5 More Things I Hate About The Triumph Scrambler 900 | Motovlog S2 Ep10

[@Mark-Eady8]

The reasons you hate it are the reasons I bought it. Simplicity with no complications. Didn’t intend to do long rides but the fuel range is annoying. I’m only getting around 130 miles

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

I’d say that’s about right for the scram. I’ve got 150 before but, that was riding it tamely rather than “spiritedly”

[@Midlife_mike]

Absolutely agree with this line is amazing it’s a pleasure to fill up just to play with the tank cap to be honest

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

For sure dude!

[@douglasalexander4348]

All bikes are simple. You don’t have to manually activate the electronics 😂 what do you find simple on this that you don’t on other bikes?

[@jf7393]

i agree, all i can think about while riding my scrambler is how i'd rather be scrolling through menus and reading my text messages. get with the times triumph UGH

[@paulbrook2459]

I’m afraid to say that there’s no such thing has a perfect bike , sounds like you need an adventure bike! But none of them will never look has good as your Scrambler

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Thanks for the love on the Scram! I’d love a bike for every purpose but, for most things I think the scrambler is absolutely perfect

[@niallwildwoode7373]

Bloody hell! Call me 'old school', but most of your gripes are why I'd buy the bike (2nd hand). I don't want all those effin digital controls...gimme analogue! Who needs a pillion pad? Get a non-scrambler bike if the missus has to come out with you. And the tank range is what we used to have in earlier days....bite it or change it. To me it's a bloody good bike and on my list for the stable.

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

This is such a polarising video the comments are going in hard on me 😂 still my dream bike, still never selling it… still gonna buy more bikes too

[@joh8379]

Im soo glad non of your complaints is incorporated into the bike. A digital display, are you out of your mind!?

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Just feel like it lacks tech compared to the 1200 and 400

[@cptntwang]

Right now my new scrambler 900 is at the dealer. A crack in the cylinder is leaking oil/coolant. I don’t feel so good…

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Oh man that’s gutting! Hopefully they get you sorted and you’ll be out on it in no time! In the meantime stick around and live through me ;)

[@Kishen_]

I have the scrambler 900 2017 and found that the bike loves drinking fuel! However, I did a few tests last week with E10 and E5 petrol. Going out down the countryside on Tuesday, I used E10 and my fuel light turned on around 110 miles. On Thursday I used E5 and my trip was exactly the same and the light turned on around 140 miles. I've only started using E5 in the Triumph as somehow it lasts longer? I'm not here to start a debate with anyone by the way! Just my experience 😅

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Couldn’t agree more the E5 runs much better in my bike and the price difference is barely noticeable when filling up, only run E5 in my bike and E10 as a last resort! Thanks for the insight as it’s what the comments are for!

[@Kishen_]

@@Nomad_Scrambler I'm glad I'm not the only one! 😁Defo worth the extra £1/£2!!

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

100% worth it. More smiles per mile!

[@Lifter999]

I recently watched a vid where they put a T120 tank, wich has 2 litres more, on a scrambler. Looked a little more bulky. What grinds my gears is the short front mud guard. The radiator just gets pummeled by everything you drive over and looks like crap after just a few hours of driving. In rain it´s almost instant.

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

I feel you especially in the uk when it’s always raining! Went high mudguard on mine and love it even if I am constantly washing the bike. 2 extra litres would work out sweet for the Scramhler! A nice sweet spot I reckon

[@richardjohnson3463]

That's an easy fix....fit a fender extender

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

I think it’s all the mud from the fields we’ve had a very wet couple of months over here

[@MrSoulChannel]

Which exhaust do you have ?

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

I have Zard 6 days slips ons as my end cans and then running the Freespirits H pipe to decat the bike

[@MrSoulChannel]

@@Nomad_Scrambler the sound is awesome but I am sure that these are not allowed in Germany. So I need to find kind of similar exhaust 😄😄😄

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Ahh man that sucks because it’s such a good set up!

[@markgallagher2386]

Did you not make a list of your needs before buying? Every thing you criticise was known before purchase! As with other comments the reason you give are all reasons for me buying the scrambler. Simplicity, no gimmicks/gadgets. Even the tyres - possibly not my first choice but a tyre that is rated by many adventure bike riders! Mate you simply bought the wrong bike for your needs.

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Personally I disagree I absolutely love my bike and will never sell it. Get more bikes?… yes 100% but, don’t let the title lead you astray all of these things I “hate” are just things I would like. Right now my bike is exactly how I want it and fits what I want from it at this moment in time

[@hughmac7423]

The bike sounds fantastic. The range does seem a bit low, 12 lts is too small. My 1988 Low Rider has 16 lt and my 2022 Panam has 21 lt, giving it 250 miles range when touring, it sounds fantastic with a V&H muffler.

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

It’s small but, for hoping around town or a good countryside blast it’s great!

[@carpathiandevil]

Awesome scrambler! Only thing I'd say is it's a scrambler, part of the original design of the scrambler and bobber style motorcycles is that they're minimalist bikes, so asking for more tech on a scrambler goes against the design philosophy of the scrambler. Really the 900 street scrambler is more of a true scrambler than the higher 1200 Triumph scrambler, with all their tech and offroad specialized parts.

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

I know I know, I just wish there was a little more integrated stuff for like maps or something and I know there’s the beeline moto stuff but, from dealer always seems to work better in my opinion. I’m glad you like the Scram!

[@chrro466]

I agree with you. This is a “pure” ish machine. I want simplicity, not gizmos and gadgets, USB in a bike who cares!! I’d even be happier if it had simple analogue gauges. If you want tech on a bike look at something else, figuratively speaking.

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

True and tbf having maps on the quad lock isn’t too bad

[@billfreeman398]

Triumph in west London do a custom Fat Tank for it - 14.5 litres. Dunno the cost though

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

That’s actually a great shout!

[@s.crambling3795]

I hate dual clocks. I like the simplicity of it and the lay-out. My only gripe for technology is a handlebar area doesn't have USB. Fuel is a bit sucky. I like the tyres. They get hard rutted dirt roads in Oz and potholes the size of boilers. Agree on the pillion. I did put a rack with grabs on it. Tbf, my #1 gripe is suspension. I've now got Ohlins and progressive adjustable springs at the front. If it rode bumps like a V-strom this'd be a much more likeable proposition .

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

I don’t mind the lack of usb up front because I just run my wires under the tank to the under seat usb. Fuel consumption can be high. Personally the Perrellis I have on atm corner so much better. 100% agree with the shocks they could be so much better and even maybe a little rise in height because sometimes I feel a little low down

[@odinswolf1969]

I'd love to swap the single clock for the dual bonneville ones

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Personally I love the dual style clock think it fits the bike well but, I can understand the appeal of the dual clocks

[@stewartpriceMOTO]

You need a 1200. The 900 is basically a town bike. Plus may I recommend Continental TKC-Rocks tyres. I have owned 2 Scrambler 900’s. I always wanted a 1200xc, but I am too short for it. The 1200x is just a rip-off. I could try to lower the XC but I actually went for a lighter Italian bike. The new bike is only 175 kilos as opposed to the 223 kilos on the 900. Definitely more flickable but I will miss the sound of the Triumph. 😉🙏

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Everyone keeps saying I need a 1200 I love my 900 though and will never said it so maybe in the future it will be a consideration

[@paulclarke7461]

I ride my bikes to get away from the daily grind so I'm glad there's no connectivity

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

For sure a bonus but, when you have no idea where your going it can help 😂

[@fengbi5653]

I have to agree with everything you said. These things annoy me too . In addition why the hell didn’t Triumph put spoked tubed wheels on the scrambler 98% of riders will never go off road on it.

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Ayresy_83]

I collected my scrambler 900 yesterday, looking at mods already, are they the Zard slipons please ? If so where did u order them, bike sounds class 👍🏻

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Zard 6 day slip ons with a free spirits H pipe, bike runs so much better with this set up than stock

[@Ayresy_83]

@@Nomad_Scrambler class ! Cheers for the reply dude 👌🏻

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

No dramas!

[@stewartpriceMOTO]

@@Ayresy_83 Order directly from Zard in Italy. You can manage a little discount from Erika if you start up a dialogue. Love them.

[@spangoz1000]

Zard have a supplier here in the UK, no import tax 😊

[@skymningforelsket1302]

It should come with a center stand, standard, especially for that price. All classic Triumphs were equipped with centerstands, standard. Also agree about the dumb ineffective short front fender comments. Also I think Triumph is "cheaping out" by not delivering the bikes with polished or chrome cases and chrome wheels like they used to in the 2000's, when they were really trying hard. Now it seems like they are coasting and cutting corners. Even the dual tone "paint" isn't paint --- the stripe is a decal. The 2000s bikes had 2 tone paint, with a hand painted pinstripe. I don't want the tech. I want to ride the bike. I don't want a computer chip riding the bike for me.

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Personally I don’t mind not having a centre stand or chrome cases. I love the black think it looks better in my opinion but, I do agree that every manufacturer is looking to cut corners and increase profit margins

[@skymningforelsket1302]

@@Nomad_Scrambler hm, well, I can't live without a center stand. It gets the back wheel off the ground and the front wheel touches the ground very lightly and the front wheel, too, can easily be raised off the ground. You can do a million things. Change tires, chain, sprockets, fork oil, grease headway bearings, change oil, and on. I prefer the polished aluminum and chrome for 2 main reason. First, that's how the originals came...so if I'm buying a bike in large part for its looks, I'd like it to look more like originals. It's weird that Triumph literally makes the engine to look exactly like a T120R 650 engine, but then paints it black? Second, black cases scuff easily, and then eventually wear through down to the aluminum where you boots touch it. Also can't keep black clean. I had a black bike once, and in 2 or 3 hours it'd show every bit of road dust and look like hell again.

[@ericwilliams626]

I'm putting a armadillo 3 gallon gas bad on the pannier

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Definitely a solution to the smaller tank issue

[@ericwilliams626]

@@Nomad_Scrambler Yeah, only use it when you need it, when you get to the end of your trip, empty the armadillo.

[@stephensoto2126]

personally. Why make a bike if it has flaws? I love bikes but bike company's really piss me off sometimes. I'm not gonna buy a bike if everything isn't perfect. It's a goddamn bike!!!!!

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Personally for me part of owning a bike is making it custom to me, I love my bike and wouldn’t dare sell it but, there are things I knew I wanted to change when buying it.

[@carsonproductions1220]

If you have so much to complain about it and so much you dislike about it then why purchase it? And again gripe about the price

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Dude it’s not that deep! This is my dream bike, I’m just putting my thoughts out there! This weeks video is literally all the reason I love this bike! I think it’s important as an owner and a Channel to be transparent about the good and the bad of the bike so other people can make informed purchases

[@mond56r89]

Sounds to me that you bought the wrong bike! Pretty much every gripe you have, is the reason I bought my SS.

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

You need to watch my reasons why I love the street scrambler. I’d sell my kidney before I sold this bike!

[@fullthrottle2008]

Sounds like you need the 1200 scrambler

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Have been tempted by them but, I’m not sure they’re for me

[@fullthrottle2008]

@@Nomad_Scramblerah ok, true it is a different bike. Maybe you need both 😈 😂

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

My bank account is crying at the thought of having both 😂

[@fullthrottle2008]

@@Nomad_Scrambler ha ha ok. I test rode both but decided I can’t afford either 😭😭😭🤣

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

I really want a second bike so will be looking into it in the future for sure

[@RKmndo]

Scramblers used to be made, not bought. Personalize your moto for YOU. Sell the takeoff parts.

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

That’s what I’ve been doing dude, slowly converting it to how I want it to look and feel

[@JuanDavid-gb6mo]

It’s a scrambler bit a cruiser

[@alexanderirwin7271]

Sell it get a Yamaha 700

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

I’d rather sell my own kidney than sell this bike

[@sonicbacon666]

Stop moaning, customise it to your taste or sell it and buy a different bike 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

Bro chill it’s literally just a video explaining the things I would change 😂

[@YapSuree]

Some good points but I feel you may be starting to miss the point. It's a SCRAMBLER.!

[@Nomad_Scrambler]

I’ve got a new video dropping soon showing the best parts so stay tuned my guy! This bike is sick!