RE: [ST] RE: ST-triumphnet.com Digest, Vol 5, Issue 38

["STeve Duncan" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob Nixon writes:
> I think most of you' all missed my meaning or I just wasn't clear with my
> writing. If someone on this list or someone you know goes down, then yes.
> certainly it should be included in your post for sharing with other 
> listers.
> However, if it's just a clip from your local metro web page or other news
> service about some squid going down you didn't know, we all have those
> things happening in the major metros. IOW, it's non-specific and 
> depressing.
>
> As to going outside the Sprint walls. We can all get the latest FJR-1300
> ride report from the rags. And Steve, these naked rides like the Yammi
> FZ-1000 or others, why bother? The Sprint, VFR, Futura & Duc ST4s are
> dedicated Euro style bantamweight Sport Tourers. ST-1300's and FJR-1300's
> IMHO have more in common with a Honda Goldwing than the Sprint. IOW, if you
> expand the confines too far there's really nothing left to draw folks in.
> Personally, I'm involved with 3 other online lists that deal with a broader
> scope of MC's. AMS, plus our local AZ group "Scratchers- team chicken
> strips" and The SoCal/AZ Sab/Mag list. Each one has some focus, but not
> necessarily a specific MC as this one and the SabMag list.
>
>
> Let's all share whatever we have to share, and all get along and inspire
> each other in this glorious addiction, Sprint centered but not exclusive,
> mmmmmkay?
>
> Sure Steve, but I get the impression that the Sprint is considered the
> underdog here. The bigger US (Japanese) favorites get more accolades and 
> VFR
> owners seem to outnumber the Sprints???


With all due respect Bob (and I have a hell of a lot of respect for ya), I 
think you are missing the bigger picture here.

I will agree on the local accident issue if it doesn't involve someone one 
of us know.  That is, unless there is a lesson to be learned, especially by 
someone with less experience than you or I, or many others on this list.  If 
posting details about a local accident teaches a lesson that keeps one of us 
from making a stupid mistake, I say it is not a waste of bandwidth.

If you look back on say, the last fifty threads on this list I would bet you 
would find 45 of them to be Sprint specific.  We actually stray from the 
Sprint very little around here, as I see it.  I don't post as much as I used 
to in those threads, mainly 'cause I've pretty much said all I've got to say 
on most of the technical side of things around here.  But I do follow them 
and if some bit of knowledge I have doesn't surface then I will pipe up.  
This is rarely necessary  :-)

Other bikes?  Sure they come up, and mostly in comparison to the Sprint.  
Seems to me the Sprint is still the favored bike around here.  Should be, 
it's still the BEST all around SPORT-tourer out there.  The new '05 is 
kicking ass and taking names.  But others have moved on to other bikes and 
give their input, now and then.  Should we ban them?  How about Erik Miner, 
original member of this list and a person who contributed invaluable 
information over the years on many Sprint Mods, including Race Tech set-ups, 
tire comparo's, and many many other important issues.

I'm just saying that we have developed some friendships over the years 
around here and I still welcome the input of the oldtimers even if they have 
given into the dark side (Kwhiners).  Hey, maybe we can reconvert them back 
to the Sprint if we let them hang around.

I'm on several other Motorcycle lists too, Bob.  This being the only "bike 
specific" list in the bunch.
Seems to me these boys stay on topic most of the time.  In fact, it wouldn't 
bother me at all if we got "off topic" more often.  But it seems to be a 
good balance these days.

And really, Bob, more VFR owners than Sprint around here?  I have serious 
doubts there, my friend.
If that really is true, then let the raping and pillaging begin !!!!!




eLDonut
jinete en la tormenta

STeve


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