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Message started by Face on 04/13/15 at 19:45:36

Title: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and.......
Post by Face on 04/13/15 at 19:45:36

I have a story to tell. Not a very interesting one, mind you, but a story none the less. It's a story about a guy(me), a bike, and a girl (ooh exciting)! ;)

It all began about a month ago. I've been eyeing a new Ducati for some time, but just couldn't justify the price..... that is, until....

I happened to be browsing the local classifieds one day at lunch and what do you know, the very model I've been looking at is on there listed at $3000 below sticker for a new, 2015. Surely, I thought, something was wrong, but upon further inspection, it seems the dealer keeps one of each model around as a "demo" model for test rides and for the general manager to take to lunch when he's feeling spry. Once the demo model has outlived its' usefulness, Ducati North America rebates the dealer $2500 so they can pedal a "new" bike that's already racked up some miles, in this case 1500 or so. The dealer then fronted another $500 and there you have it. Sweet deal, I thought......so...

After getting my ducks in a row with insurance (a story for another time) and financing I found an evening I could go down and get the ball rolling on the purchase.

This is where I really got in trouble.

I pulled into the dealership just as the sun was setting, and what do I see across the parking lot? An absolutely stunning young woman (she's not as young as I first thought) sitting on an MV Agusta. I stood there for a moment or two, admiring the view then, thinking nothing more of it, decided it was time to go inside and get down to business.

About 45 minutes 'til closing there's not much action in there, and no salespeople in sight. So I wandered around looking at the swag and such, waiting for someone to appear. ....Have you guessed where this is going yet?..... Yep, the little gal from the parking lot walks in and asks if I've been helped. (smooth voice) "Why, no....No I haven't. But take your time, I'm in no rush." I say to her, without trying to oggle or stammer.

Things went well from there. As we went through the sales agreement and paperwork, we were clearly both trying to gauge the other without being obvious (so cute, isn't it?), and by the next evening when I picked up the new baby, we had a Sunday morning ride and breakfast date lined up.

It's now been a little less than a month and we've been able to see each other 4 to 5 times per week. Honestly, things are progressing a little quicker than I'm used to (I do live in Utah, after all), but it all feels comfortable and natural. She's an amazing woman, a gun toting, Ducati riding, coffee snob, and really, who needs more than that?

I went in for a bike, and came out with a girl! Which do you think will be more expensive in the long run?...hmmm

My apologies for the ramblings, but at this point, I'm still excited enough about it to tell anyone who will listen. And I made sure to put the pics of the bike at the END of the post...hehe...

Here you go 8-) 2015 Ducati Diavel Dark Stealth
1198cc's, 162 hp, 240mm rear tire, and a whole lotta attitude!
http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o692/s2rdark803/c260a5e9-ec0a-445d-b7b4-e9dd7bdd29b4_zpsvnjrv2vq.jpg
http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o692/s2rdark803/17fbcd85-3226-4907-9195-923f02da3274_zpsiezbcq1a.jpg

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/13/15 at 19:56:49

Okay, nice,, you've got pics to support the plausible part of your story.
And it IS a great story.... but , well, MV Augusta,, mite need to see that.

Ohhh, yea, the Girl, almost forgot....

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by Face on 04/13/15 at 20:19:12

Haha.... good call, JOG!

Unfortunately the MV wasn't hers. She's a salesperson at the local dealer that has all the Italian brands.

She rides a 696 Monster, and no..... you don't get a picture of her either!

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/13/15 at 20:44:25

There might be a better way to show where you are.

It is rare to see decals for Sam Houston Institute of Technology.
Or
Central University of North Texas.

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by mpescatori on 04/14/15 at 01:15:12

6A757374696E5F6F5F67757932000 wrote:

There might be a better way to show where you are.

It is rare to see decals for Sam Houston Institute of Technology.
Or
Central University of North Texas.

Salt Lake [city) UTah ? ;D

Anyway, the story has grounds to be true.
I will not give you the "Mr.Spock" statistics, but a bike riding, gun totin', bombshell girl?
Yeah, definitely somewhere out there in the universe.

http://37.media.tumblr.com/035345b4f4d2d0d38d5befab8a0c0659/tumblr_n7dao5mGCz1roorhto3_500.gif

Why not in his ? Our ours ? :D

http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af151/snubbyfan/forum%20pics/logic_zpse5d38b07.jpg

Face, I call your bluff, money on the table, cards down, your call 8-)

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by jcstokes on 04/14/15 at 01:40:32

Why does she need a gun?

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by Dave on 04/14/15 at 03:21:31

Well if you are losing your mind.....at least you are having fun in the process!

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by savagelocal on 04/14/15 at 16:45:40

Pics of both or neither happened. ;D

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by old_rider on 04/14/15 at 17:27:21

So...um, you are in Utah huh? how bout bringin' her down to Texas this weekend?
We are having the "not the dragon run" over in Kerrville..... ridin' the three sisters.....
Although it is not like the MMR pre dragon show.... (were you can shoot at targets until your hearts content, or everyone runs outta ammo), maybe next year :)

I like the CC's of the Divel....but its a bit um... angular....and the exhaust pipes look weird.... maybe if I could ride it, i'd change my mind....
::)

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by Face on 04/14/15 at 21:08:02

A bit of skepticism is to be expected! Believe me, I understand!

Yes, for me anyway, it does seem a bit too good to be true. Could she be the perfect woman? Time will tell, my friends, time will tell. It is still early.... less than a month, as I said. We have a long way to go, but I'm thrilled to make the journey.

Why does she need a gun? She doesn't...... Utah, remember... pretty safe place... But I still like that she packs it. Sexy somehow.

As for the bike, it does have a unique look, I'll admit. I affectionately refer to it as my Batmobile. Very angular indeed. No Savage in the corners, but surprisingly nimble. And as far as the straights go...... well....... even the crotch rocket boys can't keep up. And no that's not bragging, look it up for yourself, it's the simple truth.

OK.... it's a little bit of bragging! ;)

I've been hoping to join you all on a ride for some time. One day I will. I was wanting to do it on the Savage, but that seems to be a project in constant evolution. Might have to bring the Diavel, and with luck, the girl.

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by old_rider on 04/14/15 at 21:59:27

There ya go! That's the attitude! :)

Title: Re: I may have lost my mind. New Bike...... and...
Post by Art Webb on 04/14/15 at 22:03:16

Bring what ya got and run what ya brung!