Re: [ST] Welcome to the "st" mailing list, First question

[JES_VFR <jes_vfr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 01:13 AM 5/5/2007, you wrote:
>Welcome to the st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailing list!

Well thank you,
I guess now would be the best time for the short spec sheet.

My name is John Sheldahl.
I currently own 2001 Honda VFR, but feel that I'm ready to add 
another larger sport touring bike to the vehicle fleet. I'm 40 years 
old, and a good description of my physical condition is 98% mint with 
a large assortment of dented and bent parts. I used to ride 
sportbikes, but time and injuries (from other than riding) have taken 
that arena away.

I'm working on a deal for a 2007 sprint st with abs, and have some questions.
Questions like:
What brand(s) and model(s) are stock on the Sprint St's for the USA?
What is the general opinion on those tires?
How well does the stock suspension hold up under fairly heavy riding 
loads (220lb rider + 50lbs luggage + 195lb passenger *sometimes*)?
Are there any inherent weaknesses that I should be aware of (ie. the 
honda's are known to have weak recifiers)?

Also I have already made an investment in luggage for the VFR and 
would like to continue to use it on the Sprint. Are there any other 
must have's for the bike?

thanks

JohnS
A Dragon Ascending
"Forging my body in the Fires of my Will"

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