Everyone has differing opinions & experiences with Ducati 800 series scramblers so here are mine. I own a 2016 Ducati Scrambler Icon w 4,800 miles on the clock which I purchased recently,,,,,very light, and love this machine. Attached r some pics of my bike w the Corsa Moto BC diamond stitch seat in brown I added which is a perfect 'exact fit', complete seat, was super ez to install in 30 seconds w just my ignition key, and now provides me w a very comfortable ride experience. If u r a new owner, and everything is in good working order, make sure you address these 7 important things;
1/If your bike has the stock seat, get rid of it fast. It's NOT comfortable. Period. I recommend u look at the following 'exact fit' aftermarket replacement 'COMPLETE SEATS', unless u r a DIY person which opens the door to 'kits' and custom seat creations, the best known brands are;
- The 'Corsa Moto BRITISH CUSTOMS diamond stitch seat' {complete seat}; COST: for the straight bench seat is USD $389 + shipping Available from: www.britishcustoms.com
-A CORBIN SEAT USD $450-up that would be an exact fit for your model www.corbinseats.com
-A SARGENT SEAT 'ditto' Expect to pay; USD $450 + www.sargentseats.com
-SEAT CONCEPTS kits & custom creations only, possible L lead time Expect to pay USD $250-up www.seatconcepts.com
*All 'Made in U.S.A' or 'CANADA' as far as I know,,,,,,
-A MUSTANG SEAT/Model: 'Tripper fastback one pc seat 75027/black'; {COMPLETE SEAT}. there is also two additional 'exact fit' complete seats from Mustang to fit your scrambler; 'Revere Journey' black/fog grey 74200'; 'Revere Journey/brown 74201'. Expect to pay USD $301 for the 75027 and around USD $359 for a 'Revere Journey black/fog grey 74200' or a 'Revere Journey brown 74201'. www.mustangseats.com Can 'exact fit' most scrambler icons, and certain other duc scrambler models. Buyer beware; I returned a Mustang Tripper Fastback 75027 in black, as I was not satisfied with the comfort it provided. Also on some seats I listed there are no elastic straps to hold the stock tool kit. No biggie; my tool kit fits in my jacket's pocket.
2/IF u reside in a hot climate location and deal w stop & go traffic situations, suggest u decrease your excessive heat coming off your R side pipes/header by 30-50% by having your pipes pro wrapped by your dealer using;
'DEI TITANIUM HEAT WRAP'; a 2" W x 50' roll is what is required from; Heat and Sound Insulation | Design Engineering Inc. type; '010127' into their search bar
COST FOR ROLL: USD $72 + shipping COST FOR: 12" STAINLESS STEEL CABLE TIES: $7.99 at; www.harborfreight.com
Note: My job of wrapping the pipes not shown in attached pics,,,,,,,
3/Have a DEALER inspect your 'SIDE STAND SENSOR' to make sure it's
functioning properly
4/Adjust the 5-6 position pre-load on your rear spring per your riding habits,,,,,,
5/Modify or change your 'HAND GRIPS',,,,,I added slip on, 'GRIP PUPPY' foam grips, resulted in a huge improvement,,,,,,COST: Around USD $25
6/Wear as much 'body armor' as u can afford. Purchase garments made/labeled specific to the climate you'll be riding in; i.e. 'hot summer weather', ect. If it's hot summer sunny days u r dealing with, and u do basic city commuting or street/road driving only, my fav brands I suggest are; 'TROY LEE DESIGNS',,,,Maybe look at
-Troy Lee Designs 7850 Short Sleeve 'armored' shirt, or, the -Troy Lee Designs 7855 long sleeve 'armored' shirt,,,,, There's a TLD armored vest too,,,,,BTW, so light these r as garments, u can wear your fav Ducati t shirt, or jersey right over them,,,,,Then add some armored shorts w hip, thigh & coxxyx armored pads. I wear armored shorts under my 'JOE ROCKET' armored M/C pants. For a DOT helmet I'm wearing a: DAYTONA CRUISER 3/4 OPEN FACE HELMET-GLITTER RED; very 'old-school' look too,,,,,,For m/c boots, I prefer the lace up ankle high brands w velcro strap closures to keep the laces secure; like the 'FORMA GENESIS NEON BOOTS'. Take your pick of 5,000 different brands/models, but my favs are;
-SEDICI PODIO BOOTS/$69.99; -FORMA GENESIS NEON BOOTS/$99.00; CORTECH CHICANE AIR SHOE/$109.95. All these have a bit rounder, roomier toe box than most other ankle boots. Hint; If u see 'HW' in a garment's description,, it stands for "Hot Weather",,,,,,,
7/Read your owner's manual and closely follow ALL the instructions therein,,,,,,very important; monitor your 'engine oil' level often through the spyglass, keep both brake fluid units full, keep your rear drive chain properly lubed w proper tension, and keep 36 psi 'cold' pressure in both ft & rear tires if solo riding wo much addition gear load; if riding w a heavy load & /or a passenger, put 42 psi cold temp in the rear tire, but leave ft tire at 36 psi cold temp,,,,,,,Use a min. grade of 90 octane non leaded fuel w no more than 10% ethanol,,,,,Do not overfill tank,,,,,
BEST OF LUCK
👍
1/If your bike has the stock seat, get rid of it fast. It's NOT comfortable. Period. I recommend u look at the following 'exact fit' aftermarket replacement 'COMPLETE SEATS', unless u r a DIY person which opens the door to 'kits' and custom seat creations, the best known brands are;
- The 'Corsa Moto BRITISH CUSTOMS diamond stitch seat' {complete seat}; COST: for the straight bench seat is USD $389 + shipping Available from: www.britishcustoms.com
-A CORBIN SEAT USD $450-up that would be an exact fit for your model www.corbinseats.com
-A SARGENT SEAT 'ditto' Expect to pay; USD $450 + www.sargentseats.com
-SEAT CONCEPTS kits & custom creations only, possible L lead time Expect to pay USD $250-up www.seatconcepts.com
*All 'Made in U.S.A' or 'CANADA' as far as I know,,,,,,
-A MUSTANG SEAT/Model: 'Tripper fastback one pc seat 75027/black'; {COMPLETE SEAT}. there is also two additional 'exact fit' complete seats from Mustang to fit your scrambler; 'Revere Journey' black/fog grey 74200'; 'Revere Journey/brown 74201'. Expect to pay USD $301 for the 75027 and around USD $359 for a 'Revere Journey black/fog grey 74200' or a 'Revere Journey brown 74201'. www.mustangseats.com Can 'exact fit' most scrambler icons, and certain other duc scrambler models. Buyer beware; I returned a Mustang Tripper Fastback 75027 in black, as I was not satisfied with the comfort it provided. Also on some seats I listed there are no elastic straps to hold the stock tool kit. No biggie; my tool kit fits in my jacket's pocket.
2/IF u reside in a hot climate location and deal w stop & go traffic situations, suggest u decrease your excessive heat coming off your R side pipes/header by 30-50% by having your pipes pro wrapped by your dealer using;
'DEI TITANIUM HEAT WRAP'; a 2" W x 50' roll is what is required from; Heat and Sound Insulation | Design Engineering Inc. type; '010127' into their search bar
COST FOR ROLL: USD $72 + shipping COST FOR: 12" STAINLESS STEEL CABLE TIES: $7.99 at; www.harborfreight.com
Note: My job of wrapping the pipes not shown in attached pics,,,,,,,
3/Have a DEALER inspect your 'SIDE STAND SENSOR' to make sure it's
functioning properly
4/Adjust the 5-6 position pre-load on your rear spring per your riding habits,,,,,,
5/Modify or change your 'HAND GRIPS',,,,,I added slip on, 'GRIP PUPPY' foam grips, resulted in a huge improvement,,,,,,COST: Around USD $25
6/Wear as much 'body armor' as u can afford. Purchase garments made/labeled specific to the climate you'll be riding in; i.e. 'hot summer weather', ect. If it's hot summer sunny days u r dealing with, and u do basic city commuting or street/road driving only, my fav brands I suggest are; 'TROY LEE DESIGNS',,,,Maybe look at
-Troy Lee Designs 7850 Short Sleeve 'armored' shirt, or, the -Troy Lee Designs 7855 long sleeve 'armored' shirt,,,,, There's a TLD armored vest too,,,,,BTW, so light these r as garments, u can wear your fav Ducati t shirt, or jersey right over them,,,,,Then add some armored shorts w hip, thigh & coxxyx armored pads. I wear armored shorts under my 'JOE ROCKET' armored M/C pants. For a DOT helmet I'm wearing a: DAYTONA CRUISER 3/4 OPEN FACE HELMET-GLITTER RED; very 'old-school' look too,,,,,,For m/c boots, I prefer the lace up ankle high brands w velcro strap closures to keep the laces secure; like the 'FORMA GENESIS NEON BOOTS'. Take your pick of 5,000 different brands/models, but my favs are;
-SEDICI PODIO BOOTS/$69.99; -FORMA GENESIS NEON BOOTS/$99.00; CORTECH CHICANE AIR SHOE/$109.95. All these have a bit rounder, roomier toe box than most other ankle boots. Hint; If u see 'HW' in a garment's description,, it stands for "Hot Weather",,,,,,,
7/Read your owner's manual and closely follow ALL the instructions therein,,,,,,very important; monitor your 'engine oil' level often through the spyglass, keep both brake fluid units full, keep your rear drive chain properly lubed w proper tension, and keep 36 psi 'cold' pressure in both ft & rear tires if solo riding wo much addition gear load; if riding w a heavy load & /or a passenger, put 42 psi cold temp in the rear tire, but leave ft tire at 36 psi cold temp,,,,,,,Use a min. grade of 90 octane non leaded fuel w no more than 10% ethanol,,,,,Do not overfill tank,,,,,
BEST OF LUCK
👍
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