Pauly

I am adapting a simplier lifestyle for the time being. This Yammie makes about 95 hp at the crank. The Multistrada made 95 and the Supersport made 80. Not much of a downgrade, really. Power will just be above 8k rpm, instead of on the floor. The valve service intervals are 26k miles, versus 6k. No body work. No expanding fuel tanks. No broken mirrors every other ride. No timing belts. No nonsense. Just a middleweight carver with rock-solid reliability. Four-pot monoblock calipers tied to braided hoses are strong enough for street duty. I don't brake that often, anyway. A quick handlebar swap will get me close to Multi ergos, too. I like that riding position and want to get near there. I don't need more engine to go fast. I do need suspension, though. I already have that sorted and budgeted. It will be fast enough when I am finished with the build. The Multistrada has a $1700 shock and $2500 forks. The ST has the same shock, albeit less travel, and fully adjustable Showa forks. The FZ6 comes with non-adjustable suspension, save for rear preload. The forks have zero clickers annywhere. Its suspension is garbage for anything more than mild street riding. That 2008 Multistrada is the best handling street bike I have ever ridden. @dpgasser can vouch for its handling prowess. I am hoping to get the FZ6 close enough to that to keep me entertained.

Ducati is gone. So long, shitbox.

I was hoping you'd show up, slut.

Smooth, but it's filled with bird shot.

Ew, Gross. Because it is "new" to me. You fucking asshole. You win a date with me. No guac upgrade, though.

@Bad324 has been slapped with a 24 hour posting restriction for non-compliance.

It is Japanese. Questions are not guesses.

...and it isn't Italian. So, in classic @NinjaDoc fashion, here goes the guessing game. First clue: It has zero electrical doodads to assist the pilot. ( @Tonik & @Tpoppa are excluded from playing) I will answer one question per post. Each guess counts as one point. Three points results in a 24-hour time out; where you have to sit and think about your actions and how they affect those around you. Winner gets a lunch date with me at any Chipotle of your choosing. Let the games begin.

Definitely should buy it. That bike is cool as hell.

The Wheelhouse has 32c GravelKings mounted. If I am in town, I should be down. Slow...but down.

Samco hoses and clamps. They seem to be very high quality. Fit is top rate. The stainless clamps are pretty serious. To be honest, I am disappointed I had to buy them for a bike with 12k miles. I am not happy, but I am hopeful.

I have mixed feelings.

Dufuq?

That mobile site is trash. I think he should use that Kel-Tec to shoot the developer.

Looking at the two pairs of rotors... the carriers are way different. The stock Brembo is a "snowflake" pattern and the new rotor has more of a "wagon wheel" design. I don't know if I can land on any material to hold the tone ring. Shit.

Skidmark. I mostly paid so Isaac could get a tatse. I am hoping he catches the bug. We tore into the Duc today and had a good time. He likes it up there and even started scouring CL for bikes he can afford.

"Southern Christian Woman Loses Her Mind" is not a deal breaker for me. I bet there is more to her story than we got to see. Either way, still convenient and decently priced. I like the seclusion and access to Bojangles and the pizza joint girl. I think her name was "Slaussez"

Hoses installed. Fuel tank removed and heading to the radiator shop to be sealed. New rotors have no threaded hopes for the tone ring. Might have to modify the new rotors by hand. (Yes.. I am that good.)

I need a dual sport.

Agree, 100%. I did the whole "motorcycle lifestyle career" and it didn't work out. I found you actually miss out on most good days of riding. Plus, most Ducati owners are insufferable cunts to deal with.

I paid $400 for my first decent bike. It was a 2012 Specialized Sirrus Sport that was barely a year old. It also came with a $600 wheelset that I moved over to my Trek road bike when I picked one up. Deals can be had if you are willing to hunt for them.

Hybrids are a good option for most people. I would personally not buy one with a suspension fork. It just ads weight and really doesn't provide any useful benefit for crushed stone paths. Far be it from me to take the joy out of buying your first brand new bicycle, but your money will go a long way with a used bike. A decent hybrid can be bought for a couple hundred dollars. A really nice (used) first bike can be had for $500ish.

New rotors in the mail. That wraps up my list of winter service essentials. Time to crack her open and rework what those guido hacks call a finished motorcycle.

Isabella has had timing belts that lasted longer than that Triumph engine. How dare you stick her in the corner while you praise that British POS. Have some respect and at least do it in another room.