Most Thrashed Street Scrambler in the World?
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- Опубликовано: 17 апр 2021
- Is this the most thrashed Triumph Street Scrambler in the World? You be the judge, I'm merely going over my 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler the condition it's in after riding across North America for four years.
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The memories on that bike I could also never sell it. They’re not dents they’re landmarks 😄
For sure. What a great way to put it to, "landmarks" or "memories!"
Jeez that wheel dent is epic! Two scrambler's. I have 2 SUV's. Same thing! Go for it.
Haha, spoiler alert, I filmed this in November. Last week I pulled the trigger on a left over 1200, so now I got the big scrambler.
That’s exactly what a bike is for. Time spent polishing a bike is time that could have been spent riding. Let her stretch her legs and enjoy every mile. Any given mile of road (or dirt track) can lead to a hundred adventures. Ride Safe Brother 🙏🏻😎🏴
Well said! I'm starting to notice Scots leave the wisest comments. Thanks brother!
Us Scots are down to earth and workin class who often have to deal with bad weather and electrics and other stuff but it doesn't stop us riding even when it's well below freezing. My bikes never were clean for long but always changed oil and filters regularly, kept chain in good nick for example. Great to see a biker sharing the same passion for riding. I've never driven or had 4 wheels, my nearest was having a plastic pig or del boy motor that cost me £100 that my mates had a great laugh about especially with 8 people in it coming back from the pub in the late 1980s.
I have a '19 Scrambler 1200 XE. Super fun and versatile bike. Just came back from a few days on the roughest parts of the mid-Atlantic BDR where the high pipes came in handy for the creek crossings.
Nice! This was filmed in November, a little of a week ago a I picked up an XE. Can't wait to use it off-road.
@@ScramblerStories Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing it on your channel!!!
Great stuff again. And as a side note, I like the new direction, the tourist videos per-se. You do well, and the whole taco trip from Evil Kneivel-ville was brilliant. Not interested in touring America too much, but these are rides and places I'll never go.
Right on. The travel videos are what I like to make. Working on making them a cross between the long way series and Anthony Bourdain's parts unknown.
Good to see that you are back
Cue AC/DC, back in in black!
Thanks Phillip. I'm going to try and stay consistent with weekly videos.
Like a well used Telecaster, it gets more beautiful with every dent.
Hah, that's definitely true in the case of Telecasters!
Or rhodes....haha, nice bike, never get rid of that puppy. Subscribed from NZ
The scars look good on it 🔥
Thanks! It has character!
Thanks for video , bro!
Thanks for watching!
Nice videos , simple explanation and good place’s to go to
Thank you!
Love your videos and the way you have gotten your moneys worth on that bike. Thats a lot of miles for a 2017. I'm thinking of converting my street twin into a more scrambler looking bike. More for looks than offroading, as I do more touring with my triumph, but I do like weekend motorcycle camping trips. Keep up the videos.
Thanks Tom! There are some great examples of Street Twins turned Scramblers. Would love to see if you do that.
I love my Street Scrambler never off road it tho probably do the same and upgrade to a 1200 scrambler next year👍. Ride safe.
Thanks Andy. I'm digging the 1200 so far. Everything I like about the SS but more.
I luv the way you use the bike as transport and not some pose. I ride to get around wanting reliability without paying lots for servicing and breakdowns etc. I really luv flat tracker, scrambler type of bike and had a yam xs650 that was flatracked . It was basic, simple and I loved the kickstart and solid, simple build that I could work on. I had a Yamaha xt500 and Suzuki gs750 in Australia and they were great even with points ignition.
Yeah that's basically why I got a Triumph. I wanted modern reliability but with that retro look. To be, classically styled bikes like a vintage Bonneville are the most appealing motorcycles. It was great being up in Alaska but not on an AD styled bike.
Nice bro! I was about to ask if you’ve ever snapped your shift shaft but it looks as if the foldable lever works a treat.
I’m with ya tho - I’ll never sell mine 👊
Yeah, luckily it works and I've never snapped the shift lever. I did bend the first one early on, but lucked out in not snapping it off inside.
Thank you ..
Hi! I'm new to the channel but I'm loving the content! I really like the seat on your scrambler, is it aftermarket or custom made? Idk if you mention it on one of your other videos, if you have I'm sorry, but I haven't found it so far.
It's an aftermarket seat from British Customs. The Slammer: britishcustoms.com/products/triumph-slammer-seat?variant=39250276155488
I got a video comparing it to the Triumph bench seat here: ruclips.net/video/riwQXRULK5g/видео.html
Great bike!!! You are using it.
Thanks Richard, I'd say so!
Hell yeah broski!
Question: Been enjoying your vids! I'm picking up a '19 Street Scrambler tomorrow. What dresser bars did you get? I've seen the higher up ones but think what you have might be better protection for the engine.
I have the Triumph OEM dressers bards. I think technically the lower bars are really protecting the engine cases, vs. the higher bars protecting the cylinder heads. However as you can see, I've crashed a few times and the dresser bars I have protected everything without issue. So I'm not really sure how much more effective the higher bars really would be.
Great video as usual, go for the new one, keep the old. I have 5 bike's incl a triumphscrambler, going for number 6.
Thanks Paul. Good luck on number six! I actually picked up the 1200 last week, so I now have two Triumphs.
@@ScramblerStories looking forward to seeing it
Me too, love the scrambler!
Unlike you I bought my Scrambler to polish it. Clean it, and never ride it off road or in Rain. Absolutely love the bike
Fair enough! Yeah they are great bikes!
really enjoyed your video, I'm about to buy one. Any links for accessories?
I have some accessory videos on my page and the description of each video has the links. I probably don't have links for every item, but if you ask me about specific parts I'll do my best to tell you where I got them from.
Would love to see your long-riding setup or a more in-depth review on that pannier I have been considering panniers for mine forever but cant tell if it's worth the cost over just rachet strapping everything?
Probably a wise idea my friend. I've been happy with the pannier. The rack looks good with no bag, the bag has remained waterproof over two years, can be locked to the rack, has survived a few drops without issue, etc. I think it looks nice personally, plus it's easy to add stuff to the sides.
@@ScramblerStories Do you have a radiator guard on yours? Have you had any problems with rocks kicking up and hitting it badly? Or mud covering it so it cant breathe easily?
I'll say it's definitely had more high-speed get-offs than my scrammy.
Hopefully I'll fair better with the 1200!
An absolute battle bus, fantastic. Its a great advertisement for reliability after the miles and abuse its had.
Right? Someone let Triumph know!
@@ScramblerStories you must be on their radar lad
@@DormanDiaries Flying under the radar like a secret stealth bomber!
@@ScramblerStories - Well I’d petition Triumph to give you a new scrambler but you’ve just bought another thi sen!
You are an absolute legend geezer. This is pure 24carat to me. I loved how you just treated it like a rat bike like the old despatch riders in London in the 1980s. A special breed of biker that's rare now.
Great stuff
Quick question
Which flyscreen is that you are using?
I’m on the lookout for a good fly screen for my ‘22 scrambler 900
Thanks in advance
It's the classic "Classic" model from. Dart Flyscreen. Does the job of taking a little of the wind blast when traveling highway speeds off of your chest, without spoiling the looks of the scrambler. If your travel or commute on highways, it definitely helps. If you're just riding around town or b-roads, it's not necessary unless you like the look.
Any chance you know the Triumph part number for the Tiger pegs?
I put my first scratches on my '19 Street Scrambler this weekend.. marred the kickstand accidentally running it up the side of a dirt road. Good times!
I think they're actually the off-road pegs for the Street Scrambler. The Tiger pegs should work too, but they're more expensive. Maybe wider? I have since recently picked up a 1200 and transferred the foot pegs over. Part number: A9770172
@@ScramblerStories Thank you, you rock.
Great stuff! I've got an older 2012 Scrambler, similar setup and just completed my second 2500 mile trip with it. It's not a bad touring machine when setup for it (though I don't have much to compare too) and I think the cool factor, even to other more modern adventure bikes is pretty great.
Did you do anything to the front suspension (change springs or fork inserts)?
Did you retune the ECU for the exhaust?
cheers,
Bill
Hey Bill,
Cool stuff regarding your Scrambler. I did put progressive springs in my forks. I didn't tune the ECU for the exhaust. Although a dedicated MAP would be better, the bike has an adaptive ECU that adjusts itself, so no issues running.
thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the 1200 series you'll do.
Thanks Scott!
What size rear tyre do you have on the bike please
It's the stock tire, 17" 150/70.
Where did you get the folding shifter?
I just ordered it from a Triumph dealer. Unfortunately you have to order it in parts and put it together, but it wasn't difficult. Look up the parts for the Scrambler 1200 on bike bandit and you can get the part numbers.
@@ScramblerStories awesome thanks
What a well lived and used bike! Now we’ve seen how thrashed your bike is, what about you? Any injuries during your travels?
Hurt my ribs on the Alaska trip, and out in Arizona I think I got a hairline fracture in my wrist. Otherwise, nothing else but a sore butt!
I traded my 2018 Street Scrambler just after one year of ownership to a 2019 Scrambler 1200 XC for the more competent suspension.
Still happy with the XC?
@@ScramblerStories Well yes... If I had bought one today I would have gone for the XE though. The height of the XE was a bit intimidating when I first rode it at the dealer and I didn't like the colours. The new 2021 XE in green though. I wouldn't mind that one.
Bike for sale.. 1 previous owner who was a little old lady……..,
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And boy did she thrash the hell out of it. 😂
🤣
Hello. I also ride the 2017 Street Scrambler. Acquired in the fall of 2019 with a probing of 7850 km. Now the mileage is 24000 km. Very happy with the bike.
The only problem: I dropped my motorcycle on the left side last spring, broke the shaft on which the gearbox foot is put on. They stopped shifting gears down. I had to change it as much as 3 (!!) times ((Fortunately, we found a man with golden hands who could solve the problem. While I'm testing the 2nd version of its improvements). Have you encountered this problem and if so, what helped it decide?
In addition to the improvements you described, have you made any improvements to the Scrambler fork? I took myself a tuning kit from Tec - springs, compression regulators and cartridges in the fork. I just installed it. I am experiencing.
I've never head an issue like that, but I am well aware it's a problem many have experienced. That's why I put the folding shift lever on. Between that and the engine dresser bars I've never had an issue, and I've dropped/crashed on that side a few times.
I put the progressive springs from TEC in the front forks and they helped. Just the springs though, as that was the only part available from TEC in the US at the time. Helped with the front end dive while breaking.
@@ScramblerStories Yes, I also found out on the British forum that the problem is rather widespread. But, as my foreman said: the point is not in the hardening of the rotary plate, as they say on the forum, but in a technical miscalculation - the angle of inclination and the area of its contact with the gearbox synchronizer is incorrect. Now he fixed it - I'm experiencing it)
@@ScramblerStories If it's not difficult, can you tell me the number of the gearshift lever in the Triumph catalog?
And yes, good luck with your 1200 Scrambler! So far, to be honest, I like our 900 much more) Although, about the ground clearance and the volume of the tank, I cannot but agree - 1200 undoubtedly wins)
@@Zorkij81 I still love the Street Scrambler, which is why it won't go anywhere!
You will have to assembly the folding shift lever, but it's not hard. Here are the parts number needed.: T2089050, T2089051, T2089052, T2089053, T2089054, T3509055. You can just reuse the screw that holds your current shift lever on.
@@ScramblerStories Thank you! I will definitely try to put myself. The repaired gearshift lever with shaft is still working fine. I would not like to break it again somewhere in the field .. Good luck!
You should test the Tiger 900
I want to, but I keep missing the chance to test the Rally Pro, which is the one I was interested in. Dealers around me can't keep the Rallies in stock!
Guzzi V85TT
Those are cool bikes, but the 1200 is more capable off-road. Boy I'd love to own a Guzzi though!
@@ScramblerStories In my view the only thing that may be lacking in the V85TT is a bit of power.
Those tires ❤ what is the name ? Need it.
I think in this video I had a Pirelli Scorpion Rally on the rear, and a TKC80 on the front. I've used TKC80s on front and rear and they have been great on and off-road.
命 !
I can't believe you paid $160 for the Vance and Hines exhaust, I've been on the look out for a while and the only one I've found is part of a £1600 Street Twin Scrambler kit, yes you did read that right.
Geeze! Yeah I really lucked out. Back then when it was hugely discounted, people were buying them for I think $300-500 and a lot of people jumped on the deal then. I didn't because I wasn't really interested, but then they dropped them to what I paid to get rid of the last of the stock. At that price I had to jump on it, which I am glad because honestly it sounds better than my 1200.
But for the actual selling price of the exhaust, I'd rather buy either one from Zard (I think they look better) or if you don't ride with a passenger I'd consider the shotgun pipes from British Customs. I think those sound great.
Get the old universal silencers from the old British bike shop. I think wassell made them pattern and also you can find the old reverse cone megas cheapish .
Scramblers are obviously your thing, get another one!
This video was filmed in November, so you'll be happy to know and listened to you and pulled the trigger a week ago. ;-)
@@ScramblerStories that's awesome, which one, and how is it?
@@julianperry5141 Got the 1200 XE, and it's awesome!!
@@ScramblerStories wicked, love those Triumph scramblers. Cheers from NZ
the rim of your front tire ain't looking too good
Yeah but it has character! hahah
If you name your channel Scrambler Stories, there is only one kind of bike to have, surely. So buy another one!
Can't argue that!
Show full front and backsides of yourself in the big boots Levi’s and zipped up leather biker jacket ☹️☹️