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'02 Ducati 998, '08 Ducati HyperMotard 1100S, '14 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Central Mass Powersports #123
1000rr, zx10r, rmz450, RE classic, r6, S4Rs, xr123, sv650(2), cr250 and a box truck that leaks power steering fluid.
I'd get the tank. For me, that bike needs added range more than it needs added power. 100 miles per tank is not livable with my usage. That's exactly why the MV Agusta Brutale (4-cyl) and the original KTM SuperDuke never made my shortlist, and I'm sketchy on the Aprilia Tuono V4. The new SuperDukes have a bigger tank for more range, and therefore now are a valid alternative.
My M900 Monster came with a 200-mile range, and I like that. Less than 150 is a real demerit on my report card.
lol. That's for the "Motard" part of "HyperMotard".
PhilB
Last edited by PhilB; 01-18-17 at 03:26 PM.
"A free man must be able to endure it when his fellow men act and live otherwise than he considers proper." -- Ludwig von Mises
1993 Ducati Monster M900; 265,000 miles -- killed by minivan 30Oct17
100 mile range is a PIA even just riding around for a couple hours in western mass...there's some long stretches with no gas!
Thanks.
Having to replace a fuel tank right off the whack would be a big hit financially so I'd really need to avoid it, or look into options like the casewell coating. I'm hoping valley motorsports can tell me if the bike is affected based on the VIN
Caswell is not perfect. I had two bikes done with it both Ducati. Both still swelled. Three tanks I have gone through on the sportclassic.
Ducati/MV Agusta/Kawasaki/Beta
#277
Boston Tier 1 Racing/ Fishtail Instructor
DP Brakes Northeast Road Racing Representative
Negative, I had a reputable shop do each. Believe it or not, the caswell started to come off on the inside. Caldwell is not a fool proof fix.
Ducati/MV Agusta/Kawasaki/Beta
#277
Boston Tier 1 Racing/ Fishtail Instructor
DP Brakes Northeast Road Racing Representative
Lots of Caswell fail stories on the britbike.com forum.
When I got my Hyper new in 2012, I went for the CA Cycleworks tank first thing. Love the 300 mile range.
And don't believe everything you think.
I picked up one of the first Hypers to hit the shops in 08, still on my original tank with no "swell" issues at all. Maybe one of the good points of the 3.4gal/100 mile tank is that it's constantly empty / being turned over.
Finally got my ass down to Austin to ride the '08 1100S. And with that, what are you guys doing for suspension?
I'm on the heavier side (220lbs) so I might need stiffer springs up front. I believe factory front springs are progressively wound, and most people go linear in the aftermarket. As far as I know both the front forks and rear shock are all stock.
'02 Ducati 998, '08 Ducati HyperMotard 1100S, '14 Subaru XV Crosstrek
I see...my bad. I thought the Marzocchi forks were actually good as well from here 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S - Motorcycle USA
"A fully-adjustable 50mm DLC-coated Marzocchi long-travel fork with a matching Marchesini 17″ front wheel and 120-series Pirelli tire do a stellar job of absorbing road imperfections and remain well composed throughout all the riding environments we could throw at it on the street or the track."
'15 Ducati Scrambler, '13 Multistrada 1200S, '07 VFR, '14 CRF250L/M, '15 FJ-09, '23 Tuareg
I'm far from a fast rider - in fact I'm a slow rider - but the front end feels vague and kinda weightless, if that makes sense.
I'm quite a bit heavier than your typical Italian test rider, so heavier springs make sense. The consensus on The Interwebs is that the progressive front springs are rated to ~0.65kg/mm for a ~160lb rider. I have no idea how accurate those figures are, but I'm certainly heavier (220lbs) than your average Italian test jockey.
'02 Ducati 998, '08 Ducati HyperMotard 1100S, '14 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Point taken. They are designed for lighter riders.
'15 Ducati Scrambler, '13 Multistrada 1200S, '07 VFR, '14 CRF250L/M, '15 FJ-09, '23 Tuareg
Anyone here run a steering damper on their Hyper? Worthwhile investment?
'02 Ducati 998, '08 Ducati HyperMotard 1100S, '14 Subaru XV Crosstrek
I've ridden with one and without, both on the street and on the track, and I'm of the opinion that with a properly setup bike (suspension wise) there is absolutely no need for a damper.
New to this forum, I have a '10 796. Not registered at the moment but last year I was using it as a rain bike for track days. Thinking about putting it back on the road for this year as I will no longer be street riding my zx6.