[yzfaddict]

Originally Posted by rst89

I too was surprised that we didn't get user manual but I downloaded the same. It requires 2L of engine oil as per manual of 10W-50 grade.

Take your time and read the same in peace.

Hi, thanks for the info. Please share the link to download the manual. Also, i am getting an issue in shifting gears btw 2nd to 3rd. It misses out 7 out of 10 times. I assume it is because of Oil

[Avikiwi]

Dear TeamBHP,

I have read quiet a few reviews here and prefer them over 10 minute videos on YouTube given by people who don't own said vehicle. So I'll do my part and share the cons and pros I've observed in my ownership so far.

CONS
1. No headlight at night (half my odo has been night drives, and I haven't exceeded 60kmph most of the time due to this almost non existent light, I feel like triumph is enforcing speed limits without electronically locking the machine with this headlight)
2. Horn sounds so weak that people don't even acknowledge I'm there (I've had an easier time getting space to overtake while revving my engine like a madman)
3. Lack of specific spare parts (in my case the right hand guard, I haven't had a replacement available for almost an Year, thank God for m-seal.
4. Rear brake feels lacking compared to the front, lacks bite.

PROS
1. I've never had the vehicle stay at service for more than 12 hours even without appointments, very supportive.
2. Never had any lack of power during the last year of owning this beautiful bike, did a top speed run and hit 157kmph on the speedometer, which is more than enough for our roads.
3. Tires provide more grip than I initially expected as they weren't road focused, in quiet a few cases the bike could lean more but it was me hesitating. It does give the occasional rear end slip while on a sandy patch like I'm drifting but I've gotten used to it by now. It's fun raising clouds of sand behind me, don't know about the people following me though.
4. Best mileage I've had is usually at 70-80 kmph at 5th gear of 35kmpl. The same at 90-110 kmph in 6th gear but only when roads are flat, so forget it. I also tried driving for a week letting everyone on the road know that my bike revs to over 10k rpm in every gear and got 20kmpl mileage, don't do this.
5. The sound you get when let go of the accelerator and don't touch the clutch is absolutely heavenly, I usually let the vehicle slow down by itself due to lack of acceleration and downshift instead of breaking and this beautiful sound has also cleared my pathway more times than the horn ever did. People just assume I'm fast even though I'm slowing down and just give away.
6. Watching people stop and look while the vehicle is parked, and kids asking to do a rev bomb is a bonus of owning this.

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by nasirkaka

* The front brake has started making squeeking noise.
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You can use copper grease on the backing plate of the pads to reduce or eliminate this noise.

[rst89]

Originally Posted by Avikiwi

Dear TeamBHP,

3. Lack of specific spare parts (in my case the right hand guard, I haven't had a replacement available for almost an Year, thank God for m-seal.

Right hand guard was available at Triumph Service centre at Camp, Pune. You may enquire with them, friendly guys and good servicing area.

Originally Posted by yzfaddict

Hi, thanks for the info. Please share the link to download the manual. Also, i am getting an issue in shifting gears btw 2nd to 3rd. It misses out 7 out of 10 times. I assume it is because of Oil

https://www.manua.ls/triumph/scrambl...-x-2024/manual

[Uchihaitachii]

Originally Posted by yzfaddict

Hi, thanks for the info. Please share the link to download the manual. Also, i am getting an issue in shifting gears btw 2nd to 3rd. It misses out 7 out of 10 times. I assume it is because of Oil

Well for starters you can adjust the free play between clutch lever and clutch cable. Adjust the free play until you don't miss the shift (this should fix the false shifts you are getting)
And yeah i agree with the oil issue the stock prolube oil is kinda of mediocre in terms of gearbox shifting experience. For me the clunkiness feeling was there when i was doing gearshifts. you can also try to change the oil to motul 7100 (thats what i have changed it to after the first service)

[nasirkaka]

Originally Posted by Red Liner

You can use copper grease on the backing plate of the pads to reduce or eliminate this noise.

As a matter of fact, I had bought an expensive tube of Wurth copper grease (costing around 1100Rs) basis suggestion from a friend who does a lot of online research and seriously believes in the same. looking at his great conviction about copper grease working on brakepads, I was convinced too and bit the bullet and applied the grease on my versys 650 pads, but to no difference. Later read that grease is best kept away from vicinity of brake pads and rotors as the temperatures generated are very high and can melt any grease, be it copper or gold. And any sort of lubricant around the braking component will reduce the braking also along with the noise. That copper grease tube may still be lying somwhere at home.

Originally Posted by Avikiwi

Dear TeamBHP,

CONS
1. No headlight at night (half my odo has been night drives, and I haven't exceeded 60kmph most of the time due to this almost non existent light, I feel like triumph is enforcing speed limits without electronically locking the machine with this headlight)
2. Horn sounds so weak that people don't even acknowledge I'm there (I've had an easier time getting space to overtake while revving my engine like a madman)
3. Lack of specific spare parts (in my case the right hand guard, I haven't had a replacement available for almost an Year, thank God for m-seal.
4. Rear brake feels lacking compared to the front, lacks bite.

1. Headlight is not too bad in isolation when there are no vehicles around. But useless when there is on-coming traffic. Best bet is to install a pair of aux lights. Alternatively, there is an option from VAISHNU where once can replace the entire LED dome. One rider in our group has done that and is very happy with the result. Its a plug and play system with a relay.

https://vaishnu.com/product/vaishnu-...ELrqtu3k5zA_EW

2. I have replaced the stock horn with a Bosch horn and its much better.

3. Bangalore thankfully does not have much issues with spares. I recently got handlebar and some other spares and they were all available.

4. Rear organic brake is actually good, but may require some adjustments. Some in our whatsapp group are very happy with rear organic pads and some complain on the same. On my bike the rear is sharp and nice. So I guess could be something to do with braking system. Changing front to sintered helps greatly too.

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by nasirkaka

As a matter of fact, I had bought an expensive tube of Wurth copper grease (costing around 1100Rs) basis suggestion from a friend who does a lot of online research and seriously believes in the same. looking at his great conviction about copper grease working on brakepads, I was convinced too and bit the bullet and applied the grease on my versys 650 pads, but to no difference. Later read that grease is best kept away from vicinity of brake pads and rotors as the temperatures generated are very high and can melt any grease, be it copper or gold. And any sort of lubricant around the braking component will reduce the braking also along with the noise. That copper grease tube may still be lying somwhere at home.
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A good way to solve brake squeal is to put some copper-based grease on the back of your brake pads. That's very important so I'll say it again in CAPS : THE BACK. Copper grease is extremely resistant to pressure and heat and if you get any on the front of your pads, you'll need new pads and rotors or discs.

https://www.design911.co.uk/blog/hello-world/

Granted its a porche, maybe your triumph brakes run hotter?

Also this friend you talk about seems quite intelligent...you should invite him to join the forum.

[nasirkaka]

Originally Posted by Red Liner

https://www.design911.co.uk/blog/hello-world/

Granted its a porche, maybe your triumph brakes run hotter?

Also this friend you talk about seems quite intelligent...you should invite him to join the forum.

Porsche is well out of my league, so I would not bother to go there. But both Brembo and EBC do not recommend copper grease (or any grease) on the back of the pads for motorcycles. One can lightly use silicon grease on the piston cylinder during brake caliper assembly service, if one must. Else there is a dedicated brake caliper assembly cleaner spray (also by wurth).

Like I said, I have tried the copper grease application on back of Versys brake pads without any noticeable difference, so its tried and unsuccessfully tested and not just going by the internet.
And this friend I am talking about is already on the forum. Maybe I should send him the almost new tube of Wurth copper grease. Its of no use on my Triumph, might work on his Porsche.

[yzfaddict]

Originally Posted by nasirkaka

2. I have replaced the stock horn with a Bosch horn and its much better.

Hi, could you share more details about it? Model no. or maybe a direct link to purchase?

I want to change it, in Delhi traffic, no one pays heed to it!

[nasirkaka]

Originally Posted by yzfaddict

Hi, could you share more details about it? Model no. or maybe a direct link to purchase?

What I think I am using is Bosch Symphony. The horn is meant for cars and that is why it comes as a twin set (low and high tone). I have just used one of them (low tone) and that itself if louder than stock. This is an old horn which I had on my previous bike. But this is shaped like a trumpet and installing in in that space is a bit of challenge. I think I had slightly modified the clamp for fitment. Best bet would be to get a disc type horn from bosch/roots/hella and install it. You can also visit some automotive shop in places like karolbagh where shopkeepers have different horns on display and can connect to hear them.

[nasirkaka]

FIRST OUTING OF 2025

It was the first weekend of the 2025 and some of us freinds decided to celebrate with a short breakfast outing. There were 4 riders along with a BHPian biker who was in mood to ditch his 390 Adv and explore around on his Thar that day. Intent was to look for some mild trails and soak in the crisp winter morning along with some chit chats and usual friendly banter. We decided to loaf around the vicinity Kanakpura, some 60 kms from Bangalore.


The lineup. Two Triumph 400x, a BMW 310R, a Vstorm 250 and the Thar in the background.


We reached Kanakpura in good time and decided to explore some hill trails around the region. Kanakpura road is transformed into a decent highway but we soon went off it and into smaller country roads enjoying the sight and smells.


We found a nice trail up a hillock and decided to attempt the same.

The Terrain.







Trail was mostly loose soil with stones and rocks. Some sections were steep climb with bends making it challenging.

The Struggle.





Getting traction on the loose sandy soil was difficult and rear tyre was spinning all over the place. After some struggle and customary drops we helped each other to the hill top. It was a good one hour excercise and by the end of it all, we were sweating on a chilly winter morning.



Where as the Thar was completely in its elements, running circles around us struggling bikers.



Lovely view from the hill top.





Coming down was equally challenging but thankfully un-eventful.



After some yummy breakfast comprising of hot idlis, vadas, Mangalore buns and coffee we decided to explore some more.



Serious discussions where to head next.



We found a nice grassland some distance away on another small hillock. The place was green, scenic and serene with only chatter of birds around. we spent some quality time there, relaxing and chatting.













The sun was getting hot it was time to pack-up for the day. On the way back, we stopped at a nice garden restrurant for some refreshments and cool drinks before heading home. All in all, a well spent day around things we love which is nature, trails and bikes.

[100Kmphormore]

Trail was mostly loose soil with stones and rocks. Some sections were steep climb with bends making it challenging.

Extremely. Gangadhareshwara (the name of the place) is extremely tricky in some sections, especially that one steep incline where the G310R fell. I had gone there to offroad (my first and last time) with my Himalayan and a Classic 350 of a native of that area, and boy, did the native enjoy his time with the Himmy, especially with the Powerage sans the db killer. He is accustomed to riding such stretches like hot knife through butter on commuter scooters/bikes and being short but well built, muscled the bike through on that incline without falling in one shot as I simply couldnt gain traction or the impetus to surge ahead. The Classic was similarly given the "treatment", with bald tyres and bent cone set sans riding gear while I suffered a couple of tears on my riding pants falling off. Though I got better at trail riding after that

Was the breakfast at the new Vasu hotel?

[nasirkaka]

Originally Posted by 100Kmphormore

Extremely. Gangadhareshwara (the name of the place) is extremely tricky in some sections, especially that one steep incline where the G310R fell. I had gone there to offroad (my first and last time) with my Himalayan and a Classic 350 of a native of that area, and boy, did the native enjoy his time with the Himmy, especially with the Powerage sans the db killer.
Was the breakfast at the new Vasu hotel?

This was my third ride to Gangadhareshwara in last few years, and what I have noticed is the terrain changes drastically with season. The monsoon fury creates deep ruts and water channels eroding the soil. First time I had been on the 310GS and it was menageable. Second time, I had gone there on Xpulse and it was post monson and the entire climb was badly affected. I had tough time even on a bike like Xpulse. I have some videos from that ride, not sure how to share it here. All in all, a good spot to try some offroading.

And the local boys are so used to the climb, they do it on all sort of vehicles including scooters, and even with pillion.

Vasu is very crowded these day, even the new one so we gave it a miss and had breakfast at Harohalli.

[acedriver_9000]

Originally Posted by nasirkaka

We found a nice grassland some distance away on another small hillock. The place was green, scenic and serene with only chatter of birds around. we spent some quality time there, relaxing and chatting.

In those grasslands how do you deal with possibility of presence of snakes?

[nasirkaka]

Originally Posted by acedriver_9000

In those grasslands how do you deal with possibility of presence of snakes?

The thought did cross my mind and I mentioned others that there could be snakes around. Usually we wear tall riding boots, so that gives some sense of protection.


But at this place, there were many stones and rocks hidden in the tall grass and one fellow rider went over one and had a fall. That large stone is not visible in the pic below, but you can see a smaller one in the grass, to give an idea.