Saving a sizeable chunk of money is no easy task in these tough financial times, but having a strong sense of discipline and a dream end result certainly makes the sacrifices along the way a little easier to swallow. But then you reach your target, and it’s finally time to hand over the hard-earned cash. For Spanish motorcycle enthusiast Luiscar, getting maximum bang for his buck involved making a wise decision when it came to purchasing his new bike, and then finding just the right people to help make it his own. The finished product is this gorgeous Triumph Scrambler 900, built by the talented team at Tamarit Motorcycles, now known to the world as Anet 157.
Having pooled his pennies, Luiscar knew exactly which motorcycle he wanted to buy, as it had been the apple of his eye for a while. The modern Triumph Scrambler was everything he needed in a bike: a highly reliable and sweetly styled modern retro, perfectly suited for customisation and, most importantly, a great bike to ride on and off-road. But the decision wasn’t simple. Should he throw all his savings at the big brute, the 1200 XE, or save around 30% by going for the smaller 900 model? In the end, he decided that not only would the 900 leave him with some cash for customising, but it was also better suited to his needs.
With a brand new Scrambler in his possession, it wasn’t long before it was time to make some changes. And if you live in Spain and Triumphs tickle your fancy, then there’s no better place to go than Tamarit Motorcycles. Sitting down with the team, Luiscar made a few minor adjustments and then joined the crew for endless weekends of adventure, exploring the rugged interior of the country, camping out in some incredible locations, and putting his Scrambler 900 to the test in just about every environment and riding scenario imaginable, and then some.
Now a fully-fledged member of the Tamarit family, Luiscar was more than convinced by the incredible customs he was riding alongside. It was time to spend the rest of his money transforming the Scrambler 900 into a bike that was truly his own and capable of tackling the increasingly tough tracks he was riding. To tame the terrain, the factory tyres, with their road-focused tread pattern, were swapped out for a set of true 50/50 rubber, perfect for tackling sand and dirt. The rear shocks were then upgraded, with a slight height increase and full adjustability, thanks to the new Ohlins units.
The next modifications focused on making the bike battle-ready. The stock front fender, which sits snugly over the tyre, just wasn’t right for rocks and gravel. The team created a new mount for the lower triple clamp and fitted a high-mount fender, giving the bike a more aggressive look. Next, it was time to dive into the Tamarit parts catalogue, where they grabbed their Himalaya sump guard, which provides maximum protection for the engine and two more Tamarit parts that act as armour; a grille for the front headlight and an alloy chain guard replacing the stock plastic one.
While getting the looks of the bike right wasn’t a huge priority for Luiscar, he already loved the appearance of the Triumph, the guys eventually convinced him to make a change. They added their vintage Dakar-style front cowl for a tasteful touch, and the fuel tank received the classic Tamarit badges. Then it was into the spray booth, where the glorious white, red, and gold colour scheme was laid down, adding to the racer appearance, and finished off with a set of race numbers in black.
On the right side of the bike, the big heat shield covers a new exhaust, cleverly taken from the larger 1200 version and adapted to fit, providing a few extra ponies. Not a fan of the stock rear end, Luiscar retained the inner fender and added a Tamarit tail tidy, complete with a neat LED taillight and indicators. To match, the factory front turn signals were ditched, and bar-end items were added to reduce the risk of being snapped off. The stock seat was swapped for a Tamarit two-up, which is both more comfortable and provides a place to strap down luggage.
The final step in this relatively simple build was to add the handmade engine badges before getting ready to saddle up and ride! “This project has been cooking for many years and has gained even more strength with each of the Tamarit Road events we have held. Luiscar has been a steadfast supporter at our events, and we have enjoyed many kilometres together, which have helped us get to know him and, above all, consider him part of the Tamarit family. We hope he can enjoy many more Tamarit Road events alongside his now-baptized 157 Anet.”
