After I sold my 1999 Triumph Sprint ST I was looking around for another bike I decided that I really like Triumph's Sprint ST so I got myself another one!
I still cannot decide if I like the new 1050 Sprint ST so I decided to stay with what know and I bought a second-hand 2004 Sprint ST.
I have only covered 200 miles on the bike and my first impressions are that the new engine (Triumph updated the Sprint ST in 2002 with amongst other things) is much smoother and the gearbox is 100% better.
Modifications :
Triumph Panniers
Triumph Top box
Triumph Heated Grips
Triumph Carbon Look Heel Guard
Triumph Front Mudguard Extender
Triumph Luggage Rack / Grab Rail
Triumph Gel Seat
Scottoiler
Blueflame Dual Port Performance Exhaust
Powerbronze Colour Matched Hugger
Powerbronze Iridium Double-Bubble Screen
R&G Crash Protectors
Skyking Bar Risers
Rig's 2004 Sprint ST
Marc's Yamaha Thunderace
I acquired my bike July 05 when I decided that my Yamaha 350f2 was not giving me the same wow factor as it once did. I was intending to get myself a Gixer 600 or something similar until a mate of mine from Chase Super bikes gave me a buzz to let us know that they had got their hands on a mint Thunderace, it wasn't a bike I had ever thought of owning but what the hell I thought and gave it a test ride anyway.
Once I'd give it a blast I was hooked, I found it hard to remove the huge grin from my face so the deal had to be done with the f2 going the other way.
It’s got 20k and has been left totally original. It’s been serviced and fitted with a new set of Pirelli dragons which made a hell of an improvement.
For such a heavy bike it handles well and it's got plenty of power to get you out of trouble (or in my case put you in it).
It’s a much underrated machine and perfect for everyday use as well as the weekend blast.
Happy biking!
Marc
Today is not a good day
Today is a sad day for me, I’ve sold the best bike I have not only ever ridden but owned, Today I sold my Sprint ST, Today I feel like a traitor, Today is not a good day.
I can take solace in that I believe the bikes new owner, Ian, will cherish, pamper and more importantly have a blooming good time riding it as much as I have done.
So after 45034 miles of great joy and fulfilment it was a very sad moment when as I watched the best bike in the world depart from my life, as I stood there and listened to the sweet sound of the bike slowly growing fainter with each passing second I will admit to a small tear in my eye.
Goodbye my friend I will miss you.
Today is not a good day.
