[MisterStrudel]

Hey folks,

Picked up the FT Scrambler earlier this week and have to say, I've not had this much fun on two wheels in a very long time!

Having owned all manner of bikes, modern European litre bikes included, I have to say this one puts the biggest smile on my face! Easy and simple to ride, comfortable, a looks the business! Makes my daily commute the best part of the day.

A few simple mods so far:

- Reupholstered seat (cheap mismatched yellow gone).
- Exhausted heat guard planted black.
- Removed standard rear mud guard and chopped number plate hanger.
- Titanium exhaust wrap.
- Black Pazzo levers.
- Cafe bar end mirrors.

Next on the list... Removal of hideous stock indicators.

Ride on!

 

[MisterStrudel]

Here is the number plate setup.

 

[Savage]

Looking good. What mirrors do you have?

 

[Zeus]

Do you find that the exhaust can sticks out since its the only thing in that grey silver on the bike now? Have you thought about making that black too?

 

[MotoChief]

Hey folks,

Picked up the FT Scrambler earlier this week and have to say, I've not had this much fun on two wheels in a very long time!

Having owned all manner of bikes, modern European litre bikes included, I have to say this one puts the biggest smile on my face! Easy and simple to ride, comfortable, a looks the business! Makes my daily commute the best part of the day.

A few simple mods so far:

- Reupholstered seat (cheap mismatched yellow gone).
- Exhausted heat guard planted black.
- Removed standard rear mud guard and chopped number plate hanger.
- Titanium exhaust wrap.
- Black Pazzo levers.
- Cafe bar end mirrors.

Next on the list... Removal of hideous stock indicators.

Ride on!

How much wrap did you use on the exhaust? Is a 50' roll enough?

Bike looks great!

 

[MotoChief]

Hey folks,

Picked up the FT Scrambler earlier this week and have to say, I've not had this much fun on two wheels in a very long time!

Having owned all manner of bikes, modern European litre bikes included, I have to say this one puts the biggest smile on my face! Easy and simple to ride, comfortable, a looks the business! Makes my daily commute the best part of the day.

A few simple mods so far:

- Reupholstered seat (cheap mismatched yellow gone).
- Exhausted heat guard planted black.
- Removed standard rear mud guard and chopped number plate hanger.
- Titanium exhaust wrap.
- Black Pazzo levers.
- Cafe bar end mirrors.

Next on the list... Removal of hideous stock indicators.

Ride on!

Did you remove the headers to do the wrap?

 

[MisterStrudel]

Looking good. What mirrors do you have?

Hey Savage

They are cheap Tarmac Cafe mirrors - Tarmac Cafe Racer Mirrors - $0.00 : Motorcycle Accessories Supermarket, Motorcycle Accessories Supermarket (MCA) is your one-stop shop for Harley, sports bike, & off road bike parts & accessories. Fast shipping.

While I love the look of the more expensive Rizoma mirrors, I just cannot justify the price. I have used the Tarmac mirrors on a number of bikes and they are great. The best bit is, when they get scratched they get taken off, thrown in the bin, and then a new pair is bought.

 

[MisterStrudel]

Did you remove the headers to do the wrap?

Hey MotoChief,

I used two 10 metre roll's of of titanium wrap. I had about six metres left in the end.

I actually left the headers on the bike. Firstly I started at the connection and worked forward on the shorter pipe right up to the cylinder. Then started at the cat and worked forward right up to the O2 sensor under the front on the seat.

I admit that it would have been easy to take the headers off but I was not keen given the bike is as new as it is.

The last bike I did this to was a Triumph Thruxton and it was a piece of cake to remove the pipes and wrap. Not this bike though, allow for about two hours and bring your patience.

Good luck.

 

[TransNone13]

Removal of the rear head is kind of a PITA, but can easily be done if you're patient and have a jack or somewhat to lift the frame of the bike.

 

[MotoChief]

Hey MotoChief,

I used two 10 metre roll's of of titanium wrap. I had about six metres left in the end.

I actually left the headers on the bike. Firstly I started at the connection and worked forward on the shorter pipe right up to the cylinder. Then started at the cat and worked forward right up to the O2 sensor under the front on the seat.

I admit that it would have been easy to take the headers off but I was not keen given the bike is as new as it is.

The last bike I did this to was a Triumph Thruxton and it was a piece of cake to remove the pipes and wrap. Not this bike though, allow for about two hours and bring your patience.

Good luck.

Thanks, think you can post a few closeup photos of the wrap, specifically the rear header. And maybe a few pointers for wrapping under the seat?

 

[MisterStrudel]

Thanks, think you can post a few closeup photos of the wrap, specifically the rear header. And maybe a few pointers for wrapping under the seat?

Hi there,

I hope that attached photos with comments help.

I will admit, the rear header is a touch awkward although if you double back (as explained in picture comments), it is perfectly manageable. I also like that the clamp is out of sight behind the side heat cover.

Sing out if you need any other pointers.

David

 

[MotoChief]

Just completed mine:

 

[TransNone13]

Evotech, rizoma, or neither? And where did you get your wheel stickers?

 

[MotoChief]

Evotech, rizoma, or neither? And where did you get your wheel stickers?

12 x DUCATI Wheel Rim Stickers Decals - Many Colours - monster 848 1198 1098 evo | eBay

 

[tonyjuliano]

I hope you guys realize that you have to drop the lower half the headers to clean the oil sump screen every other oil change,

Gonna be kind of tough, just sayin...


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[MotoChief]

I hope you guys realize that you have to drop the lower half the headers to clean the oil sump screen every other oil change,

Gonna be kind of tough, just sayin...


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Hmm, I guess I cross that bridge................

 

[TransNone13]

I hope you guys realize that you have to drop the lower half the headers to clean the oil sump screen every other oil change,

Gonna be kind of tough, just sayin...


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I didn't think about that, that would suck. He should just wrap it in sections, that's what I'd do.