Just paying for a name.....

[matmcd78]

My job as a glorified taxi driver affords me the opportunity to meet all sorts of interesting people. Tonight it was a fellow biker (NOT Ducati) who was unfortunately (maybe not) ran off the road by an unwitnessed drunk driver (read- doesn't handle stressful driving situations well) and thought he needed an ambulance for his obviously not injured self. While transporting him to the closest medical facility, I offered some small talk to pass the time as his very stable condition gave me nothing to do. I inquired about his motorcycle, a really neat looking Honda Shadow with custom painted tank and cartoonishly large breather. It was his second bike in some many months. The first a victim of yet another drunk driver. Talk about bad luck. I talked about my own M696 and how it was the best bike I have every owned. He promptly replied, "Ducati? Just paying a lot of money for a name. Not even decent. Would rather ride a Harley and I hate Harley's.". I was shocked into silence, but then I realized....Maybe he has some sort of brain injury. I quickly reevaluated his mental status. He knew his name, birthdate, current date and the who the president is. I rethought his statement and I couldn't control my laughter. Very unprofessional, I know. I am glad he thinks so poorly of Ducati. He will never purchase one only to destroy it with the excuse of an unseen drunk driver. Just thought I would share a little of my day. Thanks for reading. (Did I mention he had a custom painted Shadow?)

[He Man]

you should of stabbed him and given him a reason to go to the hospital.

[Buckethead]

you should of stabbed him and given him a reason to go to the hospital.

Where's screwdriver picture? 

And yeah, what a douche.

[Goat_Herder]

He promptly replied, "Ducati? Just paying a lot of money for a name. Not even decent. Would rather ride a Harley and I hate Harley's.". I was shocked into silence, but then I realized....Maybe he has some sort of brain injury.

LOL.  Love your reaction.

I tend to get similar respond from my friends with bikes.  One guy just wants to talk about how powerful his bike is and that he got it up to 125 the other day.  Whenever he starts on that, I just reply "yes, Erick.  I know.  Your GSX650F is one badass bike  "

[Kopfjager]

Not everyone likes Ducati's, get over it. 

[psycledelic]

Harley is the Ducati of the cruiser world (bigger price, more maint., more noise, more for accessories, etc.).  He just hates what he can't afford.  I think it is called jealousy. 
My dad is a Honda Shadow man.  I prefer his reasoning.  "Why spend the extra.  It goes point A to point B just as fast, but I have more cash in my wallet!"  So....he buys lunch.  I mean, he is my dad, and.....I do like to eat. 

[the_Journeyman]

It's funny.  I I've got two air-cooled Ducatis.  Down on power and often heavier than similar displacement other brands.  I hear everything from desire, fascination, envy, expensive, high-maintenance etc.  Two things stand out for me on every ride.  I'm never the fastest, and I'm never the slowest.  My bikes have a distinctive sound and a soul.  Sure they can be expensive, but careful shopping netted me both for under $8000 TOGETHER. and the maintenance thing?  I do it myself, and if valves are in spec, we're talking maybe an hour to check.  Belts aren't hard either, not terribly expensive.  If that 17-year old wants to think my M750 will to 200PMPH, let em.  If someone wants to take a ride o n these twisty roads because there's no way my 80HP 900 will keep up with their 120HP 600, I'm game.  Either way, I have a lot of fun and good conversations because of my bikes ~

JM

[Grampa]

you should have asked him if he had voted for the current president.... a clear sign of head injury

[He Man]

its a fact obama hates ducatis. 

[Popeye the Sailor]

I don't see what the issue is. People like different things, ya know?

[poseur]

you should have asked him if he had voted for the current president.... a clear sign of head injury

[He Man]

I don't see what the issue is. People like different things, ya know?

The way it comes off is like "your dumb for wasting your money on that shit". rude ... considering your bike just got hit and your taking a loud cab to the hospital.

[IdZer0]

I just like the fact he doesn't like Ducatis for those reasons and then goes on he'd rather have Harley. Makes you wonder what the odds are for good sales of the rumored Mega-Monster.

[Popeye the Sailor]

The way it comes off is like "your dumb for wasting your money on that shit". rude ... considering your bike just got hit and your taking a loud cab to the hospital.

if I got hit by a drunk driver and was in an ambulance I'm taking that as a fantastic time to speak my mind about whatever the make the beast with two backs I want. 

[Howie]

He Man got it.