Ducati Desert X - Bike Prep for California BDR

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

Комментарии • 29

  • @DAVINCIEVO
    @DAVINCIEVO Год назад +2

    My God, it's beautiful!!!!

  • @MikeMueller
    @MikeMueller Год назад +2

    LOVE IT! I did the CABDR just after we did LAB2V. Just my opinion, but it was easier than everyone made it out to be and we did all the Hard sections. You are going to do great especially with all the training!

    • @merloti
      @merloti  Год назад +1

      Thanks Mike! That's reassuring news.

  • @Jotni
    @Jotni Год назад +1

    Hello Padu. This is Jon; we met at Dusty’s get-together in CO this year. First I hope you are recovering from your last ride! Second, I’m thinking about making the switch from the GSA to the Desert X. Any thoughts on the switch, and the Desert X ?

    • @merloti
      @merloti  Год назад

      Hey Jon! Thanks for watching! I made a similar switch - going from the Ducati Multistrada V4S to the DesertX and I couldn't be happier. The ergonomics on this bike are close to perfect for dirt, but it is still plenty comfortable on the asphalt. In fact, that's what surprised me the most, the performance on twisties and asphalt.

    • @Jotni
      @Jotni Год назад +1

      @@merloti I pulled the trigger and picked up the DesertX. :-) I’m still in the engine break-in phase, so not fully able to appreciate its capabilities, but I’m really enjoying what I can thus far. The engine is a blast. And the entire bike is so much faster off-road. Sure, there are things I’ll miss about the GSA (some comfort, wind protection), but so far I’m happy with the switch. I hope you are well. - Jon

  • @craigjohnson9631
    @craigjohnson9631 11 месяцев назад +1

    Enjoy your videos. How do you like your Shift Tech Exhaust? Sounds good but do you find the sound level acceptable? Have you run with/without the DB Killer? It is tough to find information on this brand. Thanks

    • @merloti
      @merloti  11 месяцев назад

      I really like the Shift Tech, but I've had to replace it and I'm on HPCorse now. Yes, I've run all of them without DBKiller and I've remapped with the help of Shift Tech. The sound level is loud, but not obnoxious. I've asked many of my riding friends that same question and they all loved the sound of Shift Tech without dbkiller, and they don't think it's too much.
      HPCorse sounds very similar, but nobody heard it yet, so it's just my opinion so far.

    • @craigjohnson9631
      @craigjohnson9631 11 месяцев назад

      @@merloti Thanks Padu. Is there a sparticular reason you had to change it and decided on HP Corse?

    • @merloti
      @merloti  11 месяцев назад +1

      @@craigjohnson9631 yeah, I was using a more circular profile version of the Shift Tech. One of the internal rivets was rubbing on the swing arm when jumping (and bottoming the suspension). The logo sticker was also yellowing from temperature, so I decided to try something new. The HPCorse is more slim (taller but narrower).

    • @craigjohnson9631
      @craigjohnson9631 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@merloti Thanks for the info Padu. Are you still using the OEM crash bars and if so are you satisfied with their performance?

    • @merloti
      @merloti  11 месяцев назад

      @@craigjohnson9631 I am now. When I bought the bike in 22 it took forever to arrive, then I bought some Heeds temporarily. Both do the job, but I like the OEM quality and finish better.

  • @thebigmuskie
    @thebigmuskie Год назад +3

    Unfortunately you tube does not allow me to put more than one like !👍👍👍

    • @merloti
      @merloti  Год назад

      I'm super happy to hear you enjoyed!

  • @nate.adv282
    @nate.adv282 Год назад +1

    Looks great! Which decal kit is that?

    • @merloti
      @merloti  Год назад

      Hi Nate, it's from Rubberdust Design Studio. There's a link to their website on the video description.

  • @gotuka2971
    @gotuka2971 Год назад +1

    Yeahhhh

  • @craigjohnson9631
    @craigjohnson9631 8 месяцев назад

    Hi Padu,
    Hi Padu, I finally got my DX Rally. Super stoked so far just working on getting it all upfitted. If you wouldn't mind, which mount are you using to attatch your Garmin to the Ducati Utility Bar? I have seen the Rally Raid option but like how tidy the one you have looks. Thanks.

  • @DRFOX55
    @DRFOX55 Год назад +1

    Hi Padu, what setting did you set your Ohlins stabilizer at in the sand ? Was it effective ? Best Scotty

    • @merloti
      @merloti  Год назад +1

      The Ohlins has 20 clicks and I use all of them in the sand. For the road I go down 5 clicks and I have no problems with high acceleration wobbles.

  • @gotuka2971
    @gotuka2971 Год назад +1

    Im sorry the ignorance But What is Califórnia BDR?

    • @merloti
      @merloti  Год назад +1

      Tuka! Vc eh brasileiro nao eh? Eu tambem sou. Moro aqui em San Diego ja faz 23 anos.
      Entao, BDR significa Backcountry Discovery Routes. Eh uma empresa non-profit que estabelece trilhas offroads em varios estados americanos. Eles produzem os mapas (GPX e fisico), atrativos, postos de gasolina, etc. Da uma olhada no site deles: www.ridebdr.com
      Ajuda bastante no planejamento das viagens.

    • @gotuka2971
      @gotuka2971 Год назад

      @@merloti Showwww Padu!!! Baita dica! Assim que meu visto sair vou dar um rolê por essas bandas! Continue os vídeos que eu fico babando aqui na sua moto enquanto não chega na terra tupiniquim 😂. Abração

  • @bigsinak
    @bigsinak Год назад

    bike looks amazing! did you have to flash/tune ECU after exhaust modifications?

    • @merloti
      @merloti  Год назад

      Not yet, but in the plans

    • @bigsinak
      @bigsinak Год назад

      @@merloti please let me know who does a proper ECU tuning. I have Enduro 1200 and might be doing BDR soon :)

    • @merloti
      @merloti  Год назад +1

      @@bigsinak there are not a lot of options for the DDX. The guy that makes my exhaust (shift-tech carbon) sells an ECU flasher (or you ship your ECU to him). He specializes in Ducati, so he might have one for you.

    • @bigsinak
      @bigsinak Год назад

      @@merloti thanks a lot Padu!