"Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner" (gavinharter30)
09/04/2018 at 11:45 • Filed to: None
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"Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner" (gavinharter30)
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thinking on getting this when i has monies. reason is that i have a bit of history with this bike. Dad had one when i was born and i have a picture somewhere of me as a 1 year old sitting on this bike. been a dream to own one since
Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 11:50 |
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From what I’ve heard, these are much more expensive to maintain than a Honda
E90M3
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 11:50 |
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I know someone who had a Ducati , there’s a reason he no longer has a Ducati.
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Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
> E90M3
09/04/2018 at 11:52 |
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so he sold his horrendously unreliable bike for an even more unreliable bike. smart
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E90M3
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 11:53 |
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We’ll see, the Ducati was pretty bad. I sent this to him, so maybe he’ll respond.
Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 12:01 |
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Maintenance hell.
Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 12:04 |
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Buy a Honda instead and save yourself the headache and wallet pain.
fintail
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 12:07 |
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Isn’t this called Ducati’s malaise era?
But maybe good as a display in a garage or something.
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Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
> Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
09/04/2018 at 12:08 |
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this is promising http://www.motorcyclesurvey.com/reviews/ducati/st2/
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Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
> E90M3
09/04/2018 at 12:09 |
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not that unreliable it seems http://www.motorcyclesurvey.com/reviews/ducati/st2/
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Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
> fintail
09/04/2018 at 12:10 |
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on the superbikes, yes. on the sport touring, not really. yes its not as fast as you think, but its fast enough http://www.motorcyclesurvey.com/reviews/ducati/st2/
nermal
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 12:18 |
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Worth it to park in your garage and stare at it. Not worth it for actual riding.
If you must have a Ducati, a quick look on Cycletrader shows leftover ‘17 Monsters starting at $7k and Supersports at $11k. Either one will be a bazillion times better in riding, as well as reliability and maintenance costs.
GolfR Guy
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 12:28 |
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Valve intervals were the main reason for selling the Monster 796. 7,500 mile valve inspections/adjustments @ ~$1000 for that service. The A
prilia surprisingly
is cheaper for valve service ~$800, plus it’s done every 12,000 miles.
My Ducati woes were from a mis-placed O2 sensor after I had an aftermarket exhaust changed out, and a stock exhaust placed in. 1 out of the 4 dealers I took it to finally fixed it. So while it was a PITA in that instance, it was a pretty good bike. Really capable in the canyons/etc.
JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 12:28 |
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The ST2 is a fine bike, not great, not awful, just fine. It sounds like a Ducati (some-feel-annoying dry-clutch rattle and all) , it requires Ducati-like service intervals, and the parts are expensive (though to be fair, if you maintain it appropriately it’s not un -reliable. The ST2's engine has a quite mild and mid-range- y tune and is not very high-strung )
W hat it isn’t is:
1) The best sport- tourer you could buy at the time
2) The worst sport- tourer you could buy at the time
3) A wolf in sheep’ s clothing
4) A completely sorted rock-solid reliable Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki
5) Particularly more exciting than a Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki/BMW
6) A good deal when new. (B ut with the depreciation it’s now arguable...)
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Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
> nermal
09/04/2018 at 12:46 |
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yeah but those cost a lot. i only have a budget of 5k
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Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
> JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
09/04/2018 at 12:51 |
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this is the review i was looking for
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 15:39 |
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If that’s what you can afford all in then you probably can’t afford the maintenance. Not to be insulting or anything, just would hate to see someone get into a tough spot.
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AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> E90M3
09/04/2018 at 15:40 |
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Counterpoint: still cheaper to own than the average M3
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AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> GolfR Guy
09/04/2018 at 15:41 |
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14 and newer monsters have doubled that valve interval. Just FYI. How are you liking the Aprilia so far? Did you take it out over the holiday weekend?
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nermal
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/04/2018 at 16:30 |
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Just get a loan for the rest.
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GolfR Guy
> AMGtech - now with more recalls!
09/04/2018 at 18:02 |
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Oh nice. I remember hearing something about newer Ducs being better. Aprilia is great so far, it did really well at Buttonwillow yesterday, I got a 2:24 quickest lap which is pretty ok considering I’ve only done 1 other track day at a different track (streets of willow). Bike handles great too, the Q3+ tires I had on it were super sticky as well!
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Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
> AMGtech - now with more recalls!
09/04/2018 at 21:14 |
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normally not that unreliable if you take care of it. and i have a history with this bike and im determined to get one
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AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
09/05/2018 at 10:30 |
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Mostly meant maintenance. But if you know what you're getting into...