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Hi guy's, just added another beast to the stable to sit along side the scram. But it is time to let something go. It will be the guzzi. I have come to really appreciate the Hinckley product and I think the scram and tiger will be perfect companions for me. The tiger has it all over the scram...

Heres the go: Got a Scrambler back in 2008, but it left me wanting in some aspects. One of them was two up touring with the missus, so got a 2001 Guzzi EV for the stable. Now I want to sell the Guzzi and spend this money (plus some) on a Tiger. Have my eye on a reasonably priced low km 2004...

Just learnt a valuable lesson. Thought I would pass it on to anyone interested. I took my front forks out and sent them away to be up-spec'd. New springs and valves etc. After re-installing them the bike tended to shake it's head on certain bumps. Balanced the wheel, checked tire pressures...

In NZ petrol is Octane rated and is available in two grades. Unleaded 91 and unleaded 95. Triumph recommend using 91. I have recently found out (by mistakenly putting the wrong go juice in at the pumps) that 95 makes my bike go better. I thought maybe I could be doing some damage. 95% said some...

It seems most of us are OK with the scramblers power down low, but a little dissapointed at highway speeds. Can anyone tell me how the modifications they made to their motor effect the bike at higher speeds. e.g. if thunderbike cams are fitted, does it noticably pick up speed for passing etc...

Hi guy's, havent posted for awhile, but need some help with this one. 2008 scrambler with carb's. Changed the handlebars as I have never really liked them. I actually used a stock set from my 48 BSA. I like the look, still I am yet to take it for a ride (intend to do that today, even though its...

Firstly, has anyone / everyone seen the new Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC writeups. Would just like to start a discussion here and see what people think. Just about all of the wishes we all have for our beloved Scramblers have been answered by Triumph with these new models, they stratch, they...

I have installed a K&N filter, dropped the snorkel and made the adjustments to the carby based on that. If I now want to pull the restrictor plate and open out the other side of the box, will this mean the mains will need changing again and I do more tuning? The Thunderbike mechanic told me...

Nice 865 pic's. http://www.mecatwin.com/fr/motos/triumph/springfield/index.htm http://www.mecatwin.com/fr/motos/triumph/TTR/index.htm

Just installed a clutch release arm dress up kit from Norman Hyde. Union Jack and rubber boot. looks OK too. When installing it, I noticed that the whole clutch arm has vertical movement up and down by a few mm's. Is this normal? it probably is, but I ask because I do get a slight snick when...

Hi, is anyone wanting to sell a single seat & rack out there, and would be prepared to ship to NZ if all costs covered? tried on the selling forum, but no luck. Not worried about used condition either.

hey guy's, if you had the chance to do some performance upgrades to your bike, and only enough money to do one thing, would you do the cam's or a big bore kit. Here in NZ they both work out at about the same cost, by the time you purchase the parts, and then do the necassary work. Now my...

Hi guy's. needing your help please!!! Please!!! Bike has been sitting in shed all winter. Started it approx once per week. Our winters are not too severe, a good frost for us is -4celcius. It's not a heated shed though and on the coldest mornings, sometimes the bike would have condensation on...

Hi guy's, some time ago there was some discussion on if it is possible to do a wheelie on a scrambler, given the weight and lack of wheel spinning power. Has anyone ever seen it done, or know of anyone who has done it. I've never done one on any bike, and was wondering how it is done, and why...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone can offer me their advice or opinion about servicing periods. I purchased the bike new, got the first service after the running in period. Iv'e now done 7,500km but it's time (1 year) to get it's next service, as per the schedule. 10,000km's between changes...

I recently upgraded my horn to one purchased from Norman Hyde. According to the spec's it is a louder db horn. Once installed, I wasn't overly thrilled with the expected increase. So, my question is: Would it be possible to run both at the same time. It is easy to see how it can be done (wiring...

The reason I ask this is to see if it is possible to fit the comfortable looking America seat onto a scrambler. Most of the Bonneville,scrambler,truxton stuff is all the same?

If you look on the scrambler threads there is a guy who is busy making a bolt on supercharger and blower for these bikes. If the other work he has done is anything to go by, he is serious. Look under 'McDeeb Scrambler'. He also has a website showing some pretty amazing mod's he's made for a...

Hi, I have done all the cheap things to produce more power from my bike. I changed the pipes / removed the snorkel / K&n filter / removed the a.i. unit / rejetted the carby. What I am wondering is where to go next? I know that to get any improvement from here I will have to spend the bucks, but...

Can anyone tell me if the exhaust systems on these bikes are set up to any exact specifications i.e. pipe length / can size etc. Asking this to see if you can modify the system to any degree, like shortening the pipes, or fitting different sized mufflers. I have an idea that might make it...

Went to go for ride, noticed the carb heater cord hanging down, still attached at carb. Took off seat to reconnect, found matching component and also discovered a spare (hopefully) empty connector block under the strengthening gusset at the rear of the tank. is it spare???

Would be very interested to know how the stock 'Bonnie' compares to the stock 'Scrambler' anyone??? Also, how do either of these bikes compare to others when riding in a group of other mixed bikes. Just went for a blat with a group of other bikes and felt the limitations of the scrambler. Most...

Hey other scrambler riders. I am wondering how you other people compare the scrambler with other rides you have / had. Both the performance and handling. Just been out for a blat with a group of other bikes, have to ride fairly hard to keep up with others at 120-130kms hr through the twisties...

Can anyone tell me how to remove the front forks??? I am sending them away to have new springs etc fitted. Any help will be appreciated??