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Rup
No Multistrada
Joined: 31 Oct 2008
Posts: 135
Location: Northeast, USA
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Pretty much ready to pull the trigger on a 2008. Only reasons for '08 vs. '09 choice are deal and dealer. Didn't pick Tiger or Sprint because former feels taller and is top heavier. I wonder about the sprint in traffic, the sporty position, and panniers that won't hold a helmet. But I sure wish the Multi had ABS. Used mostly in New England, suburbs, county roads, some slab, some Boston traffic.
If there is anyone here who has a reason that this rider and this motorcycle should not be together, speak now. I wouldn't want to end up forever held in pieces.  |
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Habanero
MTS: 2006 1000S DS (Custom colour)
Joined: 06 Jun 2005
Posts: 2634
Location: Seattle
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| Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 4:57 pm |
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| Don't look back, you'll love it. |
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'06 Multistrada 1000 s ds (silver), '08 KTM 690 SMC |
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dentguy
MTS: 2007 1100 (Red)
Joined: 28 May 2007
Posts: 552
Location: USA
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| Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:27 pm |
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| You know you are going to do it, so just perform the ceremony and live happily ever after. |
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jeffpm
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Black)
Joined: 20 Jan 2005
Posts: 249
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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| Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:23 pm |
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| Bikes aren't forever, don't obsess. Just buy it and enjoy it, when you get tired of it or want a different bike-sell and buy another. |
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Milwaukee, WI
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Emerson
No Multistrada
Joined: 02 Dec 2004
Posts: 574
Location: Mid Atlantic, USA
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| Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:10 pm |
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What they said.
I loved one, bought it, enjoyed it, sold it, and am now considering another.  For me it's between the ST3S or ST4S and an 1100S Multi. Strangley, I find the Multi more attractive.  |
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Dannnn
MTS: 2007 1100S (Red)
Joined: 20 Oct 2007
Posts: 510
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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| Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:20 pm |
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Get a pre-nup!  |
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Rup
MTS: 2008 1100S (Red)
Joined: 31 Oct 2008
Posts: 135
Location: Northeast, USA
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| Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:02 pm |
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Thanks all, too late for more advice. Done. Decision made. Money Spent. I will announce actual event in its own thread. I really appreciate all the help. I'm a romantic, wouldn't want a pre-nup. Under the law, however, if the Multi kills me, it can't get any of my estate.  [/img] |
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The Duchess of Desmo
MTS: 2008 1100 (Red)
Joined: 05 Jan 2009
Posts: 4965
Location: Shropshire UK
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:09 am |
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on my 2nd multi, 1st was 2005 1000 SDS
Bought oct 2008 new 1100 without ohlines.
1100 much better fuel economy and accurate gauge soooooo much easier less worry !! Cant say I've missed the ohlines!! Had the seals go on ohlines twice, very expensive to replace and if one seal goes you need to replace both.
With regard to ABS I've never had it, but I have slammed on twice and no slide, stayed onboard. If that had been my suzuki bandit 1200 I'd have been on the floor!!!!!!
Had numerous bikes over last 30yrs, multi is the most comfortable, agile, sexy looking, versitile beast!! woludn't swap for anything.
Oh my cousin has a BMW 1200 and a multi1000 whenever we ride out he always uses the multi. Asked him why- more fun to ride!!!!!!!!!!! |
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mother despairs of me!brother thinks I'm cool!
Current ride 1260 Multi my 6th multi,scrambler 800 Panigale 1299 sold .Panigale 1199 sold.Super Tenere 1200 sold .Multistrada 1200 touring,1200 PP,1200ABS, 1000sds 1100 all sold |
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