DeBenGuzzi

SO far I love the cayon close corbin it has on it, appears to already be broken in a bit for me which is nice as I had a corbin on my V11 sport for about a week and said ENOUGH, if you seriously find a nice place for the battery, document your work and I'll do my best to copy it, hell even the battery connections are shite and should be replaced if they haven't. Mine does have a fancy volt meter added right to the dash which is nice

well how many different damn clutch cover and pressure plates do you fricken need, some of them spend more time on color coordinating their bikes then riding them regardless of model, I won't lie I like bling but I like to ride more than that. What really irked me was I said I don't get why I have to take the dash apart and the mirrors off to get at the battery thats in the side fairing, and every bike I've owned had it under the seat, I swear I could hear the one guy scoff as he posted it would throw off the COG, ... COG? like having it off to one side is way better and its the size of a ham sammich.

Argh, I can tell I'm already not going to get a long with a lot of the ducatistas, *facepalm* can I just ask you guys for help? should have got that breva I was looking at, *sigh* I think I'll just get as many of the accessories as I can get my hands on and continue to avoid the ducati forums like I have been for years. Problem is they don't agree on ANYTHING over there, lengthy debates on the sergeant vs Corbin vs stock as which is best and its either love or hate for all 3(not to say we don't do that here but it seems different less annoying somehow), then into wind screen options I have no idea handful swear by one and say they get no buffeting but then some others say they have the same and get crazy buffeting now either someone is lying about their height or somehow the same bikes are setup very differently, or hell maybe they always have cross wind or slouch and the others are straight up as a pole, I tell you I don't like the vibe over there though its like going into hot topic at the mall I don't belong in there.

I have the aprilia one already it wouldn't be just insane that it would be the same would it? that would be insane, I might have to take a look but I HIGHLY doubt it, I'll be in search of one and some decent levers and reservior caps oh and a nice big CF tank protector, no rush I'll just cruise ebay and the web till spring unless someone knows of choice places to pick things up from

Just keep it hooked up to the trickle charger. The batteries on these things is embarrassingly small. K good to know and will do always, THANK GOD I made it home on it yesterday we're currently getting a foot of heavy thick snow and some ice today, so happy everything worked out how it did. I'll do my best at a ride write up when its nice again.

I picked her up today, so far it might need a new battery, was already wired for a trickle charger but I could tell they had a full on charger hooked up to it before I got there it was sitting next to it, besides a new battery(maybe) just needs some new billet or stock reservoir covers some roll-a-click levers of some type for better feel and adjustability, new grips and bar ends for looks and because they just look old, possibly heated but I don't want to tax the electrical system much if at all so heated gloves might be the answer to that. Haven't decided on any of it maybe the rizoma grips but that are too trick looking for an old sport tourer probably just some progrip gel replacements and manic salamander bar ends plus CRG or their clones, have any of you noticed pazzo's are MORE expensive now? those knock offs think they got a name for themselves now WTF? Oh the mechanic said it wouldn't hurt to get a new slave for a much easier clutch pull and I agree so I'll be looking into that plus maybe a new solid black windscreen, anyone have good places to start me searches besides ebay? oh I'll be on ebay also but thats an obvious one. I wish I could give more of a ride report I really liked the corbin so far, clutch is different that dry clutch feels like it isn't going to grab then bam it does, rides smooth, guy put brand new dunlop qualifiers on the thing before he traded it in on a multistrada, those won't last long. It has more power than the guzzi but less than the aprilia fits perfectly in the middle and the luggage is nice, need a spare key made for the panniers but they cut an extra ignition key for me right on the spot.

Yeah who called it going to pick it up Monday it's supposed to snow all weekend but that's ok no accumulation and 49 and sunny Monday and Tuesday I should be able to put on at least 100 mi then put her on the tender till spring hits.

you know how I really feel? I should have never sold the Guzzi, then I wouldn't be in this mess now would I? I know I'll love this bike as much if not more in different ways, performance feels similar to the guzzi (its sure no Aprilia) but I like it that way I don't need tickets I need to ride.

HEAR YE HEAR YE, I got one better YET, I'm f'n awesome I just got THIS bike instead http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/1998-Ducati-St2-97406136 for 3k, 3300 OTD has sergeant seat(they list is as corbin but I bet my left butt cheek its now I've seen them both looking on ebay), CF fender and exhaust, new tires, freshly done 12k service no salvage title or damage and from a reputable dealer I talked them down to 3k, ALL BE JEALOUS and bow before me, Brad you did light the fire and I have to thank you and when I went to test ride that bike everything didn't really add up so I was a little weary and the bike I have since purchased from that encounter is miles better, Insurance will be on the bike friday and I'll be able to pick it up monday, stupid good insurance rates full coverage $50 ded plus full tow and breakdown coverage for $20 a mo. Brad I owe you a root beer we'll go on a ride in the spring. I'm buying.

that about seals it for me as to which ducati I should own if ever, I'm going to try for it.

OH I would but my buddy showed me a better one at motoprimo I'm going to try talking them down then no DMV headache no damage, newer tires, and the seat and exhaust I want already on it http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/1998-Ducati-St2-97406136 much better option if I can get them down to 3, hope I can then it would make the one I was looking at for 2700 looks like a huge mistake, I think that statement can be made of all ducati's but then how many were purchased with a reasonable thought process?

don't need pipes the stockers are plenty loud and its not a bike I would care to pipe out, tires are just about 30% left for life at most and the levers are fine I just don't like them they curl up a bit and more so on the clutch side I found it annoying but an easy fix, new tires and chain will be about $500 but could roll with it easy enough until next fall or even first thing in the spring. Seat is just personal preference I had a rich maund seat and the aprilia seat was pretty damn awesome actually I had no complaints there until 3 or 4 hours in the saddle. I know I kind of have if I'm looking up some parts, the DMV sounds bad I'm going to goto one tomorrow and ask questions before I go any further and don't any of you feel scared to be more than blunt with me I don't want to make a terrible decision but it does look a lot better than the KLR650's I was looking at in the same price range.

so youre saying thats a bad thing I take it I get it, thats bad but how big of a problem is that? would it be extremely optimistic to get 30k on one of these? I've seen many aprilias in that range without a single problem ducati scares me because I haven't seen many over 20 without lots of problems.

not sure if I'm going to go through with it and I already am looking on ebay for replacement levers, mirros and a seat, that stock seat isn't so great needs a sergeant on it.

a fellow forum member got me onto this bike http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/2047737701.html its got an updated ECU and warranty on that, ducati design upgraded headlight 12,650 miles and the big service done recently with new belts cons needs an oil change, needs new tires in a few thousand, will probably need a new chain at th at time also, has a salvage title and is plated to south dakota he says I don't need to worry about inspections as its already licensed but I am not totally sure on the process the bike was knocked over upon transport to him when he purchased it and the cracked fairing plus dented tank and muffler sent the bill well over the value threshold so the damage is cosmetic, the levers are bent a little and are annoying so would need to get some pazzo's or similar oh and those mirrors he put on are terribly ugly and don't fit the bike those would have to go. I got him down to 2700 but yet I'm not totally sure this is the best idea, have always wanted a Ducati and there isn't a cheaper easier to maintain version to be had. Might be worth buying and getting basic liability insurance to just ride the wheels off of it and sell it for parts when I upgrade. Thoughts, ideas?

Some say he..... yes, you do need to know the story so what happened to the first two stigs exactly?

those Tuono's and RSVR's are just so damn perfect its sick

to be fair I did have women want to jump on the Aprilia because it was sex on wheels but not jump "me" just the bike, didn't hurt that the rear seat and the rumble of the bike stimulated their girly bits, or so I was told. GOD I miss that bike so much right now the weather has been phenomenal, I do sometimes worry I won't get to enjoy my retirement a lot of the beer delivery drives are near cripples when they retire the job is hard on your body for that long and I too don't have anything fancy a small modest house with 1 real bathroom a 2 year old computer thats can't do much anymore I just for the first time EVER got a phone that can do more than just make calls (an iphone) that I got refurbished not even new I don't go out or buy fancy clothes for the longest time all my money went to my motorcycles cigars and my kids I've cut back my cigar and motorcycle spending in the last couple years and been working on my debt my one credit card I have was at 9800 at one point not even 2 years ago, today its at 3300 so I'm almost there in a lot of ways, my cars have all been old almost beaters till I had my third child and needed room plus reliability so bought my first new car at 28, I hate being in debt but never minded when it came to motorcycles

yeah its decided everyone agree's get the KLR and get my life back together before I go out and buy something on the side of stupid SOME would say having a motorcycle is on the side of stupid but those would be borish wankers.

well yes but I still feel like cutting into my retirement savings to do it isnt the best idea, I also wonder how much I'd lose being so early vested and paying it back with interest if it would come close to evening out at all I don't do numbers very well anymore I should call my accountant friend. I think I should save that option for a last resort move like lose the house or my wife van explodes, I'm torn but I will do the responsible thing and lay off having a loan for a couple years. put that money towards finishing off my credit cards and maybe my car. Once those are gone I can get that super duke or even the SMT or maybe a Stelvio!!!

like my HOUSE???? ha paid 184k still owe about 178k and the taxes tell me its worth 139k and if I tried to sell it probably more like 115k thats just AWESOME.

I really do respect all your point of views you've never steered me wrong I've been living beyond my means for too long I'll put that KTM out of my mind for another year or two and just get the KLR for cash money with basic liability and black rattle can spray paint it is interesting to see how other people and cultures look at financing and purchases in my mind I'm only young so long and I'll be old for a long time with the much harder ability to ride a motorcycle so I'm still torn but I should start making the more sensible decisions I'm 30 now and I'd have to take out about 6-8 grand from my 401k which only has 20 in it, BUT thats after only 3 years of contributions not bad I say. I know I can be happy on the KLR better bikes will come my way eventually.

TRUE words spoken and I'm leaning that way, The only thing I got going the other way is I'm only young once and for so long I have plenty of time to build my retirement and its not gone just repaid over time and its my first real off in 10 years but that doesn't mean a whole lot I could crash again tomorrow my fault or not but best not to think about it that way either or who would even ride? It does seem like a stupid idea but I wouldn't ask just any forum for finacial advice most of you have twice the experience I do in all matters and I wouldn't take the advice of one person alone well maybe Jaap or JRT but defiantly not BFG.

Yes. Never take out a loan, even if its against yourself, for a 'toy'. Pete WELL ok, in a perfect world yes, or if I had your money, but how about in the more realistic world?

would it be a bad idea to take a loan from my 401k for a decent bike? I'm not talking exceptional here like 5-8k range used griso or super duke or hell even tuono's are pretty cheap, no rush and not sure its a good idea either. I do like the idea of paying myself back with interest as we had some financial troubles a year ago and my credit isn't good now, well even if it was would using and paying back 401k money be better? my wife works at my bank and said most people just don't know they can which is why they take out higher third party loans all the time for stupid things. I will say she hasn't been the best at financial advice either as she was the main reason we were in such a pickle not too long ago.