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Forum index -   Wanna buy: Looking for replacement for my Caponord (UK)
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nav18tor
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Joined: 15 Apr 2011
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Location: UK, Essex, near the sea....

PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:30 pm Reply with quote

Just watched my 04 Aprilia Caponord burn to a crisp

Considering Multistrada as replacement

Has anybody owned both Caponord and Multistrada that can give me a comparison?


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el_dorito
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Gray)

   

Joined: 30 Oct 2010
Posts: 242
Location: Belgium, Antwerp

PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:58 pm Reply with quote

I'm sorry that I can't help you.

But I also can't stop wondering how your caponord would burn to a crisp. Are those electronics even worse then the multi?
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nav18tor
No Multistrada

   

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Posts: 542
Location: UK, Essex, near the sea....

PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:03 pm Reply with quote

el_dorito wrote:
I'm sorry that I can't help you.

But I also can't stop wondering how your caponord would burn to a crisp. Are those electronics even worse then the multi?


No, the electrics are exactly the same standard as Ducati, same issue's with sidestand switches, clocks ..............

Not sure what caused my fire, its not common but I suspect is was an electrical fault

Loved the Aprilia but I have never owned a Ducati and I need one Very Happy
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coman
MTS: 2007 1100 (Red)

   

Joined: 27 Sep 2007
Posts: 1956
Location: West Sussex, UK

PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:50 pm Reply with quote

[quote="nav18tor"]
el_dorito wrote:
Loved the Aprilia but I have never owned a Ducati and I need one Very Happy


Yes......................................... I think you do.

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victor
MTS: 2009 1100 (Red)

   

Joined: 12 May 2007
Posts: 46
Location: North Wales

PostPosted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:21 pm Reply with quote

I had an 03 Caponord a few years back and loved it apart from the poor build quality (corossion on most of the fasteners and wheel rims). The ride is far plusher and the engine isa lot smother on the Capo but then it is not as sporty as the Multi. Little things like the clocks misting is a common theme, however just looking at the Multi makes the difference to me, I love the trellis frame and lush red paint!
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nav18tor
No Multistrada

   

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Posts: 542
Location: UK, Essex, near the sea....

PostPosted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:56 pm Reply with quote

victor wrote:
I had an 03 Caponord a few years back and loved it apart from the poor build quality (corossion on most of the fasteners and wheel rims). The ride is far plusher and the engine isa lot smother on the Capo but then it is not as sporty as the Multi. Little things like the clocks misting is a common theme, however just looking at the Multi makes the difference to me, I love the trellis frame and lush red paint!


Victor

My Caponord was an 04 and apart from the nipples on the spokes, the build quality was OK
What let the bike down was the bean counters at Aprilia who under-specced on wiring, junctions, petrol connectors and other stuff

The engine is a "peach" and the ride is very comfortable but then mine burned out Shocked

Got to try a Multistrada, all I can afford is the 1000DS which is fine as its also what I want
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victor
MTS: 2009 1100 (Red)

   

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Location: North Wales

PostPosted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:30 pm Reply with quote

The bigest thing you will notice on the Multi is the engine. They do not like 3000rpm. Below and above is fine, but acelerating through the 3000 mark nearly shakes the thing apart. The sweet spot is between 3800 and 5500 on the 1100. Keep it in this range on the open road and it is fantastic, the traction out of corners never fails to make me grin.
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nav18tor
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:48 pm Reply with quote

victor wrote:
The bigest thing you will notice on the Multi is the engine. They do not like 3000rpm. Below and above is fine, but acelerating through the 3000 mark nearly shakes the thing apart. The sweet spot is between 3800 and 5500 on the 1100. Keep it in this range on the open road and it is fantastic, the traction out of corners never fails to make me grin.


I had an 08 Buell Ulysses, believe me when I say I know how a V twin can shake
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Booney
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Black)

   

Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Posts: 1454
Location: France,Midi Pyrenees

PostPosted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:14 am Reply with quote

nav18tor wrote:
victor wrote:
The bigest thing you will notice on the Multi is the engine. They do not like 3000rpm. Below and above is fine, but acelerating through the 3000 mark nearly shakes the thing apart. The sweet spot is between 3800 and 5500 on the 1100. Keep it in this range on the open road and it is fantastic, the traction out of corners never fails to make me grin.


I had an 08 Buell Ulysses, believe me when I say I know how a V twin can shake


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nav18tor
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PostPosted: Sun May 01, 2011 6:42 pm Reply with quote

Have you any idea how excited I am

No, it's nothing to do with the Royal Wedding, nothing to do with the Bank Holiday's ( I have worked them all and am working tomorrow)

Well a small clue

Its black, its got Terminogi's, its got DP Comfort seat, its got Ventura rack and some new tyres

Yup, got to wait 10 days or so Whistle
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drdaveboy
MTS: 2008 1100S (Black)

   

Joined: 27 Apr 2010
Posts: 655
Location: england,reading

PostPosted: Sun May 01, 2011 7:02 pm Reply with quote

well done mate look forward to seeing it

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imnala
MTS: 2005 1000 DS (Black)

   

Joined: 25 Feb 2010
Posts: 459
Location: England Essex

PostPosted: Sun May 01, 2011 9:12 pm Reply with quote

Yeah black multis are faster. Laughing
grats on your purchase.

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Booney
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Black)

   

Joined: 13 Nov 2007
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Location: France,Midi Pyrenees

PostPosted: Mon May 02, 2011 6:30 am Reply with quote

nav18tor wrote:
Have you any idea how excited I am

No, it's nothing to do with the Royal Wedding, nothing to do with the Bank Holiday's ( I have worked them all and am working tomorrow)

Well a small clue

Its black, its got Terminogi's, its got DP Comfort seat, its got Ventura rack and some new tyres

Yup, got to wait 10 days or so Whistle


Congrats - Yes the Black ones are faster, but don't tell everyone!

Make sure you check it over very carefully. Every one I have bought(4)
has had faults. The latest is an 05 with just 5k and dealer serviced/mot'd only 500 miles previously. It had a badly leaking fork seal,F****d head- race bearings and of course Incorrectly tensioned belts!

Think
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miloVanMultistrada
MTS: 2010 1200S (White)

   

Joined: 28 Aug 2003
Posts: 2753
Location: Carnoustie, Scotland

PostPosted: Mon May 02, 2011 6:52 am Reply with quote

nav18tor wrote:
Have you any idea how excited I am

No, it's nothing to do with the Royal Wedding, nothing to do with the Bank Holiday's ( I have worked them all and am working tomorrow)

Well a small clue

Its black, its got Terminogi's, its got DP Comfort seat, its got Ventura rack and some new tyres

Yup, got to wait 10 days or so Whistle


Well done and welcome to the fold in 10 days! You're going to love it Cool
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victor
MTS: 2009 1100 (Red)

   

Joined: 12 May 2007
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Location: North Wales

PostPosted: Mon May 02, 2011 5:58 pm Reply with quote

Glad to hear you took the plunge. You won't be disapointed.

Victor
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