Forum: Road warriors
05-17-2013, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,648
My first street bike was a 1999 Ducati Monster...
My first street bike was a 1999 Ducati Monster 750. I was looking for a Ninja 650 or an SV650n. Never got around to riding a Ninja but my second bike was something I could stick luggage on and had a...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-11-2013, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,155
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-07-2013, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 4,361
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-07-2013, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 4,032
Two fingers on my current Multistrada. It only...
Two fingers on my current Multistrada. It only takes 1 for max braking but two is more comfortable on my hand.
I cover the brakes in heavy traffic, while lane sharing and in cities were I can't see...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-01-2013, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 4,631
I went from a Monster to a first gen...
I went from a Monster to a first gen Multistrada.. next week I'm testing riding a Hyperstrada and Multistrada for my first new vehicle purchase. I have no desire to ride a sport bike every day, I...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-01-2013, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 8,060
I lost a magnetic tank bag ones. I went to meet...
I lost a magnetic tank bag ones. I went to meet one of my roommates for tasty shrimp burritos at a local taqueria, realized I needed gas on the one home so I stopped at the gas station on the corner...
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Forum: Road warriors
04-12-2013, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 3,552
Views: 537,977
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Forum: Road warriors
03-31-2013, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
The MTS 1000/1100 (2v Aircooled) bikes are very...
The MTS 1000/1100 (2v Aircooled) bikes are very different bikes from the MTS 1200. They are smaller, lighter and have half to a 2/3rds the horsepower of the 1200. They require more maintenance but...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-13-2013, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 2,093
Views: 485,207
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-09-2013, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,307
R1100S
The engine was okay, the suspension was...
R1100S
The engine was okay, the suspension was weird and the riding position was a tad awkward. Got to ride a 04 for 3 hours in a mix of tight mountain roads, not so tight twisties and lane sharing...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-07-2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 155
Views: 15,655
To start with:
DL-1000, what to say? It was...
To start with:
DL-1000, what to say? It was comfortable, competent and had a big twin in it. I should have liked it a lot. The saddle and riding position nearly put me to sleep and the power...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-25-2012, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 101
Views: 6,449
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-25-2012, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 101
Views: 6,449
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-23-2012, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,358
This is a good one for locals. They do require...
This is a good one for locals. They do require same amount of clothing as the MSF now though.
They used to offer an off road version but not enough takers and too much liability led to it's demise.
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Forum: Road warriors
12-22-2012, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 2,093
Views: 485,207
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Forum: Road warriors
12-04-2012, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 3,552
Views: 537,977
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Forum: Road warriors
12-01-2012, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,381
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Forum: Road warriors
11-30-2012, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 236
Views: 16,975
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-26-2012, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,678
Those guys usually spend around 120 hours of...
Those guys usually spend around 120 hours of training just doing that!
Alameda County Civilian Moto Course teaches that stuff. After their basic class I could just barely do it on an 18ft turning...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-21-2012, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 3,552
Views: 537,977
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-15-2012, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,630
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Forum: Beasts
11-12-2012, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 9,997
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Forum: Road warriors
11-10-2012, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 5,209
Can't stand feet forward personally.
Did ACS...
Can't stand feet forward personally.
Did ACS Civilian Moto Course and rented one of their KZ1000P's and it was almost a deal breaker for me. I couldn't stand the floorboards. Foot and arm was...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-09-2012, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,753
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Forum: Road warriors
11-09-2012, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,118
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-09-2012, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,753
Since this is close to what I was looking for...
Since this is close to what I was looking for when I bought the Multistrada (probably too down on horsepower for you) I'll give you my list.
1. Aprilia Futura (This bike is amazing, I still regret...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-03-2012, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,521
Belts and valves are the two major things that...
Belts and valves are the two major things that need to be taken car of on a Monster (outside of normal wear items like chain/sprocket, fork seals, oil and such). They are both easy to do and there...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-01-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 3,552
Views: 537,977
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-01-2012, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 15,861
My favorites that I've ridden?
Tuono
Futura...
My favorites that I've ridden?
Tuono
Futura (Still kinda of regret not holding out for one but I think the Multistrada is a better bike for me most days)
Multistrada 1100 S (But I'll take my 1000...
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Forum: Road warriors
10-18-2012, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,794
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Forum: Road warriors
10-18-2012, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 5,557
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Forum: Road warriors
10-15-2012, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 804
Great bike. I spent a month looking for one to...
Great bike. I spent a month looking for one to replace my monster before I bought a same generation Multistrada because I couldn't find one in fly and ride distance during that month and I needed...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-15-2012, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,281
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-14-2012, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,792
When I rode my Monster I thought it was a big...
When I rode my Monster I thought it was a big deal. There was some trepidation over buying a Multistrada, I mean I have a 28" inseam and it has a 34" seat height. I'm sure I look silly getting on and...
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Forum: Road warriors
10-05-2012, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 6,690
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Forum: Road warriors
10-04-2012, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 6,690
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Forum: Road warriors
09-04-2012, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,522
F800S or ST is the perfect bike from your...
F800S or ST is the perfect bike from your description.
Other than that Buell XB of some variety?
If you can deal without the belt?
VFR800, ST3S, R1100S (shaft drive) umm... maybe a Tiger 1050?
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Forum: Equipment
09-01-2012, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 637
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-31-2012, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 329
Views: 50,159
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Forum: Equipment
08-31-2012, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 637
First Gear TPG Teton vs TPG Rainier Jacket
I'm looking for something similar to my Olympia AST2 as a spare raining, cold weather jacket. (Okay not that cold, think 40-50s and raining. SF Bay Area "winter" climate aka Rainy Season). They seem...
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