Ducati excessories

Since there is zero storage space under the seat, I can't go anywhere without a tank bag. The Ducati one is pricey but generously sized and matches the bike perfectly, especially the white version.

The heated grips are popular oop north, and they integrate into the bike seamlessly. They are also a pricey "excessory..."

If you're going to commute or travel heavy, I'd get the Top Box package. I think it's almost $900 and matches the side bags. You'll get the rear accessory plate to mount many other things on back and it has a little backrest for 2up.

My 2nd choice would be a set of leathers, as I really want to track my bike eventually and I think most tracks require full leathers. I'm sure a grand wouldn't cover a full Ducati race suit, though.

I would consider the Termi, but you may have noticed the Strada is pretty throaty with the stock tube. And after 5500 miles, I still don't think "Man, if only I had more mid-range torque..." But mostly I think all the aftermarket pipes I've heard (only on youtube, mind you) are too loud, especially since I fire mine up in the garage very early and don't want to piss off the entire block. Getting a Termi for almost free is tempting, even if you kept it in the box to slap on down the road when you get bored or just for resale. Hell, turn around and sell it and almost get your money back.

I always thought I would use the center stand and wood blocks or jack stands to stabilize the frame and remove wheel(s). I see no need for paddock stands with the center stand.

heated grips and what ever else takes your fancy.

heated grips. got mine and ride through all the winter with light mad head enduro gloves

I changed my own tires a couple of months ago. I have a cheapie front stand (similar ones are 50 bucks on fleabay) for which I made an adapter to fit the giant hole in the bottom of the Strada's steering stem. See pics. I have an old lathe, used a piece of aluminum bar I had, but I think I could make it more easily out of HMW PE like I used to make my bar end sliders.

The bottom flange keeps the stand off the beak, and I added a bit of (grey) foam to protect the fender. With the stock centerstand this is a totally stable setup, no wobbly blocks or hanging from a hook in the ceiling. I used it again when I R&R'ed the forks for the revalving; it stood there safely for two weeks. We do get the occasional earthquake here...

I could even sell them, for maybe $20? Any interest? I'd need the diameter of the pin on your stand.

Check out Ducati Online Shop "Duc Shop Tirol"

Lots of stuff for the Hyperstrada!

Gruss Steffen

Don't forget the tool to adjust you're chain, it's less then $30 bucks but its free now, I'd have the heated grips for sure, and you may still have the cash for an awesome lid or something, besides that the only ducati accessory I've really wanted are the arms from the top case kit $100 for a custom top case and oil filters

Nope. Takes a spanner wrench. Got one from my dealer for $20.