One latte short

[Betty]

OK so most of you know I am a bit of a non-conformist/anarchist/weirdo/eccentric ... whatever you want to call me (they are some of the more complimentary ones).

Although Ozmo-land is not quite this way it has always intrigued me that many Ducatisti consider it essential that the only viable option for exhaust and suspension upgrades are Termis and Ohlins. With my Monster I have almost deliberately gone anti-establishment ... well not really but: no red, wet clutch (not intentional), penske & matris suspension, foran exhaust ... oh and now the virgins. Shit I still have mirrors that aren't attached to the end of the bars, an unmolested frame and baffles (tweety birds) in my exhaust - different? Yep that's me but I think still subtle and unassuming.

So what has gone wrong? Well I think I am becoming a conformist ... in fact I felt slightly compelled to tick off as many Ducati cliches as possible, so what do we have:

. far more machine than my ability could hope for
. poor technique, riding like a granny (no offence grannies)
. absolutely no mechanical knowledge
. red
. aesthetics over comfort and practicality
. dry clutch
. ridiculously low kilometreage coupled with extraordinarily high service and insurance costs
. termis
. the clown suit (whereby I pay for their advertisement)
. ohlins

So like I said ... 'one latte short' of the perfect cliche. Feel free to let me know if I have left anything out.

[FIFO]

conformist/anarchist/weirdo/eccentric
You Wish
When you sober up can you re write that in plain Australian.
And ad some photos.

[Betty]

When you sober up can you re write that in plain Australian.

No coffee, no beer ... is that all I missed?

And ad some photos.

Demanding lot aren't you:

[ecster]

So looks like you'll be in the red group at EC on the 14 Aug 

[techno]

So you own a Ducati superbike and are worried about becoming conformist? Pffft. Fat chance. 

[Dannog]

Goodonya Betty, might have to come up with a new username

[mattyvas]

Hmmmmm interesting.
Is that why you got yourself a fabulous new suit recently.
So I'm guessing we're looking at a 749s/999s
4V
Greater service costs
Usually Termi systems
Dry clutch
Aesthetics over comfort and practicality compared to Monster.

Nice pick up, can't wait to see it. 

[Betty]

Goodonya Betty, might have to come up with a new username

No need for that Betty is here to stay.

[Betty]

Is that why you got yourself a fabulous new suit recently.

No, nah, no, no, no. That was an impulse buy ... went there to buy gloves, came back with a suit. I didn't even consider what it looked like.

[suzyj]

It's alright Betty, we'll still love ya.  As long as we can still pay out on ya.

[Betty]

It's alright Betty, we'll still love ya.  As long as we can still pay out on ya.

Geez some of you guys make it sound like I've given up on the Monster and bought a BMW.

I must be having a mid-life crisis ... I am just 'getting a little bit on the side'. An affair actively encouraged by the Boss I might add

[dragonworld.]

An of course us blokes know we had better listen to THE boss!! 

If we know whats good for us!? Hey!     

[Betty]

That's it. I'm just doing as I'm told.

Since soon after my indoctrination began I have felt I should have one of these:



Shallow, aren't I?

[dragonworld.]

Yep, we are shallow and transparent!? 





(At least thats what we LET the womenfolk think! Heh, heh, heh!  )

[Mr.S2R]

dont forget the bike needs to sit out the front of a prominent cafe during a sunny Sunday afternoon too!   then when you leave said cafe after said latte take off with all noise in first gear so everyone KNOWS you are leaving!