Ducati Multistrada

[bly]

So after writing off my last ducati I wanted another one but different.
Lying around for a couple of months with broken bits gave me time to hatch this cunning plan.
Buy one of them fugly Multistradas cos they're relatively cheap, strip away the gay and voila - the engine, gearbox and handling I wanted at a reasonably affordable price. Big fuel tank and comfy seat too unlike the hypermotard.
I saw this one on Bikesales for a good price.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20mine/20032010123.jpg
Got my trusty mate Al to give it a test ride and the deal was done.
Over the last couple of weekends I've started to strip away the bits I hate and see what pops up.
That must be the most heavy duty subframe ever stuck on the back of a duke.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/05042010143.jpg
So back on with the rear plastics. I'll work out what to do there later.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/05042010144.jpg

More as bits arrive.

[DiscoDan]

That looks great with the plastic off. Some rearsets, lower bars/instruments and a decent headlight and you're onto a winner. Any ideas what you'll do about the 'wings' on the tank? I actually like it with the exposed subby, gives it that external roll-cage feel of a stunt bike

[bly]

It's got a blackening in store for it too mate.

I ordered some blanks to glass over to extend the the tank 'horns' like they used on this thing:
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multistrada/multistradablaue_017.jpg

Going with an MT-03 light and underslung exhausts.

[RED ZX]

I think it looked great without the tail plastics. Very different, makes me want one.

[bly]

Well that's an option. Two screws and it's off.

[bly]

I need to paint the tank, frame and a couple of engine cases. Probably powdercoat those pillion peg brackets too.
Oh yeah the blanks for the ends of the tank need glassing on too.
Anyone have any people they can recommend in Sydney?

[bly]

Waiting for parts to come from all over so nothing much happening.
Good thing my leg's still too fucked to ride or I'd be certifiable.
After much pondering about what to do with the bike's arse I think I'll put blinkers in the little round recesses arrowed in the pic, and chop away the stock plastic to cover that ledge behind the pillion seat.
Does anybody have any idea where I could get some round blinkers 30mm diameter approx? Flat mounted if possible but looks like I'll need to modify something. I googled for hours yesterday but came up with nothing.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/04042010142witharrow.jpg

[sen]

Could adapt something like this.. Might need to glue an orange Perspex disc for colour though..

http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/40105-plinth-light-round-4-x-white-led-se10134wh-sensio.html

[EXBEN]

These guys sell flat round type
http://www.customdynamics.com/motorcycle_led_bulbs.htm#Genesis_LED_Clusters_

[VFighteR]

that look grouse! good job on it, IMO I think the tailend looks good as is with the plastics on :D

[bly]

Thanks blokes. I reckon these will do the job with a bit of fudging.
http://www.harrisonspecialties.com/mm5/graphics/00000004/1.5DMbothLiteAmber350.jpg

Their site: http://www.harrisonspecialties.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HS&Product_Code=Dual_Mount_Amber&Category_Code=15DualMount

[bly]

Been a while now, ordering bits, going to physio etc
Finally got the tank, frame and bits back from Crow Customs and I have to say I'm pleased with the result and think the colours will look great. He did a nice job of grinding a few surplus brackets off the frame before painting it black too.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010002.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010006.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010008.jpg

So straight after lunch I got into it..
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010012.jpg

The progress so far. I fitted new tapered steering head bearings while the forks were out.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010014-1.jpg

More tomorrow.

[nick76]

This looked great in that second photo,where it had no plastics on,so i cant wait to see what this will like done!!!
Looking very promising!!

[Elapid]

Geez, they are surprisingly good looking bikes with the plastics stripped off.

Kris.

[bly]

A bit more progress. I put the tank and headlight on today for the first time. Pretty happy so far.
Tidying up the electrics could take a while but starting to get there. I can't wait to hear what those fucken pipes sound like.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010022.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010030.jpg

[nick76]

Very nice

[Loz]

I love those LSL headlights, they look sensational on just about anything. This will be a kickass bike Bly.

[nick76]

Where do you get those LSL lights??
I've seen similar on ebay,from an italian mob,but not sure if they are the same?

[Jinx]

Well done Bly, its lookin great. Always wondered what the Multistrada would look like without the ugly front end. Now I know.

[Gitzy]

Looking good Bly, love the black.. heres some Nick

https://www.europeanstreetfighter.com/index.php?page=product&ID=487

http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=36567

https://www.aftermarketcycles.com/lsl-urban-headlight-kit.html

[RevHead]

love the pipes bro

[yoda]

I love it mate, never really taken much notice of them(as they are ugly as fuck imo), but i might have to change my mind.
What do they ride like?

[bly]

Yeah Nick, just google LSL Urban headlight.

Yoda, I haven't really ridden one yet. I thought about getting a Hypermotard but their tanks are like 13 litres or something and the seats are arsebusting apparently. I read owners reviews and cunts rave about them, but gawd they're fugly aren't they.
I think it'll be a bit more comfy for long distance rides than the sport1000 I just binned too.

[nick76]

Fuck.$450+ for that headlight???

heres a linky that makes that price seem abit much.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fairing-Headlight-Harley-Universal-Buell-Naked-street-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a8af71b4QQitemZ23046 3336884QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[bly]

Wish I'd seen that light before I bought the LSL. Never mind as Jools says ya gotta progress forwards, not back.

[bly]

FINALLY I got it running. It's going to be a lot of fun this thing.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010068.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010067.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010065.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010070.jpg

[rod185651]

From This

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20mine/20032010123.jpg

To This

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010065.jpg

Nice one mate

[Chase]

Awesome work!

[Gitzy]

Awesome work Bly, heaps better..

Looks like you need some of these to top it off..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1282005404.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1282045868.jpg


http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/bly_57/multi%20project%20pics/P1010070.jpg

[houdini]

vey nice indeed

[bly]

Aha thanks Gitzy I was wondering what to do about those covers.