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How is the seat comfort for longer rides?

I've watched a bunch of videos on this bike and just got to ride one for the first time last weekend. You're the first person to mention the short first gear, which was the first thing I noticed. It actually start out in second quite nicely! I was very impressed with it and would like it as a second bike just to explore around on locally.

Nice review, I did have an immobilizer issue which the dealer already fixed. Coming from a BV 400, it's a great first motorcycle.

I just bought the 400x a few weeks ago. Its a blast! I started riding a dirt bike 50+ years ago, and also currently have a BMW R1200GS. I find myself hopping on the Triumph nearly every day, even if only for 20-30 minutes.

With that short first gear, maybe one more tooth on the front sprocket would be in order…

Great video. I'll do this on my 400X (music is just a tad too loud)

It test rode both a few weeks ago. Both seemed to ride well, but the Scrambler seating position was better for me so I bought it. I'm loving it so far.

1st i planned to buy scrambler 400x ,but then i decided to buy speed 400...when comes to reality 😅

now that you’ve ridden both…speed or your scrambler …for road use?

pretty decent bike for starters

What happens if you also replace the rear sprocket?

what about a smaller rear spockt also

Great bike, great video! I'm also thinking about changing the sprocket. I've seen all of your 400X videos and I'm a little surprised that you seem to think the front brake is OK. I find the braking effect very poor and you have to use a lot of hand force. Are you thinking about it or do you perhaps have a solution?

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Hello, where can I find the key for the motorcycle seat, to close it with the motorcycle key? thanks

Already ordered a 15 ( KTM 390) frond sprocket

My girlfriend is so pissed I'm watching this video..... Lol

Crazy question I have the 660 Is the exhaust a slip on as well??

Great video. Looks like a project is ahead. Curious about your flyscreen. What kind is it and does make much difference? Helmet roar? Thanks.

Well made, clear and on the spot documentary! The chikee is a very interesting product and worth thinking about when my current TomTom is due for replacement. But, on the other hand, I ordered the 400x to get back to more basic motorcycling like in the good old days, so this might be a bit to much high tech?😅 Anyway, save riding and best Regards from Hamburg, Germany

Clean AF

I must be hexed. After watching your video, I figured the install wouldn't be too bad. Well, as soon as I pulled the forward engine mounting bolt back a few inches, the engine sprang backwards (or the front frame sprang forwards about a 1/4". It took me a few hours to figure out how to align everything again. After loosening the rear engine mount, and loosening the rear wheel to get some slack in the chain, I ended up attaching a ratchet strap to the rear of the frame and the front of the frame, and pulled them together enough to align the holes. What a bitch!! Interestingly, another video shows a Triumph dealership installing these bars, and they don't support the engine or remove the exhaust (in all fairness, the directions to block the engine only seems to apply to the Speed for some reason in the instructions).

What are the down sides of doing this? I’m a new rider and picked up my 400x a couple of days ago.

I don’t know why, but it bothers me that Triumph puts the chain on the wrong side.

Although in a high price range, excellent product and very well done, very explanatory video. Greetings from Brazil.

Gorgeous motorcycle

Im 5’4” and got a speed 400 Love it !!!

Excellent video and audio. That engine and the gearing...beautiful. I did the same change on my first V-strom and will do it immediately when I get the Scrambler.

Interesting I will do this mod it would of been good if you had done a 0 to 60 mph Comparison before and after the change, Also in the video you didn't enable off road mode! Because the traction control light was coming on! Also when off road mode is set by holding down the button for 5 seconds you know it in the mode because a light is permantly on the dash when it is

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This is definitely on my list of things to do sooner than later. I did the same thing with my CBR500R and it worked very well. I’m very happy with my scrambler overall. My only gripes are the really poor headlight performance and the massively over-brightness of the instrument display at night. Looks like you live in a nice part of the world. 👍😃

Is that the rubber cushion sprocket?

I love your videos. I just had my Scrambler delivered yesterday and I'm looking forward to modding it. I miss Tennessee tremendously with all the mountains and curvy roads. We hope to move back that way by the end of the year.

Does changing the sprocket void the warranty at all?

This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks! Question, the link to purchase the sprocket shows a Duke 390, and my assumption is it is interchangeable, correct? I'll be ordering mine now. I tried ordering the Speed 400 sprocket but could not get confirmation from my Triumph parts dealer that the Speed sprocket would work, he said the spindles showed a different part number. I was going to order one anyway as the sprockets are inexpensive, but I am just going to order your recommended sprocket. Thanks again, this will really help on the long stretches of highway I'll be doing on my annual motocamping trip in a few weeks!

What kind of phone mount do you use? The one that I have is centered (which is what I wanted) but it sticks up so high that it covers half the guage cluster in front of me.

I was very interested in this as well but I put bigger knobbier tires on my bike and that helped tremendously with the short gearing, it still even with taller tires feels like it could have better gear ratio so I may go this route! Keep up the good work bud!

I believe I may have to do this. Thanks for the great videos

Definitely going to try this. Not that I would ever ride a motorcycle on the Pellissippi International Speedway. Thanks for detailing the process and the results in a usable and easily understood format.

No need to pull the axle. Just loosen up the adjusters to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the old sprocket and install the new one. Just did mine the other day. I like the gearing change, bike just seems more calm in each gear.

Just ordered my 15 tooth sprocket. I was recently asked, why not use the 15 tooth from the Speed 400? Are those not available from Triumph? Also, what’s the tail bag you are using? I like how it connects to the bike. Thanks for the great videos! Keep them coming!

Thanks for posting. For me the 15 swap is working out great - I would have been able to do it quicker if I had seen this video first. I think this will help other less experienced people like me.

it always amazes me how many people dont know the design flaws in their bikes, EVERY harley engine has a major flaw and most people riding them have no idea so when you buy used you have to ask and have proof the flaw was fixed before you buy it. You have to add in the cost of fixing the engine. you have the pushrod angle issue issue with evo's the compenator issue with the 98's sumping issues with the 103's etc etc etc Know what you are buying and what work has been done it will save you big money if someone can prove they have done the repairs, and if they havent its best to walk away because they will never understand that the bike needs repairs when the breakdown hasnt happened to them YET.

This is why you always sell on the private sale market and BUY on the private sale market...if you buy or sell at a dealer you WILL get screwed BOTTOM LINE Ive owned several Harleys, and the only reason I EVER was able to ride Harleys was buying from people who bought them to say they had a Harley and didnt ride them and wanted them gone for cheap. You can get essentially brand new Harleys for next to nothing if you are willing to be patient and search long distances from your home location, Ive done it many times with great success.

If you have two phones - two drivers of the vehicle, will it ask which phone to connect to at start up? Or is this a single phone connectivity adapter? Android and iOS both?

Because that's what we need distracted drivers watching CZcams while driving😅😅😅

youtube.com/@RidgeRoamer Useful video. Much appreciated. What was the length of the replacement bolt you used to attached the upper guard to the long engine mount bolt. I bought an aftermarket crash guard (MotoCo) and it did not come with the replacement bolt. Also, do you know the size of the bolt that threads into the upper mount for the guard? The one where you pulled the rubber plug from? Yeah - there are pitfalls with buying aftermarket equipment.

Thanks.😊

That's not a Chief. The Cheifs were 4 Cyl.