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Ashalina MTS: 2007 1100 (Red)
Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 81 Location: Upstate NY
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Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:59 am |
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I think of my Multi as a great single rider bike that can accommodate a passenger and can handle touring, especially if you stay off the expressways and find roads where an agile and firmly suspended bike like the Multi can shine.
If most of your riding is done solo and you do not do much expressway riding the Multi is a very rewarding ride.
If you ride 2 up or felt the ride was too firm I would look at the Tiger 1050. I have both and if I were solo or doing moderate touring I would consider the Multi, but for longer rides and with a passenger the Tiger is more spacious and less harsh to ride from a suspension standpoint.
A quick summary between the two is the Multi is more agile, firm and compact than the Tiger and the Tiger is more spacious, forgiving suspension and has more room for a passenger. |
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racedancer MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 29 Location: OH, USA
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:42 pm |
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Great responses (other than the appropriately named "Dick" -- get a life, man)
Mike, I have a Harley and a Multi, and love them both, but they're definitely not interchangeable -- each excels at what it does.
I want do get on the road and go to California the scenic route: HD. It's an FXDX so it's surprisingly competent in the twisties.
I commute everyday to work on the New Jersey Parkway: Duc. It's light, it's got excellent power and excellent ergos for this sort of urban cage-fighting. And it's fire-engine red hmm... that may not be such a great thing in this constabulary-infested state...
So, keep the HD and add the Multi to the collection -- you'll be glad! |
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dickm MTS: 2005 1000 DS (Black)
Joined: 13 May 2007 Posts: 350 Location: west seattle
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:59 pm |
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perhaps you missed that sport touring and HD oxymoron was a quote from
another. BTW I left ohio in 1964 |
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Clyde MTS: 2007 1100 (Red)
Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 222 Location: Canada
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:37 am |
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I would imagine an ST4 would do better for you... multi is a bit harder edged than you seem to want.
Just my $.02 |
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_________________ Honestly... she said "why don't you get the sexy red italian one?"... lol |
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shalbleibmts MTS: 2007 1100S (Black)
Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 293 Location: us - louisville, ky
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:50 pm |
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i have the 1100S and have also had an FJR and a few other bikes. the mts is my favorite, but like others are saying, if you're used to a big HD it will take some getting used to. I went from the FJR to the MTS and liked it much better. the MTS feels like a big drit bike with grip. you're much more in control of it. now every time I get on any other bike, it feels awkward to me - much like the FJR. just never felt like i really new what the front was doing.
I knocked out 6500 miles on the MTS last fall doing a loop out west. it needed more wind protection (I attached the windscreen form a BMW 1200GS) and some cushion so I bought an Airhawk seat cushion (which I can't recommend highly enough). So is it the perfect touring bike? no. but w/ a couple simple mods, to me it comes pretty close, and it's as good as they get around town or in the tight stuff.
passenger accomodations??? again, depends on your passenger, and how often will u be 2 up vs. solo? u can't accomodate everything so u have to shoot for the best option. for me it's the MTS for sure.
as for the chain... really?! get a good chain, and lube it every few days. takes 3 minutes. c'mon.
see if u can get a long demo. take your companion. good luck regardless. |
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_________________ shalbleib - 07' 1100S |
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vanslam No Multistrada
Joined: 10 Sep 2008 Posts: 61 Location: East Windsor
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:54 pm |
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Get a VROD and convert it into a Road Rod. But I like my multi for the fun. |
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dickm MTS: 2005 1000 DS (Black)
Joined: 13 May 2007 Posts: 350 Location: west seattle
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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:24 am |
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oh mr racedancer
Quote: | | | I commute everyday to work on the New Jersey Parkway | | | | me get a life? oh sorry,What Exit? I'm skiing real snow in steep mts., riding dry pavement in January, and zooming around in my powerboat in the PNW. thinkaboutit- harleys suck-put on yer big girl panties and get over it |
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lindley.g@gmail.com MTS: Not specified
Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 1 Location: U S A
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Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:25 am |
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Life, is more then boys with toys. An ass hole attitude, is a sign of insecurity & fear. |
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