Habi Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 ^That's one sexy machine. It's been on my list for a while now but not sure I would ride enough to justify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I like the white, my leathers match it so that means I can ride it too, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) I like the white, my leathers match it so that means I can ride it too, right?Yea, its got a passenger seat. Edited November 12, 2015 by Tonik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Demo days in Indy??I don't ride bitch... Hellmutt can ride bitch, so he can put his feet down when I stop. or I can lower it Edited November 12, 2015 by snot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I would pay to see that. Not much, but i would pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 FZ1's are better than the eye-talian's best attempt at making a bike that looks like a strap-on-dong But the Italian strap-on is somehow so much more romantic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Yeah. Lower it. That way you only need a step stool instead of a reach truck. he's not kidding. He does this crazy straight kick one leg swivel hop or some shit. It's partially why I don't think the Multi is for me. Can you see my fat ass trying to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 he's not kidding. He does this crazy straight kick one leg swivel hop or some shit. It's partially why I don't think the Multi is for me. Can you see my fat ass trying to do that? My fat ass can get on and off it just fine. And with the adjustable seat height, surely yours could too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) My fat ass can get on and off it just fine. And with the adjustable seat height, surely yours could tooAren't you like 6'3" or something though?I'm short and stout like a teapot Edited November 12, 2015 by Bad324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'm barely 6ft. 33" inseam so my pants are either too short or long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) With luggage on the bike I have stick my right leg straight out and swing it over everything before I plant my ass. Always mounted my Ninja the same way to keep from scuffing the solo cowl or tail section Edited November 12, 2015 by Hellmutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 ah I dunno why I thought you were taller, I think with my boots on I just make 5'10". I've only ever used a tailbag on the VFR so with a top case I can only imagine the amount of times I'd kick that thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 he's not kidding. He does this crazy straight kick one leg swivel hop or some shit. It's partially why I don't think the Multi is for me. Can you see my fat ass trying to do that? That's how I get on. Has nothing to do with height. Keeps you from scuffing your seat or dropping the leg too soon and scuffing some plastics. All the smart kids do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I've never taken the multi or hypermotard off the kickstands at dealers because I'm too short to confidently do it in the confined spaces of a stealership. But I am only 5'9" on a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Grab the bike by the handlebars, pull the front brake tight, lean forward ( nuts to the tank forward ) as you lift your right leg up and bend at the knee before swinging it over the seat. It isn't as difficult as Bruce Lee'ing your leg out straight over the seat and hopping your ass towards the bike. I doubt I'll get a top box for a while though. And Bad, you may just be short enough that technique wouldn't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 That's how I get on. Has nothing to do with height. Keeps you from scuffing your seat or dropping the leg too soon and scuffing some plastics. All the smart kids do it.With your long scrawny stems I figured you could swing a leg over. Either which way, I'll surely be putting some 3M appliques on the bags to keep boot strikes from dicking up the finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Grab the bike by the handlebars, pull the front brake tight, lean forward ( nuts to the tank forward ) as you lift your right leg up and bend at the knee before swinging it over the seat. It isn't as difficult as Bruce Lee'ing your leg out straight over the seat and hopping your ass towards the bike.I doubt I'll get a top box for a while though. And Bad, you may just be short enough that technique wouldn't work Put a trunk on that thing when you buy it and let me know how that works out for you. My way can't be that hard, I am old as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Also take a good look at how much higher my passenger seat is than where I sit. Similar to your future bike but not as pronounced, and how much further you have to stand away from the bike to clear the saddle bags. If your nuts are up against the tank you will kick your saddle bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I climbed on a Multi at IronPony just Saturday, and used the very same tactic I posted above. Worked like a charm, although there was no trunk on top either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 That's how I get on. Has nothing to do with height. Keeps you from scuffing your seat or dropping the leg too soon and scuffing some plastics. All the smart kids do it. psh ask Tim, the plastics and seat were in pristine condition on the VFR when it left my possession using the near round house style mounting tactics by yours truly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 psh ask Tim, the plastics and seat were in pristine condition on the VFR when it left my possession using the near round house style mounting tactics by yours truly With a trunk and saddle bags? Was the battery dead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hellmutt: Not sure if you've got heart set on a brand new '15, but if you're interested in a Multi and want to save some serious cash, there's a '10 MS base model (no ABS, no panniers) with 13K miles for sale on ADVRider flea market for $7900. Looks super clean, 100% stock and located in Nashville, TN, so an easy 1-day drive-n-buy. Just an FYI... http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/2010-ducati-multistrada-beautiful-cond-nashville-tn.1099628/#post-27983465 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Hellmutt: Not sure if you've got heart set on a brand new '15, but if you're interested in a Multi and want to save some serious cash, there's a '10 MS base model (no ABS, no panniers) with 13K miles for sale on ADVRider flea market for $7900. Looks super clean, 100% stock and located in Nashville, TN, so an easy 1-day drive-n-buy. Just an FYI... http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/2010-ducati-multistrada-beautiful-cond-nashville-tn.1099628/#post-27983465 I have no idea if this is a good deal or not but I'd definitely buy Pauly's over this one. More goodies and less $. Plus it has his musk all over it Edited November 12, 2015 by Bad324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 With a trunk and saddle bags? Was the battery dead? does a tail bag and cortech saddles count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 psh ask Tim, the plastics and seat were in pristine condition on the VFR when it left my possession using the near round house style mounting tactics by yours truly This is true. does a tail bag and cortech saddles count? Do you still have dem bagz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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