Good friend of mine ratbikes everything. He's got a BMWR1100RS that has so far avoided the knife but his Buell XB-12R is currently flat black. I debated buying a ratted out Guzzi Daytona but opted for my Benelli instead; this guy still tickles something inside me, though. Problem with owning an Italian exotic is that italian exotics start seeming reasonable. Before too long you start seriously contemplating asking Ascario to build you something.
I'm down with that Mad Max bike. I'd befriend a little person and we could be Master Blaster for Halloween. I cannot imagine having those sorts of problems. It sounds nice. Currently my problems are, "do I spend money to fix my tooth, or to maintain my 21 year old car?" Someday, I would like to have an "Italian exotic problem" though. Plans A-C haven't gone so well, so maybe it's time for Plan G: Operation Gigolo.