Ducati DesertX Hard Adventure Motorcycle Build - Part 3

[@axxamit]

It always cracks me up. Ducati Desert-X is a great bike. You just need to upgrade… front suspension, rear suspension, wheels, tyres, exhaust system, steering damper, seat, bars, engine protection, radiator protection, footpegs, front fender, rear fender, and some other things. Other than that, it’s really great 😂

[@NikTheSlick]

well.. that depends 100% on what you are asking from an ADV bike right?? I don't see a difference between the DDX and basically any other bike out there. A stock T7 works great for some people, however anybody going real off-road most likely will tweak their bike in a number of ways

[@axxamit]

@@NikTheSlick right, but DDX is supposed to be top of the top, isn’t it? The price surely suggests that. Also, while some changes are purely preferential, others seem necessary. Maybe it’s just me, but if I’m expected to pay top money for a bike, I’d like to get a top bike. From what I’m seeing, you kept the engine and the frame. Oh yes, the tank as well as the accessory was too expensive [understandably so, even though I really wanted to see how it looks]. All the other parts have been replaced or upgraded. That’s a bit more than just some "tweaking", imho :) Anyway, I’m really looking forward to seeing the finished product. I feel like it’s gonna be the best DDX out there :)

[@NikTheSlick]

@@axxamit Mate I completely feel you! Let's be honest, by nature you already pay extra bucks for the Ducati logo. That's just how it is. And also, a lot of things I did to this bike are not crucial. Exhaust, Suspension, engine guards and maybe wheels is what sb should think about changing when taking this thing offroad. Anything else is a plus. I just felt like building the ultimate big bike offroad predator, and that's how I ride this thing :)

[@Birdfeeder795]

@@axxamitThe DDX is for the average rider. The DDX R is the top dog, no need to do anything to the bike.

[@minnionator]

Camel ADV is Canadian, actually. From Calgary of all places.

[@NikTheSlick]

jeez! shame on me :/ thanks for highlighting though!

[@lukewarren9979]

Love the content, love the bike, love the build. The travel vids were cool too - would be great to see more of those!

[@NikTheSlick]

hey Luke, thanks for the great feedback. Really motivates me to improve. I love making travel vids but they are also tons of work to create and I´m trying to figure out what people get the most value out of

[@jrams.g]

🤯 and you are keeping some extra stuff for the fourth part huh? Very cool build amigo!

[@NikTheSlick]

always ;)

[@dillontacker4226]

Absolutely gorgeous build, please give me some pointers or do a small vid on how you did the exhaust. I’m assuming it’s decat and baffles removed with new header pipes?

[@NikTheSlick]

hey Dillon, I´m talking about the details in part 2 of the series

[@keepgoing8922]

Hey Nik your Desert X is set up exactly how I would like mine to be set up. I especially dig the Pro Taper MX bars. Can you possibly tell me which Pro Taper bars you installed on that Land Shark of yours? I watched some of your other videos and they’re great content. Keep up the great work!!

[@NikTheSlick]

thanks bud:) Not sure what the model is actually called or what the serial number would be. However, if you google for Pro Taper Husqvarna FE450 you will find it, it´s the stock handle bar of the Husky

[@tumolucky17]

That’s the best looking desert x I’ve seen 😍👌🏻

[@NikTheSlick]

thanks buddy!

[@tumolucky17]

I have a 2018 multi enduro , and seriously considering trading for one of these 👍🏻

[@YourDad-r3o]

hy, Prashant here . I just loved those tiny mirrors uh have installed. Wish they were available in India too.

[@NikTheSlick]

hey mate! love em too. they don´t ship to India?

[@YourDad-r3o]

They do, But they will end up costing sky high hahaha @@NikTheSlick

[@rudyhernandez8135]

What protaper handlebars are those? any link?😃

[@BRUNO5979]

Very good build. Looking forward for the upcoming upgrades.

[@NikTheSlick]

thanks Bruno, appreciate it! anything particular you would like to see more of?

[@BRUNO5979]

@@NikTheSlick if you do a remap i would like to see the details and results. And of course, the usual off-road riding.

[@NikTheSlick]

@@BRUNO5979 will do sir! :)

[@craiggodbold9]

Hi Nik, are you able to advise how you removed the standard throttle handlebar grip from the throttle tube?

[@cameronchapmanddx23]

Another awesome video Nik!!🤩👌 Love what you are doing mate!! Any chance you could do a video about what was involved to fit the Akro exhaust? As it does sound amazing and I would to do the same! Thanks again for the videos👍💯

[@NikTheSlick]

thanks Cameron, really appreciate the feedback! Did you see part 2 of the build? :) there I talk about the exhaust

[@cameronchapmanddx23]

@NikTheSlick Yeah! I have watched that many times!😊 I was wondering what you had to modify/fabricate to make that Akro fit to the link pipe? Thanks again mate👍

[@NikTheSlick]

@@cameronchapmanddx23 Hey Cam! we had to have a custom pipe being welded to bridge the collector with the muffler, was a bit of a work but they got the job done

[@cameronchapmanddx23]

@@NikTheSlick Ahh awesome mate!!👌 That's what I was looking for!! 🙌 Thanks man🍻

[@NikTheSlick]

@@cameronchapmanddx23 very welcome bud

[@bikegiant1376]

Beautiful build!

[@NikTheSlick]

thanks bud! anything useful for you?

[@norsmanadventures]

Anyone have an easy link where I can purchase the ohlins preload mounting bracket?

[@Rust_valley_adventures]

What's those little mirrors ? And can you see behind using them ?? Thanks

[@NikTheSlick]

check out doubletake mirrors, small but neat

[@Salvopassione]

Hi nik, wurde der Lenker + Halterung , Gabelbrücke schwarz lackiert , oder sind die neue ? Ciao ✋

[@nadirarezki]

Hi Nik, Big big thumbs up on your build, so inspiaring :) I'm sooo waiting for next episode, will there be one? If so have you planed a date for release? //A

[@NikTheSlick]

mate, thanks for you kind words! :) at the moment I don't have a DDX mod video coming up on YT but I continuously update on Instagram, do you follow the content there? you can find me under nik_the_slick

[@chanthanh3489]

Those nuts on the rear sprocket arent fully threated on right? Cause they should have more teeth out...?

[@dariusz-sikorski]

What about Rally version ? Would you need so many changes with it ?

[@NikTheSlick]

Hey bud! I think the Rally is a great deal, best bang for the buck. Basically covers all needs

[@karthik_87z]

Hey bro. I came from Instagram, just knew you’re doing yt too. Great! So by means you put the carbon tank plan on hold, did you map your ecu to the exhaust?

[@LaMotoreta]

What brand are the front turn signals? Love the flush look. Thx.

[@NikTheSlick]

hi! Motogadget Pins :)

[@orlandoducati]

Awesome build. Would you think about an adv off road course?

[@NikTheSlick]

Hey Orlando, thank you :) you mean like giving off-road courses online?

[@marceliszp4803]

MITAS ENDURO TRAIL XT+ on front ?

[@NikTheSlick]

correct!

[@marceliszp4803]

@@NikTheSlick and what impressions from the front

[@NikTheSlick]

@@marceliszp4803 very solid performance for being an ADV tire. still works good enough on the road. On of my favs so far

[@lucamarvelli9158]

Hi top spec. I am interested o the rims. Model ? Where can I look for buy it online ? Thanks

[@NikTheSlick]

Hi mate, you can find all details about the rims in part 2 of the build series 👍🏻

[@Its-MS-Racer]

My bro 🔥

[@NikTheSlick]

hey man!

[@jjleroux5442]

Hi Nick! Like to content keep it up. Where did you get the mirrors from?

[@NikTheSlick]

Thanks mate, appreciate it! These are double take mirrors www.doubletakemirror.com which ones do you use?

[@ivanfernando22]

Great video, what tires are you Using?

[@NikTheSlick]

Mitas E09 (now XT+). What´s your favorite Adventure Bike tire?

[@LuckyNumberPro]

What brand is the rear mirrors?

[@NikTheSlick]

www.doubletakemirror.com what are you using as mirrors?

[@LuckyNumberPro]

@@NikTheSlick Thanks. I still have my original mirrors on my Tenere 700 but have tried to find something smaller. The ones you have look great. So thanks for the info and the link. Keep up the good work!

[@NikTheSlick]

@@LuckyNumberPro will do mate :)

[@Gigio_N]

Hey Nik, what triple clamp are you using?

[@NikTheSlick]

stock clamp, anodised. I talk about it in part 2 of the build

[@Gigio_N]

Awesome thank you. Bike looks amazing!

[@NikTheSlick]

@@Gigio_N got one yourself? :)

[@Gigio_N]

Yeah, got myself one a few weeks back and busy modifying as I go. Just ordered the tracktive xtreme suspension and waiting on the termignoni exhaust. Its such an awesome bike to ride but I love customisation!

[@NikTheSlick]

@@Gigio_N gotta customize it for sure :) I´m keen to hear what you will report about the tracktive suspension!

[@Salvopassione]

Bellissima davvero

[@NikTheSlick]

grazie Salvo! un abbraccio

[@chrisvodka2412]

Half bike isnt street legal and with the carbon tank its 3/4 illegal 😂

[@NikTheSlick]

well yes. as it is basically with any motorcycle build ever made :) it stops being “legal“ the moment you peel off the reflector stripes

[@Pincopallino23]

moto stupenda l hai sistemata te? come accessori?

[@NikTheSlick]

sorry mate, I don´t speak Italian :) !