thinking about another bike

[azoomm]

The only sure way to have a Ducati running at all times is to own a few of them at a time.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by Trip

I love owning multiple bikes, I am restricted to 3 by my wife. If I wasn't restricted, I would have a whole pile of em.

You may want to check out something like a SV650 naked. Great bike. Have to go used though.

Vstrom/Versys, anything like that would be a great mile eater and low maintenance twin.

I know all those other options make good sense, but they don't get me excited about owning another bike, except maybe the SV650. I wouldn't mind having another one of those.

Originally Posted by azoomm

The only sure way to have a Ducati running at all times is to own a few of them at a time.

I've heard that Ducati has come a long way in terms of lowering maintenance intervals and increasing reliability. Have you heard/experienced otherwise?

At least if it's down for work/fixing, I'll have another bike to ride.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by jtemple

I know all those other options make good sense, but they don't get me excited about owning another bike, except maybe the SV650. I wouldn't mind having another one of those.

The problem with a lot of bikes that get you excited, is they are very limited and you will quickly want to turn around and sell them. This is where a lot of multiple bike owners fall. They buy and sell very often, constantly searching for something to excite them. Most people like this don't buy new. It's much more cost effective to turn around and sell used bikes.

As far as monsters, I have always heard from owners that they are a much better bike to just stand around and look at. I came close to buying one, but was talked out of it.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Trip

The problem with a lot of bikes that get you excited, is they are very limited and you will quickly want to turn around and sell them. This is where a lot of multiple bike owners fall. They buy and sell very often, constantly searching for something to excite them. Most people like this don't buy new. It's much more cost effective to turn around and sell used bikes.

As far as monsters, I have always heard from owners that they are a much better bike to just stand around and look at. I came close to buying one, but was talked out of it.

My favorite monster is my 93. But, that's because of everything I've put into it.

The current Duc I have the most experience with is the Hyper. It is still going to need someone to do those valves... But, she's been behaving in the mechanical department. All I've dealt with is random recalls and a class action lawsuit for the plastic tank they say will expand because of ethanol in our fuel.