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by JJGeo
Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: good place to buy gear
Replies: 7
Views: 15912

Re: good place to buy gear

Newenough.com is my favorite for on-line gear. Their return policy if it doesn't fit is very good as well.

That said, it is good to support your local brick and mortar stores. If no one supports them they will cease to exist.
by JJGeo
Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: 1000 dry clutch vs 11000 wet clutch
Replies: 17
Views: 44332

Re: 1000 dry clutch vs 11000 wet clutch

Sorry guys, but a wet clutch is a bit less Ducati, just like the new engine in V instead of L (new engine to see at Moto.it)

I can't read the moto.it page...but it looks like it's saying the 2011 SBK will have a 90 degree twin, but it will be rotated back in the frame, so that there is no ...
by JJGeo
Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: 1000 dry clutch vs 11000 wet clutch
Replies: 17
Views: 44332

Re: 1000 dry clutch vs 11000 wet clutch

The dry clutch, especially with the open basket makes a wonderful sound that Ducati enthusiasts like myself really love. Dry clutch was designed more for racing (less weight on a spinning clutch when it's dry). A dry clutch also wears out faster than a wet clutch, but it's easy to replace the ...
by JJGeo
Mon Jul 05, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: 1000 dry clutch vs 11000 wet clutch
Replies: 17
Views: 44332

Re: 1000 dry clutch vs 11000 wet clutch

lotus54 wrote:I may lean to the 1100, not for the clutch, but other improvements.
+1

The 1100 model is better sorted than the 1000s
by JJGeo
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Multistrada In an Urban Environment
Replies: 28
Views: 59213

Re: Multistrada In an Urban Environment

I didn't have any problems with my wife's MTS620 in stop and go traffic. Clutch pull was light, it started easily from a stop, and it didn't throw off a lot of heat from the engine. Overall very good in town.

The MTS620 only downside IMO is the suspension, which can be upgraded fairly easily.

The ...
by JJGeo
Tue May 12, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Is this a good buy?
Replies: 3
Views: 9214

Re: Is this a good buy?

that sounds like a good deal to me...especially being an S model.
by JJGeo
Mon May 11, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Advice Needed - MTS1100S vs. Monster 696 vs. MTS620
Replies: 24
Views: 51004

Re: Advice Needed - MTS1100S vs. Monster 696 vs. MTS620

Since you're used to a VFR800, and the twisties are a ways away I say the Multistrada 1100, or better yet 1100S. Depends on how much you want to spend. You should be able to find a decent used one if you're patient.

The MTS 620 isn't made anymore, and will feel underpowered to you...and has shite ...
by JJGeo
Fri May 08, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Rear Wheel Nut Tool - What's Best? (UK)
Replies: 16
Views: 43471

Re: Rear Wheel Nut Tool - What's Best? (UK)

2cats wrote:A 1 13/16" socket is 46.0375 mm.

Does anybody know what drive size the Speedymoto tool is? JJGeo - do you know?
I don't remember. Email them...they'll probably get back to you pretty fast.

sales@speedymoto.com
by JJGeo
Mon May 04, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Rear Wheel Nut Tool - What's Best? (UK)
Replies: 16
Views: 43471

Re: Rear Wheel Nut Tool - What's Best? (UK)

Speedymoto makes the best tool I've ever seen for the Ducati SSS nuts. It's pricey, but it is reversible for both the sprocket and wheel nuts. It is designed with a piece which slides inside the axle and prevents the socket from slipping off the nut.

Hands down the best solution IMO. I was at a ...
by JJGeo
Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Multistrada vs. what?
Replies: 11
Views: 22146

Re: Multistrada vs. what?

So the hugger is not what the pannier hooks onto? Thanks. Are the panniers easy to remove, say like a suitcase, if you are traveling?

Jaco, I am actually looking at a 1100S, hope all your enthusiasm still applies.

The hugger is the rear fender that keeps water and road grime from being thrown ...
by JJGeo
Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Rear Paddock Stand
Replies: 4
Views: 11014

Re: Rear Paddock Stand

Italian Steed wrote: Stands for other Ducatis (748, 916, 996 998 etc) with a single sided swing arm should fit with the exception of a 848 and 1098 which have larger spindles.
848 compatible stand will work just fine...only the 1098 has the larger axle.
by JJGeo
Sat Jul 19, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Wet/dry clutch comparison
Replies: 6
Views: 14357

Re: Wet/dry clutch comparison

My dry clutch has about 15,500 miles on it. It's fairly loud now as the tolerances are pretty far out, but it works well.

Difference between the clutches is the dry has a heavier lever pull, and is loud (even with the stock cover on). If you run with the cover on you'll have to take it off every 3 ...
by JJGeo
Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:45 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: multi or ST?
Replies: 17
Views: 30513

Re: multi or ST?

The Triumph ST is supposed to be a nice bike. Can you go ride them both and decide which you like better?
by JJGeo
Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:03 am
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: 620 Pipes
Replies: 9
Views: 18977

Re: 620 Pipes

They definitely do not sound similar.

I don't like the sound of Staintunes. Not deep enough...kind of tinny. They sound great on Monsters, but not Multis. I'm sure plenty will disagree though as a lot have them. I've heard slip-ons, with and without baffles.

I've only heard Termi slip-ons. My ...
by JJGeo
Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: high mileage '06 1000s question
Replies: 11
Views: 22295

Re: high mileage '06 1000s question

No specific Multi experience, but know of plenty of people with >50K on their Monsters, and a few with greater than 100K. Same basic engine design. The Duc 2-valve motors are very reliable as long as they're taken care of.