Ducati MultiStrada 1200 - Page 302

Suruppak · 02-13-2013, 09:04 AM

I got rid of the wife....so much easier now.

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Thumperama · 02-13-2013, 09:38 AM

My wife is just happy that it's motorcycles now instead of cars.

She always asks how many I can ride at a time and I still ask how many pair of shoes can she wear at a time. Then she mumbles something about apples and oranges, but I've usually tuned her out by then.

jerdog53 · 02-13-2013, 09:52 AM

My wife is very good about the whole typic of bikes and she should be considering she rides the Monster

Just the other day she was like if were going to go do that I'm going to need a 650GS....

Gorilla King · 02-13-2013, 09:55 AM

Tire Pressure?

Owner's manual is a little sketchy. 2.5 bars? I',m thinking 36 to 38 psi for the front and 38 to 40 rear.
What are you guys running?

Cos · 02-13-2013, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorilla King

Tire Pressure?

Owner's manual is a little sketchy. 2.5 bars? I',m thinking 36 to 38 psi for the front and 38 to 40 rear.
What are you guys running?

2.5 is 36.

Gorilla King · 02-13-2013, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cos

2.5 is 36.

Ah so...thanks Cos.

Cos · 02-13-2013, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorilla King

Ah so...thanks Cos.

No sweat. Everything's in BAR here so i got really confused when i got back from the States

2.9 is 42 PSI. Just for reference

oalvarez · 02-13-2013, 10:38 AM

I run about 33f/37r, Conti Road Attack 2s (solo, canyons). My other MTS riding buddies (4 more in the clubhouse) all use the same psi, +/-, tire dependent.

jimmex · 02-13-2013, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suruppak

I got rid of the wife....so much easier now.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumperama

My wife is just happy that it's motorcycles now instead of cars.

She always asks how many I can ride at a time and I still ask how many pair of shoes can she wear at a time. Then she mumbles something about apples and oranges, but I've usually tuned her out by then.

I think I'm going to buy a '13 MTS S. I've always wanted one, a red one. I can feel that familiar stirring inside.

vellies · 02-13-2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmex

I think I'm going to buy a '13 MTS S. I've always wanted one, a red one. I can feel that familiar stirring inside.

I have wanted a MultiStrada since I saw the 1100 (yes that long). I have been buying bikes almost every year for the last 4 years, always going for the more sensible and affordable option. Now the wife says if I replace my GSX1250FA with anything other than a MultiStrada she will not be happy because 12 months from now I will want something different again. Sooooooo, I will have to keep the wife happy

3B43 · 02-13-2013, 03:26 PM

When Duc came up with .9% financing in August, my girlfriend told me 'Buy it....you ain't getting any younger!' So I did!

Pampero · 02-13-2013, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3B43

When Duc came up with .9% financing in August, my girlfriend told me 'Buy it....you ain't getting any younger!' So I did!

That was a good incentive. I took advantage of it as well. First bike I ever financed, but it was virtually free money. I also got a substantial discount, so no complaints.

Gorilla King · 02-13-2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cos

No sweat. Everything's in BAR here so i got really confused when i got back from the States

2.9 is 42 PSI. Just for reference

So it wan't just all Greek to you eh?

NMEXPAT · 02-14-2013, 05:27 AM

In addition to the misbehaving / broken keyless receiver or handlebar switch my gas mileage has gone to complete shit. I'm riding the same on my commute. Previously I could easily get 170-190 miles to a tank, I'm now lucky to get 125 miles. This is for the past 6 tanks. The last 3 tanks I've been very midfull of how much I twist the throttle.

Any ideas about the sudden change in gas mileage?

I still love the bike overall, but the keyless system is complete shit. I've already had the handlebar switch replaced under warranty. the symptoms sound like this is the fault. And yes I've tried new batteries in the key.

I'm coming to the 22k mile service. I'm going to leave it at the dealer to fix the keyless system, update the ECU, replace the radiator fluid and standard service. Now if they only had a qualified Ducati tech...

Sock Monkey · 02-14-2013, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NMEXPAT

In addition to the misbehaving / broken keyless receiver or handlebar switch my gas mileage has gone to complete shit. I'm riding the same on my commute. Previously I could easily get 170-190 miles to a tank, I'm now lucky to get 125 miles. This is for the past 6 tanks. The last 3 tanks I've been very midfull of how much I twist the throttle.

Any ideas about the sudden change in gas mileage?

Ducs are known for fueling richer in colder weather, but the difference you're seeing is more than I ever saw summer vs. winter. Is the bike running any differently? Stumbles, etc.? If the ECU hasn't gone wonky and is dumping too much fuel into the mix, the only other suggestion I have is to check for leaks, specifically at the quick connect under the tank. If you (or someone else) has had your tank off recently and weren't diligent about seating the connector, it could be leaking.....right onto your rear cylinder.

-SM

02-13-2013, 09:04 AM	#4516
Suruppak hack Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Bethany, IL - if you know where that is, I'm sorry Oddometer: 104	I got rid of the wife....so much easier now. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ ___________________________________________ 1984 BMW R80ST 2010 Moto Guzzi Griso 8v

02-13-2013, 09:38 AM	#4517
Thumperama Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: McKinney, TX Oddometer: 80	My wife is just happy that it's motorcycles now instead of cars. She always asks how many I can ride at a time and I still ask how many pair of shoes can she wear at a time. Then she mumbles something about apples and oranges, but I've usually tuned her out by then. __________________ Current: '11 Husqvarna TE630, '11 Husaberg FS570, '10 Triumph Thunderbird 1700, '07 Ducati Monster S2R 1000, '06 Triumph Tiger, '01 Triumph Sprint ST, '97 & '87 Honda XR600R Gone: Beta Rev 3; Honda Transalp; CB750F, CR250R, XR350, XL600, XR250, Trail 90, 250 Fourtrax; Yamaha YZ490, TW200, XT500; Suzuki GS1100EX; Kawasaki EX500; Polaris Sportsman 600

02-13-2013, 09:52 AM	#4518
jerdog53 Crop Dusting Everywhere Joined: Feb 2007 Location: 80122 Oddometer: 1,922	My wife is very good about the whole typic of bikes and she should be considering she rides the Monster Just the other day she was like if were going to go do that I'm going to need a 650GS.... __________________ 99 Cagiva Gran Canyon 09 696 Monster "Shorter of breath and one day closer to death"

02-13-2013, 09:55 AM	#4519
Gorilla King Curmudgeon Emeritus Joined: Jan 2004 Location: High Desert Oddometer: 34,536	Tire Pressure? Owner's manual is a little sketchy. 2.5 bars? I',m thinking 36 to 38 psi for the front and 38 to 40 rear. What are you guys running? __________________ “America has always been torn between the ideal and the real, between noble goals and inevitable compromises.” Jon Meacham http://americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/ Gorilla King screwed with this post 02-13-2013 at 10:04 AM

02-13-2013, 10:38 AM	#4523
oalvarez Resident Raggamuffin Joined: Dec 2007 Location: CA HWY 2 Oddometer: 1,696	I run about 33f/37r, Conti Road Attack 2s (solo, canyons). My other MTS riding buddies (4 more in the clubhouse) all use the same psi, +/-, tire dependent. __________________ 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012 Ducati MTS1200St Ti 2003 Aprilia Tuono Racing 2012 Vespa 300 Super past: Ducatis, Aprilias, Moto Guzzis, a Husky, and some BMWs as well.

02-13-2013, 03:26 PM	#4526
3B43 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Oddometer: 56	When Duc came up with .9% financing in August, my girlfriend told me 'Buy it....you ain't getting any younger!' So I did!

02-14-2013, 05:27 AM	#4529
NMEXPAT Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Oddometer: 286	In addition to the misbehaving / broken keyless receiver or handlebar switch my gas mileage has gone to complete shit. I'm riding the same on my commute. Previously I could easily get 170-190 miles to a tank, I'm now lucky to get 125 miles. This is for the past 6 tanks. The last 3 tanks I've been very midfull of how much I twist the throttle. Any ideas about the sudden change in gas mileage? I still love the bike overall, but the keyless system is complete shit. I've already had the handlebar switch replaced under warranty. the symptoms sound like this is the fault. And yes I've tried new batteries in the key. I'm coming to the 22k mile service. I'm going to leave it at the dealer to fix the keyless system, update the ECU, replace the radiator fluid and standard service. Now if they only had a qualified Ducati tech...

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