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bigscouser

Hello all, hope you don't mind my stopping by....

While I'm an old hand at Triumphs (well, since '99) and have had a bonnie before ('02), I am new to this forum and new to my gorgeous looking Scrambler too!

I'm based in Kent, England and have big plans for my pride, mostly in preperation for a six week tour of the US in March/April '08....

Looking forward to your thoughts on where's best to start playing!!!

Cheers,

Ian

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'07 Scrambler - Matt Black
Mods Done:
Zard Exhaust, AI Removal, Unifilter, Jenks Vel. Stack, Single Seat & Rack, Flyscreen, Handlebar brace, Tachometer, Headlight guard

Mods Planned:
Avon Distanzia tyres, F3 Forks, New Shocks, Brake Upgrade, Black Mirrors, Rizoma Brake Reservoir, Front Fork Brace, New rear light and indicators, Bash plate, Triumph Heritage Badges

Iceseven

That is great! Post a picture when you can, I am very anxious to see the matt black!

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bigscouser

Will do. I'm planning to get some online tomorrow....

Cheers,

Ian

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I'm a traveller, not a commuter. It's about making the most of the journey, not rushing to the destination.

'07 Scrambler - Matt Black
Mods Done:
Zard Exhaust, AI Removal, Unifilter, Jenks Vel. Stack, Single Seat & Rack, Flyscreen, Handlebar brace, Tachometer, Headlight guard

Mods Planned:
Avon Distanzia tyres, F3 Forks, New Shocks, Brake Upgrade, Black Mirrors, Rizoma Brake Reservoir, Front Fork Brace, New rear light and indicators, Bash plate, Triumph Heritage Badges

JBarn3

Congrats on the new bike.

Must see pics!

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'06 Scram. TORs, UNI filter, 120 mains, 1 shim. Ikon 7614 shocks, Progressive fork springs, EBC HH brakes, NB Scrambler SuperBars, PIAA Ion Crystal amber headlight, ...

2112

I think you just may be the first matt black owner here.
Congratulations on such cool color.

What color finish is the engine?

bigscouser

Thanks guys. It was a toss-up between getting a black/red bonnie and modding it to Scrambler spec or getting the Scrambler.... I was swaying towards the bonnie, then the matt black came out!!!! Throw in the £750 of accessories that Triumph are including for free and it was a no brainer for me!

The engine is brushed laquered finish, not the black one. I actually prefer it, as I think that would've been too much black... can't believe I'm saying that!

Anyway, I have a plan to de-chrome the bike completely, replacing everything with brushed metal or black anodised finish. This includes:

Zard 2-into-1 high exhaust
Black mirrors
Anodised bars
Lucas "sport" brushed tail-light and indicators
Anodised rear rack
Alloy rims, black anodised, with brushed stainless spokes


In addition, other mods planned are:
High flow air filter
Jenks snorkel replacement
Rolling Road setup
Ikons front and rear
Norman Hyde brake upgrade

After that, I'm guessing it's decision time:
1100cc kit plus either new carbs or megasquirt
Air-box removal

And finally, putting the beast on a diet and see if there's any way to lose about 30-40 kilos in weight (including the changes listed above)!

So, that should be the next couple of years sorted!!!!!

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I'm a traveller, not a commuter. It's about making the most of the journey, not rushing to the destination.

'07 Scrambler - Matt Black
Mods Done:
Zard Exhaust, AI Removal, Unifilter, Jenks Vel. Stack, Single Seat & Rack, Flyscreen, Handlebar brace, Tachometer, Headlight guard

Mods Planned:
Avon Distanzia tyres, F3 Forks, New Shocks, Brake Upgrade, Black Mirrors, Rizoma Brake Reservoir, Front Fork Brace, New rear light and indicators, Bash plate, Triumph Heritage Badges

MattTriumphs

That black scrambler looks sooo awesome! Kind Mad Max style. Can't wait to see pics, and congrats!

vonroll

Pics! Please.

Where are all the tourists when you need them? :???:

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2007 Scrambler / Roulette Green w/TORS! :)

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UraniumC

If yer gonna have a black bike, matt is definitely the way to go! Wicked cool. :wink:

years from now should my Goodwood need refinishing...

JC

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2006 Goodwood
Progressive Front Springs, TORS, Tach, Dart Fly Screen, Extended Seat Bolts and, of course, Union Jack License Plate Bolts.
Formerly: VTX 1800C
"God must love stupid people; He made a lot of them."

sweatmachine

who is Matt Black?

the color is spelled "matte black" ya numbskulls!

now, PICTURES! :-D

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Click for a picture of my slightly modified Bonnie