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"New" horse for the stable - 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
« on: March 31, 2017, 12:19:53 AM »
So this little gem fell into my lap. I got it for a steal! I've always wanted a sport touring bike. The deal was too good to pass up.

It is a fuel injected 955 triple. Only 9000 miles on the clock. The PO installed a carbon slip-on, carbon dress up covers, new fuel pump, and new tires. It also came with all 3 color matched hard bags ($1k upgrade). I'm amazed with the bike so far. It's super comfy. I payed less for this than the cb750. 😲

Pros: It's very quick and cruises the highway very well. Power delivery is super smooth. Very responsive steering and amazing brakes. It has all the bells and whistles of a modern bike. The hard bags are big enough to fit everything and the kitchen sink. I fit the bikey like a glove, being a bigger guy and all (5"11' 250lbs).

Cons: The suspension is a little mushy. One fork seal started leaking today. The windscreen isn't quite tall enough. The wind hits me right in the neck. I will likely upgrade it.

I'm still getting acquainted with the bike. Overly pleased with the purchase. I plan to hit the mountains to the east this weekend and see what it can really do.
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Re: "New" horse for the stable - 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2017, 12:25:53 AM »
Just thought of something. I now own 2 Japanese vehicles and 2 British vehicles. Haha.

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Re: "New" horse for the stable - 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2017, 08:42:45 PM »
Love the Triumphs.  I have a bad craving for a Rocket 3

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Re: "New" horse for the stable - 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2017, 05:31:43 AM »
My 72 CB750 and 66 305 Super Hawk share the garage with a 71 BSA Lightning and a 2000 1200 Sportster.  Everybody gets along just fine.  ;D

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Re: "New" horse for the stable - 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2017, 05:41:40 PM »
Love the Triumphs.  I have a bad craving for a Rocket 3

The rocket is really sick bike. I'd love to have one, but a little out of my price range.
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Re: "New" horse for the stable - 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2017, 05:57:13 PM »
Love the Triumphs.  I have a bad craving for a Rocket 3

Sweet Je-sus. That Rocket 3 is a land yacht.  Although you could rig 2 of its motors together with turbos and go for a land speed record. 
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Re: "New" horse for the stable - 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2017, 06:17:10 PM »
Love the Triumphs.  I have a bad craving for a Rocket 3

Sweet Je-sus. That Rocket 3 is a land yacht.  Although you could rig 2 of its motors together with turbos and go for a land speed record.

Holy Jeebus...Is that like 4500CI of British Bliss?  Wow.

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Re: "New" horse for the stable - 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2017, 04:04:18 PM »
Love the Triumphs.  I have a bad craving for a Rocket 3

Sweet Je-sus. That Rocket 3 is a land yacht.  Although you could rig 2 of its motors together with turbos and go for a land speed record.

Holy Jeebus...Is that like 4500CI of British Bliss?  Wow.

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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: "New" horse for the stable - 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2017, 05:48:12 PM »
That's nuts! 😲
Not to mention those huge turbos.
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