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Re: New post and potential buyer

Todd,

You're asking the wrong group --- no one here is going to tell you to get
anything else but the Sprint.

I spent two weeks riding the twisties on a K1200RS --- too long, too heavy,
and only good for Autobahn blasting (its a beautiful machine, but I don't
think even BMW knows why they built it).   The Ducati is not nearly as
refined as the ST, and the R1100RT, while a good bike, doesn't compare with
low end torque and smooth power delivery throughout.

I'm 6'0'' and have had no problems with long distance riding.  As a matter
of fact, many of the ST owners have added Gen Mar risers to their bars to
make the bike a little more touring friendly.   With the stock screen in
place the smooth air pressure against my chest at speed (cruising for hours
at 80-100 mph) is just perfect; no pressure on my wrists, no need for me to
have the Gen Mars,  and the leg room is decent.   Most people on the list
rave about the optional luggage---- I seem to be in the minority of those
who don't have it.  I love the clean look of the upset aftermarket race can
and hate the look of the cumbersome hardware staring at you if you take the
bags off (also with bag mounting, the exhaust has to be rotated
down----ruins the lines of the bike when the bags are off).  I am perfectly
happy with a good set of Chase Harper soft luggage for long distance hauls.
True, the carrying capacity doesn't match the Triumph bags, but I've learned
to pack light and have never had a problem.

None of the other bikes you're considering are as versatile as the ST.   Its
a great canyon carver, pulls like a freight train and will do long distance
jaunts without a hiccup.     If I remember correctly, it also seems to have
come out on top of most comparison articles with several of the bikes you
have listed.

So there you have it.   A no brainer, get the ST.

Lance "Dawgmanaut" La Certe,   Denver, CO    '99 Red ST
- -----Original Message-----
From: todd brockmeyer <tbrock500@xxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 10:46 PM
Subject: New post and potential buyer


>Hello all,
>I'm sure you get this all the time so I apologize in
>advance.  Please ignore and delete if this type of
>post occurs frequently.
>
>I am very close to buying a 2000 ST, but would like
>some more convincing.  I am looking at the ST vs. a
>BMW R1100RT, K1200RS, and the Duc ST2/4.
>
>Talking to my local dealer (MCC in Villa Park IL) the
>ST looks very close to what I am looking for.  I have
>yet to test ride one, but the shop only has a RS as a
>demo.  What are the main differences between the two?
>Should I expect a similar ride between the two?
>
>Being 6'0" tall I am somewhat concerned about the the
>riding position.  Anyone about my size have any input
>on this.  My goal is to be able to spend a good time
>on the bike without the pains I have seen with my late
>1960's Suzuki's (tolerable for their age and being a
>two-stroke) or my now sold (thankfully!) HD Sportster.
>
>A little background on myself.  It has been about
>three years since I bought my first bike, and now find
>a small collection in my garage.  All five being
>Suzuki 2-stroke street bikes (three T500's and two
>T20's if that means anything to people on the list)  I
>bought a HD Sportster because I liked my friend's
>bike, but since moving out of the city of Chicago I
>realize how limited it really was (any speed over 40
>mph).  Something about not being able to feel your
>hands after a 50 mile ride, my Suzuki's are even
>better than that for road trips.  I sold the HD
>recently and now need a replacement.  My brother has a
>'98 Thunderbird Sport that got me looking at Triumphs,
>as well as all the excellent press regarding the ST.
>
>Depending on my ride this Saturday, if it is not
>raining, I may be serious in buying the ST.  Since
>there are not any BWM dealers in the area that seem to
>want to let someone test drive a bike I may have to
>take the advice from the list.  Of course I have
>trouble trusting a place that wants to sell a bike
>based on the looks and reputation of the manufacturer.
>
>Thank you for your time, and I hope I did not annoy
>anyone by the newbie ramblings.
>
>Todd
>
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