Triumph Scrambler - Page 108

Oilhed · 06-01-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Jerk

Only 3 color combos for U.S. models in '08, red/white, green/silver, and orange/silver (new color). All with black finish on the engine. I've seen the orange/silver in person, looks pretty sharp.

I really liked the silver engine. The blue/white was sweet, too.

The Jerk · 06-01-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Oilhed

I really liked the silver engine. The blue/white was sweet, too.

Then you are in the market for an '06. There is one in the flea market now in that combination.

bross · 06-01-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Oilhed

I really liked the silver engine. The blue/white was sweet, too.

Agreed

The Jerk · 06-01-2008, 05:41 PM

Hey guys, a little snippet pasted from my Scrambler thread:

"...I think that must also mean the size of the reserve as printed in the manual is wrong. The manual says reserve is 0.79 U.S. gal. Well 2.881 gal. (what I was able to fit in the tank after hitting reserve) + 0.79 gal. = 3.671 gal. Triumph says it's a 4.4 gallon tank. So that should mean the reserve is more like 1.5 gal. Theoretically given the same type of riding I did today, that would be good for another 75 miles after hitting reserve before you have to get off and push. That would be 220 miles on a tank. What's the farthest you guys have gotten on a tank?"

Kind of piqued my curiosity. Anybody done a Kramer and just kept going after hitting reserve to see how far you could go?

Orpheus · 06-01-2008, 06:17 PM

The farthest I ever went on my stock T100 tank was about 130 miles, and that was on reserve. The stock tank either does not hold or does not allow access to as much fuel as is printed in the manual.

The Jerk · 06-01-2008, 06:24 PM

I should add that today I went 145 miles BEFORE hitting reserve and when I filled up I filled it all the way up and only got 2.881 gallons in. Last tank was purely city riding and I hit reserve right around 100 miles.

Are the T100 and Scrambler tanks the same size?

So maybe the reserve really is 0.79 gallons and the remaining 0.71 gallon is not usable.

tri boy · 06-01-2008, 06:34 PM

Will get 240km most times prior to reserve. (must take a jerry can with me sometime, and run it dry).
Expect close to 300km at moderate speeds.

The Jerk · 06-01-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tri boy

Will get 240km most times prior to reserve. (must take a jerry can with me sometime, and run it dry).
Expect close to 300km at moderate speeds.

OK did some math, 240km = 149 miles so we're in the same ballpark there. I may have to try the jerry can thing one day as according to Triumph there's a missing 3/4 gallon in there somewhere

scrambled · 06-01-2008, 07:12 PM

Anyone else plan on attending Vintage Motorcycle Days @ Mid-Ohio this July ?
The R.A.T. Party @ VMD will be the only factory sponsored R.A.T. event in North America this year. VMD is always a great event and w/ Triumph being the featured marque it should be even better.
I plan on camping @ the track all weekend.

tri boy · 06-01-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by scrambled

Anyone else plan on attending Vintage Motorcycle Days @ Mid-Ohio this July ?
The R.A.T. Party @ VMD will be the only factory sponsored R.A.T. event in North America this year. VMD is always a great event and w/ Triumph being the featured marque it should be even better.
I plan on camping @ the track all weekend.

You pay for my bike airfreight from NZ, and I'll be there.

iridemotorbikes · 06-01-2008, 09:00 PM

Was out all day riding the Scrambler and it still amazes me how many people stare, wave, point, ride/drive right next to me... Everyone likes this bike

Just thinking out loud here:
We like to explore and go into the back country alot, I'm really thinking about taking off the TOR's and going back to the quiet stock pipes. The TOR's sound great in town but there really loud when out in the mountains. Guess I'll decide this week and move on from there..

UP N MTNS

scrambled · 06-01-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by UP N MTNS

Just thinking out loud here:
We like to explore and go into the back country alot, I'm really thinking about taking off the TOR's and going back to the quiet stock pipes. The TOR's sound great in town but there really loud when out in the mountains. Guess I'll decide this week and move on from there..

UP N MTNS

I would be interested in your TOR's should you decide to sell them. Have an accessory headlight grill as partial trade and/or cash.

scrambled · 06-01-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tri boy

You pay for my bike airfreight from NZ, and I'll be there.

Wish I could hook you up but I'm just a poor country boy.

davorallyfan · 06-02-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tri boy

Will get 240km most times prior to reserve. (must take a jerry can with me sometime, and run it dry).
Expect close to 300km at moderate speeds.

Best Ive got was 215km b4 reserve

Worst 188 km b4 reserve (sitting on 140kph for an hour or so crossing the Hay Plains).

Goofy1 · 06-02-2008, 01:55 AM

Ordered my tickets and camping pass the other night for VMD. Will be heading up Thursday. Scrambled--Are you up for playing tour guide?

At 2k on my Scrammie I'm hitting reserve at ~135 miles but I know the motor is still a bit tight and I've not switched to Synth oil yet.

06-01-2008, 05:41 PM	#1609
The Jerk Bring us some fresh wine! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Oddometer: 2,329	Hey guys, a little snippet pasted from my Scrambler thread: "...I think that must also mean the size of the reserve as printed in the manual is wrong. The manual says reserve is 0.79 U.S. gal. Well 2.881 gal. (what I was able to fit in the tank after hitting reserve) + 0.79 gal. = 3.671 gal. Triumph says it's a 4.4 gallon tank. So that should mean the reserve is more like 1.5 gal. Theoretically given the same type of riding I did today, that would be good for another 75 miles after hitting reserve before you have to get off and push. That would be 220 miles on a tank. What's the farthest you guys have gotten on a tank?" Kind of piqued my curiosity. Anybody done a Kramer and just kept going after hitting reserve to see how far you could go? __________________ 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 ABS 2000 Kawasaki W650

06-01-2008, 06:17 PM	#1610
Orpheus more like fool sport Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, California Oddometer: 505	The farthest I ever went on my stock T100 tank was about 130 miles, and that was on reserve. The stock tank either does not hold or does not allow access to as much fuel as is printed in the manual. __________________ 2006 Triumph Bonneville T100 - I'll turn this baby into an adventure bike yet, even if it kills me (probably will). 1969 Honda CL350K1 Scrambler - On the road to recovery! 1966 Honda CL160 - Durrr not sure about this one yet.

06-01-2008, 06:24 PM	#1611
The Jerk Bring us some fresh wine! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Oddometer: 2,329	I should add that today I went 145 miles BEFORE hitting reserve and when I filled up I filled it all the way up and only got 2.881 gallons in. Last tank was purely city riding and I hit reserve right around 100 miles. Are the T100 and Scrambler tanks the same size? So maybe the reserve really is 0.79 gallons and the remaining 0.71 gallon is not usable. __________________ 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 ABS 2000 Kawasaki W650

06-01-2008, 06:34 PM	#1612
tri boy Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: No nuke zone Oddometer: 703	Will get 240km most times prior to reserve. (must take a jerry can with me sometime, and run it dry). Expect close to 300km at moderate speeds. __________________ Trav'ln great distance....cause i just gotta.

06-01-2008, 07:12 PM	#1614
scrambled hillbilly Joined: May 2008 Location: Peebles, Ohio Oddometer: 170	Vmd Anyone else plan on attending Vintage Motorcycle Days @ Mid-Ohio this July ? The R.A.T. Party @ VMD will be the only factory sponsored R.A.T. event in North America this year. VMD is always a great event and w/ Triumph being the featured marque it should be even better. I plan on camping @ the track all weekend.

06-01-2008, 09:00 PM	#1616
iridemotorbikes Look a moose Joined: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 699	Was out all day riding the Scrambler and it still amazes me how many people stare, wave, point, ride/drive right next to me... Everyone likes this bike Just thinking out loud here: We like to explore and go into the back country alot, I'm really thinking about taking off the TOR's and going back to the quiet stock pipes. The TOR's sound great in town but there really loud when out in the mountains. Guess I'll decide this week and move on from there.. UP N MTNS __________________ Videos here

06-02-2008, 01:55 AM	#1620
Goofy1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfart, KY Oddometer: 346	Ordered my tickets and camping pass the other night for VMD. Will be heading up Thursday. Scrambled--Are you up for playing tour guide? At 2k on my Scrammie I'm hitting reserve at ~135 miles but I know the motor is still a bit tight and I've not switched to Synth oil yet.

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