Hi David, for me there were several reasons for the change from my V2S to a Stelvio I thought my V2S was an excellent bike for all of the things that I wanted to do with it - from rapid club rides over Exmoor and the Quantocks to sedate 2-up tours, and a few long-distance solo tours. At 6’2” it was a good fit for me, with a big-bike feel, excellent suspension and great build quality. But I felt it was time for a change before the big/expensive service came around, and after years on BMWs I also wanted to return to a shaft drive. I’ve always had a fondness for Guzzis and the Stelvio, despite or because of its lack of the technology that I’d been used to, seemed an obvious choice. And so far I think I’ve made the right choice.
Barney, I’ve somehow lost a message/post. Did you say that you’re in St Andrews? If that’s right I’d be pleased to meet up if we can find a date that works for both of us. How about somewhere like the Railway Inn at Sandford, which is part of the Thatchers Cider estate there?
Tommy
I sent you details as a PM (private message). If you go into your account settings you’ll find an envelope icon that will get to emails…
Barney
@David_W I decided to change my 950s for a Stelvio mainly because I found the Ducati wearing from its noise and vibration. I owned a Guzzi in the early eighties and after 27k miles on the 950, a week’s holiday on a hired Stelvio completely won me over to it. Not for features or functions, not for performance, simply the character of the V100 engine.
Barney
From where on your MS950 did the vibration originate? I do recall some owners complaining of vibration felt through the seat.
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Bars and tank mostly (and in my ears!)
I test rode one and it buzzed harshly through the levers - especially the brake - put me off buying one
David, I was never troubled with vibration on my Ducati V2S. I did at first notice some vibes through the handlebars, but I suppose what you notice on any new bike can depend on what you were riding before - a series of BMWs in my case. I did find that the V2S engine was designed to be quite “sporty”, especially at higher revs, and at those speeds there was a certain buzz. But nothing that I would suggest would put off a likely buyer.
I have just traded in my 950 Multistrada. It was a great bike. No major vibes that I can remember.
I did a bit of research before considering buying a 950 Multi. According to the various Ducati forums it was not uncommon on Mutleys, some vibrating footrests, some handlebars or lever and a few cases of painful vibration at the seat-nose!!! - The one I tested it was through the brake lever; nasty high frequency buzz like a four cyl - wanted to ignore it but couldn’t.
But my M1200 monster was as smooth as a Guzzi so it may be frame dependant?
Hi GuzziEagles, what was the small adjustment you had to do to the screen? I see it’s a pff bike which the screen is not intended for. Has this caused any issues?
DavidP, the only adjustment made was to reshape the bottom of the screen to avoid the radar unit. see photo.
I used the original screen as a template to mark the new screen. Then used a Dremel to cut, shape and 1st sand the screen. Sand with 800 and 1200 emery paper. Finally polished with Brasso wadding.
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Impressive! That’s a very neat job. I’m torn between giving it a go and waiting to see if a purpose big screen for the PFF comes in the market. Guess I’ll leave the decision until the spring. 
