Ducati DesertX Hard Adventure Motorcycle Build

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Ducati DesertX Hard Adventure Motorcycle Build - Part 3

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Nik the Slick

Күн бұрын

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@axamitidynamit8355 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@axamitidynamit8355 6 ай бұрын

@@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 6 ай бұрын

@@axamitidynamit8355 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 4 ай бұрын

@@axamitidynamit8355The DDX is for the average rider. The DDX R is the top dog, no need to do anything to the bike.

@tumolucky17 4 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 3 ай бұрын

thanks buddy!

@tumolucky17 3 ай бұрын

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

@dillontacker4226 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@jrams.g 6 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

always ;)

@keepgoing8922 24 күн бұрын

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 21 күн бұрын

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

@nadirarezki 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@lukewarren9979 6 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@minnionator 6 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@cameronchapmanddx23 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@cameronchapmanddx23 6 ай бұрын

@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 6 ай бұрын

@@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 6 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

@@cameronchapmanddx23 very welcome bud

@BRUNO5979 6 ай бұрын

Very good build. Looking forward for the upcoming upgrades.

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@BRUNO5979 6 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

@@BRUNO5979 will do sir! :)

@user-bi8yc1rf9l 6 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@user-bi8yc1rf9l 6 ай бұрын

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

@Salvopassione 3 ай бұрын

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

@bikegiant1376 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful build!

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

thanks bud! anything useful for you?

@norsmanadventures 4 ай бұрын

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

@chanthanh3489 4 ай бұрын

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

@orlandoducati 6 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@craiggodbold9 5 ай бұрын

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

@Its-MS-Racer 6 ай бұрын

My bro 🔥

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

hey man!

@Salvopassione 6 ай бұрын

Bellissima davvero

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

grazie Salvo! un abbraccio

@Rust_valley_adventures 4 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 4 ай бұрын

check out doubletake mirrors, small but neat

@dariusz-sikorski 5 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 5 ай бұрын

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

@marceliszp4803 6 ай бұрын

MITAS ENDURO TRAIL XT+ on front ?

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

correct!

@marceliszp4803 6 ай бұрын

@@NikTheSlick and what impressions from the front

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@lucamarvelli9158 6 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@LaMotoreta 6 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

hi! Motogadget Pins :)

@jjleroux5442 6 ай бұрын

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

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@ivanfan890 6 ай бұрын

Great video, what tires are you Using?

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@LuckyNumberPro 6 ай бұрын

What brand is the rear mirrors?

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@LuckyNumberPro 6 ай бұрын

@@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 6 ай бұрын

@@LuckyNumberPro will do mate :)

@Gigio_N 6 ай бұрын

Hey Nik, what triple clamp are you using?

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

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

@Gigio_N 6 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you. Bike looks amazing!

@NikTheSlick 6 ай бұрын

@@Gigio_N got one yourself? :)

@Gigio_N 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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