After four years of running my '13 Hyperstrada completely stock I've finally decided to do some upgrades. Thanks everybody who's contributed to this forum and helped me discover some great options. I'll be ordering the airbox from Giuseppe, add the low Termi, powder coat the wheels silver, add the Puig touring screen and probably choose the RapidBike EVO system.
I've simply dealt with the idiosyncratic nature of the bike. I learned how to ride it and now just ride it for what it is. However, having been through many of your discussions, and having been around some really snarly Duc's lately, I've decided it's time to enhance this already spectacular machine.
Low Termi. For me, it's the best and most natural looking option. There's no doubt it sounds good, right? $1100, half price from original, but still expensive. But it's a Ducati, it's supposed to have a Termi. And it's homologated.
Rapidbike EVO. From what I've read here, it seems this is the most logical solution to all the aforementioned indiosyncracies. And since I plan to start tinkering, I can play around with the software. Any down sides to the product? I previously worked as a racing mechanic on club formula cars, and burned myself out on turning wrenches. I'm also not savvy enough technologically to install or tune this myself. So what exactly needs to be done and who's the best to do it? I live in W. WA.
Puig Touring screen. I put a version of this screen on my CB500X (which is for sale to pay in part for a Monster 821). It made a huge difference for buffeting and wind noise. I hope it's as good on the Hyper. Anyone experience this screen? It's acrylic so it's possible to buff out scratches. I'll take the clear as sometimes when you're on sketchy ground or in tight traffic it's really beneficial to see through it. I care much more for function these days than form. I think most screens look silly on bikes. So one day I took mine off and tossed it in the closet and took off to work four hundred miles away. Big mistake. I'll still take off this one when I'm tooling around home.
Giuseppe Starace's carbon airbox. Looks brilliant and is purported to perform as well. I suppose it should considering his tenure at Ducati Corse. He's suggested several different filters for the application. What are your thoughts on the best option for the new air filter?
Powder coating wheels. Never done this before. Any tips?
This Hyper was my first Ducati after a run of CBR's. I'm totally converted. To furnish the rest of the story, I've never experienced any clutch issues. Actually the only issue I've ever had was the throttle control sensor and it was replaced under warranty.
I put on Shinko's 705 tires and love them for their tread as I live two miles up an unpaved road, which some have called a 'goat trail'. But they were stretched a bit in order to mount and lost height in the profile. The bike is not half as fun as with the Scorpion Trails. They did their bit but I'm switching back to the Pirellis, probably in the Scorpion Trail II.
There is no other bike that compares to the Hyperstrada. It's in a class of its own and has a uniqueness paired with its excellent build quality that culminates to a motorcycle that gets a solid 10/10 for me. I did ride the Aprilia Dorsoduro, but it had no real impression on me, and it seemed chintzy. No bike is perfect so anything we do to fix (enhance) it is up to the individual tastes of riders. But on the whole, this bike is perfect for me and may I dare say the best bike ever made. I dare, but it's only my humble opinion. To each their own.
Hey thanks in advance to any responders. This is my first post to any forum ever. It seems like a cool place though, with like minds (for the most part).
Cheers!
I've simply dealt with the idiosyncratic nature of the bike. I learned how to ride it and now just ride it for what it is. However, having been through many of your discussions, and having been around some really snarly Duc's lately, I've decided it's time to enhance this already spectacular machine.
Low Termi. For me, it's the best and most natural looking option. There's no doubt it sounds good, right? $1100, half price from original, but still expensive. But it's a Ducati, it's supposed to have a Termi. And it's homologated.
Rapidbike EVO. From what I've read here, it seems this is the most logical solution to all the aforementioned indiosyncracies. And since I plan to start tinkering, I can play around with the software. Any down sides to the product? I previously worked as a racing mechanic on club formula cars, and burned myself out on turning wrenches. I'm also not savvy enough technologically to install or tune this myself. So what exactly needs to be done and who's the best to do it? I live in W. WA.
Puig Touring screen. I put a version of this screen on my CB500X (which is for sale to pay in part for a Monster 821). It made a huge difference for buffeting and wind noise. I hope it's as good on the Hyper. Anyone experience this screen? It's acrylic so it's possible to buff out scratches. I'll take the clear as sometimes when you're on sketchy ground or in tight traffic it's really beneficial to see through it. I care much more for function these days than form. I think most screens look silly on bikes. So one day I took mine off and tossed it in the closet and took off to work four hundred miles away. Big mistake. I'll still take off this one when I'm tooling around home.
Giuseppe Starace's carbon airbox. Looks brilliant and is purported to perform as well. I suppose it should considering his tenure at Ducati Corse. He's suggested several different filters for the application. What are your thoughts on the best option for the new air filter?
Powder coating wheels. Never done this before. Any tips?
This Hyper was my first Ducati after a run of CBR's. I'm totally converted. To furnish the rest of the story, I've never experienced any clutch issues. Actually the only issue I've ever had was the throttle control sensor and it was replaced under warranty.
I put on Shinko's 705 tires and love them for their tread as I live two miles up an unpaved road, which some have called a 'goat trail'. But they were stretched a bit in order to mount and lost height in the profile. The bike is not half as fun as with the Scorpion Trails. They did their bit but I'm switching back to the Pirellis, probably in the Scorpion Trail II.
There is no other bike that compares to the Hyperstrada. It's in a class of its own and has a uniqueness paired with its excellent build quality that culminates to a motorcycle that gets a solid 10/10 for me. I did ride the Aprilia Dorsoduro, but it had no real impression on me, and it seemed chintzy. No bike is perfect so anything we do to fix (enhance) it is up to the individual tastes of riders. But on the whole, this bike is perfect for me and may I dare say the best bike ever made. I dare, but it's only my humble opinion. To each their own.
Hey thanks in advance to any responders. This is my first post to any forum ever. It seems like a cool place though, with like minds (for the most part).
Cheers!
