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    Re: Ducati vs. Reporter

    Well, anything that gets more motorcycles on the road is okay by me. Wait for $5/gal gas.
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    Re: Ducati vs. Reporter

    Totally disappointing.

    A parking lot with cars in it as a training ground run by a "professional" instructor?

    So he fell over the first time he got on a motorcycle, who cares. My disappointment is that this is what we are labeling "high quality training" for motorcycle riders.

    It's time for something better

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    Re: Ducati vs. Reporter

    I remember doing that multiple times when I first learned to ride too.

    I think the report on CNN was a good one as many new riders will tip over as well. I don't think the reporter is any worse than any first time rider. Just that he was being recorded and was using a Ducati Monster rather than some 125 enduro.

    At least there is training in todays world. Over a quarter century ago when I learned there were no schools or training at all. Your buddy (with zero instructor skills) showed you how in a parking lot, then you were off on the streets.

    I'm not saying it can't be improved, but its better than nothing...
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    Re: Ducati vs. Reporter

    When I took DriversEd in H.S., we had to meet the instructor a few times a week for in car - with a clutch - training... for an entire semester. And then I had 6 months of Dad and Mom telling me tidbits when I had a lerners permit. I was lucky that they are both highly skilled drivers so the info was solid.

    When I wanted my motorcycle license, it was a weekend and I was licensed. I wouldn't want to pay more than I did but I wouldn't mind a 5-10 day course spread out over a month or so...

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    "I got it, I got it... don't got it."
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    The instructor's wearing MY jacket.
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    Re: Ducati vs. Reporter

    Quote Originally Posted by drago52 View Post
    "I got it, I got it... don't got it."
    What a dramatic airport!

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    Re: Ducati vs. Reporter

    Appreciated the comment by the reporter alerting divers to look out for motorcyclists... Need more alert drivers!

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    Need more videos like these. It shows its okay to not know how to ride a motorcycle, but most importantly, to at least try and appreciate it what it takes to ride one. Raising awareness. 1 less cager is okay in my book.
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    we all started out that way. lol
    Right you are Ken!

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    Re: Ducati vs. Reporter

    Learning on a "Ducati Superbike"...where was the superbike?

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    Re: Ducati vs. Reporter

    save $$$ on gas by buying overpriced euro-trash!

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    Quote Originally Posted by brennahm View Post
    Learning on a "Ducati Superbike"...where was the superbike?
    Lol I was thinking the same thing. As long as he was going to dump a bike, it might as well be a duc.


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