Lowering the Scrambler 1200 XC/XE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ธ.ค. 2024
- Many people have complained that the Scrambler's stock ride-height is too high. So here are two straightforward modifications than can make all the difference! Giving you more confidence & control around town and in traffic.
TEC Lowering Springs are available now: www.tecbikepar...
Rear Shock Bolts: 30 Nm
Front Yoke (lower & upper) Pinch Bolts: 25 Nm
Thanks for watching!
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What a perfect solution, and the fact the standing height without rider is almost the same, means it still sits nice and stable on the side stand and not "over upright" then needing the stand shortened.. Good to see you back up with videos buddy.. Take care and keep safe.. Del & Pennyxx
Hi, I just this afternoon (4.20.21) installed these lowering springs along with the recommended front forks adjustment . I had time for a quick blast. What a fantastic transformation ! Yes, I have better contact with the pavement at stops, and the overall center of gravity has been lowered. It really feels like a different motorcycle. Thank you for a great product, as well as the clear instructional video.
So I went ahead and installed them myself. I totally forgot I had a nice bike jack. Also I didn't need the vice. It was easy just in my lap.
Thanks for all the detailed steps, especially about the gasket rings and the washer on the bottom part.
I ended up losing the left washer INSIDE the wheel for a bit. I wrapped double-sided-super-sticky tape to a screwdriver to fish it out. :D
Other than that, it was fast and simple, no issues with anything.
It's like a totally different bike now.. It's so much easier turning around.
It's amazing how much difference that 30mm makes.
Ah - I will order these for sure - just need the extra confidence of being more sure footed when road conditions are not flat - well done on another great modification!
Go for it!
Well done springs! I used to enjoy long distances, now I love the city driving too!
Great to hear a fellow Geordie doing a bike review / sharing info. Thanks I have that bike and love it!
Hello, I have a 1200X 2024 Scrambler, So thanks to you I have now lowered the bike with the simple suggestions you have suggested. Thank you very much it has been very helpful . David.....Adelaide......Australia.....
The more I look at the model of Triumph, the more I start falling for it. It seems like a great, fun, all around bike. Thanks for showing how to make more accessible for those shorter of stature.
Easy install. Indeed, one inch drop before putting any miles on. Thanks TEC!
Finally! Have been waiting for something like this so I can get my feet flat and a bit more confidence 🤙🏻
Did you get around to lowering your bike mate?
Yet another worthwhile present to myself!.....I dropped mine on a steep camber after stalling at low speed....prior to fitting your booster plug....because of my short arse inside leg measurement...This is what I’ve been waiting for....I was contemplating swapping the XE for the XC...But no need to now, cheers for that! I’ll soon be out of space for the Tec stickers in me garage!
Hi, and now you are always satisfied with the XE lowering or you go on XC ?
@@touflevrai …I did think about swapping for the xc…but this saved that expense. And to be honest, if I get to go on another tour fully loaded with the wife and luggage … I’ve got the option to change back to the original springs for the extra ground clearance.
@@scramblerkrush5088 you make same off road with lowering mod ? I want to know if on off road, the lowering does not impact the driving. last weekend i tested a friend's xc for an afternoon and the xc is really easier to drive off-road. This is what I find out about the lowering kit or change my xe by an xc.
@@touflevraiLight off road, gravel and fire tracks etc….Basically, if you lower the forks in the triple clamps and the lowered springs will give it the same seat height as the XC …if you have tried the xc you will know…I’m no expert, but since I got rid of my Ktm 690 enduro (which is, to be honest, much better off road)…I found that the Triumph XE, once on the move on the road, was just as fun, and a wee bit more practical for what I wanted as an all rounder. With a better capacity for a pillion etc.
I’m used to enduro bikes, but with the triumph being 40kgs heavier than the KTM it’s a bit of a handful if it does go over. Being only 5’8” short arse…doesn’t help catching it if it does go!
Bought the scrambler but knew I was too short (5’6”) these spring landed today and fitted following your video with little issue and I have zero mechanical talent. Much better now I think if I get the triumph low seat I will be flat footed as it’s supposed to lower by 1 inch. PS the mirrors I got from you are very good too👍
Are you on the XC or XE? I’m 5’6” too with 28” inseam. I reckon the XE will still be way too high for me…..
Good work George. I really fancy getting a Triumph 1200 Scrambler after watching this 👍
Brilliant.... the extra inch makes all the difference! I'll be getting me some of these for mine before spring! 😁👍
C S. That's wot all the girls say.....
They sure do 😁
Brilliant!!! just what I've been waiting for.
This is SO what I need. I've had my XE for a couple weeks, and I've nearly dropped it several times in close quarters slow turns due to the height.. because it sits SO high..
It looks to be a quick half-hour or less swap.
I ordered the springs from the US distributor, arriving tomorrow.
I'd love to do the install myself, but I have no lift, no vice, etc., and I think it'd be better for resale if the work was done by the Triumph dealership.
I can't wait. :D
How did it go? Did it make much of a difference?
@@jayb2175 It helped.. a little.. not enough... ultimately I didn't keep the bike.. fuel issues.. every day the first time I'd start the bike, no matter how long I left it on before starting, it would start up, then choke and die immediately after.. sometimes also on the 2nd start.. they couldn't fix it after being in the shop 4 months. Triumph swapped it out for a new '24 Thruxton RS at their expense.. I also didn't like how the XE rode, felt, and it was still way too tall.. it just wasn't really meant for normal road riding.. and I only wanted the off-road capability for the occasional need, but I realized I didn't want to beat it up off-road either... but I'm loving the Thruxton.
Great Video, thanks for the lowering springs just what i was locking for
I got one and will try to fit soon. Thank you for the video.
Absolutely brilliant
Perfect. Just what I need
Hi five for a very well explained video , hands on with spanners , reminds me of the 1960,s ,when some one down the cafe would find an answer to most things , or their dad new what to do . Thank you .
I love how easy the Triumphs are to work on. I'm fortunate that the XE fits me perfectly but, I haven't seen a bike this easy to fettle since my old SV650 nearly two decades ago 🙂
Thanks for the great vid guys, purchased the heavy duty springs from you a few weeks ago but had not had chance to fit, all done today really easy job.
Una magistral explicación paso a paso.. muchísimas gracias por iluminarnos.. saludos desde Paraguay 🇵🇾..
Craftsmanship and imagination, well done. The only thing better would be if Triumph could provide this as an option on the production line. Either that or . . . and I never thought I’d say this . . . provide a similar automatic lowering feature as Harley-Davidson’s Pan America.
Awesome been looking for a solution since this bike came out since it’s way too tall for me but it’s my favorite triumph. Thank you for doing this.
Glad I could help!
Excellent,as usual!👍😀
Great video I love the XC but I am to short ,but now there is hope!!d
Thanks, you’ve just made my day. Been wanting this machine since they released it, but being a shortarse it was just too high. Problem solved, much appreciated.
Glad I could help
Interesting. I bought a 1200 XC because I didn't like the tiptoe feeling on the XE. I'm 6' 1" tall too. Even on the XC, I'm not flat footed at a stop. I never thought of this as an option. I got a cheaper price, and a bunch of mods already done to the bike, so I came out ahead I think.
J’ai monté les nouveaux ressorts Tec sur mon 1200 xc et c’est super j’ai enfin les 2 pieds bien au sol 😀👍
Thank you for this video. I replaced the rear shocks on my Royal Enfield 650 twin with 30mm shorter ones just hours ago and I did find it a bit hard going so I was interested to see how a professional bike fettler would tackle lowering seat height. As always, I was impressed. So far I'm undecided as to whether I will slide the front fork tubes up in their clamps 30mm or so. When it stops raining and my operation scar heals some more I'll go for a trial ride.
Hi George I have the XC showcase model with the driving lights at the lowest clamp can you still raise the forks to lower the front end with those installed
Fantastic
Well done again George big fan xxden
Great video, thank you. I wonder if you can do the same lowering on the Speed Twin 1200. I like the bike very much but it is a little too high for me. Today I have Kawasaki W800 with the low seat(76Cm/30in) and it fits me well. My inseam is about 29 in. Per S. from Bergen, Norway
just wondered when you were going to sort out a 2 into 1 exhaust that runs low ?
Anyone know if that's the lower seat option? Thanks for the video!
Great video, and very good solution/results. 👍👍
Fascinating and very informative, thanks.
Would love a lowering kit for the re 650s . I have seen people milling costum buttom links for the rear suspension wich are 20mm shorter . What do you think
Why would you lower an Enfield 650?
@@mark.e.p my gf is only 1.53m tall / small and rides my gt from time to time . Also for the bobber style look
Great video 👍👍
What's the maximum travel of the shocks? I'm going to set my sag and don't have a way of raising rear wheel and measuring at the same time. Also if you've got the maximum travel of the front forks that would help!
So triumph tell me the suspension is optimised for rider weights of 70-90kg. I'm a tad over this so can't get my XC pre-load to meet the right parameters, I have mine almost all the way into max pre-load. If I understand correctly I need a harder spring to get into the rider sag zone for me. This is a softer spring, so would make the problem worse? - question, not a statement - I need to gain another inch over my low seat and this looks perfect
That's exactly what I am thinking... I need harder springs to get into the 25-30% of my suspension travel. I have my preload maxed out and I'm at about 40%.
@@CyrilHelnwein The 25% uprated springs are now on our web shop on the scrambler 1200 pages
@@TECBikeParts that's great! Do they raise the height of the bike at all or just increase the preload?
This is a genius idea. When I sat on the Scrambler it's a little too high for me but also its so stiff it barely moves even though I'm about 100 Kg. I looked at the preload and saw it was at the lowest setting. After that I figured that the bike wasn't going to work for me.
Great work, I want to buy this bike but I'm 5'8" and so little worried about the height. With your work and a good pair of riding boots all should be well.
Would you lower the front of the interceptor the same way
George, Great producet How do I get it shipped to California. I tried to order and no US drop down.
Amazing video cheers
many thanks, great video, great explanation, do you also have the springs to lower a XC???
already saw the kit is for XC and XC... thanks.... if you only lower the front, Which will be performance of the bike?
Yes we do
Thank to you 👍
Do you make a lower spring with the extra weight capability?
And with a passager that is also suitable ???
one question: WHY ?
they made that bike so it sits that high for a reason,
i bought an XC which is still tall.
i wouldn’t think of lowering it.
it’s great to ride with the bike perked up like a dirt bike.
it looks great
Shhhh
@@jayb2175 : lol
you mentioned loctite to be used, which strength you recommend? medium or more?
Thank you
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Perfect and super useful video！！！！
Hi Can I ask if your street twin slip ons can be fitted to a T100? If they cant do you have an option for the T100 replacing the pea shooter stock muffler. Yours sound awesome. Thanks
sorry won't fit as the exit pipe is at a lower angle, we will be making a full system later this year
Hi George is this with the standard seat? as you can get a low seat which gives you another inch.
This is the stock seat, I did not want to change it as I find it quite comfy
Is there no option to ship to United States?
Do you have a spring rate for a 65kg weight (naked, without any gear)?
What is springs part numbers ?
That's an amazing video! If you own any of Royal Enfield's 650cc bikes please do a separate video like this to reduce the seat height. I'm planning to buy a GT 650 in coming days (in India). It will be more helpful to me. Also tell us the availability of these Lowering shocks in India (like how can I get it to my country).
we make lowering shock units for that bike, supplied in India by Speedmonks
@@georgemilburn6213 kindly leave the link of Speedmonks here.
Nice. What is your inseam and how tall are you?
He said 32" inseam
I was sitting on the fence on buying a Triumph Xe. But your discussion about the price of repairs if Dropped has made me decide to pass on this bike. It Looks
like I'm Buying a Rice Burner.
Best Wishes! M.H.
I drop mine all the time riding off road. The parts are definitely $$$$ to replace, so the scars stay for the most part. What really ticked me off was when I found out the plastic side panel that covers the fuses and relays costs $250 USD to replace - just the molded plastic bit, not including the aluminum accents and hardware. Way rapey. This is not a cheap bike to own, but I love it just the same.
Will you guys be selling these in the US?
Hi
first batch is being shipped from the UK to USA next week
I've done this to my 2020 XE and now I have a slight banging noise when going over bumps...anyone else experience this?
If you can do springs for this bike, then what are the odds that you’re able to do a set of springs for “a heavier gentleman” who rides an XC?
yes we have made the 25% higher rate springs now, due to popular demand see- www.tecbikeparts.com/product/heavy-springs-scrambler-1200/
How tall are you George?
5ft 10 in
Thanks George. Looks like at 5' 8" the XC will fit me better.
Where’s the Himalayan update video
I’d just buy a lower bike in the first place, it doesn’t inspire confidence if the bike is too heavy and too tall, they should make more motorcycles with lower seat height for riders with short legs. ⚙️🔩🔧👍
So, being 215#, I should have just gotten the xe and used max preload. Huh.
the bike is not for short people ,,, money dont make you tall hahahahah,,,, get a 900 .. we cant get a 1200 at least we can ride it ,,,
Why lower a scrambler? Thats like buying a Land Rover and expecting it to be comfortable, and perform perfectly on roads and motorways! ...Scramblers need ground clearance and long travel suspension for off road, high speed shenanigans.
He did explain why
Some owners have shorter legs ...
I'm yet to see anyone actually ride one where they need all that travel. I ride my 900 off-road, mud creek crossings with 180mm travel usd fork conversion and taller rear and never have issues. The 1200 is overkill for a pretty bike that rarely gets ridden rough.
@@thisisme7587 just for info - have you seen this guy ride this bike? th-cam.com/video/1N1VV4sDhHQ/w-d-xo.html
@@ianvandermerwe9659 that's pretty standard stuff. I ride that sort of stuff all the time on my 900. But he's fast so 👍 i'm sure some guys do but I don't see it. My point is you don't need all that travel unless you're hitting jumps and getting 3-4 ft air or gnarly hills with ruts. I'll have to get some go pro happening I've come across plenty of guys in the bush who think its hilarious that I'm doing it and that's with 180mm travel no worries. Have a good one 👍
damn Hobbits, cut off your bollocks! ...creates more room as well 🙃
Excellent video, many thanks.