Ì agree, look for another multi. This one has too many questionmarks for you. Especially the oil leak. And you are perhaps right about the front brakes, but could the burning smell have come from dirt on the exhaust?

One thing about the rear brake is the total lack of feeling. I think this is ...

Big ugly frames:

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A simple solution to foot peg fatigue is to get yourself some gel sole inserts for your boots. I too found my feet aching at the end of a long day riding. I popped into my local supermarket and bought some gel inserts. Haven't suffered any fatigue since. I'm gellin'. 8)

Thanks for reminding me ...

I think 500 km a day is easy on the multi, I've done over 700 km a day but then my feet were aking from small vibrations from the foot pegs. I might get rubber pegs if I'm going to do another long trip. Other than that, all was well and easier than I espected (but I was on my way home and a little ...

I was going for an 800 monster but needed more wind protection so I went with the Multistrada. I've owned it for three seasons and I don't regret it

I might buy a sports bike as well but I won't sell the multi, it's too good and comfortable to sell.

I'm not sure the service cost is higher. A Varadero and a Tiger has higher service cost according to a swedish bike magazine. Don't forget the Varadero and the Tiger need service every 6000 km!

doctor_john wrote:
PS: after all i think that OHLINS manufactured in Japan now (if anyone knows something diferent, please report)

I think Öhlins is manufactured in Sweden. Or is that history now that Yamaha owns most of the company?