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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: Triple J on October 03, 2008, 09:10:01 AM

Title: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: Triple J on October 03, 2008, 09:10:01 AM
So here is another heavily modified Multistrada. What does everyone think?

Personally, I think it is friggin' great!  [thumbsup] I've emailed the guy about getting some of the parts to mod mine. I use my Multi to explore dirt roads quite a bit, and making it a bit more worthy sounds great to me. It of course isn't up to Dakar or anything, just has some added dirt road and dual track ability.

Keeps the great road manners of the current Multi, plus adds basic off road features...all at a weight which is quite a bit lower than a BMW or KTM (besides the F800GS...but my Multi is paid off).  ;D

Also...amazing how just the PIAA lights and front fender make the bike look so much better than stock...IMO of course.

Here's the full story:
http://www.multistrada.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15771 (http://www.multistrada.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15771)

And some pics:
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n258/JJGeo/STP61163ret.jpg)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n258/JJGeo/STP61147ret.jpg)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n258/JJGeo/STP61165ret.jpg)

Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: MaxPower on October 03, 2008, 09:38:07 AM
Awesome  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: Grampa on October 03, 2008, 09:38:57 AM
a multi I likey  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: mitt on October 03, 2008, 09:58:12 AM
I like it - I always thought that dual round headlights would look good on a strada, but was not sure where on the front face to put them.


mitt
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: ptooey on October 03, 2008, 10:03:32 AM
i guess the front compartment is permanently inaccessible?

But otherwise, great mods in all the right places...
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: Triple J on October 03, 2008, 10:06:07 AM
Quote from: ptooey on October 03, 2008, 10:03:32 AM
i guess the front compartment is permanently inaccessible?

But otherwise, great mods in all the right places...

He says it's easily accessible. I guess the crash bars are hinged underneath in the front, so they can rotate down to get into the compartments if needed. Obviously not as easy as without them...but apparently not too hard either.
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: red baron on October 03, 2008, 10:10:06 AM
Nice job. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: Slide Panda on October 03, 2008, 11:36:11 AM
I gotta soft spot for those sorts of bike.  I approve! 

D'oh need to register to see that MultiStroodle fourm's page... dang.  I wanted some more details
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: GLantern on October 03, 2008, 11:37:16 AM
I'll take one please!
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: Uncle Mofo on October 03, 2008, 12:34:56 PM
Quote from: yuu on October 03, 2008, 11:36:11 AM
I gotta soft spot for those sorts of bike.  I approve! 

D'oh need to register to see that MultiStroodle fourm's page... dang.  I wanted some more details
Don't need to just check it out here :
http://www.hoosierhooligans.org/forum/index.php?topic=2465.0 (http://www.hoosierhooligans.org/forum/index.php?topic=2465.0)
Troy is our club trustee
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: Slide Panda on October 03, 2008, 12:50:26 PM
Quote from: Grifo on October 03, 2008, 12:34:56 PM
Don't need to just check it out here :
http://www.hoosierhooligans.org/forum/index.php?topic=2465.0 (http://www.hoosierhooligans.org/forum/index.php?topic=2465.0)
Troy is our club trustee

Ah nice!  Now I just need to ge me a rapid prototyping rig... yeah Christmas is coming!  (yeah right...)
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: Raux on October 03, 2008, 06:59:42 PM
10 dollar bar end mirrors!!! 

what a deal. wonder how they work and if he's had any issues with them
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: Triple J on October 03, 2008, 07:29:29 PM
Quote from: Raux on October 03, 2008, 06:59:42 PM
10 dollar bar end mirrors!!! 

what a deal. wonder how they work and if he's had any issues with them

The Cat Eye mirrors work pretty well. Quite a few have them on their Monsters...I used to have them on my M900. They're not CRGs, but they don't cost $100 each either.  [cheeky]

A good option for a dual sport...no sweat when you dump it and need a new one.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: teddy037.2 on October 03, 2008, 07:43:29 PM
Cat Eye mountain bike mirrors?

I ran those for a spell while I was waiting for my rizomas... they were surprisingly vibe-free and stayed in place at, er, freeway.... speeds  ;D

that multi looks pretty tasty, to boot. I approve. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: pennyrobber on October 03, 2008, 09:45:55 PM
Looks mean.  [evil]
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: DucHead on October 04, 2008, 04:40:50 PM
Grifo - thanks for sharing that thread.  That guy does awesome work, and his Multi looks fantastic.  I love everything he did -- functional, but very stylish IMO.   [thumbsup]   [moto] 
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: DesmoDiva on October 04, 2008, 05:06:16 PM
That is one sexy Multi.   :o
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: sbrguy on October 04, 2008, 11:57:05 PM
the crash bars are the best part of the bike.  great work by that guy, really finally a nice looking practical mutistrada. 

now all ducati has to do is make this bike an they can compete more with bmw.
Title: Re: Strada Avventurosa
Post by: IZ on October 05, 2008, 12:26:51 AM
This is what Ducati should have made!  NICE!! [thumbsup]