so i want this bike... [Archive]

lotsamtbottls

09-27-2006, 10:14 AM

Better start taking up a collection fund for the maintainance as well. Read this thread...

http://www.eugenesportbike.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257 (http://www.eugenesportbike.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257)yeah, my dads already beaten me over the head with the info, but i dont ride more than 4-5k miles a year, so its a once a year expense... and i'm pretty sure my dad is able to do all that stuff. it is, after all, his line of work. plus its pretty to look at! :bounce:

R-666

09-27-2006, 02:48 PM

Awsome ride... you really shooten for it?:thumbup:

lotsamtbottls

09-27-2006, 07:03 PM

Awsome ride... you really shooten for it?:thumbup:actually, yeah, i sorta am... i'd really like to have a bike thats not the same as what everyone else has... plus those f*cking italians sure know how to style their vehicles purdy! ducs have been the bike i've lusted after since i was a wee tot, so it'd be fun to get one! :drool:

Monkey Nutts

09-28-2006, 12:11 AM

Pull the trigger! Sure would be nice to ride with one of them. Good looking ride.

R-666

09-28-2006, 12:27 AM

Sweet- well, that gonna be two woman that have a better ride than me...lol thius sucks...lol J/K Best of luck- i hope you get it :)

Jane Honda

09-28-2006, 08:13 AM

Sweet- well, that gonna be two woman that have a better ride than me...lol thius sucks...lol J/K Best of luck- i hope you get it :)Two?? What about FJMam, Tess, Jane, and Amy?? :laughing:

Last week one of Janes little girls asked me why one of your motorcycles eyes were closed. I told them it was because it was scared. :lol:

superhawk ben

09-28-2006, 05:23 PM

Two?? What about FJMam, Tess, Jane, and Amy?? :laughing:

Last week one of Janes little girls asked me why one of your motorcycles eyes were closed. I told them it was because it was scared. :lol::lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Summer4ever

09-29-2006, 11:33 PM

+1

Sorry Ron, love your bike man... but that is the funniest thing I have heard in a long time. You can't blame it for being scared man... :laughing:

R-666

09-30-2006, 01:55 PM

In its defense it has seen higher speeds and more manuvers than all others listed... its beaten but not out.... besides... Ive only wrecked one bike and Im still riding it:thumbup: lol... that was low but hey, thats what i have for now. And mike... It has one eye closed winking at all the pretty bikes it goes by...lol I wont argue that those other riders are a hell of a lot better looken tho... no contest lol:yes:

lotsamtbottls

10-01-2006, 12:54 AM

And mike... It has one eye closed winking at all the pretty bikes it goes by...lol I wont argue that those other riders are a hell of a lot better looken tho... no contest lol:yes:aww ron... you're pretty too! :yes:

R-666

10-01-2006, 09:15 AM

aww ron... you're pretty too! :yes:No,No Im not...lol You (all the beautiful woman that grace us with their presence) Take the cake for being the Pretty ones... Im just here to do wheelies and say FTP!:rad:

dansrc51

10-01-2006, 04:54 PM

lotsamtbottls

10-01-2006, 11:55 PM

Tess, the yamaha shop in cottage grove had a 748 for sale, don't know if they still do. they will sometimes do consignment and almost always trades. I have an inside there so I do a lot of shameless plugging for them.:blah-blah Once you ride a v-twin though, be warned there is no going back. Your knees will go weak every time you hear one after that....lol.. anyway, it is a beautiful bike if your a part timer and can do the maint. I know I'll be jealous:rolleyes:i'll definitely have to look into that... i wouldnt be surprised if they had one and the folks conveniently failed to mention it to me, they dont seem overly pleased with my new choice in ride. cant imagine why... its so pretty! (god i'm such a girl... pick my bike by what looks good haha) [blonde] <-- thats me, the clueless blonde.

Jane Honda

10-02-2006, 12:04 AM

(god i'm such a girl... pick my bike by what looks good haha) [blonde] <-- thats me, the clueless blonde.
What do you mean by that?? :thinking: That's the reason I chose the Raven R1! :laughing:

lotsamtbottls

10-02-2006, 12:20 AM

What do you mean by that?? :thinking: That's the reason I chose the Raven R1! :laughing: actually i think its pretty rare that someone buys a bike based on actual REASONS... mostly i think everyone goes "damn thats a nice looking bike, i HAVE TO HAVE IT... oh yeah, i guess it performs good too...:smilewink "

Summer4ever

10-02-2006, 09:42 PM

actually i think its pretty rare that someone buys a bike based on actual REASONS... mostly i think everyone goes "damn thats a nice looking bike, i HAVE TO HAVE IT... oh yeah, i guess it performs good too...:smilewink "
Then I must be pretty rare because I bought the 675 for cornering ability and performance. To tell the truth, I wasn't so hot on the way the bike looked when I first bought it (compared to the R1's). Fortunately the looks have definitely grown on me now and I wouldn't trade it for anything!
:bounce:

kneedragger26

10-02-2006, 10:37 PM

:yes:

Jane Honda

10-03-2006, 12:34 AM

Wierd :thinking: ... This is what MINE says...

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Jane Honda

10-03-2006, 12:35 AM

:lol: :laughing: :lol: :thumbup:

lotsamtbottls

10-03-2006, 02:17 AM

oh hush mike... you're just jealous. :p

R-666

10-03-2006, 08:43 AM

superhawk ben

10-03-2006, 11:51 AM

Cann't we all just parkalong:D

lotsamtbottls

10-03-2006, 12:57 PM

As a yamaha owner I feel that being biast is a way to express that we all rule! lol SO Kidding...lol I hope you get your duc... I think you deserve it... You realy have improved over the last couple of months... good luck:thumbup:thanks ron... although there are a few areas that i can really feel that i need to improve on, so hopefully i can get all that straightened out before i have something expensive under me, because i know i'd be like 100x's more pissed if i dropped a ducati rather than my 500. the 500 magically doesnt ever get dings or scrapes, so its ok to throw that beast down every 10 minutes haha

R-666

10-03-2006, 01:42 PM

lol...you havent done that in a long time... besides, now that I have crash cages... I can take over where you left off...lol

lotsamtbottls

10-03-2006, 02:00 PM

thats true, i havent dropped it in a while... but i've definitely had some scary corners lately!
i hope those crash cages will save you as well as your bike... i didnt like seeing you hopping around w/ your broken leg... you guys are all gonna give me a heart attack with all these wrecks!

superhawk ben

10-03-2006, 03:10 PM

Sweet new Avatar Tess:drool: :smilewink ;) :redface: :wow8:

lotsamtbottls

10-03-2006, 03:16 PM

Sweet new Avatar Tess:drool: :smilewink ;) :redface: :wow8:thanks ben! :redface: my compliments to karen's friend, Aimee!!! :bow:

Jane Honda

10-03-2006, 05:59 PM

Very pretty avatar!:thumbup:

Summer4ever

10-03-2006, 06:26 PM

thanks ben! :redface: my compliments to karen's friend, Aimee!!! :bow:
EXCUSE ME!!! I took that particular picture that is on your avatar, along with a many of the good ones, and I did your hair and Make-up.... SO ...thanks to ME too! :thumbup: ( I took pics 1-252, Aimee took 253-492... you can tell the ones I took because I caught Aimee in the pics multiple times...lol.)

lotsamtbottls

10-03-2006, 06:32 PM

sorry sorry sorry!! i didnt know who took what since i'm the only one who hasnt gotten to go through all of them. i have a whopping 15 of the 500 pics taken... so POO on you! hahahaha i love you karen :smilewink and thank you too... you did an amazing job on hair/makeup/pics/penis jokes!!!

Summer4ever

10-03-2006, 06:40 PM

Actually, I'm pretty proud of myself... of the 8 that Aimee has picked out, I took 5 of them... I couldn't have done it without her help though. She is the brains behind the composition for sure... I just supply the penis jokes...lol. I think she and I make an awesome photography team. We should start a motorcycle photography business... I'd definitely want us to take the pics for the 'guys with bikes in boxers' calendar!!! Come on guys... get busy... OH, and I think the guys calendar should be a "guy of the week" calendar so we can fit you all in. :rolleyes:
:victory-s

lotsamtbottls

10-03-2006, 07:34 PM

oh yes... i want in on that photo shoot too... no fair if just you and aimee get to do it. i can help make the boys look pretty! and i guy-a-week calendar is fantastic idea... i've pitched it to mike, so let's see what happens!! :bounce: :drool:

R-666

10-03-2006, 11:10 PM

So, um... I need to get a tan soon then huh...damn it...lol

superhawk ben

10-03-2006, 11:34 PM

EXCUSE ME!!! I took that particular picture that is on your avatar, along with a many of the good ones, and I did your hair and Make-up.... SO ...thanks to ME too! :thumbup: ( I took pics 1-252, Aimee took 253-492... you can tell the ones I took because I caught Aimee in the pics multiple times...lol.)Props to you Karen:thumbup: you do great work:yes:

lotsamtbottls

10-04-2006, 12:48 AM

So, um... I need to get a tan soon then huh...damn it...lolwhy bother? i didnt tan at all... and besides, some girls are really into that skinny/pale thing. you might open us up to a whole other market :thumbup:

Summer4ever

10-04-2006, 05:53 PM

Props to you Karen:thumbup: you do great work:yes:
Thanks Ben, it was fun! :yes:

superhawk ben

10-04-2006, 09:15 PM

Thanks Ben, it was fun! :yes:No problem, oh by the way what is your rate for a photo shoot.:bow:

lotsamtbottls

10-05-2006, 12:57 AM

ok, theres a pretty good chance that as of this saturday i'll be the proud new owner of a ducati 748... just to let you all know :bounce:

wish me luck!!!!!

Summer4ever

10-05-2006, 06:37 AM

No problem, oh by the way what is your rate for a photo shoot.:bow:
Aimee and I had such a good time doing the shoot(s) and we work really well together, we have talked about starting a side business doing it. I have no idea what the fee would be. I'm sure the first couple shoots would be discounted greatly, possibly based on the results...:shhh: If you are really intersted, let me know, I'm sure we could work something out. :)

superhawk ben

10-05-2006, 10:46 AM

ok, theres a pretty good chance that as of this saturday i'll be the proud new owner of a ducati 748... just to let you all know :bounce:

wish me luck!!!!!Great Tess may the bike gods shine on you!!!:angel:

superhawk ben

10-05-2006, 10:52 AM

Aimee and I had such a good time doing the shoot(s) and we work really well together, we have talked about starting a side business doing it. I have no idea what the fee would be. I'm sure the first couple shoots would be discounted greatly, possibly based on the results...:shhh: If you are really intersted, let me know, I'm sure we could work something out. :)Yes I'm intersted :bounce: That would be so cool

chakup

10-05-2006, 11:43 AM

In case you didn't see there's a steal on an '01 I believe for $5900.

lotsamtbottls

10-05-2006, 12:23 PM

well i cant see the steal if i dont know where to look for it... links help. but if its far away i'm not interested

R-666

10-05-2006, 04:19 PM

Summer4ever

10-06-2006, 06:59 AM

Its very possible that we will be doing another photo shoot on Sunday... if the weather is good and Aimee can find a sitter for her kids. We've got some more crazy ideas for pictures...who knows what my calendar shot will end up like...lol. It would be easier if we did them all at the same time, or at least the same day if you guys are really interested. If you guys could come up with a few ideas of what you might want to see in your pics... I'll try to come up with some fun ideas... we haven't shot a guy before, so this will be a new experience. I think it would be a ton of fun though.
:yes:

chakup

10-06-2006, 08:56 AM

http://sportbikes.ws/showthread.php?t=83489

chakup

10-06-2006, 08:57 AM

He's dropped his price to $5900

lotsamtbottls

10-06-2006, 02:24 PM

He's dropped his price to $5900as well he should, since its a salvage title.

MsLilly

10-07-2006, 09:44 PM

Karen, I also want to thank you for the great pictures you an Aimee took of Tess. I had fun just hanging out watching the people who passed by!! That was certainly entertaining! And, guys, they would take great pictures of you too! Very creative, these ladies. Oh, I guess the thread is about Tess' desire to own a Duc...she called me a few hours ago, checked out the bike and it is pretty much a rag....broken stuff everywhere. She did take it for a test ride... that's my girl...ride it anyway just for the h--l of it! She said she liked the twin but it was just way too messed up! I'm sure she will tell everyone about it when she returns. Just thought I would get a few words in! She thinks Mom and Dad don't want her to have "that" bike. I don't care what she rides as long as she comes home in one piece!! And as long as she can afford it! Okay, enough from Mom:blah-blah

lotsamtbottls

10-09-2006, 12:17 AM

well mom, it seems dad is warming to the idea a little bit since he surprised me with that cool book all about every duc they've ever made up through 2005... love it!

as for that bike i looked at... the woman told me it had never been down... but then i show up and she opens the garage... uhhh LIES!!! apparently her HUSBAND had never dropped it, but whoever owned it before had laid it down at least once on each side. the front fairing piece was cracked and broken, along with the windshield being broken off at one corner. each of the side fairings had been scraped all to hell with a few cracks here and there. dent in the tank about the size of a half-dollar. nasty rattle coming from the engine when the bike was at an idle... and i got the impression that there might have been some issues with the forks since it felt VERY stubborn when i'd try to turn corners. but, i still loved that stupid yellow bike!! even being beat to hell it was unbelieveably sexy (its yellow & italian... my two favorite things in a ride!) and it felt AMAZING to be on it. the height was pretty well perfect, as well as the weight. a little too leaned over the tank, which made my wrist a little sore and caused me to completely rest my ribs on the bike (not so fun if you hit an unexpected bump!) and the exhaust was hotter than hell on my legs... perhaps thats something i could learn to live with? still on the lookout for one of those things for bike #2!! want to try out some of the 600's that are out there and get a feel for the other brands... see if i find something that will work better. any volunteers? i'd be forever grateful if you let me take yours for a little spin :bow:

Summer4ever

10-09-2006, 10:20 AM

... and i got the impression that there might have been some issues with the forks since it felt VERY stubborn when i'd try to turn corners. :bow:
The 1997 Triumph T595 that I rode was the very same way, I am guessing it is more of an old age/old technology/heavy weight thing than the forks being messed up. :2cents:

R-666

10-11-2006, 01:41 PM

did you ever sit on brads zzr 600?

lotsamtbottls

10-11-2006, 09:02 PM

did you ever sit on brads zzr 600?yeah, its too heavy for my short little legs... if it got the slightest bit off center at a stop, i'd be f*cked... if i cant get a duc then i'll probably wind up with a gsxr 600 or 750... height/weight wise its probably my best bet. i'd like a cbr though, i love the look of 'em. but... my heart is really set on one of those ridiculously overpriced unreliable italian beasts :drool:

Jane Honda

10-11-2006, 10:07 PM

What is it about women and Itallians? :thinking: :idunno:

Monkey Nutts

10-11-2006, 10:11 PM

Don't ponder that one too long, we men will never get it. As long as we accept it for what it is, the better off we are. :rolleyes:

lotsamtbottls

10-11-2006, 10:56 PM

What is it about women and Itallians? :thinking: :idunno: well... i've had really really bad luck with any italian guy that i've dated... so now, i pretty much just like their food, art, cars, and bikes... all of which are guilty pleasures haha :lets-eat:

Jane Honda

10-12-2006, 08:05 PM

Hell, I just like a good solid great all round guy, and I found 'im!!! :thumbup:

I consider myself to be EXTREMELY lucky. :smilewink

lotsamtbottls

10-13-2006, 03:37 AM

Hell, I just like a good solid great all round guy, and I found 'im!!! :thumbup:
I consider myself to be EXTREMELY lucky. :smilewinkyou ARE extremely lucky jane! i had a good solid great all-round guy, but it didnt work out... bummer. but hey, i'm still young, who needs serious relationships at this age? i've got riding to do!!:rad:

Jane Honda

10-13-2006, 12:11 PM

EXCELLANT way to look at it Tess! Good for you! :clapping: :thumbup:

dansrc51

10-15-2006, 11:58 AM

Tess, if your really into the Italian thing then it is worth your time to go to Ron Tonkins Gran Turismo in p-town. even if you aren't going there to buy, it's like walking into an italian harem. There are Ducati's, MV Augsta's, Aprillia's and last time I was there they had Moto Guzzi's and some Lotus cars to drool over. They are hit or miss on pricing, and sometimes they have used, still worth it to see all of the italian stuff. Also, if you wait for fall / spring sales you can get good deals. My buddy bought a brand new Monster for about 1 grand under list during spring sales.

Jane Honda

10-15-2006, 12:44 PM

I say we all plan a winter time field trip!!! There is a Seattle sportbike show coming up, we should all caravan it up there... :bounce:

dansrc51

10-15-2006, 06:29 PM

When is the Seattle show? I would def. be intrested and would be willing to pitch in for gas or whatever.

Jane Honda

10-15-2006, 07:45 PM

Yes I definately want to go to the seatle show!

Jane Honda

10-15-2006, 09:09 PM

http://sportbikes.ws/showthread.php?t=85092

Tess, found this on another site. Might be worth checkin out.

Hmmm, got a pm from someone on the other forum, be careful with that one... He said something sounded kinda fishy about it.

lotsamtbottls

10-15-2006, 10:16 PM

i've seen too many fishy bikes... i really would like to find something a little newer...

thanks for the heads up dan, i'll try to check out that place in p-town. i went to c.g. yamaha and they still had that duc, but its a 749, not a 748... a little out of my price range at $9000... one of these days i'll have one. just a matter of finding one thats worth a damn

lotsamtbottls

10-16-2006, 11:03 PM

i checked the website for that gran turismo place in p-town, but they didnt have any bikes listed in their inventory.. i might have to cruise up there anyway, cuz they have a Saleen s7 there... i almost peed my pants when i saw that. only $440k... i'll start saving now and i should be able to afford it by this summer haha :rad:

dansrc51

10-17-2006, 12:45 PM

Tess, I know they moved the Ducati and et al, away from thier Ferrari dealership. The ducati shop is now out near beaverton. I thought it was still called Gran Turismo, but they might have changed the name. wait... try this,

Tonkin Ron: (Ducati/Aprilia/MV Agusta)
2170 NW Wilson St
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 292-7488

tonkin.com (http://www.tonkin.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dealergroup.default&)

it's off of a google search.

also,

Motocorsa-Ducati Aprilla MV Agusta

1 review

9008 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-7488

and,

Motocorsa-Ducati Aprilla MV Agusta
12136 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 788-6789

hope this helps. if my memory wasn't so fuzzy maybe I could tell you which one
is the right one.

dansrc51

10-17-2006, 12:48 PM

mmmmmhttp://www.motocorsa.com/photo/cache/121804d69cd3c183da023e97a4d957f1.jpghttp://www.motocorsa.com/DealerGroup/motocorsa/Content/Images/bikePics.jpg

lotsamtbottls

10-21-2006, 07:01 AM

dan, those pics are borderline pornography... :drool:

importsdigest

04-09-2007, 08:35 PM

love those race bikes. hey day, are you the one that andrew always used to hang out with at bike night?

Xusia

04-09-2007, 09:31 PM

Did you mean Dan?

dansrc51

04-14-2007, 06:51 PM

love those race bikes. hey day, are you the one that andrew always used to hang out with at bike night?I'm guessing you meant me;)

Yep, I talked his ear off for a year and a half why we were in Iraq about bikes. :blah-blah

KnightReiteR

05-30-2007, 11:04 PM

speeking of race bikes + ducati.....looks like Troy Bayliss of the Ducati Xerox team won Round 7 of WSBK last Sunday. I didnt get to see the race until last night when they showed the re-run on SPEED.

Pretty badass race too. Haga remained pretty close to Bayliss plus the track was wet and raining the enitre time. Next race is on the 17th at Misano:drool: