Rode a T7 on a recent trip to Botswana and South Africa and was duly impressed. Ended up "settling" for the DesertX so very interested in your experience and product offerings down the road. Have a 690 for the more serious stuff, but so far the DesertX is a great traveler and works decent off-pavement.
Very absorbing video and great workshop. I'd've been quite happy to see video of the tire/tyre installation especially with commentary addressing on-the-road/trailside fitment tips. Ducati seem to be similar to KTM re expensive aftermarket parts and subsequent electronic activation fees.
I've had good luck using the NoMar Tire Lube Paste to seat the tires. Dish soap while cheap and easy is too thin. The tire paste is thick and you can gob it into the leaky spots, it also disappears after a while so no problem using it liberally.
Heh sounds like to me its time to cut the back grab bar and fab up a new set up there.. I have been watching this bike for a while and its awesome you have one so now i can see how well it does before i spend the cash on it. Cheers and good luck on the build cant wait to see it done!
The tire that you mount behind seems to me to be a Dunlop 908 and you have mounted it without a tube or I misunderstood it. thanks and regards. Congratulations on the videos.
Unifilter in Australia have developed an oiled foam replacement air filter to replace the stock paper filter. Does anyone know what the US spec bikes are coming with ?
@@glenobrien727Something like: Unifilter AU 53SST for Multistrada Enduro. In the kit comes an oiled foam filter and a filter protector, as a pre-filter, also oiled.
Rumor has it Ducati would prefer Desert X owners to bring their bikes in for service. I like the fact that you're doing your own service and upgrades because you know how to do it.
I'm sure all the manufacturers and dealers would like every owner to bring their bikes in for service rather than doing it themselves... but it's simply not who I am ;)
I do not know about the US but in the UK Ducati provides, with the bike, a lithium battery charger and cabling for both a direct battery connection (SAE) and the connector under the seat.
That rear axel nut. Reminds me of a guy last week when I was getting my tyres changed. The rear axel nut on his Yamaha (I forget the model) requires 190nm.
There’s instructions on how to build harnesses for the Oxford grips and aftermarket driving lights using the OE switches. There’s a power source for the GPS by the dash harness
GPS power: The white connector with 4 wires behind the gauge cluster cover? Any idea what the other two wires are for? Do you have a link to the Oxfords to the OEM harness DIY info? Thanks
The mystery plug is for the Bluetooth unit. $230.00, I installed the Bluetooth unit as I wanted the map displayed on the TFT, just to find out that it's not plug and play. You have to take it to the dealership so they can activate the unit. So yea another $89.00 for me to initialize it. Thanks Ducati for that.
There's a real myth around tyre width. A 120/90-18 has the same profile width as a 140/80-18. The bead width is the same. Any of those tyres, providing that they have the rated load capacity would be suitable.
Do you anticipate any manufacturer targeting the Tenere bracket? I assume with the state of everything it's economic suicide. Always keeping an eye out, I commute and rely on the format. I'm always disappointed by these releases. Too much power and weight for wet tar patch, ice, or snow. The only thing I can imagine is RE gambling with the Himalayan platform. The KLR seems to have healthily departed. My Gen 2 is barely under threshold with crash bars.
Rode a T7 on a recent trip to Botswana and South Africa and was duly impressed. Ended up "settling" for the DesertX so very interested in your experience and product offerings down the road. Have a 690 for the more serious stuff, but so far the DesertX is a great traveler and works decent off-pavement.
It is a pretty cool bike!
Most excellent viewing. For sure post up more like this, great watching your process....
More to come!
not sure why it took me so long to subscribe and also didn't realize that the fact you are so close to me. keep up the good work
Very absorbing video and great workshop.
I'd've been quite happy to see video of the tire/tyre installation especially with commentary addressing on-the-road/trailside fitment tips.
Ducati seem to be similar to KTM re expensive aftermarket parts and subsequent electronic activation fees.
I've had good luck using the NoMar Tire Lube Paste to seat the tires. Dish soap while cheap and easy is too thin. The tire paste is thick and you can gob it into the leaky spots, it also disappears after a while so no problem using it liberally.
Heh sounds like to me its time to cut the back grab bar and fab up a new set up there.. I have been watching this bike for a while and its awesome you have one so now i can see how well it does before i spend the cash on it. Cheers and good luck on the build cant wait to see it done!
The tire that you mount behind seems to me to be a Dunlop 908 and you have mounted it without a tube or I misunderstood it.
thanks and regards.
Congratulations on the videos.
can you make a video showing the airfilter and how to get to it? Have seen people complaining about the placement
I’d also like to see this
Unifilter in Australia have developed an oiled foam replacement air filter to replace the stock paper filter.
Does anyone know what the US spec bikes are coming with ?
@@glenobrien727Something like: Unifilter AU 53SST for Multistrada Enduro. In the kit comes an oiled foam filter and a filter protector, as a pre-filter, also oiled.
@@glenobrien727 just want to know how mutch work it is because of the placement under the tank compared to other bikes where it is under the seat
Yes, I would like to see that too! My biggest (and the only) complaint on this bike is the airfilter placement. 😒
Very informative! Looking forward to the upcomng videos!! Cheers from Germany!
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Rumor has it Ducati would prefer Desert X owners to bring their bikes in for service. I like the fact that you're doing your own service and upgrades because you know how to do it.
I'm sure all the manufacturers and dealers would like every owner to bring their bikes in for service rather than doing it themselves... but it's simply not who I am ;)
Saturday... hanging in the Camel Adv Garage... might build something awesome!
My solo days at the shop are usually my favorites (and the most productive).
Did you leave the tyres out in the sun to warm up? That’s a big tip.
You don't need to do much if anything to the X, it's damn near perfect.
The ergonomics a bit off for me. I need to make some changes but other than that, I'm pretty happy with it.
I do not know about the US but in the UK Ducati provides, with the bike, a lithium battery charger and cabling for both a direct battery connection (SAE) and the connector under the seat.
The Evotech Tail Tidy works well on the DesertX with US-based license plates.
That rear axel nut. Reminds me of a guy last week when I was getting my tyres changed. The rear axel nut on his Yamaha (I forget the model) requires 190nm.
It was f'n crazy tight... not trail serviceable at the torque!
si vede l Aprilia Tuareg.........prossimamente sarà oggetto di esame per eventuali upgrade .........aspetto con vero piacere, grazie 👍
There’s instructions on how to build harnesses for the Oxford grips and aftermarket driving lights using the OE switches. There’s a power source for the GPS by the dash harness
There’s also a lower shock pivot guard available
Where is it exactly placed? I have my old Garmin Zumo XT (same Ducati is selling) and wondering where to plug without blocking USB port.
Thanks!
@@rideforadv it’s a white plug with a small male lead under the dash support.
GPS power: The white connector with 4 wires behind the gauge cluster cover? Any idea what the other two wires are for?
Do you have a link to the Oxfords to the OEM harness DIY info?
Thanks
I sent the info to your Facebook messenger account. Cheers
WD-40 for the bead. ArmorAll tire shine only inside. The safety bead made be holding off the tire bead if it is a tube type tire. ether
There is a power plug under the seat from factory.
i wondered the same
Euro style.
The mystery plug is for the Bluetooth unit. $230.00, I installed the Bluetooth unit as I wanted the map displayed on the TFT, just to find out that it's not plug and play.
You have to take it to the dealership so they can activate the unit. So yea another $89.00 for me to initialize it. Thanks Ducati for that.
Hi, where do you get the torque value for the front and rear wheel.
How much faster / comfortable is this compared to a stock t7
Faster for sure... its 40hp more. Comfort is pretty subjective. I'm more comfy on the T7.
There's a real myth around tyre width. A 120/90-18 has the same profile width as a 140/80-18. The bead width is the same. Any of those tyres, providing that they have the rated load capacity would be suitable.
Old tire, how about trying what you have done already but after heating up “the rubber brick” thoroughly 🤷♂️ 🇳🇴
What route you riding?
We did WABDR. The weather was good but there was a large forest fire near Packwood so we didn't do section 1 or the first half 2 unfortunately.
Carb cleaner and fire, will pop the tire
Do you anticipate any manufacturer targeting the Tenere bracket? I assume with the state of everything it's economic suicide. Always keeping an eye out, I commute and rely on the format. I'm always disappointed by these releases. Too much power and weight for wet tar patch, ice, or snow. The only thing I can imagine is RE gambling with the Himalayan platform. The KLR seems to have healthily departed. My Gen 2 is barely under threshold with crash bars.
Excellent video, if you need anything specific for it from Ducati that you can’t get send me a DM on Instagram.
Thanks! Will do!