The Official "Say Anything" Thread

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ducpainter

Quote from: Monsterlover on August 14, 2011, 03:34:00 PM
Why?

Er...nevermind
When I was younger and able...

I'd push a Ford before I drove a Chevy.  ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."



DarkMonster620

Hi all,

finished reinstalling Gina's wheels and went for a very very short ride, skies were colored deep purple and that here means lotsa rain coming down ... and it did ...

Must say, thank you to dp for recommending the Michelin Power Pilot ... even new I felt the grip they have and now, I have a faster turn in ... uhm!!!

Now, must go wash car, this week I have visit from HQ and must drive them around ...

Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

ducpainter

"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."



Monsterlover

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

DarkMonster620

Now, to find a suitable set of wheels, lighter than OEM but not bank breaking ... any sugestions?
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

ducpainter

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 14, 2011, 04:06:50 PM
Now, to find a suitable set of wheels, lighter than OEM but not bank breaking ... any sugestions?
Too bad you missed the recent Carrozzeria sale.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."



DarkMonster620

Quote from: ducpainter on August 14, 2011, 04:25:34 PM
Too bad you missed the recent Carrozzeria sale.

You mean for less than $1800.00? if so  doodoo [bang]
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

Got Duc

Why do roaches always die on their back?

That because the survivors flip them over to steal their sneakers and wallets.

ducpainter

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 14, 2011, 04:27:04 PM
You mean for less than $1800.00? if so  doodoo [bang]
I seem to remember they were less...but not sure if they had them for your model.

I know they had them for 748/916/996
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."



The Architect

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 14, 2011, 04:27:04 PM
You mean for less than $1800.00? if so  doodoo [bang]

Less than $1,000:
Quote from: ducpainter on August 14, 2011, 03:47:15 PM
When I was younger and able...

I'd push a Ford before I drove a Chevy.  ;D

My father used to say the same thing.  Now he drives a Nissan pickup.

Ddan

2000 Monster 900Sie, a few changes
1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

Ducati Monster Forum at
www.ducatimonsterforum.org

ducpainter

Quote from: The Architect on August 14, 2011, 05:22:14 PM

My father used to say the same thing.  Now he drives a Nissan pickup.
The Nissan is lighter...

and he's old. ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."



Ddan

Quote from: ducpainter on August 14, 2011, 05:20:14 PM
I seem to remember they were less...but not sure if they had them for your model.

I know they had them for 748/916/996
That's the per wheel price, right?
2000 Monster 900Sie, a few changes
1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

Ducati Monster Forum at
www.ducatimonsterforum.org

Ddan

Quote from: ducpainter on August 14, 2011, 05:30:31 PM
The Nissan is lighter...

and he's old. ;D

I don't know if I'd bet the tractor on that
2000 Monster 900Sie, a few changes
1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

Ducati Monster Forum at
www.ducatimonsterforum.org

ducpainter

"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."