The modified Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is a masterpiece of customization

Our protagonist started with a 2017 Desert Sled, which was quickly disassembled and placed on the workbench. The first objective required a serious structural overhaul of the rear of the Ducati, in order to remove the unsightly dip in the chassis. Spencer ditched the stock subframe and proceeded to build a custom tubular replacement from scratch.

The new tubing smooths out the bike’s frame beautifully and it’s finished off with a very stylish brown leather seat upholstered by Dane Utech. Below that, you’ll see a handcrafted electronics box nestled between the subframe tubes, with the license plate bracket attached directly to the rear section. Dual-function LEDs from Motogadget flank the whole ordeal and it’s all held together by a custom rear mudguard built in-house.

Up front, we see a heavily modified version of a Harley-Davidson fender, mounted nice and high, just below the lower triple clamp. There’s also an aftermarket 9-inch LED headlight in the same spot, which is sure to keep the party going long after the sun goes down. In the cockpit, Spencer fitted a new gold-anodized handlebar, complete with a small mirror on the left side and Biltwell grips that match the seat upholstery.

While the Scrambler’s running gear remains largely the same, we do see a new wave-style brake rotor up front and Continental TKC 80 rubber at both ends. The internal workings of the L-twin engine are also unchanged, with the only modification to the drivetrain being a custom exhaust pipe. Spencer retained the stock headers, but had them mated to a custom stainless steel mid-pipe.

Finally, the piping runs to a high-mounted LeoVince muffler, located just below the right side fender. A small skid plate hugs the bottom of the engine, keeping it well out of harm’s way when riding off the tarmac. The project was nearly complete with all of these modifications, it just needed a matching paint scheme to make it to the finish line.

For the bodywork, Parr Motorcycles used a light blue base and finished it off with some flashy pinstriping on the fenders. The gas tank has some very interesting graphics on the sides, with neat retro Ducati logos in gold. These match the rims, handlebars and shock absorber, but parts like the frame and swingarm are finished in satin black. We’ve always loved the mix of blue paint with brown leatherwork, and this one-off Scrambler is absolutely the one!