So, I've just bought a Triumph Scrambler

[HenryDorsetCase]

cool, huh?

This is to replace my Honda Hornet (now for sale, PM me.....) and will allow me to do some shingle road type riding. I'm thinking Molesworth, Rainbow, Dansys, Banks Peninsula. It is pretty much "out of the box" (and Ive only seen photos) but I will add some stuff to it: specifically a bashguard, and some less restrictive mufflers.

[Padmei]

You crazy wild-eyed youth -do you know what kind of fun you've let yourself in for?? Turn back before it's too late:oi-grr:

[shafty]

You should urgently post pics! (Congratulations Dude!) :wari:

[tri boy]

...........:woohoo:.........
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141616
Did I say whoohoo?
All those roads you mentioned are perfect for the Triumph, plus throw in the Porika, and with Nordie, the Mangatapu.
Go you good thing.

[trustme]

Let the frakling begin.
They are a fun wee bike, enjoy

[NordieBoy]

Let the frakling begin.
They are a fun wee bike, enjoy

Wee?

Not a word that usually springs to mind when talking about Trumpy Scramblers.

[xwhatsit]

Wee?

Not a word that usually springs to mind when talking about Trumpy Scramblers.
It is with Motu -- he reckons his BMW pisses all over the Scrambler :buggerd:

Noice! Closet homofag wants to know what colour it is?

[trustme]

I just don't think of it as a big bike like a GS 1200 or KTM 990 ,except for its weight of course

[tri boy]

It is with Motu -- he reckons his BMW pisses all over the Scrambler :buggerd:

Noice! Closet homofag wants to know what colour it is?

So thats the stain on my front rim.:angry:
Bloody boxer's. Take them off their leash, and they soil the neighbour hood.

[HenryDorsetCase]

It is with Motu -- he reckons his BMW pisses all over the Scrambler :buggerd:

Noice! Closet homofag wants to know what colour it is?

black.

I just tried to get the photo off the tardme listing (and yes, Ive bought another bike off tardme without seeing it in the flesh and after swearing I wouldnt...)

[slimjim]

hope the bash plate covers the oil filter...thought to myself ...why have the filter in a postion that a branch or rock heap could punture... humm longer bash plate needed than factory supplied ones i reckon

[HenryDorsetCase]

hope the bash plate covers the oil filter...thought to myself ...why have the filter in a postion that a branch or rock heap could punture... humm longer bash plate needed than factory supplied ones i reckon

noted. I guess what I dont want is a rock being flicked up from the front tyre into it. I am vanishingly unlikely to be taking it anywhere gnarly enough for the issues you mention to happen. (What if it got stuck? they arent a light little dirtbike, and I am old, and decrepit!)

[trustme]

hope the bash plate covers the oil filter...thought to myself ...why have the filter in a postion that a branch or rock heap could punture... humm longer bash plate needed than factory supplied ones i reckon

Made my own out of 5mm alloy , extends to cover part of the filter but scalloped the rear end of the plate to allow easy filter removal, works so far.

You will need to fit a front mudflap or a guard for the oil cooler to protect from stones on gravel roads, if you are like me you will fit both
PM me if you want destructions on how to make either or pics etc.

[tri boy]

This be what you want.

[jrandom]

Does the Scrambler actually go any better in the gravel than, say, a Hornet?

I have a vague impression of it as a mildly retro-looking road bike that's sold with odd tyres.

[tri boy]

Not as good as a true adv bike like a DR650 etc, but in saying that I got through all but 3 challenge loops on the Capital Coast ride, and marks mate Tim astounded many by doing all of them with his daughter on the back.
Many trail bikes never took on all the loops, so, yeah, they hold their own. But the 19'' front, and the lack of suspension travel can make it hard work.

Think big powerful Royal Enfield Bullet, and your about right. I rode one of those up n over the hightest, (at the time) roads/tracks on the planet. Not an easy ride at over 18000 feet.

[warewolf]

Does the Scrambler actually go any better in the gravel than, say, a Hornet?Probably due to better rubber sizes, ride position, and torquier engine. Way cooler though.


I have a vague impression of it as a mildly retro-looking road bike that's sold with odd tyres.That describes the BMW GS series...

or was that 'mildy odd-looking road bike that's sold with retro tyres' ??

:chase:

[Badjelly]

So, a Triumph Scrambler is like a modernised Honda CL175??

[tri boy]

As good as the mighty little CL is, I think I would prefer to stay with the scrambler:yes:
Except when my foot slips on greasy clay, and I have to call a crane in to pick the fat twin up. Ever tried to get any foot purchase in clay, so you can dead lift 200kg of bike:angry2:
Crisis management loves to see me struggle like that:rofl::killingme

[TerminalAddict]

I'm excited about the new hornet parts I'm getting :)
Thanks BTW

[tri boy]

Couple of mods to consider.

Pic1. Grinding face shield plastic makes an excellent guard extension. The plastic is high impact resistant (to protect eyes), is easily cut n shaped, and strong enough to take rocks. The plastic film peels off to show clear plastic.
Cost. $20.:msn-wink:

Pic2. Stainless steel security door mesh makes for an excellent cooler guard. Mounts easilyoff the cooler mount bolts, and off cuts are cheap from a door manfacturer.:clap:

[HenryDorsetCase]

I picked it up on Saturday. Rode from Picton to Christchurch Saturday afternoon.

I liked the Bluebridge.

Its hilarious. Real fun to ride.

Some things need changes/alterations though:

I have really short legs (28 inch inseam.... no shit), so my leg is up against the pipe on the right hand side ALL THE TIME. Much as I like the look of it, it is a bit annoying. It widens an other wise narrow bike in a way that is not that convenient for me. Worse after an hour or so. There are options (all expensive) and I havent decided what to do yet. I've seen a 2 into 1 Arrow pipe that is gorgeous but crikey! expensive. The absolute least it needs is new mufflers. Thats an aesthetic choice mainly.

The shocks and forks are very average. I have Ohlins shocks on order, and will get the forks rebuilt in winter.

The handlebars are too high, and not enough sweep. Easy fix (Renthal "street low" is a bend I like. Maybe street high?

It needs a passenger backrest/luggage rack: investigating options there. Triumph want $749 for their sissy bar. WTF? is it made of platinum?

And I will get the AI removal kit and fit it. And adopt the Triboy special mudflaps and oil filter guard.

Tyres are OK: original trailwing up front, new Metzeler something in back.


Even if I hated riding it, I would just about keep it cos it's so pretty.....

obligatory photo. Like the Rob Zombie song says :

"This is Black Sunshine"

[tri boy]

Purdy.:cool:
The standard headlight reflector and lens is very average for night riding.
I've fitted a Xeon bulb to improve things, but a better lamp assy will be the best way.
A good coating of waterproof grease or similar, on the elec's helps to keep things cruising. (Lucas, prince of darkness has a ghost or two about, although the Jap elec's have most of it sorted).
I angle cut the tank breather hose, (under the engine), to help stop water droplets blocking it, and causing a vapour lock in the tank.
If the bike conks out on a ride, crack open the tank cap, to illiminate a vapour lock, and also check the s/stand switch.
They are easy to maintain, and with a bit of tlc, are trouble free.
30+k now, and purrs like a kitten. (actually, more throb throb throb, gotta love that 270 crank).:cool:
Enjoy.:2thumbsup

[Big Dave]

Does the Scrambler actually go any better in the gravel than, say, a Hornet?


Significantly.

Low COG, tractable engine, slow geometry and the ergonomics work better for me than some specialist ADV bikes.

[Padmei]

By thunder thats not a bike - IT'S A HEAVY METAL ANTHEM

:Punk:

[AllanB]

Interesting move, but understandable if you are interested in those roads. I've often passed a few unsealed Canterbury roads on my Hornet and wondered where they go. I'm way to annal about getting stone chips all over my engine to head down them. A cheap dirter would be my answer - better yet a pair in a few years time for me and my son to throw on the trailer.;)

Here's a link to some goodies available in Nelson. Go wild.

http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/shopn/spi/tbike_SCR

Yummy

[trustme]

I thought the same about my leg hitting the exhaust, now I don't even notice it.
Bloke on a flash motard walks up to me the other day & points at the Scram, he says " they represent the essence of motorcycling " , kinda cool I thought.
Enjoy

[Oscar]

Does the Scrambler actually go any better in the gravel than, say, a Hornet?

I have a vague impression of it as a mildly retro-looking road bike that's sold with odd tyres.

Waaay better.
Surprisingly good off-piste, too...

[Big Dave]

The Ventura System works well HDC.
And is easily removable for a show ride.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ive started to get the shovelfuls of money and set fire to it:

My Ohlins shox will be here next week
I have differnet bars now (Renthal Street Low, made in the UK, same bend as I had/have on the hornet): I havent decided on handguards or bar end weights .. I think bar end weights at this point.

I have removed the air injection kit. (Fine but here is a tip: the best tool for getting the sodding injection tubes off is an offset ring spanner. After buggering around for an hour last night with spanners, sockets, bits of wet string, vise grips and a chip packet, I went and bought the right tool this morning and eight seconds later, the offending tube was out. Yay for proper tools. )

I am investigating a passenger backrest. I will not pay $750 for a Triumph one that is just ridiculous.


did a little loop around the town on it this afternoon, about 100k. My partner likes it ("best seat on any motorbke since your CB750F1": high praise indeed) but the exhaust is "a bit wide" I have the same issue in front, better now the bars with less rise have bought me forward. Exhaust modification will assist that.

Its a nice place to sit and cruise, and watch the scenery go by. I am really pleased with it, even in these early "shaekdown run" days.

Saving pennies for a fork rebuild though. And one of those Big-Ass EBC floating disc/radial MC/4 pot caliper conversions. I would rather have big brakes than a big engine, now I'm old.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I now own a set of these.


And thanks for your input guys, and especially Big D: that initial review a couple of years ago is what got me started on this track.... I am at about page 70 on the adv rider thread so far.

[PGT]

Where did you get the Ohlins, what model/size and how much please before I compress every single vertebra I own . . .

[HenryDorsetCase]

I emailed Robert Taylor at Crown Kiwi, and said "hook me up". They are ummmmm something. Not sure (the box is at home).

Oh, and you get exactly what you pay for.


drbob[at]crownkiwi.co.nz


You will not be disappointed. I am saving money for a fork rebuild at present.

http://www.ohlins.com/Motorcycle/tabid/53/Default.aspx


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=12047

[tri boy]

They must be flying out the Triumph dealers doors at the moment.
Another matt black owner dropped around yesterday to compare bikes.
His was a pre fuel inj jobby, and looked mint in the flesh with the matt paint work.
These bikes are a real good fun, retro machine. Not sure about the whole inj gig, but time will tell. Enjoy the farkling HDC.:cool:

[PGT]

hi henry - i have the same ride and the shocks are off to robert ASAP

BTW where do you *buy* a 13mm deep offset ringspanner ?? repco tried to make me buy a set of FIVE for $100 WTF

[HenryDorsetCase]

hi henry - i have the same ride and the shocks are off to robert ASAP

BTW where do you *buy* a 13mm deep offset ringspanner ?? repco tried to make me buy a set of FIVE for $100 WTF

I ended up buying a set of five powerbuilt ones at Smiths City for $70.

I find myself using them a fair bit, they are quite a good tool.

Money spent on tools is never wasted.......

I'm getting my forks back in the next day or so.

I've mounted a decent horn (stock position, hopefully it will clear the forks....), made the triboy patent see through crud catcher, and found some mesh and made a five minute oil cooler guard till I can source some stainless mesh I like. The one that is on there looks like shit but its a short term thing.

Thunderbike are doing a set of cams, pipes (and a free t shirt!) for the Scrambler: $2500. Its tempting (when I have $2500). Presently I dont.

[warewolf]

Thunderbike are doing a set of cams, pipes (and a free t shirt!) for the ScramblerThe pipes sound ace, if raucously loud - I've ridden their demo on a couple of short strops. The Thruxton race bike was pumping out some serious extra horses with their gear bolted on.

[PGT]

Cheers for the reply Henry, apropos of which I just picked up a single 12-13 offset ring from AES in Beaumont St (aka Marineland) - better than DIY but good pricing too and they're thinking of stocking 4T or 5100 too! My bike just became a boat :headbang:

Post some pics of the oil cooler cover ASAP - need one bad :drool:

TB cam sounds good for dyno stats plus found (http://www.triumphtwinpower.com/rev-limiter--ignition-advance-remap.php) a Rev Limiter+ & Ignition Advance Remap which goes on the wishlist - happy to send that on if you're feeling flush :Punk:

Also looking for either a "turquoise" paint coverup or a matt khaki/black respray :rockon:

[AllanB]

and found some mesh and made a five minute oil cooler guard till I can source some stainless mesh I like.

Pop down to Coulter Wireworks - 63 Coleridge Street (366 0636). They have different stainless mesh and should provide a off-cut that will cover the oil cooler cheap. If you want a fancy one they could make up a nice frame that clips on and clamp the mesh in it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Pop down to Coulter Wireworks - 63 Coleridge Street (366 0636). They have different stainless mesh and should provide a off-cut that will cover the oil cooler cheap. If you want a fancy one they could make up a nice frame that clips on and clamp the mesh in it.

Legend!!

thanks for that, I can do it on the way to work!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Cheers for the reply Henry, apropos of which I just picked up a single 12-13 offset ring from AES in Beaumont St (aka Marineland) - better than DIY but good pricing too and they're thinking of stocking 4T or 5100 too! My bike just became a boat :headbang:

Post some pics of the oil cooler cover ASAP - need one bad :drool:

TB cam sounds good for dyno stats plus found (http://www.triumphtwinpower.com/rev-limiter--ignition-advance-remap.php) a Rev Limiter+ & Ignition Advance Remap which goes on the wishlist - happy to send that on if you're feeling flush :Punk:

Also looking for either a "turquoise" paint coverup or a matt khaki/black respray :rockon:

do the khaki/matt black though if you do, to get the benefit you really need to do all of it, i.e. no brightwork anywhere. It looks great but would be expensive to do properly.

[pete376403]

Ive started to get the shovelfuls of money and set fire to it:=I am investigating a passenger backrest. I will not pay $750 for a Triumph one that is just ridiculous..

Who are you getting prices from? Guy at work has a Speed triple and his partners bike is a Speed Four. Any bits he needs he gets from Jack Lilley in the UK http://www.jacklilley.com/ the prices, even including freight, are a shitload less than any NZ dealer can offer, and they are delivered ususally within a week.

Something like this?
http://www.jacklilley.com/view_part.asp?category_id=34&category_type_id=531&part_id=1723

[HenryDorsetCase]

Legend!!

thanks for that, I can do it on the way to work!

Coulter wireworks: perfect offcut $5 folding. Bargain. I dont think I even have to trim it I can just mount it*!






*oooh errr.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Well, Ive scored a set of Thunderbike exhausts cheap* off tardme. Badass matt black.

Has anyone got them, and was it a straight bolt up, or did you need to re-jet and bugger about? My preference is to not have to unless I really have to.

I havent mounted the new pipes yet. The split collets and limited working area to get the header pipes in calls for a nice quiet warm evening in the garage.

Also, got my forks back after the Emulator/springs/oil/ rebuild by Robert Taylor.

Absolutely faultless, as always, and a night and day improvement.

Only thing left to do is a new front tyre (it has the stock Trail Wing on presently which has over 10 000 k on it)

Oh, and hot grips. I will take some happy snaps and put them up in hte next few days.

[PGT]

Just typed out a huge reply but the fascist forum bully-boys timed me out while typing so guess you'll never know now, assholes :nono:

[PGT]

Just typed out a huge reply but the fascist forum bully-boys timed me out while typing so guess you'll never know now, assholes :nono:

http://gallery.me.com/philipgeraldtaylor/100236

[HenryDorsetCase]

whereever that is, its beautiful

[PGT]

whereever that is, its beautiful
http://maps.google.co.nz/?ie=UTF8&ll=-36.97801,174.505978&spn=0.077618,0.207367&z=13

[XF650]

I see McIvor & Veitch now have the Triumph franchise for Otago.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I may try and get out for a ride tomorrow if the nice weather holds up.

About time the old girl had a run.

[HenryDorsetCase]

10000k service today. Also had my airbox snorkel removed, a K & N filter added, and fitted up the Thunderbike pipes. Re-jetted to suit. Allegedly a horsepower gain (it certainly SOUNDS more powerful).

It sounds bloody good now, it is quite loud though. hopefully no issues come WOF time in October. The best thing about the new pipes is that they tuck a heap closer to the cylinder head on the right hand side. There is MORE clearance there than there was. I am really happy about that because I have short legs. Havent tried it two up so will see what the verdict is from she who must be obeyed after the weekend.

About the only other farkling it needs is a set of hot grips and maybe a little flyscreen (of course I had a couple and sold them really cheap on tardme a while ago ... doh!)

Very happy with Street & Sport in Christchurch also.

might chuck up a pic if I go somewhere cool on it. some milk bar somewhere maybe ........ ?

[tri boy]

Yes, pic's please.
I fitted the Oxford hot grips, but would also like barkbusters or similar hand guards to keep the cold air off my knuckles.
Trustme has set his bars/grips/guards up really well.
Mines still purring along after 35000 and besides the normal maintenance and checking, all is sweet.:sunny:
One thing that some riders are doing, is fitting the number boards and using them as pannier guards. Not to sure how reliable/strong they are, but they should be ok.