Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have

Just a plain old boring 1990 *BMW K100RS, solid as a brick, fairly lofty, heavy, staid, adequate and ............boring. The only motorcycle that one can fall asleep on. Dream hooligan tool is a Triumph speed triple.

*add a turbo and surprise the plastic fantastic brigade (well, in a straight line anyway).

Ducati Sport Classic (2006), Burnt Orange. Most exciting bike I've had, but service level at Duc leaves something to be desired. Mostly BMWs before.

Hatari

Re "service level at Duc"

Are you referring to:

* Reliability of the bike?
* Responsiveness of Ducati North America
* or Responsiveness of your local authorized Ducati dealer?

Thank you,

Cwlondon: The bike has been pretty reliable. I've been extremely frustrated with my dealer, the dealer I bought it from is a little shady too. I've had one significant issue and Ducati North America should be whipping the dealers into shape - but alas, no luck there.

Answer to your question is the dealer network (they're famous for this lack of organization, slow service), at least in my neck of the woods and Ducati NA. The bike is fantastic. Everyone should own a Duc, but now I know why everyone doesn't.

Hooray for the protective gear recommendations when riding. I believe in personal choice, but grimace when I see some kid and his girl on a sportbike in shorts, tee shirts, and no helmets.

Wanted to mention that there are back protectors available. They are a little uncomfortable at first, but when you get used to it you won't even notice that you have it on. Also protects the bottom of the neck a little.

Jim S.