Multistrada it is then.

Test rode a Multistrada earlier today - loved it.

As fast on *real* roads as virtually anything else I've ridden as does what
I want from a bike as I approach old-geezerdom (42).

I will really miss my 996, but have come to the conclusion that I'm due a
'big one' if I continue to ride on public roads in the way the bike seems to
demand: if you're not caning it - it's horrible.

I've been asked for 3K with my 996BP (yellow, 99T, 5.7K miles, Termis,
Datatool, needs service, some gravel damage if you look [he didn't]) for a
new Multistrada, in grey, with panniers.

Another dealer reckons the figures are about right, but wants my business.
Worth haggling much more?

TOG?

Regards,

Joe

 

what

A lot is down to the pilot. For sweepy bends Bear's old 9R could push my
Gixer hard.
I also hate that term *real* roads. I htought all roads were real.
IYSWIM?

Bwhahahaha, kids today.

Why not go racing then?

Always.

 

What I mean are potholes, manhole covers, tree-branches, etc.

Champ had a few words to say about his ride on a 996 recently - I knew
exactly what he meant about it being quick on smooth roads, slow anywhere
bumpy. My 996 (with pipes, chip, etc) is really quite unpleasant on public
roads - untill you reach the smooth, open sweepers - then it's a different
matter.

I've only got two collarbones.

Seriously, I don't have time. Trackdays, while fun, lost their attraction
slightly for me after being punted across the track at Brands into the
gravel at 100MPH+. A lowside at Silverstone resulted in another visit to
the horses pistol. Self-employment and days off are a bad mix.

Oh, I'm also not good enough to take up racing.

Joe

 

that hasn't stopped any of the other ukrm racers...

 

<G>

Good point.

Joe

 

Given that they're discounting the MS already, that's valuing the 996 at
about 4k which I think is a fucking rip-off.

Oh, hang about - panniers are extra on the MS, right?

I still think it's a bloody expensive swap. Why not go for an ST4?
panniers included, and you can find them cheaper than the Multiple
Sclerosis if you look hard.

 

He put it as: £7.5K for the MS, £500 for panniers (fitted), less £5K for my
996.

£3k to change, no matter how you dress it up.

Don't especially like them. The whole point was that I found the Multiple
Sclerosis (****, I hope this tag doesn't catch on) such a pleasure to ride.
Have a go, I'm sure you'll be surprised.

Can't be arsed to 'look hard'; although I'm taking a trip to Protwins today,
then down to CMW in Chichester tomorrow.

Regards,

Joe

 

I tend to agree. If you look at a 996, you can see where the money goes. You
can't on the MS.

I've heard this said. I can't say I found it a problem. My mate did, but he
usually rides an ST4s. If/when I get mine, I'll let you know. You're only
round the corner from me.

I was told yesterday that the 'comfort' seat was initially intended as the
stock item, but it increased the height too much for shortarses to get
aboard. Again, my mate found this to be the case - but he's about 5'5", in
his stilettoes


Joe

 

(The Older Gentleman) wrote in message

As does Triumph with the ST.