The Tractive X-TREME Fork Cartridge Kit for the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled replaces the internal damping components inside your existing fork tubes with a matched, sealed cartridge system. This kit uses a closed, pressurised cartridge architecture to help keep damping more consistent as conditions and temperatures change. It is designed to improve front-end control and predictability across mixed on-road and off-road use.

Who is this for?

  • Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled riders chasing more controlled, consistent front suspension feel on varied surfaces.
  • Riders who want tunability for different loads and riding styles without changing major fork externals.
  • Owners who value a serviceable cartridge solution intended for long-term use.

Design & features

This is a cartridge-style fork internal kit built around Tractive’s sealed, pressurised closed-cartridge layout. Keeping the damping oil under pressure can reduce aeration and help maintain consistent damping behaviour during repeated impacts and extended rides.

Tuning Controls

This kit includes mechanical preload adjustment, allowing you to set sag to suit rider weight, luggage, and riding preference. Preload changes affect ride height in the travel and the bike’s steering balance, so small adjustments can make a noticeable difference.

Base Setup (factory preset)

Start from the supplied baseline settings after installation, then adjust preload in small steps based on sag and feel. A measured approach helps you isolate what changes improve comfort, grip, and stability for your typical terrain.

Serviceability/Lifecycle

The cartridge kit is fully serviceable and designed to be rebuilt as part of routine suspension maintenance. Regular servicing helps preserve damping consistency and component life over time.

Before You Install

  • Confirm model fitment for your Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled before purchase and installation.
  • Plan to set sag after installation to match your normal riding load.
  • Installation should be carried out by a competent suspension technician if you are not experienced with fork disassembly and setup.

Teknik Motorsport Pty Ltd Warranty terms for TracTive products.

This TracTive product has been assembled with the utmost care and tested according to ISO9001:2015 Quality system. In the unlikely event that the product does not fulfill your expectations because of faulty materials or manufacturing errors, please contact us through your dealer.

Teknik Motorsport Pty Ltd warrants that if, within 24 months of the date of sale the product is found to be defective as a result of manufacturing errors or faulty components, the product will be repaired free of charge by us, or by a TracTive approved repairer at our discretion.

Warranty covers the direct service material cost, service labour cost ($80/hr AUD) and shipping costs of the service partner. Other costs will be regarded on a case by case basis by Teknik Motorsport and TracTive.

 When a claim is made under the warranty, the following conditions have to be met:

  • You must have read the instructions carefully before mounting the product in the vehicle or adjusting the product.
  • The product has to be installed and adjusted as described in the instructions
  • The product must have been maintained and serviced in accordance with the recommendations in the manual. If not described in the manual, the recommended service intervals for regular street use: every 30.000 km or max 2 years, whichever is earlier.
  • Warranty shall apply only when TracTive original parts, procedures and tools have been used to service and/or repair, and if service and repair is performed by designated TracTive partners.
  • The product may not have been neglected, improperly used, altered or subjected to excessive loads. Excluded from warranty are normal wear, damage and rust.
  • A sales receipt or other proof of purchase originally eminating from Teknik Motorsport Pty Ltd. No warranty will be given on TracTive or Touratech products not purchased from or through Teknik Motorsport pty ltd.
  • Excluded from warranty are in particular products which are used in vehicles that are intended or suitable for taking part in sporting events, or have actually been used this way.
  • Recommended service interval for Motorsport applications: every season, or every 50 hours, every 10.000km or after any perceived loss in performance.
SKU 35DU17-D5303-TR
Model # 35DU17-D5303-TR
Barcode # 35DU17D5303TR
Brand TracTive Suspension
Shipping Weight 5.0000kg
Shipping Size 0.200 x 0.200 x 0.900m
Unit Of Measure Set
Type eX-TREME
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Position (Front or Rear) Front
Damping Adjustment Type Rebound & Compression
Seat Height Change (mm) Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm) 820.0
Spring Rate Standard 4.5 N/mm
Type Code X-TREME
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 180.0
Notes Hydraulic end-stop
Fitted Spring 4.5-350

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