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…..Anyways here’s another beautifully done custom Ducati Scrambler by Joey Landry for a customer in Shippagan, N-B. We are also absolutely, positively convinced that no one else has a bike like this one in her area.

CUSTOM PAINTED + LEATHER WRAPPED GAS TANK

As excited as we can be to dive straight into the new pieces that make up this Scrambler, it’s important to take a look at the body work that separates this motorcycle from its now distant cousins. Champlain Auto Body, spitting distance from Atlantic Motoplex, gave this bike a sleek, charming look by toning things down and opting for a cool blue colorway. While most stock models are dressed in bright and glossy armor, a simple yet outstanding leather wrap on the outer area ensured that the tank remained unique and detailed, all while working in synergy with the seat, fork and engine. We’d also like to mention that Dog House Cycles completed the body work with a seemingly flawless powder coat application.

RIZOMA CAFE RACER GAS CAP

A simple and stunning addition to any custom project, the Cafe Racer gas cap offers added safety with a custom key-ring that locks the cap tightly shut. As some of you may not know, Rizoma has been consistently producing some of the highest quality products straight out of Italy, and this piece comes with everything needed to quickly switch out your old gas cap for this one. Don’t worry, they also provide an extra key just in case you lock yourself out of your own gas tank.

RIZOMA SPEEDO RELOCATION BRACKET + HANDLEBARS WITH 1 1/8″ RISERS

By relocating the gauge in a more central position, the Rizoma speedo relocation bracket feels like a no-brainer when you look at the bike from a rider’s perspective. Lining up perfectly with the cafe racer gas cap, the gauge flows much better in this position, which adds to the overall appearance of the motorcycle. The center console area is also cleaned up with the help of new fat bar tapered handlebars sitting on 1 1/8″ risers.

PIRELLI MT21 (FRONT) & CONTINENTAL TKC80 (REAR)

While most people think that the Scramblers will never make it to the dirt roads (or any roads for that matter), a good set of tires can definitely give you enough confidence to take this bike out of your garage. Joey went with an unorthodox approach by combining two different tires on the same bike.

The Pirelli MT21 caters to a specific rider, one that wants a serious off-road piece of rubber that will keep him from falling down or loosing steam when hitting the most treacherous terrain. And with a tread pattern designed for extremely stable handling, there’s not much you can’t do in the dirt with this one.

The Continental TKC80, however, is a very good on-road tire, and with its self cleaning tread pattern, I guess you’ll have one less thing to clean when you come back to your showroom… Ehhh, I mean garage. By combining a more aggressive off-road tire in front with a 40/60 tire in the back, the Scrambler is much more versatile. Mind you, the TKC80 still has good off-road capabilities and offers good grip control.

TERMIGNONI D023TRB SLIP-ON EXHAUST

No Ducati project is complete without a Termignoni piece. Simply put, there’s just something about combining Italian parts with Italian bikes. Plus we’re pretty sure they’re now exclusive, so don’t think about breaking up that relationship.

O.K but for real, if you’re in the market for a new exhaust and don’t want to put a big dent in your wallet, opting for a slip-on instead of a full system can save you a few $$$ that can be used towards other pieces. You’ll still enjoy some performance boost and your bike will sound great.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Since most people have a short attention span, we didn’t want to put anyone to sleep by going on and on with the fine details. Plus, by now we probably lost most readers to a Youtube cat video, but it’s important to mention a few other pieces that really bring everything together.

The Rizoma license plate relocator is a great addition to the Scrambler if you’re looking keep your plate on your bike for obvious legal reasons. It also ensures that the plate blends in, but is also visible to naked eye.

The Ducati Headlight guard will definitely keep your front light safe when you decide to channel your inner Tarzan while embarking on a journey into the jungle.

Finally, the Rizoma bar end mirrors are one of our favorite pieces on this project. The stock Scrambler mirrors are honestly an eye-sore, and with safety in mind, it’s an obvious choice for Ducati when they are trying to sell bikes to a specific type of rider. But we’re in the business of making your bike look like the one in your dreams.

And that’s a wrap! Tune in next week when we transform a Harley into an R1.

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For any custom project or consultation: jlandry@atlanticmotoplex.ca