V4 Test Ride On A Multi V4

Discussion in 'Multistrada' started by hill100, Apr 16, 2022.

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  1. Lucky for you too then, it would seem! :innocent:
     
    #61 TonyMNo1, Apr 25, 2022
  2. #62 duke63, Apr 25, 2022
  3. So, my bike is needed for a week and therefore decided not to go for an extended loan bike, so just a bimble.

    V2S is the better looker and can't see the need for the V4 unless you ride pillion and carry the kitchen sink, personally.

    So, I did the sensible thing and ordered a Pikes Peak :D

    Yes, a year, but spending a couple of grand on the 950S (Desmo./tyres/chain/sprockets/perf indicators/levers) I thought I may as well get some use out of the new bits, rather than swapping in within a few months.
     
    #63 Burnsey, Apr 26, 2022
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  4. Legend! That's the way to do it - a man after my own heart. :upyeah::D
     
    #64 Mark H, Apr 26, 2022
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  5. Good work. You’re gonna love it.
     
    #65 Multirider75, Apr 26, 2022
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  6. I had a few years on boxers but was pleasantly surprised how much engine braking the new V4S has, it also surprised the car following me going down into Ludwell on the A30 when I closed the throttle when the 40 became a 30
     
    #66 ymfb, Apr 26, 2022
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  7. It also pissed my mate off when we went to France last week, even though I explained on numerous occasions that I always slow down for reduced speed limits!
     
    #67 Multirider75, Apr 26, 2022
  8. Have you ever ridden a HyperMotard 1100S? I'm lucky to get 100 miles out of a tank.. and so is everyone else!
     
    #68 number9, Apr 28, 2022
  9. @Mark H what's with the Malian flag in your avatar? I lived there from 2003-2006..
     
    #69 number9, Apr 28, 2022
  10. I work here in a trauma hospital on rotation for 6 months of the year.
     
    #70 Mark H, Apr 28, 2022
  11. That is outstanding. Where abouts? The only hospital I remember is Point G in Bamako, though I never went there. I did spent 5 days at a private clinic (Clinique Pasteur?) with a nasty bout of Malaria...

    If you have pictures, I would love to see them. Maybe I romanticize my time there but I miss it a lot. I was in the mineral exploration industry; I lived in Bamako the whole time but spent a bunch of time in Sadiola (Kayes region) as well as Guinea, Ghana, and Burkina Faso.
     
    #71 number9, Apr 28, 2022
  12. PM'd you as this could become one legendary off topic conversation on the OP's thread....:D
     
    #72 Mark H, Apr 28, 2022
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  13. So I guess it's our fault for trying to bring some culture to this place? :cool:
     
    #73 number9, Apr 28, 2022
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  14. V4S Sport full, was my first Ducati, after over 40 years of motorcycling, does everything so bloody well, it's made my MT10 SP redundant!!!!! So...px the yam and now have a Diavel 1260S, as well & fully converted to the brand, and smiling lots!!!!
     
    #74 Julian Vaughan, May 2, 2022
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  15. Just had a test ride on the V4s multi & it’s left me with a question - I couldn’t see the dash with the sun behind me. Never had that problem on my PP 1260 or DVT 1200.
    Is there a fix other than only ride in the dark or cloudy weather ?
     
    #75 Steelboss, May 9, 2022
  16. The screen angle is adjustable by turning a knob under the screen. Not full proof for reading it with the sun behind you, but not bad either
     
    #76 hill100, May 9, 2022
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  17. Thanks,
    I asked dealer if it was adjustable and he said no
     
    #77 Steelboss, May 9, 2022
  18. Get an anti glare screen protector on.
     
    #78 Multirider75, May 10, 2022
  19. Do they work?
     
    #79 Steelboss, May 10, 2022
  20. Yes - Speedo Angels one works brilliantly
     
    #80 MutleyV4S, May 10, 2022
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