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 Wanna buy: I wanna buy a 1000DS - what do I look for? |
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guzzilla
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 07 May 2006
Posts: 2
Location: Canada
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 Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:25 pm |
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| Is there anything peculiar to Multistradas that I should be aware of when buying a used 1000DS or 1000sDS? Thanks in advance! |
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lotus54
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MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 29 Dec 2004
Posts: 4886
Location: Port Angeles, WA USA
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| Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:58 am |
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A few have had 'shuddering' front brakes.
Other than that, just service history, clutch action and the usual stuff (tyres, chain/sprockets etc).
Some of the early ones had poor finish on the engine cases, the 04 had crummy sidestands, mirrors and seats (first two can be replaced under warranty).
I really haven't seen any sort of problem that a LOT of them have listed here or anywhere else. yeah, the fuel gauge is horrible, but that is just the way they are designed. |
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redmoto
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 02 Jun 2005
Posts: 37
Location: Yellow Springs, Ohio U.S.A.
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| Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:14 pm |
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Might as well get an '05 or '06 while you're at it. Then you get the good mirrors, side stand, screen, and seat - all of which I changed on my '04.
THEN you'll change the horn, the cans, etc. |
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