Hopefully spring is sprung.
Took the 999R to OnYerBike yesterday to have the correct chip fitted for my Termig system. As I was told that it could take 1 to 2 hours to trim in the chip I had previously asked if I could borrow a Multistrada for a couple of hours.
Said bike arrived and off I went to re-aquaint myself with this ‘odd-ball’ of a machine (I had a short ride on a demo bike when they first came out).
First 30 odd miles were a mixture of A & B roads – OYB down the A41, up Waddesdon Hill, through Winchendon and down into Long Crendon. Then up the glorious B4011 to Bicester and back to Waddesdon.
Second half of the journey, I headed into Aylesbury to assess the MS’s capabilities in town and then back to OYB to see my 999 waiting patiently to head home.
Why this story? Well dear readers……………I have a Honda VTEC VFR for commuting into London and general hacking around for work, rain or sun. It is a very competent, bullet proof, well made and finely engineered piece of machinery……………but it is OH SO BORING!!!!
I thought I’d give the Multistrada another spin with a view to replacing the VFR because the MS still has all the luggage carrying capacity and appears to be a good town bike, heavy clutch……not withstanding!!
My only real complaint was that the wind blast above 80 would be really, really wearing after a while. So would the comfort screen solve this problem?
Also, what is the comfort pack? I brought home the brochure pack but it doesn’t talk about this anywhere.
What do you Multistrada owners out there use the bike for? Commuting, fun, work etc?
What other mods have you made? What are the essential extras?
To finish off my story…………………I handed back the keys to the Multistrada………………went in to see Steve in service to collect the stock chip and jumped onto the 999 with those lovely words we love to hear ringing in my ears………………’NO charge for the fitting Dave, have fun!’.
Back down the 4011 with a sorted 999R. What a difference…………………smooth as a virgins thigh and all the pulling power and acceleration of a fighter jet. Hopefully that has sorted the torque curve. A brilliant 35 mile ride home in the warming sun.
A great morning hooning about on two of the best bikes on the road
So I’m gonna give the Multistrada serious thought over the next few days but would appreciate your thoughts about my questions above.
Happy sunny days……………………it’s great to be alive………………and the sun is pouring through my study window again this morning as I type this.
Ps……………I’ve already made one decision……if I buy one it’ll have to be RED!