[archercc]

Gonna run the evotech plate to help cover the head so its not getting battered and as muddy but after my last trip had to pressure wash a TON of mud and whatnot off the rear shock resevoir, swing arm, crankcase that was thrown there by the rear tire.

Ive seen a few huggers out there but thinking there might be an issue with a different swingarm design since ours is beefed up. Wondering if anyone has had experience with one that both fits the sled and would survive the battering of off road.

 

[Matthew Mcfall]

Nearly finished my off road mods to my DS so I thought I would share them as it has been a learning curve. I had to fabricate a lot of items which wasn't that hard with fiberglass and as you can see the low seat is a one off by me as I am vertically challenged (short). I solved the problem with mud by new new side an underneath panels which keeps it off the shock and therefore stops it blowing seals. It won't be for everyone but it is now the bike for me and terrain I like.

 

[SailorHH]

Nearly finished my off road mods to my DS so I thought I would share them as it has been a learning curve. I had to fabricate a lot of items which wasn't that hard with fiberglass and as you can see the low seat is a one off by me as I am vertically challenged (short). I solved the problem with mud by new new side an underneath panels which keeps it off the shock and therefore stops it blowing seals. It won't be for everyone but it is now the bike for me and terrain I like.

Looks like you switched to 21 inches in the front and kept the 17 in the rear. How are you faring?

 

[archercc]

IM also curious, a couple of the trails I will soon hit will have some more spring water on them. What is our trusted wade depth? Top of the front tire?

 

[Matthew Mcfall]

Looks like you switched to 21 inches in the front and kept the 17 in the rear. How are you faring?

Great a completely new (better) bike in the dirt so much more controllable mud and sand are no longer something to avoid. Had the suspension sorted as well.

 

[SailorHH]

Any drawbacks on the tarmac? What did you do to the suspension? I quite like it it the way it is, if it were not for the shock breaking after a few thousand miles on bad and sometimes gravel roads. All the oil gone. No damping whatsoever …

 

[Matthew Mcfall]

Trouble is the rear shocker is not shielded from dirt like a dirt bike so it blows seals as you found out.

 

[archercc]

So guessing then nobody has run a hugger on the swingarm?

 

[SailorHH]

So guessing then nobody has run a hugger on the swingarm?

I‘m going to try one of these shocktubes (R&G Stoßdämpfer Protektor Shocktube Ducati Scrambler 1100 2018- / 800 Desert Sled / Urban Enduro - TechMoto).

Any thoughts?

 

[archercc]

I just found those on google too. I might give it a shot as well at least when I am off road (sounds like its just velcro and some zip ties. Then maybe I can fab up a cover for the resevior, although ideally a hugger would be best because it just keeps all of that off the back of the swingarm and engine, I hosed a ton of mud off of it last time out.

Guess at least its not high velocity, I feel a little better with the new "bash plate" where at least the stuff coming off the front wheel isn't sandblasting the front head.

 

[Matthew Mcfall]

I‘m going to try one of these shocktubes (R&G Stoßdämpfer Protektor Shocktube Ducati Scrambler 1100 2018- / 800 Desert Sled / Urban Enduro - TechMoto).

Any thoughts?

Wetsuit for the shocker the only thing to watch out for it overheating. If you have a remote reservoir shocker don't put one over it doesn't matter if that gets dirty.

 

[archercc]

The sled does use a remote reservoir but thankfully doesn't look like there is an adjuster or anything to gum up

 

[archercc]

I‘m going to try one of these shocktubes (R&G Stoßdämpfer Protektor Shocktube Ducati Scrambler 1100 2018- / 800 Desert Sled / Urban Enduro - TechMoto).

Any thoughts?

FYI dont trust the "9" model they say is the right one from the R&G website, not even close. Its 10" around and 8.5" long but in reality you need 11" around and at least 9.5" long. The 10" around doesnt give you the velcro overlap.

Also its going to rub against the plastic frame that is behind the shock. Its a shame they just didnt extend that down and somewhat around the shock.

 

[Heavyhasso1]

Nearly finished my off road mods to my DS so I thought I would share them as it has been a learning curve. I had to fabricate a lot of items which wasn't that hard with fiberglass and as you can see the low seat is a one off by me as I am vertically challenged (short). I solved the problem with mud by new new side an underneath panels which keeps it off the shock and therefore stops it blowing seals. It won't be for everyone but it is now the bike for me and terrain I like.

Hi

Did you fabricate this bash plate yourself or is it off the shelf?

 

[Matthew Mcfall]

Off the shelf from England I think.