Crash bars installation

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avigil

Discussion Starter · 8 mo ago

Has anyone installed the Ducati Crash bars themself? I'm receiving mine tonight and will be installing them tomorrow because I'll be going offroad Saturday and Sunday. The instructions look pretty straightforward. The only thing that gave me pause was exactly how to support the engine when I take out the spindle. But I saw a YouTube video of a guy installing crash bars on his v2 Multistrada where he just used the new spindle to push through the existing spindle so that the engine is supported the entire time. It seems like a much easier approach.

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avigil

Discussion Starter · #2 · 8 mo ago

Posting here in case anyone comes across this in a search. I finished installing the crash bars. It wasn't difficult. But I did learn a few tips. Here is the list of things you have to remove and replace:

side fairings
Windscreen
lower headlight cover
headlight subframe assembly screws
splash guard
Engine frame screw (replace with new spindle that holds crash bars)

If anyone does this themselves, feel free to reach out. I'll post a writeup when I have time.

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72

· #3 · 8 mo ago

Hello avigil
Yes I’ve installed the said engine protection bars with the water pump protection bar included.
Its not hard an I just followed my gut as I had no instructions from Ducati ,but it’s not rocket science and you basically strip the front end off an fit bars an refit an make sure it all lines up correctly.
I didn’t fit the plastic lower that’s supplied to change under the headlamp area as the standard one is fine and the re- fit one is basically 5mm less at the front edge to miss the bar support to the headstock mount .
I think most people are waiting for an alternative to come to the marketplace instead of the Ducati protection bars that are available if your lucky enough to have received them an not on a long waiting list 🫤👍
Anyhow to anyone thinking about ordering these bars they are very well made and all welds are perfect an offer great protection where needed just in case shit happens 😲🫣😆😆

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takisx

· #4 · 8 mo ago

Any idea how much extra weight they add?

Mark58

· #5 · 8 mo ago

Got my bike last week. I ordered it in May and was told Dec or Jan delivery, so I was pleasantly surprised. I also ordered the off road package and the aux fuel tank, nothing yet. Very interested to see SW-Motech design before I mount things up. I like their bash plate design better already. The Ducati design still leaves a portion of the front cylinder head exposed. SW covers completely. Traveling the country in a toy hauler, so I should be able to take it to interesting places.

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Ali0569

· #6 · 8 mo ago

Hey guys, Canary Ride have done a couple of videos on the DesertX one is putting the crash bars on

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Mastree

· #7 · 8 mo ago

I received the attached instruction manual for the crash bars from Ducati Milan. The text is messed up but the illustrations were helpful during the install.

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FLJAR

· #8 · 8 mo ago

takisx said:
Any idea how much extra weight they add?

Just weighed all the parts for the crash bars (incl hdwr) - approx 11 lbs. Does not include any parts that are removed from the bike and replaced with the crash bar hdwr.

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avigil

Discussion Starter · #9 · 8 mo ago

72 said:
Hello avigil
Yes I’ve installed the said engine protection bars with the water pump protection bar included.
Its not hard an I just followed my gut as I had no instructions from Ducati ,but it’s not rocket science and you basically strip the front end off an fit bars an refit an make sure it all lines up correctly.
I didn’t fit the plastic lower that’s supplied to change under the headlamp area as the standard one is fine and the re- fit one is basically 5mm less at the front edge to miss the bar support to the headstock mount .
I think most people are waiting for an alternative to come to the marketplace instead of the Ducati protection bars that are available if your lucky enough to have received them an not on a long waiting list 🫤👍
Anyhow to anyone thinking about ordering these bars they are very well made and all welds are perfect an offer great protection where needed just in case shit happens 😲🫣😆😆

I attached the instructions I found at:

www.ducati.com

Engine cover in steel tubes. | Chassis and brake systems | accessory Ducati

The perfect accessory for protecting the engine and the tank from possible falls and impacts resulting from using the bike on rough terrain or everyday use. Safe and perfectly integrated with the bike's line, thanks to its exceptional sturdiness and design. It enhances the unmistakable look of...

www.ducati.com

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Desertx23

· #10 · 8 mo ago

avigil said:
I attached the instructions I found at:

Engine cover in steel tubes. | Chassis and brake systems | accessory Ducati

The perfect accessory for protecting the engine and the tank from possible falls and impacts resulting from using the bike on rough terrain or everyday use. Safe and perfectly integrated with the bike's line, thanks to its exceptional sturdiness and design. It enhances the unmistakable look of...

www.ducati.com

Thanks for posting. Very helpful.

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gkostolny

· #11 · 7 mo ago

For anyone who needs accessory installation manuals in the future, they are all linked from the accessory pages on the Ducati accessory website. The PDFs don't work well on a Mac but render fine in Chrome/Edge PDF viewers, and will work okay in Acrobat on the iPad or iPhone. You'll have to exit and reopen the doc as you move through pages because they'll go blank as you scroll.

The install guides include details instructions including the torque values and noting fasteners which require grease and/or Loctite so it's really worth reviewing them. Crash bars link:

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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avigil

Discussion Starter · #12 · 7 mo ago

gkostolny said:
For anyone who needs accessory installation manuals in the future, they are all linked from the accessory pages on the Ducati accessory website. The PDFs don't work well on a Mac but render fine in Chrome/Edge PDF viewers, and will work okay in Acrobat on the iPad or iPhone. You'll have to exit and reopen the doc as you move through pages because they'll go blank as you scroll.

The install guides include details instructions including the torque values and noting fasteners which require grease and/or Loctite so it's really worth reviewing them. Crash bars link:

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Some of the accessories have them. Some of them don't. Some that don't have instructions are:
center stand
water pump guard

Restless

· #13 · 5 mo ago

I am awaiting for the black coloured crash bars (for the 2023 model) to mount them on my matt white angel😎

DucatiBart

· #14 · 5 mo ago

Yeah I don't know why they go with that silver or whatever color it is. I'd prefer black. I'm thinking of buying the crash bars and cargo rack and having them powder coated black. I see that Heed will be coming out with crashbars in Black and White.... White seems very tempting....

Restless said:
I am awaiting for the black coloured crash bars (for the 2023 model) to mount them on my matt white angel😎

Mark58

· #15 · 5 mo ago

I powder coated mine. $100, they look great.

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robmontefusco996

· #16 · 3 mo ago

I purchased the Heed bars; however, still waiting for the dealer to deliver my bike which has been with them since January 7th!! First they couldn’t assemble it due to the mirrors and headlight not being in the crate. Now they’re just taking their sweet time getting it to me. Has anyone else purchased and installed the Heed crash bars yet. I was wondering how similar the install is to the Ducati bars.

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