Motodisiac

It seems like it was yesterday when I picked her up - dirty, rashed and red. Since I was already familiar with Multistrada, I had a vision what it was going to look like after I complete the transformation. I think I’m almost there.

Originally the bike was red, but I thought the contrast between white bike and red frame would look nice. So the whole bike was re-sprayed in Audi White.

Hoping to get better wind protection I added DP Max Screen. It made small difference but I’m not where I want to be yet. To me, such versatile bike as Multistrada must have top case. I chose Givi V46 because I think it complements the shape of the bike.

Dull Ducati carbon fiber was covered in quality clear coat for better looks and durability. I also added red wheel stripes to compliment red frame.

Stock seats were reskinned with grippy material similar to the one on new Multi 1200

Now my passengers can relax because they feel glued on to this:

In order to protect my hands from the elements, I installed KTM handguards. Because I easily get cold, I also installed Dual Star grip heaters (with ProGrip grips).

No Ducati is complete without signature Ducati rumble. I went conservative since I didn’t want to attract any attention or piss people off. Termignoni muffler was just the ticket for this, also providing nice boost in performance (along with DesmoPorsche ECU reprogramming)

I also installed billet fuel cap mostly because I think stock silver didn’t look right on white tank.

I also added optional stand, and it drags like crazy, scaring the sh*t out of my wife. I need to modify it ASAP to reduce the drag, the way it is I cannot ride aggressive. Perhaps I should leave it as is

Stock mirrors literally vibrated off, so I installed FAR Mirrors. Now I can actually see what’s behind me.

I also have Hypermotard footpegs that I haven’t installed yet, I find stock footpegs terrible and unacceptrable when whey get wet.

So this brings me to the end of my transformation. I’m very happy with the way the bike runs and with the functionality it provides.

There is not a chance I’m going to leave it alone though. I’m still craving for better weather / wind protection, in my opinion it’s about the only thing the Multistrada lacks. Well, that and more crash protection, along with better lighting. Then I will be done. Maybe.

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