View Poll Results: What should I ride?
Ride the Duc and stand out.
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Rent a Harley and blend in.
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Harley or Ducati?
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Here's my situation:
I have a Ducati Multistrada, which I love, and it's great for long trips. It's fast and sporty, as well as comfortable and functional. It's perfect for an open road trip.
On July 6-8, my friends and I are planning to ride from Los Angeles to Holllister (about a 350 mile ride each way!!!) for The 60th Hollister Motorcycle Rally. It's going to be a huge event with more than 20,000 Harleys and the such riding to a small town between Gilroy and Salinas. I would love to join the festivities and hang out with the boys.
This is a pure hard-core Harley and Custom Chopper event. I don't want to look too out of place in my Duc.
The question:
Should I go take the Duc and stand out? Or should I rent a (stock) Harley and just blend in?
Renting a Harley Road King will be about $450 for the weekend. Although pricey, I don't eat up a lot of mileage and wear/tear on my own bike.
And I don't want to be hassled by crazy Harley riders...
So, which one:
Harley Road King
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Ducati Multistrada
I have a Ducati Multistrada, which I love, and it's great for long trips. It's fast and sporty, as well as comfortable and functional. It's perfect for an open road trip.
On July 6-8, my friends and I are planning to ride from Los Angeles to Holllister (about a 350 mile ride each way!!!) for The 60th Hollister Motorcycle Rally. It's going to be a huge event with more than 20,000 Harleys and the such riding to a small town between Gilroy and Salinas. I would love to join the festivities and hang out with the boys.
This is a pure hard-core Harley and Custom Chopper event. I don't want to look too out of place in my Duc.
The question:
Should I go take the Duc and stand out? Or should I rent a (stock) Harley and just blend in?
Renting a Harley Road King will be about $450 for the weekend. Although pricey, I don't eat up a lot of mileage and wear/tear on my own bike.
And I don't want to be hassled by crazy Harley riders...
So, which one:
Harley Road King
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Ducati Multistrada
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Last edited by PhilipMSPT; 06-11-07 at 03:03 PM.
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Take your Ducati, no question. I like the multi-strada, but I prefer the older 916/996 a lot more! The newer look with stacked headlights I don't care for as much.
Been riding for 10 years, mostly sportbikes but I've also had a goldwing, rebel, marauder and a couple standard bikes in there as well. For me, nothing beats a good sportbike for short blasts, and sport cruisers for longer rides. IMHO, the Honda VFR is the best all around bike. YMMV.
Have fun, Hollister is out of control! Bring your camera.
Been riding for 10 years, mostly sportbikes but I've also had a goldwing, rebel, marauder and a couple standard bikes in there as well. For me, nothing beats a good sportbike for short blasts, and sport cruisers for longer rides. IMHO, the Honda VFR is the best all around bike. YMMV.
Have fun, Hollister is out of control! Bring your camera.
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rent the Hardly. might be fun to act like a d-bag with all the other Harley d-bags for the weekend. besides, it will give you a greater perspective and greater appreciation for your Duc when you get home. just be sure to fill up those saddlebags with extra parts, safety flares, & oil
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