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Multistrada In an Urban Environment
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 28
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Multistrada In an Urban Environment Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:43 am |
| I was just thinking about this yesterday while riding home. I work in Seattle and with our warm/dry summer I have been riding my MTS a lot to work - even though I don't buy bikes to commute on (I just ... |
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loking for RED right side fairing pieces + instrument mount
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 1
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loking for RED right side fairing pieces + instrument mount Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 3:26 pm |
| I believe I have a right side cover with an ouchie on it (a couple of scratches about an inch long) - it is still on the bike. I have a spare new one that came with the bike that I have not put on bec ... |
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I am looking at a 2007 1100s multistrada
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 11
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I am looking at a 2007 1100s multistrada Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:22 pm |
| Wow, $1100 for the 6k service, that seems rediculously high! two sparkplugs, a scan on the computer, an oil change, air filters. even with the clutch it still seems very high. what else did they do? d ... |
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I am looking at a 2007 1100s multistrada
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 11
Views: 19564
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I am looking at a 2007 1100s multistrada Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:29 pm |
| Thank you for the reply. Yes, from what I understand the maintanace costs have been reduced, and intervals lengthened. which appeals to me. Tell me what your maintenance costs, intervals are? And what ... |
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I am looking at a 2007 1100s multistrada
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 11
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I am looking at a 2007 1100s multistrada Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 1:36 pm |
| Not that many people here own the new 2007 yet, and those that do probably haven't put that many miles on them. However, I feel confident in saying (without having ridden or even seen one) that they a ... |
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Engine/Exhauast heat effect on rider?
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 9
Views: 17485
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Engine/Exhauast heat effect on rider? Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:47 pm |
| I've found the heat is really noticeable only when stopped, and occasionally there will be a hot draft.Ditto |
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MTS1000 or DL1000 Suzuki
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 27
Views: 51578
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MTS1000 or DL1000 Suzuki Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 6:20 pm |
| I am 6'6", the MTS is as good as any other bike I have ridden for a guy my height. |
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New ducatist ... or not?
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 13
Views: 25286
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New ducatist ... or not? Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:14 pm |
I don't have many miles on mine (about 8K), but it is 2 years old and I haven't had any problems with it.
The cost of the regular scheduled maintenance was a little surprising, but I guess that is ... |
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SV650S to MTS620 - Hey! Hey!
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 9
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SV650S to MTS620 - Hey! Hey! Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 5:47 pm |
Ride them both/all (including the MTS 1000), look them over, then buy the one that speaks to your soul.
I would bet even money on the Ducati.
I have a co-worker that has the SV-650 as his first ... |
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Offroad?
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 9
Views: 16925
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Offroad? Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:24 pm |
| I've ridden some pretty hairy places with my GS, and I still don't care for it off-road or even just off-pavement. It is, and always will be, a too heavy street bike with an inch or two more travel. D ... |
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Pannier Sizes
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 8
Views: 16110
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Pannier Sizes Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 12:30 pm |
Give me the dimensions of your laptop and I will try it. I have 4 laptops of various sizes from really small to a good sized Dell that I can try. I can also take some measurements.
If you have a co ... |
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Maintenance costs
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 2
Views: 6969
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Maintenance costs Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:52 pm |
| It's not inexpensive, but whether it is expensive depends on your means and what you are used to paying. |
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748S owner considering MS or ST3s
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 9
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Re: 748S owner considering MS or ST3s Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:23 pm |
Second: New MS that had it's first 1000 km so I was allowed to pull open the throttle. I was satisfied with the engine but felt that the front of the bike was too light and the rear of the bike didn ... |
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Should I switch from the ST2?
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 6
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Should I switch from the ST2? Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:28 pm |
| As for starting - I think a properly running MTS will start almost everytime you touch the button - no throttle manipulation required until it is running, and then only to keep it running if it is col ... |
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Ducati Purchase 101
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Adventure Rider
Replies: 12
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Ducati Purchase 101 Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 1:55 am |
| Eastside Motorsports!!! I forgot all about that place. If they're open tomorrow I'm heading down to check out what they've got.I don't think any of the shops are open tomorrow - usually closed on Mond ... |
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