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Originally Posted by Mad Otter
I'm not generalizing...cause I know lots of duc riders that rip, but...there are tons of ducs up here in the bay area that aren't being ridden to 25% of their potential. So to Shreddr's comment about "posing"...hmmm, proof is in the parking lot at Alice's.
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I agree, plenty of Ducati riders fall into the category of wankers more interested in style and appearances then riding, the same could be said of many Harley riders (no offence intended). Judging by the used bikes covered in expensive farkle with almost no miles on the clock and never ridden in the rain, it would appear that Ducatis are considered trophy bikes by well off city dwellers. They are something to be seen with rather then ridden in anger. Hell I saw one example that had been ridden like a cruiser, the greatest lean angle that bike had ever seen was when it was on the side stand. Apparently the guy sold it and bought a Harley.
I don’t fit that mold, I don’t ware expensive designer leathers or hang out at coffee shops and pubs showing of my bike. I prefer to ride alone, away from the city during week days so there is minimal traffic. I ride as quick as is prudent for the road conditions but unfortunately that’s often fast enough to get me locked up if I get caught.