The Scrambler has about 3" more legroom than the T100 (but even less horsepower). I test rode a new 2019 T100 on closeout and almost bought it, but I thought it a bit cramped. For what I want it has plenty of power. It replaced a 1976 BMW R75/6 as my hot weather bike. As such it has MUCH better braking and about the same power. The suspension and lighting of the Scrambler are significantly WORSE than the old (but significantly modernized) BMW. The Scram's suspension and lighting will have their turn at upgrades as time goes by.
Just a nostalgic touch reproducing the British "pedestrian slasher" plates from the sixties and earlier. I think they became illegal in about 1970. You'd know that better than I.
@The Cheese C'mon! I am a surprise a minute. Comes with being mental.
Yes I did and I agree. The T120 ergonomics don't fit my tall guy problem. I love the 1200 scrambler, especially the XE, but I didn't want to invest that much in this bike. I don't find unfaired bikes to be comfortable over about 70 mph and the 50 hp of the 900 does that quite well. I was specifically looking for an air-cooled carbureted 900. Really, I'm just replacing an old BMW 750 with it. There are two marques that I"d wanted to own before I hang up the helmet. One is the Triumph twin and the other is a Moto Guzzi. I"ll get around to the Moto Guzzi if the Lord tarries and I keep exchanging oxygen.
My R100 had the best single bulb headlight I've ever ridden, complete with left side of road cut-off. The Triumph looks nice in blue and white.The Scrambler has about 3" more legroom than the T100 (but even less horsepower). I test rode a new 2019 T100 on closeout and almost bought it, but I thought it a bit cramped. For what I want it has plenty of power. It replaced a 1976 BMW R75/6 as my hot weather bike. As such it has MUCH better braking and about the same power. The suspension and lighting of the Scrambler are significantly WORSE than the old (but significantly modernized) BMW. The Scram's suspension and lighting will have their turn at upgrades as time goes by.
Old Blue...
Thanks Dave. The quality of the Triumph reflector is very poor, plus it is only 5-3/4" diameter. There is a 7" conversion available made from Bonneville parts as it has a 7" headlight. I like the way the 5-3/4" light looks on this bike and may try replacing the reflector with a Cibie or Hella version and if needed supplement with a small set of LED driving lights. I cleaned the inside of the reflector with alcohol and installed a Philips CityVision Moto H4 bulb that I ordered from England. I've been using them in all my bikes for years (both H4 and H7). Can't get them in the US so I order them from Amazon.uk The turn signals, tail and brake lights, and dash indicator lights are all "Prince of Darkness" quality. It's been said that the three positions on a Lucas headlight switch are "Off, Flicker, and Dim". I don't think these are Lucas parts, but it's fun to poke the badger.
^^ This...how do you NOT burn yourself on that exhaust? Nice bike otherwise.Nice Ride - but the first thing I would do is probably burn my leg on the exhaust!
I used to run a 73 Triumph Trident and wish I'd never sold it.
And yes, those are Converse Tennis Shoes - VLGATT.
