Has anyone done a trackday and / or tuned an 800 scrambler? Thinking of taking one to Mugello next year for a track day and spending the next year tinkering . Doesn't feel right taking the gixer, so want to take a ducati. Flat tracking an scrambler seems like a nice idea... Bob
Nice idea, lots of info on here re suspension tuning / modification, air filters and power commander type installs, I reckon it would be a hoot on track, I've a track day 1:1 in July with BRitish superbike school originally booked to take the multi, if I hadn't got a 2 hr ride to the track I'd consider taking my cafe racer
Looks nice. Never enjoyed riding a bike as much as my old 748. Just noted Scrambler has same rake and seat height as 748, wheelbase just a bit longer... Tempting. Wonder if I can hide one in the garage without her indoors noticing...
If you can race an old monster, can't see why a scrambler with decent tyres and good suspension wouldn't be ok
Scrambler is a hoot out of the box, I've a Rexxer reflash and a Racefit pipe on mine and it's sprightly. Worst bit is that you're chasing fuel every 80-90 miles if you're tickling it a bit.
I rode the yellow one, and tbh it wasn't very good at handling standard, terrible ride on bumpy roads and out of shape when you get a lick on. But light enough that decent suspension set up and probably go ok
Yes - for the scrambler - a decent seat and good suspension (Ohlins Rear and Andreani Cartridges in front) it makes a world of difference on ride and handling. I see between 140 and 100 miles on the range - so as above they drink when pushed - but they are fun!! My Multi always returns better fuel consumption - I assume because its never worked as hard as the little scrambler. Standard tyres grip well for road - but don't last long 2700 miles a set - but as you say probably need something stickier for the track. @Fire3500 - what did the rexxer cost and was it worth it? anyone done a dyno before and after?
The Rexxer cost £250 at Italia Moto and as for whether it was worth it... well we bypassed both Lambdas and just hiked the fuel delivery and the result is crap MPG and a fat dollop of additional grunt at the bottom and mid, it'll hoik the front wheel off the throttle in second. Haven't dyno'd it as I'm a tightwad. I've tried a number of exhaust options so far; the standard silencer was the most socially acceptable but ground clearance (especially two up) was dismal. The Zard low-mount gave a little more clearance but I still managed to deck it, and the Racefit I'm running now probably has the best sound (with baffle) and looks good. I've a high-level Termi sat in the garage that I've never fitted as I'd lose my RH saddle bag. I do keep toying with the idea of fitting that and getting one of the Kriega saddlebags for the LH side... I'm walking a thin line right now between just-enough bolt-on tat and too-much. So let's see. @Sambighair told me that he has dropped his forks 4mm and said that there was a good handling gain from that. I'm going to give that a whirl before spending hard cash on fork cartridges and shockers. Fundamentally my understanding is that the rear spring and the oil quality are possible to change to match your weight and for a better quality oil, same for the forks... gotta be cheaper than going the Ohlins route. I'd love the bling of the Swedish bouncers but keep thinking that there's likely a cheaper option that's more in keeping with the spirit of Scrambler. I love the Pirelli OE tyres and am on my second set now @ 4500 miles. Sure they don't last very long but they grip fine and look the part. I don't feel I need anything different for the miles and riding I do. If I do get around to a longer trip on the little bugger then I'll have a scout around and see what kind of sport touring options exist. I have Michelin Pilot Road CT2 on my 'blade and they're wearing well and feel OK so if they're available I'll look into that. All in all, Scrambler is a great little bike. My biggest ongoing "must get around to" is the bloody blue insulation of the loom at the headstock, drives me crazy does that. Will sort it with some black tape or heatshrink at some point. The latest to-do's on the bike are front mudguard mounts (hit a pheasant) and rear classic mudguard (being replaced under warranty) as the bracket that holds on the number plate hanger has fractured. Usual great service from Italia Moto in Lincoln saw the replacement ordered without hesitation and that'll arrive later this week.
But doesn't peer approval feel so good? You're nothing until some random dude from the Internet says you are! That's 2017, and thank god we're not all teenagers now, because it looks horrible!
As @Fire3500 said.... this is what i did and found it a good adjustment! https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/2-clicks-out-ducati-scrambler-suspension-setup.50421/
