Im considering buying (very cheaply) a 2004 Multistrada 1000s DS - I posted about this a few months back but only recently got to see it properly and appreciate its condition
Its in a bit of a state having been left outside for 2 years …its a 2004 model year.
Current list of items required stands at
Tires ( the rear looks very new but has been standing for 2 years so unlikely to be in decent shape )
Sadlle - as its ruined
Handle bars have corroded
Levers corroded
Not 100% certain that the head unit functions - that will be a condition of whether i go for it or not
Assume chain and sprockets
I will do a visual inspection of belts and take a view at that point - yes i know its a riskj but its also another £100 + parts only and im tryignt o keep costs down.
Aside for thatm the screen has moss growing on it ( ideas on how to remove that without scratchign it to hell)??
fork seals seem to be intact and strangely the frame etc show little or no rust at all…
Anyone got any suggestions of what else i need to pay attention to in order to get it back on the road - its done about 12k miles
It is VERY cheap - time i have plenty of in the evenings. Id rather be putting it back together than watching TV. The alternative is a long wait before i can buy a bike again.
If you want to get back on the road and have a stable job you can get Honda finance on new and used bikes. If you want a fun restoration project then the mulit strada would probably be ok. But even when it’s completely fixed it may still go wrong.
Speaking as a 2005 Multistrada owner, I’d have to say this has to be very cheap to be attractive. What you need to check:
That the fuel tank isn’t warped. If this is the case fuel will leak out around the fuel pump seal. If the tank is warped you’re looking at £200 on ebay.
For parts, search on ebay (European Union) - lots of German breakers have Multi parts.
Belts aren’t especially expensive from dealers and very easy to change.
PM me and I can get you the workshop manual.
The 2005 model had updated mirrors, seat and sidestand, and possibly screen as well, which significantly improved the bike.
The finish on them is quite good - I ride mine when it’s working regardless of weather and it’s the best bike I’ve owned in terms of corrosion resistance.
Clocks are about £300 exchange from a bloke in Italy who does them.
There’s a couple of working ones for sale on UK ebay, if you really want a Multistrada
By the sounds of things it’ll be worth a lot more in bits!
