Royal Enfield Scram 411 3000 mile update

[@_everydayelias]

I really appreciate your take on this bike, I ride a 2012 bullet 500. seeing you also have/had a bullet let's me know that you at least get it with these things. There's something that's right about them even though there is plenty "wrong". Appreciate the content

[@russellbell9990]

Thx for useful insight

[@Oldman.Roaming]

Now we’re talking! Thanks!

[@oldguzziguy]

This tyre is almost identical to the Pirelli MT060. In fact Ceat is (or used to be) a subsidiary of Pirelli. The MT060 is a great tyre,!

[@ethanrhanielle2474]

Rear just doesn't last long. Wore through mine in 2800 miles. Pushed it to 3500. Im at 3000mi on shinko 705 and it looks like itll last another 2000.

[@oldguzziguy]

@@ethanrhanielle2474 if you're referring to the Pirelli.,you're absolutely right.. But the Ceat wears pretty quickly too. I guess that's the price you pay for good grip. Soft compound = good grip, high wear.😏

[@ethanrhanielle2474]

@@oldguzziguy the ceat is what I'm referring to. It's really not that much grip for the short lifespan. I've settled on shinko 705s as I find it's the best middle ground for price, performance, and lifespan. My scram has around 10k mi on it and nowadays since I've moved to a more urban area, it just sees pavement 80% of the time and I usually load it onto a truck and ride some trails on weekends or so. I wore through my ceats quick, got some 50/50s, wore through those abysmally quick BUT the dirt performance was awesome, and now im on the 70/30 shinkos. Performs about as well as the ceat on dirt (just okay) but lasts a while on pavement.

[@oldguzziguy]

@@ethanrhanielle2474 I found them to be ok for my riding. Guess you must put yours through more than I put mine.😉

[@tpp6432]

From what i've read the CEAT is basically the OEM version of the Pirelli. OEM tires are typlically developed for OEMs especially for the bike, and sometimes while having the exact same make, model, and stats, the OEM tires typically aren't as good as replacement tires. neevesybikes did a really good video on July 8th explaining this. I really liked the CEAT that came on my Scram. I replaced them with Shinko 705's and i dont like them at all.

[@MarkSalisbury-qi2vw]

Great info Mongrel, I appreciate it. What brand of exhaust pipe is that?

[@mongrelmotorsports]

Delkevic

[@tpp6432]

@@mongrelmotorsports I have the oval 9inch on my Scram with their header pipe.

[@paolorod]

Hi, I am about to buy one of these. The original seat, can it be decent for 2-3 hours rides?

[@mongrelmotorsports]

For me, yes. Usually 2 hours constant is okay. After that it start to annoy me. But, every person is different. You may find it better or worse.

[@tpp6432]

I get a few hotspots on my backside on the stock seat. 2-3 hours isn't too bad, esp if you can find times to stand up and give yourself a break. I just ordered some padded shorts, and a Himalayan touring seat to see if that helps me. For context i'm 205lbs.

[@keithert]

The tire seems to be an exact copy of the Pirelli MT60. Why not go with that one? That way you don't have to replace the front tire right away. What I hate about the stock seat is how it is tall on the back of the rider portion and isn't comfortable to sit on the back of. How is the touring seat in this respect?

[@mongrelmotorsports]

The Pirelli was painfully expensive when I was shopping tires. The touring seat is exactly the same shape as the original one. I share your opinion of the stepped seat. I wish manufacturers would stop with that nonsense.

[@matt4380]

Out of curiosity, how tall are you? Im leaning toward picking one up in the spring. Im 5'7 (optimal male height). Hoping this will be an optimal male bike.

[@mongrelmotorsports]

I'm about 5' 10", 34 inch leg

[@bigjoe1103]

I’m also the optimal male height and I own one. It’s great as long as your fine being on your toes if u like putting both feet down at stops