LOL Nope due to the longevity of my online moniker I think I will just keep it... besides I tried to change it to something less denominational about 4 years ago like Squidshady, but no matter where I went everybody called me LDH anyway so why fight it.
And for the record I still think, no scratch that, I KNOW that many Duc owners specifically are ostentatious poser pricks with no real love or appreciation for the sport as it is all reserved for their bikes and ego's. It kills me to see these guys come in with a 1098S model and demand to replace their OEM Ohlins shock with a brand new TTX model when they literally have 2" pussy stripes on their rear tire. One guy actually had a flat spot like a truck tire, but continued to ramble on & on about how much riding he did and how he needed the advantage this new shock was going to give him
On the other hand I have met some Duc owners out here that have a much more realistic view of Ducati ownership that also happen to be fantastic riders. There were two at Thunderhill a few weeks ago that I just could not get enough of. Their knowledge and riding ability had my brain on overload and I learned alot from them.
At any rate while my steeds have become varied over the years my principles remain the same. The real gratification comes from riding the bike not just using it as jewelry
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