My New Scooter Is On The Way!!! (Dial-Up Beware)

[joeychitwood]

It's a 1999 Ducati ST2 in immaculate condition. It was loaded onto the moving truck yesterday in Prescott, Arizona. It should be here in 7-10 days.

http://images.mdlindquist.com/DSCF0358%20%28Medium%29.JPG

http://images.mdlindquist.com/DSCF0357%20%28Medium%29.JPG

http://images.mdlindquist.com/DSCF0359%20%28Large%29.JPG

http://images.mdlindquist.com/DSCF0360%20%28Medium%29.JPG

http://images.mdlindquist.com/DSCF0362%20%28Medium%29.JPG

http://images.mdlindquist.com/DSCF0363%20%28Large%29.JPG

[Fat Man]

So what are the odds of the movers takin' it for a spin somewhere along the way?

[Petie]

Do you get the one in front of it too? I think it should be a twofer deal since you have to wait 7-10 days for it to show up. :)

[MarksReef]

Very nice.

[joeychitwood]

The mileage upon loading is recorded on the invoice and witnessed by the seller. It is then recorded on delivery to me. It had better be the same!

I already have a touring bike (Harley FLHTCUI) so I don't need the cruiser in the front of the truck.

Now I'll have a bike for driving to church and work.

[Fat Man]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7514734#post7514734 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by joeychitwood
The mileage upon loading is recorded on the invoice and witnessed by the seller. It is then recorded on delivery to me. It had better be the same!

Now I haven't messed with scooters in a long time, but isn't it simple a matter of disconnecting a cable?

[joeychitwood]

So which one of those two mover guys is you?

[budhaboy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7514755#post7514755 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fat Man
Now I haven't messed with scooters in a long time, but isn't it simple a matter of diconecting a cable?
yep.

[Crusty Old Shellback]

Looks like fun. Getting ready for the riding season up there I see.

Got to take mine in next week for some new tires. Then I'll be back on the road. :D

[Fat Man]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7514795#post7514795 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by joeychitwood
So which one of those two mover guys is you?

Niether, I didn't know cousin Vinnie could write though.

[oz]

Why such a BIG truck for a small scooter ? Its a waste of carbon.

[Minuteman]

Very nice, Joey! Must be nice to be independently wealthy...

[TheBimbo]

Love the color Joey... Be careful ...


Christy...

[Stephany]

It's cool they sent farewell pictures. :)

[Wilafur]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7515072#post7515072 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by oz
Why such a BIG truck for a small scooter ? Its a waste of carbon. as you can see there is another "scooter" in the truck. i'm sure the truck is packed full of bikes and then makes deliveries as they drive north east.

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7515077#post7515077 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lbrty9
Very nice, Joey! Must be nice to be independently wealthy... Unfortunately I have to keep working for a few more years. Do you think anyone will trust an 83 year-old ER doc?

[VoidRaven]

*drool* Oh how I love Ducati.......and though I am not a scooter rider how I would love to take that for a spin!

[pnosko]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7515082#post7515082 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TheBimbo
Love the color Joey... Be careful ...I believe a Ducati only comes in red. Very nice, joeychitwood.

[TheBimbo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7515667#post7515667 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pnosko
I believe a Ducati only comes in red. Very nice, joeychitwood.


:( I did not know that :p :p :p ...


Still love the color!!!


Christy...:cool:

[Wilafur]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7515667#post7515667 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pnosko
I believe a Ducati only comes in red. Very nice, joeychitwood. nope. i've seen them in other colors such as yellow, silver and black.

[Fat Man]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7515728#post7515728 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Wilafur
nope. i've seen them in other colors such as yellow, silver and black.

I just checked their site. Red, yellow or black are availiable.

[oz]

But is such a powerful bike ( and RED) recommended for senior citizen ?


:lol:

J/K

[pnosko]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7515755#post7515755 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fat Man
I just checked their site. Red, yellow or black are availiable. In a rare moment, I was being sarcastic.

[Crusty Old Shellback]

SOOO, how far do you think you can ride on that thing and STILL be comfortable? :D

[Fat Man]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7516112#post7516112 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pnosko
In a rare moment, I was being sarcastic.

Gheeez, and I missed it.

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7516118#post7516118 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by blown63chevy
SOOO, how far do you think you can ride on that thing and STILL be comfortable? :D I hear you have to drive fast enough for the air blast to push your body weight up off your hands and wrists. When you hit that fine balance point, (about 145 mph) you can drive, oh, say 20 or 30 miles before your hands are numb.

There are handlebar risers for the bike, and many people on the Ducati forums report 500-1000 mile days on the bike with no discomfort. We'll see.....

[TheBimbo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7516112#post7516112 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pnosko
In a rare moment, I was being sarcastic.


You, trying to be sarcastic??? Nah, you're joking right??? ;) This is actually quite surprising in an odd sort of way though :D ...


Christy... Again still loving the color choice, what does Mrs.Joey say???

[tkeracer619]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7514696#post7514696 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fat Man
So what are the odds of the movers takin' it for a spin somewhere along the way?

Very Slim. These guys probably do that for a living and taking a customers ride for a spin would most likely result in a loss of a great job. Imagine this. You get to drive across country with a van full of custom or exotic bikes, a trailer with a Porsche T. You get to load, sit, and handle some exotic stuff in that line of work.

When I moved to Colorado from NC I had my acura on a flat bed behind me. For about 500 miles I cruised with two of these guys with a football players $130,000 Porsche, they showed me the back of the truck and it had some amazing bikes in it the four could have = 7 digit price tags. Rolling exotic show :) It was nice though b/c my trailer dragged a cable and lost power to the lights. Not good with a 24ft uhaul and a blacked out flat bed trailer hauling a $50k Honda. They followed me until we could get it fixed. The guys I met were nice. I'm sure there are all types but I would bet with that much money the honest ones are the ones not behind bars.

[Crusty Old Shellback]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7516202#post7516202 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by joeychitwood
I hear you have to drive fast enough for the air blast to push your body weight up off your hands and wrists. When you hit that fine balance point, (about 145 mph) you can drive, oh, say 20 or 30 miles before your hands are numb.


LOL

There are handlebar risers for the bike, and many people on the Ducati forums report 500-1000 mile days on the bike with no discomfort. We'll see.....

Should be interesting to do 500 miles on that thing.

1000, I'd like to see the IronButt tha rode that. :eek:

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7516305#post7516305 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TheBimbo
Again still loving the color choice, what does Mrs.Joey say??? Mrs. Chitwood loves the bike. She's a motorcycle nut! How did I get so lucky?

[joeychitwood]

This will probably be me the first time I twist the Ducati throttle the same way I twist the Harley's.

http://www.extremestunts.co.uk/sitephotos/06.jpg

[pnosko]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[crp]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7516650#post7516650 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by joeychitwood
Mrs. Chitwood loves the bike. She's a motorcycle nut! How did I get so lucky?

I heard it's not the bikes she likes, it's the leather pants! :D

[dc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7517354#post7517354 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crp
I heard it's not the bikes she likes, it's the leather pants! :D

I think so too! :D Congratulations!

[jpfelix]

lovely ride! after dad's wreck last year i get no more scooters.

[TheBimbo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7517354#post7517354 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crp
I heard it's not the bikes she likes, it's the leather pants! :D


:eek2: tooo funnny... :lol:


Christy...

[joeychitwood]

Her leather pants or mine???

[crp]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7518714#post7518714 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by joeychitwood
Her leather pants or mine???

Well, yours of course! :lol:

[TheBimbo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7518731#post7518731 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crp
Well, yours of course! :lol:


Yes, your's...:lol: Does your wife want her own bike Joey???


Christy...

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7518747#post7518747 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TheBimbo
Does your wife want her own bike Joey??? She already has her own Honda Metropolitan. :D

http://images.mdlindquist.com/scooter%20009%20%28Medium%29.jpg

[TheBimbo]

Hmmm, not anything with let's say ummm...






more ooomph??? ;)


Christy...:rollface:

[Scuba_Dave]

I need to charge up my battery
Still pouring like mad here

[crp]

Joey, how's she going to race you on that thing??? You should have gotten TWO new bikes!

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7518933#post7518933 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crp
Joey, how's she going to race you on that thing??? You should have gotten TWO new bikes! I like the way you think!

Hey Scuba_Dave, you need a Battery Tender Plus (http://batterytender.com/product_info.php?products_id=2&osCsid=aa613a885064ff6d860440bed70b3578).

[ReeferMac]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7517354#post7517354 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crp
I heard it's not the bikes she likes, it's the leather pants! :D

Oh no, it's the bike... got a sweet spot she really likes at around 3200 RPM.... ;)

Up this way, the Doc's call them Organ Donors. I'm surpsised an ER doc would still ride on two wheels. Reminds me of watching the staff outside Roswell Park lighting up.
Regardless, sweet collection of steel and fiberglass there.

- Mac

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7520774#post7520774 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReeferMac
Up this way, the Doc's call them Organ Donors. I'm surpsised an ER doc would still ride on two wheels. Reminds me of watching the staff outside Roswell Park lighting up. If I really wanted to kill myself, I'd get an ATV or a horse.

[ReeferMac]

He, kid I went to HS w/ bought it that way. Snowmobiling near powerlines... The "support cables" were not properly marked, the suit claimed.
{they really need a :shakeshead: emoticon}

- Mac

[joeychitwood]

I've cared for three people in my ER killed on ATVs in the past four weeks. The last one involved a barbed wire fence. I haven't seen a motorcycle death since early spring of 2005.

[dc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7520568#post7520568 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by joeychitwood
I like the way you think!

Hey Scuba_Dave, you need a Battery Tender Plus (http://batterytender.com/product_info.php?products_id=2&osCsid=aa613a885064ff6d860440bed70b3578).

So does she get silver or black? :D

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7521086#post7521086 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dc
So does she get silver or black? :D Red!

[Stephany]

What? Leather pants?

I think it's the butt-less chaps that the chicks dig.

[Minuteman]

Had a very senior officer remark how funny mine looked one day. Said he'd only ever seen chaps like those at gay pride parades. I just wondered out loud if he went to a lot of those... He shut right up for some reason.

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7522072#post7522072 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Stephany
What? Leather pants? I think it's the butt-less chaps that the chicks dig. Like these? Taking a break at a rest stop.

http://images.mdlindquist.com/Stillwater%202004%20007%20%28Medium%29.jpg

[Crusty Old Shellback]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7522542#post7522542 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lbrty9
Had a very senior officer remark how funny mine looked one day. Said he'd only ever seen chaps like those at gay pride parades. I just wondered out loud if he went to a lot of those... He shut right up for some reason.

Well if you wore jeans under them instead of just your RC thong, then maybe you wouldn't get those type of comments so often. :D

[dc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7522682#post7522682 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by joeychitwood
Like these? Taking a break at a rest stop.

http://images.mdlindquist.com/Stillwater%202004%20007%20%28Medium%29.jpg


Oh yea, there is a draw to those! :D

[joeychitwood]

It's here, it's fast and it's fun!

http://images.mdlindquist.com/ducati%20delievery%20day%20007%20%28Large%29.jpg

http://images.mdlindquist.com/ducati%20delievery%20day%20006%20%28Large%29.jpg

http://images.mdlindquist.com/ducati%20delievery%20day%20008%20%28Large%29.jpg

[TheBimbo]

Wow Joey, that is really, really, really nice... Be carerful on that though ;) ... Thunder In The Valley is going to be happening here in a couple of weeks, I'll take some more photos if you Lounger's want...


Christy...:)

[Stephany]

Whoa..!
Is that seat that uncomfortable? heh

[Minuteman]

Be careful there, young Dr Chitwood...

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7566677#post7566677 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Stephany
Whoa..! Is that seat that uncomfortable? heh It's a $400 Corbin custom aftermarket seat which is actually built for long distance riding. More uncomfortable than the seat is the forward riding position, which takes some muscle building over time.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7566851#post7566851 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lbrty9
Be careful there, young Dr Chitwood... OK, Dad. I promise! :D

[Crusty Old Shellback]

Let us know how your butt and arms feel after say a little 400 mile road trip on that thing. :D

Nice looking bike though. ;)

[der_wille_zur_macht]

Dang. Doug has my dream car, and now the Doc has my dream bike.

I HATE ALL OF YOU!

I'd ditch the saddlebags though. Makes it look like it ate too much mint chocolate chip or something.

[der_wille_zur_macht]

PS - how do you guys like my new scooter? I think I need some more mirrors.

http://charada.blogia.com/upload/quadrophenia%204.jpg

[Stephany]

You wouldn't still think Doug had your dream car if you found out what that monkey did to it.

Where's Joey supposed to put all his stuff without those saddlebags?

[der_wille_zur_macht]

I'm not interested in Doug's actual car - only one just like it!

And who's ever on a sport bike long enough to need stuff? I think a pocket is probably big enough for the typical trip on one of those.

[der_wille_zur_macht]

Let me restate my post:

Putting saddlebags on a Duc would be like seeing a supermodel walking down the street in a designer dress with a neon green fanny pack!

[BrianD]

That is an awesome bike, Joey!

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7572516#post7572516 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by der_wille_zur_macht
Let me restate my post: Putting saddlebags on a Duc would be like seeing a supermodel walking down the street in a designer dress with a neon green fanny pack! The saddlebags allow me to carry my new "Grey's Anatomy" Emergency Surgery Kit wherever I ride.

Interestingly, with the saddlebags, my yearly insurance cost is about $300. Without the bags, the insurance on the bike would run about $1500. It seems the word "touring" in the sport-touring designation saves me a lot of money.

[der_wille_zur_macht]

Yet doesn't that bike have the same powertrain as the 998? :D

Talk about a loophole. You still get to lay down on the tank with short sporty handlebars and accelerate like mad, at $1200 less per year, with the ability to carry more than 50 pounds of tounge depressors!

[BrianD]

Joey, can I ride your bike?

[TheBimbo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7573412#post7573412 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BrianD
Joey, can I ride your bike?


Do you have a permit or a license ??? ;)



Christy...

[BrianD]

Psst. I don't need no stinkin license.

We accountants are rebels.

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7573367#post7573367 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by der_wille_zur_macht
Yet doesn't that bike have the same powertrain as the 998? :D Talk about a loophole. Shhh! Quiet! Farm Bureau might be listening.

Brian, I'll put the training wheels on this weekend and you can take it out for a spin.

[BrianD]

You aren't going to make me smoke a cigar are you?

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7574079#post7574079 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BrianD
You aren't going to make me smoke a cigar are you? You betcha! I'm gonna loosen you up and broaden your horizons. What do you want your biker nickname to be?

[TheBimbo]

The Big Kahuna :D ...


Christy...:rollface:

[pnosko]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7562755#post7562755 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by joeychitwood
It's here, it's fast and it's fun!

http://images.mdlindquist.com/ducati%20delievery%20day%20008%20%28Large%29.jpg Does this picture indicate you can't red-line a Ducati?

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7574508#post7574508 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pnosko
Does this picture indicate you can't red-line a Ducati? Good eye, Pete. There is no red line indicator on the tach, and as of yet, I don't know what the recommended red line is.

[stlrams88]

You are living my dream...that thing is gorgeous.

[finding nemo]

Beautiful bike Doc, but be carefull. I was widowed at the age of 19 because of a nice Triumph so I no longer ride one. I do love the free spirit type thing riding a bike but they scare me.
So be safe, don't stop short or your voice will be a lot higher ,but have fun.
Congrats.

[joeychitwood]

I spent all day yesterday installing the Ducati Designs headlight fixture, and it makes a huge difference. I really like the appearance also. Here are some photos of the bike after a cleaning, removal of the PIAA lights and new headlight and handgrip installation:

http://images.mdlindquist.com/1999%20Ducati%20ST2%20020%20%28Medium%29.jpg

http://images.mdlindquist.com/1999%20Ducati%20ST2%20029%20%28Medium%29.jpg

http://images.mdlindquist.com/1999%20Ducati%20ST2%20022%20%28Medium%29.jpg

http://images.mdlindquist.com/1999%20Ducati%20ST2%20023%20%28Medium%29.jpg

http://images.mdlindquist.com/1999%20Ducati%20ST2%20025%20%28Medium%29.jpg

[pnosko]

How did you get that scratch on the gas tank?

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7653106#post7653106 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pnosko
How did you get that scratch on the gas tank? It's just reflected light. The paint and tins are almost perfect. Just a few tiny rock pits on the front.

[pnosko]

No, it's just me trying to make you panic and look. I failed?

[joeychitwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7653189#post7653189 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pnosko
I failed? Yeah, but take it too hard. I failed once too.

[TheBimbo]

Well we'd also like a photo of you and Mrs.Joey tooo!!!



Christy...:rollface:

[Fred_J]

It's beautiful, did you pay one of those lemon checker services or go through a broker?

The only other reasonably priced bikes I would consider besides the HD are a Ducati and a BMW. Of course its been so long since I sat on either one my body probably no longer bends in the right places to ride one.

[joeychitwood]

Fred, I purchased the bike on eBay from a guy in Arizona. Though it's seven years old, it looks like it's only a year or two.

The Ducati has a deep V-twin rumble which I love, and it's the only bike other than a Harley that I really wanted. (I don't seem to like the people who ride BMWs.) I can't ride long distances yet, as the riding position takes some getting used to for a guy like me who's been sitting on a geezer glide for years. I'm installing some bar risers which will sit me up a little more, but it still has a forward riding position.

[mandrin13]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7514696#post7514696 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fat Man
So what are the odds of the movers takin' it for a spin somewhere along the way?

Last year when we moved from virginia to florida we used allied.They left alot of stuff.They broke stuff,and they packed bread from our pantry.They were supposed to unpack our stuff from the boxes but they sid they didnt schedule it and we had to do it ourselves.They put alot in storage(including the bread) without telling us.

So we will never use allied again.

[bluerug]

Who wants to race my bad boy. (in the woods that is,lol) You will kill me on the road, maybe mine will start quicker but you will eventually over take me.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j281/blue_carpet/IM001006.jpg

[Hoggn]

Nice ride.... I picked up 4 people this year who didn't make it through a bike crash, gotta love no helmet laws...

Doc when you get out on the open road you need to lay down on that and place your feet on the passenger pegs...



damn I smell rice!

[Monkey_Bone]

Hmm I smelled linguini until bluecarpet put upa side of rice pilaf.

LOL!!!

Wana bet an HD Fatboy can rumble the feathers off that wing?
;) LOL!!!

[bluerug]

How much are you willing to put on that, lol.