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Re: [St] Reasons not to buy a Triumph Sprint
- Subject: Re: [St] Reasons not to buy a Triumph Sprint
- From: Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:36:54 -0400
Kevin Byram wrote:
> Somone on another board wanted opinions on the Sprint as their choice for a sport-tourer.
> Here's what I came up with:
>
> Reasons for not getting a Triumph Sprint:
> 1. Too slow...you need at least 160 hp. to be a "real motorcyclist"
> 2. Luggage is for sissies...bungee on some shopping bags...done.
> 3. Gas mileage is too high...see reason #1
> 4. Doe-eyed girls will follow you wherever you go and ask you alot of questions about your bike.
> 5. Fur is not one of the paint finish options
> 6. Triples sound like crap...especially above 7,000 rpm.
> 7. Riding Sprints can cause too much smiling inside your helmet. This can lead to strain one's facial muscles and lead to headaches.
8. There's simply not enough time in the day nor days in the season/year to ride
one like it needs to be ridden. (Your family will never see you again.)
9. The constant barrage of old gits coming up to you saying "that doesn't look
like the Triumph I used to have."
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