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I think I just nearly got punched in the mouth at Honda Penn Ducati

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Here's something else that's bugging me about this.

You go to buy a new 'high end' Ferrari, they won't just let Joe-Nobody walk in off the street and plop down cash and roll out the door.

Hell, they won't even let you double up on the MSRP just to get one. They want you to submit a freaking resume and proof of ownership/experience and serious seat time with other Ferrari vehicles before they -hand pick- who gets the honor of purchasing one of their new high end vehicles.

This thing, the Desmodeci, and somebody at DNA can correct me if I'm wrong... It was first come first serve pony up the cash, you had to have simply owned another Ducati beforehand. No proof of experience necessary for purchase. IE, "I've got the cash, and I have another unridden Ducati collecting dust in my drawing room = I qualify."

I think Ferrari has the right idea.
 
I dont work for the dealer. I ment back in the office one of the reasons he did go pick it up is because he was with a client the entire day and to his defense he would loose way more if he leaves the client to go pick up a toy and besides it's called "professionalism" as far as the bike sitting the being dusted off eventually it will he does have a collection of over 85 vintage and modern bikes however he will track it before that happends.(season pass thru THE TRACK CLUB) the guy can ride the wheels off a bike, maybe not this particular bike but I know he can, he rubs elbows with a lot of professional riders hence the reason he got the top of the list for purchasing the bike.
But what can I tell you he"s a great person, he gives alot to the less furtunate and other charities. on like other people he puts his money where his mouth is a real class act!
 
I dont work for the dealer. I ment back in the office one of the reasons he did go pick it up is because he was with a client the entire day and to his defense he would loose way more if he leaves the client to go pick up a toy and besides it's called "professionalism" as far as the bike sitting the being dusted off eventually it will he does have a collection of over 85 vintage and modern bikes however he will track it before that happends.(season pass thru THE TRACK CLUB) the guy can ride the wheels off a bike, maybe not this particular bike but I know he can, he rubs elbows with a lot of professional riders hence the reason he got the top of the list for purchasing the bike.
But what can I tell you he"s a great person, he gives alot to the less furtunate and other charities. on like other people he puts his money where his mouth is a real class act!

85 bikes and he has a cheap HF trailer. Sorry, I smell BS.

Professionalism or not, something I've been waiting a month or months for that costs that much finally arrives. I'm going to plan ahead and make sure my schedule is clear so I can pick it up.

Or you know what? I'm going to whip out the old Visa and have it delivered by some pros. Or in his case, tell an assistant to make it happen. There's companies out there who specialize in the transportation of high end exotics. Hey, if you work in his office, why didn't you make this happen? Shit, this is -your- fault for not foreseeing this easily preventable incident.

Well, at least he scraped the 'new' off of it right off the bat so he can take it out and chock up some miles with that TRACK CLUB seasons pass without a second thought of tossing it away eating at the back of his head.

And with the money he saves getting it fixed he can buy a nice trailer.
 
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Here's something else that's bugging me about this.

You go to buy a new 'high end' Ferrari, they won't just let Joe-Nobody walk in off the street and plop down cash and roll out the door.

Hell, they won't even let you double up on the MSRP just to get one. They want you to submit a freaking resume and proof of ownership/experience and serious seat time with other Ferrari vehicles before they -hand pick- who gets the honor of purchasing one of their new high end vehicles.

This thing, the Desmodeci, and somebody at DNA can correct me if I'm wrong... It was first come first serve pony up the cash, you had to have simply owned another Ducati beforehand. No proof of experience necessary for purchase. IE, "I've got the cash, and I have another unridden Ducati collecting dust in my drawing room = I qualify."

I think Ferrari has the right idea.

curious... are you for tiered licensing as well?
 
I wouldn't send somebody else to pick up a Ninja 250, let alone a 75k motorcycle :dunno
 
Please see my post above, Plumber. Thanks.

Are you moderating or simply sticking up for a fellow Vampire? Your fellow Vampire basically picks a fight with a new RR owner but that's OK as long as he doesn't call him an asshole online. You are in a precarious position here. IMO you have limited options.
 
Are you moderating or simply sticking up for a fellow Vampire? Your fellow Vampire basically picks a fight with a new RR owner but that's OK as long as he doesn't call him an asshole online. You are in a precarious position here. IMO you have limited options.

No, he is enforcing the TOS, and trying to keep more people from saying something they will get dinged for.

No conspiracy theories here kthxbai.
 
Are you moderating or simply sticking up for a fellow Vampire? Your fellow Vampire basically picks a fight with a new RR owner but that's OK as long as he doesn't call him an asshole online. You are in a precarious position here. IMO you have limited options.

I'll exercise my option to close this thread for now, thanks.

I don't think we've ever met, but for some reason you just love taking pot-shots at me, Plumber.

For the record, I don't "stick up" for Vampires on BARF, least of all Moike. He's a big boy and lord knows he can stick up for himself plenty.

It's a very simple concept: Any of you can say whatever you want, and disagree as much as you want, you just can't resort to name-calling.

Here:
TOS 4.1
Members will conduct themselves in a respectful manner. This is not to say that arguments and disagreements between Members are not permitted, simply that a level of respect is to be maintained in doing so. Members' posts should not contain malicious personal attacks, flaming, baiting, post whoring (posting with the sole purpose of increasing their overall post count), trolling, e-sniping, e-stalking, indirect attacks, and other such activities are not conducive to a positive and productive environment. Such posts will be acted on by interpretation of BARF Moderators.

I'll let another Mod open this thread back up if/when they feel like it.

If you have any other kind words for me, Plumber, please feel free to send me a PM.

Good night.
 
Ok, thread is back to being open.

No calling each other names, no losing your cool... this is an interesting discussion, some guy is rich enough to afford and buy a $75k bike, and have an assistant/friend/etc. crash it on the way home. I personally would sympathize with him if I were to see him in person, but that is just me.

Now, stay on topic and play nice, regardless of your feelings towards the OP or the guy or what not.
 
75 thousand dollar bikes ride on the same contact patch as a $500 bike, and there is enough crap on the roads this time of year to take anybody down. Its a shame it went down, but its not the end of the world...its just a bike for christs sake.
 
Moral of the story?

Don't send an idiot that can't ride for shit to pick up a bike.

I wouldn't send somebody else to pick up a Ninja 250, let alone a 75k motorcycle :dunno

Yep. I wouldn't send ANYBODY else to pick up my motorcycle. New, used, $75 or 75 thou.
 
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