Why they don't wave

ducati996 · Nov 5, 2003

Re: Why they don\'t wave

Doc,

In my case it was never about how fast my Ducati went. It wasnt the fastest out there when I got new in 99'. Its just has a different more smooth flowing way it achieves its speed.
The Gsxr's or R1's are more brutal in abrupt speed, and can get in you real trouble real fast IMO. I like em and ride them frequently (friends) but V twin power is easier for me to ride and use. That is rider preference only.
The Vmax is a hoot for sure! Its my two up bike where me and the wife ride for hours at a time loping along. Need a quick exit? No problem crack the throttle and hang on!! My aftermarket exhaust makes it sound like a big block chevy. It absolutely keeps the cars away from me when I crack it to let them know I'm next to them.
I could go on for hours...but its a tractor forum ( my other devoted hobby!)

Ducati 996

Docsknotinn · Nov 6, 2003

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I never had a chance to ride on of those but I remember looking at them when with great intererst when I sold the 900 Ninja. That was when they first were comeing out but I got my mind wrapped around a 1100. Then I decided it was just time to slow down when I moved to metro Detroit. The traffic here is nuts. People run you off the road when your in a car. Then I buried a few friends in a short period of time from bike accidents and it just seemed like the right time to back off. If we ever move out of this area I will own a bike again in a flash, or maybee even in a few years when we get our camp built. Dave

Thomas · Nov 6, 2003

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( Maybe Thomas will join us on that custom ground pounder he built /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif )

I pretty sure my lower back side /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif couldn't make the ride from New Hampshire to Californa in 4 days on the ground pounder..sooo maybe I'll hook the Kubota to the trailer head out,and stop at Gary in Indiana for cup of hot coffee & donut /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif continue on.
Gotta agree..for one seems to notice more plus enjoy the ride out in the wind.

Docsknotinn · Nov 6, 2003

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Now thats my idea of a Bike /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Can we hear more about it ???? I actually totally agree with Robert N. Heck I even agree with Gary, I just dont like it. I always wave. Personally I just figured its the person and not the bike that makes that descion. I mean if we just live on being categorized and labeled were all probably a bunch of red necked in breeders just because we own/like tractors /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif I do think its not only a shame but a friggen crime that a comany like Hd uses any foreign parts, especially for what they charge and there are those here who could do just as good a job if not better. My Duramax even has a isuzu Diesel in it /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif My Personal choice is still a Springer soft tail, just not on Michigan roads /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Have to go with a Fat boy for here /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Dave

ducati996 · Nov 6, 2003

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Hi Thomas,

NH is my favorite spot !! Got family there and have spent many a trip on the kangermangus Hwy...on 2 wheels and one knee (real tight turns)...spent many hours on Loudon track as well!! Love them moose as well, they seem to be where you dont expect them or want them (in front of you on a bike for example!)

Duc /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Docsknotinn · Nov 6, 2003

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I Like those NH Plates with the moose. You gotta love a state with a motto like " Live Free or die". Dave

Thomas · Nov 7, 2003

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( Hi Thomas,

NH is my favorite spot !! Got family there and have spent many a trip on the kangermangus Hwy...on 2 wheels and one knee (real tight turns)...spent many hours on Loudon track as well!! Love them moose as well, they seem to be where you dont expect them or want them (in front of you on a bike for example!)

Duc /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )

Ahhh..so you like the K-Run /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif..I believe your going to enjoy the run even more so now,for the state has repave 3/4 of the road. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Rte 106 to the track know as a speed trap this year /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif,,gee I wonder why /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Indeed the area you speak of has something for everyone,even tractors for sale. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Moose can make the old ticker skip a beat when one rounds a corner /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gifand whole lot of down shifting braking real quick,but it seems the low flying flocks of geese..taking off or landing..one has to keep an eye out for lately. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Looks to be a taste of winter temps up here this coming weekend..sooo the woodstove shall take the place camp fires. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
May you return to NH for some better than good riding next year.

Thomas · Nov 7, 2003

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( I Like those NH Plates with the moose. You gotta love a state with a motto like " Live Free or die". Dave )

I'm little surpise the state of Maine didn't put the Moose on there plate,but I've notice Maine plate has the Loon on it..wonder what state will put a tractor on there plate. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Docsknotinn · Nov 7, 2003

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We have a special plate with a loon on it as well. The Mackinaw bridge plate is very popular here. I have only been throught the tip of NH on my way through to Maine or comeing back from Salmon camp in Quebeq back down through Maine. Dave

Golfgar4 · Nov 7, 2003

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( Love them moose as well, they seem to be where you dont expect them or want them (in front of you on a bike for example!)
)

Moose?? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif In New Hampshire?? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

I don't see no stinking Moose!! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

While we were on vacation, we kept seeing all of these moose warning signs in both Vermont and New Hampshire. My wife kept saying how badly she wanted to see a moose. We never did. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

She's still upset about not having seen one. Whenever she is telling someone about how great our vacation was, she quickly qualifies it by saying something like, "Except that Vermont and New Hampshire didn't let their moose out to play, so we didn't see any!" /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

I keep trying to tell her that coming across a moose on the road isn't something that I would necessarily look forward to.

In an effort to make her feel better, I e-mailed her a picture of moose.

Guess what? It didn't work! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif