Demo'd a Ducati Monster 1100 S today.

[Hyperlite]

OK OK you're not the guy in that video.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Exactly that same as the bike I rode.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Saga
Get defensive about it all you want, the reality is that the majority of cruiser riders I've ever met (note: that owned bikes less than two years old, the hard-core guys tend to own 10-20+ year old bikes!) are fucking doctors, lawyers, dentists, and all other forms of weekend warriors with too much disposable income and no actual riding skill. To them, it's all about image.

Regardless, I'd rather own a Jap bike simply because the damn thing will last me far longer without falling apart, and takes WAY better to performance parts - probably primarily because there is an actual market to make aftermarket parts for the Jap bikes with how many there are. Someday we should meet. I could probably school you on any bike you own on the '85 Nighthawk 750S Turbo shaft-driven cruiser I have in pieces in my garage once it's re-assembled when it comes to these "twisties" you refer to.

Seriously though, I love your opinions and all but typically you just like to rant about something, be it SUV driver's, or whatever. Ride safe.

Maybe...then again, you might be surprised. I never claimed I could beat anybody but I have been able to hang with some pretty experienced riders without much difficulty.

And I wasn't being defensive. I simply think you have some disdain toward guys who ride anything that isn't a Japanese super sport and you really shouldn't. I've met all kinds of riders from guys on custom choppers to guys on SVs and we all share a common bond...a love of motorcycles and riding.

Don't be so quick to judge.

Personally I'd doubt any hardcore rider would have 37k+ posts on a geek board in 6 years

But then again someone that swears on the Elise I think is just trying to be different.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Saga
Get defensive about it all you want, the reality is that the majority of cruiser riders I've ever met (note: that owned bikes less than two years old, the hard-core guys tend to own 10-20+ year old bikes!) are fucking doctors, lawyers, dentists, and all other forms of weekend warriors with too much disposable income and no actual riding skill. To them, it's all about image.

Regardless, I'd rather own a Jap bike simply because the damn thing will last me far longer without falling apart, and takes WAY better to performance parts - probably primarily because there is an actual market to make aftermarket parts for the Jap bikes with how many there are. Someday we should meet. I could probably school you on any bike you own on the '85 Nighthawk 750S Turbo shaft-driven cruiser I have in pieces in my garage once it's re-assembled when it comes to these "twisties" you refer to.

Seriously though, I love your opinions and all but typically you just like to rant about something, be it SUV driver's, or whatever. Ride safe.

Maybe...then again, you might be surprised. I never claimed I could beat anybody but I have been able to hang with some pretty experienced riders without much difficulty.

And I wasn't being defensive. I simply think you have some disdain toward guys who ride anything that isn't a Japanese super sport and you really shouldn't. I've met all kinds of riders from guys on custom choppers to guys on SVs and we all share a common bond...a love of motorcycles and riding.

Don't be so quick to judge.

Personally I'd doubt any hardcore rider would have 37k+ posts on a geek board in 6 years

But then again someone that swears on the Elise I think is just trying to be different.

Who said I was a hardcore rider? WTF is a hardcore rider anyway?

I have put over 5,000 miles on my bike in the 10 months since I bought it...how many miles have you ridden in the last 10 months?

 

[Arkaign]

Jules, when the bus hits you, I'll put up your AT Memorial thread

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Arkaign
Jules, when the bus hits you, I'll put up your AT Memorial thread

And there will be much rejoicing I'm sure.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Arkaign
Jules, when the bus hits you, I'll put up your AT Memorial thread

And there will be much rejoicing I'm sure.

Nah No rejoicing, but much remembrance

Seriously, be safe out there, I'm an old-time rider myself, but no iron-horse for the past 4 years. Maybe someday when I retire out of this god-forsaken metroplex.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Who said I was a hardcore rider? WTF is a hardcore rider anyway?

I have put over 5,000 miles on my bike in the 10 months since I bought it...how many miles have you ridden in the last 10 months?

That's like the president asking the people 'when have you been president?'

anyway you seem to be making yourself an authority on bikes, act like you have experience in them all and even throw in the SUV hatred to seal the deal. Fact is like the Elise you brag about all the time, the real diehards are on a very different path than you.

I am sure you 'hanging' with experienced riders without much difficulty is due to them only being at 3/10's and you being at 7/10's.

I just get curious where out of the blue someone becomes an expert practically overnight.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

anyway you seem to be making yourself an authority on bikes, act like you have experience in them all

I just get curious where out of the blue someone becomes an expert practically overnight.

Bullshit, I never claimed to be an expert. I never claimed to be anything more than knowledgeable about the subject.

Got anymore bullshit you'd like to try to sell here?