Post by thread:[OT]:: Audi buys Ducati

On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 11:37 AM, RussellMc <spam_OUTapptechnzTakeThisOuTgmail.com> wrote: > Audi buys Ducati > > > www.gizmag.com/audi-buys-ducati--time-to-celebrate/22221/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=6c887c7d9c-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email > - > As a prospective Ducati Monster owner (once my wife 'approves' it :) ), I'm glad it was Audi. I would have had a hard time imagining Ducati owned by GM or similar ;) -

On 4/20/2012 12:26 PM, Marc Nicholas wrote: > On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 11:37 AM, RussellMc<.....apptechnzKILLspam@spam@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Audi buys Ducati >> >> >> www.gizmag.com/audi-buys-ducati--time-to-celebrate/22221/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=6c887c7d9c-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email >> - >> > > As a prospective Ducati Monster owner (once my wife 'approves' it :) ), I'm > glad it was Audi. I would have had a hard time imagining Ducati owned by GM > or similar ;) > > -m Do you suppose they will double or quadruple the already high parts and service prices? ;) Joe W

> > I would have had a hard time imagining Ducati owned by GM > > or similar ;) > ;-) So, no chance of Ducatis with Vauxhall Astra engines then ? I have a friend who some years ago built a motorcycle from a Hillman Imp. He used as many Hillman Imp parts as was reasonably possible. Engine (850 cc), wheels, instrument panel, battery, probably rear shocks, ... much more. As I recall he built a two speed gearbox from steel plate plus HI gears etc. Needless to say he is fairly capable mechanically. When driven on the street the bike is unremarkable - almost nobody would notice anything unusual about it as it passes. But on closer examination the mind boggles, as it were. Impressive. Photos somewhere (film). Russel

{Quote hidden}> -----Original Message----- > From: .....piclist-bouncesKILLspam.....mit.edu [EraseMEpiclist-bouncesspam_OUTTakeThisOuTmit.edu] On Behalf > Of RussellMc > Sent: 21 April 2012 12:05 > To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. > Subject: Re: [OT]:: Audi buys Ducati > > > > I would have had a hard time imagining Ducati owned by GM > > > or similar ;) > > > ;-) So, no chance of Ducatis with Vauxhall Astra engines then ? > > I have a friend who some years ago built a motorcycle from a Hillman > Imp. He used as many Hillman Imp parts as was reasonably possible. > Engine (850 cc), wheels, instrument panel, battery, probably rear > shocks, ... much more. As I recall he built a two speed gearbox from > steel plate plus HI gears etc. Needless to say he is fairly capable > mechanically. > When driven on the street the bike is unremarkable - almost nobody > would notice anything unusual about it as it passes. But on closer > examination the mind boggles, as it were. Impressive. Photos somewhere > (film). > I recently went to a classic bike race at Pembrey circuit in Wales, and quite a few of the sidecars were running Hillman Imp engines, albeit very highly tuned ones. Apparently they get about 4 hours use between rebuilds, which must give them some kind of connection to old Ducati engines :D Mike ======================================================================= This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use, forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or services. =======================================================================