Plannin' my Friday

Started by Ideapimp, May 21, 2008, 11:32:10 AM

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Ideapimp

I'll look around at all the local places, but I think i might have my heart set on a really cool Ducati branded helmet I saw at AMS. It actually matches a sweet old school looking jacket that they don't make anymore. All black with the ducati wing on the front and cream colored sleeves. Sooooo freakin' cool. I think I'm ruined now. I'll end up spending way too much on that jacket and helmet, I know, but damn they look good.


Duc L'Smart

Quote from: Ideapimp on May 22, 2008, 06:51:57 AM
I'll look around at all the local places, but I think i might have my heart set on a really cool Ducati branded helmet I saw at AMS. It actually matches a sweet old school looking jacket that they don't make anymore. All black with the ducati wing on the front and cream colored sleeves. Sooooo freakin' cool. I think I'm ruined now. I'll end up spending way too much on that jacket and helmet, I know, but damn they look good.

I say go for it  [thumbsup]
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Asia1098

AMS is so darn expensive. But if it makes you look good...and you can afford it, why not?  ;D
Barry
I liked my Hondas, but I loooooved my DUC!!!
2004 Honda 599 Hornet in Ashalt....again.
2007 Ducati 1098 :)---SOLD!!!
2006 Honda VFR 800i---SOLD!!!
2006 Honda CBR 600rr---SOLD!!!
2004 Honda 599 Hornet yellow---SOLD!!!
Failure is success if we learn from it.

bryant8

fit before paint. If it doesnt fit well you won't enjoy wearing it
2008 848
Mods: Full Termignoni Race Exhaust/ECU Tuned by AMS, Ducati Performance Dry Clutch Slipper Clutch, Öhlins steering damper
Next: Öhlins TTX shock and Öhlins fork internals, track body work
26.2 done 12/5/2010
70.3 by 10/12/2011
140.6 by 12/31/2012

dallas2r

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on May 22, 2008, 06:35:54 AM
I hear what Brian's saying, but I'm on the other side of the fence on this one. There are SO many advantages of buying locally...
Like Cheers, it's nice to go to a store where they know you're name. You can try stuff on, look at your options in person, & if there's a problem talk to an actual human being!
Plus, if you're into instant gratification like I am (and, really, who's not?!?), you can drive a few miles & buy something NOW! These online places aren't having crawfish boils for their customers, organizing rides, or doing ANYTHING to support our local economy.
Please, think globally, buy locally [thumbsup]

I'm with Scott on this one. When I was just a little baby greenhorn not 7 months ago, I had lots of questions and I knew absolutely "f~ck all" about equipment. I went in to Moto Liberty, told them my situation and they hooked me up with what I needed. Nothing was a hard sell (no pressure) and Mike was even willing to drive across town to a supplier on his own time to pick up a helmet I had ordered. You can't get that experience online and I'm willing to pay the premium to support that.  [thumbsup]
2007 Monster S2R1000
2016 Multistrada 1200S Touring/Urban

A motorcycle will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no motorcycle. -Unknown

bryant8

I'm all about supporting local business. I've bought most gear at shops local to me. It just depends on how comfy you are dealing with fitting charts from Internet vendors.
2008 848
Mods: Full Termignoni Race Exhaust/ECU Tuned by AMS, Ducati Performance Dry Clutch Slipper Clutch, Öhlins steering damper
Next: Öhlins TTX shock and Öhlins fork internals, track body work
26.2 done 12/5/2010
70.3 by 10/12/2011
140.6 by 12/31/2012

Duc L'Smart

Hey, I have an idea, a rather brilliant one, it could make a lot of money... How much do you charge to pimp? Is it a flat fee, or a percentage??
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Ideapimp

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on May 22, 2008, 01:18:33 PM
Hey, I have an idea, a rather brilliant one, it could make a lot of money... How much do you charge to pimp? Is it a flat fee, or a percentage??

If your serious, it depends on the deliverables. My partner and i can work out pretty much anything. Websites, print, t-shirts. And I'm usually willing to work for trade.

If you're making a joke and referring to pimping Huggy Bear style, then I should probably let you know sarcasm doesn't often translate well into text.  ;D

Duc L'Smart

Quote from: Ideapimp on May 22, 2008, 01:25:51 PM
If you're making a joke and referring to pimping Huggy Bear style, then I should probably let you know sarcasm doesn't often translate well into text.  ;D

Hey, it's your screen name, I'm just askin'  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Duc L'Smart

What time tomorrow at AMS?
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Ideapimp


Duc L'Smart

I've got some "work" to do in the morning, but I'm hoping to meet you there...
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Ideapimp

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on May 22, 2008, 01:39:59 PM
I've got some "work" to do in the morning, but I'm hoping to meet you there...

Word. I'll be the one with curly blue hair and a beard.

No, I'm not kidding.

svoloch

Scott, please take pictures of huggy bear for those of us who may not be able to get there and see the blue hair/beard.

also, I demand that you change your screen name to huggy bear. 

cheers,
no one of consequence
Тише едешь, дальше будешь
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exes:
2006 Sh1t Hot Black Xerox 999     1973 BMW R75/5
2001 BMW K1200RS                     1994 BMW R1100S
1974 Guzzi T3                              1975 BMW R90/6
1975 BMW R90/S                         1973 Suzuki T500

♣ McKraut ♣

Quote from: Ideapimp on May 22, 2008, 01:41:55 PM
Word. I'll be the one with curly blue hair and a beard.

No, I'm not kidding.

it really works for you, though, man.  you really pull it off.  me...i would like that kid from the SLC punks movie, but worse.  i'm just meant to have short hair and no facial hair.  i can only pull off the 2-day stubble look.

have fun on those bikes, man!  i have yet to ride anything but a monster and now the SS... i'm sure at the end of the day you'll be faced with a hard decision.  g'luck!   [thumbsup]
2001 M600 Dark  2005 S2R Dark  2001 M750  1996 900 SS/SP  2005 S4R
-  Dallas, TX