06 Triumph sprint st purchase

[bccap]

Great score Charlie ! I had a Corbin seat on my Kat and man was it comfortable...........

[Charlie G]

Looks like a real nice motorcycle Charlie. Them Triumphs are really starting to grow on me. It looks like you can get a good deal on them too. They fit in at GSR rallys too, there were a few at the Brown County Rally

Great score Charlie ! I had a Corbin seat on my Kat and man was it comfortable...........

Thanks Guys. I going to pick it up tomorrow if my second test ride goes ok.

[bwringer]

Slick looking bike. Front tire looks not so good either.

Agreed on both points. Very nice bike, but that front tire is cabbage. Pants. Double-plus ungood. Roached. Hooped. Dickered. Toast.

It'll feel soooooooooooo nice with fresh rubba front and rear.

And it is amazing how cheap you can pick up a nice used motorcycle. In some ways it's depressing, in other ways it's awesome.

[Wallowgreen]

Fine purchase Charlie!

You'll be riding it up here in no time

[subforry]

My K1100RS has an vacuum style cruise control. Simple control box and vacuum actuator that connects to the throttle body just like the throttle cable. Works very well. Not sure on about your new Triumph but it might work.

When and where are the first big over night trips?

[limeex2]

Triumphs can be had a great prices because of the limited market. Ive had a few of them, and I am sure Ill try a few more. My observations are: better brakes, better suspensions, beautiful fit n finish. Triples are a riot to drive and listen too. Most people thought they quit making them back in the 70's and haven't realized they started back up in '94. Hard core Harley guys like to talk to you because that's what a lot of them rode as kids. As far as bringing a stator with you, bs. Read up on them, they have updated regulator/rectifiers that take care of that. Poor lighting though. I'm looking at one up here, exactly like that one, much better shape for only $600 more.

[Wallowgreen]

Well.... did ya get it Charlie... did ya... huh?

[salty_monk]

Facebook says he did...

[Charlie G]

06Triumph Sprint ST by gillinghams2007, on Flickr[url=https://flic.kr/p/Wi3YYK]

Sorry for not posting sooner but I've been riding my new bike and taking care of business.

I picked it up Saturday and what a ride home. ............I live at 2700 feet above sea level and it's been Above 104 for almost a week where I live. I had to drop down to close to 1000 ( maybe lower) and then rise again back to an elevation of 4000 ft. Lately the lower you go the hotter it is. The way home was up to 6000 ft. and then gently back down to 2700 ft. for the next 150 miles, which mean cool sailing on twisty mountain roads with light easily passible traffic on this new 21 century torque bike. What a pleasure to ride. Confidence building at every turn or straight away. I read a review on Motorcycle Specifications and their only grip was that the engine gives off a bit of heat. I didn't notice moving along on the roads I took, but it was cooler at those elevations. Sunday I had hoped to get out and take a few scenic photos with our favorite mountain in the back ground but it was HOT and smoky from fires to the west. I was miserable (very hot) riding at these elevations around my county and southern Oregon, so I came home with no photos. The shot above was when I first arrived in my driveway on Saturday.

I took a good look and the tires....they're 6 years old with less than an 1/8" at the center of the tread and I'll be ordering tires as soon as I can decide on which ones. Anyone have recommendations on 17" radials in the 120/70 and 180/55 width? Thanks for all your comments! cg

[dorkburger]

Cool deal! Congratulations. Many miles of good luck.

[Wallowgreen]

Fabulous Charlie! What a great purchase you're going to have a ton of fun with that machine. Kids are off back to college in a couple of weeks so rooms are opening up!

Quite normal for modern liquid cooled engines to run hot, you should feel the heat coming off my Honda. Talk about roasted nuts lol. I just put a pair of the new Michelin power RS dual compound tires on the Honda. Best tire I've ever ridden on bar none. Didn't check if they come in those sizes but I bet they do. Well worth considering in my opinion.

Lucky bugger!

[salty_monk]

Michelin Power anything seem to be good tyres....

[alke46]

I've been using Avon radials on my Honda for the last 8-10 years with good success. They seem to stick to the road quite well and the mileage is pretty good IMO.

I have even had 2 replacements under their road hazard warranty program that was resolved rather quickly.

I believe the model is called the "Storm 3d Ultra". Can't be sure though as I am not home to check right now as I am in Colorado on the GS. I had to find some roads to ride that wasn't as flat and straight as the roads in Nebraska.

[Jethro]

I'd get a dual compound to take advantage of the mile-eating capability of that bike. Most all tire manu's make one. I just bought Dunlop Road Smarts for my loaner Kawasaki Concours.

[alke46]

I'd get a dual compound to take advantage of the mile-eating capability of that bike. Most all tire manu's make one. I just bought Dunlop Road Smarts for my loaner Kawasaki Concours.

Wait, you have a loaner bike and you're putting new tires on it? How long do you plan on keeping this "loaner"?
I guess that is a small price to pay for someone being so nice as to give you a loaner bike.