Triumph Scrambler - Page 50

clamp007 · 02-14-2008, 12:51 PM

my recent trip out to thh Salton Sea in some deep sand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SroUinflJfM

Mista Vern · 02-14-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clamp007

Here's my Scrambler I'm gonna take up the west coast of California. I've changed a few things, but desperately neet to take care of the wind factor, as a recent trip made me want to sell it for that reason.

What kind of bars do you have? They look sweet!

Many folks use the Givi screen (read back on this post). I am content with the Triumph brand tank bag cutting the wind to my chest, and it leaves clean air for my helmet.

Orpheus · 02-14-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clamp007

Here's my Scrambler I'm gonna take up the west coast of California. I've changed a few things, but desperately neet to take care of the wind factor, as a recent trip made me want to sell it for that reason.

Look into the various MRA screens at twistedthrottle.com.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productlist/528/

I have an MRA Roadshield on my Bonnie. It still allows a fair amount of wind to hit you, but it dramatically cuts down wind on the areas likely to cause serious fatigue: chest and stomach.

milkman · 02-14-2008, 10:08 PM

I think they are the New Boneville super bars for the scrambler aren't they?

tri boy · 02-14-2008, 11:08 PM

A little bit of input on my behalf with regards to that lovely engine braking.
Desending down steep rocky/loose tracks is much easier on these bikes than many others.
The engine braking doesnt lock the rear wheel as on large singles, but just lets you apply light brake pressure on ocassions when required, but otherwise let it chug down, and only worry yourself with the line you choose. Going up such tracks is just as simple with low CofG, and gobs of torque.

davorallyfan · 02-14-2008, 11:42 PM

This is my Givi Screen it works - cracked the first one riding over corrogations (wash board in sepo) - replaced under warranty

another

davorallyfan · 02-14-2008, 11:55 PM

The screen will spoil the way cool look

but after a big day in the saddle youll be glad.

Bicycle shorts help save your arse too.

Mudhen · 02-15-2008, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clamp007

my recent trip out to thh Salton Sea in some deep sand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SroUinflJfM

NICE. What exhaust is that?

Mista Vern · 02-15-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

I think they are the New Boneville super bars for the scrambler aren't they?

Thanks, I'll take a look at the NB site!

Scary Mc · 02-15-2008, 10:41 AM

How many of you would recommend the Scram for a one bike stable?

Mista Vern · 02-15-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scary Mc

How many of you would recommend the Scram for a one bike stable?

Me! I've owned 40 motorcycles over the years, but the Scrambler is the best, funnest, do-everything-pretty-darn-good bike I have ever had.

danger_dave · 02-15-2008, 02:04 PM

Very versatile bike.

Co-pilot and I are both tall. 2 up-ing would be the only 'single bike' issue for me. Horsepower is a bit light on for that sort of payload.

If you work solo it's a great all-rounder.

jimmy73 · 02-15-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scary Mc

How many of you would recommend the Scram for a one bike stable?

Mine is all I need.

clamp007 · 02-15-2008, 05:01 PM

I don't have superbars on there. I know a screen might spoil the look, but I gotta have something if I'm gonna ride 300-400 mi a day. I think a Givi A604 might be the ticket. My bars are 35" wide. I think superbars are 29" or so.
On the video there at the Salton Sea, I'm using TORs.

Scary Mc · 02-15-2008, 09:09 PM

There is gonna be hell to pay with The Boss for the sins I just commited on eBay!

Edit: That transaction went to shit in a big hurry.

02-14-2008, 10:08 PM	#739
milkman can't find my screwdriver Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Steak and Kidney Inmate Oddometer: 137	what bars are those? I think they are the New Boneville super bars for the scrambler aren't they?

02-14-2008, 11:08 PM	#740
tri boy Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: No nuke zone Oddometer: 703	A little bit of input on my behalf with regards to that lovely engine braking. Desending down steep rocky/loose tracks is much easier on these bikes than many others. The engine braking doesnt lock the rear wheel as on large singles, but just lets you apply light brake pressure on ocassions when required, but otherwise let it chug down, and only worry yourself with the line you choose. Going up such tracks is just as simple with low CofG, and gobs of torque. __________________ Trav'ln great distance....cause i just gotta.

02-14-2008, 11:42 PM	#741
davorallyfan Commonist Joined: May 2005 Location: Capitalist Oddometer: 14,135	This is my Givi Screen it works - cracked the first one riding over corrogations (wash board in sepo) - replaced under warranty another __________________ 7th Day Adventourist. Terrafied -If you get it wrong you'll get it right next time-

02-14-2008, 11:55 PM	#742
davorallyfan Commonist Joined: May 2005 Location: Capitalist Oddometer: 14,135	The screen will spoil the way cool look but after a big day in the saddle youll be glad. Bicycle shorts help save your arse too. __________________ 7th Day Adventourist. Terrafied -If you get it wrong you'll get it right next time-

02-15-2008, 10:41 AM	#745
Scary Mc hellgrammite Joined: Jul 2001 Location: The Junk, CO Oddometer: 3,709	How many of you would recommend the Scram for a one bike stable? __________________ It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet or safe. The windnoise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard and riding it should make you shit your pants every now and then.

02-14-2008, 12:51 PM	#736
clamp007 Africaboy Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Santa Monica, CA Oddometer: 7	my recent trip out to thh Salton Sea in some deep sand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SroUinflJfM

02-15-2008, 02:04 PM	#747
danger_dave ^OP Home again Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Brisbane, Quinslund Oddometer: 3,052	Very versatile bike. Co-pilot and I are both tall. 2 up-ing would be the only 'single bike' issue for me. Horsepower is a bit light on for that sort of payload. If you work solo it's a great all-rounder. __________________ Dave's Place

02-15-2008, 05:01 PM	#749
clamp007 Africaboy Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Santa Monica, CA Oddometer: 7	I don't have superbars on there. I know a screen might spoil the look, but I gotta have something if I'm gonna ride 300-400 mi a day. I think a Givi A604 might be the ticket. My bars are 35" wide. I think superbars are 29" or so. On the video there at the Salton Sea, I'm using TORs.

02-15-2008, 09:09 PM	#750
Scary Mc hellgrammite Joined: Jul 2001 Location: The Junk, CO Oddometer: 3,709	There is gonna be hell to pay with The Boss for the sins I just commited on eBay! Edit: That transaction went to shit in a big hurry. __________________ It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet or safe. The windnoise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard and riding it should make you shit your pants every now and then. Scary Mc screwed with this post 02-25-2008 at 03:57 PM

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