Ducati Monster Forum

I was scouting for possible locations for our shop in Knoxville last week when I came across a beauty.

A 2004 Multistrada 1000DS with bags, Termi exhaust, riding lights, comfort seat, hand guards, etc... and I just had to have it.

Thankfully I always plan ahead for just such an occasion, and had my gear packed in the car (which the girlfriend was now stuck driving home) so I was able to enjoy riding her back across the Appalachians to Greenville.

Anyways, I enjoy having a slipper clutch in my 1098 waaaayyy to much to not pop one into the multi (that and I scared the crap out of myself on the second turn of my ride home as I skipped the back tire out wide to the right), and so I could give you guys better feedback on our budget line of clutches, I chose the DucaBike 6 spring in black, with Blue springs and retainers, and added an STM Hi-Flow clutch cover.

I've also got a Zero Gravity Sport Touring windscreen on the way for it at the moment, and I can't wait to put it on when it shows up in about a week either.

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Very nice!   [thumbsup]

I don't wanna know if you like the DucaBike slipper!  I want to enjoy the EVR for at least a little while! [moto]

Don't worry, there's no questioning that the EVR is superior to the Ducabike, and honestly I'm not 100% sure if I like it just yet, but that's because I've been (and still am) spoiled by EVR clutches in my superbikes and previous monsters.

The Blue springs with the STM Hi-Flow cover sure do look good though!

Is the STM cover cast aluminum?

The poor surface finish and mold lines, I'd say so.

The Multi.  I just dont get it.

What? No girls adorning the multi?

Girls always flock to the SBK first, but I'm sure Amy will be up for taking a few pictures with it sooner or later.

It is, but I still like it.

Well, I haven't found a good deal on a Monster in a while, but the Multi's are cheap and very useful.

I mean, whether I want to ride a thousand plus miles, or go for a quick spin to grab some chinese takeout, groceries, shop at the mall, etc.., It's the bike.

When is it not the bike? When I want to be a pure hooligan, fill my need for adrenaline, race the friends, hit the twisties, or anything else more spirited and evil - thats when my 1098 shines!

no, thats when a Multi shines too..........those bike can be ridden hard and flogged . You have a multi, ride the snot out of it , you'll see what I mean!

Sweet, I'd love to own one. The new 1200 looks awesome too. I live close so please keep me in mind when you get tired of her. (Multi not wife....much cheaper and low maintenance [laugh])

I ride everything hard (dirtbikes, pedalbikes, SBK's, girlfriend (giggity), etc...), the only difference is when I choose which one to take out for the ride based on the type of ride I have planned.

In fact, I just got back from about a 75 mile trip on the Multi to the north to deliver some new Knox handroid gloves and a slipper clutch to a friend of mine before we installed them, grabbed some food and then I rode home.

Could I have done that on my 1098? Yes.

Would I have? Hell no, I've learned that backpacks suck on a SBK, and since my 1098 barely gets better mileage than the girlfriends car I would have simply driven.

However on the Multi I pull nearly 65 mpg's at 80mph down the highway, comfortably, with parts squarely inside one saddlebag.

Which basically is to say that... I understand my Multi, and I like her.

i dont care what anyone says, multis are badass and id love to have one!

Ever ridden one?

I rode one on a 15 minute demo ride and decided that one day, I will own one.

I'm really diggin my new droids.

I bet, comfiest gloves I've ever worn, I'm just amazed I've still got any left in stock.

Never ridden one, nope.  I've no doubt it's a nice ride.  Just doesnt fill me with desire thats all.

Nice bike. That's a great color. Wish they'd offer the Multi 1200 in that color.

Ya, they're not the prettiest...but it changed riding for me. Made me realize that while I love the look of Monsters, SBKs, and similar...I like to ride upright sportbikes (see my sig for the latest  ;D).  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Triple J, your bike is freakin sweet.

I'm also amazed you did it to a perfect Multi, and not a crashed one like most people... that takes some determination and confidence!