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Hawg Driver
MTS: Not specified

   

Joined: 19 Mar 2005
Posts: 1
Location: Osan AB, Korea

PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:37 pm Reply with quote

Thinking of getting a MTS in Korea, however, would like owner inputs into any faults/bad experiences/ unknowns before I make the plunge. I have owned several ducatis 900SS/F-1B/916/ST4 so I know about their standard quirks.

Thanks - LUGNUT
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falcofred
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 09 Jul 2004
Posts: 731
Location: N.E. Tennessee

PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 10:30 pm Reply with quote

If you've owned all those other Duc's there's nothing new to report, Ducati mirrors suck, they won't put an engine red line on the tack, won't put a real helmet lock on, and they still can't make a kickstand.
I love mine dispite the little faults.
I've never been to Korea, just nerver imagined a Ducati dealer there. Go for it, no machine is perfect, your just buying a bike to ride for a while, it's not like you choosing a wife.
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fmechini
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)

   

Joined: 08 Dec 2004
Posts: 1016
Location: Skillman NJ, USA

PostPosted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 10:14 am Reply with quote

I have a 2005 model. The mirrors are better, the sidekick is working, the helmet holder sucks ... there is nor redline to a duc Very Happy

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2005 Red Ducati Multistrada "la signorina"
2003 Blue Suzuki DR650 "il muletto"
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Doc
MTS: 2003 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 25 Jan 2004
Posts: 2029
Location: Athens, Greece

PostPosted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:22 pm Reply with quote

fmechini wrote:
Ithere is nor redline to a duc Very Happy


Personaly I like this one Mr. Green

As for this:

falcofred wrote:
you're just buying a bike to ride for a while, it's not like you choosing a wife.


I tend to see it like "choosing' my girlfriend, not my wife Wink Mr. Green
Things to consider when choosing wife:
- low maintanance costs
- low mileage between services
- very "strong duty"

Priorities when choosing girlfriend:
- looks
- fun factor
- riding fun

And so much more.... Laughing Laughing Laughing

Doc

P.S: please don't let me be misunderstood or take offencse from the above, just joking Smile .

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falcofred
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 09 Jul 2004
Posts: 731
Location: N.E. Tennessee

PostPosted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:45 pm Reply with quote

Doc
No offence taken, I agree entirely. While deciding on what bike to purchase is important, especialy if choosing between two models, it's not a life or death decision, it's not a life long comitment. I really like my MTS, but I really liked my Falco, and my SV650, and my ST1100, etc. But none of them were perfect. I'm still married to the same wife of 16 years but have had many rides. Life is too short for just one T-shirt. Very Happy
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Rocker
MTS: Not specified

   

Joined: 27 Nov 2003
Posts: 1153
Location: Ashford Kent UK

PostPosted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 1:30 pm Reply with quote

Doc Are you married? If so has your wife seen the message you posted? Laughing

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Doc
MTS: 2003 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 25 Jan 2004
Posts: 2029
Location: Athens, Greece

PostPosted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 1:42 pm Reply with quote

Rocker wrote:
Doc Are you married? If so has your wife seen the message you posted? Laughing


My dear friend,

I just "missed" on getting married just a couple of months ago (her decision, not mine though Confused ). But so far, they tend to be a little "internet-ignorant" Wink , so I guess they'll miss my previous post.

Cheers,

Doc

P.S: How are you doing Dick ? Hope you're well (Sue also). I've been quite busy lately with the army and all, and also a bit "down", anyway... My best wishes to you, spring is already here (I talked with a friend from London earlierr today and from what he told me, the weather is clearing up up there too Smile ).

P.S 2: maybe I should go and get that solo-seat/pillion cover now, or not ? Neutral Sad

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Doc
MTS: 2003 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 25 Jan 2004
Posts: 2029
Location: Athens, Greece

PostPosted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 1:43 pm Reply with quote

Just one more thing: If I could find a "multistrada-wife", I'd do it in a blink of an eye Smile . But they are all so hard to find.........Even Ducati produced the Multi after sooooo many years... (better late than never eh ? Smile )
Crying or Very sad

Doc

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Rocker
MTS: Not specified

   

Joined: 27 Nov 2003
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Location: Ashford Kent UK

PostPosted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 2:06 pm Reply with quote

Doc wrote:
Rocker wrote:
Doc Are you married? If so has your wife seen the message you posted? Laughing


My dear friend,

I just "missed" on getting married just a couple of months ago (her decision, not mine though Confused ). But so far, they tend to be a little "internet-ignorant" Wink , so I guess they'll miss my previous post.

Cheers,

Doc

P.S: How are you doing Dick ? Hope you're well (Sue also). I've been quite busy lately with the army and all, and also a bit "down", anyway... My best wishes to you, spring is already here (I talked with a friend from London earlierr today and from what he told me, the weather is clearing up up there too Smile ).

P.S 2: maybe I should go and get that solo-seat/pillion cover now, or not ? Neutral Sad


Don't rush into anything. I was 40 when I got married and like anything worth having Sue was worth waiting for. As to the seat cover I personally feel that bikes such as the MS are best enjoyed solo.
The weather has improved here and I have even taken the MS into work a few times. I hope to be taking it on a trip to one of Sues Hornet rallies in Lincolnshire next week-end

Sorry to hear you have been a bit down but just think every day is one nearer demob. Smile

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