RE: Taken the plunge

["David McCarthy" <dave.mac@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hooked then? Good man.

Don't buy everything at the NEC! I need something left for my visit the
following day!!

Dave McCarthy

Had enough, gone out on the bike!!!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Mike
> Bostock
> Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 12:27 AM
> To: Sprint Mailing List
> Subject: Taken the plunge
>
>
> Thanks to everyone who replied to my post "New Member".
>
> I took the '99 Sprint out for a test ride for the whole of Monday
> afternoon.  Apart for nearly dropping it in the car-park as I started off
> because the foot-pegs were higher than I expected :-(, and getting carved
> up by a Reliant Robin on the first roundabout I encountered :-(( (he
> wouldn't have been able to do this half an hour later), I had a great time
> - it only rained a little.
>
> It was, I have to say, a quantum leap from the Silver Wing of 13 years
> ago. I understand that the first gear is needed for moving around
> car-parks but what are those other four between it and top used for?  I am
> sure I could see my white knuckles through my gloves!
>
> Consequently I have bought it!! I pick it up on Saturday :-))))))))
>
> Being 6 ft I found, as promised, that the slipstream hit me just under the
> chin so I have asked for a Zero Gravity Double Bubble screen to be fitted.
>  I have also requested a Scottoiler (Touring).  A hugger and front
> mudguard extension were already on the bike (essential, so I gather, when
> the road to your home goes past 3 farms).  Panniers (but no topbox)
> ordered.
>
> Off to the Bike Show at the NEC on Friday to buy leathers and wet weather
> gear.
>
> Thanks for all your help both on and off list.
>
> BTW have seen no statistics re acceleration, you know the stuff; 0-60,
> standing 1/4 (apart form the roll-ons mentioned on the list - I don't
> believe the 60-80 = 4.xx seconds, I could have sworn 55-80 with a quick
> wrench of the throttle in top was a mere heartbeat).  Anyway if anyone has
> those stats I would be grateful (to impress the neighbours, you
> understand).
>
> BTBTW one neighbour with a VFR400 NC30 has offered to accompany me for 'a
> blast' - how do I let him down gently? ;->
>
> --
> Mike Bostock
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