Hi im new to the forum and would appreciate some advice not having owned a Ducati before. I've just sold my Vstrom and looking for a 2010-11 strada. Is there anything I should be looking for when buying one. Thanks in advance Paul.
Hi and welcome to the forum and Ducati ownership let the fun begin Make sure it's red ;-) Anyway someone one in the know will be along shortly
Lots of info on here but in summary (ones I can think of anyway)... Rear brake upgrade kit (FOC) Fork shim kit (FOC) Numerous ECU updates Left hand switch gear can stick or not work due to water ingress Steering lock solenoid (recall) EXUP valve sticks (keep lubricated) If it has Ducati heated grips check for excessive wear (usually left hand grip) If it's a touring make sure you get the panniers plus ensure the rubber blocks are on the passenger rearsets (and glue them in place) If it's an S model make sure all of the suspension works are expected, plus the rider modes operate as expected Clutch slave cylinder may have been replaced under warranty also, mine was. Ensure the coolant has been updated to the recent recall, this is due to some pourous heads (again my front cylinder was replaced due to this) Ensure servicing was done on time and/or mileage (yearly or every 7500 miles whichever comes first)
A wise decision to go for a Multi, just be prepared to be riding a lot quicker than you did before!!! its got loads more GO. :biggrin: If its a low mileage one you buy thats still got the original tyres on then change them, theres a wide choice of sport & sport/touring rubber & it'll transform the ride. Buy the best spec that you can afford it'll always be easier to sell on when the time comes, at the very least I'd make sure its the 1200 ABS model then things like the heated grips, auto petrol filler cap, carbon bits & panniers are nice to have (if they didn't come as standard with the model you chose). let us all know how you get on
Try and find a bike that has had the warranty extended to 3 years. Full service history, all recalls done, check the back brake works and has been upgraded. If its under 15K miles just beware the 15K sevice is a big one and costly. Read lots of the Multistrada threads and get a test ride from a dealer if you haven't already. The updated 2013 model is about to touch down so try to get a deal on the price.
Personally, i'd go for the newest lowest miler you can with abs, preferably one owner, and get an official warranty. High mileage will hammer values. I'd buy from a ducati main dealer, you should get a very good deal this time of year. The standard pirelli tyres are absolutely fine imho. The s touring is nice for the extras (heated grips/panniers/centre stand), s sport is added carbon bling, but a standard is by no means a poor relation, it doesnt have ohlins adjustable suspension, but the ride and handling are still plush. There should be one transponder key and a red key with the bike, and make sure its been serviced on schedule i believe its annually.
Ok.. I agree with nearly everyone above. Centre stand.. Do me a favour, way too little ground clearance. Elbows and ankles before metal.:biggrin:
Joking aside.. And my last post was a jibe. I was very disappointed and annoyed at the lack of advice / warnings on appalling low end response, Surging, hesitation, popping and lack of grunt below 3000rpm. As a bike rider of many years, both jap and Italian, road and race. This bike is Terrible. You must budget for a serious low end retune, unless you want C90 type low end response. I can't believe the time is spent discussing wind noise and screens... The bike should never have l left the factory with this engine set up. Ok... Now I'll take my pills and lay down.
ACT - Notice you didn't mention knees...........but it looks like it would be metal before them first looking at your avatar? :biggrin: Nice plate by the way.... Bradders - Lots of cracking advice already from guys in the know. I'm lucky enough to have an S Touring and it is the best bike I've owned; does it all in buckets. You'll have a ball whichever version you go for. Mark H
It's an elbow, or was before I used it as a cushion from a school roof. Always use a ladder when leaving the roof or you to can spend two years at Stanmore learning how use your arm again... Still the best team of physio-terriosts in be uk Actually it would probably spark really well, as it's mainly titanium :biggrin:
Oops - that's why I'm no doctor! :frown: Know what you mean about the titanium but hopefully won't be trying anytime soon! All the best, Mark H
Bought a 2010 Abs about two months ago with just over four thousand on the clock fitted with a full Termi and panniers. Have since put on nearly three thousand miles in all weathers including a trip to the south of France. It's currently having its clocks replaced under warranty by Ducati even though its out of the factory warranty, thumbs up to Pro Twins. By all means read the forums but don't let it put you off, yes it has its faults non existent back brake, screen, etc but its a great bike. More than quick enough and handles well enough to leave sports bike behind in the twisties, I had the Pirelli tyres changed to Mich PR3's as its a road bike. With the power sockets I can plug my heated kit in and with a MRA touring screen and Schuberth lid the noise is fine unless there's high crosswinds. All in all its the closest thing to a comfortable sports bike, for me. I can live with its faults apart from I now need a 749/999 as a track bike where before I was happy with my Zx10r.
Just buy one and enjoy it, they all have the odd small problems but dealers always sort them !!!, just buy, ride and enjoy and please please don't turn in to a forum moan and whinge about anything and everything thats a common gripe
Thanks guys for all your advice (much appreciated) Just seen a 2010 non abs with 4.5k on the clock with heated grips and panniers for around 8k, is it a bargain or would I be better waiting for a abs model, don't mind waiting a few weeks. Thanks again paul.
I must have got a one off 2010 cos apart from the rear brake replacement fuck all has gone wrong with the machine riding in all weathers and kept in a damp old lock up... So just ride and enjoy
