[rsheidler]

el Flaco



Good to see you back here -- hope you will be able to continue with the occassional contribution.



I'm with you so far on the 999 -- I have not seen it in person, so I'll reserve judgement, and if I had never seen a 916-series Ducati, I would probably think it pretty damn beatiful, but that it a tough act to follow. I also agree that when you consider paying somethink in excess of the average per capita income in the county in which I live, it should be something really special.

 

[rsheidler]

white wine poser Italian bike crowd

I resent that insinuation -- I only drink red wine! ;-)

bob

PS: I agree with your final sentence.

 

[rsheidler]

Of course, you can spend your money on anything you choose -- that is the American Way. Still, when I see a 996 that never gets out of second gear, has 1-1/2" of virgin rubber on each side of the tires, I just wanna cry. It is kinda like seeing a triple crown winning racehorse giving kiddie rides at the fair.



Of the Ferrari owners I know personally (a sample of 2), they DO drive their cars on the racetrack. Most of the Ducati owners I know, DO track days and riding schools where they can at least get a taste of the performance that is available.