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2010 + Ducati Multistrada - what do you not like?

Dr. Evil said:
1. What does this phrase even mean? Is it as stunngingly designed (aesthetically) as the multistrada? No. Have they done all the aerodynamic work that Ducati has? No. Does it have all the electronic doodads and foofawfery that the Ducati does? No, thank God. Lest we forget, until pretty recently, and to some extent this is still true, a motorcycle is a rock-simple piece of machinery. If someone is thoughtful and careful, and has (or knows people with) the right skills and tools (and neither one are uncommon or terribly expensive), there's absolutely no reason that an amateur can't build cracking good bike. And that goes triple for even small professional companies.

2. This bike was built by a company that's been building race bike frames for nearly 40 years. It was designed to two requirements: Do what the R1200GS does, but go WAY faster, and be as brutishly simple as possible. My only complaint with it is that it doesn't have spoked wheels.

http://www.bakker-framebouw.nl/products/motorbikes/grizzlyallround?lang=en
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I actually WANT all the electronics and gizmos. I'll take the Ducati.
 
ScottRNelson said:
It's just that the computer tells them to stop at a lower RPM than with a four cylinder, that's all. Sheesh! You would think with all your years of experience you would know such things. :p
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OK! Maybe, it would help you non-understanders, to pick up the Sept. Sport Rider issue. Pg.36 Horsepower chart, Pick out the colored lines for the 1199 Panlgale, and the S1000RR BMW (is that "modern" enough?) Now all is left, is can you, know what those curves at the top, mean? Not that it means diddly for top end speed, on any public road.... But it does mean, a huge diddly, accelerating, up through the gears, and the shifts at redline. Real common in the lower three or four gears just making quick ( thats a safety issue, get-R-Done) Passes.
 
I've got some great feedback here, but I think i'll suspend my purchase for a bit - since now I want the S model and I need to save up a few more pennies (remember, I don't like actually paying money for my bikes) :)
 
stan23 said:
I've got some great feedback here, but I think i'll suspend my purchase for a bit - since now I want the S model and I need to save up a few more pennies (remember, I don't like actually paying money for my bikes) :)
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Good choice. Both models are a bit overpriced, but the S additions are worth the difference between the two IMO.
 
It's not white, but black or as the kids like to say 'raven'

I haven't ridden it either.. I may have to delay my pickup :(

Did you know you can't walk into your bank and take out anything over 10,000 in cash? They need several days to 'get the money together'

That's BS.
 
stan23 said:
It's not white, but black or as the kids like to say 'raven'

I haven't ridden it either.. I may have to delay my pickup :(

Did you know you can't walk into your bank and take out anything over 10,000 in cash? They need several days to 'get the money together'

That's BS.
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Fuckers are too busy gambling with it these days.
:|
 
SummerLove said:
Fuckers are too busy gambling with it these days.
:|
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yeah, i'm a cash is king kinda guy, and all this $ hold for this and that is really annoying.

Looks like i'm going to be stuffing my mattresses with my money from now on.:teeth
 
stan23 said:
yeah, i'm a cash is king kinda guy, and all this $ hold for this and that is really annoying.

Looks like i'm going to be stuffing my mattresses with my money from now on.:teeth
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Who is the dealer? I paid w/ a personal check and had the pink before they even cashed it. :teeth
 
stan23 said:
yeah, i'm a cash is king kinda guy, and all this $ hold for this and that is really annoying.

Looks like i'm going to be stuffing my mattresses with my money from now on.:teeth
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Stan...can I sleep over at your house? Incidentally, the best place to stash spare cash is the guest room mattress. See you tonight! :teeth
 
weak_link said:
Who is the dealer? I paid w/ a personal check and had the pink before they even cashed it. :teeth
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I'm buying a used bike off private party. He's financing through his credit union, and they also refuse to take a cashiers check w/o a 10-day wait. So the credit union wants me to bring them $100 bills.

Bonerov said:
Stan...can I sleep over at your house? Incidentally, the best place to stash spare cash is the guest room mattress. See you tonight! :teeth
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:teeth:p

Aaron, there is no other person whom I want to sell the MTS to than you!
 
stan23 said:
:teeth:p

Aaron, there is no other person whom I want to sell the MTS to than you!
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:party:party:party

The problem is that you bought yours too soon. I won't be ready for another 12-24 months. I estimate that you'll be selling yours in 3-4 months, which doesn't fit my window. Bummer. Congrats, in advance, to whomever ends up buying it when you're bored of it. :teeth
 
Bonerov said:
:party:party:party

The problem is that you bought yours too soon. I won't be ready for another 12-24 months. I estimate that you'll be selling yours in 3-4 months, which doesn't fit my window. Bummer. Congrats, in advance, to whomever ends up buying it when you're bored of it. :teeth
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:laughing

Well, to be fair, I didn't think I would get an MTS this quickly. I had been wheeling and dealing for about a year now knowing the end result was the MTS (I actually can't think of any other bike i'd want to buy!)

I didn't think I would actually reach this plateau so fast..
 
Nice :thumbup

My buddy and I both plan to buy Multis in a few years. I'm hoping to have the cash tucked away in the next 12-18 months, and then I'll just wait for a killer deal to pop up. Meanwhile, I'll just continue to enjoy my little wee-strom. I'm still amazed at how capable that little thing is, even with my fat ass on it. Sure, it's not my Superduke, but it does pretty well.

Congrats on your purchase. If I bribe you with some homebrew, would it convince you to let me take it for a spin some time? :drool
 
Bonerov said:
Nice :thumbup

My buddy and I both plan to buy Multis in a few years. I'm hoping to have the cash tucked away in the next 12-18 months, and then I'll just wait for a killer deal to pop up. Meanwhile, I'll just continue to enjoy my little wee-strom. I'm still amazed at how capable that little thing is, even with my fat ass on it. Sure, it's not my Superduke, but it does pretty well.

Congrats on your purchase. If I bribe you with some homebrew, would it convince you to let me take it for a spin some time? :drool
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You are very fast on that v-strom. I can't imagine how far gone you would be on a multi.:ride

Sure, ride it anytime. Come by my house anytime and take it out for a few hours--I live near the base of highway 9, and you'd have to dodge all the squids:teeth to get to the good stuff.
 
stan23 said:
You are very fast on that v-strom. I can't imagine how far gone you would be on a multi.:ride

Sure, ride it anytime. Come by my house anytime and take it out for a few hours--I live near the base of highway 9, and you'd have to dodge all the squids:teeth to get to the good stuff.
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Excellent. I may just have to take you up on that offer some time in the relatively near future. As you know, there are PLENTY of fun roads near you, without heavy traffic. I really shouldn't want to ride this thing, as it might make me forget about being responsible and saving up. The fear of being killed by my wife should be sufficient to keep me from going down to the dealership and financing one. :teeth.
 
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