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  1. gatdammit

    DIY: Hydraulic Clutch Swap

    *DISCLAIMER* I used all Ducabike (DB) parts for this install. They are not cheap. They do sell the most complete kits and look fantastic. Quality is superb. User Araitim went a much more affordable route and you can contact him for details. Before you begin: - The OEM system pulls...
  2. Araitim

    DIY carbon fiber bag heat shield

    Playing around with some carbon fiber the past 2 nights. Shift-tech warns that their exhaust might not clear the strada bags but I was willing to take the risk because I love the look. I have it pointing up slightly higher which doesnt help but I love the look. I planned to make a heat shield...
  3. Araitim

    DIY carbon fiber heat shield

    This is my 2nd attempt at working with carbon fiber. I thought for sure this piece would be simple.......it was not. I couldn't get enough vacuum to pull the material into the tight turns that flow right back into the bolt hole indents. I decided to make 2 molds and do a sandwich with some...
  4. zibbit u2

    DIY : Clutch Cable Replacement Guide

    For all you 821/939 Hypers out there, here's a quick and dirty guide to removing and installing the clutch cable on your bike. For the most part its pretty straight forward, but I figured I'd add this to the databank on this site. Total time it took me to complete the swap was about 30 mins...
  5. M

    Givi DIY mounts

    So I am preparing for a longer trip an thought I may do the sensible thing and get me some nice cases for the trip. Seeing that the mounting solutions were few I went back to the garage and fabbed some stuff. This is version 1 :) ... the plate is pretty close to the original mounts and I've...
  6. zibbit u2

    DIY Timing belt change

    Ok, since a few of us with older Hyperstrada 821's will be coming up for a timing belt change soon, I figured I'd show a few photos and post a few quick tips about doing the belt change yourself. I will state a disclaimer, I am NOT a Ducati or Motorcycle trained mechanic. By that, I am not...
  7. D

    DIY Servicing

    Hi Kiddies - I have a 2015 Hyperstrada. I am starting to do a lot of the maintenance my self. I don't trust my dealer. I don't think they are as diligent as I am. So far I have changed my oil, bleed my rear brake (will do front this week). I am ready to change spark plugs. It is having...
  8. K

    Starter Motor Replacement DIY

    Ducati Hypermotard and Hyperstrada 821 2013 2014 2015 Starter Motor Replacement DIY Why? If your starter motor sucks. This is identifiable by slow cranking with several clicks and requires 3-4 presses of the starter button, especially with the engine warm or hot. Also accompanied by a...
  9. motocafe

    DIY Extended Chain Guard

    The chain guard does little to prevent splatter messing up the rear wheel and frame. Since there is no extended chain guard available, I decided to make my own. Sacrifice a plastic pail, hacked off the bottom. Using a Dremel, cut and trimmed the excess. Using a 3mm thick...
  10. motocafe

    Some DIY mods I did...

    Bought 2 pairs of handlebar mirror holder adapter from Ebay @ $5.99 each (7 8" Motorcycle Handlebar Mirror Bar Mount Holder Adapter Honda Suzuki Yamaha | eBay). I find the windshield seems to flap a bit so I devised a way to hold it steady. Cut off 2 hollow aluminum 12mm tubing from IKEA...
  11. wildbill

    Canister Removal DIY