RE: [ST] Cruise control recommendations or 2001 Sprint ST for sale

["STeve Duncan" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Excellent advice David.  I was reading thru this thread to see if this was 
gonna be addressed.  And I see it has.

Rich, if you are used to a cruiser or standard type bike, you will need to 
work on this adjustment to become truly comfortable on the ST.  If you are 
supporting any of your upper body with your arms you need to adjust your 
riding style.  It takes a little work, and maybe some off bike exercise to 
strengthen your lower back, abs and quads.  But it is well worth the effort. 
 I came to a Trophy 1200 and then the Sprint after 20 years on HD's.  And 
that was at a ripe 44 years old, so I know it can be done.

As far as an actual "cruise control"  I do know that former liSTer, Bruce 
Parker was experimenting with an actual electronic unit last year.  Haven't 
heard from him in a while, this gives me a good excuse to ping him about it.

I use my Throttlemeister on occasion on the open freeway, but mostly stick 
to backroads where the curves keep me entertained  :-)   I do 800-1000 mile 
days on a regular basis, many consecutively, and the ST is supremely 
comfortable to me.  Almost perfect in fact  :-)



eLDonut
jinete en la tormenta

STeve




> From: "Dave Smoot" <DSSmoot@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: [ST] Cruise control recommendations or 2001 Sprint ST for sale
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:03:02 -0400
>
> Rich said: "Any recommendations for a cruise control or for making the bike 
> more
> comfortable?"
>
> Throttlemeister. I know, I know, I know....they are not cheap. It does work 
> very well.
>
> "my right hand goes numb after leaning on the throttle
> for any length of time"
>
> Err, shouldn't be "leaning" on your throttle hand anyway.  We have had 
> quite a few folks complain about this over the years. How long have you 
> been riding the Sprint? What kind of bike did you have before this?  On 
> most Sport Touring bikes and virtually all Sport bikes you have to get in 
> the habit of using your abs and your quads to hold up your upper body. Your 
> arms should be loose and relaxed. No locking of the elbows or squeezing of 
> the grips recommended as everything your front wheel does will be 
> transmitted by your arms through your body and into the chassis.  If you 
> are new to the Sprint, you might want to keep at it for a bit as many on 
> the list have had to make this adjustment. Many have done so, and been glad 
> they didn't give up on the bike.
>
> Dave
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