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 *  Wanna buy ::  Buying 03 1000 DS
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Buying 03 1000 DS   Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 9:51 am   
Do you know what mileage its done ?

Early bikes had soft valve guides ask if they have been done.

if its had a top box check rear frame just around where the rear loop joins back into main fram ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  From Triumph Tiger to Multistrada
Android

Replies: 4
Views: 11552

From Triumph Tiger to Multistrada   Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:07 am   
Hi Tonic
if you can go for the 1100S as they have extra comfort suspension but there are some really cheap low mileage 1000's around.

have you had a ride on one ?

Andy
 *  Wanna buy ::  Another noob wanna be
Android

Replies: 11
Views: 21878

Another noob wanna be   Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 3:58 am   
yes this will be different ......you won't want to get off and you will be ruined regards any other bike
 *  Wanna buy ::  Thinking of '04 Multi-Valve guides-other issues?
Android

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Thinking of '04 Multi-Valve guides-other issues?   Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:53 am   
Hi Maddog
Valve guides wont last forever because the the rocker arm following the cam works on an arc so it puts a slight pressure side to side every time it opens the valve.

I got mine done at 3 ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  Need advice from you guys and gals.
Android

Replies: 10
Views: 21280

Need advice from you guys and gals.   Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:36 pm   
Well well never knew where Boise Idaho was before, just google mapped it

you boys really like your straight roads.Shocked......you'll need to stick to those forest roads when you're on the multi s ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  Need advice from you guys and gals.
Android

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Views: 21280

Need advice from you guys and gals.   Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:26 pm   
Hi Solarbronco
Wellcome to our little forum, hope you enjoy our company.
There is nothing that will phase you if you already work your own bikes, this is just a little different valve wise but nothi ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  Led indicator
Android

Replies: 3
Views: 9278

Led indicator   Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:35 am   
If you search "indy mirrors" you may find some similar to the Ducati ones
 *  Wanna buy ::  MST 1000 DS 2004 a few questions about buying
Android

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Views: 16454

MST 1000 DS 2004 a few questions about buying   Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 4:37 am   
From the manual.....
To check chain (13) wear, stretch the
chain and measure 16 links.
If the length (L) is greater than 256.5
mm, change the chain.


I have found the DID 525 zvm x is good qua ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  1100S Buyers Guide
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1100S Buyers Guide   Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:52 am   
Glad you found us mike and welcome

If you go for the 1100s you will have the benefit of all the stuff having been sorted, frame and engine wise.

Try and pick one out with Termis/aftermarket sile ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  Do MTS do high mileage or are they just sitting pretty?
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Do MTS do high mileage or are they just sitting pretty?   Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:44 pm   
G'Day Clive
Just back from the Haggis Hunt in Scotland ....1824 miles round trip brings my Multi up to 66,824 miles, never missed a beat despite the rain.

Why would I sell her we had such great f ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  Snow, ice and salt?
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Snow, ice and salt?   Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:41 pm   
I am an all year round rider and the electrical problem I had was the connector blocks between the Alternator- Rectifier- main loom they are the only ones on the bike(2003) exposed to the elements und ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  Valve Guide Issues on the 1000 & 1100
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Replies: 12
Views: 28631

Re: Please share the vendors info   Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:34 pm   
Please share your recommendation where to send heads and what extra up grades to heads that should be done. I'm going to milk as many miles out of stock original heads as possible. Thanks

Same here ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  Valve Guide Issues on the 1000 & 1100
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Replies: 12
Views: 28631

Valve Guide Issues on the 1000 & 1100   Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:10 am   
Hi oldbmw1
starting will get more difficult and oil consumption will begin to increase as they get worse, got mine done a 35,ooo miles.
I do think it that people worry too much, mechanics do need to ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  Total Control
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Views: 20344

Total Control   Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:10 pm   
Hi Brad
the multi is a tall bike and can be a handfull if you are unsure.....but there are guys who have gone for it and still here to tell the tale.

The clutch can be quite fierce too so featheri ...
 *  Wanna buy ::  Man I cannot Believe it!
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Replies: 15
Views: 29258

Man I cannot Believe it!   Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:26 pm   
Now where have I heard that before

Clap Clap Clap Clap

Welcome to the Multistrada Forum Southern Dude

just be careful they don't take your license away too quick
best regards
A ...
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