Ducati MultiStrada 1200 - Page 267

KHVol · 11-21-2012, 03:04 PM

How many miles did you put on them and do you have any knobs left ?

Sock Monkey · 11-21-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ten.98

Here's a short clip of my first ride with the TKC's.
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About 1/2 way through I started to get the feel for them and begin catching up again.

Good stuff. Looks like on the dirt the lighter bikes pulled ahead but once on the open road the big bikes pulled away.....at 110mph+ if I read your speedo right....

Just a word of caution.....the TKC's you were running are only Q rated, so sustained 100mph+ is probably unwise.....

-SM

ten.98 · 11-21-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sock Monkey

Just a word of caution.....the TKC's you were running are only Q rated, so sustained 100mph+ is probably unwise.....

-SM

Most of what I do on that bike is probably unwise.....

ten.98 · 11-21-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KHVol

How many miles did you put on them and do you have any knobs left ?

I've got about 250 miles on them now. Still a good 1/2" of knobs left. If you keep to the dirt I'm sure they'll last a while.

Sock Monkey · 11-21-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ten.98

Most of what I do on that bike is probably unwise.....

Boy do I know about THAT!

-SM

KHVol · 11-21-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ten.98

I've got about 250 miles on them now. Still a good 1/2" of knobs left. If you keep to the dirt I'm sure they'll last a while.

In the past I would put MT-60's on my 650 Motards ( with 17's) in an attempt to make them dirt worthy. I believe I got 1,200 to 1,400 miles out them and that was with about 52 HP. I hate to think how quickly 150 HP could peel the knobs off the carcasses.

Motodisiac · 11-21-2012, 04:57 PM

Now I could see why riders from Florida are always happy to ride in California - anything more than 90 degree corners is good :) . Thanks for posting the video.

oalvarez · 11-21-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Motodisiac

Now I could see why riders from Florida are always happy to ride in California - anything more than 90 degree corners is good :) . Thanks for posting the video.

we are indeed fortunate....

marret · 11-21-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ten.98

I've got about 250 miles on them now. Still a good 1/2" of knobs left. If you keep to the dirt I'm sure they'll last a while.

How did the tires feel at speed?

I'd also like to know how many miles you end up getting out of them.

Like others have said, thanks for posting.

Paulvt1 · 11-21-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bingbong

Well done. How about connecting them to the accessory plug wiring. It's switched and rated for heated clothing.

Good tip. Might just have a look at that.

bingbong · 11-22-2012, 09:20 AM

Finally managed to get the 600 mile service done today, which means I'm finally off the leash

the ride back along some of my favoured roads in sport mode was,,, erm, Interesting

. I always had the opinion that traction control was a fun spoiler and not needed. Well I'm about to eat my words as it made me feel a little more relaxed today when getting the rear squirming and sliding a little in the dry

and what's up with these 3rd gear power wheelies? I'm sure the EU parliament are working on new legislation to save us from ourselves.

. What a mad bike. Love it.

Pampero · 11-22-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bingbong

What a mad bike. Love it.

Me too! Mine is a blast, a great pleasure to ride, all the gain, so little pain. It looks better and better to me. I just wish I was in Northern California so I could use it more this winter

. I sense a move coming in the next year or two!

bingbong · 11-22-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pampero

Me too! Mine is a blast, a great pleasure to ride, all the gain, so little pain. It looks better and better to me. I just wish I was in Northern California so I could use it more this winter

. I sense a move coming in the next year or two!

The attraction of sunshine and dry roads cannot be under estimated.

good luck with the house hunting.

Sock Monkey · 11-22-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bingbong

The attraction of sunshine and dry roads cannot be under estimated.

good luck with the house hunting.

Bring your wallet....and sellable body parts.....housing prices here are back to OMG levels.

-SM

llamapacker · 11-22-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sock Monkey

Boy do I know about THAT!

-SM

I'll 2nd that! LOL

11-21-2012, 03:04 PM	#3991
KHVol Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 2,079	How many miles did you put on them and do you have any knobs left ? __________________ "Character cannot be summoned at the moment of crisis if it has been squandered by years of compromise and rationalization"

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Motodisiac Moto Terrorist Joined: Jan 2006 Location: City Of Angels Oddometer: 3,408	Now I could see why riders from Florida are always happy to ride in California - anything more than 90 degree corners is good :) . Thanks for posting the video. __________________ Beach Moto - my baby and your connection for quality motorcycle gear Rev'it Gear for ADV Riders - the thread that started it all Ducati Multistrada 1200 S - Adventure, Commuting, Track, Fun CRF450X - Dirt Toy

11-22-2012, 09:20 AM	#4001
bingbong Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Obidos, Portugal Oddometer: 716	Finally managed to get the 600 mile service done today, which means I'm finally off the leash the ride back along some of my favoured roads in sport mode was,,, erm, Interesting . I always had the opinion that traction control was a fun spoiler and not needed. Well I'm about to eat my words as it made me feel a little more relaxed today when getting the rear squirming and sliding a little in the dry and what's up with these 3rd gear power wheelies? I'm sure the EU parliament are working on new legislation to save us from ourselves. . What a mad bike. Love it. __________________ Ducati Multi1200 "you're never too old to learn something stupid" -- unknown.

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