Newb To Triumph Just Bought A Scrambler 1200

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  1. Bret Morey

    Bret Morey Well-Known Member

    Apr 20, 2019
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    Hello. I'm joining you from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania, in the US.

    Been riding motorcycles my whole life, but mostly offroad. Picked up a Suzuki DRZ400 to get some road riding in the mix a few years ago, and found that I liked it. Great bike all-around, but not the best for serious road time. Decided I needed something that I could take on longer journeys on highways, but still go offroad at any time without worrying about destroying it. Started looking at various adventure bikes, but just couldn't get into the style of them. Ducati Desert Sled was looking like the right fit for me, but then Triumph released the new Scrambler 1200s and I knew this would be my ride. Went out to test ride an XC, and after riding it there was no way I was driving my car home from the dealership. Bought it on the spot, and couldn't be happier about the decision. I've only put 800 miles on it in the two weeks I've had it (200 miles in an incredible downpour of hard rain), but I am already totally in love with this thing.

    Thanks for having this open community where I can come in and discuss my new baby, and hear about yours.
     
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  2. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

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    Welcome in mate, nice bike, we will of course need pics or it didn't happen. Lol
     
  3. Bret Morey

    Bret Morey Well-Known Member

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    As requested:
    At the dealership
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    In my garage
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  4. Bret Morey

    Bret Morey Well-Known Member

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    And the next day in Great Trough Creek State Park near Balance Rock
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  5. Eastbournemark

    Eastbournemark Proud Snowflake

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    Beautiful bike. Enjoy the scrambler and the forum. There are some very knowledgeable people here. All the best.
     
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  6. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Howdy Bret, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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  7. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  8. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Good morning and welcome in. Enjoy your new Scrambler and always remember to always ride safe. I always like to hear from another rider who started out in the dirt!
     
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  9. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Bret and welcome to the forum :)

    Enjoy your new ride :cool:
     
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  10. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Bret.

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  11. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome.....
     
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  12. The ST

    The ST Active Member

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    Hi and Welcome. Looks like the kind of bike you can ride alongside velociraptors !!
     
  13. Bret Morey

    Bret Morey Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for all the warm welcomes!
     
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  14. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Bret and welcome to the forum :cool: Nice ride, especially like the 1200 engine across the rev range
     
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  15. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
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  16. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Hi Bret, Welcome to the Forum, enjoy that new ride mate :cool:
     
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