2 out of 2... that is BAD!!

[corndog67]

Well, let's see. 

CBR1000F, 60,000 miles, NO problems.
Triumph 955 Daytona, 60,000 miles.  NO problems.
Suzuki Bandit 1200S, 60,000 miles.  NO problems.
CBR900RR, 20,000 miles.  NO problems.
2 CB900F, a gazillion miles.  NO problems.
My Brothers ZRX1200, NO problems.
BMW K100 something or another, 75,000 miles, NO problems.
Several GS1000's, a GS1100E, all had stator problems at 20,000 miles.  After, NO problems.
KZ1000J, 50,000 miles, NO problems. 
GS500E commuter bike.  Lots of problems.  Piece of crap.
Almost forgot, there was an SV650 in there too, awesome little bike, other than the S4, probably the fastest little urban warrior, haul ass around town bike that there is.  At least until I rode a Hypermotard 1100S last week at the Ducati Demo days thing. 
There's a whole bunch more over the past 39 years or so, most have been pretty reliable, most have been Japanese, except for the odd KTM or two. 

S4 Ducati.  12,000 when I bought it.  15 miles later, I walk home.  Now at 500 miles in my hands, it won't hardly run, going back to the shop today.  Maybe I'll trade up.  If they are willing. 

[Smokescreen]

I'd avoid that second dealer like the plague.....  Bummer if you live in SB, but there's a reason they aren't ProItalia Santa Barbara anymore.  And whatever reason he gives you isn't the truth.

I could tell you a funny story about him, but only one.  The rest are awful

Just sayin'....

[DLSGAP]

what i hate is when the dealer has your bike within a couple months of you buying it and you have to make your monthly payment AND pay for the repairs. That sucks.

[causeofkaos]

I'd avoid that second dealer like the plague.....  Bummer if you live in SB, but there's a reason they aren't ProItalia Santa Barbara anymore.  And whatever reason he gives you isn't the truth.

I could tell you a funny story about him, but only one.  The rest are awful

Just sayin'....

you cant post something like that and just leave it at that 
pm me details if you dont want the entire world to read it 

[Smokescreen]

sorry, you've been PM'd.

On the worry front, I say buck the Ducati standard.  Get them bugs kilt, and ride the dog snot outta the bikes.  It'll hurt their resale, but if you are looking to invest, bikes aren't where to do it.  I bought a "high mileage" S2R (11K miles) for a couple grand under average, and since I've put another 5K on her... Over the winter....  in colorado...  sometimes I think there's something not right about the odometer....

[DucHead]

Well, let's see. 

CBR1000F, 60,000 miles, NO problems.
Triumph 955 Daytona, 60,000 miles.  NO problems.
Suzuki Bandit 1200S, 60,000 miles.  NO problems.
CBR900RR, 20,000 miles.  NO problems.
2 CB900F, a gazillion miles.  NO problems.
My Brothers ZRX1200, NO problems.
BMW K100 something or another, 75,000 miles, NO problems.
Several GS1000's, a GS1100E, all had stator problems at 20,000 miles.  After, NO problems.
KZ1000J, 50,000 miles, NO problems. 
GS500E commuter bike.  Lots of problems.  Piece of crap.
There's a whole bunch more over the past 39 years or so, most have been pretty reliable, most have been Japanese, except for the odd KTM or two. 

S4 Ducati.  12,000 when I bought it.  15 miles later, I walk home.  Now at 500 miles in my hands, it won't hardly run, going back to the shop today.  Maybe I'll trade up.  If they are willing. 

[corndog67]

I'd avoid that second dealer like the plague.....  Bummer if you live in SB, but there's a reason they aren't ProItalia Santa Barbara anymore.  And whatever reason he gives you isn't the truth.

I could tell you a funny story about him, but only one.  The rest are awful

Just sayin'....

Hey could you hip me as to what happened there?  I just dropped my bike off there this morning to Carlon and Trevor.   I think they are going to make it right.  I hope so anyway. 

Thanks, Robert

[causeofkaos]

just to fill anyone who cares in...
Fri. left work early got to SB and they had pulled the tank off another bike for me, quick swap and by friday night Loki was running.
Sat. and Sun. included EPIC rides.
They did me a favour by not making me waite for them to order a replacement tank, for that i am gratefull.
On to more important things .................... Man that 1100 is fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stopintime]

Causeofkaos

Loki, or rather Loke, was a Viking God of mischiefs and considered the God of fire as well. (As far as I know not a Greek God)
He had special powers, but was not to be trusted - a PITA for the big shots like Thor (with the hammer) and Odin.

Just thought you should know who you named your bike after



More:   http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/v_loki.htm

[hypurone]

Causeofkaos
Loki, or rather Loke, was a Viking God of mischiefs and considered the God of fire as well. (As far as I know not a Greek God)
He had special powers, but was not to be trusted - a PITA for the big shots like Thor (with the hammer) and Odin.
Just thought you should know who you named your bike after
More:   http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/v_loki.htm

Something tells me he knows! 

[causeofkaos]

thanks stopintime, i found so many ethnicities races what have you, claming a variation of the Loki god i read somewhere on the interwebz ( and we all know if its on the web it might as well be in the bible  ) the greeks also had a Loki.
i should change my sig to viking it does sound tougherer.....er
1st chance you get to ride the 1100 you will agree Loki fits.

[stopintime]

Loke, not Loki 

I spit on the Greek Gods  They are pussies  Viking Gods would sooo kick tiny Greek Gods ass anytime anywhere 





BTW - I heard a DesmoSedicci at my dealers today - talk about kicking ass - WOW  [moto]

[causeofkaos]

you say Loke i say Loki 
you say tomato i say go f*ck yourself jk 
i have been waiting all week to try that one feel free to use it as well

[stopintime]

you say Loke i say Loki 
you say tomato i say go f*ck yourself jk 
i have been waiting all week to try that one feel free to use it as well

Perfect    It's a good feeling to be struck to the ground when one knows one deserves it 



one self make the beast with two backs coming up