Triumph scrambler

After months of weighing up the options of which bike to buy next (KTM 690 SUPERMOTO or TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER)the triumph came out on top,it was the lure of something just a bit different and it certainly attracts attention !I the supermoto bug is still there but that will have to wait for now ,The scrambler has the Triumph off road pipes which sound fantastic ,especially through the tunnels ,being a twin it is very smooth around the 70-80 mph mark,the suspension is something to be desired but hopefully a set of progressive springs will sort that out,anyway I'm pleased with it so far and had a fair bit of rain dodging to do what with our wounder full English summer we are having this year.

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The pollock ride

A early 8.30am start from Woolwich Ferry heading for charing near Ashford kent ,on board was Gary ,stelios and Lady friend,the plan was to do a tour of the South East seaside towns of our youth ,stopping off at Canterbury briefly then through to manston airport the old world war 2 complex,where we payed a visit to the museam containing A spitfire and Hurrican ,from here on to whitstable ,Margate ,ramsgate ,deal.

A early sunday meetup at the Oakdene Cafe for a run through the picturesque lanes of Kent ,and a stop off in Whitstable for the obligatry portion of chips ,a great day through traffic free roads at our own pace .

My CCMR30

The weather has not been too good this summer so not much to add,so just to keep things ticking along here is a few pictures,one of my CCM R30 and a few more of the Brighton burn up a few of us from the CCM forum managed to ride to.

JAMBOREE AT BRANDS HATCH

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Jolly hockey sticks and lashings of ginger beer ! the Kent & Sussex jolly day out .

Check point Surrey !!!

In between the showers me Alan and Keith managed a run along the usual routes,stopped off for a break at the Kent surrey boarder for passport checks . The CCM needs a few adjustments ,suspension is one ! the rear is too soft and front to hard......... or maybe its a case of too many Dougnuts .

All Change .

Well after a dissapointing summer so far and limited time on the road , there has been a change round of some peoples bikes ! Tonys rather nice looking KTM690 SM and JOHN (AGAIN) on his KTM ADVENTURER ,My CCM has had a few updates ,REMUS race can ,K&N FILTER and a re-jet.

A COSMETIC RE-VAMP

Summers almost here so time for a bit of a spring clean and a tidy up of the bike ,after 2 years of ownership and 3 uk winters a bit of a change was need , fork shrouds removed ,crash bars gone and a new mudguard added ,i think it freshens it up quite nicely and gives it a bit of a lean look compared to the standard bike .

Yamaha xt660x at lydden hill

A new addition CCM R30 , its in standard form at the moment but when money is available i am planning to give it a bit of va va voom .

KENT/SUSSEX MEET

One of the hottest day of the year so far ! (april 2007)so what better way to enjoy a bank holiday with a little ride on our favourite roads .

XTX MEETS THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND

What more can you ask for ? One of the hottest July's in the history of the UK so it was time for a ride through the glorious Kent countryside and some fantastic winding roads,here are a few pictures.

A cosmetic update

Ok new bits to date,the handle bar grips have been change for a set of grey and black two tone progrips,these are a very soft compound compared to the original.
Another set of barend mirrors have been added also as the previous set where to fragile and buzzed to much to be effective ,a pair of motrax ones now adorn the bike and........................ they are excellent ,visibility at all times,the only problems is when filtering through traffic ,i will have to be a bit careful.
I have also got round to changing the tank panels for a set with no decals on and i have added some mesh panels to the panels cut out sections.
Engine wise i have had the engine set up on a dyno with a custom map,mid range punch has improved and the low down surging has almost disappeared.

THE FINISHED ARTICAL
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