Re: Taking the plunge

[Eric Sheley <eric@xxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:12 AM 06/09/1999 +0100, Jonathan Culver wrote:
>I am thinking of taking the plunge and getting an "ST".
>I've got a test ride booked up.
>How does the Sprint ST compare with the Honda VFR750/800i or the Ducati ST
>or any of the BMW's?

see the reviews on the st site. Typically you will find that the reviewers
will give the nod to the ST or VFR. I don't remember any giving the nod to
the BMW. 

Also, be sure to read the ST Feedback section - comments from several of
the people on this list.

>What is it like two up. My pillion passenger wants a decent ride!

awesome. My wife has plenty of room even with the luggage installed. Wind
blast is not bad, but with the taller screen installed, she likes it even
more.

>What is the best luggage to buy?

Why the Triumph luggage of course .... ;-)

I find it to be nicely designed and it mounts in a way that is
complementary to the line of the bike. The only downfall (besides the
price) is that the paint can become scraped and dinged. I ran with Givi
bags on my last Sprint and they performed well - just didn't look as clean
on the install.

One of the listers is getting some pics of a givi adaptor made by one of
the dealers in the UK. Once he gets the pics, I'm sure that he will post
them to the list and you can make up your own mind....

>What fuel efficiency do you get ? mpg

anywhere from 48-52 mpg(US) depending on how much I'm twisting the wick....

>Any thing else I should know?

Yes - If you're not ready to buy, don't test ride one. It will only serve
to make every day between the test ride and delivery, sheer agony. Your
feeling of emptiness will not be filled until you pop the key in the
ignition and ride off ........

- - Eric


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