Is test riding for fun wrong?

agnes · 13 Jul 2010 at 18:29

I have always been curious how the new Ducati's handle... Such as the 848/1098 models, the new streetfighter and so on.

Now, I have still not got my 748 back from it's engine rebuild and I was thinking, is it wrong to go for a test ride for both testing purposes and also keep that spark for riding in me?

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jon.bda · 13 Jul 2010 at 18:33

Wouldn't hurt, you might even fancy an upgrade!

. Just don't test ride them the Whitham way!!!.

mingeroonie · 13 Jul 2010 at 18:34

Test away!
I had a new Yamaha dealership open near my workplace and within a week I was out blatting around on the then brand new R6 for the afternoon

At the time there was no way I could afford it, but I did go back about a year later and buy one!

Fireskull · 13 Jul 2010 at 18:36

Be aware that some ducati places can be snotty and turn down a test ride if they think you have no intention of buying lol

"andy" · 13 Jul 2010 at 18:38

at a dealer no not wrong imo. infact surely it is one of the reasons they do test rides. hoping that you fall in love and decide to buy or at the very least spread the word

jon.bda · 13 Jul 2010 at 18:40

Fireskull said:
Be aware that some ducati places can be snotty and turn down a test ride if they think you have no intention of buying lol

But if he mentions he already has a 748 and gives the correct funny handshake...

agnes · 13 Jul 2010 at 19:56

jon.bda said:
But if he mentions he already has a 748 and gives the correct funny handshake...

I have learnt 2 3rds of the handshake, so might not be able to pull that off!

lol, cheers guys for the input

Will give em a call and see what I can sort out for sunday

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Sagalout · 13 Jul 2010 at 20:13

Is a Ducati handshake one that leaves oil on the other persons hand?

.one. · 13 Jul 2010 at 21:06

The bmw handshake is very similar but with a twist.