskrat]

everybody pile on Frisco and make him buy a Tard.  he loved it and now he's backing down.  biggest tire kicker other than Josh that I know.