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Jovial Henry
MTS: Not specified

   

Joined: 27 Apr 2006
Posts: 6
Location: Mountain Ranch CA

PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:49 pm Reply with quote

Do any old guys ride MTS. I am 70 and thinking about a 620.
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kneepuck
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MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 10 Mar 2005
Posts: 703
Location: Portland, OR

PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:27 pm Reply with quote

We don't have any old guys. We had some guys that were in their 70's, bought a multistrada, and within 100 miles they lost 20 years!

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JohnB
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)

   

Joined: 23 Nov 2004
Posts: 1666
Location: Long Island, NY USA

PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:11 pm Reply with quote

There's no time like the present, Henry. This is one of the best rides you'll ever take, so, take it ! Laughing
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Mich748R
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Black)

   

Joined: 11 Jun 2004
Posts: 943
Location: Princeton NJ

PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:28 pm Reply with quote

"Old" is as old/young as you feel.

Carpe Diem...!!

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Honda VF750F
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748R [miss you]
916 (track)
MTS 1000DS
MTS 1000SDS
Hypermotard 950SP
MTS 1260 Enduro
Soon a Ducati Desert Sled (21’ Front/18’ Rear)
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rasty
MTS: 2005 620 (Red)

   

Joined: 29 Oct 2005
Posts: 637
Location: New Zealand

PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:18 pm Reply with quote

I am 60 (near enough) and have a 620. Is that old enough? Think
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fmechini
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)

   

Joined: 08 Dec 2004
Posts: 1016
Location: Skillman NJ, USA

PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:37 pm Reply with quote

at 52 I am a baby Very Happy
last weekend, at 8:30am, I told my old lady I was going for a short ride ... somehow 4:30pm got here quickly ...
This bike will do it to ya ...
Fred

(she didn't mind ... just wonderign where the old fart was)

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2005 Red Ducati Multistrada "la signorina"
2003 Blue Suzuki DR650 "il muletto"
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kenk
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Gray)

   

Joined: 22 Jun 2006
Posts: 157
Location: Austin, TX

PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:43 pm Reply with quote

I'll be 68 in September. I just got my 2004 Multistrada 1000DS and I love it. Two years ago I sold my 748....mainly because of the riding position putting weight on my wrists and hands....but I missed it. The MTS is great fun.

Ken
Austin, TX
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Jovial Henry
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Joined: 27 Apr 2006
Posts: 6
Location: Mountain Ranch CA

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:21 pm Reply with quote

Thanks!! That is what I expected to hear. I really like my 1150 RT but want something smaller for the bad roads around here. I have been looking at both the 620 MTS and the BMW 650gs. They both have some things I like.
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joe camarda
MTS: 2006 620 Dark (Flat black)

   

Joined: 09 Oct 2005
Posts: 851
Location: PacPalCal, USA

PostPosted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:50 am Reply with quote

Hi Henry... Very Happy the offer stands. C'mon down and ride mine. Joe
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Jovial Henry
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Joined: 27 Apr 2006
Posts: 6
Location: Mountain Ranch CA

PostPosted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:52 am Reply with quote

Thanks Joe, and I do intend to do just that. I went through Modesto last week and stopped for a few minutes and took a short ride on one at the dealer. I am hoping to see you soon. Thanks again Henry
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VTMulti
MTS: 2005 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 31 Jul 2006
Posts: 308
Location: Vermont, USA

PostPosted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:27 am Reply with quote

Dear Jovial -

I'm 57, coming off knee surgery and a mild stroke. Last winter, I bought a MTS 1000 as a first bike. Chose it for ergos, usage (lots of curvy badly surfaced roads in Vermont) and all around suitability. After taking MSF in May, I have put on 3,500 absolutely fun, troublefree miles, including one overnight jaunt to Maine and Quebec.

Just getting handwarmers on now to extend the season.

In short, it is one of the best decisions I have ever made.


RB
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falcofred
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 09 Jul 2004
Posts: 731
Location: N.E. Tennessee

PostPosted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:23 pm Reply with quote

joe camarda wrote:
Hi Henry... Very Happy the offer stands. C'mon down and ride mine. Joe


Are you sure he has enough riding experience to let him ride your MTS Wink

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TCJ
MTS: 2006 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Posts: 93
Location: Chandler, AZ, USA

PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 3:30 am Reply with quote

Jovial Henry wrote:
Do any old guys ride MTS. I am 70 and thinking about a 620.


Thank you to all those who answered before me, I thought I qualified as an old guy. Bought my 1000 at 49 11/12 ( birthday present).

Find a 2006 1000, get a vented clutch cover and let her sing!

TCJ
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PeteS
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 15 Apr 2004
Posts: 244
Location: Canberra, Australia

PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:24 pm Reply with quote

kenk wrote:
I'll be 68 in September. I just got my 2004 Multistrada 1000DS and I love it. Two years ago I sold my 748....mainly because of the riding position putting weight on my wrists and hands....but I missed it. The MTS is great fun.
Ken
Austin, TX


I'm impressed, I hope that I can still ride a sports bike at that age Very Happy At 53, I love my Multi, but I still ride my 998 on the track. It hurts for a few laps, but then it's all good, untill the next day when it really hurts. I want my youth back Very Happy
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Old Fart
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Black)

   

Joined: 26 May 2005
Posts: 523
Location: PERTH - WESTERN AUSTRALIA

PostPosted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:21 pm Reply with quote

Well I am a lot closer to 68 than 67 Henry, and instantly became a more polished rider when I swapped from my Moto Guzzi California to an MTS three years ago. The balance of the bike allows me to do things I could never do on the Guzzi, either at very low speeds or at high speeds. Not riding it as wildly or with the total disregard for safety that I did when I was in my teen years (Matchies and Velos), but I have never enjoyed riding more.

Currently on a 1000S DS and have a job to believe would ever want to change it for a different bike.

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The next best thing to my MTS is my BMW 130i
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