RE: [ST] Looking for a Sprint

["James Goldston" <jgoldston@xxxxxxxx>]

Ah.  I forgot about the FJR and ST 1300.  I got a Goldwing to get me
back into biking (after being gone long years due to children growing up
at my sweetheart's request, but a Goldwing just isn't me).  You're right
the ergos on either of those two bikes are much, much better than a
cruiser.  Plus, there're still, um quick, no? :)

For Andy, several months ago, my wife and I took three bikes out for
test rides from Destination Motorsports here in Knoxville: Tiger,
Multistrada, and something else.  For her pillion ergos, the Multistrada
won hands down.  However, IMO getting that would be trading one fast
bike for a slightly slower fast bike that is only a little better for
her.  Plus, much as I'd like to own a Duc I won't.

I haven't spent hardly any seat time in a cruiser.  They look comfy, but
you all have reminded me that looks aren't everything.  I know the FJR
or ST would be 10 times as comfy.

Thanks,
James

PS. BTW, thanks for the encouraging words and prayers about the
treatments and my health.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: st-triumphnet.com-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:st-triumphnet.com-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> George K
> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 12:11 AM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx; ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ST] Looking for a Sprint
>
>
> I have to agree Emile.  I've had a Shadow ACE, Magna, and a
> Vulcan over the
> years and they weren't any where near as comfortable as the
> Sprint!  The
> wife would rather ride pillion all day on the Sprint than
> just a few miles
> on the back of the Shadow.
>
> She rode the Magna a lot and thought it was fantastic until
> she started
> riding a Monster 800.  She told me she'll never go back to a
> cruiser!  If
> it were me, I'd stick with some kind of sport tourer or
> something like an
> FJR1300.
>
> Good luck with your treatments!!
>
> George

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