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Nov 22nd, 2011, 7:40 pm
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Phx, Arizona, USA
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Thanks for the memories......
Well fellas I wanted to tell everyone thanks for the help over the past few years with questions, advice etc...and members even donating parts but the time has come and the ST4 is off to a virgin Ducati garage. I'll still be around it's too much fun in here. Now its time to figure out what the next ride is going to be, let the games begin...........
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Nov 22nd, 2011, 11:06 pm
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Denver, CO, USA
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Menace,
I sold my 03 ST4s in the Spring. Really liked the bike, but still couldn't get comfortable for long rides. I just bought an 08 Multistrada 1100S. So far I really, really like it. Has the same Ohlins suspension as the ST4S, but with a lot more travel. And, of course, it's much more comfortable.
It's kinda strange looking, but the more I stare at it, the more I like it.
In curves up to about 60 mph, it feels much better than the ST4S. From 60-80, it feels about the same. Beyond that, the ST felt more stable.
Pictures here: 2008 Ducati Multistrada 1100S - vagabundo's Photos
Good luck,
ape
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08 Red Multistrada 1100S
03 Red ST4s w 996 4-valve and Ohlins (sold)
01 Red ST4 w 916 4-valve (sold)
05 Red 800 Supersport (sold)
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Nov 22nd, 2011, 11:16 pm
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Mr Leakered
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Lynnwood, WA, USA
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M-M,
I'm sorry to hear that. Please do stick around the clubhouse.
What are you targeting? The only bikes that give me any sort of tingle is the Motus, Ninja 1000, and just about any SM, esp the KTM SMR. Of course, the Motus and Ninja are a bit young to know how they will work for this crowd. =P
Have a good one.
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2001 ST4
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Nov 23rd, 2011, 6:52 am
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia
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Sayonara
M-M
I've enjoyed your frequent posts on this forum. Good luck in finding the next bike. I'm with Tonered - a 990 SMT would be MY choice right now, once the model with ABS reaches these shores.
safe riding,
Dave
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(Désirée) '05 ST3's', 996 fork internals, RT gold valves, Wilbers shock. Adj ride-ht rod, BrakeTech iron discs, Sil Moto carbon cans, 5-spokes
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Nov 23rd, 2011, 8:40 am
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Mr Leakered
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Dave,
I'd agree if those side cases were significantly larger.
Have a good one.
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2001 ST4
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Nov 23rd, 2011, 10:28 am
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
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... your gonna miss her!
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Sacramento CA
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'05 BMW LT-C Ocean Blue
'03 Ducati ST4S with ABS
'08 BMW F800ST (Jessica's)
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Nov 23rd, 2011, 11:00 am
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Radar tends to harsh my mellow.
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scott
... your gonna miss her!
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Amen.
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2006 999, 2007 ST3S, 2007 S2R1000
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Nov 23rd, 2011, 11:54 am
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Phx, Arizona, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scott
... your gonna miss her!
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Already do....... 
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07 BMW F800S
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem."
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Nov 23rd, 2011, 12:02 pm
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Phx, Arizona, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tonered
What are you targeting?
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Well right now I am kind of all over the board to be honest. If I have my druthers I guess most likely a adventure class motorcycle or at least something with a more upright riding position. I love the ST4 but my shoulder didn't so much. I think some if it also has to do with having so many miles on my work bike in that more upright position so it feels more natural/comfortable to me. I'm in hunting mode right now so we will see what happens. My short list (if you can call it that) is diverse and most likely might just depend on what kind of deal I can swing on any of them......
Yamaha Super Tenere
BMW GS 1200
Triumph Tiger 800xc
Triumph Tiger 1050
BMW GS 800
DRZ 400
Hypermotard
KTM SuperDuke
Triumph Speed Triple
Possibly a Monster even.....who the hell knows.......
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07 BMW F800S
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem."
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Nov 23rd, 2011, 3:33 pm
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Tamworth, NSW, AUSTRALIA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Motard-Menace
Well right now I am kind of all over the board to be honest. If I have my druthers I guess most likely a adventure class motorcycle or at least something with a more upright riding position. I love the ST4 but my shoulder didn't so much. I think some if it also has to do with having so many miles on my work bike in that more upright position so it feels more natural/comfortable to me. I'm in hunting mode right now so we will see what happens. My short list (if you can call it that) is diverse and most likely might just depend on what kind of deal I can swing on any of them......
Yamaha Super Tenere
BMW GS 1200
Triumph Tiger 800xc
Triumph Tiger 1050
BMW GS 800
DRZ 400
Hypermotard
KTM SuperDuke
Triumph Speed Triple
Possibly a Monster even.....who the hell knows....... |
It's interesting that you don't have Multi in your short list, considering the others in your list. Any reason for leaving out a Multi?
Craig
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