Ducati MultiStrada 1200 - Page 247

Sock Monkey · 10-11-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Greg

Now in Central Arkansas after about 5,000 miles on latest trip. Multi so far so good...some electrical issues earlier (PM me for details).

Anyone else taking longish trips on the darn thing? That's why I bought it. Keep telling myself I need to ride the Explorer 1200, I guess when I get back.

One thing: this isn't the best bike in extended rain. DAMHIK.

--Doc

Well Doc, your prayers (OK....let's call them "spirited requests") have been answered and now you have not ONE but TWO bikes that will come from the factory with electronic cruise control: The Tiger Explorer and the '13 BMW R12GS (as an option).

I wish you well in your decision, and always good travels.

-SM

Sideout · 10-11-2012, 11:35 PM

I took my 2011 MTS1200S from LA to Portland and back in July. Put on approx 3000 miles in roughly 9 days. The only "problem" I had was the freaking factory tires wearing out really quickly and unexpectedly. So had to make a stop at a Ducati dealer in NorCal to replace them. Other than that all good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Greg

Anyone else taking longish trips on the darn thing?

Pampero · 10-12-2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marret

A Bags Connection tank bag with an SW Motech gas cap ring works well too. Check out this thread for a discussion on tank bags:
http://www.ducati.ms/forums/216-2010...ltistrada.html

Haven't been here for a few days but thanks (and you too Oelvarez & Bross) for the replies. I'll look into them. Tail pack might work as well or better.

Lew

Tubulchain · 10-13-2012, 12:58 PM

Waiting for some dude that called me about buying my KLR. Trying to sell it to raise funds for a full termignoni exhaust (and requisite tail light relo kit). What are the odds he comes? Pretty bad...ugh.

Dr. Greg · 10-13-2012, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideout

I took my 2011 MTS1200S from LA to Portland and back in July. Put on approx 3000 miles in roughly 9 days. The only "problem" I had was the freaking factory tires wearing out really quickly and unexpectedly. So had to make a stop at a Ducati dealer in NorCal to replace them. Other than that all good.

So...did you have any RAIN? That's the problem with the Multi and all its switchgear/electronics. In my limited 40,000 miles of experience with the bike, that is...

It's a great dry weather bike.

--Doc

oalvarez · 10-13-2012, 08:13 PM

anyone want to buy mine? 3k miles...'12 multistrada sport touring....immaculate....recent oil and tire change....PM me if so

(now in the classifieds/flea market)

JNRobert · 10-13-2012, 08:33 PM

Anyone bought a descent chain adjuster? The one in the tool kit is made of cheese as I bent mine using it (and didn't move the wheel one millimeter).

JNRobert · 10-13-2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Greg

So...did you have any RAIN? That's the problem with the Multi and all its switchgear/electronics. In my limited 40,000 miles of experience with the bike, that is...

It's a great dry weather bike.

--Doc

That's worrying with rain season upon us. What kinds of issues have you had

Dave.0 · 10-14-2012, 05:26 AM

I've ridden mine multiple times in heavy rain and parked it outside uncovered in rain on tours and never had an issue. The chain adjuster on the other hand is shit.

marret · 10-14-2012, 06:18 AM

+1

I've ridden for hours in the rain, on multiple trips, without electronic issue.

Lion BR · 10-14-2012, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Greg

So...did you have any RAIN? That's the problem with the Multi and all its switchgear/electronics. In my limited 40,000 miles of experience with the bike, that is...

It's a great dry weather bike.

--Doc

Question:
Which 1200 "adventure" bike today does not have electronics/switchgear? Especially the 2013 models. Even the new 1190 KTM Adventure will now have traction control and selectable riding modes (although we will only see the 2014 model in the US).

Possible Answer:
Moto Guzzi Stelvio?

And I hear you want one more electronic gizmo: cruise control.

Tubulchain · 10-14-2012, 08:49 AM

Oalvarez your selling huh?! Going in for the new GS maybe?

brokeassloser · 10-14-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marret

+1

I've ridden for hours in the rain, on multiple trips, without electronic issue.

+1 more. I've soaked mine many times. No problems so far

JNRobert · 10-14-2012, 01:47 PM

So far all the Ducati specific aftermarket tools have fairly short handles. There is a Triumph long handled one which I'm told will fit the Ducati hub but, it's in the UK and I don't know if they'll ship to the States.

EBay Triumph Tool

You can see this bloke needs a fair amount of leverage to move the adjuster which is why a long handle looks essential to me

oalvarez · 10-14-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tubulchain

Oalvarez your selling huh?! Going in for the new GS maybe?

i have a deposit on one....either that or camhead a/c GS....talk soon,

10-13-2012, 12:58 PM	#3694
Tubulchain odaat, atgatt Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Rhode Island Oddometer: 196	Waiting for some dude that called me about buying my KLR. Trying to sell it to raise funds for a full termignoni exhaust (and requisite tail light relo kit). What are the odds he comes? Pretty bad...ugh. __________________ 2Bull

10-13-2012, 08:13 PM	#3696
oalvarez Resident Raggamuffin Joined: Dec 2007 Location: CA HWY 2 Oddometer: 1,705	anyone want to buy mine? 3k miles...'12 multistrada sport touring....immaculate....recent oil and tire change....PM me if so (now in the classifieds/flea market) __________________ 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. oalvarez screwed with this post 10-13-2012 at 08:45 PM

10-13-2012, 08:33 PM	#3697
JNRobert Breaking Wind Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Oddometer: 8,509	Anyone bought a descent chain adjuster? The one in the tool kit is made of cheese as I bent mine using it (and didn't move the wheel one millimeter). __________________ Crusader of Slack

10-14-2012, 08:49 AM	#3702
Tubulchain odaat, atgatt Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Rhode Island Oddometer: 196	Oalvarez your selling huh?! Going in for the new GS maybe? __________________ 2Bull

10-14-2012, 01:47 PM	#3704
JNRobert Breaking Wind Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Oddometer: 8,509	Chain Adjuster Tool So far all the Ducati specific aftermarket tools have fairly short handles. There is a Triumph long handled one which I'm told will fit the Ducati hub but, it's in the UK and I don't know if they'll ship to the States. EBay Triumph Tool You can see this bloke needs a fair amount of leverage to move the adjuster which is why a long handle looks essential to me __________________ Crusader of Slack

10-14-2012, 05:26 AM	#3699
Dave.0 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: The coldest part of Arizona Oddometer: 460	I've ridden mine multiple times in heavy rain and parked it outside uncovered in rain on tours and never had an issue. The chain adjuster on the other hand is shit.

10-14-2012, 06:18 AM	#3700
marret Transient Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern Germany Oddometer: 151	+1 I've ridden for hours in the rain, on multiple trips, without electronic issue.

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