Re: [St] '08 vs 2000 Sprint ST

["Joel Ashman" <ashmite@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Derek....

Having had the same 'crisis of faith', I finally resolved on this solution.
First.  $1000 is far less than $12,000 for an ST1300 or FJR1300.  Second,
you don't put enough annual miles to warrant that kind of bike.  Third, a
new seat and bar risers, and maybe a different windscreen will make your
trusted bike exactly what you want.  (See the $1000 < $12,000 statement
above).

Just my 2 cents...

--Joel

PS.  I put 24K miles on my 00 ST in one year just commuting into DC for
work.  Best year for riding for me. It was stock except the Heli-bars.

PPS  Full Disclosure:  I've recently sold the ST and am riding a DR-Z400SM,
but I wanted a smaller lighter 'in-town' bike because I only have 1.2 miles
to drive to work now, and I move to central PA where there are plenty
of dirt roads to explore. Still, I miss the ST.  It was awesome and
dependable.  I never had one single problem in 8 years of ownership.
Period.  There's a Triumph again in my future.


On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 9:41 PM, Derek Wilson <derekwilson42@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>
> After 2k miles on my 2000 ST last week (which may not be alot for some of
> you, but I only average 10k a year on two wheels), I realized that I want a
> bike heavier on the touring end of the sport touring spectrum.  My bike did
> great, but I was a little stiff after riding all day.  I don't really want
> to go lay down $12,000 for a new bike, but on the other hand, I do not want
> to keep putting money into something that will never be what I am wanting
> out of my motorcycle.  So I am calling out all of the sprint wizards of this
> forum for advice on this issue.  Are the new models that much of an
> improvement on the old ones?  Should I  be content and enjoy the bike I have
> or bite the bullet, cough up the money, and get a bike I think I will be
> pleased with for years to come.
>
> P.S.  If I keep my current ride,  it will need between $500 and $1,000 in
> maintenance and replacement parts.  Should I put this money into a new bike
> and sell this one before it depreciates any more, or should I just keep what
> I have.
>
> To be continued
> Derek Wilson
> 2000 Sprint ST
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