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[Robert-Andre Croteau <sirac@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Just found this mailing list, and man am I happy to know you people exist !
> 
> And in case this works, I'll start asking stuff now.
> 
> 1) Is there an FAQ I should check out ?

http://www.triumphnet.com/st/index.html

> 
> 2) I won't be able to buy until next spring (I'll order this fall/winter),
> but I'd like to try one on for size beforehand. Barring that, any of you
> lucky owners close to 5'8", 150 lbs ? In other words, will I reach the bars
> comfortably ?

I'm 5'4" and weight more than you do :)  I've done 600km days and I've
felt
good after them.  Just stop and go traffic might be annoying.  I find
that at
my height the buffeting from the screen hits me on the shoulder just
enough
to relieve the pressure on the wrists.

> 
> 3) Are they top heavy fully loaded ?

I find it a bit top heavy, but it's a stable bike. I wouldn't worry
about
it too much. Others may not find top heavy but at 5'4" I can't outmuscle
the bike as bigger listers ;)

> 
> and finally, as a 33 year old single male w/ a clean driving record, what
> can I expect to pay for full coverage insurance ?

Depends, where do you live ? I gather from your sympatico address,
you're
probably canadian.

I live just outside of Montreal.  I'm 35, going on 36 in 123 minutes :),
I 
live with my girlfriend (but the insurance considers me a single
guy...). I've
got a clean record but got my Duc 900SS stolen last year :( I'm a member
of the FMQ (Federation de Motocyclistes du Quebec) which lowers the
rates.
I've had a license for 17 years with about 6 active years riding
(including
the last 3).

I pay a whopping $462Cdn (about $310US for you yanks) with a $250
deductible.

bye
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