Poor roads

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by David George, Oct 20, 2015.

  1. David George

    David George New Member

    Oct 20, 2015
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    Looking to get my first retro Triumph and much prefer the Scrambler - despite steamy value - due to the poor roads where I live.

    However wondered if anyone had any views on how the T100 handles poor, muddy and Stoney roads?
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi David and welcome. Any of the Triumph Classic range can do a certain amount of gentle off-roading but if it's going to be daily usage then the longer travel of the Scrambler will help. It might be a good idea to fit any version with front mudguard extension, engine bash plate etc to protect the finish of the bike you buy.

    I look forward to seeing how this project develops.
    Good luck,
    Dave
     
  3. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome - plus what thebiglad said.
     
  4. David George

    David George New Member

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    Thanks for the comments. I assume there's scope for varying road tyres with 'nobbles' and lifting mud guards a little?

    Thanks again - reassuring
     
  5. David George

    David George New Member

    Oct 20, 2015
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    Sorry meant to add - on the T100
     
  6. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi David, the single most wonderful thing about this Triumph Classic range is that there is a huge after-market items for making your Triumph, YOUR Triumph.

    Yes knobblies, yes to different mudguards, yes to just about anything you can dream up. They are the archetypal (not sure if I've spelt that correctly:oops:) blank canvass.

    Bare in mind the Scrambler comes with a 19" front wheel (off-road orientated) and knobblies! But you can get a T100 with a 19" front wheel as well, which means a wide range of knobblies.

    Dave

    PS On my T100 I put Thruxton/Scrambler suspension to give longer travel and loads of other mods to make her look and go better and be MINE!
     
  7. David George

    David George New Member

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    That's great thanks - all very exciting
     
  8. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Be excited David, be VERY excited :D:D:D:D:):):)
     
  9. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    Welcome to the forum - must admit - I like the look of the scrambler and may test ride soon
     

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