Ducati all the way

[duccarlos]

While at the gym the other day I saw a guy wearing full Ferrari regalia (sweat shirt, sweat pants and shoes)...he got into his...Toyota Camry...and drove off.

Douche?

Also depends, he might have been a Ferrari racing fan. I know a lot of people that are Rossi fans. They wore Yamaha stuff and now Ducati. Does that make them douchebags?

Does a guy that owns a 98 Monster deserve to wear a Ducati shirt less than a guy that bought a DS16? What if I own a Monster and a trackbike? What level of douchiness is tolerable?

[Triple J]

While at the gym the other day I saw a guy wearing full Ferrari regalia (sweat shirt, sweat pants and shoes)...he got into his...Toyota Camry...and drove off.

Douche?

Yes, because it was "full regalia". He'd have been a douche even if he hopped into an F40 when he left. If it was just a racing shirt or something, then I'd say no.

[Goat_Herder]

Yes, because it was "full regalia". He'd have been a douche even if he hopped into an F40 when he left. If it was just a racing shirt or something, then I'd say no.

That brought up a good point.  I posted awhile ago that I saw a fully decked out 848/1098 going down the street.  It was in full 2009 Ducati WSBK graphic and decal.  The rider had the Ducati one-piece leather and Ducati Arai helmet.  You would think it was a Nori riding straight off the track down to the street. 

Of course, it was on NE 8th in Bellevue, WA during 5PM rush hour.  For those of you in the area, you would know traffic is moving at a snail's pace.  Douche?

[Bishamon]

I don't get the logic...promoting a brand is promoting a brand. Having a Ducati carry-on is no different than wearing a hat or shirt (which you had to go out of your way to find likely...and probably paid too much for as well since Ducati clothing is overpriced).

The true douchebag is the guy that has a Ducati bag (or wears a shirt, hat, etc), but doesn't own a Ducati, or worse has never owned one. Same as the guy with a West Coast Choppers or OCC sticker on his truck, but doesn't own one or even ride.

I agree 100%.  As long as you actually own whatever-it-is you are promoting, I have no problem with anyone wearing a t-shirt (I have quite a few ), or a hat, or carrying the luggage.

On the other hand, if you don't own a Ducati, or Harley, or whatever, then by wearing the shirt you would be a douche.

I'm reminded of back in the 80s when Vuarnet t-shirts were popular, but very few people wearing the shirts actually owned a pair of Vuarnet sunglasses (and many didn't even know they were a sunglass manufacturer).  I also had a friend years ago who was wearing an 'Eraserhead' t-shirt, and when I made a comment about the movie, he said he had no idea it was a film; he just liked the shirt.   

[IZ]

It is Bellvue. There are a lot of douches there!!  It may have been someone from the Duc shop though test riding a bike they serviced? 

Btw...regarding the Ferrari clothing. That is all you see in Italy! Its like Nike here. Was the guy Italian?  I saw semi trucks with giant Ferrari logos on them. They don't make big rigs, do they. Just supporting "the team" I guess?

[arai_speed]

That brought up a good point.  I posted awhile ago that I saw a fully decked out 848/1098 going down the street.  It was in full 2009 Ducati WSBK graphic and decal.  The rider had the Ducati one-piece leather and Ducati Arai helmet.  You would think it was a Nori riding straight off the track down to the street. 

Of course, it was on NE 8th in Bellevue, WA during 5PM rush hour.  For those of you in the area, you would know traffic is moving at a snail's pace.  Douche?

Yes - unless he's being sponsored by Ducati/Dainese/Arai.

[NorDog]

On the other hand, if you don't own a Ducati, or Harley, or whatever, then by wearing the shirt you would be a douche.

I don't know.  I sold my FXDX last year, but I still wear an H-D t-shirt from time to time.  I figure I have enough miles on an H-D to have earned a lifetime douche exemption, but I don't know.  I'll have to inquire with the douche review board.

[ducatiz]

I don't know.  I sold my FXDX last year, but I still wear an H-D t-shirt from time to time.  I figure I have enough miles on an H-D to have earned a lifetime douche exemption, but I don't know.  I'll have to inquire with the douche review board.

Well, that's ok but the fact you rode an FXDX means you're a dirtbag.  Don't you know the old saying?  "Whats the difference between a Hoover and a Harley?   The Hoover has the dirtbag on the bottom."



 

[arai_speed]

...I'll have to inquire with the douche review board.

Can you get me their address?  I need to submit a few inquiries.

[arai_speed]

Well, that's ok but the fact you rode an FXDX means you're a dirtbag.  Don't you know the old saying?  "Whats the difference between a Hoover and a Harley?   The Hoover has the dirtbag on the bottom."



 

LOL - I have to admit that most of your posts give me a good chuckle...I'm still laughing at the frozen turkey comment on that other post.

[IZ]

Take your Bromance to the PMs please. 

[ducatiz]

LOL - I have to admit that most of your posts give me a good chuckle...I'm still laughing at the frozen turkey comment on that other post.

   hey man, I'm just trying to help out

Take your Bromance to the PMs please. 

you're just jealous.. why don't you go take your DT and take some pictures

[muskrat]

You know... People who buy Ducati labeled stuff increase the cache of the bike and keep the company in the black.

Don't hate TOO much on them!

I doubt the clothes keeps Ducati in business.....Harley, that's entirely true.  Considering the prices for 1198's and hourly labor rates that beat Ferrari mechanics I'll bet that's the pot'o'gold.

[ducatiz]

I doubt the clothes keeps Ducati in business.....Harley, that's entirely true.  Considering the prices for 1198's and hourly labor rates that beat Ferrari mechanics I'll bet that's the pot'o'gold.

Don't underestimate the labeling.  The Ducati store in Bologna sells a SHITLOAD of clothes -- not just t-shirts but full leathers, boots, kids clothes.

We raided the bargain bin the last time, they had just moved all the last-season stuff.  I got boots, half a dozen kids shirts, a boy's jacket, and a bunch more.

[muskrat]

oops, forgot about Tumi