Touratech Extreme Fork Cartridge Install: Ducati Desert X

[@markd8320]

Thanks for a great video. I've watched it more than once and will watch it again when it comes time to do my forks. A question, though, how do you ensure your forks are straight once they're back in the triple clamps? Would slipping the axle in prior to tightening be sufficient?

[@DS-lj7mu]

Very good instruction video, thanks 👍

[@elvulch2710]

How do you get the bottom bolt out if it keep spinning? I followed your instructions to the letter, but the bolt and the assembly spin together inside, and I have no way to grab it from the inside any pointers?

[@ChuckFerry]

I’m having the exact same issue

[@TouratechUSA]

We had to use an electric impact driver on ours to spin it fast enough that the bolt unscrewed. Not because it needed a bunch of torque, just to generate enough friction to remove the bolt.

[@jamesmullen75]

Why do the forks have to be removed from the triples? It seems like all of this can be done leaving the fork tubes in the clamps?

[@TouratechUSA]

It's difficult to properly empty and reset the oil height with the fork still mounted on the bike. You certainly can do it if you are experienced with rebuilding motorcycle forks and understand the risks of not having the correct oil level.

[@asecret900]

+1

[@stilly7460]

I see your bike is the RR22 paint model. ( black) How did you get the paint smooth after removing the stickers? I tried taking them off but they leave a raised part like it's under the clear coat ?

[@TouratechUSA]

This bike is wrapped and I'm not sure if they did any special prep work to level out the panels. Good luck with your setup.