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Re: IBR notes &....Re: [ST] Updated Sprint-ST???



Well, a friend of mine had a VFR 800 and I have to say its handling, ergos
and overall conception makes it on par with the ST. But, there's one thing
the VFR doesn't come close to match it's the roar of the Triumph. I have the
carbon pipe on mine and an very respectable old Lady was standing next to me
the other day and admitted she was just hanging around to enjoy the SOUND !!
Jean "Chase Dawg" Doublet 99 ST

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "STeve Duncan" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 9:20 AM
Subject: IBR notes &....Re: [ST] Updated Sprint-ST???


>
>
>
> >From: Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sometimes the FJR
> >is the perfect machine. But, sometimes it is just big.
> >
> >But it the end, I still can't get used to the lack of lean on
> >the FJR, eck.
> >
> >cheers,
> >Tom
>
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>
>
> Well I suppose it's all in ~what~ your intended use is.  And I think that
is
> something folks should think about long and hard before committing to a
> particular machine.  I am following the IBR pretty closely right now
(should
> be finishing up this weekend) and the FJR's are showing fairly well (not
as
> well as the BMW oilheads) and I think that type of riding is it's niche.
> There are two Trophy 1200's in the rally this year and while not finishing
> up top they are still in the hunt.  One surprising thing is the scarcity
of
> the new Honda ST1300, only one that I know of.  I think many that would
have
> gone with the ST1300 have opted for the GL1800 as it is much more
> comfortable and handles just as well  :)
>
> So my take is the FJR, BMW-K12GT, ST-1300 and the like are great ~GT's~,
but
> get spanked by our ST's in the twisties.  OTOH, the likes of the Futura,
> ST4s, etc.... may be a bit more sport oriented than our ST's...but not
> nearly as comfortable on the long haul.  And that brings us right back to
> the VFR vs. ST debate  :)))   Clearly the two best all-around
Sport-touring
> bikes available.
>
> I will take the ST over the VFR for my own personal reasons, but that is
not
> to say the Honda is a dud.  Go ride with Scott Friday or Brian sometime.
> But I personally prefer the engine, ergo's and exclusiveness of the
Triumph.
>   To me VFR's are ~OK~ the same way Budweiser is ok, but given the choice
I
> will take a "Shiner Blond"   <bg>
>
> duncan
> 00-ST
> baja oklahoma
>
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