The Perfect Scrambler for Overlanding

[@ScramblerStories]

What do you think of my choices? Would you take this Scrambler 1200 on a long trip?

[@Mathew187187]

How is it not having wind protection? I'm thinking of getting the 400 for commuting when it comes out but it's been a long time since I've not had a fairing.

[@TocaLaTierra]

Hey Scrambler Stories! Quick question... are your Bark Busters specific for the XE or did you just get the standard Jet ones? I have broken my factory ones 2 times and I am ready to upgrade. Any info you could give would be great! :) Thanks in advance!

[@ScramblerStories]

@@Mathew187187 I don't have any issues, but I'm also not use to wind protection. It's only bad on windy days riding interstate, but I just endure. Don't know what will be out for the 400 as far as third party accessories go, but there is better wind protection out there for the 1200, I just don't like the looks. So presumedly there will be options for the 400x. You'll have to test ride and see for yourself when you can.

[@ScramblerStories]

@@TocaLaTierra So mine are just he universal ones, because that's what I had on my Street Scrambler and I just moved them over. I don't believe there were specific ones for the 1200 at the time, but there is now. The fit with mine are a little weird, but if you look at the ones specific for the 1200, they add a little spacer, so definitely go with those!

[@CCitis]

I love mine. It is the perfect do everything bike that does not look like a transformer.

[@ScramblerStories]

Exactly!!

[@0HARE]

Thanks for the informative episode, and the links to all your modifications. I particularly like your luggage choices. I took a test ride on a Scrambler 1200 XC last week, and WOW, I was sold in an instant. I need the taller, more off-road capable XE, and should be taking delivery of it in a couple of weeks. Rock On!

[@ScramblerStories]

Awesome, hope you enjoy it once it arrives. I love my XE!

[@ai1een876]

Good video, good explanations for why you made your modifications. Thx.

[@mountainman38]

Your Scrambler looks great! Well thought out modifications, too. Thanks for all the R&D!

[@ScramblerStories]

Thank you!

[@dirtpony]

Love hearing about all your mods!

[@ScramblerStories]

You both should get a kick out of the next few videos! Roswell is up next, and Caitlyn did her best impression of a reporter.

[@nataliefenelon4796]

Holy shit Batman, this is the best video for anyone looking to purchase this Scrambler. Brilliant, thank you so much for many great ideas for modifications & reality checks re protecting her from inevitable drops. I am in love with this bike. Throttle lock... insane idea for off road riding. My only concern is my size... 5'5" ...so curious as to people's experience riding this bike if they are smaller.

[@ScramblerStories]

Well, 5'5" might be tough for the XE. But your height doesn't really matter, your inseam does. My inseam is 33" and I can just flat both feet. Caitlyn's inseam is under 27", and she's never going to be able to ride this one. However, they have the XC that's a little lower, and now the new X is even lower while still being very capable. You can always lower springs as well. Best bet is to throw your leg over one at a local dealer and see for yourself.

[@nataliefenelon4796]

@@ScramblerStories ahh true, I could be 5'8" with hobbit height legs! The XC is definitely a more likely candidate, although not as capable off road (but nor am I!!) I suspect I may fall in love on the first date and the sound from those pipes could cause me to lose my head a little!! So I have avoided getting physical with one until I felt research saturated & back in my home State- makes the ride from the dealership shorter!

[@ScramblerStories]

@@nataliefenelon4796 Yeah I have a friend who's 6'2" but his inseam is 28". Forget the Scrambler 1200, my Street Scrambler is too tall for him! The plus side between all the different models is they sound the same. Although the XE is the best off-road, the the variants are still really good, and them being a little lower will be easier in some ways. There will be trade offs.

[@ashtonmarrero7932]

excellent choices - thx for helping us out on options...

[@hagestad]

even better choice would be getting bike that won't leave you stranded like this one. How many times did he had to repair the gearbox?

[@comradeyars]

These brain-dead comments about the fuel tank being too small or the bike being too heavy are, I assume, coming from people who have never thrown a leg over a Scrambler 1200, let alone ridden one. It is an incredibly capable do-all machine. I don't need a 30L tank to get me to wherever I want to go. I love my XC.

[@ScramblerStories]

For sure, getting a few on other videos too. You can't take it off-road, it's not on par with an ADV bike, etc etc. 🤣 Definitely people that haven't ridden one. I rode a Harley Pan Am recently, and going back to the Scrambler was like throwing my leg over a dirt bike. I'd much rather take the Scrambler off-road over most of the other ADV options out there.

[@phils2180]

Well, there's off road and there's OFF ROAD. Maybe the "too heavy" comments are from people used to throwing lightweight dirt bikes around and compared to those the 1200 is HEAVY but it's not designed to compete with such bikes anyway.

[@martyn_g]

Ernie Vigil did finish 5th in the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally the other year, on a stock 1200, beating many dirt bikes, so it’s plenty capable.

[@jayb2175]

Can't even compare an xc with an xe sit down and be quiet.

[@freedompanda9438]

I own a 2021 Scrambmer XC1200. I live off grid on a mountain in NW Montana. 8 miles out & back off road. Way back. My bike handles it fantastically. I agree…the keyboard warriors/“experts” yapping is just that. Ignorant yapping.

[@101stIRAG_WAR_VETERAN]

I feel people want to judge these bikes without riding them. I have had cruisers, sport bikes, and a touring bike. My 2022 street scrambler has been my favorite bike out of all of them. Fun off road and in the twisties while being all day comfortable. I also have a 2001 Honda Valkyrie for 2 up riding too.

[@ScramblerStories]

Yeah they're great. Lot of adventure riders poo on it for being pretty, but I passed a lot of those bikes on the Dempster highway up in the Arctic circle.

[@ryanbaruah8220]

This and the Thruxton are my dream bikes! I ride a RE Interceptor now. Rad videos my man🤘🏼 happy riding

[@ScramblerStories]

Thank you! I love the interceptors. Wouldn't mind owning one and doing something custom with it.

[@eddiedante3356]

Awesome build. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ScramblerStories]

Thank you!

[@harowerks44]

You can fit engine case savers for the Bonneville from Triumph which bolt straight on and offer protection from rocks etc hitting the exposed engine side cases at the front. Have you fitted a lithium battery, saves about 3.4 kg and kicks the bike over first time every time. It is easy to fit an extension to the rear of the bash plate to protect the oil filter and sump, and it can just curve up to the frame behind there where 2 threaded holes are waiting to be used. You can also fit the shorter and smaller indicators front and rear from Triumph and also the smaller rear brake light which locates the rear indicators up out of harm's way. All straight bolt on OEM gear. Check your crescent washers on the brake and gear shift pedals and the footpegs pins. They can be a loose fit from Triumph and can easily be knocked off when riding off road. Buy a kit of replacement crescent clips to take with you that are a tighter fit and much harder to be knocked off. I fitted the Type 4 Pivot Pegz, much larger than stock and comfortable. Also look at fitting a rear mudflap on the inside of the swingarm to stop all the mud and crap building up onto that large area at the front of the swingarm. Heat a plastic sheet with a heat gun and bend to fit and attach it to the rear of the airbox by 3M clip lok tape. Have a safe and great trip and will be following your fun.

[@freedompanda9438]

I’ve got a 2021 Scrambler 1200XC. I’ve been strapped down building my house that last 2 years, so I’m going to start getting him ready for a nice long set of rides.

[@ScramblerStories]

Awesome, I hope you have plenty of enjoyable rides and adventures!

[@PaulCook-l7b]

I have a 2020 XC and last year did a 15000 mile ride up/down/across Canada (and 4500 mile ride from UK down to Bulgaria last month). Love my bike and it is keeps delivering for me, now at 46k miles. Key upgrade I did was to get a Corbin Seat for a bit more comfort. Can get 250 miles out of a tank if you take it easy (important in the Yukon and Labrador though I did have a fuel can as backup)

[@ScramblerStories]

Awesome. Yeah I get about 250 miles if I'm sticking to around 50-60mph. Did you do the Dempster while you were up in the Yukon?

[@PaulCook-l7b]

@@ScramblerStories Yes I did the Dempster and also all the way to Tuktoyaktuk

[@MJatMJMotorcycles]

"Desert Fox" love it!

[@user-fn1cq4df3g]

Gorgeous bike man brilliant work on it :).

[@ScramblerStories]

Thank you!

[@hockeymann88]

Looks great. I love the Scrambler XE. Hope to have one someday.

[@ScramblerStories]

I hope that day comes sooner than later!

[@iamcaferacer]

Love what you did with your bike

[@ScramblerStories]

Thanks man!

[@Shadow-Rider-88]

S+V. Stay strong, ride on!

[@ScramblerStories]

Thank you!

[@MindBodyMotoGirl]

Great video! So awesome to see your setup!

[@ScramblerStories]

Thank you! The next videos will be fun, and should generate some laughs! Our Roswell video is up next. 🤣

[@NovaxLtd]

That's great! Thank you for sharing 😁

[@fisheads]

I have most of those mods on my 1200 XE. The big one I want is to adapt the street scrambler sump guard because it goes all the way back and protects the oil filter. Ernie Vigil managed to get something riged up to fit it when he road the Mecican 1000 on his

[@ScramblerStories]

Yeah that would be a good move. I was panning on doing the same, but that Street Scrambler sump guard didn't work with the center stand I have. But that sump guard is great. I have it on my Street Scrambler and it is well used and abused without issue.

[@JuanLopez-so2kp]

Great bike and mods. I would add some good fog lights. I have had my scrambler XE for 3 years and I couldn be happier, but I need to say is not a good bike for long rides (more than 3 days) specially in the US with so many straight roads and highways. Is a great second bike to use it for an offroad weekend.

[@ScramblerStories]

Been on the road for almost 11 months now. It's not as good as a traditional ADV bike for traveling, but it's doable.

[@JoseT73Biker]

I really liked your video. Greetings from Spain

[@ScramblerStories]

Appreciate it! I really hope to ride a motorcycle in Spain one day!

[@london_biker6177]

Great set up! One question - how do you protect that custom tank from getting scratched up??

[@ScramblerStories]

Well, I don't. When I had it painted, my buddy said "So you're not going to take it off-road?" To which I replied, of course I am. In a few months the paint job would be over four years old. It would still be in great shape including drops and a few off-road crashes, but I had a real bad crash in deep gravel in the Arctic (low-sided and high-sided). This caused a few small paint chips in the tank from all the rocks. But for me, this is fine. A few character marks to remember a grand adventure is cool with me.

[@motocannon1838]

Ive got flexx bars installed on my scrambler 1200xe. Love them. Only major issue i have. Is i canr keep rear spokes from breaking. And when i dropped it of for its 10k service, dealer noted clunking noises when applying heavy front brake. So hopefully thats just a triple tree nut adjustment.

[@ScramblerStories]

Bummer! I haven't had any issues with the spokes. In fact, having my first issue at all with some kind of fueling problem. Not sure if it's from bad gas up in Alaska/Yukon Territory, but Sea Foam hasn't helped, so I might need to take it to a dealer., I'm over 41k miles though

[@motocannon1838]

@ScramblerStories I believe there's an in tank filter that might need replacement. I would suggest checking out the online manuals to see if they have a n exploded view to confirm.

[@richme11]

Ha... love that color! I had a VW Fox Wagon in the color! Thats a great idea! Can you share your expense for repainting.... I would like to change my tank from the 2019 Metallic Green / Matte Green paint scheme.

[@ScramblerStories]

It was a little over $400 for the paint job, and maybe 30 minutes of labor for the shop to remove the tank/fuel pump/etc. I had the dealer I bought the bike from remove the tank and had them do the first service on the bike.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

New heat shield for sure for passenger. Cover that exhaust!

[@philippepoude6224]

Magnifique vidéo ! Merci ! Sur quels supports as tu fixé les sacoches Lone rider ?

[@ScramblerStories]

Merci! Metal Mule, but I think they've been discontinued. Unit Garage would work too.

[@gabek3604]

I have that same scrambler and I’ve put on 25000 miles so far. Unfortunately I’ve had reliability problems with the shifter that was covered under warranty. I’ve had it all over the west coast from Death Valley to Canada. Love the bike

[@ScramblerStories]

Bummer about the shifter. I've been fortunate to have zero issues (except ones I have caused!) With either of my Triumphs. Nice to hear you're putting so many miles on your 1200!!

[@PeterW961]

Thanks for a great video! The luggage rack on your bike, what brand is it?

[@ScramblerStories]

Thank you. The rack for panniers is from Metal Mule for the Scrambler 1200. The rear rack is the OEM rack from Triumph.

[@phils2180]

I have a Street Scrambler 900 and I'm very happy with it. For me personally a Street Scrambler 1200 would be the perfect Triumph, classic Bonneville styling with the extra go of the 1200 motor. I rode a Scrambler 1200 and decided it wasn't for me. I already have a "proper" dirt bike so don't need the extra off road ability touted by Triumph. When buying bikes like this you need to decide what "off road" means to you. Obviously there's no way the 1200 can compete with bespoke dirt bikes at half the weight but, IMO it is certainly a good alternative to the ugly, oversized Adventure offerings which seem so popular.

[@ScramblerStories]

Yeah it's funny. I road the Harley Pan Am recently and I couldn't imagine taking it off-road, but some do!

[@jameslittler4151]

Been looking forward to this video. Love the mods, especially the tank job and retro logo. That is one serious and epic looking bike. I can vaguely remember you deliberating between the XE and the Tiger. Personally think you chose the better option. Any regrets with that decision?

[@ScramblerStories]

No regrets! I still think the Tiger Rally Pro is cool, and I would love to have one if money was something I had more of, but not over the Scrambler. Can't beat the looks of the Scrambler, and as cool as the triple is, the twin has more character.

[@Ghost1568]

Very good video and the explanations are very interesting! With your metal mule rack and Lone rider motobags setup, is it possible for you to carry a passenger and if so, is he hindered by the panniers on the legs or is it comfortable ?

[@ScramblerStories]

Yeah no issues with a passenger. It's a little harder for Caitlyn to get on with the bags, but not by that much. Once on there's no issues for her.

[@Ghost1568]

​@@ScramblerStories Thanks you for your reply, very helpful! Have a good ride ✌

[@tonyblake7318]

Hi great video and I like all your upgrades. I'm planning on getting a 1200 XE and I agree that the looks of the bike are much better than the other ADV "beak" bikes. I was wondering if you have had any problems with cooling? I read the cooling fins are functional along with the radiator, so it's kind of a hybrid. I live in Florida and need to get back to a water cooled bike. I have an air cooled Ducati Monster that likes to buck and chug when I'm in a traffic jam. Thanks for the video and I think I'm going to have to watch your whole catalog. Happy trails.

[@ScramblerStories]

You'll have no issues riding around Florida. The only time there can be issue is riding through a lot of mud, you can clog up the radiator and eventually it will overheat if it's a hot day (until you clean out the radiator). This can be avoided if you use a fender extension. But it's only happened to me three times in two and half years, and all three times were a lot of mud, plus a lot of riding. Both the Dalton Highway and the Dempster were over 1,000 miles. So it's not like a few hours of off-roading will do it. But as far as just riding around in non muddy conditions, no issues at all!

[@haippics]

What center stand is it? Only one I found online for newer 1200 XE is hepco becker... good video though. Nice tips.

[@ScramblerStories]

That's exactly which one it is. www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-center-stand-triumph-scrambler-1200-xe

[@JoseAlvarez-gf4fc]

Hello good afternoon. I just found your channel, this particular episode is awesome. I have not gone through everything you have, but I do want to ask you if you did modifications or improvements to the suspension. I am a tall and big guy and one of the ones that found that the suspension is not for me and there is not that much room for improvement… I left the bike parked for months now, I may sell it, but I want to check if there are already options for this issue. Thanks.

[@ScramblerStories]

TEC makes stiffer springs for the rear. For my weight, the suspension is great. It just needs to be set right for riding styles. But I don't weigh much, so if the sag isn't right on the rear then you add stiffer springs.

[@lifelessordinary4me]

Great info about real world mods . Am looking at a relocation to Kenya and am thinking about taking a 1200 Scrambler over as its semi rural where I am likely to go . Now I know what mods will be needed. Does it handle the desert heat well in terms of engine cooling ? Many thanks - Mark

[@ScramblerStories]

That would be awesome to have in Africa. I've done a lot of desert riding, and overall it's fine. But I do feel the radiator is small for this engine. I have had it overheating when in traffic in 100+ degree weather, but no issues if you're moving.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

No seen a rack like that. Pro 1200 for 23' is nice but reduce 21" tire to 19", just to get on

[@rochaaraujo9320]

How many km/miles you do per day in a long trip? What is less comfortable on long trips with the scrambler?

[@ScramblerStories]

While Caitlyn and I were traveling, we kept most travel days between 300-400 miles or less. A few times we had to go more than that, with the most being like 650 miles in a day. On my my own, I've done some stupid long straight shots, with 2,000 miles being the longest. Took more than a day, but that was without getting a hotel or camping for a full night's rest. Recently, I did 950 miles straight in about 17 1/2 hours, and I think I'm starting to age out of dumb things like that. I find the bike very comfortable to me. If it had more wind protection, that would certainly make it more comfortable for a long day on the highway, but also spoils the look in my opinion, and I rather suffer a little wind protection then have a typical adventure bike.

[@juanalbertojimenezdelira2651]

Awsome ride man! Question, did you add an extra fuel container? The scrambler does have a small one and sometimes there are no fuel stations when you need them the most

[@ScramblerStories]

We traveled with a fuel bladder, eventually. We didn't have it at first, but for the Dalton Highway in Alaska and the Dempster in Canada I was going to be cutting it very close. Used one of those Giant Loop fuel bladders which worked well. When not full with fuel, you roll it up and barely takes up any space.

[@hellojonga]

Can you give me information about the luggage rack installed on the xe model in the video? There is a lot of lack of information in Korea.

[@ScramblerStories]

The racks are from Metal Mule, but their website appears to be down, as I couldn't get you a link. There's also racks from Unit Garage that'll work with the Lone Rider bags.

[@piotrr.8244]

Nice video. I watched it whole and I like your mods. What tires do you use? Do you have different tire pressure for offroad?

[@ScramblerStories]

I've used different tires. On this trip I started with a Dunlop Trailmax Mission on the rear, and it's still on 18k+ miles later. My front was an old TKC80 when I started, then switched out to a Karoo 4, which was ok. Now a Kenda Big Block. I have probably liked the TKC80s the most for off-road. Tire pressure I usually drop 10-20% unless it's really easy and short, then I don't bother.

[@przemysawpietrucha7275]

Dirty scrambler...😍👍

[@GaryFackler]

Does the exhaust throw off a lot of heat on the right side? TIA ...

[@ScramblerStories]

Yeah it'll roast the leg. Seems to vary a little bit from bike to bike though, but mine is definitely hotter than my 900. There are a few solutions. Decat helps, some switch to a lower exhaust, some add additional heat shielding material. For the most part it's fine when riding though.

[@guywolff]

Hey CHris .Great looking in at your channel after all this time .A long trip from Westfield MA ! Glad you got the XE you were waiting for years back .. I have a 29 inch inseam so I was thinking of the XC as an upgrade (being a little shorter ).I am still riding the 2017 Street Scrambler here in Connecticut and love the bike .The question I was going to ask is : Lot of people have had complaints on the key fob and long trips .. WHat have you done to make sure you are ok when far afield with the fob ? All the best Guy ... PS thanks for the heads up on the Atlas throttle lock

[@ScramblerStories]

I keep a spare battery under the seat (and the spare non key fob key in luggage), but I've also have had no issues. The first battery started to die after abut 12,000 miles, but the second battery is still fine 20,000 miles later. But that third one is waiting under the seat if there is an issue, and the spare non key fob is locked in luggage as an additional backup.

[@magnumramone]

What mode do you ride in when you’re off road like that?

[@ScramblerStories]

If I can get away with it, off-road mode. Which keeps the traction control but dials it back. It's pretty good like that. But if there's going to be mud, or sand, I just do off-road pro mode so that there's no traction control.

[@tomjiunta1580]

Great looking bike. If I was taller, I'd trade my street twin for one.

[@ScramblerStories]

There's always the 1200 X now, which shouldn't be much taller than a Street Twin.

[@strapped2time]

Who did the tank for you in Charleston? That’s where I live and happen to be thinking about a tank paint job.

[@ScramblerStories]

You know what, I can't remember. It was in Ladson or Goose creek. But if you stop by Triumph of Charleston you can ask them. It was their recommendation.

[@strapped2time]

@@ScramblerStories oh perfect…. Those are my guys over there. Love your vids!

[@ScramblerStories]

@@strapped2time Yeah they're great. Appreciate you watching! Just got back to Charleston, so we'll be around for a least a few months.

[@danielpartida2531]

Hey there, what foot pegs did you install, looking for some wider pegs for my scrambler to wear bigger boots

[@ScramblerStories]

Those foot pegs are from Triumph. They're the "off-road" foot rests/pegs for the Street Scrambler. Tiger foot rests also work, and there's good options from Pivot Pegs and Lone Rider if you want something that can rotate for better standing positions. I'm probably going to switch them out for the Lone Rider ones (Tiger 900) eventually. $$$ though.

[@patricio5717]

nice setup, overall what is the weight increase with all the iron gadgets that you have installed? its noticeable?

[@ScramblerStories]

Thank you. It's not noticeable, but definitely added a few pounds. Not sure how much. Maybe 20 with all of the protection, luggage racks, center stand. But then a few pounds off with the decat. Next year, if I get to do the Biltwell 100, all of that and anything non essentially will come off for the race.

[@Cowdog1]

Nice video... new sub here. Cheers.

[@ScramblerStories]

Thank you!

[@Neltheros]

How does it compare to the Street Scrambler when riding off-road?

[@ScramblerStories]

Way, way better. It's much more stable thanks to the rake angle/wheel base, and the suspension is miles better in quality (not even counting the extra travel). There are so tradeoffs though. That's a lot of power for off-road, and it's easy to get the rear wheel loose, which can be a good thing or a bad thing pending perspective. It weighs the same, but the weight is higher up, and for my inseam, the height is normally fine, but there's been a few points where I had stopped on a hill, couldn't touch and then fell over! 🤣

[@Neltheros]

@@ScramblerStories do you think that all that travel is necessary? Have you ever ridden an XC off-road?

[@tawaitai]

Have you checked out MOSKO MOTO ADV Bags? Most burliest bags going and the owner actually rides and R&D all the gear.

[@ScramblerStories]

Yeah for sure. I like their stuff too, but the Lone Rider bags have been great for me. They've taken some hard hits off-road and are still fine. More importantly. they've kept my electronics safe.

[@MandeepKumar-bs2rg]

Dude , how tall are you ?? Scrambler 1200 xe has a good amount of ground clearance, is it comfortable for people who are 5 feet 9 or 5 feet 10inches tall ? I'm thinking of purchasing scrambler 1200 , it would be kind of u if u could enlighten me .

[@ScramblerStories]

What's your inseam? That's what really matters. I'm just shy of 5'11" but my inseam probably around 33". THere's a low seat option for the 1200 too, but make sure the sag is right first.

[@richardlawrence5485]

Ive scrambler 1200 xe and im 5.10 i cant flat foot it but i can manage ok 👍🏼

[@Ronin_Moto_KTFU]

What kind of range are you getting out of that fuel tank?

[@ScramblerStories]

Depends on the riding of course, but taking it easy over 200 miles. Riding aggressively,, around 150-200 miles.

[@Watch_Papa]

which rizoma mirrors.

[@ScramblerStories]

These ones. imp.i104546.net/4PdQgM Looks like they are out of stock from Revzilla though.

[@Ed_88]

Great mods. How do you stay warm during cold rides on the highway? Does the flyscreen provide any protection from the wind chill?

[@ScramblerStories]

Warm jackets! The coldest I've ridden with this bike (for extended periods of time) is high 20s/low 30s fahrenheit at night. That was ok with a heated jacket liner on. Otherwise the goal (excluding short rides) is not to ride below the 40s. 50s and up is ideal. But the flyscreen does make a little difference over a long period on the highway in the cold, because it does take some of the wind off the chest. But not as much as a large windscreen would.

[@Ed_88]

@@ScramblerStories thanks! Ever thought about installing those big ugly screens with all the touring you do on the scrambler?

[@ScramblerStories]

@@Ed_88 Never! Not a fan of the look. I heard they work great, but not for me on a Scrambler. If I was on a true ADV bike I wouldn't mind. But spoils the classic look in my opinion.

[@underwoodstudio1821]

how do you travel ? with such a small fule tank ?

[@rutaprojekt]

That "small fuel tank" is enough for 300-340kms. Trust me, I ride a Scrambler 1200XE.👍🏼🤙✌️

[@ScramblerStories]

Easily, the bike averages 50 mpg. Can do more if you take it easy, avoid 80mph interstates. I never have run out of gas, and we travel with a 3 gallon fuel bladder just in case if we need extra fuel (we only put fuel in it if there's a large gap between fuel stops, 200+ miles). Otherwise we both carry 1 liter emergency fuel canisters.

[@MickH60]

Easily.....

[@sanetracy]

beautiful bike. hows the acceleration when youre stuck between 2 tractor trailers on an interstate and youre already going 85? does it pull away quickly at that speed or does it take a while?

[@ScramblerStories]

I'd call it moderate at the speed. I've never had an issue doing that, but it's not as quick accelerating as it is at lower speeds. Not in 6th gear at least.

[@sanetracy]

@@ScramblerStories thank you for the reply. I'm still favoring it over it's competitors. triumphs are just so dang reliable.

[@ScramblerStories]

@@sanetracy Easy on the eyes too!

[@alexm3823]

Yep, I have same protection. But take a look under the bike, you'll see sump guard doesn't cover oil pan completely! Few inches unprotected! That is for easy oil change, so you don't need to remove guard each time for plug and filter. Once I got a boulder suddenly jumped from the front tire directly to rear sump corner. Small crack was enough to loose oil😩 Oil sump cost was about $400 (with gasket, o-rings) and waited 2 months from England. Saved on replacement, did it myself, whole day job, was needed to remove side frame members(+side stand, foot pegs, radiator, etc.). Now - my next 1200XE tuning is better sump guard. But there is nothing from Triumph. Found one steel wider aftermarket, but stupidly shorter than stock. Thinking about to make something myself. Now I keep J-B Weld and oil close and don't take rough roads😢

[@highflyingbean]

The scrambler 900 sump guard is longer and fits with some easy mods on the 1200 and will cover the oil pan.

[@ScramblerStories]

Yeah I was going to say the same thing Andy said. The skid plate for the Street Scrambler will cover the whole under carriage. I believe it needs to be modded slightly to do it, but a few users have done it. Including Triumph when Ernie Vigil raced the Scrambler in the NORA1000 in Mexico. The only reason I didn't do it, is it won't work with the center stand.

[@alexm3823]

Thank you guys! I saw Ernie Vigil Scrambler Guard, but didn't know that is from Scrambler 900, I thought that was custom made. I prefer carry stand in my motorcycle trailer for maintenance, and save some bike weight. New guard is my next purchase!

[@ScramblerStories]

@@alexm3823 That's a good move!

[@9time007]

Forgive my ignorance; but why modify a road biased bike to make it perform well off-road when you can purchase something like tiger rally pro? Assuming all these modifications result in same effective price as tiger.

[@ScramblerStories]

It's just as off-road capable as a Tiger, and the same money would need to put into the Tiger if I had gone that route. Crash bars, luggage racks, larger off-road foot pegs, etc. The Rally Pro is definitely better for touring due to the wind protection, but I like the Scrambler more. So it's about riding the bike you're most interested in. Love the Tiger though, would have one if I won the lottery. For what it's worth, I just did the Dempster solo and I passed a ton of ADV bikes. The Scrambler is far more capable than a lot of people would give it credit for.

[@MickH60]

Because we can, and it's just as capable.... And I don't particularly like the look of standard ADV bikes....

[@bobbyfoxworth4463]

Hey if you are going to use the words “TRIUMPH” and “DESERT FOX” you REALLY SHOULD mention “Bud Ekins” ! And IF YOU DONT KNOW who he was you REALLY NEED to google him ! 🦊🇺🇸🏁

[@ScramblerStories]

Oh yeah, Bud Ekins and Malcom Smith are two of my favorite riders from that period. J.N. Roberts too, all legends!

[@lawrencefranck9417]

What’s a street scrambler?.

[@ScramblerStories]

Triumph Street Scrambler, now just called the Triumph Scrambler 900. Basically a Bonneville with off-road styling. Or if you compared it to this bike, it's this but with 4.7" of suspension travel, a 900cc engine, and lesser spec'd brakes, suspension, 19" front wheel instead of 21", etc.

[@markarzhayev]

Based on this video.. You're very persuasive of the Scrambler 1200 😅

[@ScramblerStories]

I am a fan of it!

[@notgamingwithmax]

As cool as that bike is I don't think I could ever take a $15k bike offroad on anything more than a gravel or two-track.

[@ScramblerStories]

That's fair. I can definitely understand that perspective, or not wanting to take such a heavy bike off-road. For what it's worth, I crashed at 45mph in a deep rocky section on the Dalton Highway and the bike was fine other than some paint marks on the tank. And lowsided and highsided in that crash.

[@rodrigomercader3926]

That crossbar newds to go or be padded. There is a reason why offroad bike have padding in there and you dont want to find oit for yourself.

[@ScramblerStories]

Yeah I understand, but you also sit farther back on a bike like this vs a dual sport/dirt bike. I have the pad for it, but it's not been an issue for me. And I'm not doing anything too crazy with this bike.

[@ralphfoley4827]

No way would I use that throttle lock you're asking for trouble.

[@ScramblerStories]

No it's no problem. Just holds the throttle, so you can still roll off the throttle with it engaged, or just push the button and it lets go.

[@MickH60]

Not a problem for thousands of others...

[@charlesbrown9863]

16 litre fuel tank. Too small.

[@rutaprojekt]

300-340kms, no problem at all.

[@ScramblerStories]

Bike averages 50mpg, and that's not with taking it easy. Can do more miles per gallon if you stay off 80mph interstates and take it easy on the throttle.

[@Szlejer]

Yeah a 500+ lbs bike is a perfect scrambler... with bar end mirrors for offroad use.... Just LOL.

[@ScramblerStories]

Never once have had an issue with bar end mirrors. They're on the inside of the bark busters.

[@MickH60]

"just LOL", such an intelligent retort....NOT

[@paulking8055]

"Perfect" Rubbish, it's too big and heavy.

[@ScramblerStories]

Nonsense, that's what big muscles are for.

[@js_NaClT]

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[@MickH60]

Most medium to large ADV bikes are heavier mate, try again.. There's so many stup1d comments on this guys video.....clueless...

[@Takis214]

I've seen a video were a guy trying to scramble lost both exhaust,when the crack appears the time is short 😂😂😂

[@ScramblerStories]

Eeek, what bike? I have this one and a Street Scrambler and neither have ever cracked anything off-road.

[@_G_R_]

travel scrambler?)) man, you probably ride to a Brokeback Mountain ahahaha

[@ScramblerStories]

A year into this trip. All over the US, Mexico, and Canada. Arctic ocean twice, once up the Dalton Highway and once up the Dempster.

[@_G_R_]

@@ScramblerStories Do you know that you can hammer nails with a shovel? But a hammer is MUCH more comfortable. All this scrambler hype reminds me of barbershops with their typical clients - tough men, with beards, in sweaters. Which, in fact, are boys of about ~23+- years old. And half are also gays)

[@ScramblerStories]

@@_G_R_ Geeze, did a Scrambler hurt your feelings or something? Well have fun trying to stir the pot on the internet, meanwhile I'll keep having adventures on this awesome motorcycle.

[@_G_R_]

​@@ScramblerStories I think that it is posturing. That's why I joke about traveling on a scrambler

[@MickH60]

@@_G_R_ Funny, you're the joke mate, you come across as juvenile and childish.... Well done...

[@tawaitai]

Subd’ do you have an @instagram account?

[@ScramblerStories]

Yup, under the same name.