OCC and it's affect on other dealerships (publicity) and the aftermarket?

[cyrus buelton]

No wonder people don't like Ducati owners.................



again, who cares?


I didn't buy my ducati's because of the stigma around it, the publicity, OCC having a dealership, etc.

I bought my bikes because I like the way they look, feel, and ride.


If you bought it for another reason, then whatever. Be pissed.

But my bikes still ride the same and will ride the same after OCC.

[Joe]

I was down there over the weekend and spoke with one of the DNA guys for a while. I asked him their reaction when they get a call from OCC saying they want a Ducati dealership. He said they have the capital, the management, the facility, and the exposure. DNA had to take OCC seriously.

DNA did bring what they called the only "operational" streetfighter in the United States with them.
It was sent here to train mechanics in advance of the official launch.
When I asked about the black one I saw at the N.Y. show, he repeated that "This is the only OPERATIONAL Streetfighter in the U.S."

[kristan696]

Check out what they've done to this Monster:




Poor thing

Article here: http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/04/orange-county-choppers-becomes.html

Yuck.

[foggy123]

My 2 cents-

When you sell something at a premium, you expect either more performance and/or style.  OCC has a TV drama but isn't known for either performance or style in bike.  Yes it will get Ducati exposure but who wants what they sell?   The bike they built for Leno sold at auction for under 20k!!!  In the long run, I think it will cheapen/trash the brand.

On the plus side maybe ducati dealers can order OCC bikes for us.  Any takers?!?

[Kopfjäger]

Yes it will get Ducati exposure but who wants what they sell? 

Ducati's.   

[Giannis]

Woww So much drama because of a new dealership if you dont like them dont take your bike there for service. Im sure they are not going to have the same guys who service harleys to service Ducatis, Plenty of people looking for Jobs at this moment and im sure OCC pays good...

the custom monster is an ugly bike but have you seen some  of the Customized Monster 1100 entries a couple months ago? Nobody made a deal for some ugly bikes then...

Does OCC dealership  piss you more than Tom Cruise and Bratt Pit fighting who will get first a Desmosedici?   

Seriously go Ride, find a dealer you like and a enjoy your bikes Ducati or not...

[ArguZ]

Its not about them being a dealership.
Its about the fact they spoil motorbikes and make funny things out of them..
Thats OK to do with Harleys because they are pig buckets anyway.
Also the whole Dramaqueen stuff is sooo yuck...
Monster mods are delicate and precise and still keep the soul of the bike.
I doubt they have the sensibility for that .

[AfroStar]

"The drama"  I remember working with my dad when I was young, I would be so mad at times, but I was afraid to say anything. Hmmm always thought he was never wrong.  Now fast forward, and after how many years of working together as an adult.  Jr. will not hold it in much, and will speak is mind.  I'm surprise they worked together this long.  I'm sure that once the camera is off, Jr. will say "good show dad"

Give them a chance. 
got publicity already: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/24/paul-teutul-sr-from-orange-county-choppers-launches-ducati-deal/
read the comments from the car folks, and Harley dudes, hilarious..
peace!

[weemonster]

its not like its OCC Ducati.

Its gonna be a ducati dealer like any other but with some higher profile owners.

[DucLeone]

if they have all the machine skillz they claim, we might be able to convince them to build some parts,like affordable rearsets for s2r

[Statler]

Why do people get upset when someone does something to a Duc they don't personally like?

It's not like they are going to modify your bike by force.

It's not defiling an irreplaceable work of art...it's modifying a production motorcycle.   I'm pretty sure Ducati will make more if you want one stock.

[numbskull]

I just followed that link.

Yes.. the bike is a "SPAWN" bike.  Stupid.  Are they going to make an Incredible Hulk version in green and purple next?

Or maybe a Captain America Streetfighter to usher in a new era of Easy Riders. That would be great! 

[DCXCV]

Ducati comes off as a cheap whore straight out of girls gone wild video

...you say that like it's a bad thing...

[onederer]

I just followed that link.

Yes.. the bike is a "SPAWN" bike.  Stupid.  Are they going to make an Incredible Hulk version in green and purple next?

I dropped my comic book nerdom quite a few years ago.
BUT...it's not Spawn. That is CLEARLY the symbiote or "Black spiderman costume" or "Venom"
/RobotChickenderivednerdvoice

[MsTek]

I dropped my comic book nerdom quite a few years ago.
BUT...it's not Spawn. That is CLEARLY the symbiote or "Black spiderman costume" or "Venom"
/RobotChickenderivednerdvoice

I meant Venom but isn't Venom made from Spawn?

I never was into Superhero comics... I always had to have the Vertigo and angsty teenager stuff.

Wait.. I still read that stuff...