|
Joe Lohr MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Black)
Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 145 Location: San Diego
|
|
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 3:34 am |
|
|
Sure,two Ducati's would not suck. But to only have one. The multi will do. But my 2 cents. the S4R looks to buzy to be naked. needs some cooling fins. |
|
|
_________________ (
)OE |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
gasgaseffinfast MTS: Not specified
Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Posts: 92
|
|
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 12:39 pm |
|
|
Joe Lohr wrote: | | | | Sure,two Ducati's would not suck. But to only have one. The multi will do. But my 2 cents. the S4R looks to buzy to be naked. needs some cooling fins. | | | |
i think the S4R is hands down the best looking Ducati they make. But then again I like red Ducatis with white wheels. |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
gasgaseffinfast MTS: Not specified
Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Posts: 92
|
|
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 12:41 pm |
|
|
dialysis wrote: | | | | if you can afford it, everyone should have 2 bikes | | | |
i think three is the magic number!
i have a bmw K1200LT, the S4R, and I'm picking up the Multi on Friday - can't wait.
wish my insurance bills were a bit lower though...... |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Doc MTS: 2003 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 2029 Location: Athens, Greece
|
|
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 12:55 pm |
|
|
gasgaseffinfast wrote: | | | | dialysis wrote: | | | | if you can afford it, everyone should have 2 bikes | | | |
i think three is the magic number! | | | |
There's no magic number for me , I'll always have less bikes than I would if I could afford them .
Bottom line: I have the one I lusted for and still am "in love" with .
Doc |
|
|
_________________ THE Multi-DOCTOR
'03 MTS1000DS |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rocker MTS: Not specified
Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Posts: 1153 Location: Ashford Kent UK
|
|
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 7:10 pm |
|
|
I test rode the S4R before riding the MS, all I can say is that it was no contest as far as I was concerned |
|
|
_________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mich748R MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Black)
Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 943 Location: Princeton NJ
|
|
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 8:17 pm |
|
|
Oh lord, I read this story and think that the higher the number of bikes the better. But there is always a point of return. I had three bikes. 900SS (street), 748R (street) and 748S for the track. Insurance and riding cost started to become a pain in the neck. Then I rode the MTS in Italy during the WDW2004 and was sold. Came back home and immediately sold the 900SS and 748R to trade in for the MTS. I guess I miss the 748R once in a while when you want to do some real hard riding. But in the Netherlands there is not really any opportunity anymore to do (except the track). When I bought the MTS1000 my style became completely different with the bike. The MTS can be handled in an agressive way different then I was used from the 748R.
O guess "gasgaseffinfast" that you have the same with the MTS and the S4R. I think you make a good choise. Even when 3, 4, 5 or more is better this will do the job.
Cheers,
Michel. |
|
|
_________________ Why f*ck around on 4, when 2 will do...!!??
Mich748R
Honda VF750F
Ducati
900SS
748R [miss you]
916 (track)
MTS 1000DS
MTS 1000SDS
Hypermotard 950SP
MTS 1260 Enduro
Soon a Ducati Desert Sled (21’ Front/18’ Rear) |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
mwb MTS: Not specified
Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2 Location: New Orleans, LA
|
|
Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 2:35 pm |
|
|
I currently ride and S4R and can say that the gearing needs to be changed for general street duty. I dropped the front on mine to a 14t. It helps a good bit. Prior to that it was luggy in stop and go traffic. I may also add to the rear once I have the $$$. A friend did a 520 conversion on his to go to a 14t up front and 44 in back. Supposed to make it perfect for in town use. You may want to try a gearing change before you lose money trading it in so soon. |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
gasgaseffinfast MTS: Not specified
Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Posts: 92
|
|
Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 8:27 pm |
|
|
mwb wrote: | | | | I currently ride and S4R and can say that the gearing needs to be changed for general street duty. I dropped the front on mine to a 14t. It helps a good bit. Prior to that it was luggy in stop and go traffic. I may also add to the rear once I have the $$$. A friend did a 520 conversion on his to go to a 14t up front and 44 in back. Supposed to make it perfect for in town use. You may want to try a gearing change before you lose money trading it in so soon. | | | |
thanks a lot - that's great info. i am keepign it in fact and was gonna go 520 - so thanks for the tip.
Jim |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|