What'd you do to your Hyperstrada today?

MartyGarrison · Feb 26, 2017

Put the Ducati tail rack on today. The thing came disassembled with multiple screws, bolts, spacers, washers, springs and somethings they call pins. Surprising as I am one of the most least mechanically inclined folks ever it went together quite easily. I just followed the directions!

jerdog53 · Feb 26, 2017

Replaced my burned out headlight bulb with an LED unit from Cyclops.

zibbit u2 · Feb 26, 2017

jerdog, let us know how the output is compared to stock. Did you have to modify anything to fit the unit?

jerdog53 · Feb 26, 2017

I took before and after pictures of the high beam as the low is the one burned out and from looking at the pictures you can't tell the difference. It will be at least a week before it warms up enough here for a night ride....

Mmisciag · Feb 27, 2017

Started the installation of my new heated grips. What is interesting they are sleeves. They are not like other grips I had to glue on. The right side has the throttle mech built into it. They are bolt on. Now in need to get the front off to find the connections. Then ride to the dealer and have the computer activated.

I can not wait!

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gatdammit · Feb 27, 2017

jerdog53 said:
I took before and after pictures of the high beam as the low is the one burned out and from looking at the pictures you can't tell the difference. It will be at least a week before it warms up enough here for a night ride....

Did you go with the standard 3800L or super bulb they offer?

I installed the 3800L model. It's a bit low (need to adjust) and the beam is a bit scattered. Low beam doesn't have a lot of throw but I feel the high beam is an improvement. Definitely doesn't match the youtube video I saw from one installed on a Motard.

Honestly, I treat motorcycle lamps as "don't hit me" beacons, so high beam is more important to me as I have aux driving lamps for actually seeing where I'm going. *Though it doesn't put out as much light from the saddle as I expected, when you look at it from 20 yards away, the LEDs are certainly more noticeable than the stock halogen. Hard to explain but better from a "be scene" aspect. It perfectly matches the stock LED parking lamps, too. I know you get dirty and probably have different needs.

Install is pretty easy. You have to fung-shui the relay and splice box but it all fits. I may get better results after adjusting the beam.

jerdog53 · Feb 28, 2017

Gat I did the 3800 lamp, started to do the 7K but thought that may be a bit offensive. Still haven't run them yet, too damn cold outside....

Tron · May 8, 2017

Zard!!

I opened a box and got really excited. Titanium and carbon, oh my!

Very well built. No installation instructions, but should be fairly straight forward.

It weighs 3 lbs 14 ounces. I wonder how that compares to stock?

I also think my neighbours are going to hate me.

philthymike · May 10, 2017

Hi, I'm new here. Last weekend I installed the Fabbri GEN-X Touring Screen and disconnected the actuator cable for the exhaust servo motor.
I'm pretty pleased with the results of both mods. Wind noise is a little louder now but my exhaust sounds better so it's a fair trade in my book.

zibbit u2 · May 20, 2017

My newest mod. I deconstructed the overly large Ducati Top Case to remove the quick release/keyed mounting bracket, and installed it on a much smaller tail bag. The bag is a National Cycle 4L rear storage compartment, and it works perfect on the bike for when I need to only carry a few items on a ride.

Just tail bag:

Tail bag and Panniers:

Keyed quick disconnect:

Sorry for the ****** iPhone 5S pictures.. I was in a rush to get on the road.

kuksul08 · May 21, 2017

I think you have one of the sexiest 'stradas out there. 2015 SP graphics, termi pipe, it just looks clean.

Tron · May 21, 2017

kuksul08 said:
I think you have one of the sexiest 'stradas out there. 2015 SP graphics, termi pipe, it just looks clean.

I second what he said. A very clean looking machine!

zibbit u2 · May 21, 2017

Haha.. thanks guys. Managed to take the strada out on Mission Raceway yesterday against a whole hoard of sport bikes and the darn thing did pretty good. Although I think if I was to do it again, I'd have to remove the center stand. I was dragging that everywhere on the track.

MartyGarrison · May 21, 2017

New suspension!

kuksul08 · May 21, 2017

Looks awesome!

The front of your bike looks really low. Is that how the 'strada normally is, or is your new suspension like that?

MartyGarrison · May 21, 2017

Naw it's just the picture. It's a 939 low version and the new suspension actually raised the bike up a bit. Rides like a whole new bike.

kuksul08 · May 21, 2017

Ohh... low version that makes sense

I put on a new MRA windscreen and some red mounting brackets for my LED lights. Still unsure how I feel about them. They definitely accentuate the styling effort I put into them and are more flashy, but I might prefer the stealth black that I originally went with. I hope to test out the windscreen this week!

migrane · May 21, 2017

kuksul08 said:
Ohh... low version that makes sense

I put on a new MRA windscreen and some red mounting brackets for my LED lights. Still unsure how I feel about them. They definitely accentuate the styling effort I put into them and are more flashy, but I might prefer the stealth black that I originally went with. I hope to test out the windscreen this week!

Lookin' good

zibbit u2 · May 25, 2017

Proof that last Saturday I was on the track. I'll say this, the hyper was an absolute brute on the track compared to my normal track toy WR450 Supermoto.. I definitely noticed the extra weight and power compared to the old carburated 450cc bike, but it took me a little while to build up enough trust/confidence to late brake the hell out it without worrying about brake fade.

Photo supplied by Thumphoto Photography Ltd.

bayotte · May 25, 2017

Hey I saw this photo on Facebook, looks like we have a mutual friend. Looks great, love the dainese too!

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