Hampton Roads Ducati thread

[CMDRDAVE]

Just having a little fun with you Jeff. Are you still riding on these nice fall days? Is anyone still riding?

I'm still out there.  As long as it is above 32 and <30% chance of rain, i'm riding to work.  The rain has kept me caging it more the last 2 weeks.  This last weekend I was hunting in Bath Co. so I didn't get in a fun ride.  This weekend is not looking great weather wise, Sunday maybe.

Will, did you go up to Poe's last weekend?  I wanted to go but like I said, I was out of town.

[Bun-bun]

I've gotten out a few times, just not this week.
My neighbor works the night watch at NOB. He rode to work last night, and got home about 1PM today in the middle of the heavy downpour. He looked SOOOO miserable!

When I wrote that about the XR/CR's I hadn't gotten hold of them yet. I DID say I'd post up more info. . . . Mom! They're makin' fun of me!!

[CMDRDAVE]

The Sun is coming out and the radar looks like there might be a short riding window this afternoon.  I think I might go for a short easy trip.

[wllgmr]

Cant go today. You riding tomorrow? Anyone else?

[Bun-bun]

Too cold.
And I've got to head to DC for my next job.
make the beast with two backs! I HATE DC!

[CMDRDAVE]

Too cold.
And I've got to head to DC for my next job.
make the beast with two backs! I HATE DC!

Too Cold?     My back yard thermometer said 80 and my truck said 77.  If that is too cold you are in for a long winter.

Try to stop in at Rhodeside while you are in DC.  I wouldn't expect as many bikes in November but probably still worth it.

I'll ride tomorrow with anyone who is interested.  Just went on a quick 60 mile run in Pungo.  Don't want the 748 sitting too long.  Everyone keep an eye out for piles of pine needles.  I found some big ones in some of the corners.  Didn't hit any, but i don't imagine they are very good for traction.

[Bun-bun]

Too cold tomorrow is what I meant.
I am cursed with an interesting life.  My wife just wrecked her car    Again      For the fourth time in 3 years

This time, she hit a piece of curb that had been thrown into the road. Wiped out the whole front passenger suspension. Control arms, tie rod, swaybar, etc..

AIG dropped us a month ago because of her earlier escapades. Esurance took us on. Their mistake.
At this point, I'm paying more to insure her one car, than I'm paying to insure my truck, car, and bike!


And she says to me "I don't see why you're angry at me, it's not like I did it on purpose."
The make the beast with two backsing piece of concrete was as long as my arm.
It couldn't have been more noticeable if it had tits!
Like it's going to cost me less because it was an accident.
She drives about 1500 miles a year, mainly to the YMCA and the doctors.
Four freaking accidents in three years.
I drive about 15,000 miles a year, in vehicles ranging from my diesel 4x4 to the Mini.
I haven't had an accident in over five years.
You'll all be safer from now on.
I'm done. Fed up. This is it. I'm getting this fixed, and selling the car. She can take a make the beast with two backsing bus.
She will NOT be on the roads anymore.

[Bun-bun]

I'm BAAAACK!
Where'd everybody go?

[kriswhite_23505]

I'm BAAAACK!
Where'd everybody go?

I'm still here Jeff...I just haven't had much to say. My speedo is not working, my bike has started the stumbling stuff again. I did what we did last time to no avail and it almost got me killed. I went to the Pep Boys on Military highway to get the fuel additive. I put it in and started the bike. Ran it for about 5 minutes with the throttle cracked a lil bit. Pulled through the Farm Fresh parking lot and hopped on the road. Inside lane of Military highway and she loses all power. You want to talk about a "pucker" moment!!! Crossing four lanes on Military Highway going abut 8 mph in the dark!!! yahooo!!!!! So anyway i am not exactly happy with her right now and I am sure it is completely my fault. I am looking for another bike to start riding this spring and i don't think that I will be going back to Ducati. Probably a crotch rocket of some type, but that is a while off.

I am also going through a bit of depression as the crunch of the economy is starting to take its toll on my job. As more and more companies start laying off and not hiring they don't need to do as many drug tests. Well our parent company expects a 24.4% growth each year and really could care less about the economy. They bought our company last year as a cash cow and now that we are trending down they are not happy. I am still the newest account manager here (1 1/2 years) so i am expecting to get my walking papers here very soon. I make a great living here and the pay plan/bonus structure is just crazy. Now it is getting a little tight and to be honest I am very scared.

I am even beginning to do side jobs. I have been selling the rich guys in the office cars for them. I sold a Jaguar XKR a BMW 645 and now I am selling a Ferrari 599 GTB, Lambo LP-640 roadster, Bentley GTC, RR Phantom and a Audi Q7. The Q7 is actually a steal and i was going to buy it myself until this gut feeling started. If anyone is interested in some high dollar cars let me know!!!

Anyways, I didn't mean to ramble, I just wanted to let all my fine people know why I have been absent lately!!! You all take care and have happy Turkey day!!!

[Bun-bun]

Damn Kris,
     Sorry about that. Hope things turn around before you get the axe. If the worst happens, you're a good salesman. You should land on your feet.
     Have you tried taking it to a pro? We can load it on the truck, and drop it at that shop up on Hampton Blvd, or take it out to Redline. No problem.
     You should at least get it checked out before you chuck it. Besides, if it's fixed, you'll get better $$$ for it if you have to sell.
    Gimme a call.

     My biz is in the crapper as well, as you know if you saw my previous calm and rational postings . Of course, winter sux for my biz anyway, it's just worse this year.
     I'm thinking I'll be putting the MINI Cooper up for sale next week. I can use the cash, and I'm ready for something else. I tend not to keep my toys for too long. I'm thinking maybe a Miata next, or one of those Chrysler Crossfires. We'll see what happens. I should be able to get $15-16k for the MINI. Pay off the note, and have about 10k for my next toy.

     I'm thinking about going for a ride tomorrow, leaving about 1pm. Anybody up for it?

[CMDRDAVE]

Anybody up for it?

I am supposed to get out of at lunch, I might be able to meet to straight from work.

[Bun-bun]

Dave,
Sounds good.
Call me.
I PM'ed you my #
Jeff

[kriswhite_23505]

Jeff there is no way that I would get of the Duc...I am just a little pissed at myself. I will probably take her to the shop after Xmas as the four boys don't understand anything about an economy!!! LOL...I appreciate the offer and you guys have fun out there tonight.

Oh yeah on a bit of a drama plot...My mother comes to town tonight and she has no idea that I have a motorcycle. She told me if I ever got another one she would disown me and not speak to me. LMAO!!! We'll find out tonight .

[Bun-bun]

OK Kris. Just know that I'll provide transport if you need it. My mother said the same thing. She still pisses and moans every time she sees me on it.
 Just remember, we're too big to spank now.

[CMDRDAVE]

Jeff I called, but I called the number you had sent before. Think it is your work #.   Didn't realize they were different.  I'm at home now and my daughter is up from her nap.  Looks like no ride for me today.