Art and Venom

June 3, 9:41 PMLA Motorcycle ExaminerWilliam Kenefick

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So I was fortunate enough to get the first Ducati Streetfighter, and ride it, and film it, and take it apart, and start to rebuild it..

Kind of crazy for me to think that I took a brand new bike, the only one allowed to be ridden on US soil, and I stripped it to the bare frame. The first time I rode her, the plan started to form in my head, like a mad scientist thinking of his frankenstein...  A transmutation from a cluttered compromise to a svelte vixen. Fom a hussy that wont put out, to a porn star bombshell, this bike was to be something special.

The real issue is with this article, well to be honest, with this entire story up until now, is that there is only the start, and barely a middle, and not really an end. The build process for me is one of action, and a bit less planning.. I can "see" the bike completed, even though at this point there are some holes in the picture, some blurry areas. I cant really convey that to you, as I find it VERY hard to verbalize my ideas in this area, and maybe a part of me, wants to save it all as a suprise.

Me simply having this bike pissed off some Tools at a local Ducati dealer that fancy thmeselves as custom bike builders.. More like hacks that have ripped off more people than they have helped. Sorry guys, it isnt my fault your bikes are a bit weak on vision and execution, so dont hate me for not being able to hold my tounge and kiss your ass. I dont care if you have the dealership in hollywood, well, the one closest to it..

Not to digress, but I really think this bike will be the cleanest, and best executed bike we have done to date.. Way less focus on paint and flash, WAY Retro, and very, very fast... Cant wait!

More later, Maybe

Will