I have a CRG lanesplitter mirror installed on the clutch side of my bike.
I also bought the mirror extensions that were offered by uglyduc on this forum. Excellent improvement over the stock length.
:) Maybe uglyduc could be persuaded to make some more?
I've experimented with rotating the bars as ...

All of the ergonomic issues get sorted out shortly after you aquire your bike. Most Multi riders have two seating positions. The first one that I use under most conditions is sitting as far forward as possible. This makes for a stable platform for the more twisty stuff.
The second position I use is ...

You might consider buying a cheap airline ticket and going to a dealer that has a demo that you can try out. Just a thought. I tried a demo last year in SFO while I was on business in San Francisco. That ride sold me on the Multistrada as a replacement to my last bike.
The only problem is that you ...

Checked the bluebook today at the local BMW dealer in Portland. The wholesale value for the 2004 Multistrada is 7450.
High bluebook (retail) is 10250.
So it would appear to me that you should be able to buy a nicely equipped 04 for 9500 or so.

Munroe motors offered me a Gray 04 demo in June of last year for 11k out the door. No set-up etc. They called me at home and said they could get me the color I wanted for the same price. These bike had 250 miles or so, but no bags or extra of any kind.
I loved the demo bike but decided to buy in ...

BlueBudda, I have a 04 Mutistrada as well. I've had a few problems that you mentioned. The brakes are the biggest issue with mine.
My speedo/tach assy was changed under warranty, no further problems with that.
As for the hard seat I opted to buy a cheap pair of padded bicycle shorts to wear under my ...

As you know, the same statement applies to the Multistrada!
The looks have grown on me and I get some nice comments but....you have to admit it is a odd Duc if you can pardon the pun.
I have checked out the KTM and I like the styling of it just about as well as the Multi.

Here's my take on the stock windscreen and the Ducuati screen with the lip.
I'm 6'1" tall. With the stock screen it was comfortable up to 50 mph or so.
At speeds above 50 the wind would hit me in the neck and upper shoulders.
With the new windsreen installed, the windblast hits me directly in the ...

Riding my friends VFR800 spoiled me when I had my BmwR1100RS. I tried to sell the Beemer to buy a VFR. I couldn't get the money I wanted for the Beemer at that time so I kept it for two years.
I don't think you can go wrong with the Vfr Interceptor. It's a nice machine that is a great all rounder ...

Here's my take on your dilemma. My previous bike was a 96 BMW R1100RS. Initially, I had much of the same feeling that you had. I just couldn't get comfortable with the riding position and missed the Boxer quirkiness.
The reason I bought the Multi was to get a sportier ride without inflicting major ...

The larger screen is $105. Not sure if I want one or not. The stock screen flows pretty nice, the lrge screen may pollute the air at helmet level. i've found the stock one is ok below 70mph or so.
I came off a Bmw R1100RS and as you can imagine the wind protection is much less on the MTS.
I'm pretty ...