V4 Pikes Peak

Good to know

 

Morning
Picking my - new to me V4PP up tomorrow.
I always use ventura luggage but the side rails aren't in stock so looks like I may have to buy an alternative either a strap down bag or topbox - I'm away on a trip for a week.
Obviously a Ducati top box is at the top of the market .
Any suggestions as I've only a day or two to sort something out.

Many thanks in advance

 

Yes, this

https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/sw-motech-pro-rackpack-tail-bag.96164/#post-2081906

Best soft bag I’ve had, and cavernous. Looks great on the PP.

 

Does it need some kind of plate on the back to strap it to

 

Yes it will. This is the best rack IMHO. And decent value too.

https://iconicparts.uk/shop/ols/products/ducati-multistrada-v4-rear-luggage-rack

 

It does. I use the Ducati rack, cost about £40 IIRC

 

Just get the Ducati official mounting plate, and then just use any Givi Monokey compatible top box you fancy. I do the same. Far cheaper and you get a nicer selection of boxes. Only downside is that you can't share the key between the bike and top box.

 

It is illegal to use a top box on a Pikes Peak.

Well, it should be

 

Looks like I'm going to cable tie or jubilee clips my rack from ventura system to the tail of the bike and hopefully stay under 160

 

No one has a plate in stock - will sell me the official ducati top box as it comes with the plate + coloured panel but trying to sting me for 600 beer tokens

 

The iconic plate is a better option imho. It's more adaptable when you just want to strap a soft bag on.

 

It's not available for delivery before I'm away - I'll order one anyway - won't harm for the future.
Seems there is a shortage with all retailers for the mounting plates - apart from Ducati's

 

Ducati one here

The one that fits the top box is a different and much more expensive plate
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-M...p4429486.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

That’s the one I use

 

Is it wrong that I sometimes say goodnight to mine?

I don’t actually say ‘goodnight’, just poke my head round the garage door.

I’m 54.

 

I’m away on the bike for 9 days. Giddy!

 

have fun!

If we were about in France you could have stopped over for a beer. Sadly not back out there til the end of next month.

 

That’s a shame

 

I’ve finally found something that annoys me on the bike. Why is it when you change the units from miles to kilometres, the computer resets all trip data? All I did was change units and it’s reset everything.