A hyper canuck has landed

jaibee61 · Jun 17, 2017

Hello to all;

I will be bringing home a lightly-used 2014 Hyperstrada later next week and I am really looking forward to it.

My only concern is that my previous two ducs have been Ohlins-equipped and I think I will be very quickly lusting over suspension upgrades. Ah! Such is our curse I suppose.

I am happy to have fellow hypsters with whom I can trudge the happy road of my odyssey and look forward to getting more acquainted.

JB (John)

Cdnpuck · Jun 17, 2017

Beauty! Enjoy!

lomax · Jun 17, 2017

I thought the same thing when I first got my 14 Hyper, on the suspension that is. I found that even though it is not full race quality that if you just ride it hard it is fine.

Too bad you got the slower Red one.

Congrats, nice looking bike.

kuksul08 · Jun 17, 2017

Welcome!!

jaibee61 · Jun 17, 2017

lomax said:
I thought the same thing when I first got my 14 Hyper, on the suspension that is. I found that even though it is not full race quality that if you just ride it hard it is fine.

Too bad you got the slower Red one.

Congrats, nice looking bike.

Thanks lomax! I'm sure there is lots of fun to be had with it in its current state. I'll be sure to report in when I get some clicks on it.

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jaibee61 · Jun 17, 2017

kuksul08 said:
Welcome!!

Grazie!

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lomax · Jun 17, 2017

jaibee61 said:
Thanks lomax! I'm sure there is lots of fun to be had with it in its current state. I'll be sure to report in when I get some clicks on it.

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One thing to try. Unlike other Ducati's get as far forward on the seat as you can and put that head out over the mirrors when you push it down in a turn. It will start to come alive around 5K RPM. Ride Fast, Take Chances.

jaibee61 · Jun 17, 2017

Cdnpuck said:
Beauty! Enjoy!

Thanks. Does your handle signify something about your origins?

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jaibee61 · Jun 17, 2017

lomax said:
One thing to try. Unlike other Ducati's get as far forward on the seat as you can and put that head out over the mirrors when you push it down in a turn. It will start to come alive around 5K RPM. Ride Fast, Take Chances.

Actually that riding position is what drew me to the platform. Wide, high, flickable, fast and forward.

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BadToTheBown · Jun 18, 2017

Maybe it is a weight, I'm 200 lbs, but I hated the forks as they came. I'd consider an upgrade. Perhaps I got carried away with mine (I do like it) but those Andreinnis [sp?] look worth the investment - I thought the rear shock felt good for stock and being a progressive (I prefer linear)

Oh...I'm sure our red bikes are slower than the white bikes (obviously?) but our red bike look faster sitting still... '-)

jaibee61 · Jun 18, 2017

BadToTheBown said:
Maybe it is a weight, I'm 200 lbs, but I hated the forks as they came. I'd consider an upgrade. Perhaps I got carried away with mine (I do like it) but those Andreinnis [sp?] look worth the investment - I thought the rear shock felt good for stock and being a progressive (I prefer linear)

Oh...I'm sure our red bikes are slower than the white bikes (obviously?) but our red bike look faster sitting still... '-)

Red bikes always look faster. And I'm good with that!

jaibee61 · Jun 18, 2017

Mind you, titanium once don't look slow...

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Cdnpuck · Jun 18, 2017

jaibee61 said:
Thanks. Does your handle signify something about your origins?

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Yes, but I am assimilated down here now. Need to live where I can ride 365.

jaibee61 · Jun 18, 2017

Cdnpuck said:
Yes, but I am assimilated down here now. Need to live where I can ride 365.

Ah! My better-half would like you. I enjoy the snow too much

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jaibee61 · Jul 11, 2017

Problem solved. Bought an SP with bags and screen!

A hyper canuck has landed

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