Hello from confused of Swansea

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Matrix, Feb 8, 2015.

  1. Matrix

    Matrix New Member

    Feb 7, 2015
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    Morning my given name is Mike and as the title says I am a little confused at the moment I am trying to decide between a Scrambler and a T100 .

    My heart says Scrambler my head says T100 .

    Both have pluses but only one has a minor negative so I really am torn.
     
  2. roadrider

    roadrider First Class Member

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    Morning,only you can choose the right bike for you.
    Ride both and see which you prefer.
    I'd go for the Bonnie personally as I think it handles slightly better but the Bonnie can be a bit on the short side.
    You pay's your money you takes your choice.
     
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  3. Matrix

    Matrix New Member

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    I have ridden both and apart from not liking the handlebars on the T100 I like both very much. I think in the end it may just come down to which colour I like best lol
     
  4. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    You can always change the bars on the bonnie - I did for lower and narrower lsl ones.
     
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  5. Matrix

    Matrix New Member

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    I looked at other bars I might just get a set of scrambler bars if/when I decide lol
     
  6. ColLamb

    ColLamb Active Member

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    You have to ride both.

    The characteristic of the engines are totally different.

    I like to ride the Scrambler, but living with it is another matter.

    My T100 is great and I love her, more than my TEX. Only downsides of the T100 is it can feel cramped if you have long legs and the ride is more harsh than the TEX/

    The bars are perfect for me, riding position is OK, handling is good, its more of a plodder than a Sunday blast bike.

    Then there is the smile after riding the T100 to consider.

    My TEX will be sold before my T100.
     
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  7. Richard H

    Richard H Noble Member

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    Just on looks I prefer the Scrambler but I've only ridden a T100 which I felt was too low and cramped for me but I'm 6'3"
     
  8. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    I have Scrambler shocks on the Bonnie now - 20mm longer than stock, and will be fitting Scrambler front and rear mudguards when they are painted.
     
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  9. McMikey

    McMikey New Member

    Feb 6, 2015
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    Welcome to the forum Mike
     
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  10. ColLamb

    ColLamb Active Member

    Jun 29, 2014
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    I forgot to add that due to a replacement part mishap I had a Scrambler for 4 days. It was great fun with one very quiet roundabout taking five orbits to go around before I had to leave it due to traffic, its a punchy engine with great handling but does not feel as well made as the Bonnie.

    I am 5-10 and my T100 is a bit cramped but as it is not for touring then for everyday and weekend use it is ideal.

    You pays your money and takes your choice.
     
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  11. chrispy

    chrispy Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum :)
     
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  12. Matrix

    Matrix New Member

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    Well I'm not confused any longer as of the 1st of March I will be the proud owner of a Bonneville T100 Black
     
  13. Matrix

    Matrix New Member

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    I have already started looking at mods
     
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  14. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    "Doomed, we're all doomed !"
     
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  15. Clarkey

    Clarkey Well-Known Member

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    Hi and and a very warm welcome to the triumph forum
    Hope the weather is good for you on the 1st March
    I brought my 1050 only last year the previous owner has added some nice mods ,but I can't seen to stop searching and buying more
    Once you start you can't stop
     
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  16. Matrix

    Matrix New Member

    Feb 7, 2015
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    Damn my reputation has spread to here already ;)
     
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  17. Matrix

    Matrix New Member

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    Here she is

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  18. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi Matrix, your picture is a very large file size and takes ages to load. I've just resized it with a free program, as an example, just notice how much quicker it is viewable:

    tmp_8661-20150301_125546282108037 (800 x 450).jpg

    Just for your info, the above picture has a file size of 120 kb, as opposed to your original of 4,600kb. So approx 30 times smaller.
     
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  19. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

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    Hi mike and welcome to the Forum.

    When buying a Bonnie or a Scrambler these bikes are sort of like a blank canvas as there are so many different after-market parts you can get for these bikes, with companies like British Customs, LSL, Roland Sands and Zard to name a few that you can add to so you can get the bike you want. Here are a couple of bikes we have done at the shop I work at lately and they look fantastic.

    Cheers

    Steve

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