What'd you do to your Hyperstrada today?

New timing belts, new grips, new rear brake pads and the clutch upgrade kit.
She's running and stopping like a champ now!

Washed it. So many dead bugs...

Installed the red fuel tank cover commonly found on Hyper 939 SP's.. p/n 480P5672E

Then, because my bike is a 821, I also ordered a set of Monster 821 fuel tank decals to cover the 939 ones on the panel. p/n 43819281AA

Unfortunately, the decals were on a clear background, so I went to a local sign shop and found a suitable color of red vinyl to place behind the Monster sticker. Anyways, here's the results;









I think it turned out ok. Oh, I also installed the Motolectric HiCap kit. However that'll be another post in it's own thread.

That piece really classes up the bike. Great pics.

thanks kuksul.. the first picture I find the background a little busy and distracting.. but meh..

I tell ya, what would make the bike look a heck of a lot more classy would be rocking a set of your accessory lights.. but alas.. no funds for them.

One thing I have quickly figured out, that cover scratches easily. One rainy ride with the dealers vinyl key chain and I have marks all over from where it was flapping around at speed. It will probably buff out with wax and some elbow grease, but I didn't have to think about that with the 821. That aside, it's shiny and I do like the way it looks, I'm just worried about scratching it.

zibbit u2 said:

thanks kuksul.. the first picture I find the background a little busy and distracting.. but meh..

I tell ya, what would make the bike look a heck of a lot more classy would be rocking a set of your accessory lights.. but alas.. no funds for them.

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I think it's fine, I didn't even notice the background. What camera are you using? I got a new lens for my D7000, a 35mm f1.8, but I'm really struggling with getting the pictures to come out crisp especially at larger apertures.

N4teTheGreat said:

One thing I have quickly figured out, that cover scratches easily. One rainy ride with the dealers vinyl key chain and I have marks all over from where it was flapping around at speed. It will probably buff out with wax and some elbow grease, but I didn't have to think about that with the 821. That aside, it's shiny and I do like the way it looks, I'm just worried about scratching it.

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Some very fine polish would probably help. Does it have a clearcoat, or is it plain paint?

Some clear bra film would also keep it protected in the future.

I took some for sale pics...

kuksul08 said:

What camera are you using? I got a new lens for my D7000, a 35mm f1.8, but I'm really struggling with getting the pictures to come out crisp especially at larger apertures.

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I have two camera systems (D4S & D750).. however, these were taken on the 750 with a 50mm f1.8 in Aperture Priority mode.

I miss my old travel buddy 35/f1.8 on a crop sensor.. I've found most of Nikon's f1.8 lineup don't become sharp until around the f4-f8 area (sometimes needing a flash to sharpen things up a bit). Yes you can split a hair on f1.8, but the image isn't actually focused on enough content to make the photo understandable. All that results in the tip of the nose being tack sharp, eyes being soft focused, and ears being completely blown out..

Today I installed carbon handshields (are they called that?) and a carbon front fairing/beak.

All parts are matte twill 100% carbon and I like the look. Made by a friend. Very time consuming but the finish is awesome.






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I love that carbon beak. I intend on doing one at some point as well. I might even try to swap out to the 950 beak. That's is the only body piece I like on the new bike...

I installed the ducati race seat, hyperpro steering damper and ducabike mount. Ducabike Andreani 20mm cartridge kit order was placed. They had a black Friday sale dropping the price to $475 shipped. I'm excited to mess with them and to actually have the bike sprung for my weight.

like the damper, where did you get the mount?

BadToTheBown said:

like the damper, where did you get the mount?

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The guy sold me the damper and mount together(used). The mount is a ducabike mount.

Finally finished what should have been a relatively simple project to install new bars and proper bark busters. Also splurged and got an termi low (meant for the 821 but works just fine. Took it for a quick spin on my lunch break for a photo.

Araitim said:

The guy sold me the damper and mount together(used). The mount is a ducabike mount.

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Thanx....

BadToTheBown said:

like the damper, where did you get the mount?

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I researched damper options. Couple damper options but only mount I could find was the Ducabike kit. Also, rod-style is the only type I could find. Was hoping for a Scott's style option out there.

Full Ohlins/ Ducabike was little over $600 new but, stability benefit at speed was very worth it.

gatdammit said:

...only mount I could find was the Ducabike kit...stability benefit at speed was very worth it.

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Only mount I found as well and I've got it to head shake, so I hear you...

So much...





1. New Denso Starter
2. Hyd Clutch Swap
3. Ducabike Clear Clutch Cover w/ DB Pressure Plate & Spring Retainer
4. Michelin PR5's
5. 520 Chain Conversion
6. Superlite Rear/ 14T Front Sprockets
7. DP Handguards
8. LED Rear Signals
9. New Main Fuel Line
10. DP Air Intake; Replaced MWR Foam Filter
11. Puig Grips
12. CF Vinyl Wrapped Upper Tank Plastic
13. T-Rex Frame Sliders

She's running real good. The 14T swap really smooths out the 1st/ 2nd gear throttling. I'll do a DIY on the hydraulic clutch swap, but it's amazeballs. Just breathe on the lever and it makes a smooth swap. 1st gear starts are awkward so far - friction point is at the very end of lever throw. I'm chalking this up to how awful the stock clutch is because I can practically dump the lever in 1st and it will pull away clean. I'm still hunting for the OEM friction zone so I look a bit stupid at the stop light for now. Only 100 miles so far, so can't really comment on the PR5's but I was in love with the reviews and my roads call for serious traction when it rains (they're ****). Might have a small fuel leak from the main line replacement (screwed the OEM up way back when I installed my RapidBike), but both sides of the engine I cracked and re-assembled are holding strong. Highly recommend experimenting with vinyl wraps - I did a pretty technical part and didn't turn out half bad. I chose the T-Rex sliders because they can kinda double as highway footrests for long hauls.

*90% of this was done from a sidewalk during the winter. I started with just the tires and sprockets/ chain in a hobby shop but, I over-spun a frame bolt and decided to do all the stuff on my wish list. Thank sweet baby Jesus for center stands!

Wow, lot of work but it looks like it has paid off. As far as the clutch throw I recall watching a video or someone flogging the 821 SP around a track and wondering why he was only using two fingers to barely move the clutch lever for shifts. I guess that is the ideal adjustment?