ScubaCinci Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 This might be nice... http://newatlas.com/ducati-multistrada-950-eicma/46352/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I still want a 1200s...though I only did a test ride, it's one of the best bikes I've ever ridden. I can handle pricey or I can put up with some issues, but both together is no bueno. Especially when you throw in the cost of maintenance for valves etc. I've read about a lot of reliability issues, even with the newer models which is a shame. Granted, it probably seems overblown since people with issues tend to be more vocal but you definitely see less complaints about problems with the Japanese bikes. i read a post that made sense...buy a lightly used one. Let the original owner deal with the issues that crop up early, get fed up and sell it. Get a good deal while avoiding dealing with at least some of the problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 It's not necessarily the electronics that garner the complaints...false neutrals, cylinder head gasket leaks, not recognizing the "keyless" fob (ie. no start), fuel sensor, fork seals. Just seems like the quality of build isn't great. Again, grain of salt with the internets. My Tenere has a lot of electonics (ES, ride modes, heated grips, cruise, DTC, ABS, etc) and I haven't heard of many issues. Still, it's an incredibly fun bike so I'm keeping my eye out for some late model used ones but also considering an FJ-09 (either in addition to the Tenere, not a replacement). However, I found out this week that it's likely I may need achilles surgery on my left heel which, because of other commitments, may not happen until spring which means I miss the entire riding season next year so buying anything now, unless I get the deal of the century, isn't prudent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, ScubaCinci said: It's not necessarily the electronics that garner the complaints...false neutrals, cylinder head gasket leaks, not recognizing the "keyless" fob (ie. no start), fuel sensor, fork seals. Just seems like the quality of build isn't great. Again, grain of salt with the internets. My Tenere has a lot of electonics (ES, ride modes, heated grips, cruise, DTC, ABS, etc) and I haven't heard of many issues. Italian vs. the Japanese culture. That should explain a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 sexy vs functional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 1 hour ago, TimTheAzn said: Italian vs. the Japanese culture. That should explain a lot. Wasn't it someone on here who lost their givi key in august and couldn't get a replacement because the entire country shuts down because of the assumption of Mary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Just now, zx3vfr said: Wasn't it someone on here who lost their givi key in august and couldn't get a replacement because the entire country shuts down because of the assumption of Mary? Not I. But I am not surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 6 hours ago, Isaac's Papa said: really curious how that bike would look as a naked conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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