Thanks for that info. I really would much rather give my money to Rich at Louigi Moto than my 'local main dealer'. Can I ask how you know this, and not that I doubt you for one second, but are you absolutely certain about this? Kind regards Deaks
Really ?.... from Ducati European version Multistrada 1200 is Euro 4 compliant. As required by the Euro 4 legislation, the bike comes equipped with side reflectors (one for each side) that are fixed to the forks, and a fuel vapor canister located on the left side of the engine. The side reflectors are mandated by the Euro 4 homologation.
Incorrect I'm afraid. Block Exemption In October 2003, European Union legislation, 'Block Exemption Regulations 1400/2002 (BER)' came into force. This ruling gave bikers more freedom of choice in their decision as to who should repair and service their vehicles. Any garage can now be used to service your bike without invalidating the manufacturer's warranty (subject to certain conditions). This was as a result of introducing four specific 'freedoms', aimed at safeguarding free competition in the entire market for vehicle spare parts, service and repair. These meant : dealers and authorised repairers without the vehicle manufacturer / assembler using 'dealer / repairer contracts' or other means to prevent them manufacturers can no longer be forced by their original equipment (OE) contract to limit supply of parts to the vehicle manufacturer / assembler parts distributors can supply parts of the appropriate quality to parts. Parts manufacturers can supply OE products under their own brand so motorists and repairers will not feel they have to go to a main dealer for a certain part anyone with a legitimate need for technical information has a right of access to it in usable form and at a reasonable cost Independent repairers can carry out normal maintenance and repair services during a vehicle's warranty period without invalidating the warranty conditions provided that : the service is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's servicing schedules and is recorded as such any parts used are of 'appropriate quality' and are recorded as such If you need any further information on this topic then please visit the ADF website at www.adf.org.uk
TT, that sounds great. The problem is, it says the service needs to be recorded, and this requires access to the ducati portal to do so. also you (used to) need specific service reset & diagnostics kit to complete the job. possibly this has now changed, and if it has that is great. I wonder though just how accomodating ducati would be with any warranty claims. Personally this is one of the reasons I keep good relations with my dealer, so they will hopefully look after me when it matters most.
It seems to be a very grey murky area. You are quoting a website with a vested interest in not using a manufacturer approved dealer. My information comes from White Dalton's website. Dealing with the dealers | White Dalton Solicitors Blog Having had a bike engine fail when under warranty I was very glad it had been serviced my a main dealer.
I completely agree with you. But have you seen the Ariel Ace? I reckon £20k is cheap for a semi-bespoke bike. You can even choose the rake FFS!! Anyone ridden one/know someone who's got one or ridden one? I know production isn't due until next year but would love to hear any 'insider' information. Planning a trip to Somerset soon!
I like the guys at Snell's in Alton and their quote of £7-£800 for a 15,000-mile/two-year service compares favourably with the top independent Ducati specialists I've consulted (£650-£680 *VAT). Ok in one case their service included brake and clutch fluid changes, but on that basis is it really worth going to an independent?
I should also add that one independent I spoke to said they could record the service on the Ducati portal because they had access to it via a main dealer that supplied parts for the work they carried out. Any comments?
They've made it "ridiculously low" (in my best mocking tone) so that us poor short-arsed bastards can at least touch the fucking ground when we straddle the bloody thing!!!!... I wanted one back in twenty ten but my fucking feet couldn't even touch the ground on fucking tip-toe! It's alright for you gangerly bastards, but we aren't all fucking twenty six footers! CHRIST does that piss me off!!!
You short-arses should count yourself lucky, there are still plenty of bikes in the Ducati range that you can ride. I've wanted a Ducati for years but the ones I've liked have all been too small as they're built with, ahem, petit Pietros in mind. The Mulitstrada is the first full-size bike Ducati have made, as far as I'm concerned.
Hahaha! the sword cuts both ways :Facepalm:. I've got a 2011 Speed Triple as well - I had to get an aftermarket lowering link fitted so I wasn't sitting with my little tipsi toes barely touching the floor on it! :Hilarious: So I really AM very excited about the new model MTS. I will be booking a test ride for when they hit these shores in the Spring - I would have bought one four years ago! ...Now I've just got to justify spending £15,600 on a new bike next year. The money isn't the problem, but can I really justify the price of a brand new family saloon for a toy that I will only ride 4k miles a year on?! I'm also gonna have to reconcile the probability of selling my Speedy - which, if I'm honest, is more than enough for me - and probably the 998s at the same time. I LOVE my 998s but she only ever comes out the garage a tenth as often as my Speedy does!....:Shamefullyembarrased: Oh decisions decisions....
I find that after test riding a bike and finding it exceeds all expectations, any problems with regard to justifying a purchase miraculously disappear! In such scenarios bikers are rarely at home to Mr Logic. My ST had more than enough power for me too but 20 minutes on a Mutely and I was hooked. Just had to have one ... Cue fevered raiding of the joint savings account, a 3,500-mile jaunt round France with a new, younger girlfriend on the back and an expensive divorce !:Finger:
Get a pillion, that will lower the seat hight for you!!! I'm available for summer runs out, shoe shopping etc. My hourly rate is £10, but that does include food
