With the first round of mods complete, it’s time to start playing in the dirt. Oh the exhaust sounds stellar. Now, if we could just get those crash bars in hand and installed!
If you’re a fan of the Triumph Scrambler, read Forgotten Road by Randall Arthur. The whole last half of the book highlights the Scrambler with numerous on-road adventures. The book is a work of fiction, but supposedly the adventures in the book are all based on Arthur’s real-life experiences.
You REALLY need to add the lower engine protector bars or you will break the gear selector mech when you drop it on the left. This is how Triumph run all their off road centre bikes, lower protection guards and rad guard - otherwise stock.
Great riding, have a scrambler myself and just getting into off-road riding. Looking forward to more scrambler content. I also have a TEC 2-1 Flank exhaust but I changed mine up a little.
Bought my Steve McQueen 1200 little over a month ago and after the 500 mile breakin (half off road) I love it. It’s heavy so not for the faint of heart rider but all the power and torque you will ever need and then some. Suspension is awesome and that long swing arm gives you lots of confidence, along with the fantastic brakes. Only draw back is the stand tire selection. Metzlers are great on the road but terrible in dirt and sand. Easy fix though.
Can you tell me about your tire setup, front and rear, and how well they still handle fast, wet, pavement? Looks like TKC 70 Rocks on the rear of that blue Scrambly :) Am I right? What are you running up front? How's vibration on fast wet pavement? Looks perfect offroad. Still good onroad?
Love it. I might have to plan a trip to come to one of your rides. I've been seriously contemplating trading my tiger in for one of those scrambler xe.
