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I go every year.
And don't use the phrase, "cuz you can't afford a Ducati..." Even if i could afford one, I won't touch one. I like to be comfortable. BTW, my next bike is either a 2011+ ZX10R or S1000R when i am a much better rider. Leaning towards the 10R cuz it looks better though slightly slower than the S1000R
Tool? did i offended someone? LOL! Duc riders always criticizing other bikes but when their bikes are criticized, they get all butt hurt like you..i'm not even knocking on Ducati's. Of course to me, it's more like a show bike. I can ride my R1 for 3-5 hrs straight and my ass still feel great. I bet you wouldn't last 1 hr on your 848. And since you think i am knocking on Duc's, i'll will then.. I think ducati's are overrated. That's why Rossi and other duc riders had problems with Duc bikes in MotoGP... Rossi did better when he was on the R1 vs Duc. Rossi is an awesome rider and absolutely horrible since moving to team Duc.. Many would agreed that he should've stuck with Yamaha..
And i bet your 848 will need a valve clearance check before i even get my R1 done.... I understand it is hard to swallow that for the price of duc's and their reliability isn't all that great...
like i said, a Ducati is like a nice 1911 hand gun and all others are like glocks.
personally, i think duc's are more of a show bike. Not your everyday bike. Kind of like 1911 handguns. Nice to look at and cost a ton, but isn't as reliable as other handguns..
Should you upgrade? That decision comes down to you.
First bike? Mine was an 80' Maxim 1100 which I bought it for $1,000 from a co-worker. Rode it for about 3 years then bought a Virago 750.
yeah...i just wanted something to ride around town with...i don't even know if i can get to the cities with this thing where i live.St. croix? whats up there? i'll take the car.
It's April, get a bike already. Anyways, as long as the helmet is DOT and Snell approved, it'll protect the same regardless of brand and price so "fit" is the most important factor. I've owned higher cost brands like Shoei to lower cost brands like Zox and all have done its job, main difference is the price.
Didnt know you were interested in two wheels...would ve sold you my my bike for cheap. Wanna hit up the St. Croix thisMate I have no plans on selling this thing anytime too soon. It's just too much fun. Aussie AND MERICANS have the same mentality too, more cc's = quicker bike.
I'll proudly say that my chicken strips are much much thinner than a lot of other riders.
I have no regrets about this little thing. I'm a much more accomplished rider for it because it's taught me to rely on cornering speed rather than just tip-toe in and power on out. I will move to a bigger bike for the road but this thing is going to hit the race track and maybe even compete if I can find a series.
Remember this is your first/starter bike, not your last. Once you've built enough skills on it and maybe even drop it a few times!?, then upgrade to a more powerful and expensive bike.
