Ducati virgin and soon to be owner!

So I've waited many years to be able to buy a Duc and now I have the chance! My husband and I were originally looking for a Multistrada, we couldn't agree on it. Then we thought about a 1098. We liked it but had some concerns. Like maintenence and everyday rideability. We do alot of miles but wanted something to enjoy together and didn't want to spend all our time getting it serviced. Some how the bike Gods have been good to us and when we went to see a potential buy, it left us with a bad taste in our mouths. Not because the bike wasn't good but the particular bike we looked at left us with the impression that we needed to do our research.

We then went to our local dealer that had a 1098 and a 1098s, we figured we start our reseach there. Neither of those bikes were appealing to us, for a dealer, the bikes looked like they have been standing in the rain and we wanted something pristine. That's when we saw the 1199 and a sign that read "Demo bike". I asked for a test ride and my husband asked me not to fall in love with it. After 40 mins on the bike and getting happily lost with a gas light on I got a bit depressed that I had to bring the bike back. This is the only bike besides my 06 R1, that I instantly felt connected with. It was easy to ride, the sound is awesome and felt so light. The bike basically felt like it was tailored for me. My husband being the nerd that he is loved all the electronics as well as the ride height and weight. Then came the real test, how was it going to feel to sit on that tiny little plank on the back? Surprisingly more comfortable than the couch on the back of a Gsx-r! We fell in love, there was no going back. All this and we didn't even take the time to admire the looks. I've never seen a more stunning bike! This thing is ... on wheels, and if you've never had ... or you have a problem getting laid, this bike is a great alternative. That was yesterday and now we have decided to get a used 1199s Abs.

I'm thrilled to soon become a proud owner of a Ducati, especially an Panigale! If you haven't ridden one and are on the fence on deciding what bike to get, test drive one if you can, you owe it to yourself. I know there are faster bikes out there but seriously do you want to ride on the back of something that resembles a wrestler with a strange gimmick?

Cheers everyone, ride safe... well as safe as you can.

We know its you craigslist...

Here you are: Looking for a Big BOY to ride me like an 1199 - m4m

Where's his flip flops?

that ............. craigslist pickles is certifiably mentally ill.

VAST said:

that ............. craigslist pickles is certifiably mentally ill.

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Did you see his craigslist ad? Apparently he's gay too.
If any of you are liberals I apologize for my use of the word gay and .......
....NOT!

where u put your johnson into a consenting adult ain't my biz and i could give a .... if craigslist-pickles was a mid-op tranny so long as it didn't .... this place up i'm completely accepting of anyone.

but the sheer idiocy and mental illness of this person is quite pathetic...

White13Pani said:

Did you see his craigslist ad? Apparently he's gay too.
If any of you are liberals I apologize for my use of the word gay and .......
....NOT!

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Ignore those haters. They are just being rude trying to drive traffic to a different site. Enjoy your 1199

cl'ed

craigslistbuyermn cl'ed himself when his mommy .... him out her .... craigslistbuyermn's mommy is Craig.

craigslistbuyermn said:

cl'ed

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What the hell is going on here? What's with all the nasty comments regarding what I perceive to be a simple post and greeting? Am I missing something?

I was going to post a simple response and a warning to the potential buyer that they should not buy this bike without knowing what they are getting into. (Its extremely unreliable, difficult to work on, and a general pain it the ... most of the time. That said, when it's working and you are out there riding the bike like it was designed to be ridden, there is nothing like it... absolutely fabulous.)

It appears that many of you don't really want to be on this forum, or think it is your personal playground in which to abuse others. Again, am I missing something? did I just jump into a thread that is a product of something else happending in this forum?

Regardless, I must say that I am disapointed in the evolution of this community if this is indicative of the behaviour of its members.

Styler said:

What the hell is going on here. What's with all the nasty comments regarding what I perceive to be a simple post and greeting? Am I missing something?

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Because this is an alter ego of Craigslistmn the ......... that's destroying this forum....

Stw said:

Because this is an alter ego of Craigslistmn the ......... that's destroying this forum....

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@Styler....search the name above and see how many posts he/she/physco has made in the last 2 weeks...539 to be precise and counting...not one of those posts are of any use!!

But don't worry Styler... the brilliant forum owner will fix this up in no time at all.............................................

Pickles1199 i think your soft!! and your story is ........!! have fun on your bicycle/scooter you flop around town with!

Still feeding the troll.....

BrisDuc said:

.not one of those posts are of any use!!

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Well, none of mine are either.