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caliber60
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Joined: 03 Apr 2004
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 3:25 pm Reply with quote

Hi,

I test rode the Multistrada at the dealer last week. I sold my MH900E due to exteme uncomfortable riding postion. Multistrada has dirt bike riding position which is great. One problem is, it seems like when I close the throttle, my butt just slides forward. My friend toll me it's all the same for the performance bike. The sliding was not an issue on my BMW R100GS. I was never aware of the problem. Of course, R100GS only has 50hps. Coule it be the short wheelbase with 100hps? Any cure? Maybe Corbin seat? Maybe I should just accept the way it is?

Thanks,

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Prof
MTS: 2003 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 29 Dec 2003
Posts: 260
Location: Montbrun-des-corbieres, France

PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 3:39 pm Reply with quote

You could try glueing sandpaper to your leathers Very Happy Very Happy

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Rockey
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Joined: 22 Mar 2004
Posts: 32
Location: West Sussex

PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 4:07 pm Reply with quote

Velcro works for me Mr. Green Mr. Green or you could try closing the throttle slower

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Tom H
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Joined: 07 Jan 2004
Posts: 183
Location: Yorks UK

PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 6:24 pm Reply with quote

As they say down under "Brace youself!"

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ian916
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 25 Nov 2003
Posts: 304
Location: Sussex UK

PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 7:40 pm Reply with quote

when you first get on the MS after a sports bike you sit back as far as you can which is not really the right place to sit on the MS, - you want to be up against the back of the tank, - super moto style, the bike handles beter that way, as I believe in that position you are able to transfer weight through the foot pegs better.

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