Customer Ducati Scrambler

Flashback years ago when I spoke with a customer about a scrambler build. We first spoke

about a DR650 scrambler build, just like the one I built at that time. Due to concerns about overall

power and accommodating a passenger, he decided to go with a Ducati Scrambler. A couple months

later, my customer purchased a 2017 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled sight unseen, and had it shipped to

my house. Soon, the build began.

Going into the build, the main focus was to give this bike a cosmetic makeover with the focus being

the rear section of the bike. Since a lot of original Ducati parts would be repurposed for this build, my

main goal was to create a bike to look and feel like it just rolled off the line. With that in mind, I started

on the sub frame first. The old sub frame was removed and an angled frame loop that sits level was

added to the top portion to give it that classic Scrambler look. Two supporting arms on each side were

added to help with the flow of the bike and add extra strength for a passenger. Also, since a leveled sub

frame would lower the seating position of the rider and passenger compared to stock, pegs were

lowered for comfort. After the sub frame, a removable electronics box was made to sit in between the

sub frame, similar to stock. Integrated in the electronics box is the plate mount and signals as well.

The fenders were up next. The front fender is a Harley fender that I trimmed to make it fit on the Ducati.

Also, a bead on the edge was rolled to add some style points. For the rear, I wanted the rear fender to

follow the lines of the sub frame and wrap around the rear of the bike. Also, when you look at the bike

from the side, it needed to be in line with the bottom of the electronics box. I made the rear fender to

follow the outside portion of the sub frame and rolled a bead on the edge to match the front fender.

Defiantly one of my favorite pieces on the bike and one which I may mimic on future projects.

For the exhaust, we kept with stock Ducati header and focused on the tailpipe. For the design, it needed

to run through the empty section in the swing arm and wrap around to the rear of the bike keeping in

mind a passenger will be on the bike from time to time. With that in mind, I routed an exhaust

accompanied by a Leo Vince muffler.

Another focus to this bike was going to be the seat. So after the pan was made, it was shipped off to

Dane Utech (@plzbeseated). Dane built a seat for my customers’ needs exactly when it came to the

design and shape. He also created a seat to better suit a passenger as well. One of my favorite pieces of

the bike because the craftsmanship is top notch. Brown grips were added to compliment the seat.

After everything was built, bike was sent off to paint. The frame was painted a satin black to go with the overall look of the bike. The tins were painted BMW Marine Blue, gold, silver and satin black to match the frame. The classic Ducati logo on the side of the tank was hand painted which adds to the cool factor.

For the lighting, a 9” off-road light LED headlamp was added. For signals, the front is running LEDs

located right under the handlebar on each end. The rear lights are the new Motogadget 3 in 1 lights

which was integrated into the electronics box. It also uses the stock controls, switches and speedo. The

ignition switch was moved to the right side shroud. Also added to the shrouds is a custom made grill to

add some protection to the switch and oil cooler.

Overall, I’m stoked on how this bike turned out!