Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Ducati Hatred

[Athelstan]

Biking in 2000 is not a "cheap" pastime full stop, regardless of what two wheeled machine is your passion. Back in the late 60's when I got my first (4th or 5th "hand" Bantam) folks used to comment that motorcycling was a great and cheap way to get about. The great is still there, but cheap - that's long gone whatever you ride.

Cars are cheaper - 3yrs guarantee and servicing thrown in etc etc etc and better residuals generally.

The best we get is 2yrs guarantee but you still pay for servicing - some poor folks only get 1yr guarantee with their favourite brand of motorcycle.

So when you take "custody" of your Ducati just be sensible and realise that just like a mistres, the object of your desire is going to cost you - but - the emotional kickback will be worth it :-))))))

[Ozz]

Having come back to biking after about 12 years out I have noticed that whatever bike you ride there is a lot less acknowledgement by other bikers than there used to be.

I remember that probably 90% of bikes you saw nodded or waved but now I reckon its around 33%. Do not know why.

Don't think Ducati owners are particularly snobby compared to others. The Jap owners probably are a bit jealous even if they do not say so.

I still run a Fazer at the moment with 748 hopefully next on the agenda and everyone I have met on here has been fine about that when they found out except a couple I met on a recent trip who for some reason ignore me now...... Perhaps I smell?

[Henners]

except a couple I met on a recent trip who for some reason ignore me now...... Perhaps I smell?

Nah Ozz - it's 'cos you're an accountant mate, pure and simple

[Ozz]

Damn I was worried it might be...