Re: What options and accessories to order

[Bill Flowers <waflowers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Previously, you (Eric Sheley) wrote:
> At 05:12 PM 10/25/1999 -0400, Bill Flowers wrote:
>  >Well, it isn't quite a done-deal yet, but it appears that I am about to
>  >sell my pickup and RV trailer.  Once this is done I think I'll quickly
>  >be into the local dealer to buy my Sprint ST -- I just hope the blue one
>  >is still there waiting for me.
> 
> Wahoo! and there was much rejoicing .....

It may be slightly premature.  I'll be waiting until just into January
(or maybe late December, just in time for a nice Christmas gift for me
and the dealer) to do the purchase.  <sigh>

I could go for it this weekend (the pickup and RV are being bought and
driven away Friday) but I don't like the size of the payments I'd be
making.  It is a tough decision, but I'm going to hold off and save for
a larger downpayment.

> Get the 3 box, but forget the backrest. If you really want one someone on 
> the list I'm sure will have one you can have as they really look like crap 
> once installed as the adhesive can't hold the (poorly fitting) backrest 
> tight on the topbox. Plus after trying it on and off, my wife preferred the 
> feel with it off.

OK.  The backrest is something I can always add later.  If I never have
it my children will never know the difference.  ;-)

>  >Living in Florida I don't think I'll bother with the heated grips.
> 
> Can't agree with you here unless you live in the Keys or don't ride beyond 
> October (or don't ride at night). I've been in Florida for over 10 years 
> now, and this was the first bike that I added the heated grips to. I will 
> never own another bike without them.

I'm sold.  I'll order the heated grips.

>  >Willemina (my wife) will get my current bike, so that means she'll get
>  >the tank bag also.  Should I buy the Triumph tank bag or get another
>  >Tour Master?
> 
> I got the Triumph bag. I also had one for the 509 and the old Sprint as I 
> found them to be very reliable, well designed bags. I added a few quick 
> release fittings to allow the pad to come on and off in just a couple of 
> minutes. I love the bag, but honestly only use it on long trips as the 3 
> panniers usually afford more storage than I can use.

I've heard both pro and con about the Triumph bag.  I'll just have to
take a look, compare it to what I have now (which I really like) and
decide for myself.

>  >What about the tall screen for when
>  >those hurricanes blow through?
> 
> Some don't like the look or change in wind flow. I enjoy the extra height 
> but it came off during the summer to increase airflow. Was really wishing I 
> had it on coming home at 1am from Daytona.......

Since I'll be getting the bike in winter (admittedly FL winter) the
extra height will be nice for the morning commutes ... along with those
heated grips.  :-)

>  >What else?
> 
> - Throttlemeister cruise control

Planned for later.

> - Sigma Digital speedo

Tell me more!

> Eric
> Pt St John, Florida

Where is that? Once I've got my ST, and past break-in, I'll have to ride
out your way to finally meet you.

- --
Bill Flowers
Clearwater FL


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