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Albigularis |
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Albigularis World Chat Champion
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Posted: 01:11 - 15 Dec 2015 Post subject: Bit the bullet; bought the dream |
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So, whilst insurance companies fight over the ZX10R's claim, I sold the bike to a breaker for a very decent price and used the money as deposit for this-
https://i.imgur.com/BBXZuWF.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/KprY19V.jpg
2012 Multistrada 1200S Touring. Absolutely immaculate condition, only done 4100 miles. It has a fair bunch of extras on it too, Garmin sat-nav, R&G crash protection on frame, bar ends, rear axle and front forks, Ducati touring tinted screen, 3m paint protection. Tyres are brand new PR4s, it couldn't have been more perfect if it had my name as a private plate.
Many of you have probably seen me endlessly bumming these things up and putting my money where my mouth is, I bought it without a test ride to prove my confidence.
Rode it home in rush hour traffic in Urban mode (100bhp mapping with soft suspension), took it to work a few times in touring mode (150bhp map with lowered sensitivity throttle, stiffened up a bit) and I still didn't find it living up to how I'd hyped it up. It was still a good bike, but not the elusive perfection I had hoped it would be. Took it out a night when it wasn't raining in Sport mode (150bhp full whack throttle, stiffened up shocks) and that was it. Absolute rocketship. It feels litre-bike fast, and it very nearly is - it's faster over a quarter mile than a 600cc sports bike. Bang on what I was hoping for. That sort of performance on a comfy bike with massive panniers and a top box is just amazing. The top box will take two XL full face helmets, so far I haven't managed to fill it with daily shopping plus my work kit. I haven't even needed the panniers yet.
The only complaints I have so far is that the engine is quite lumpy under about 3k, but this is fairly common among Duc's so I wasn't surprised. The brake pedal is oddly slippery as well. Oh, and the keyless fob doesn't have any keyring loops on it...
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Seat height isn't great for someone 5'5" but I managed the GS, so I'll manage this. It's narrower so it's easier to reach the floor.
All in all, very happy. I plan to get a few things for it to make life a bit easier, fog lights and so on. ____________________ Biking history so far-
Aprilia RS125 - Kawasaki ZXR400 - Triumph Street Triple R - Suzuki GSXR1000 L3 - BMW R1200GS - Kawasaki Z1000 - Kawasaki ZX10R C1H - Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring - Suzuki Hayabusa |
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BumpingUglys Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 09:10 - 16 Dec 2015 Post subject: |
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Nice thing, glad you're pleased with it
With regards to the lumpiness, a lot of the fuel injected Ducati's run too lean at low rpm, supposedly to keep emissions down, causing lumpiness, spluttering etc.
Generally the way round this is an aftermarket exhaust with no lambda sensor, coupled with a reflashed/mapped ECU.
An alternative is the FatDuc O2 Manipulator, which sits between the lambda sensor and the ECU and alters the voltage signals, essentially spoofing the ECU. The 2012 Multistrada isn't mentioned on their compatibility list, though previous years are. It might be worth dropping them a line and seeing what they say. ____________________ Ducati M695 |
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Albigularis World Chat Champion
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arry wrote: | Nice work.
Definitely on my list too - I just need to get myself over spending a load of money on a vehicle that will do hardly any miles |
That's why I was happy with it. I use my bike for work, fun rides on days off, bit of touring, everything. You can get decent 2010 models now for low in the £7k bracket.
BumpingUglys wrote: | Nice thing, glad you're pleased with it
With regards to the lumpiness, a lot of the fuel injected Ducati's run too lean at low rpm, supposedly to keep emissions down, causing lumpiness, spluttering etc.
Generally the way round this is an aftermarket exhaust with no lambda sensor, coupled with a reflashed/mapped ECU.
An alternative is the FatDuc O2 Manipulator, which sits between the lambda sensor and the ECU and alters the voltage signals, essentially spoofing the ECU. The 2012 Multistrada isn't mentioned on their compatibility list, though previous years are. It might be worth dropping them a line and seeing what they say. |
I've read up about that sensor, there are other ways you can disable it as well. It's not that bad as long as you aren't in Urban mode. The one you linked lists the Multistrada 1100 which was a big air cooled motor, different ball game altogether. I'll get it sorted eventually but I don't mind too much, I'm used to the ZX10R which idles in first at like 13mph, 18mph if it's just started cold. ____________________ Biking history so far-
Aprilia RS125 - Kawasaki ZXR400 - Triumph Street Triple R - Suzuki GSXR1000 L3 - BMW R1200GS - Kawasaki Z1000 - Kawasaki ZX10R C1H - Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring - Suzuki Hayabusa |
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chris-red Have you considered a TDM?
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I've always wanted one of these ____________________ Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
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Its at least a couple of years off yet (unless the ZX6 uexpectedly explodes), but part of me is very tempted to try something like this instead of a litre sportsbike when I get my next bike . Worried I may regret it or miss the riding style though as I do really fancy something like an R1, Panigale, S1000 etc.
Can't put my finger on it, but something about these Multistrada's in particular is quite appealing though. Would definitely be more comfortable and suitable for longer touring trips too. I might have a look at trying to get a test ride on one at some point to see how I find it.
Probably the tidiest looking stock exhaust i've seen in ages too . |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 8 years, 89 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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