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1st sportbike/motorcycle over 500c?

Question by Jax: 1st sportbike/motorcycle over 500c? Seems like everyone in the forums say DO NOT get over 500cc sportbike as your first bike. BUt most people I know who are experienced riders say that anything less than 600cc is crap and you willl regret it real fast. Sowhats the deal, should i get a [...]

Which of these “Spout Touring” bikes is the best?

Question by John: Which of these “Spout Touring” bikes is the best? Hey I am getting a Sport Touring bike and I want to know which of these is the best in your opinion I am looking at 3 different bikes. YamahaFJR1300AE Honda Gold Wing Triumph Sprint ST Which of these bikes do you think [...]

Q&A: my fuel injected motorcycle will not stay running in idle until the engine has warmed up. What can it be?

Question by Ryan G: my fuel injected motorcycle will not stay running in idle until the engine has warmed up. What can it be? I have a 2000 Triumph Sprint ST 955 cc’s fuel injected. After about 5 min of running, it idles beautifully. When the engine is still hot, it starts up and stays [...]

Choosing a new touring motorbike?

Question by Wuffles: Choosing a new touring motorbike? Hi I drive a Yamaha FJR 1300 and want to replace it. I’m looking for a comfortable tour bike. Well balanced and pleasant to handle. Well protected from the elements. I don’t like being on my wrists when I drive. Powerful but smooth. I’m quite slim and [...]

Which motorcycle next?

Question by Hypnotic: Which motorcycle next? As my first bike I got a new kawa z750 and have racked up about 1500 miles in about 14 months. I love the style of the Zed but I do a tonne of motorway travel, often doing 120 miles a day on the m-way, and often in excess [...]

Perfect First Sport Touring Bike?

Question by Andy G: Perfect First Sport Touring Bike? I am looking for a controllable first bike. Sport touring style, I love the Triumph Sprint ST but worry the 1050cc’s will be to much… I plan to take MSF courses and ease into the bike with care and time. Would the Sprint be an option? [...]

My motorcycle will not shift into neutral when I am not in motion?

Question by Ryan G: My motorcycle will not shift into neutral when I am not in motion? I just bought it. It is a 2000 Triumph Sprint st. When the bike is not moving forward, I cannot get into neutral no matter how hard I lift up with my toe. I have to be going [...]

Suzuki V Strom 1000 or Triumph Sprint ST ? Which way should I go?

Question by Bob: Suzuki V Strom 1000 or Triumph Sprint ST ? Which way should I go? Best answer: Answer by JetDocI really like my V-Strom. My only complaint was that the factory gearing was a bit too fast for a dual-sport bike. Changing the front sprocket on the final drive from 15 tooth to [...]

2005 Triumph Sprint St?

Question by kyle h: 2005 Triumph Sprint St? Has anybody owned one and if so what was you opinion? Best answer: Answer by Philip Pgo for the 955 not the 900 or if you can afford it the 1050 but the 955 rs is the best of the bunch nearly as good as the daytona [...]

Triumph Sprint ST Got Problems?

Question by Mark P: Triumph Sprint ST Got Problems? I have a new Triumph Sprint ST 2010 and already had several problems with gearbox, although under warranty cant take back to dealer – what im looking for is a Triumph Sprint ST manual – ideally a Triumph Sprint ST Service Manual (CHEAP). Best answer: Answer [...]