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Saint
No Multistrada
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
Posts: 3
Location: New England
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 Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:28 pm |
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I currently have an 1100S for the sport touring runs I enjoy doing. Consisting of around 1,000 to 1,500 miles at a time, the rides occasionally seem longer due to the S' riding position.
The 'Strada seems to have all of the characteristics of my BMW but with a more comfortable riding position. But the '06 and earlier dry clutches remind me of the Harley and are not great when your GPS revolts and your stuck in traffic!
The wet clutch seems effortless in comparison. Think earlier models can be retrofitted with this or am I looking at getting an '07 someday?  |
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tweake
MTS: 2006 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Posts: 630
Location: n.y usa
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:47 am |
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to me ducati killed the multi with the wet clutch  i am 1 of the die hard clatter clatter lovers  to me a ducati is to have a dry cluth but thats just me
i was looking at the 1100ds and it looks like its just a dif side case i am sure there is a lot more to it but . if a monster 750 can be made in to a dry clutch i sure a 1000ds can be made in to a wet one is it cost effective i dont knw |
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Saint
No Multistrada
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
Posts: 3
Location: New England
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:16 am |
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As a long time Harley owner, I can relate to your love of noise!  A Ducati with a dry CLutch is like a Harley with righteous pipes.
But I also know what a stiff clutch is like on long trips. Is there an EZ CLutch ($25 lever that decreases stiffness) equivalent for the Ducati? |
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wayward
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MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Black)
Joined: 02 May 2005
Posts: 2494
Location: USA - Yakima, WA
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