THE NEW BIKES ARE HERE.............WOOOHOOOO

[joeschmo]

New Ducks are arriving at Bloodworth's. Paul Smart and Sport Classic in the store, more goodies to arrive shortly. Come on by and say hey(or hay).JB [thumbsup]

[MrDigitaL]

It would be nice if you called us and let us know what you were up to............. >

[ducatania]

So are you employed now? Order the new Mad Kaw yet?

[TheOther996s]

Went by yesterday to get my Vanson pants that I ordered 6 weeks ago.* J.B. was there!!!!* Saw the Paul Smart and the Sport 1000.* Although the Sport 1000 looks yellow on Ducati's web site, it's really a Univ of Tenn orange color (yuck!), and had a strange combination of parts finishes (Flat Black, Chrome, Brushed Aluminum, Gloss Black).* The clutch housing is flat black on the Sport 1000, but not on the Paul Smart.* The clutch cover is chrome on both - replacing it would easily be the first mod.* Replacing the rear sets with black ones would be the second mod.* The gas filler and mirrors are chrome (mirrors are body color on Paul Smart).* Frankly, I didn't care for all the chrome, even though it gives it a 'classic' look.* The tires are tubeless with a retro looking tread (Phantom), although the wheels are spoked.* The front brake lines are black - looks good.* Both bikes use the same seat, frame, tank, wheels, rear sets, exhaust, DS1000 engine, swingarm (looks very heavy) - most everything is the same.* The brakes are standard Brembos, not the mini-Brembos used on the S2R-800 and 620.* The exhaust from the front cylinder is almost a straight pipe to the dedicated exhaust can - pretty cool.* Both bikes use clip-ons, and of course the Paul Smart has the Ohlins kit front & rear.* Sport 1000: pretty cool.* Paul Smart: a bit cooler.* Seeing J.B. again - priceless!

[Mika]

i wanna see pics of the showroom when it gets full enough to be presentable.

[ducatania]

Originally Posted by M1000S

Although the Sport 1000 looks yellow on Ducati's web site, it's really a Univ of Tenn orange color (yuck!),

Ya musta have still been wearing your shades (or maybe beer goggles?... ;D). While it's more of a burnt yellow than traditional Ducati yellow, it isn't anywhere near UT orange.

They've now also got silver/black S2R1000, 620 Dark, 749 Dark and an ST3. Even a used S2R. Starting to look like a Duc dealership in there now.

[TheOther996s]

Originally Posted by ducatania

Ya musta have still been wearing your shades (or maybe beer goggles?...* ;D). While it's more of a burnt yellow than traditional Ducati yellow, it isn't anywhere near UT orange.

"isn't anywhere near" ... uhh, check out the UT Flag ... and compare it to the pillion cover. Dude, it's UT orange - and it sux!