Ducati MultiStrada 1200 - Page 297

gkaan · 02-05-2013, 05:09 AM

just put a deposit on a Black 2011 MTS Touring S with 11K miles. Sold my RT which lasted 3 months.... it was fine while touring long distances but otherwise boring and i never rode it. In order to fund the Multi i also need to sell my 950SM which will be missed. I cant wait to find out how it compares on the twisty bumpy backroads i usually ride. also the multi is under warranty and im debating to spend $$$ for the extended warranty or take my chances?

Pampero · 02-05-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gkaan

also the multi is under warranty and im debating to spend $$$ for the extended warranty or take my chances?

Here's a thread to peruse.

expatbrit · 02-05-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jerdog53

RC8 I'm thinkin....

Yup. Precisely.

Gorilla King · 02-05-2013, 09:38 AM

Tired of waiting for the Reno dealer to come through so I'm buying a 2013 1200S from the Dealer in Roseville Ca. Pick it up tomorrow. Ride it home over the Sierras.

Anyone have any break in tips?

Sock Monkey · 02-05-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorilla King

Tired of waiting for the Reno dealer to come through so I'm buying a 2013 1200S from the Dealer in Roseville Ca. Pick it up tomorrow. Ride it home over the Sierras.

Anyone have any break in tips?

Ride it like you stole it, just keep it off the rev limiter. On/off throttle to push the rings against the cylinder walls, especially for the first 50-100 miles. Try not to drone on the interstate at a constant speed.

And congrats!

-SM

Cos · 02-05-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorilla King

Tired of waiting for the Reno dealer to come through so I'm buying a 2013 1200S from the Dealer in Roseville Ca. Pick it up tomorrow. Ride it home over the Sierras.

Anyone have any break in tips?

Well done old man, well done.

I never really got on with those guys anyway.

3B43 · 02-05-2013, 02:38 PM

Bought my MTS from A&S the end of August. My first trip was through the Sierra's....Sonora Pass is gorgeous! Enjoy your bike!

Gorilla King · 02-05-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sock Monkey

Ride it like you stole it, just keep it off the rev limiter. On/off throttle to push the rings against the cylinder walls, especially for the first 50-100 miles. Try not to drone on the interstate at a constant speed.

And congrats!

-SM

Sound advice, Thanks

Gorilla King · 02-05-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cos

Well done old man, well done.

I never really got on with those guys anyway.

Thanks Cos. It is like the Reno dealer doesn't want to sell a bike. Wonder if I will have any problems getting my despot back. If I have trouble getting over Donner tomorrow, send AceRph ... with donuts.

Gorilla King · 02-05-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 3B43

Bought my MTS from A&S the end of August. My first trip was through the Sierra's....Sonora Pass is gorgeous! Enjoy your bike!

yup ...looking forward to doing all the passes in the Sierras on the Ducati.

KodiakRS · 02-05-2013, 11:09 PM

Does anyone have any experience putting on bars with less rise or less sweep? I'm trying to change my seating position from bolt upright to slightly leaned forward.

Flightar · 02-06-2013, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by llamapacker

I answered that question last year, sold the Multi12 2010 model and bought a Super Tenere. 21 days and 10,000+ miles, done deal. Now what comes next no body knows. LOL

Why did you sell the MTS?

KHVol · 02-06-2013, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KodiakRS

Does anyone have any experience putting on bars with less rise or less sweep? I'm trying to change my seating position from bolt upright to slightly leaned forward.

I previously rode a 950 SM, xlnt bike. After putting risers on it, it gave me a slightly more upright position and made it significantly more comfortable. I then rented a Multi in LA and the riding position on the stock Multi was almost exactly the same as the 950SM with risers. You may or may not like the more leaned over position if you ride for long stretches.

I may end up cutting the bars down though, they feel a bit to wide stock.

Flightar · 02-06-2013, 05:46 AM

How do you guys find the matte paint schemes hold up in the real world? Whats the best way to keep it clean and scratch free (relatively anyway). I really like the new gran turismo but I'm very leary of paint that I can't apply wax to.

bross · 02-06-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Flightar

How do you guys find the matte paint schemes hold up in the real world? Whats the best way to keep it clean and scratch free (relatively anyway). I really like the new gran turismo but I'm very leary of paint that I can't apply wax to.

Not a Multi, but my wife's Street Triple has the matte paint. Frankly neither of us are a fan of the paint. Basically clean with car wash and kind of pat dry, you can't even really shammy it dry like regular paint. Wear spots polish and lose their matte and she's got a couple rock chips that seem to really show up more than on regular paint. No scratches after two years though and this is on a pure street bike, although she's been known to take a few back roads.

Bottom line, we wouldn't buy a matte bike again. We'll have this one for awhile though because the paint is her only beef with the bike.

02-05-2013, 05:09 AM	#4441
gkaan Bikes on the Brain Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Philly Oddometer: 464	new to me multi on the way just put a deposit on a Black 2011 MTS Touring S with 11K miles. Sold my RT which lasted 3 months.... it was fine while touring long distances but otherwise boring and i never rode it. In order to fund the Multi i also need to sell my 950SM which will be missed. I cant wait to find out how it compares on the twisty bumpy backroads i usually ride. also the multi is under warranty and im debating to spend $$$ for the extended warranty or take my chances?

02-05-2013, 09:38 AM	#4444
Gorilla King Curmudgeon Emeritus Joined: Jan 2004 Location: High Desert Oddometer: 34,539	Tired of waiting for the Reno dealer to come through so I'm buying a 2013 1200S from the Dealer in Roseville Ca. Pick it up tomorrow. Ride it home over the Sierras. Anyone have any break in tips? __________________ “America has always been torn between the ideal and the real, between noble goals and inevitable compromises.” Jon Meacham http://americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/

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02-05-2013, 02:38 PM	#4447
3B43 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Oddometer: 56	Bought my MTS from A&S the end of August. My first trip was through the Sierra's....Sonora Pass is gorgeous! Enjoy your bike!

02-05-2013, 11:09 PM	#4451
KodiakRS Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Oddometer: 50	Does anyone have any experience putting on bars with less rise or less sweep? I'm trying to change my seating position from bolt upright to slightly leaned forward.

02-06-2013, 05:46 AM	#4454
Flightar Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Sebastian, FL. Oddometer: 79	How do you guys find the matte paint schemes hold up in the real world? Whats the best way to keep it clean and scratch free (relatively anyway). I really like the new gran turismo but I'm very leary of paint that I can't apply wax to.