I’ve been tempted by the Triumph Scrambler for some time, originally I sat on the XE model but it was just too tall for me. So when Triumph launched the Scrambler X with a lower seat height, I jumped at the chance to test ride it.
However, I was underwhelmed with the bike after Triumph had made so many changes, it simply did not give me the wow factor that I was looking for.
I thought that was it!
I had given up on getting a Triumph Scrambler. However, as I walked out of my local dealership after the test ride the sales guy had his own XC model out front, and he mentioned it was that bit lower than the XE and let me sit on it. Suddenly I was back in the game, the search was on to find a new XC, however, having been discontinued in favour of the Scrambler X, I thought that finding a XC was going to be difficult.
Now I’m not a big believer in fate but a few days later I was up in the middle of the night, unable to sleep and aimlessly scrolling though bike adverts and laid my eyes on the ideal Scrambler. Advertised by West Coast Triumph Glasgow, was a brand new XC but it was far from standard. I was captivated by the array of upgrades plus the advert stated that they had been meticulously installed by the skilled hands of the Factory Trained Technicians, I was hooked instantly.
I contacted them first thing the next morning and by midday the deal was done, and the anticipation of finally owning a Triumph Scrambler was palpable.
The guys at West Coast, pulled out all the stops and the bike was delivered to me just a few days later by A2B Motorcycle Movers Ltd.
I swung my leg over the saddle and ignited the legendary Bonneville 1200 Twin Engine. With a torque figure of 110Nm at 4500 rpm and 89hp at 7250rpm, I was looking forward to getting out for a ride, but that would have to wait as the delivery date coincided with the wettest day of the year.
So with my new pony tucked up in the garage, and just able to look at the bike, it meant I could get a close up of all those additions, such as the LSL Flatbars, Triumph’s High Mount Front Fender and Headlight Grill and the Kellerman Atto Micro Indicators, all of which which have already transformed the Scrambler into a head-turning masterpiece. The addition of the Tec Bike Parts exhaust meant the Scrambler’s sound track was impressive too and the gold heat wrap and petrol tank from the chrome edition model added that little bit of bling.
I envision many thrilling adventures ahead with this bike but as any true motorcycle enthusiast appreciates, a motorcycle is more than just a machine, it’s a canvas for personal expression. As many may know from my CB750K project, putting my own stamp on the bike is important to me; however, whilst I’ve already begun planning future modifications to further enhance my Scrambler’s character and performance. Each modification will be carefully selected to elevate my Scrambler, not over do it. So stay tuned for updates as I continue to transform my Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC.
One final thing, I don’t normally name my bikes but for some reason I just felt the scrambler needed a moniker. Therefore, as she’s a bit bit of a monster from Scotland, I’ve decided to call her ‘Nessie’.
Until next time….work hard, ride safe.
Craig – Kiln Moto
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