Scrambler thinking of a scrambler

Hello, I just purchased a 2009 T100 that has a Thruxton front end and handle bars. The last 4 years I've ridden Yamaha and Harley cruisers. Now I'm trying my hand with the T100. My goal is to convert it to a scrambler. I aim to adventure ride the back roads and logging trails of the awesome northwest, mostly Oregon and Washington state. Any advice on the conversion is welcome. Money isn't a problem, but the conversion is one I can carry out in my garage.

 

If your after a bike for A road, and caff style riding, I don't think you can go wrong with the scrambler. I've had mine for about 3 months now and it's great, I changed the tyres (knobbilies) to Avon Trialriders, great tyre, much better grip and in my opinion look the part too. Also if you like it loud, British custom exhausts, mind they are very loud, great. Go for it!

 

Thanks for the info, especially tires. Do the Avons work well on pavement as well? As far as pipes go, I like them more on the quiet side of things. Thanks

 

Yes, I only ride on the road.

 

The scrambler is a great bike and there are so many aftermarket parts available so that you could personalize it if you wished, go and ride some first and when you see the bike you like buy it!!

 

Hi,
I got a new scrambler just a year ago from Bill Smith's in Chester. Just had it's first service today, still love it! The one thing I would do first is change tyres, the Bridgestones that come as standard are not the best - they look very butch though. There is a thread on this forum about this subject. I did test ride one with the Arrow exhaust didn't notice much difference in power but the noise was better.

 

Get one! I'm lovin' it! Still early days at 250 miles in, but I like it more each time I ride it. It suits me as a 50-something, to ride at 50-something (plus a bit when needed).

 

Hi nibby, I've had my scrambler from last November and love it to bits. I bought mine from my local triumph dealership and was lucky enough to get mine at the right time as it was an ex demo. It's in the colour I wanted and with only 300 miles on the clock and because it was a demo bike I got it for a thousand pounds less than a new one. Maybe that's an option for you. Triumph tor exhausts would be next up on the noise scale and you can pick them up off ebay and Gumtree for a good price.