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  1. Sat Apr 4th, 2015, 10:24 AM #1
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    I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    I'm happy to report I am the proud new owner of a 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S! (Sale of my 09 Yamaha FZ1 with lots of upgrade to be posted "soon").

    I've wanted a Multistrada for awhile now and I began (seriously) looking to buy a Multistrada back in November and I came across two 2010 MTS 1200S's with similar farkles (add-ons).

    One had 7K miles, full termi exhaust, Ohlins semi-active suspension module and a lot of carbon fiber dressing but they seller wouldn't come down below $14K.

    Link to that bike here: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/4934531507.html

    In my opinion, at $14K this Duc MTS is overpriced even with all of the add-ons. I thought value was closer to $12K so no dice, seller and I were too far apart.

    Then I came across this other 2010 Multi with 17,400 miles, same full termi exhaust/race ECU and instead of carbon fiber 'bling' it has a lot of little Rizoma parts. The only thing it was lacking was the Ohlins suspension module but I found one on Craigslist for $300 so this bike was looking pretty good!

    Last week I was going to be in Denver anyways so I contacted the seller and checked out the bike but lacked a way of getting it home. So on April fool's day no less, Mrs. Clovis and our daughter River made the drive with me from The Springs to pick up the bike.

    Unfortantely, the weather turned sour (rain) so I didn't get to take the fun way home via Moco to Deckers. Just a straight shot down I-25 at 6 o'clock, on wet roads.

    First impressions: The ride home was my first time riding a Ducati, period. It's quite comfortable and I'm really looking forward to seeing just how well this bike handles the canyons! Switching from an inline 4 Yamaha to this V-Twin in all it's low-end torque glory brought a smile to my face! I've never owned a bike that would just straight up power wheelie without the need to "clutch it up". Oh yes, the fun we will have this summer!!

    Too bad we have a busy weekend so I won't get out to ride it until maybe next weekend (or this week if I can sneak out of the office for the afternoon!!).

    I can't wait to meet up with the Ducati club and ride around for an hour and then sit and bullshit somewhere for 2! Haha, just kidding -- I'll be screaming with joy in my helmet like a madman!

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    These mirrors are freak'n tiny! It's like trying to see behind you with my wife's compact makeup mirror!

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  2. Sat Apr 4th, 2015, 10:40 AM #2
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    First off congrats... I've been looking for another one myself. I want something to compliment the Tuono and can't find anything as good at doing what I want as the Multistrudle.

    Second, what is this suspension pack you speak of? Was this a 1200 or 1200s model originally?

    Third, I will warn you now, the fork seals on the Ohlin's are VERY soft. As they told me when I went to MotoGP, "it's part of the performance nature". If you get them muddy/grimy or have too much fun dropping the front after all those power wheelies, you'll learn just how proud Ducati and Ohlins are of those fork seals! Luckily, the two sets I had replaced were both under warranty.
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Congrats man, can't go wrong with comfort and tons of torque
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  4. Sat Apr 4th, 2015, 10:57 AM #4
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Thanks Salsa & Damir!

    This is a 1200 S -- but in 2013 when Ducati introduced the skyhook active suspension (with Sachs suspension); Ohlins released a "suspension control unit" for the 10-12 Multistrada S.

    http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popu...strada-1200-s/

    http://www.ohlins.com/2014/09/ohlins...e-versatility/

    $400-500 for a new one.

    http://www.pure-ducati.com/p-5504-oh...-35000-03.aspx

    Thanks for the heads up about Ohlins being very soft!
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    And thank you for the info about the module. Something to keep in mind as I continue my hunt.

    Found a couple 1200sGTs out there that are very enticing...
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Congrats! Benvenuti nel mondo di Ducatisti!

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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Wow, congrats! Will you still be riding with the regular folks?
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    I foresee a north meets south ride.... hehehe
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Congrats Clovis!
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

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    Congrats! Benvenuti nel mondo di Ducatisti!
    I hate all the stupid fucks who think they speak Italian just because they buy a Ducati..... LOL....
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    That escalated quickly
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Quote Originally Posted by madvlad View Post
    That escalated quickly
    Just like everything else here on the CSC.

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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    It seems like people need to get out and ride man, too much anger in this bitch
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Congrats on the ride!! My coworker and old race buddy has the newer s and we went for a ride last weekend definitely can handle a spirited pace in the canyons. I was a bit jealous with a sore rear end that day and watching them just move along with no issues.

    Him and his wife are also completely comfortable riding out to Sturgis and back with it.

    He has had an intermittent issue where the dealership cannot figure it out or replicate it..... pops out of gear downshifting to 5th, seems to be semi-common in the community.
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    There was a nice retort by Jenny about speaking Italian, but it seems to have disappeared almost as soon as it appeared.
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Jen is magic girl, sometimes you see her, sometimes you don't
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Quote Originally Posted by birchyboy View Post
    There was a nice retort by Jenny about speaking Italian, but it seems to have disappeared almost as soon as it appeared.
    Seems "site admins" come on maybe once a month, make a post and leave. Not even sure anyone actually "admins" anymore.


    Congrats on bike Clovis!

    P.S. Is that dog on your driveway ok
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldog View Post
    Seems "site admins" come on maybe once a month, make a post and leave. Not even sure anyone actually "admins" anymore.


    Congrats on bike Clovis!

    P.S. Is that dog on your driveway ok
    Do you mean the cat lounging in the sun?
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Quote Originally Posted by birchyboy View Post
    Do you mean the cat lounging in the sun?
    NO!!!!! The dog!

    Ok, maybe it is a cat
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hibs View Post
    I hate all the stupid fucks who think they speak Italian just because they buy a Ducati..... LOL....
    You are fucking awesome! Class act all the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    You are fucking awesome! Class act all the way.
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Where's all the Japanese bike owners typing Japanese.... fail
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    Re: I've gone to the dark side... (new bike!)

    Yeah fuck a duc!!!!!






    Nah, congrats Clovis.
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