Who rides motorcycles?

[Kyle_in_Tex]

 

[Darth_DMack]

Got rid of the OEM Pogo Sticks that were on my wife's '22 Triumph Street Scrambler (900). Even though she's tiny, it was WAY under sprung, and had very shoddy damping.

I ordered the Fox remote reservoir shocks that Triumph brands, and added them. Now I could set the preload for her, and tune the compression damping for her. Unfortunately, I had to ditch the side back rack, and now I have to sort out luggage options for her. What a difference they make!!!!

I have some progressive springs and gold valve emulators from Race Tech coming, to get the front end squared away for her.

 

[CalG]

Got rid of the OEM Pogo Sticks that were on my wife's '22 Triumph Street Scrambler (900). Even though she's tiny, it was WAY under sprung, and had very shoddy damping.

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I ordered the Fox remote reservoir shocks that Triumph brands, and added them. Now I could set the preload for her, and tune the compression damping for her. Unfortunately, I had to ditch the side back rack, and now I have to sort out luggage options for her. What a difference they make!!!!

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I have some progressive springs and gold valve emulators from Race Tech coming, to get the front end squared away for her.

I've been meaning to get the Gold Valves for the VFR since I bought the thing in '99. ;-)

 

[Darth_DMack]

So, my ‘22 XE got the heavy springs for the rear Ohlins shocks (upper rear springs) from TEC Bikes USA, and I set up my suspension. I went full clockwise on Compression and Rebound on the Ohlins…. Then came counter clockwise 8 clicks on both. I set my preload at 8mm (I’m 255 with gear) and my sag came in just right in the rear with 8mm of preload dialed in.

Forks: I went full in, then one full turn counter clockwise on the preload, (OEM springs)… Rebound / Compression… went full in clockwise, then one complete turn counter clockwise on both.

Out doing Scrambler stuff today, the suspension was night and DAY different than before. Before, it was all OEM, no settings.

Out on the wildlife preserve today, dropped the hammer. I’m no fan of the Karoo 4 front tire. It definitely washes out if you push hard.

I absolutely LOVE this bike!!!!

The wife’s Street Scrambler got new tires (Dunlop Trailmax Raids .. 110/80 front and a 140/80 rear), along with Fox shocks in the rear, TEC progressive spring kit up front. Her bike also is night and day better. About to go from a 41 tooth rear to a 43 tooth rear on the Street Scram to “shorten” the long first gear. She absolutely LOVES this bike! Making the Street Scrambler into a NOT-so-Street Scrambler.

Out riding in a local wildlife preservation area, some very technical areas, rocky, steep climbs and descents, wet in areas, nice speedy gravel areas, and about 15 miles of nature. Love these bikes!!!

Cockpit view on one of the fast areas

My 1200 XE

The Wife's Not-so-Street Scrambler

Great ride!

Post Ride Food...

 

[Hodado]

I sold my Harley last year and don’t miss it
Worked on an old project BMW and plated it recently found out that the old bikes don’t ride like the new ones no regrets I don’t go that far

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I'll bet that Triumph 1200 twin has some low end grunt.

 

[TractorTYMe]

I just put some fresh tires on my -83 Honda XL600R, after some Berryman B12 through the tank she runs absolutely much better. Just turned 7000 miles on this old girl. Bought'er 2 years ago with 4800 miles.

 

[Wood_Butcher_Dav]

Nice morning for woods riding - get them dirty then go get them clean !!!

 

[Cycledude]

Any Tractor by net members attending or watching the 2025 Iron Butt Rally ?
Starts today in Coralville Iowa

2025 Iron Butt Rally | LDXRally

www.ldxrally.com

 

[blacktruck]

Any Tractor by net members attending or watching the 2025 Iron Butt Rally ?
Starts today in Coralville Iowa

2025 Iron Butt Rally | LDXRally

www.ldxrally.com

Yep, I have followed it for years. I ride a lot of miles annually but don't know if I would have the stuff to even get in to something like that. I didn't notice it was starting in Iowa this time.