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!
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@CCitisАй бұрын
It is such a sweet machine!
@JS-ny8sn3 жыл бұрын
Sounds soooo good 🤙. I want one just to hear it sing!!!
@giovannicolligc3 жыл бұрын
have had this bike for more than a year now. can’t get enough of driving it, such a cool machine. will put some scorpion rally to go off road
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, especially after today! Video editing commencing shortly!
@mototrini3 жыл бұрын
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.
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hey, we rode yesterday and today. Filmed today. We've got Winston dialled in suspension wise, and what a difference!
@mototrini3 жыл бұрын
@@DirtChimps can't wait!
@claycarley92012 жыл бұрын
Love this bike and your style of riding and video!
@flyingmulerider71663 жыл бұрын
I have the same bike. Although I have it more set up for adventure riding and camping. Love the bike!
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, can you tell me a bit more about what you have done? I feel like it would be tough to do a lot of KMs on this and packing camping gear could be a challenge. I would love to know what you have figured out!
@ctjanney28 күн бұрын
What tires do you have on yours? I still have the stock tires, but I'm thinking of hitting some trails, and seeing how it does. Motoz?
@yorkchris103 жыл бұрын
It reminds me of my Transalp sound. I'd try radials as my first set and then some of the new gummy knobbies. You've run it through smoke... maybe try a railway tunnel next. I'd be interested in a clay hill climb scene.
@LondonSteveLee3 жыл бұрын
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.
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
Done! :)
@adventure18872 жыл бұрын
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.
@pgodman Жыл бұрын
Hi. Curious if you did. I’m contemplating doing the same before summer. Thanks!
@timothydippenaar834010 ай бұрын
@@pgodman Went from a tiger 800xc to the scrambler and the scrambler is so much better offroad that it's almost impossible to imagine!
@mickr3573 жыл бұрын
If you're interested in more Scrambler off-road content check out Steve Kamrad's channel. How does it compare to the 1090's?
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the note! Steve is the reason we decided to make the purchase. He rips the Scrambler. He does ride very different terrain than us though. I was out last night repeating one segment of D3/6 trail. Back and forth. I was trying to get the front suspension to feel good. I ended up going more firm. The #1 problem, and it is HUGE, is the short foot pegs. This is a problem on the right hand side. If you want to stand (and you must offroad - especially on this bike) you need your leg to clear the exhaust and still be on the peg, which is super tricky. We have longer foot pegs on order. Other thoughts. The geometry is weird for off road, but it does feel amazing on the street. As for the engine, there may actually be too much torque to finesse this bike around. Normally, I would get into a tricky spot, grab a higher gear to improve traction at low revs, and get long. With this engine, there is no way to mechanically disadvantage the engine without going way too fast. It is stupid strong. Gearing down may help, and parts have been ordered. I rode my 1090 on Saturday. It is still such a stunning bike. Completely different. We need to get out and ride a 1090 next to the Scrambler so we can properly explain. More to come. Thanks for the exciting question!
@LondonSteveLee3 жыл бұрын
@@DirtChimps Longer Tiger footpegs bolt straight on. Get the lower bars fitted or you WILL break the gear selector mechanism when you drop the bike on the left. The rad guard is essential too. The engines are otherwise indestructible. Rad guard and lower engine guards is how mine was - and that's how Triumph run their offroad bikes at their adventure centre.
@d.Cog4203 жыл бұрын
@@DirtChimps Agreed on the foot pegs, the stock also needed filing rougher, I was slipping off. What longer ones did you get? Can recommend the TEC booster plug and Ducatispacers throttle spacer too, they do one for the XE. Throttle was too sloppy before, for me at least..
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
@@LondonSteveLee We got some badass pivot pegs and they are lovely! They stick way out, which is essential, and they are very grippy. Lower crash bars installed. Thanks for the heads up! Still trying to buy upper crash bars. We love our Winston, but won't necessarily be nice to him!
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
@@d.Cog420 We got to huge pivot pegs. Got to ride them the last two days and they make all of the difference. I have never stoop so wide on a bike (wider than shoulders) but that it the only way to go on this sort of steed. The guys at Riders Edge Suspension were able to relocate our exhaust a bit and moved it in 15 to 20 mm. It is definitely noticeable. Can you tell me more about the TEC booster plug and Ducatispacers throttle spacer? Heck, sorry, I should just make a note and look it up for myself! Any personal insights are great though. Thanks!
@elderrider92983 жыл бұрын
Bike looks so fun
@ginoasci28763 ай бұрын
I’m not a video maker, nor do I need views, or subscribers. Just two very short helpful videos. One is for key fobs. You should take 30 seconds to watch it to save your battery life.
@bobberdude5572 жыл бұрын
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.
@DirtChimps2 жыл бұрын
Oh, you will have so much fun on that. Congrats! Stay tuned here if you wanna see our get modded more for offroad, and then ridden in bad places. :P
@steelmilkjug Жыл бұрын
Congrats, you literally got the best bike in the world at the moment that I'm personally aware of :) I have the Blue and Gold 2022 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. Absolutely fantastic bikes. I can't think of anything better or I'd buy it.
@keratubes3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good !
@davewalton23583 жыл бұрын
Great bike, sounds awesome! Grunty beast. What are the clamps you are using for your gopros? They look pretty secure. Any issues with them at all?
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
Ah, they are called Dango Gripper Mounts! They have been really great.
@davewalton23583 жыл бұрын
@@DirtChimps Fantastic, I'll chase them up. Thank you!
@steelmilkjug Жыл бұрын
Great footage! Exactly the kinda riding and trails I love to do... on my Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE also :) Tell me about those tires onroad?
@DirtChimps Жыл бұрын
Can't really tell ya. We put just over 2000 km on that bike and it seldom saw the road. It was recently purchased by one of our viewers. He loves it!
@steelmilkjug Жыл бұрын
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?
@pierregrandjean51354 ай бұрын
Hi there What pipe do you have on the XE and did you take the Cat out ?
@DirtChimps4 ай бұрын
All I recall is that the exhaust is by Zard.
@pauloalvimborges44902 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. Congratulations on your skills. Does the exhaust gets hot? Is it Noticeable or uncomfortable near your legs or ankles when riding?
@thatmotoapp48232 жыл бұрын
This is a bit of a warm bike, but so is my 1090. :)
@normblais51203 жыл бұрын
Great looking bike. Super fun video. How was it for slow trails ? Any overheating?
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
It wants to run a bit too fast in the technical stuff where I want to slow down and practice some finesse riding. Gearing down should help. No over heating on this bike yet!
@DirtChimps2 жыл бұрын
He got a little warm on our last ride together. Not overheated, but HOT!
@harowerks442 жыл бұрын
@@DirtChimps Drop one tooth down on the front and it will help you in the slower stuff a lot, plus a bit slower under engine braking down hill as well. Doesn't make too much difference in the high gear out on the road. Great video!
@DirtChimps2 жыл бұрын
@@harowerks44 Right on. That is part of our spring plan for sure! We also have some nifty crash bars to install. As much as I love snowbiking, I can't wait to dirt moto again! Cheers!
@advveteran48943 жыл бұрын
Nice! What exhaust did you buy? Also what crash bars did you get too? I have the SW Motech crash bars myself. They are an adventure to install lol!
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
I forget the name of the exhaust but will cover it in an upcoming video. We have the Triumph bars here to install. I have been trying to buy the SW Motech bars, but get no response They look like that next level of protection that we want. Despite bing hard to install, how do you feel about the protection they offer your bike?
@advveteran48943 жыл бұрын
@@DirtChimps it's pretty good! You can actually use them with the Triumph engine dresser bars. The SW Motech bars stick out pretty far to grab the bike before it hits the deck. I do have tips for installation. I was able to install them in an hour. Are you going to install them or pay a shop? If you don't want to feel mechanically inclined to do them, maybe you should hit up a shop lol!
@mototrini3 жыл бұрын
It's the TEC 2-1 Flank exhaust
@d.Cog4203 жыл бұрын
@@advveteran4894 Blimey, I've got the same and took a bit more than an hour, bit of swearing too and the torching then bending of a spanner to get round the frame to the front right nut. Had to use whisky too, which made everything ok in the end.
@advveteran48943 жыл бұрын
@@d.Cog420 crazy fun! I used a 17mm crows foot on a 12" extension and inserted it from the opposite side to hold the nut. Then I just broke torque and removed the bolt.
@iSim06413 жыл бұрын
I wonder how the old school rear dual shocks compare to regular monoshock
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
They are more linear, and less progressive. I did not figure this out on my own, Ian from Rider's Edge Suspension told me. :)
@dc10-852 жыл бұрын
What kind of handlebar bag do you have?
@DirtChimps2 жыл бұрын
Giant Loop bag. I forget the name right now. We put them on all of our bikes because
@dougnash63163 жыл бұрын
What go pro chin bar mount is that? Dango Design?
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
You betcha. Good stuff. We love these Dango chin mounts.
@d.Cog4203 жыл бұрын
@@DirtChimps Use the same and good on an Arai XD lid. You can also clamp them to a tree or table, crash bars, hand guards. Like that you don't have to stick gopro mounts on your fancy helmet too.
@randydodd95873 жыл бұрын
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.
@DirtChimps3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I need a book to read that is just for fun. I will make a DATS Task now to but this book!
@d.Cog4203 жыл бұрын
@@DirtChimps Think this guy recommended it elsewhere and I checked it, the first half is really religious as an fyi.