My new Triumph Sprint ST...

TraumaOne · 06-20-2006, 11:59 AM

Yeah, there is definately heat while puttering around town. The bike heats up quickly too and the fan comes on faster/more frequently than any other bike I have had. But once you get moving not bad at all. I haven't had anybody 2-up for any extended period so I don't know about that...

ccwilli3 · 06-20-2006, 1:43 PM

I can't imagine it being too much worse than a 1000RR or my 600RR. In stop and go, it kills me. my RC wasn't even that bad.

I'm interesting in demoing a Sprint in the near future. It's a cool bike.

TraumaOne · 06-20-2006, 1:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ccwilli3

I can't imagine it being too much worse than a 1000RR or my 600RR. In stop and go, it kills me. my RC wasn't even that bad.

I'm interesting in demoing a Sprint in the near future. It's a cool bike.

It doesn't bother me too much in pants, really. In short I'm sure it would suck

You should check out a sprint, they are very cool. I can tell you where I live if you want to steal mine

oldgoat · 06-22-2006, 2:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

Yeah, there is definately heat while puttering around town. The bike heats up quickly too and the fan comes on faster/more frequently than any other bike I have had. But once you get moving not bad at all. I haven't had anybody 2-up for any extended period so I don't know about that...

I wonder if getting the exhaust pipes ceramic coated would help with the exhaust heat ? Also maybe a PC111 to richen up the mixture might lower the engine temps. some.
Future plans already.

TraumaOne · 06-22-2006, 7:01 PM

The heat is all from the engine bay, not really from the pipes...

TraumaOne · 06-22-2006, 7:02 PM

There is actually a recall of sorts where they can stick a few extra pieces of foam in the fairing to guide the heat out and away from your legs. I heard that worked ok...

onevcs · 06-22-2006, 7:19 PM

Nice. Congrats.

oldgoat · 06-22-2006, 7:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

There is actually a recall of sorts where they can stick a few extra pieces of foam in the fairing to guide the heat out and away from your legs. I heard that worked ok...

yeah, i read on a different form about the free heat package ( which is just foam stick on), suppoed to help with the heat.

This weekend a guy is buying my R1, so the Triumph will be next. Thanks for posting your impressions on the bike it helps a lot in my decision.

Purpdust · 06-22-2006, 7:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

There is actually a recall of sorts where they can stick a few extra pieces of foam in the fairing to guide the heat out and away from your legs. I heard that worked ok...

Why don't you just put a steel box in there and use it as a Traveling oven

When you stop at lunch your Hobo Dinner would be ready

(Hobo Dinner = Tin foil w/ Chicken, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, butter and salt and pepper)

TraumaOne · 06-22-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Purpdust

Why don't you just put a steel box in there and use it as a Traveling oven

When you stop at lunch your Hobo Dinner would be ready

(Hobo Dinner = Tin foil w/ Chicken, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, butter and salt and pepper)

It never bothered me... As far as I can tell, they did it on purpose to keep anyone that wants to wear shorts on a bike off a Triumph...

GrahamG · 09-06-2006, 9:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

I bled my front brake once and haven't had an issue since.

They aren't as good as the radial brakes on the zx-10 but they aren't bad either.

VERY new to the Sprint 1050 (2006). Agree that the front break lever does feel very soft, but breaking seems OK. Looking through the posts in this thread - bleeding the brakes seems to stiffen things up a bit. I've never bled the brakes on any of the bikes I've had. Is this in the Owners Handbook?

As a brief bio: Took up motorcycling 2 years ago as a way of getting through traffic jams. Loved it. Had a Yamaha 600 for 8 months; then a BMW R1100S Sport for a year; then a BMW R1200GS for 6 months (I blame the Ewan McGregor video!) and then got the Triumph Sprint ST 1050. Oh, my God! I was in love instantly. Picking up the bike on day 1 was an even better ride than the test ride. I've only had it 4 days, so still getting used to the ride - and the power. Will introduce myself formally next time.

Cheers,
Graham

FrenchieR6 · 09-06-2006, 9:55 AM

Nice bike.

TraumaOne · 09-06-2006, 2:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GrahamG

VERY new to the Sprint 1050 (2006). Agree that the front break lever does feel very soft, but breaking seems OK. Looking through the posts in this thread - bleeding the brakes seems to stiffen things up a bit. I've never bled the brakes on any of the bikes I've had. Is this in the Owners Handbook?

As a brief bio: Took up motorcycling 2 years ago as a way of getting through traffic jams. Loved it. Had a Yamaha 600 for 8 months; then a BMW R1100S Sport for a year; then a BMW R1200GS for 6 months (I blame the Ewan McGregor video!) and then got the Triumph Sprint ST 1050. Oh, my God! I was in love instantly. Picking up the bike on day 1 was an even better ride than the test ride. I've only had it 4 days, so still getting used to the ride - and the power. Will introduce myself formally next time.

Cheers,
Graham

Not in the manual...

try this and see if that doesn't help...

ccwilli3 · 09-23-2006, 1:58 PM

okay, so in light of a few issues with my bike and just flat out been meaning to go by there anyway, me and my ladyfriend went by the triumph/bmw dealer today and looked at the GS and the Sprint ST. What's the latest on your ST experience? Do you know if there is a heated grip option? Still getting good fuel mileage? Got hard bags yet?

ConqSoft · 09-23-2006, 2:02 PM

You know that if you buy a new Sprint ST before the end of September they include a free set of Sprint hard bags, right?

ConqSoft · 09-23-2006, 2:08 PM

Info: Triumph

TraumaOne · 09-23-2006, 4:26 PM

I love mine... I ride it everyday it isn't raining...

I have the heated grips. I got them installed a few months ago when I was getting other parts fixed/repaired after the helicopter incident.

I don't have the hard bags, but if you can get them free, I would take them!

I have enough storage from a tank bag and a tail bag if I need it (for what I do).

Gas mileage is 50 mpg avg.

Very comfy.

Come up and ride it if you like...

scottbinma · 10-22-2006, 2:37 AM

I am looking at changing out the licence plate holder on my 2006 sprint. I would also like to have the turn signals incorporated into the brake light. Has anyone done this and if so what parts have you used.

Oldschoolcbr · 10-22-2006, 4:47 AM

I was drooling over three of them last week out in Seattle at 1-90 MotorSports. It's a Beautiful Machine. The Brits may have finally come up with a winner!

Oldschoolcbr · 10-22-2006, 4:57 AM

Oh yeah, please lose that thing hanging off the tail.

bwhip · 10-22-2006, 11:01 AM

I had a RG Racing "Tail Tidy" on mine (see photo below). Here's a link to their website:
http://www.rg-racing.com/showProduct.../LP0013BK.aspx

Lots of good Sprint Accessories here:
Streetfighters By Design

JBODIE · 10-22-2006, 11:51 AM

Very nice and the silver color is fuxking sweet.

BDA116 · 10-22-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

I had a RG Racing "Tail Tidy" on mine (see photo below). Here's a link to their website:
http://www.rg-racing.com/showProduct.../LP0013BK.aspx

Lots of good Sprint Accessories here:
Streetfighters By Design

Whoa. How did you get Idaho to give you a blank license plate?

scottbinma · 10-22-2006, 1:04 PM

Thank you for the info on the tidy tails. I just ordered one. Have you seen this integratred tail light? I just ordered one as well.

Triumph Sprint ST Integrated LED Taillight

TraumaOne · 10-22-2006, 1:45 PM

Haven't had time or too much interest to mess with mine... I'm pretty happy the way it is. Maybe a hugger to keep the rear shock clean.

bwhip · 10-22-2006, 3:05 PM

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Whoa. How did you get Idaho to give you a blank license plate?

I'm special.