I have the grey and black V4s so, black. If I had the red one, like you, I would still choose, the black. Like every other sane person. Also, the engine guards are not edible, marine.
Nice move on the powder coat - I did the same. I also powder coated the passenger rear-sets, bash plate, handle-bar and triple-tree powder coated (not a personal fan of all that silver). On the handlebar I had them leave the "Multistrada V4" wording silver - so it pops. Playing with our toys, what fun. Awesome toy you've got, always enjoy your vids!
Nice job. I too did not like the Ducati silver bars for my V4s (not PP) so I bought third party bars that are a Matt black finish and they look awesome. I just wish the standoffs and bolts were also black (may remove and have powder coated at some point).
Glad you made this one. Having mine powder coated too and used a epoxy flat black on skid plate. I bought the enduro pack and the box was beat up so the put everything in another box with ALL the bolts for everything in one plastic bag.
Thanks for the video. I watched it many times to make sure I did not screw up my install. My protection is the OEM color. I also installed the heated hand grips today. This was a pain in the but to run the power cables under the gas tank.
Black looks excellent. Not sure why Ducati makes them silver, black goes nicer with the red.. They do make a black version now, but it only fits the Rally models. Now I need to order mine, powder coat it and install it over the winter since no riding in IL till Apr-May :(
Just wanted to let you know that your video helped me a lot. I watched it three or four times. I got a new iceberg white 2023 v4s yesterday and they had these bars in stock so I said what the heck might as well thanks again
Don’t listen to the anti crash guard crowd, they probably don’t own a 30k. Motorcycle and probably never will. I’m not going to fit them on my v4 pikes peak but they look good. What’s important though is they protect your bike . Way to go mate 👍😂🇬🇧
Why did you do that?! You are on the way to destroy the whole look of this beauty! At first the shield and now the guards. „She“ looks more and more like a normaly v4. By the way, i drive the Pikes Peak too! Its only my opinion! Ride on 👍🏻
I know you’re limited on space in that garage. Wish you had a picture of it from further back. I’m scouring the Internet not many people do engine protection on these bikes for some reason. I just dropped mine in the parking lot doing slow speed maneuvers, which is very depressing. Got some scrape ups on number one so I was thinking of doing this protection. Also is there any performance issues. Would you take this off if you went to the track or just a day when you’re out and there’s no cars and you’re really getting after it
@@RemboUSMC I didn’t see you mention the washers bud. Otherwise I wouldn’t be asking. I watched the video twice. What do you want me to do? Can you just say whether there were washers or not? Yes, washers. That’s what I said. Washers.
@@RemboUSMC I just rewatched the video again. There are no washers in your video. So my question as posed originally to you still stands. Does that make sense?
Hey rembo I just got a mts v4 and I want to add radiator protection,engine protection bars and a center stand is there any order I should follow to install them?thanks mate
No particular order but I would wait until the center stand is in place before you do the other two so you can move the front wheel and keep it in place easier.
the black over silver any day...dont u think the bike needs the bellypan at the bottom like the multi v4 to protect the down pipes etc..its beautiful but totally exposed..also do u really need the crash bars ? if u can make a more detailed video with performance post adding your full system exhaust would really appreciate that..best wishes for 2023..
I accidently dropped other bikes twice so you can never be too careful. It is about the no speed or slow speed accidents that make the crash bars so helpful.
I'm a fan of your videos but I have to post a diverging opinion here about the strategy. Personally, (just IMHO), if you drop, engine crash bars are just an added piece of hardware your insurance company will have to pay for and that's if they do. I would spend money elsewhere as your likely to claim much more in a get-off. Please don't shoot the messenger for a personal opinion.
Opinions are always welcome and we can all learn from the viewpoint of others. For me it is about the protection from the simple drops that happen such as forgetting your kickstand is up and some other low speed mishaps that can be the difference between riding a bike home and waiting for a tow. The bars are certainly designed with offroad in place but I prefer an added level of protection. I can ride the bike with a cracked fairing but not a cracked engine cover.
Do you prefer silver or black for the engine guards?
I installed the Hepco & Becker Red Engine Guards on my '22 MTS V4 PP.
@@aeroman5239 I'll have to look them up and see what they look like.
I have the grey and black V4s so, black. If I had the red one, like you, I would still choose, the black. Like every other sane person. Also, the engine guards are not edible, marine.
I am installing mine tomorrow. I think yours look great!
Red V4 went with SW Motech black crash bars
Nice move on the powder coat - I did the same. I also powder coated the passenger rear-sets, bash plate, handle-bar and triple-tree powder coated (not a personal fan of all that silver). On the handlebar I had them leave the "Multistrada V4" wording silver - so it pops. Playing with our toys, what fun. Awesome toy you've got, always enjoy your vids!
Very nice!
Nice job. I too did not like the Ducati silver bars for my V4s (not PP) so I bought third party bars that are a Matt black finish and they look awesome. I just wish the standoffs and bolts were also black (may remove and have powder coated at some point).
Glad you made this one. Having mine powder coated too and used a epoxy flat black on skid plate. I bought the enduro pack and the box was beat up so the put everything in another box with ALL the bolts for everything in one plastic bag.
Yes, so pleased you changed the colour to black 🙏🎉
Yes, it was a good recommendation.
Appreciate all the videos, just received a 23 pikes peak here in California 👍👍
Have fun!
Thanks for the video. I watched it many times to make sure I did not screw up my install. My protection is the OEM color. I also installed the heated hand grips today. This was a pain in the but to run the power cables under the gas tank.
Thanks for watching and glad I could help.
Black looks excellent. Not sure why Ducati makes them silver, black goes nicer with the red.. They do make a black version now, but it only fits the Rally models. Now I need to order mine, powder coat it and install it over the winter since no riding in IL till Apr-May :(
Dude, keep it coming. Great content for an incredible bike.
Thanks, will do!
Just wanted to let you know that your video helped me a lot. I watched it three or four times. I got a new iceberg white 2023 v4s yesterday and they had these bars in stock so I said what the heck might as well thanks again
You are welcome. Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it.
Thank you for posting this, I just got my bars and it was driving me crazy trying to digure out how the F to install them.
You are welcome
Black is way better, but the Hepco et Becker gards have niciest cleaniest design. Goog job.
They look great! I think powder coating them Ducati red to match the subframe would’ve looked awesome too.
That would be cool!
Don’t listen to the anti crash guard crowd, they probably don’t own a 30k. Motorcycle and probably never will. I’m not going to fit them on my v4 pikes peak but they look good. What’s important though is they protect your bike . Way to go mate 👍😂🇬🇧
Thank you for the vote of confidence, and feel free to share a picture when you add protection to yours
Thank You Almighty God I will buy one for myself
Good choice!
Nice looks good I think
Only issue with the black is that if you do drop it, the scratches will show easier.
Yep it is. The good part is that it will still be easier less expensive than a Ducati fairing.
Looks good brother 👌
Thanks 👍
Shocking. Take it to a track day Nonno🇮🇹😂😂
LOL, Nonno. Not yet but I am old enough!
Why did you do that?! You are on the way to destroy the whole look of this beauty! At first the shield and now the guards. „She“ looks more and more like a normaly v4. By the way, i drive the Pikes Peak too! Its only my opinion! Ride on 👍🏻
I know you’re limited on space in that garage. Wish you had a picture of it from further back. I’m scouring the Internet not many people do engine protection on these bikes for some reason. I just dropped mine in the parking lot doing slow speed maneuvers, which is very depressing. Got some scrape ups on number one so I was thinking of doing this protection. Also is there any performance issues. Would you take this off if you went to the track or just a day when you’re out and there’s no cars and you’re really getting after it
I leave the engine guards on all the time. The black really looks good and is not as visible as the stock silver.
Where did you buy them.... want them for my RS
The bar kit I got from Ducati came with two washers. Any idea which of those two bolts the washers are intended for?
Washers? Watch the video again. I was very specific with each and every part.
@@RemboUSMC I didn’t see you mention the washers bud. Otherwise I wouldn’t be asking. I watched the video twice. What do you want me to do? Can you just say whether there were washers or not? Yes, washers. That’s what I said. Washers.
@@RemboUSMC I just rewatched the video again. There are no washers in your video. So my question as posed originally to you still stands. Does that make sense?
@@johanatanify I have no clue where the washers would go.
Hey rembo I just got a mts v4 and I want to add radiator protection,engine protection bars and a center stand is there any order I should follow to install them?thanks mate
No particular order but I would wait until the center stand is in place before you do the other two so you can move the front wheel and keep it in place easier.
Ok thanks!!cheers from Greece
Hi rembo, is that crash bar OEM, if not what brand is it? Thanks
Yes it is
Does this make OIL changes more complicated?
Not in the least bit. No factor whatsoever.
Hi
Can i ask what brand of crashbar is that? Thanks
OEM Ducati
the black over silver any day...dont u think the bike needs the bellypan at the bottom like the multi v4 to protect the down pipes etc..its beautiful but totally exposed..also do u really need the crash bars ? if u can make a more detailed video with performance post adding your full system exhaust would really appreciate that..best wishes for 2023..
I accidently dropped other bikes twice so you can never be too careful. It is about the no speed or slow speed accidents that make the crash bars so helpful.
@@RemboUSMC yes absolutely..had dropped my multi 1200s off the main stand.. it is heart break man..enjoy your miles in 2023
Sir I have a question how weight of this crash bar?
I have no idea at all. Not too heavy is all I can say and for the size and power of the bike, it is not relevant to me. Maybe to others, but not me.
@@RemboUSMC i want to compare with sw-motech because sw-motech have 6.5kg i think it little heavy
@@RemboUSMC by the way yesterday i decide to preorder wunderlich crash bar because it very light weight and look good.
Excellent.@@RedOnRoad1313
They make a great product@@RedOnRoad1313
Gloss, satin, or flat black?
Like a satin
@@RemboUSMC thanks. Mine are with the powder coating guys. They were asking and satin makes sense.
I'm a fan of your videos but I have to post a diverging opinion here about the strategy.
Personally, (just IMHO), if you drop, engine crash bars are just an added piece of hardware your insurance company will have to pay for and that's if they do. I would spend money elsewhere as your likely to claim much more in a get-off. Please don't shoot the messenger for a personal opinion.
Opinions are always welcome and we can all learn from the viewpoint of others. For me it is about the protection from the simple drops that happen such as forgetting your kickstand is up and some other low speed mishaps that can be the difference between riding a bike home and waiting for a tow. The bars are certainly designed with offroad in place but I prefer an added level of protection. I can ride the bike with a cracked fairing but not a cracked engine cover.
@@RemboUSMC You do make a good point with that last sentence.
🫣🫣😢
Please take them off,it ruins the whole look of the bike,pikes peak is for the road anyways,why one would need engine guards for the road?
If you plan on training any of your skills it’s a great protection for your investment
@@colewallace6952 if you come off and crack your engine casing then you'll have more to worry about then ya bike,it's a road bike,not a multistrada