RE: [ST] Intro

["Rupert Galea" <rupert@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> 1) The transition of primary transit mode from car to motorcycle.
> I'm concerned about the logistics of paying off the loan on my car,
> coordinating that with the financing of the bike, strategies people
use
> for grocery shopping with a bike instead of a car, etc.

My ST is my only form of transport and I have not had problems (since I
am in New England the winter will be a problem :)). I usually grocery
shop once a week and just expand my tank bag to the max. Big items and
Costco do not work well. The Full luggage set should offer a lot of
storage. My plan was to sign up for 
http://www.zipcar.com/
if I got stuck but so far it has not been necessary.

> 2) How to get rid of a non-running Nighthawk?  The salvage place in
> Fremont doesn't want it, and nobody on Craigslist wanted it for $200.
> Maybe someone will take it for free?  What can I do with a vehicle no
> one wants?

Post it to all the lists you know of and usenet. Someone may want to get
it running as a starter bike or use it as a parts bike. Put it on
craigslist for free.

> 3) The new Sprint!  I'm thinking I will want a full hard luggage set
> (panniers and top), heated grips (it gets chilly around the Bay Area),
> a larger fairing (I plan on using the bike for backpacking trips with
my
> partner).  What else do people find useful for comfort and
convenience?
> How old a bike should I get?  I'm thinking not older than 99/00, since
> that seems to be where the tradeoff between price and low mileage
> is optimal.

If you are going to use it for a lot of two up trips you may want to
look into an aftermarket seat. Sometimes you will see 99/00 with almost
no miles on them. I got a 99 with 13K on it. You may find it hard to
find one with full luggage and it costs $1500 to add it.

Good luck
Rupert





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