Comments on: Review: 2018 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled https://bikereview.com.au/review-2018-ducati-scrambler-desert-sled/ Motorcycle reviews, Product reviews, News, Features, by leading experts. Sat, 07 Jul 2018 22:46:02 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Bike Review https://bikereview.com.au/review-2018-ducati-scrambler-desert-sled/#comment-7642 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 22:46:02 +0000 http://bikereview.com.au/?p=30843#comment-7642 In reply to Steven Hyde.

Hey Steven, thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Quite a lot of bikes feature security systems which work in a similar manner, although there being problems when it gets wet is no good! Is that just in the rain or are you using a high pressure hose for washing? The latter can definitely cause issues, although I’ve had a few bikes in the past which would play up even being rinsed off with a garden hose on low pressure .

We didn’t have any problems with the fuel cap orientation, but that’s also not good.

This mirror mounting position is very common though. You could probably buy separate mounts for the mirrors so you could adjust the lever angle, but then you’re adding another piece of hardware that’s unnecessary for anyone not moving the levers like this, so it seems an unlikely choice as original equipment. You could also consider ‘bar end mirrors

We didn’t notice excessive heat on this model and we had a few 35c days during testing, although we’re generally riding in motorcycling jeans and riding boots, which provide significantly more protection, especially to your ankles and calves.

We also always recommend ATGATT – All The Gear, All The Time, but that’s a personal choice at the end of the day.

]]> By: Steven Hyde https://bikereview.com.au/review-2018-ducati-scrambler-desert-sled/#comment-7621 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 21:01:05 +0000 http://bikereview.com.au/?p=30843#comment-7621 I are some issues that I’ve not seen mentioned anywhere.
From least to most concerning:
1. The gauge has a disable program built into it in case:
The bike is stolen
The gauge gets wet
The key doesn’t send the right code to the ignition
*this isn’t necessary in the United States
2. The mirrors are attached to the front brake and clutch levers. If you like the levers straight out in front as many riders do, then the mirrors point at the ground by your feet, this is a useless position. Why aren’t the mirrors atttached to the levers?
3. The fuel tank opening points north and south, 12 and 6 o’click. Sadly quality control missed a bunch of these and the cap points at 10-11 and 4-5! This is unacceptable on a bike in this price range!
**It makes you wonder if Ducati missed such a simple thing, what else did they miss?
4. The rear exhaust is on the right side directly under the passenger foot peg! The passenger will have a very very hot foot and leg. What were the designers thinking? This is just a poor design, like the mirrors! It’s a shame because this bike has the potential to be amazing!
5. The right side of the motor gets hot, very hot. Burn your leg just above your ankle bone hot! I thought my pants had caught fire and that my boot was melting. Nope, just really hot, uncomfortably, unrideable hot!

Ducati suggest you wear, “proper riding gear!” Think insulated boots so your leg doesn’t burn and riding pants. So much for a fun bike you could take anywhere and be proud of!

Damned shame Ducati and the sales team didn’t mention this before you buy the bike.

I live in Florida and this would have been a fun bike to run to a pub, the market, the gym, the beach or just putting around town without having to put on “the special riding outfit!”

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