Thanks Ed.
Steve,
I walked into the local Ducati dealer about 10 miles away with cash deposit in hand. Five HMs on the floor, two Standards and three S models. I bought a Standard for a little over $12K OTD, $200 less than Martin's quoted me plus they dropped the freight and prep. Also, they are not a PIA about DIY maintanence voiding warranty, I just have to document work. The S model has Ohlins shock vs. Sachs on the standard (sound familiar), Ti coated Zoke fork with stiffer springs, monoblock Brembos (too strong for street IMO) and slightly lighter wheels. More track than street relative. The salesman is an ECEA guy and also rides the trails up by my house, so we got to BS'n and things worked out. Its immpossible for a dirt bike guy not to love this thing, pics don't do it justice.
As far as my problem I wish it was a simple as drowning it in vodka, I have some stuff I brought back from Russia that will kick your ass!
