[Hedonism]

in the best way

y'day and today I spent two days in Tuscany on "Eroica" trail (this is the official site of the permanent open track)

almost 600 km in two days, of which more than 200 on unpaved roads, the weather was crazy..... rainy, sunny, muddy.... coming back home big shower..... I'm happy but destroyed.

the bike is almost ok, today I rode from 09.30 to 17.30.... no lunch, just gasoline (twice) and a couple of stops for pictures.... after 5 or 6 hrs the saddle is uncomfortable... the saddle bag for sure forced me to stay in same position all day long... but y'day I fixed it far from my spot and I almost lost it...

the real issue is the rear mono.... the rear wheel was dumping a lot.... (the saddle bag almost lost, and a rear indicator not working now ) adding the rapid throttle, on heavy dumped trail, I'was fighting a while.....

some pics:

first day approaching Eroica, with friends:

rain...

mud...

a lot.....

day 2 Eroica (alone)

next stop is 1st service, just the rear indicator not working, and a couple of time, on downshifting, the engine "cioff" and "dead". remeber to open the throttle

 

[littleowl]

Well done looks like you enjoyed yourself! Mine also due for first service, put another 200 miles on it today. I agree with what you say about the rear suspension and the throttle - hope they can improve things at the service!

 

[JET]

One of my rear indicators (right) stopped working at about 400 miles - the bulb was blown. I got a new bulb from Halfords (British autoparts superstore). It cost all of £2.50.

 

[Mingu]

fantastic photographs! will you be uploading a video as well??

 

[Hedonism]

I just checked the bulb, it look in order, may be it just lost position, unfortunately, once I unplugged and checked it, has no the bike key, so will try tomorrow if replugging worked


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[Hedonism]

fantastic photographs! will you be uploading a video as well??

no, I set cam on camera mode only, because I'll save the pics and usually forget the videos


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[DenverDuc]

Wow nicely done! Glad to see an UE used like that!

 

[Mingu]

no, I set cam on camera mode only, because I'll save the pics and usually forget the videos


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ahh unfortunate, i would of liked to hear her spinning up >

 

[Mixup]

in the best way

y'day and today I spent two days in Tuscany on "Eroica" trail (this is the official site of the permanent open track)

almost 600 km in two days, of which more than 200 on unpaved roads, the weather was crazy..... rainy, sunny, muddy.... coming back home big shower..... I'm happy but destroyed.

the bike is almost ok, today I rode from 09.30 to 17.30.... no lunch, just gasoline (twice) and a couple of stops for pictures.... after 5 or 6 hrs the saddle is uncomfortable... the saddle bag for sure forced me to stay in same position all day long... but y'day I fixed it far from my spot and I almost lost it...

the real issue is the rear mono.... the rear wheel was dumping a lot.... (the saddle bag almost lost, and a rear indicator not working now ) adding the rapid throttle, on heavy dumped trail, I'was fighting a while.....

some pics:

first day approaching Eroica, with friends:

rain...

mud...

a lot.....

day 2 Eroica (alone)

next stop is 1st service, just the rear indicator not working, and a couple of time, on downshifting, the engine "cioff" and "dead". remeber to open the throttle

Nice photos sure just small teething problems, how did the front Olins springs preform, were you satisfied with them?

Will

 

[Ed K]

Nice HD, sounds like you and the Scrambler had a good time, and really got to know each other.

 

[pacman]

Wow--great ride. It's cool that you're actually using it for extended off-road trips! Springtime is tough on motorbikes!
Now you'll have a good sense of before and after when you install the Ohlins rear shock--are you still going to be testing that?

 

[PeteI]

Well done looks like you enjoyed yourself! Mine also due for first service, put another 200 miles on it today. I agree with what you say about the rear suspension and the throttle - hope they can improve things at the service!

Man so envious. No bike and two little children. Is there a GOD???0

 

[TC3]

Someone who actually uses the bike how it should be...nice! Myself....Not gonna get it that dirty but will tackle some ford crossings when I get it...

 

[Hedonism]

.... uhm... I forgot.... to underline

don't worry to take the Scrambler on dirty road, the issues I suffered (rear indicator stop and resume to work, as well loosing the rubber under the seat holding the tools' bag all due to to shacking) did not occur on the unpaved roads in pictures that are almost flat, but on "wood's trail" with stones and holes.... where riding was hardest and can't leave the handlebars to shot pictures.

 

[Mixup]

.... uhm... I forgot.... to underline

don't worry to take the Scrambler on dirty road, the issues I suffered (rear indicator stop and resume to work, as well loosing the rubber under the seat holding the tools' bag all due to to shacking) did not occur on the unpaved roads in pictures that are almost flat, but on "wood's trail" with stones and holes.... where riding was hardest and can't leave the handlebars to shot pictures.

How are your new Olins working out, is it better, the same?

 

[Hedonism]

the fork cartridge works fine.

have not changed setting, because was very first ride, and I wish to "learn" the bike without too much variables (tyre pressures, preloading etc etc.)

on completion I'll reduce the front preload (to have softer work) and add compression brake to avoid forks go to end. will test next day. However all the troubles coming from rear mono will return to front.... so working with fine setting on front is "useless" before changing the rear mono. I mean the cartrdige is needed to avoid half problems but to enjoy it in full, need a "real" rear mono

 

[Mixup]

the fork cartridge works fine.

have not changed setting, because was very first ride, and I wish to "learn" the bike without too much variables (tyre pressures, preloading etc etc.)

on completion I'll reduce the front preload (to have softer work) and add compression brake to avoid forks go to end. will test next day. However all the troubles coming from rear mono will return to front.... so working with fine setting on front is "useless" before changing the rear mono. I mean the cartrdige is needed to avoid half problems but to enjoy it in full, need a "real" rear mono

Thanks for that looking forwards to seeing your report when all has settled down, sure lots of us would like to do the same.

 

[Hedonism]

This is one of the hardest points... What looks like a small hole filled by water, was a trap of mud... We all then stayed on the left

A lot of stress

 

[Joe Canuck]

@Hedonism, I am getting a pair of these and by looking at your pics these may be of interest to you.

 

[Hedonism]

I got... but need to reduce the gear shift lever's link because there's not enough clearence between lever and footrest