@@TerryMasri Work hard play hard. Self employed commercial floor layer for 34 years and have rode all over North America…. and not stopping. So my body shows it, doesn’t stop me… born in ‘68. Video is about DS upgrades, not my looks.
This is a great video and is helpful to any kind of build. This is what is important to me, this is how I addressed that. This is less important to me, so I just used this. I like all that stuff. Can't wait to meet Chris.
This is my Ducati, I figured out the mods/upgrades on my own. I love this bike, but my true love is my completely one of a kind custom Harley Road King. The Harley has 2 videos on this channel if you’re interested. 😎
This mod is amazing!! Congrats. I did talk with Hepco and Becker via email about the engine protector bar. They said that they cant confirm if it fits 2020, 2021 DS or Fasthouse version. But I saw a vid here by Bruner Tuner, he was able to fit the engine protector on his 2021 DS..
@@markbrown2885 I’m a young man in an old body. It’s what’s inside that counts. In 2019, on my Harley, I did 19,000 km from Ontario to CPH, Cali. Backroads all over Colorado, Utah, Arizona & Cali, 😁
I would like to understand how the rotopax were mounted. I understood something like "seabow" mount, but a google search didn't anything related with this term. Do you know more about it?
To mount the Rotopax I installed the Hepco & Becker C-Bow plate onto the Hepco & Becker large carrier. I’m pretty sure you can mount the C-Bow without the carrier. Then, I fastened a Rotopax mounting plate to the C-Bow. To get the desired positioning, I used a dremel tool to grind away a small portion of the back of the frame of the C-Bow where I mounted the bolts from the Rotopax mounts. Then, just attach the Rotopax. It works great and is very sturdy.
Just a heads up, you can indeed use the Hepco and Becker engine crash bars on these. I have them on my 2021. Didn't say it would, but I figured it would and they sure do.
Good to hear. I feel the H&B engine guard is the best choice for protection. My DS is a 2019 and when I researched in detail the H&B, all install attempts on the internet had failed, with hassles on returning. I figured the fit would be resolved in the future. I do like the Evotech frame sliders I have. The T- Rex engine guards are excessive, but I’m big on protecting the bike. I have a street bike l prefer for pavement and the DS truly see’s crazy advanced trails. I live in a dream area for off roading. I will be taking the DS on TransLabrador type trips. 😁
@@uyktran No, I don’t think the T-rex engine guard is necessary with the Evotech slider on pavement. I went for extreme protection because I’m doing crazy advanced off roading where I live. I feel, the more I push myself, the better a rider I will be. Yet, a bike big enough to go on cross country trips.
They are CRG Arrow mirrors mounted onto Evotech hand guards with Rottweiller Performance Quick Flip mirror mounts. You can get the mirrors & mounts together as a kit from Rottweiller. The set up works extremely well, not cheap. To mount on the hand guards you need to position and drill 2 holes, not hard.
The Desert Sleds are some very nice looking bikes no arguing that! And if my appearance on a bike were number one consideration I would have considered one too ...but looks are way down on the list for what I want on my ADV bike...I want capability! Lighter weight great suspension and handling ...I need to be able to pick my bike back up on the trail even on a hill when exhausted ...so finally I had to get the 690 enduro ....close to 150 llbs lighter than the sled (with all your racks and guards) yet same horsepower ...I did add a roto pack clone mount for extended range but I honestly rarely will ever be that remote from fuel stops so it was more a whim I leave it OFF the bike 95%) than a need. ... btw my ankle is screwed too but I found when I first started riding this bike with the brake lever adjusted very high I could basically just lift my foot off the peg and cover the brake pedal using my leg....since then I have redone the brake and bought much more managable boots along with a ktm dongle allowing me to shut down abs in the rear and have developed my technique to where I am pretty good finaly with the rear brake...I actually smoked the oem pads within 1500 miles and so now I am using these kevlar pads just because they dont get as hot or work as well lol....which is good as I tend to drag the rear brake a lot on some very fast fireroading I like to do
I totally understand the light bike but love all of the options fitted including the rear brake. As a cyclist first and a motorcyclist second I miss my rear brake on the left hand. Would love to see some links to these accessories 👍👍
I’m lucky I know a wizard mechanic. Rekluse doesn’t have a Left-Hand Rear Brake Kit for the DS. He tweaked it to fit the DS. I’m not computer savvy, but I will attempt some links in the near future. I’m just a rider my friend put on his TH-cam channel. 🙂
I’m lucky, in 2019 when I decided to go for it, the DS came with black rims. I too, really don’t like the gold rims. You could get them powder coated, say next time you need tires.
Different strokes for different folks! My absolute favorite color combination is the red DS with gold rims! In fact I like gold rims on any adventure bike I'm into, including the T7 and Africa Twin.
Hi, thank you for that vid. It contributed to my decision to buy a sled and in what safety-modifications to invest first. Nevertheless I would like to know you experiences about dropping the bike - and did those mods and addons what you expected? I dropped my bike a couple of times in the dirt and once it was thrown over while being parked. Despite my sw-motech crashbars and Barkbusters, so far I lost two brake pedals, had to exchange the Barkbusters after it fell on the tarmac of the parking lot, bent the break-lever, and even needed a new display holder (the first one, being plastic, was broken by the bent Barkbuster).
My handlebars took a really good hit recently in an off-road wipe out. Basically, the EP hand guard on the right side bent, but didn’t brake . The folding brake lever was fine. All I had to do was bend the hand guard back into position. The EP sliders have worked well for me on a couple of off-road wipe outs…. no damage. Lucky me, my foot brake lever isn’t even there anymore as I have the rear hand brake mod… which works really well. Yes, I’ve bent the stock shifter… a folding one would help.
I dont know if you have the time but can you take the mesures in millimeters to the center pin to the end of the peg please..i dont found this information on the web and im verry interessed by this product
Thanks for your advice. I got the EP frame sliders because, at the time, the Hepco & Becker engine guard didn’t fit the 2019. The sliders worked for me in an off-road wipe out, but you have me rethinking.
The label on the box for the kit my mechanic installed is: RMS-530003 Brake Kit Dual Actuated - Beta Rekluse does not make one for the DS. It was a trick fitting and bleeding. The reservoir is positioned sideways to fit and the caliper is connected only to the rekluse. To have the rear foot brake as well would require a second caliper. I hope this helps you.
I bought and modified this bike to go on cross country trips to destinations with dirt roads/trails. Definitely not planning city rides. When I go on trips I avoid cities and stick to scenic routes wherever possible. Even stock, the DS, to me is not a city bike. Yes, it handles well on pavement. Lucky for me, I live in a rural area. 🙂
Yep, it’s a few bucks, especially with upgrades. For me, I also wanted a bike I can cross the country on to get to epic off road rides. I’m all in, if I drop it and the guards stop crucial components from braking, I pick it up and ride. I’m all right with surface damage, so for me, it’s my ticket. 🙂 PS, I’m in my 50’s and can finally afford it.
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn Thanks, I'm still considering one and have a few questions if you could answer them. 1. Have you laid it down Like in your driveway on purpose, and then tried to pick it up by yourself again? I have read there a lot heavier than they look and especially top heavy 2. Does it have the power and gearing to cruise at 75 to 85 miles per hour, Even with a passenger? Like about 300 pounds total. 3. I've also read the heat can be unbearable coming off the of engine in summertime. It can be a 115ﾟ here but I would not ride in that weather however there however riding weather would often get up to a 100. Just wondering what the warmest temperatures you've written in and Brittany in and what your opinion or experience is. Thank you, I appreciate it.
No, I haven’t laid it down in my driveway. I’ve wiped out on a crazy trail, but was on a steep hill and picked it up with a friend. I really believe I can pick it up by myself and I’m no superman. A perk compared to the big adventure bikes. 75-85 mph with a passenger, I think so. I haven’t rode double on the DS. I got a sweet HD for honking it or riding double. It doesn’t have serious torque. Like, it won’t wheelie by just hammering the throttle. It does get hot, sorry again, to date I’ve only seen extreme heat on the HD ( mojave). It runs nice , but it’s not a racer. Overall a good bike that suited my needs. Heads up, finding neutral is a bitch and clutch ain’t smooth in my opinion. I’m happy with my choice.
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn I saw HR and Bad Brains at CBGB's in 1987 right about the time I bought my first bike; an 81 honda xlt 250 enduro. Yesterday I pulled the trigger on my second bike; (it only took me 34 years) a 2021 desert sled. Looking forward to doing some of those mods. Great work Chris. Thanks for the inspiration!
I mean it'sfine if you put looks over capability in deciding on what bike to own but please dont lie to yourself and others by actually trying to claim that the Desert Sled is "lighter than adventure bikes" At 461 pounds all gassed up it is 10 pounds heavier than Yamaha 700 Tenere and within few pounds of vastly more capable (than the sled) KTM 890 adventure R....Yes of course there are larger displcacement adventure bikes that are heavier but that is apples to oranges....anyone looking into buying an adventure bike does not need the BS...for that matter the very term "adventure motorcycle" can cover a really broad range to include MUCH lighter motorcycles like my KTM 690 Enduro less than 350llbs totally gassed up ready to go with even some extras bolted on. Same horsepower by the way as the Sled ....btw I am just guessing but all those guards and racks? Thinking it brings the bike up to 500llbs right into the realm of the the Suzuki Vstrom I got rid of when I bought my KTM
No arguments from me. For you, and the vast majority, definitely. I specifically set this bike up for marathon remote trips. Most times, crossing the continent on pavement to start the remote ride. Functionality is important, I agree. But, for me, it’s gotta be a bike I like. I do cross continent trips on my HD, but it’s bare bones. Not a boat of a touring bike. It’s how I like to ride. Different strokes for different folks.
No louder than most aftermarket exhausts for Harleys. I live in a rural area and ride where few people are. Nobody’s ever complained and I’ve only had complements. 🙂
53 years old and he's just started to off road. That's how I want to live at 53. Ride on man.
He’s not 53
@@marcosrios3932He did mention he's 53, which struck me as odd since he looks more like 65!
@@TerryMasri Work hard play hard. Self employed commercial floor layer for 34 years and have rode all over North America…. and not stopping. So my body shows it, doesn’t stop me… born in ‘68. Video is about DS upgrades, not my looks.
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn God bless you! You deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
@@TerryMasri close to 72 i would guess . very nice bike well thought out ..
That's the most tasteful mods I have ever seen on a ducati desert sled
Husker Du and Ducati - gotta love it!
Nice Sled ,,great setup-Rip Mr Parker,,sorry for your loss....
That's a very beautiful bike, Sir! I'm so very glad I've found your channel. Greatings from Romania!
Cheers
wicked set up ! love it ! The arrow exhaust sounds bad ass !
Great bike. The Zard Zuma is also a great alternative to the arrow. It enhances the sound of this beauty really nicely.
Man, that's a killer looking bike. Kudos to you for putting it together. Bad ass 💯
This is a great video and is helpful to any kind of build. This is what is important to me, this is how I addressed that. This is less important to me, so I just used this. I like all that stuff. Can't wait to meet Chris.
This is my Ducati, I figured out the mods/upgrades on my own. I love this bike, but my true love is my completely one of a kind custom Harley Road King. The Harley has 2 videos on this channel if you’re interested. 😎
Love the T shirt dude! Husker Du was a hell of a group back in the 80's! Bikers we always wear HELMETS though!😳
Badass dude!
Really worked on the bike.
wow, awesome bike and mods! I am convinced this will be my bike for my european roadtrip . Thanks!
Subscribed 🙏
Nicest desert sled ever. Amazing work. Ride on dudes!!!
The best is the "Hüsker Dü" shirt. 👍👍
Great upgrades and video! Thanks!
Vale Mr Parker - May you liveth forever more .
What a great bike… cool mods!
This mod is amazing!! Congrats. I did talk with Hepco and Becker via email about the engine protector bar. They said that they cant confirm if it fits 2020, 2021 DS or Fasthouse version. But I saw a vid here by Bruner Tuner, he was able to fit the engine protector on his 2021 DS..
Great tuning set!!!
Very nice scrambler. Very practical upgrades. Only got a couple of stickers on mine so far lol
Nice mods.Thanks for an informative video
Great bike Chris and it looks like you have some awesome musical tastes too... ride safe bro ✊
Husker Du!!!
killer desert sled, kitted up perfectly!!
but can't believe that dudes 53...
@@markbrown2885 I’m a young man in an old body. It’s what’s inside that counts. In 2019, on my Harley, I did 19,000 km from Ontario to CPH, Cali. Backroads all over Colorado, Utah, Arizona & Cali, 😁
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn Right on and couldn't agree more!!
RIP Mr Parker. All dogs go to heaven.
thats one sweet ride
Awesome bike and awesome setup
Fantastic Upgrades 🤙
I like this setup big time.
Nice bike. You remind me of someone that lives in a tent in the middle of nowhere.
I would like to understand how the rotopax were mounted. I understood something like "seabow" mount, but a google search didn't anything related with this term. Do you know more about it?
To mount the Rotopax I installed the Hepco & Becker C-Bow plate onto the Hepco & Becker large carrier. I’m pretty sure you can mount the C-Bow without the carrier. Then, I fastened a Rotopax mounting plate to the C-Bow. To get the desired positioning, I used a dremel tool to grind away a small portion of the back of the frame of the C-Bow where I mounted the bolts from the Rotopax mounts. Then, just attach the Rotopax. It works great and is very sturdy.
nice mods my friend, i like the exhaust
Awesome mods. Love and respect. Ride safe ❤️
Amazing, well done!
Holly hell that’s a dank beard!
What a legend
Great mods and exhaust options.😲👌🇺🇲
Just a heads up, you can indeed use the Hepco and Becker engine crash bars on these. I have them on my 2021. Didn't say it would, but I figured it would and they sure do.
Good to hear. I feel the H&B engine guard is the best choice for protection. My DS is a 2019 and when I researched in detail the H&B, all install attempts on the internet had failed, with hassles on returning. I figured the fit would be resolved in the future. I do like the Evotech frame sliders I have. The T- Rex engine guards are excessive, but I’m big on protecting the bike. I have a street bike l prefer for pavement and the DS truly see’s crazy advanced trails. I live in a dream area for off roading. I will be taking the DS on TransLabrador type trips. 😁
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn I have Evotech slider, do you think the Trex engine guards is necessary with pavement crash? Thanks.
@@uyktran No, I don’t think the T-rex engine guard is necessary with the Evotech slider on pavement. I went for extreme protection because I’m doing crazy advanced off roading where I live. I feel, the more I push myself, the better a rider I will be. Yet, a bike big enough to go on cross country trips.
nice build, concept and bike!
Thanks, I really respect your builds Moto World. 🙂
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn thanks, I was blown away about your solution to having ankle problems with that hand break! Let nothing stop you! God bless!
“We got all kinds of guard.”
The man knows that Scramblers end up on their sides….
02:41 squirrel attack underneath the black bike on the left :) Btw cool Ducati, though I would lose that right RotoPax above that end pipe :)
Thanks. The smaller 1 gallon Rotopax does not get hot with the air space between it & the Arrow exhaust.
amazing mods!!!
very cool upgrades. Can you tell me more about the mirrors.
They are CRG Arrow mirrors mounted onto Evotech hand guards with Rottweiller Performance Quick Flip mirror mounts. You can get the mirrors & mounts together as a kit from Rottweiller. The set up works extremely well, not cheap. To mount on the hand guards you need to position and drill 2 holes, not hard.
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn thnx, very helpfull
The Desert Sleds are some very nice looking bikes no arguing that! And if my appearance on a bike were number one consideration I would have considered one too ...but looks are way down on the list for what I want on my ADV bike...I want capability! Lighter weight great suspension and handling ...I need to be able to pick my bike back up on the trail even on a hill when exhausted ...so finally I had to get the 690 enduro ....close to 150 llbs lighter than the sled (with all your racks and guards) yet same horsepower ...I did add a roto pack clone mount for extended range but I honestly rarely will ever be that remote from fuel stops so it was more a whim I leave it OFF the bike 95%) than a need. ... btw my ankle is screwed too but I found when I first started riding this bike with the brake lever adjusted very high I could basically just lift my foot off the peg and cover the brake pedal using my leg....since then I have redone the brake and bought much more managable boots along with a ktm dongle allowing me to shut down abs in the rear and have developed my technique to where I am pretty good finaly with the rear brake...I actually smoked the oem pads within 1500 miles and so now I am using these kevlar pads just because they dont get as hot or work as well lol....which is good as I tend to drag the rear brake a lot on some very fast fireroading I like to do
I totally understand the light bike but love all of the options fitted including the rear brake. As a cyclist first and a motorcyclist second I miss my rear brake on the left hand.
Would love to see some links to these accessories 👍👍
I’m lucky I know a wizard mechanic. Rekluse doesn’t have a Left-Hand Rear Brake Kit for the DS. He tweaked it to fit the DS. I’m not computer savvy, but I will attempt some links in the near future. I’m just a rider my friend put on his TH-cam channel. 🙂
Love to get details on the mounting hardware. I'm doing similar on the same bike and the gas setup here is awesome! more pics/vids
Look on this channel. There is a video with Rotopax mounting details.
Beautiful bike
Very nice info thx
What is the name brand of the magnetic tank bag?
Amazin good job dady :)))
I thought at 34 is pretty end of the game but when I heard “I am 53 years old and started to off-road “
I can see my adventure is just starting…
I just bought a sled at 61
Did your DS come with black rims, I have a red DS and the gold rims look stupid
I’m lucky, in 2019 when I decided to go for it, the DS came with black rims. I too, really don’t like the gold rims. You could get them powder coated, say next time you need tires.
Yours must be 17/18 MY.
Different strokes for different folks! My absolute favorite color combination is the red DS with gold rims! In fact I like gold rims on any adventure bike I'm into, including the T7 and Africa Twin.
@ChrisBrown-dd9nn Do you still have the sled? Beautiful bike, love your choice in parts. Happy with the bike?
Yep, still got it! Runs mint…. no problems.
Hi, thank you for that vid.
It contributed to my decision to buy a sled and in what safety-modifications to invest first. Nevertheless I would like to know you experiences about dropping the bike - and did those mods and addons what you expected?
I dropped my bike a couple of times in the dirt and once it was thrown over while being parked. Despite my sw-motech crashbars and Barkbusters, so far I lost two brake pedals, had to exchange the Barkbusters after it fell on the tarmac of the parking lot, bent the break-lever, and even needed a new display holder (the first one, being plastic, was broken by the bent Barkbuster).
My handlebars took a really good hit recently in an off-road wipe out. Basically, the EP hand guard on the right side bent, but didn’t brake . The folding brake lever was fine. All I had to do was bend the hand guard back into position. The EP sliders have worked well for me on a couple of off-road wipe outs…. no damage. Lucky me, my foot brake lever isn’t even there anymore as I have the rear hand brake mod… which works really well. Yes, I’ve bent the stock shifter… a folding one would help.
You thinking about a windscreen?
No, but to each their own. Windscreens aren’t for me on any bike. Just how I like to ride. Do they serve a purpose… absolutely practical.
Hi..what kind is your footpegs kit..it is a wide kit from pivot or other? I dont like the stock,im not confortable thanks
It’s a SW-Motech dual position foot peg kit. Wider than stock.
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn thanks 😉
I dont know if you have the time but can you take the mesures in millimeters to the center pin to the end of the peg please..i dont found this information on the web and im verry interessed by this product
@@runsfullthrottle8378 About 118 millimetres
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn hooo a bigg Thanks ..the pegs kit is in commende..18 mai is the time to enjoy that
Hey man, how much did you pay for the arrow exhaust if you don’t mind telling me? Was it easy to get it tuned after?
$900 Canadian, but that was in 2020. I had it dyno’d plus a power commander. Not necessary, but maximum kick.
53 ? are you sure?
2:33 This engine protection will bend your frame in no time.
Or break it, I've seen it happen time and again.
Thanks for your advice. I got the EP frame sliders because, at the time, the Hepco & Becker engine guard didn’t fit the 2019. The sliders worked for me in an off-road wipe out, but you have me rethinking.
5:20 yea right u mean WHEELIES!! :D :P ;)
That too! 😂
If grandpas like this bike then u know it’s good
I’m no grandpa, sonny! 😁
is that Brockville???
Nope, Muskoka!!!
how do you do your oil changes? It's a pain in the A$$
My mechanic friend who dyno’d my bike and did the left hand rear brake lever does them. To big a pain and bucks going to a dealership.
Wat power did it make on the dyno tune
It wasn’t a huge increase…. 3 or 4 hp I believe.
badass!
Anyone know which Rekluse left hand brake kit best fits the desert sled? Rekluse don't list it specifically
The label on the box for the kit my mechanic installed is:
RMS-530003 Brake Kit Dual Actuated - Beta
Rekluse does not make one for the DS.
It was a trick fitting and bleeding. The reservoir is positioned sideways to fit and the caliper is connected only to the rekluse. To have the rear foot brake as well would require a second caliper. I hope this helps you.
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn Many thanks for your help. I too am unable to operate the foot lever and the Rekluse looked like a neat install.
Husker du t-shirt ❤❤❤❤❤❤
he is 53???
Bracebridge!
I recognize that spot.
Can you share name or link for the tank bag? Thanks.
Sw- Motech magnetic tank bag. Unfortunately, being magnetic there is a warning not to store cell phones & I believe credit cards.
Nice bike, love your hüsker dü t-shirt!
Brutal 👍
Do you like to ride this bike in the city ? I really like this bike or cofe racer.
I bought and modified this bike to go on cross country trips to destinations with dirt roads/trails. Definitely not planning city rides. When I go on trips I avoid cities and stick to scenic routes wherever possible. Even stock, the DS, to me is not a city bike. Yes, it handles well on pavement. Lucky for me, I live in a rural area. 🙂
Still goals. 1 year later.
RIP MR Parker really nice bike its total bad assery hahahahah
Interesting
She's a Beauty. Just not sure if I want to spend the $$$$, she ain't cheap...
Oops! 1 & 1.75 gallon Rotopax, not litre. My scoot also has Gillies risers & SW-Motech foot pegs.
Which translates to 6.6 & 3.8 liters for the European crowd.
Do you remember.
Yes I do!
Sorry for Mr. Parker 😔
这声浪是我喜欢的样子
The worst thing about the desert sled is that it does not cost 3 or $4000, Then I wouldn't be so worried about taking it off road.
Yep, it’s a few bucks, especially with upgrades. For me, I also wanted a bike I can cross the country on to get to epic off road rides. I’m all in, if I drop it and the guards stop crucial components from braking, I pick it up and ride. I’m all right with surface damage, so for me, it’s my ticket. 🙂 PS, I’m in my 50’s and can finally afford it.
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn Thanks, I'm still considering one and have a few questions if you could answer them.
1. Have you laid it down Like in your driveway on purpose, and then tried to pick it up by yourself again? I have read there a lot heavier than they look and especially top heavy
2. Does it have the power and gearing to cruise at 75 to 85 miles per hour, Even with a passenger? Like about 300 pounds total.
3. I've also read the heat can be unbearable coming off the of engine in summertime. It can be a 115ﾟ here but I would not ride in that weather however there however riding weather would often get up to a 100.
Just wondering what the warmest temperatures you've written in and Brittany in and what your opinion or experience is.
Thank you, I appreciate it.
No, I haven’t laid it down in my driveway. I’ve wiped out on a crazy trail, but was on a steep hill and picked it up with a friend. I really believe I can pick it up by myself and I’m no superman. A perk compared to the big adventure bikes. 75-85 mph with a passenger, I think so. I haven’t rode double on the DS. I got a sweet HD for honking it or riding double. It doesn’t have serious torque. Like, it won’t wheelie by just hammering the throttle. It does get hot, sorry again, to date I’ve only seen extreme heat on the HD ( mojave). It runs nice , but it’s not a racer. Overall a good bike that suited my needs. Heads up, finding neutral is a bitch and clutch ain’t smooth in my opinion. I’m happy with my choice.
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn Thanks. It certainly is one of , if not the best looking bike in the category.
very nice, tho bigger skid plate plz :) And this Arrow? jesus fucking christ beuatifull stuff
A bigger skid plate for the DS is a trick to find. It will happen!
I now have a much bigger skid plate from Iconic Parts in the UK.
Im 54! But that guy looks like my father😢😢😢
husker du.....
Husker Du & Bad Brains are my all time favourite bands. I saw both in my teens. 😁
@@ChrisBrown-dd9nn I saw HR and Bad Brains at CBGB's in 1987 right about the time I bought my first bike; an 81 honda xlt 250 enduro. Yesterday I pulled the trigger on my second bike; (it only took me 34 years) a 2021 desert sled. Looking forward to doing some of those mods. Great work Chris. Thanks for the inspiration!
I mean it'sfine if you put looks over capability in deciding on what bike to own but please dont lie to yourself and others by actually trying to claim that the Desert Sled is "lighter than adventure bikes" At 461 pounds all gassed up it is 10 pounds heavier than Yamaha 700 Tenere and within few pounds of vastly more capable (than the sled) KTM 890 adventure R....Yes of course there are larger displcacement adventure bikes that are heavier but that is apples to oranges....anyone looking into buying an adventure bike does not need the BS...for that matter the very term "adventure motorcycle" can cover a really broad range to include MUCH lighter motorcycles like my KTM 690 Enduro less than 350llbs totally gassed up ready to go with even some extras bolted on. Same horsepower by the way as the Sled ....btw I am just guessing but all those guards and racks? Thinking it brings the bike up to 500llbs right into the realm of the the Suzuki Vstrom I got rid of when I bought my KTM
No arguments from me. For you, and the vast majority, definitely. I specifically set this bike up for marathon remote trips. Most times, crossing the continent on pavement to start the remote ride. Functionality is important, I agree. But, for me, it’s gotta be a bike I like. I do cross continent trips on my HD, but it’s bare bones. Not a boat of a touring bike. It’s how I like to ride. Different strokes for different folks.
86 the Piss Off your Nieghbors exhaust as well as the creeper man bun….
Great, except the noise.
Fucking annoying for others.
No louder than most aftermarket exhausts for Harleys. I live in a rural area and ride where few people are. Nobody’s ever complained and I’ve only had complements. 🙂