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I got a motorcycle with a sidecar. I'm glad I did and so is the dog!

 

I do not ride, so the MINI is me. But.... I have a neighbor who drives by each day to and from work, his Ducati has the most wonderful sound as he hits our street and pushes just a tiny bit to the next stop sign.

If you ride and you like it, I would go for it.

Don

Btw, I hit the last year of my 60s this month, so I understand. 70 starts another 10 of fun.

 

The greatest experiences of one's life involve risk, fear, exhilaration. When you're an old fart, unable to make it up the stairs pain-free, you'll not remember the day that you make a rational, safe what-to-do-with-my-day-off decision. You'll remember the first road trip you took on your shiny new Duck.

 

The clock is ticking....
Do what you want...
You won't get another chance....
Just remember you aren't as young as you were back in 1971...
Your reflexes are slower...
Road rash hurts like the devil...
There are a lot of crazies on the road now...

For me the MINI is my motorcycle....

 

Nice, best way to buy, now for a fast picture or two.

 

Do what you want...

Just keep in mind you don't bounce like you used too. They have really good quality protective stuff these days.

Have Fun!!

 

Too many bikes, not enough time. I always admired Ducati but they were just a little too raw for me. If you're asking for recommendations the last touring bike I had that was really sweet was a BMW 1150 RT.

What ever you get you will enjoy and if you find you made a mistake, it's an easy fix.

 

Oh my, read the marketing materials.

"post-heritage"

That's a new one on me.

 

Which out of the four variations are you leaning towards?

 

Interesting question. I purchased a Ducati Monster at age 52, spent a lot of money on it tricking it out and increasing its HP. Four years later as a retirement present I picked up a H-D Fat Boy. The H-D made me a better rider because I was more confident when riding it. One afternoon on the Monster I caught myself doing the ton while weaving across 4 lanes of Interstate. Suddenly, I realized this was pretty stupid especially for someone a brittle as me. I parked it for six years and gave it to a friend's son who was returning from service in Iraq. I never missed it. I still have the Harley but don't ride as often as I once did. Today, I turned 71 and four wheels on the ground feels very comfortable.

 

You shouldn't care what anyone else thinks about buying the Ducati and it doesn't matter what age you are. If you still have the ability and confidence to ride the Ducati, go for it and enjoy.