Ducati Motorcycles and MV Agusta Motorcycles from Pro Italia

I have gotten into my fair share of trouble there. Bought both of my Ducatis and my MV Agusta from there. Great people and a cool Italian bike shop. Doesn't help that i'm just a few miles away from them.

You guys are the best. Perfect advice.

Keep it coming!!

Ara - I love the Disclaimer!

I am in a fit of grief and don't know what I am doing! Wait until you see what's next!!

Here's to hoping you find yourself in more trouble there! Looks like a great shop.

I almost bit on the Brutale a couple years ago, but my legs were just too long for it. I couldn't get my leg under the curve of the gas tank. I haven't been on the 08 though... do you know if the erg's have changed to accommodate taller riders at all? Not that 6'1" is all that tall...

Do tell!

In fact, tell us what you're deciding upon!!! Bike wise I mean...

I had the same issue with the Brutale (also 6'1). I have looked at them over and over and the ergos just don't fit me. It would be annoying on any ride over 10 minutes. I don't know if they have changed anything in the last few years, but my Monster was much more comfortable.

I just called Spectrum Motorsports in Irvine. They are a big Ducati dealer in my area. They have all three colors - red, white and matte black - in stock and are asking $10,200 out the door. They will deliver the bike to my house for $75 more so that I don't kill myself getting it home.

Now my dilemma is that I also want to get a new suspension system for my 997TT at a cost of about $12,000 (the whole enchilada with KW V3 coilovers GT3 control arms, sway bars, etc.). My wife won't let me get both the suspension and the bike (I know - I'm whipped). What should I choose??

Call 1-800-CC-Rider and sign yourself up for the training course. It's well worth it.

I previously owned a Monster S4R so I can say that Monsters are great bikes. The one issue that might be off-putting for a beginner is the throttle response on a Ducati; it is very abrupt. I'm sure it is better on a 696, but I'm sure it will still be there.

Let me know if you ever want to go for a ride. I'm picking up the Streetfighter when it comes out.

Here's me doin' some tricks on my Monster!

Ducati monster stunts

Not really, but I'm def. getting a streetfighterS this spring.

You have the cage, now you need the bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You need to be well rounded. Its a new day brother, you're stepping out on your own, might as well have a bike that signifies that.

Nice disclaimer Jamie! No one will claim you now.