Good afternoon Guys, Just joined the forum and have many questions about my new Multistrada which is hopefully being bolted together in the factory as we speak! I'm going to have a good search over previous threads over the next few days, but mainly would appreciate you views on keeping the bike looking good especially over the winter. I have plenty of ACF50 but were does the bike suffer most? radiator area i suppose? so a radiator cover is first on the shopping list and a liberal coat of ACF to the exposed metal parts. I've seen a few tank bags after a quick search and so far like on of the SW Motech bags, what other products can I consider? Someone mentioned Kriega? I'm looking at getting some of that clear plastic protector, cutting it to shape and putting over the fork tops. Thanks Tony
@Hexme Hi Tony, Welcome. Of all the bits you may consider for your new Multistrada, tools take precedence. Some you may already have so please forgive the redundancy: Basic tools required to do most jobs including removing the wheels for tire replacement include: Pit Bull or other "sturdy" front and rear stands A good ratchet set A hex bit socket set Short and Long set of hex keys A steel wheel socket tool for Ducati SSSA or a 30mm 6 point socket (front wheel) and a 55mm 12 point socket (rear wheel) A long torque wrench A breaker bar or impact wrench A quality pressure gauge Axle grease Blue lock tight Good lighting (not to be underestimated). We all have good lighting until we work on a Ducati. Microfiber rags
Definitely a combination socket for removing the wheels. Even if you never use it, the local tyre shop will appreciate it. If you plan on tinkering with the bike, definitely all the bits above, if you do not plan to work on the bike, I would suggest you ride 1000 miles and then start buying stuff. I use Flash wipes to clean the bike, removes grease and dirt like a charm.
Evotech rad and cylinder head guards. Oil cooler guard too if you like, think you can buy a set, though I didn't bother as the oil cooler is higher and away from the front wheel (famous last words...) I also have the Evotech crash bungs which should help in a low speed/static drop. May result in worse damage (frame) with a high speed off but I think I'd have other worries there... If you have, or are getting, a sat nav then a suitable bracket. Jamie Clare of this parish does two versions, the Ducati one only suits the Garmin 39x series navs out of the box. You might want to consider a throttle spacer that removes the built in slack in the take-up of the throttle. IMHO this makes low down on/off throttle control more predictable and positive. The std screen, it is acknowledged by the majority of owners, causes some bufferting. This is subjective and reliant on a number of variables such as you height, the helmet you use and even things like your jacket. I tried a few different screens (Tourtech, Puig Touring, Puig Sport) and finally arrived back at the standard screen but with the addition of some screen spacers, also by Jamie Clare, that lift the screen away from the bodywork a cm or two and tip it forward a little. This works well for me at 6' and wearing a Shoei GT Air. Enjoy you new bike when it arrives
I've got the spacers for my 2017 Multi but not fitted them yet...might do it after work. I found a change of helmet made a big difference just last night. When I had my Supersport, the Nexx lid I had was really bad for buffeting...it's more of a touring helmet. So I switched to a Shark sports helmet and it was great on that bike and had used it ever since. Last night I thought I'd try the Nexx on my Multi and the improvement was very noticeable. The profile of the lid makes for better airflow being more upright.
I took the screen off to fit the spacers - one of the 20mm bolts to fit the upper spacers wouldn't take the thread - it'll need a 25mm - 25mm will be better on both the upper ones. I'll get some tomorrow.
