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Forum: Orange Crush Yesterday, 02:02 AM
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Posted By Bails
Interesting I believe the new Ducati suspension...

Interesting I believe the new Ducati suspension has progressively wound spring and I also understand the BMW GS is in a similar camp. Though the BM is 6,000 more expensive this difference starts to...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-21-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
Am I correct in assuming that the rear spring is...

Am I correct in assuming that the rear spring is progressively wound ? Also The single figure will most likely work out OK for a slightly larger male , which these days is more common . My Multi...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-20-2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
Can one of you that are a lucky owner tell me if...

Can one of you that are a lucky owner tell me if the indicators self cancel ? This does not happen on the Ducati , well it is supposed to but does not happen.
Forum: Orange Crush 05-20-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,133
Posted By Bails
Love the photos , very nice.

Love the photos , very nice.
Forum: Orange Crush 05-19-2013, 02:44 PM
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Posted By Bails
It is not the price , however I don't know what...

It is not the price , however I don't know what KTM would charge if I had to buy what comes standard with a BMW GS. What would be the total cost to get Cruise , Heated Grips , GPS mounts ? Maybe the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-19-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 9,061
Views: 1,374,668
Posted By Bails
I am also a Multi Strada owner surfing between...

I am also a Multi Strada owner surfing between the LC and the new KTM. Was very surprised how well the LC performed compared to the old BM motor, used to have an RT as well up untill a few months...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-19-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3,245
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Posted By Bails
BMW comes with Cruise, heated grips, GPS mount ,...

BMW comes with Cruise, heated grips, GPS mount , Just the simple things that make you realise they thought ahead !
Forum: Orange Crush 05-19-2013, 01:18 AM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
Lack of basic Accessories

One thing that I did find annoying with the KTM was that the base is just that the base ! I mean 3 weeks for heated grips, shit it is winter time who wouldn't want them this time of year. 3 weeks for...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-18-2013, 07:24 PM
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Posted By Bails
One thing I did not check on my test ride was the...

One thing I did not check on my test ride was the seat height. However I did think the wind noise too much. Had a short ride on the GS and thought it wasn't any better than the 1190 for wind noise...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-17-2013, 12:51 AM
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Posted By Bails
Got a ride

Well I rode the 1190 Adventure today , road only but with some good twisty bits.
I asked the store to put it in Sport mode for engine map and suspension, I wanted to get a good idea of the engines...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-16-2013, 02:52 AM
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Posted By Bails
Is this goodbye to the Ducati ? I am off to test...

Is this goodbye to the Ducati ? I am off to test the KTM tomorrow and if they offer me a reasonable price I'd ride off with one ?
Forum: Orange Crush 05-12-2013, 03:58 PM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
Thanks, I thnk the fitting of the 21 inch to the...

Thanks, I thnk the fitting of the 21 inch to the BMW might be an issue for TC and ABS . My issues are getting a better screen than the MTS offers , chain isn't a deal breaker, but would be more an...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-11-2013, 03:18 PM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
You're doing the comparison I intend. Wondering...

You're doing the comparison I intend. Wondering what your current ride is ? I have a 1200 Multi Strada and the one thing I enjoy is the get up and go. I have owned a string of BM's and quite like...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-11-2013, 01:14 AM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
And your review is ?

And your review is ?
Forum: Orange Crush 05-10-2013, 03:26 PM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
I want to test

I need to test ride as well. Problem is in Australia there aren't a lot of dealers around. KTM have two dealer types , off road and road, some have both but most of the out of city dealers are off...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-08-2013, 04:15 PM
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Posted By Bails
Didn't like the scorpion on my 1200 Multistrada,...

Didn't like the scorpion on my 1200 Multistrada, worn our in 4,000 klms, I rate it as average road tire and not the best on gravel ! Others may have differeing ideas and ride different to me , I'm...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-08-2013, 03:21 PM
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Posted By Bails
Sounds fantastically cheap $28,000 US dollars for...

Sounds fantastically cheap $28,000 US dollars for the same in Australia !
Forum: GS Boxers 05-08-2013, 03:07 PM
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Posted By Bails
The bars are about the cover not being ground...

The bars are about the cover not being ground away and causing you to be stuck by the side of the road.
Forum: Orange Crush 04-24-2013, 03:09 PM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
Then you need the other bits as well, looks like...

Then you need the other bits as well, looks like a US $30k bike out the door with Accessories ? Wonder what the importers excuse is for Gouging us is ?
Forum: Orange Crush 03-25-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 68,799
Posted By Bails
I am also a Mutli owner, 1200. The multi in my...

I am also a Mutli owner, 1200. The multi in my opinion is a road bike, the KTM is a true multi purpose bike. I'm over the Italian , poor body panel fit, no rear brake , wind noise that is impossible...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-15-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9,061
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Posted By Bails
In Australia BMW shaft us up the ArsF With an...

In Australia BMW shaft us up the ArsF With an asking price of over $300.00 !
Forum: GS Boxers 03-12-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9,061
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Posted By Bails
Well I do not not think Ducati is a Premium brand...

Well I do not not think Ducati is a Premium brand on the basis of quality. I own a 1200 MTS , and can do a long list of poor design and function. Ducati has gaps in the front pannel alignment , still...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-11-2013, 02:36 PM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
I see the KTM as a well built Multi purpose bike...

I see the KTM as a well built Multi purpose bike , 90% road use for me but the ability to light up fire trails if the need arises. I like the look of the luggage , and the bike looks grow as well. I...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-08-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 68,799
Posted By Bails
Another month before we see them in Australia I...

Another month before we see them in Australia I am told ???
Forum: Orange Crush 02-14-2013, 09:49 PM
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Posted By Bails
Well I have the new Multi Strada Promotion...

Well I have the new Multi Strada Promotion Booklet from the dealer. The equivalent Multi to the KTM has a weight of 224 KGs according to the Ducati Material. Consider that the Multi has less fuel ,...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-14-2013, 02:32 PM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
Re the Weight

The Ducati fueled weight of 220 Kilos compares to 230 kgs for the KTM , I have used different sources. The Ducati weight however is for the non ABS and Standard suspension. I also note that the KTM...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-14-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
Seems KTM are going to have pretty much world...

Seems KTM are going to have pretty much world pricing. Australian prices look good also. I was at local BMW dealer yesterday and they have droped prices for the new GS , not by as much as they should...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-14-2013, 01:20 PM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
I don't think the Multi is much Lighter

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/ducati_multistrada_1200_2012.php
Forum: Orange Crush 02-10-2013, 02:01 PM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
Well I am a Multi Owner, awesome road bike with a...

Well I am a Multi Owner, awesome road bike with a lot of niggling issues: I have become addicted to the power , and only ride dirt tracks so real off road isn't a requirement for me. The issues that...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-10-2013, 03:53 AM
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Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
Thanks for the info, still BMW is very pricey...

Thanks for the info, still BMW is very pricey even with the GST, which I might add is less than most other countries tax, the Brits pay 15% I believe. The KTM prices seem more fairer than the BMW,...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-10-2013, 01:09 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 720,385
Posted By Bails
Wondering when we will see the typical raped in...

Wondering when we will see the typical raped in the ar$e Australian pricing for the 1190 ? Notice the Americans are getting the new GS for less than $20,000 A$, would be nice if we are not raped by...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-23-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9,061
Views: 1,374,668
Posted By Bails
How are we going to find out the real truth about...

How are we going to find out the real truth about the new GS now? Kevin will be sadly missed!
Forum: GS Boxers 01-06-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9,061
Views: 1,374,668
Posted By Bails
The cruiser tire are for the american market,

The cruiser tire are for the american market,
Forum: GS Boxers 11-12-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9,061
Views: 1,374,668
Posted By Bails
Told that australian delivery will be Feb 2013 !...

Told that australian delivery will be Feb 2013 ! still summer in Australia so it would make some sense to deliver to the Southern Hemisphere first. Fascinates me how BMW is pricing in different...
Forum: Equipment 10-22-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,026
Posted By Bails
Update, Rukka and the Australian distributor have...

Update, Rukka and the Australian distributor have provided great service and fixed the issue. The repair seems better than new, very impressed. Got the jacket back on time for the GP , looks like...
Forum: Equipment 10-22-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,601
Posted By Bails
I have the Armos suit and think this is quality...

I have the Armos suit and think this is quality gear. I did have an issue with the Lockout closure tearing at the bottom. Rukka repkaced this and the job appears top class! Love the gear top shelf, I...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-12-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9,061
Views: 1,374,668
Posted By Bails
Aussie dealer said the Wet GS will land early...

Aussie dealer said the Wet GS will land early 2013. They are taking orders , expect delivery March. We should start to see some ride reports soon !
Forum: GS Boxers 10-01-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9,061
Views: 1,374,668
Posted By Bails
Personally I'm a bit dissapointed with the specs...

Personally I'm a bit dissapointed with the specs so far ! Very Little increase in power and heavier ?
Forum: Beasts 10-01-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4,974
Views: 905,582
Posted By Bails
As an ex XB12X owner I would agree with your...

As an ex XB12X owner I would agree with your sentiments as per handling. The roll on would see the XB left in the MTS exhaust fog ! Depending what you want in a bike I'd give the MTS a higher score...
Forum: Beasts 10-01-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4,974
Views: 905,582
Posted By Bails
Notice the front pannel fit is still bad. The big...

Notice the front pannel fit is still bad. The big issue with this bike for me is wind noise, if they can fix this I reckon I could be a mark II buyer ?
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