Hey Guys Have just returned from a little jaunt to Norway so thought I'd drop a little post. Haven't had the Multi very long so 4500 miles later we're fully bonded and delighted to say, she didn't miss a beat the whole trip, even though taking some abuse from a Versys when the owner failed to put the side stand down - domino effect straight into her. All in slow motion resulting in a cracked pannier and lost the end of the clutch lever. Anyway, in short Norway was absolutely incredible. Now that we've shared 4500 miles together I thought it'd be helpful to drop a few notes on the trip and how she performed, and look for a few pointers. Firstly have been quoted £85.00 for a new clutch lever from Ducati - any recommendations on after market levers and skill level required in replacing it? Second, have the stock screen fitted and on the motorway miles it was just causing too much buffeting - any up to date recommendations on aftermarket screens? Experienced a few false neutrals between 5th and 6th...anyone had similar issues with this? And gearing up into 6th feels a little bit grindy. Couple of occasions when we were stuck in traffic (tunnel crossing etc) and temperature went up to 119 degrees and then had High Temperature warning - little bit concerned with this as wasn't particularly hot day. The kill switch is being a little temperamental when trying to start the bike. Nudging it down to turn on the ignition doesn't always work, can sometimes take multiple goes. On the positives, she's an absolute warrior. SERIOUSLY impressed with the MPG. Some spirited riding going on....on one day had 200 miles out of the tank and still had three litres left at fill up. The Road Pilot 4's are incredible and fill you with confidence particularly on the black top that Norway has to offer. The Multi is so planted and stable in the twisties, it was awesome. If you haven't had the opportunity to do Norway, go! Beautiful scenery and amazing roads. Just save up for those beers!
On pretty hot day here in UK, sat in traffic mine was going up to about 108-9 before the fan kicked in & it dropped down pretty quick. Only trouble was with fan on the heat to my left leg was tremendous. The gearbox thing seems pretty common. The dealers reckon they get better with mileage. Iv,e done it a couple of times myself & mate,s does it too, both brand new 1200s DVT models. I have the same feeling about the screen. Was going to go for the Puig tinted. Supposed to be about 80mm taller. Great to hear you had a good time. Enjoy.
Please share some shots of your touring....get me salivating for a roadtrip The fan should kick in a little over 100degrees, if not turn bike off.
Sounds amazing Could you post / PM the route you did and any bits you would miss out next time? Thinking of this for next year
I've always liked the Wunderlich deflector as you can adjust it to suit individual preferences. http://www.wunderlich.de/shop/en/wunderlich-varioergo-screen-deflector-20280-002-1.html Levers - for that price you could buy a pair of foldable levers? http://www.motea.com/en/brake--and-...cati-multistrada-1200-10-17-i4040-46246-0.htm
Sounds like a great adventure. Re the screen, I broke my original and replaced it with an MRA screen. The MRA is much better than the OE screen resulting in less wind noise around the front of my helmet and fewer flies too. It's on a DVT and I assume yours isn't as you refer to a sliding kill switch, but I know of others who had an MRA on earlier models who said they were an improvement. Clutch and brake levers are easy to remove/replace, just be careful the little pushrods are properly seated into the rubber sleeves on the master cylinders.
Agree, route taken please. I bought a Puig Touring screen for Spain and France earlier this year, better than OEM but still a fair bit of buffeting.
I have a 2014 GT and it has the large smoked screen which is oem - v happy with it - cuts of lots of buffeting I am short mind so I guess depends on how tall you are Re G/box - try an oil change - it worked for me after a v long trip and between 5k and 7.5k became progressively more graunchy - oil change cured it
Thanks for all the replies guys, really helpful. I'll post some snaps and rough outline of the route tomorrow.
For the running hot, I had same when I took the 899 through Norway. The wet roads and crud on the road was blocking up the airflow through the radiator. Give it a good clean from the back side. After doing that it was fine for the rest of my trip. Don't know if it's your issue but worth a try for starters.
Had this problem when we rode the Dalton Haul road to Deadhorse, up in Alaska North of the AC. Rads filled with crud every 50 miles. Had to use drinks bottles and stinking Tundra water to clean off, to save overheating. Helmets full of hungry mosquitoes - happy days!
