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« on: January 22, 2012, 08:42:07 PM »
This has got to be the best streetbike of all time but most every review I find that put in through the ringer has if falling to pieces before the test is over. What's going to happen after 20 or 30,000 miles?!

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My question is, what's the next best thing?
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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2012, 11:41:55 PM »
LMAO!  You say this...and I know this too...and yet I still go out and buy a Duc!   Lol

Heck, one of my best friends had a Multi (MTS1000) grenade the motor at a track day.   Crazy

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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2012, 12:05:29 AM »
Next best thing?

How about a KTM SMT?  An absolutely hilarious bike to ride, it's like having a little devil on your shoulder.  An outstanding bike.

Or a Triumph Tiger 1050?  Not ridden one of these, but I've known a couple of blokes that really like them.

I know one guy with a Multistrada, he thinks it's the best bike ever - but he is pretty well loaded, and just takes it to the dealer for everything.  
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2012, 06:43:34 AM »
Quote from: Silverbird on January 22, 2012, 08:42:07 PM
My question is, what's the next best thing?


Well, the longer my Multi stays in the shop Angry3, the more I start to look around. I'm starting to think that I need to be back on a Triumph. As for the next best thing? I guess it's all about what you want to do.

For me, it's looking like the Sprint GT is the front runner with a DR650 joining the mix sometime in the future.
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2012, 07:25:33 AM »
Quote from: the frenchman on January 23, 2012, 07:02:19 AM

I've had my fill of 'character'.


I believe I used this term on Saturday when I was out looking for a replacement bike.  Lol
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2012, 07:38:09 AM »
My KTM did the same. I think I got a lemon.

So far, so good with the Mutley.
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« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2012, 08:35:13 AM »
The new 1200 Tiger
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« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2012, 10:56:43 AM »
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Well, the longer my Multi stays in the shop Angry3, the more I start to look around. I'm starting to think that I need to be back on a Triumph. As for the next best thing? I guess it's all about what you want to do.

 


Can't you Lemon Law the bike?
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« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2012, 11:25:34 AM »
Quote from: atadaskew on January 23, 2012, 10:56:43 AM

Can't you Lemon Law the bike?


CO does not cover motorcycles under LL... If I were to go that route, it would be a consumer warranty suite. I don't think I'm at that point yet.

I sent an email to Ducati this morning. I got a response back fairly quickly that felt like a form letter... We'll see if they contact the dealership or me in the next day or so.
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« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2012, 01:37:48 PM »
Wish I could buy 2! One for the shop and one to ride Lol
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« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2012, 04:00:20 PM »
I'm on my second Multi, I had a 2004 on which I put 40,000 miles with no real problems other than when caught in the torrential downpour Hurricane Ike at the first Moto GP in Indy and got water inside my instrument panel.
I've got a 2010 1200S Touring now with 21,000+ miles, no failures, well there was the rear brake, but it's been replaced under warranty.
I'd by a third in a second, nothing makes me smile that that bike does.
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« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2012, 04:36:43 PM »
Well that's good to hear. I'm seriously down to buy one of these bikes. Can anyone else talk me out of it?
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« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2012, 10:02:35 PM »
Quote from: Silverbird on January 23, 2012, 04:36:43 PM

Well that's good to hear. I'm seriously down to buy one of these bikes. Can anyone else talk me out of it?


I don't think I'd even try to talk you out of it. I went around and around looking for a new bike, and the Mutley won out. I only have 8K on mine, but it's been issue free (unlike either my Sprint -- though those were minor issues -- or KTM SM, where I definitely got a used lemon bike). Comfortable, powerful, capable, and incredibly versatile. Worth the price of admission for me, for sure.
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« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2012, 10:44:14 PM »
Italian bikes, as imperfect as they are, provide a canvas for an artist to explore his color palette in order to fully express his passion...

as opposed to the sad owner of a clinically perfect bike. What does he do with all his spare time but forlornly stare at four, beige-colored walls. So sad  Sad

Like Van Gogh cutting off his ear...an artist must suffer for his passion or else his life is an empty vessel  Wink
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« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2012, 08:49:25 AM »
Quote from: Orson on January 25, 2012, 10:44:14 PM

Like Van Gogh cutting off his ear...an artist must suffer for his passion or else his life is an empty vessel  Wink


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That's a lot of BS Orson but nice try.  I do like Italian bikes myself.  Someday I will own one.
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« Reply #15 on: January 26, 2012, 04:09:51 PM »
Quote from: Orson on January 25, 2012, 10:44:14 PM

Italian bikes, as imperfect as they are, provide a canvas for an artist to explore his color palette in order to fully express his passion...

as opposed to the sad owner of a clinically perfect bike. What does he do with all his spare time but forlornly stare at four, beige-colored walls. So sad  Sad

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« Reply #16 on: January 26, 2012, 04:15:51 PM »
Italian bikes are like Italian cars, everyone oogles and adores them.

Everyone that is, who does not get to pay the repair bills.
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« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2012, 08:41:04 AM »
Well, if you do the service yourself you only pay for parts.

I'm not defending unreliability or low quality parts that fail early.  Truth be told I've had that happen on my Buell, but thankfully never for parts that require the bike to get me home.  Having said that, I've never had any failures on my Hondas, Suzukis, or Kawasaki.  Not once.  
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« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2012, 09:07:30 AM »
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