Re: [ST] Long distance subject continued

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike I've owned 2 BMW  R1100RT's  and speaking from experience I 
think you'll be sorry. I can undersatnd the leg room issue I have 
some problem in that area too. But while the RT has some positive 
sides for me the badly surging fuel injection and the slowness, and 
motor that feels like a tractor are real deal breakers. If you need a 
bike with more leg room I'd STRONGLY suggest you check out the 
Aprilia Futura it has leg room like an RT but also has the power and 
performance the RT lacks. Also check out the Honda ST1300 which will 
be out soon and will crush the RT across the board and last but not 
least the forth comming Yamha FJR1300 will also have the leg room 
you're looking for...  Oh and of course don't forget there is 
supposed to be a new TRIUMPH Trophy soon! And if it's a BMW you have 
to have I'd check out the K1200RS it has been upgraded for 02 with 
more leg room/ better ergo's and there are several peg lowering kits 
to give it even more leg room plus the K1200RS is fast!!!

Erik


>I have given a lot of thought about changing bikes due to my desire to ride
>long distance all day rides. I love the Sprint and would miss it terribly if
>I let it go. But, I have a bad knee that suffers from several sports
>injuries and I can not sustain the knee bend the Sprint requires for long
>distance rides. I just spent a week long ride on the bike and my knee gave
>me some fits. Sometimes after long periods on the bike, my knee was so stiff
>and sore, I thought I might not be able to put it down at the next stop. So,
>I have put it up for sale. I doubt it will sell anytime soon, because I owe
>too much on it at this point of time. My plan is to reduce my riding of the
>bike to keep the mileage down and wait out the value/debt ratio.
>The bike I plan to replace the Sprint with will be the latest BMW R1150 RT.
>I think it is a great bike, but not a Sprint. When I sell my Sprint, I will
>have to put away all my pictures of the bike and stay away from the Sprint
>hang outs, such as this list. The reason... I am sure you all know.
>One positive point to be said of my Sprint, it brought me back to the world
>of motorcycling after 20 years without, and I am not sure any other bike
>could have done so.
>I am sure if it were not for the condition of my knee, I would keep my bike
>long enough to wear it out and we know that would be an awfully long time.
>As I said, I think it will take a while to sell the bike and so, I will
>continue to enjoy this wonderful community on the web.
>Mike Benzon
>Red 2000 Sprint ST
>Burney, CA
>
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