After a long, long search, I found a used Ducati 800 Supersport in excellent condition at a price I could afford.

Most of the bikes I found, if they were in good condition, I couldn't afford them. If I could afford them, they weren't in good condition.

Why have so many used Ducatis been dumped?

This one is an 05 with 4,000 miles. Ridden by a little old lady, they tell me. Actually, it was ridden by an old guy (like me) who traded it in on a convertible Mercedes and a young wife (unlike me). Me? I'd trade the Mercedes and the young wife in on a used Ducati anyday. Would EBay allow that?

Anyway, they just loaded it on the truck. It should get here just in time for Christmas. I'm gonna park it between the Harley and the dirt bikes, and if I get laid off in 2009, I'm gonna sell one of my kids.

Most any of you hooligans will be faster, but I'll be purtier. Next time you get out for a spin, let me know so I can come along and gloat.

ape