Triumph Scrambler

[LostViking]

Originally Posted by danger_dave

I have this baby for an Adventure ride down the West Coast of the North Island this Weekend. She's gunna be a muddy one too.






Noice.
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That is just one sweet looking piece of iron.

[K1W1]

Now where was it that John Bloors boys got their inspiration for the Scrambler?

[tri boy]

Yo Dave,
Are you going to be on the Whangamomana adv assult June 30?
Looks like the KB crew have booked the pub out.
I,m putting a Metz enduro 3 Sahara on the Scrambler, and probably opening the blocks on the front Trailwing with the tyre groover.
Its looking like a wet mucky ride coming up.
Hopefully the front mudguard mod, and tyres do the business.

[danger_dave]

Originally Posted by tri boy

Yo Dave,
Are you going to be on the Whangamomana adv assult June 30?
Looks like the KB crew have booked the pub out.
I,m putting a Metz enduro 3 Sahara on the Scrambler, and probably opening the blocks on the front Trailwing with the tyre groover.
Its looking like a wet mucky ride coming up.
Hopefully the front mudguard mod, and tyres do the business.

Nah - just got back from down that way - Awakino for the weekend. will post up a report later - downloading the pics now.

[Mista Vern]

Anyone here fabricate a decent looking extension to the front fender so mud/sand/gravel doesn't fly up into the oil cooler and engine? I am trying to come up with something, but haven't stumbled upon the right cut or materials. Thanks!

[Orpheus]

You could try Bonnie/T100 fenders. They should stay in place even without the stays. Get one, strip the paint, fill the holes with epoxy or leave small bolts in them, have it painted, install! It's also extremely easy to cut down Bonnie fenders if you would feel better with something in between the Scrambler and Bonnie fender lengths.

There's a guy on the Triumph RAT boards who fabricates fender re-locators for the Scrambler, so you could go for a real enduro look if you wanted.

http://www.triumphrat.net/modules.ph...75313&forum=51

[Mista Vern]

Thanks, Orpheus!

[tri boy]

Originally Posted by Mista Vern

Anyone here fabricate a decent looking extension to the front fender so mud/sand/gravel doesn't fly up into the oil cooler and engine? I am trying to come up with something, but haven't stumbled upon the right cut or materials. Thanks!

Made one out of a grinding face sheild. Plastic is high impact(to protect eyes), and is very flexible.

[twaldron]

Originally Posted by ADK

How about a couple pic's of that bronco?

Ok, since you asked! Don't flame me, it was requested!

1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco - one of about 600 made.

[Mista Vern]

Thanks, tri boy! Good idea and cheap too!

[tri boy]

Fitted a couple of new tyres for the upcoming ride.(probably wet, sloppy w/end).
Rear: 130/80-17 Metz enduro3 sahara.
Front: 110/80-19 Conti TKC80.
Will keep an Eye on wear rates etc.
60/40 Sealed road---Gravel.

[tri boy]

And the front...

[danger_dave]

I that will be an ideal combo.
The rear trail wing was fine even - the front rolled over the loose stuff somewhat - and there is a LOT of freshly graded surface where you are going - the TKCs big rubber spikes digging into it are much nicer.

[tri boy]

Thanks for the heads up re fresh grading Dave.
Had a quick strop yesterday to get the feel of the Conti. Tracked really nice while the tail was "out wide".
No real comment on the Metz, but think it may help braking on gravel a wee bit more than the Bridgestone. Roll on Friday.
Oh, All BLacks by 12 points over the Wallibies. Sat night.

[danger_dave]

Originally Posted by tri boy

Oh, All BLacks by 12 points over the Wallibies. Sat night.

Nil interest mate.
Dislike the game.